Is there an "age-rage" to learn ballroom and become a ballroom dancer?

Question

Meaning is there some type of "age-range" for people to start learning ballroom (who are serious about it)? Or could an adult (age 18-21) be able to learn and become very good at it, like competition dancing good LOL.

Answer 1

You can learn and compete in ballroom at any age, even at 80. However, most of world-class professionals are in their mid 20s - mid 30s. It is hard to compete with them if you're significantly older. Competitive ballroom is about speed, among other things. It takes about 7 years to get really good, if you're dedicated and if you study with good teachers. So yeah, if you're starting out at 18-21 you still can get very good. Jonathan Roberts from DWTS started out as an adult, as far as I know. If you're 18-21 you're good age. Ballroom is a lot more forgiving than say ballet in terms of starting late. Just don't waste your time.

Answer 2

It depends on your definition of good. I danced for a college ballroom team, and most of us who made it to the top level started our freshman or sophomore years in college. We developed and worked hard and most of us have placed in the top 3 in various competitions. Now we don't make the finals for the national championships, but we make the top 30 at those events (in the United States). So again, it depends on how you define "good." But I think we are pretty good, and I know that studios across the country welcome new dancers of all ages. But hopefully that testimonial is useful. Lots of us have done it. We all competed at Blackpool (The world's premier competition) and while we weren't the best, we danced respectably and made some of the cuts.

Answer 3

If you want to be world-championship good, you need to start now (no, it isn't too late), but it's quite possible to be very good at any age. A few months ago I went to a comp and saw again one of the inspirational competitors, a lady in her nineties! And she's good. Amateur dancers can compete by age groups, and professionals have long careers that only begin during their top competitive days, so a focus on that area may be misleading.
Also, probably the majority of professional instructors begin just like the Swayze character in "Dirty Dancing," starting from scratch at that age in one of the franchises.

Answer 4

Of path you are now not too historic. Hip Hop coaching may also be rewarding or anti-rewarding, relying on how so much concentration you are going to pay. It is also useful within the experience that you are already extra mindful of your frame than an natural man or woman with out coaching. However, you will have to watch out - whatever that you just found out to this point effortlessly do not observe in ballroom. Pay relatively well concentration to what the trainer says and the way he/she actions. One of my academics teaches each Latin and Hip Hop categories. Her Latin is first-rate, I relatively like her power. When she dances Latin I would under no circumstances inform she's additionally a hip hop dancer and visa verse.

Answer 5

There is no age range. It is work, however, so you really have to commit to it. Personally, I don't think competition dancing is where it is at- performing is great fun, but competition tends to distance itself from the actual dance. Nothing beats the close embrace of Argentine tango!

Answer 6

there's never really a time frame for someone to become serious about any type of dance. as long as you have raw talent [for those who start later], and determination.. you should be fine. now granted, you might have to work a bit harder than others to make up for lost time, and you might have to put in a few extra hours.. just dont give up and be diligent. you should be fine

Answer 7

you just have to be fit. have you seen dancing with the stars? You will get impressed.

if you want to compete, and you want it to be your job, then you really need well a love for it and you have to just be a natural. in my opinion. we would have to see you dance to tell you if you could do it. go to classes if you haven't and if you have go to auditions and see where life brings you.