im 13. ive danced, jewish,tango, regional, jazz almost every thing, is it really to late? most of the good dancers start ballet when they are younger.
2006-10-16 12:01:11 · 21 answers · asked by chocogarlsk 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
There was a professional dancer that didn't start until he was 17 years old. I think that show you that, yes, of course, you can certainly start. It is not really about age, it is about skill. In your class level, most likely, the girls will be younger than you, but depending on how fast you learn, you can improve very quickly. You have to have around 3 years of ballet before you can go on pointe, 11 is normal age for those who starte earlier, but since you are 13, you can move on a lot faster. In a few years, you can go onto pointe, and continue a ballet career if you set your mind to it! Jazz is going to really help you in ballet, and since you have dancing experience, it is all the better. Good luck in ballet, have fun!
2006-10-16 12:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Norah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what, you are in the perfect age to start!!
Usually 4 years old kids are better in ballet simply because they have the time to practice their flexibility, but flexibility can certainly be improved if you constantly (and gently!) stretch everytime you're warmed up (only after you're warmed up).
I don't agree with kids below 10 years to learn pointe. They don't have a fully developed backbone and when forced, it will weaken and their backbone will fail to provide full body support for the rest of their dancing career.
I have to let you know one thing though. If you observe small kids, when they see someone flipping or acrobating, straight away they'll give a try. They're not scared of anything, they never think of the risk of injury and shame and embarassment.
Of course I'm not saying you should do things in stupid ways, just do anything wild til you break all your bones. No. What I'm saying, is that adults tend to develop this "fear factor" that really limits them from growing. Proof evidence: I've been teaching classes where the kids stand in front and the adults all run to the corner at the back.
Kids have difficulty in both memory and concentration. That's just the way their brain develops. If you truly put your effort into it, and not let shame and fear get the best of you, you'll easily catch up. In 1 year you can catch up what the kids been learning for 5 years.
And don't forget, what I mean with focus and fight hard, I mean classes and practices EVERYDAY and AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. What you're rewarded for depends on how much you sacrifice.
Wish you the best of luck with your dancing career.
2006-10-16 14:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Pizzous 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is never to late to start ballet especially if you have done other dancing. I hope you did Tap that can help a lot too. I have a friend who is 15 that just started.
2006-10-17 09:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by DANCER12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i used to be a ballet dancer when i was younger and when i was 13 -14 i wish i could do it again... when you are in high school you can be part of there dance teams of ballet. follow your dreams, they can make a difference
2006-10-16 12:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt say it is too late ... It seems like you have alot of dancing experience. Saying that though , it is true that most ballat dancers start very young ... esp. the really really good ones. But you can still give it a try ... I am sure if you really work at it you will do Great!
Good Luck and I hope I helped!
2006-10-16 15:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by * Jess * Jess * 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your still young, its never too late for anything! Plus, with experience in all of those different styles Ballet shouldnt be too hard to pick up. Good Luck!
2006-10-16 12:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by seanski_2110 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't too late. Many people have done recreation activities much later than 13 and some even excel better than those who have since age 5. You already have a dacing background. Definitely, go for it.
2006-10-16 17:44:36 · answer #7 · answered by Ris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no definitly not, im the same way but i started to take ballet recently, and it helps a lot with every other kind of dance you do so go for it
2006-10-17 06:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by liz c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what you would be too late for? Are you hoping to join the Kirov Ballet? 13 is pretty young. And as you've read, it's never too late to start something you'll enjoy. I say go for it.
2006-10-16 12:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by Arnold M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is never to late to start some thing new. Go for it.
2006-10-16 12:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by anreyes0201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋