When I was about 8 years old, I started taking ballet lessons on a scholarship at a really prestigious school. I was never a serious or motivated child, so after one bad lesson, I quit. In high school, I realized how much I loved dancing and was serious about it. Ever since freshman year (I'm 19 now) I've been regretting taking ballet at an earlier age. I've taken lessons ever since but none were formal instruction, so I'm not very good. Some other girls who were in my class turned out to be gorgeous, talented dancers. Because of my love of dance, I can't seem to forgive myself for quitting those lessons when I was 8. Any suggestions?
2006-12-20 18:37:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
hun - you can either wallow in regret or go right out there now and reverse it - now option 1 - you go look for a new class - there will definately be one starting somewhere soon (around jan) so go out and enrol pronto! then work your *** off!
option 2 - put it down to experience and move on - as you get older your life may be full of regrets - missed opportunities etc - its called growing up hun - its ******** hard and hurts like hell - but you will come through it in the end and can look back at every negative thats happened and find a postitive - remember what dont kill ya - makes ya stronger - keep thinking that in your head - its got me through some pretty rough times!!!!
life does seem a bit mad at times dont it??? feel like you are always confused and there is so much pressure to do something???? i know exactly how you feel - just find something you enjoy - make it your passion - think of nothing else - make it your sole ambition to be the best you can be at it - buy a dvd to help - maybe music may help? something but put all your energy into it! and ignore what the (lets be honest - jealous) little people say to discourage you - keep ya chin up and say "i will succeed"
i believe in you - go get em girl!
2006-12-22 22:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by loco_purple_haze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to believe that all things happen for a reason. If you have to live life all over again, that you would still make the same mistakes, or decisions as you did, that was because you were not be meant to be fulfilled in this life thru dancing.
Do a soul search, and try to remember during those younger years, what was the singular reason you wanted to stop the lesson.
Dancers do not make any serious money. maybe you have been guided to pursue a more financially stable profession. Think about it, Find a great job, be rich and buy out the ballet company and be a director /producer , make the ballerinas work, and you keep the profit?
2006-12-20 18:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess what you are not alone i'm in the same situation but in a totally diffrent field "I missed out on the chance to go out with the guy I had a mega crush on as I was to shy"
take it as a life lesson...we have all done things we regret, you have to learn from them and move on.
2006-12-20 18:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tennis_Ace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go live your life in happiness, it is the holidays have faith you will always dance in your heart as well as physically. Dont worry leave all bad behind with the old year and ring in a new with a good smile
May God Bless
2006-12-20 19:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about what you didn't do then and do it now. There is nothing that will change what you didn't do as a child. You were young and not able to make decisions at that age. If you really enjoy something now, go for it and enjoy it! As an adult, you will enjoy it much more, excel at it and appreciate it. Good luck!
2006-12-21 02:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're beating yourself up because you didn't make a mature decision at age EIGHT? Re-frame the picture. I bet you're not any worse than those who didn't have your early opportunity. And if you'd forced yourself when you were little, you'd probably still hate it now.
2006-12-21 03:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it as a life lesson...we have all done things we regret, you have to learn from them and move on. i'm sure you are a great person today without those lessons...and maybe you could be better, practice harder, longer etc...
2006-12-20 18:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Monica_PS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you love it, go back to it. I was sent to a performing arts camp when I was 12 and I skipped my classes. That was stupid! I regret it. There's no going back, though, only forward.
2006-12-23 10:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by sherockstn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, be happy!
2006-12-20 18:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋