I started ballet from when I was 6 until I was 13. I gave up because my parents wanted me to focus more on academics and the girls at my Dancing School were not very nice.
If I start ballet again now, will my feet go crazy, and will I ever get en pointe?
2007-09-03 02:45:01 · 14 answers · asked by yasmine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Well, I dropped ballet in grade school. Took it up again at University as a PE class. Did great -- took two semesters of dance. Didn't pick up en pointe. But, I think you can.
My kiddie ballet teacher wasn't very nice. The lady at the University thought I was a wonderful ballerina. Go figure.
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2007-09-03 05:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by N D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I have no experience with ballet, I assume it is like learning anything else. The hard part about starting so late is that you will expect faster results. Nineteen year-olds that started when they were six will have thirteen years of experience on you. Becoming discouraged is probably going to be the hardest thing to overcome. If it is something that you really want to do, and you are prepared for the challenges and time commitment of learning, then it is never to late to start!
2016-05-20 00:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should start again if you want to. its never too late. you probably wont make it to profaessional, but you can definitely still dance. if you work hard, you could even get on pointe. Basically it all depends on how strong your feet are. My mom started taking adult classes at my studio like 9 years ago, and she went onto pointe 2 years later. If you alreadt did ballet for 7 years before, you have a great chance of getting on pointe. just find a good studio near you and take as many classes as possible. make sure that you're doing excercises to strenghtn your ankles as well. using a thera band (with pretty ood resistance) write the alphabet with your foot. in CAPS and lower case letters. also make sure that you're doing plenty of releves at home. try doing at least 50 on one leg to both sides at least once or twice a day.
2007-09-03 06:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by ✰EEYORE✰ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late. Plus you already have experience. I found a web site that is great for those who want to get back into ballet. Here's the link:
http://www.squidoo.com/learnballetonline
2007-09-05 05:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by George G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! I think you should start out in regular ballet just to remember some steps and positions and things. Then if you wanted to, move on to pointe. I've heard that the shoes for pointe hurt your feet but I want to try it.
2007-09-03 08:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i thinks you wont be able to be pro but you can do it for fun, pro people take ballet non stop, i have taken ballet for 5 or 6 years and i still suck. you might be able to go on pointe talk to a dance teacher
2007-09-03 07:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by bb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 years is a lot of experience! you'll be surprised when you get into class how much you'll remember, the moves will FEEL the same! if the studio you choose to attend puts you in a regular teen class, i think you stand a good chance of starting pointe. if you enroll in an adult class, i'd talk to the teacher to see if that's an option they are willing to pursue with you. if nothing else, its great exercise!
2007-09-03 05:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can start now. You'll probably pick up on all the steps quicker cause your oldler. You might remember some things from when you were 13. Yes I'd go for it.
2007-09-03 03:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldnt be too late!!! I know some 20 year old dancers!
2007-09-03 02:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by ........... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since you've done it before I guess it would be fine if you started up again.
2007-09-03 15:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋