I am 15 and seriously considering starting ballet. Does ballet have hright restrictions? I'm only 5'1".
2007-02-20 14:36:37 · 19 answers · asked by the cat's pajamas 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I'd say it's better off being short (I myself am only 5'2).
One reason being you have more room to move around the stage, the second being the smaller you are, generally the less you weigh, so it is easier for your partner.
5'1 is a pretty good height. There are no height restrictions in ballet anyways.
2007-02-20 16:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by Norah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being small has its restrictions but it also has many more advantages. A pas de duex is said to be easier with a small girl. Some men in ballet are small and get very fussy if a girl is taller than them. You will be easier to lift when partnering. The only setback is that when your on a stage you might and this is a might not be considered for a prima ballerina or a soloist because since you are smaller your leg (even if it is past your head) doesnt look as high as someone who is taller. But i have been in a company where the prima was only 5 feet and it was because her talent made her look taller that all the other girls. Take this advice from someone has been with four major ballet companys in london, New York, Paris, and now I'm Giselle in my hometowns production of it. But i say go for it! Work your hardest and you will be noticed.
2007-02-21 06:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by answerdancer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no height restrictions in ballet, or any dance form rather. If you happen across a studio that says as much, look around for another school to study with. 5'1 is perfectly fine for ballet. Height isn't so much a factor as talent and devotion. I would highly recommend going for it! Ballet is great fun as well as exercise, it's massive part of my 5'3 life. Good luck and have fun!
2007-02-20 16:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 foot 4 is a fine looking genuine. At 5 ft 9, from time to time i favor i'd be your genuine! Your weight sounds reliable. Hyper prolonged knees certainly do make a perfect line, yet they're truly one of those danger and that i have suffered truly some injuries from mine. a lady from my college is now dancing at Ballet Magnifcat! and is 5 foot 3, and not at all hyper prolonged. So, you will get someplace interior the ballet international without those versatile legs. I favor you the finest of success.
2016-12-04 10:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started ballet at 2 and i was like 2" something. I am 13 now and dance with taller people. I am 5'5" now, but I KNOW they donh't have height restrictions. They care about how well you dance and not how tall/ short you are. Start dancing because it's worth it and after a while, you'll see what I mean. Good Luck :)
2007-02-21 00:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by Tess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope.....i think i read somewhere that the ideal dancer is only like 5'4 and if your short then it is easier for the guys when you have to do a pas de deux...it is lie a partner dance in ballet and i may have spelled it wrong. and i hope not i am really short bout 2 inches shorter than you have I've been dancing since i was 4. even if there was a height restriction I would stop it from letting me dance...i love it too much.
2007-02-20 15:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by catsrock227 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Children do ballet. You're not too short. Im only 5'2 and I've been taking ballet for 5 years.
2007-02-21 03:38:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about ballet, but I don't think you're too short. If you would like to start, go for it.
2007-02-20 14:40:14 · answer #8 · answered by chikeymonky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'0" and I do ballet. I don't think there are restrictions, but even if there was, who cares? Do what makes you happy.
2007-02-21 10:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by Kimi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no height rescrisction in ballet - anyone can do it. Good luck and go for it! :)
2007-02-21 05:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by Miss. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋