I danced when I was 9. I am 26 now and my love for ballet dance has never died. I have a bad knee, but that shouldnt stop me.
2007-03-24 13:05:20 · 13 answers · asked by ~§uηƒℓσబєr§~ 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
when you say "bad knee", do you just mean a little sore, or do you mean you had an injury? if an injury, you would need an MD to say OK for resuming ballet after giving him your full history / records if there are any. if it is just a little sore sometimes, then go at your own pace, in EITHER case, make sure you PRECONDITION yourself with a month's worth at least of stretching & warm-up exercises, start light & gradually increase that are common to ballet. if this works out well, it is certainly NOT too late to resume something you love & that provides you with physical fitness, activity, happiness, strengthening, & conditioning. by all means, yes, more people should have this active of a hobby. this is similar, other than the tempo, to what is demanded of the body in yoga (stretching & balance), so if you could do that, you could certainly manage ballet! & so, a yoga class would be the perfect warm-up before you start again. best of luck & good for YOU!!!! ((:
2007-03-24 13:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by redtenebrae 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no offense or anything but since you have a bad knee, you will not be able to do any ballet. i have taken ballet for ever and compete dances. trust me even if it is for a hobby i wouldn't try seeing as your 26 and would probably be in a class with 3 year olds
2007-03-24 15:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by Starstrukk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a dance teacher, I would say it is never too late to get back into something you love. That being said, with your bad knee, I would take it easy. Try to steer away from pointe until you think your legs are truly strong enough.
2007-03-25 02:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by katymlady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a difference between being a student and doing it for recreational/hobby and being a Ballerina. but non the less NO its really never too late. strengthen your knees and TELL your instructor at your begining classes that you have an injury,wear a brace or support band!
enjoy and buy a book on terminology it will only help you!
2007-03-24 14:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by sam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No!! It's never too late to do what you love!! Find a dance studio, try out some classes, and dance your heart out!! Just take it easy if your knee hurts too bad!!
2007-03-24 14:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by hpink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your 26 with a bad knee I don't think it's a good idea. But what ever you decide, GOOD LUCK! afterdark4321
2007-03-24 13:12:59 · answer #6 · answered by afterdark4321 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a bad knee you shouldn't do it. Sorry but you could really hurt yourself. Find love.
2007-03-24 13:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by John Luke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's never to late to start
Good Luck!
2007-03-24 13:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by Timolin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DEFINETLY NOT! i know a 84 year old who started tap dancing. there are plently of adult beginning classes everywhere to take. try it!
2007-03-24 18:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lola 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not at all i started when i was 28, and it is just a hobby for me., just take everything in stride i hope you love it.
2007-03-25 02:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by balletguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋