I REALLY want to start dancing. If im 18, is it too late to start? maybe not a career... but I want to be able to dance really good. Is that possible? Um... like hip-hop and lyrical/jazz??? yeah those. But i dont wana be a cheap dancer. Like a really good one. Will i be able to do that if I start at 18? Im 16 now but cant start financially. But I went to tap for like 4 months and I went to my dance team for like 5 months. I really wanna do this. I can almost do the splits. =[]
2007-01-23 17:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Hey, you don't have to post the same question umpteen times in order to get some decent answers. Slow down and breathe, OK?
You're a guy, am I right? Many dance studios are able to offer hefty scholarships for guys 'cause they're needed for partnering all the girls. Please check out all the dance studios in your area and see what might be available. If there is a college near you that has a dance program, call that department and ask if you could speak to one of the male faculty members for advice. College programs are always looking to recruit male dancers, so it is to their advantage to point you in the right direction.
Many, many guys get a late start in dance due to the cultural stigmas. In fact, 16 is a very common starting time for guys - even ones who have gone on to make it big in dance. If you want to be REALLY good, you should definitely include ballet in your dance training, as that is where you learn all the basic positions and terminology that are also used in jazz.
I hope you can cheer up and not be so glum. Hold on to hope, as your college years are bound to be much better.
2007-01-23 17:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by Janine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it. I'm 35, and I took my first ballet class at age 30. I have also taken classes in jazz and hip-hop, and I am currently taking classes in Middle Eastern Dance.
2007-01-24 01:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you can become a pro dancer but you could be pretty good if you took serious lessons and practiced a ton. now if you havent ever danced befor your body isnt used to the positions used in even the most simple of things. so if you really want to, get to a really good studio and get dancing!
2007-01-24 13:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by **~Dancer 4 Life~** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) do you live w/ your parents 2)if u do then no its not to late cuz u'll have some one 2 bac you up if not then plan 3. . . 3)completely forget about the dancing and start doing something you completely hate then you'll become bitter and OLD
2007-01-24 15:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it isn't.anybody can start dancing at anytime.you want to dance good?it just takes practise.you can almost do the splits, so that's even better.i take ballet and after so many years, i still can't do a split! so you're lucky. go on! start dancing
2007-01-24 04:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by michell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deffently not! just keep up your flexibility and you will be fine. I know girls that started in collage and are now danceing on broadway! GOOD LUCK P.S. find a good studio!
2007-01-24 14:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by dance2792 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As they say you always teach a old dog new tricks...well dancing for humans are the same! got for it.
2007-01-24 09:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by willwork4u2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really are willing to work hard then you should at least try it and see if it is what you want to do.
2007-01-24 17:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by kikio809 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it.. it's not sooo late ;)
2007-01-24 07:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by Justina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋