Mainstream Ballet in the US

A lot of people end up in artistic careers who didn't end up caring for ballet when they were kids.  Musicians seem to be getting a lot of respect now.  A lot of people regret not doing art when they were younger and do it now.  Many people trust the film industry, as well, and become actors.  However, doing ballet is what people do to be safe in the US.  In Germany, it seems their classical music has surpassed ballet here in the US.  In the end, many girls who danced or cheered just use it to be popular after they quit because they are so pumped up and have maybe the hottest figures.  Some quit after junior high, whereas some hadn't then yet even begun.