I'm 13 years old and only did dance classes when I was little. I like to dance and would really like to start ballet. How can I get in shape to dance? I also would like to know of anywhere I can take classes in the Portland or Beaverton Oregon area. It'd be better to start in beginner classes.
2007-01-01 05:16:37 · 7 answers · asked by cadooze 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Find a reputable dance school in your area. Use the search engine to find one. They will assess your abilities and place you in a class that matches your abilities. Don't be discouraged if your class members are younger than you. If you love to dance, just keep at it and soon you will be on a level with your own age group, maybe even further. Don't give up !!
2007-01-01 05:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Peggy W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some REALLY good companies in that area..but, when you get better theres always Pacific Northwest Dance Academy in Seattle, but thats a long ways from portland.
To get into shape I'd say jog around or exercize with a buddy, you have fun more if you exercize with a buddy.
Some good ballet schools in Oregon:
http://stitesdance.com/
http://www.obt.org/ -this is a great school
hope i helped
2007-01-01 15:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice at home, eat healthy. u will probably start in grade 2 or 3 for your age unless the skl is a professianal 1. try looking on youtube for dance classes and such so u can get an idea about wot u mite do if u want 2 take things serious. ty 2 improve on ur flexibility , staminar, strength and your back.
2007-01-01 15:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same here i took lessons when i was 3 gave up and started playin baseball...but now 10 years later i want to start dancing again
thnx to research and a friend who has been dancing since she was 4 i got a few names
im going to danceworks on january 4th my first lesson in 10 years!
so just go to your yellow pages some have sites so you can learn a little more.
good luck =D
2007-01-01 21:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by luellenstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u still are little have your parents sign u up 4 some classes
2007-01-01 13:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to get in shape for dance,then you should excersise. you should not worry about getting in shape BEFORE dance because dance also HELPS you get in shape.
2007-01-01 17:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by daniele™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a beggars class and see how you do
2007-01-01 13:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by away_mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋