I'm 35 years old and love ballet, do you think I'm too old to take ballet lessons?

Answer 1

If ballet is what's in your heart then you should go for it, and just remember you're never to old to do anything.

Answer 2

Take the classes! Have some fun, get some good muscle work in, and enjoy the fluidity of movement that only ballet offers. As far as a career is concerned, though, ballet dancers usually start before they hit 10 or 11, and their bodies develop a certain way - and by 35 or 40, their career is pretty much over considering the incredible physical demands of a career. That's not to say you can't enjoy it in moderation right now and for years to come, though! Go for it.

Answer 3

Ballet is a wonderful form of exercise, with total body warm-up and stretching --not to mention the coordination needed for the center work. Most older Americans need to start some sort of gentle exercise such as ballet or water exercises to help prevent osteoporosis or at least slow it down. Women benefit from this exercise because it is easier on the body (and fun because of the music)--helps prevent those hip fractures that many older women incur. You are building a little muscle (not nearly as bulky as other forms of exercise when taught correctly) which will help those hip injuries.

I am a teacher who has been involved with ballet for over 40 years. I am still dancing quite a bit and enjoying strong bones--it's also great for the psyche.

Answer 4

You are never too old to do something you have an interest in. If you are intending to advance far enough to dance on pointe you would need to get your feet examined by a podiatrist to see if they had the strength to do so, as the young ones usually spend about 10 years working on their technique to get their feet ready for this and at 35 it may not be possible for your feet to do so. But it isn't necessary to dance on pointe to get pleasure from ballet. you could also look at doing modern dance or contemporary.

Answer 5

Do some yoga in addition to ballet classes - it will help your focus, balance and flexibilty.

Do ballet as a way of expressing yourself, your inner grace, and
your body. Yoga will also help you feel more 'in' your body on a daily basis so you'll get more from your ballet classes.

You're never too old, and who the heck says 35 is old?! Damn them...! It's for you, and your feeling of 'YOU'. The more you feel like 'you' the younger you'll feel anyway. ; )

Answer 6

you shouldnt have a major problem as long as you dont get ahead of yourself. make sure your instructor monitors how soon you go on pointe though, as certain muscles need to develop in a way that can only be through years of dance so that could take a while before you are ready. other than that just go for it and have a good time.

Answer 7

No, not at all, I think that if your passionate about something you should go for it!!!
God gave us all talents, he gave us a spirit.
There is no black and white for talent, there is no "politically correct" for spirit, and there is certainly no rules to say that someone is too old or too young for ballet!

Answer 8

No, not at all.

It is probably going to be a lot more difficult for you at your age compared to someone starting out as a toddler, but anything is possible.

If nothing else, it's probably very healthy and quite the workout to do ballet.

Good luck.

Buddhadan

Answer 9

you can do anything, you are still young.
However forsake any dreams of becomin a prima ballerina at your age your suppleness is on the wane.

But don't give up your dreams of learning, give it a try and see how you get on otherwise you will regret it.

Have fun, live life, Enjoy.

;) H

Answer 10

NO! You can teach an old dog new tricks! Just be careful! Stretch slowly, and don't overdo it! I'm older than you, and I just started taking violin lessons. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Have fun!!!

Answer 11

What does age have to do with ballet?
Go for it !!!