I have a secret ambition to learn ballet. My friend bought me a DVD that I use to pratice at home but all my floors have carpet.
Will I be able to pratice ballet on carpet? I don't want to install laminate flooring. Too expensive!
2006-08-18 13:27:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
as the others said the basics will be fine on carpet but look into buying a sheet of marley for the more advanced moves. however, i don't recommend that ANYONE try to teach themselves ballet from a DVD. you simply need to find a certified dance teacher and take some classes.(it couldn't be more expensive than new flooring!) Your knees and ankles will thank you later because - and I'm speaking from experience here - an instructor can give corrections that you, yourself will not notice. If you try to teach yourself you will most likely end up going through knee surgery sometime in the future. Trust me- If you're serious about this dream, lessons from a certified instructor who can see what you are doing wrong are the best and only safe way to go.
Good luck!!! :)
2006-08-18 16:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by runningballerina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carpet is not an ideal surface to do ballet, but since you are simply learning some basics you should be OK. Another idea is to go to a home improvement store and see if they have any inexpensive defective paneling. You can use the backside, if necessary, as a make-shift floor on which to practice. If you are really serious about ballet, you need to look for classes. Even if just through the Y or park district, you will get some basic classes.
Enjoy ballet and have fun!
2006-08-18 14:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Carpet drags on the foot and in case you're working barefoot you will get carpet burns on your toes. Carpet would not 'experience' comparable to hardwood, and you're greater helpful off getting to grasp it the surprising way, precise from the commencing up.
2016-12-14 07:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably fine for basics. I'd be more concerned about what's underneath the carpet. That is, if the floor is too hard, it can be bad for the joints. But you'd feel it. Dance floors are usually "suspended".
2006-08-18 22:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be able to do the barre and the jumps on carpet, in fact, you will land a lot softer, and not make as much noise. However, you need a smooth surface to do the pirouttes.
2006-08-18 13:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
carpet is "ok" 2 practice on but then if u go and try 2 practice on a flat/hard surface u'll find that its harder 2 keep ur balance and that u'll have 2 put more force in2 ur turns
2006-08-20 11:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by cheercheer31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely some of it must be fine on carpet, I don't know about all of it. Good luck, it's great to go after your dreams! Don't give up!!!
2006-08-18 13:35:02 · answer #7 · answered by feathereafter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋