How old is the average ballet dancer when they start and when they retire?

Answer 1

I believe most dancers begin training as young children. As for retiring, professional dancers are often subject to injury which can certainly shorten careers. Also, dance is a younger person's pursuit. Think about how young most professional athletes are when they retire - late twenties, early thirties is pretty common. I'd be surprised if most dancers (aside from instructors) work beyond the age of 30.

Answer 2

the average ballet dancer starts at like five and retires at 33.

Answer 3

My niece started when she was 5. My friend Jon retired and went into retail work at around 30. My friend Daryl seems to have trouble getting anything besides Nutcracker since he turned 30.

I agree with the above estimates. 5 to about 30.

Answer 4

Dancers begin classes when they are about 8yrs old. a dancer can dance until he or she is physically challenged by age, illness or injury. There are dancers that have danced through their golden years, like Merce Cunningham and Alicia Alonso.

Answer 5

i was three when i started andwhen i started pointe i was twelve then i got into the senior class at thirteen with five nineteen year olds and was fine so you don't really have an age limit but they usually retire when they get injuries i guess because a lot do

Answer 6

well...i just started ballet about 2months ago, and im already on point and im 17! but mot people do start when they are younger and stop when hey feel they just cant dance any more...

Answer 7

when ever you feel when ur not goin as fast or cathiung up as u should... try some fast moves and count ur self see if u can do them... if u cant its time