My mother did some ballet and she's taught me some exercises-- that's all I've done really! I'm very graceful, delicate and naturally slim, so I think I could do it. Plus, I have the motivation for it. Do you think I could make it? Even at almost fourteen years of age? I mean, I don't think I want to be a professional or anything, but still... I'd love to do it. I'd love to become at least a bit better than average. So, what do you all think?
Thank you ever so much for answers... : )
2006-08-27 10:29:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
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2006-08-27 11:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took ballet for 8 years and I found it to be very rewarding, but very difficult as well. You really have to comit to it and trust me, you are young enough to start. I've known adult women (and men) who have taken up ballet in their late 30's, and my mom actually started taking modern dance at the age of 45...so don't let anyone put an age on this art. Having the grace and delicate touch will definatly help you in ballet as well. If you do start to take classes, be sure to try and incorporate ballet into your every day life. Posture is the most important thing in ballet, and if you make it habit, you'll excel must faster. best of luck to you
2006-08-27 17:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by garfunk000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. It will take a lot of practise but I know of several professional dancers who didn't start until much later. One lad, who used to study at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet with me, had only been dancing for four years and he was by far the best dancer there at age 20.
There is pressure at your age though, especially on girls, to push your body beyond its limits in the world of dance. My neighbour, a very good dancer and most certainly at the top of her class is now unable to dance because of an ankle injury... she's devastated...so whatever you decide, no matter how competitive you get,...be sure to take care of yourself.
2006-08-27 17:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by markus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, go for it. You are probably a little old to aspire to prima ballerina in a New york production company, however if you work hard enough, you could become top notch enough to teach and open your own dance studio some day.
In addition, if you are just so so, Dance is great exercise, something you can appreciate your whole life..go for it.
2006-08-27 17:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter how old you are. It depends on how flexible you are, how much of your heart you are putting into this. and how fast you can learn. Many people are fast learners and start in their 20's and you are still a teenager you have plenty of time to reach your dream. You can't have a lot of fats. I only can eat fats on Fridays and i have be doing that for many years i have been dancing for 20 years! Good luck to you!
2006-08-27 17:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Norah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can do whatever you want to do. ive done ballet for 6 years and im 14. you can start at any age. dance is awesome because its a sport and also an art. i love it!
2006-08-27 17:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Yahoo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive been doing ballet since i was 3 and i have seen a 94 year old lady come in and do ballet and i have seen so many 60 year olds come in and learn from scratch so if they can do it i am positive u can
2006-08-27 17:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by limelight64 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your almost fourteen? Of course you can. It could be a hobbie not a career. You could do anything you set your mind to. You didnt really have to ask us.
2006-08-27 17:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by Dominican angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think whether or not you succeed in ballet depends on the age you begin the lessons, how flexible you are & how dedicated you are to learning this craft. I hope you succeed in your endeavours.
2006-08-27 17:32:32 · answer #9 · answered by Helen M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you put your mind with a lot of effort into Ballet... you can and will success :)
2006-08-27 17:33:11 · answer #10 · answered by Brittany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O of course! Just work VERY hard and you'll get to be a great dancer!
2006-08-27 17:33:11 · answer #11 · answered by Sami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋