i use to go to all sorts of dance classes from the age of 6-13 but now am not as bendy as i use to be i cant even touch my toes
2006-12-26 23:47:05 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
LOL! That's not too old at all! I used to be very bendy as an elementary school kid when I took ballet and tap dance -- I think I was between 5 and 7. But I didn't take any dancing classes for the rest of my school days, nor did I do anything like gymnastics either. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean I (or you) are doomed to become inflexible rods! :) You can always improve your strength and/or flexibility to some degree.
As for me, I started dancing at country-western clubs (line-dancing, two-stepping, cowboy swing, etc.) when I was about 23 years old. I took to it like a fish takes to water! *grin* I had more rhythm and a LOT more endurance than I'd initially thought! It was great! I also started developing stronger leg muscles; I could actually see the muscle definition in my calves.
I hope my ramblings answer your question. :) Please don't worry about being "bendy" -- it's not at all necessary for many types of dance! All you need is rhythm, reasonable endurance, and the patience to learn the steps of your chosen dance style. EVERYTHING will improve with time!
2006-12-27 03:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by scary shari 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, all you need is practise. If you have'nt danced for a long time then that is the reason why your not as bendy like your were! You just need to start dancing for at least half hour a day doin the same thing over and over untill you can touch your toes etc. You will be dancing like you used to in no time!!
2006-12-28 03:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about professionally it's never to late to start depending on what area of dance you plan to go into. If it's the commercial dance world, with the right look, training and hard work, anything is possible. Being flexible really has nothing to do with being a professional dancer in the commercial world, although it is a nice talent to have if the job needs someone with flexability.
However if you want to be a ballet dancer, it may be too late for you as that takes a lifetime of training and the lifespan of a ballerina's career is limited at best.
If it is a concert dance career you want, with intensive training and hard work, you could get there. None of this will come overnight and sucess even with tremendous talent will still take time.
If you want to be a recreational dancer, it is never to late! Take classes for fun and enjoy yourself! The artform is there to be enjoyed.
2006-12-27 05:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by jons 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of Course Not!! You're Never Too Old To Start Dancing But You Should Start Off Easy!
2006-12-26 23:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jennie C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dancing is no way too old to be dancing. I'm 16 and have been dancing since i was three/four. Just get out there because it is never to late to do anything. I do tap, modern, ballet, disco, disco associates - training to be a dance teacher, and teach two classes. In may i am going to do my second Royal Albert hall show. Whether it's competing against others, for exercising or for fun, there are plenty of dance schools and types of dancing that you can explore to see which one suits you best. JUST GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-29 23:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by Mika 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way go for it girl. Dancing is a great way to get fit and to gain confidence and if u r not very bendy anymore get practicing because if you did it before you can do it again.
2006-12-28 21:23:46 · answer #6 · answered by clannad_1993 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! You're never too old to learn anything (and 19 definitely isn't old!). There's nothing to stop you from joining a few dance classes again. I'm 17, I used to do gymnastics and I thought I was kinda old to take it up again, but I joined a beginners class recently and I really enjoy it. Just go for it and have fun. :o)
2006-12-29 20:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by bookworm89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey , if you wanna touch your toes : WORK OUT and if you wanna dance then you can dance cuz there is no age is too old to dance belive me am 18 and since 14 i learned hip-hop dancing and breakdancing and pop dancing and i get in many competetions and i win and sometimes a guy who he is 26 years old and he breakdancing ( awesome haa ?? ) so 19 is not at all too old to start dancing and as you said you took classes !!then you're gonna be a perfect dancer, so go dancing with your friends and never mind......
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2006-12-26 23:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by Just Coools 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are never too old to start anything, with a few exceptions. But why do you ask this when you started dancing at 6, not 19.
19 is not too old to start to learn something new. or revisit something once learnt - I guess you can have a go at writing English now, with some use of grammar.
2006-12-26 23:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends, you may not be able to be a professional dancer, beacause if you want to do ballet, none of the top ten schools in America will accept you. I started dancing when i was 22 monts old. But, if you want to dance, just do it for pleasure. No one can tell you no to follow your dreams, so don't give up.
2006-12-27 03:57:14 · answer #10 · answered by star2bee1028 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋