Am I too old to start Ballet?

Question:I'm 15 years old and 8 stone. I'm about 5"10. I really want to start it. Thanks very much.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm 15 years old and 8 stone. I'm about 5"10. I really want to start it. Thanks very much.

Any disadvantage taking ballet at your age would be relative to your goals with ballet. If you simply want to learn ballet because of its elegance and strength building, then it is to your advantage to do so.

However, if you were inclined to compare yourself to other students who have been doing it for years, that would not be a boost for you. You would feel fine if you were focused on your own reasons for being there.

Are you thinking of doing ballet professionally? That would not be likely at your age - there is simply so much material to learn and get strong at doing. It does take years.

Students who are assessed to be strong enough by their teachers, go on to pointe work. That generally occurs after about three years of training, and after one year of taking three classes per week. A lot of strength is needed.

5'10" is pretty tall for a ballet dancer. Not that there are not any performing, but again, they are the exception.

Ask yourself what attracts you to ballet? There is no reason not to take classes if you would enjoy it.

If it's just to do ballet and see how far you can go and enjoy it, there's no reason not to.

I hope that answers everything! All the best..

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No. If you like it do it. Good luck and God bless.

its never too late to start something. especially dance. they have beginner vlasses for people in their 40's! my dads going on 49 next month and wants to start salsa lessons. so u should def. go for it!

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You're never too old to find something new to enjoy in life. Start taking classes, and just see how things go. Many male dancers don't start training until they are young adults. The worse that could happen is you wind up in great shape with a dancers body, and that is too bad at all.

For the professionals, yes. They have to start young to get their joints in line and stay that way.

But if it's for just a hobby like aerobics, no.

No you are not too old to start ballet.

Just get your leotard, pink ballet tights
and ballet shoes and start.

However, if you want to dance in full pointe. You
have to practice for a couple years before you
can go on pointe. That is with most ballet dancers.
Most girls starting out at 5 or 6 have to wait they are
at least 11-12 years of age to start on pointe.

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no you are not too old,
but it will be very hard
for you to catch up with the others.

as long as your determined,
and serious about it,
then you will do just fine!

be prepared though,
dancing is tough
and takes alot of strength!

good luck =]]
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Nope. If I could find a class for my age in my town I would do it in a heart beat. I miss Ballet.

no!!!! ppl start when they are like 25, u can soo start know girl! have fun! its rocks!!!!

peace out/god luvs u!