I'm fourteen and wondering, can I still take ballet?

Question

I'm fourteen, and I just wondering if it was too late for me to start taking ballet. I've always wanted to as long as I can remember but Iv'e always been busy with my family. I don't want to do ballet professionally when I'm older, So I was just wondering if I could still take it.
*Anise

Answer 1

No, it's not too late for you to start taking ballet. Just try to find classes for beginners in your age range at local dance studios, so you don't feel too out of place. :)

Answer 2

I am a man. I BEGAN dancing ballet at age 21 (not professionally). I was in a pre-professional company. Most of the women were 13-18 years old. Some had been dancing since they were small children, but others started at your age or later. All loved it and had a truly wonderful time. There is no reason on earth for you not to go for it and enjoy every minute. As you said, the chance of you becoming a professional ballerina are tiny, but it isn't what you want. So go for it.

Answer 3

Of course you still have the option of taking ballet; dance, like music, can be studied at any age. Since this is not really my area of expertice I can't tell you where, but my sister (who is now a junior in college and has been taking ballet most of her life) has met a number of people who just took up ballet at around the age of 20. If there's a community center program at a college near you, that might be your best bet. Just take it slow and easy with a few beginners' classes and you'll most likely have fun there. But if you prefer professional private classes, by all means look into that too. In a comparison to how I just took up violin lessons, you probably will have to learn basics at the same level as much smaller children, but most likely at your age, you'll excel faster than a developing child and still have fun. Like I said, go for it if it's really a passion or something you want to try out. ;)

Answer 4

I seen no reason at all for you not to start ballet. You will have a lot of catching up. If you work hard and practice often you can be in point by the age of 17. Its not easy but if you find a get teacher, you will be great at it. Good Luck.

Answer 5

You sure can. I wanted to dance on pointe, but was too busy with school, sports and life. I started at a private studio then later at a community college. I was 32 years old. Two years latter, I got my pointe shoes :-)

Older students have the advantage of being able to focus on the lesson. I would recommend taking classes two days a week, not just one.

Enjoy!!

Answer 6

Of course you can still take ballet, you can do anything you want to do. It is never too late to do anything! I think spending time with your family is GREAT, so don't get too caught up in the ballet. You should definately Go for IT!! Just believe in yourself! Good Luck!

Answer 7

Yes. There are schools that accept students at any age. I've always wanted to take ballet as well. Good luck!

Answer 8

Of course you can. If a 70 year old can go back to school and an 80 year old learn tap dance for the first time. Then you can without a doubt learn ballet. Your not even full grown yet...go for it, do it, and believe it!!!

Don't underestimate yourself!!!

Answer 9

Its under no circumstances too previous as a results of commence ballet. yet you ought to opt to think about taking deepest classes, because in case you commence with a first ballet class there may nicely be 5-6 year olds in there with you. in case you desire to get on pointe, it takes years of prepare.

Answer 10

Not only you can, but you should! Age does not matter. You can go to ballet at any age, as long as you really want to do that. But it is hard work. So if you are ready, do not wait another minute! Have fund and enjoy it!