I just found out my nearest dance school. It's some sort of ballet academy but does other dance too. i applied for it and i got in. Me and my friend were going to go but now she says she can't because her mum and dad cannot afford it. My parents arn't proper rich but they are paying for it anyway and i have other family that can help me out. HOWEVER i am too scared to go on my own. Does anyone have any advice for me? I am really nervous about going on my own!! some one help! i really really want to do ballet but i am just usless when it comes to courage and confidence. that's the reason why i wanted to go to get my courage and confidence up when performing in front of people but how am i going to do that when i havn't even got the confidence and courage to go on my own due to my friend not going with me anymore!!! plz i really need some advice. thanks!
2006-06-12 09:23:35 · 15 answers · asked by honey 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
oh and i have only done ballet when i was like 4 or five but i gave it up. i havn't danced since. I only done it for like a few months lol.
2006-06-13 09:25:22 · update #1
Start it! Alos, be confident, if you walk in with a smile on your face, then people will instantley like you if you got in that means that you must be good, if you had to audition. You won't be expected to be able to do any thing major, like dancing alone on your first class. If you do mess up, every one will understand, they've all had their first times too. Ballet is great, because you concertrate on your own moves so much that you forget about every one else. As loads of people have already said, you can use not bringing a friend with you to your advantage, if you come with a friend people will be less likely to befriend you, because it already looks like you have a friend, you also won't be distracted by your friend and wondering how she's going.
Last but not least, I hope you do decide to go alone =) and enjoy it as much as I do!!.
2006-06-12 19:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
That's great. Well, you are alone (just for now) but you will be having some new friends there. You are scared maybe because you don't have friends yet, but after that you won't be anymore. You should be happy because your parents are supportive about this unlike your friend (no offense). Not every person who likes to dance has this opportunity (so be grateful and don't let your parents down). Confidence! Your will have that after you have finished your lessons. You will be walking and looking up. Dance is discipline and confidence, but before you can be confident you have to work on it really hard. Personally, I experienced the same thing and the only motivation that pushed me is my passion to learn and succeed. So, do it now or your regret it the rest of your life. Hope you do the right thing, and God bless. From your elder ballet sis.
2006-06-13 03:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by Kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if it is something you love you should do it because the courage you have is the love you have it. I am a dancer who made it into the summer intensive last year at the American Ballet Theater in New York I was so scared then I remembered why I was going because I love dance. Plus your parents love should help because they are paying for you to do something you love and want to do trust me the confidence and courage come from the love of the art and your parents that's what I live by
2006-06-13 16:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year I entered a ballet academy as a first year student where many of the students have been there all their lives. I did not know a single soul. I am shy and have little confidence so, instead of socializing and making friends I concentrated on dancing. Now I have caught up with the rest of the class and have gotten much praise at how well I did this year. After a few months, girls warm up to you a bit and talk.
2006-06-13 09:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by Kendra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be good if you got in the school. i've danced for a long time, and i have so many friends from the studio, i would be so sad to leave. it really stinks u cant go with your friend, i would be nervous too. just dance your best, to show that you deserve to be there, you are a good dancer. act confident, and dont be really shy, im sure you'll make new friends, even if i takes all your courage up. just don't give up on it, even if its really really hard, i really hope it goes ok. im sure it'll turn out fine in the end. :)
2006-06-13 15:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by ruhhsoo251 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you get started in class, you'll soon make friends there, and won't feel alone, shy,or scared any more. The great thing about ballet classes is that you work so hard you don't have time to worry about anyone else, and nobody is worrying about you for the same reason.
Get yourself a wonderful workout outfit, put it on, and go. You'll love it.
Lots of luck to you.... (and we'll all be proud of you when you come back on line and tell us you did it!)
2006-06-12 20:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by old lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok im a ballet dancer. and when i started ballet i wasnt even a bit nervous about goin in alone. i was excited!!!!! if you really wanna do ballet u shouldnt be nervous, who knows how that will affect you during class. u dont need friends to go everywhere. i imagine ur a lil older since ur using yahoo answers. how u gonna move out later on or drive a car by urself or just be anywhere by urself if u cant even handle dance class alone? this time u just gotta suck it up. and take it from a ballerina, it will be fun! u will be so glad u weny by urself! good luck!
2006-06-12 23:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by Balletbaby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't be expected to dance in front of an audience when you first start the class, you will be taught how to express your feelings through the medium of dance and this teaching will enable your natural confidence to develop. Most of the class will be feeling as nervous as you! Relax and enjoy it, and don't worry about making a fool of yourself, that's almost the whole point!
2006-06-12 16:39:03 · answer #8 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dance ballet and there is nothing to be afraid of. you are not gonna dance with your friend the whole time. you should decide to go to that school and trust me you will meet alot of people that will become your friends. and everyone has stage fright. ive been dancing for six years and i still get nervous before going on stage.
2006-06-14 18:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by rosie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep reminding yourself of why you want to dance. It's the best way to stop being nervous: determination. If it's something you desperately want then just keep telling yourself it is and why it is. Besides, everyone around you will be just as scared or were when they first started. You're all in the same boat.
2006-06-12 16:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by ejbethell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋