Okay, I have asked this before, but can I do ballet at my age?

Question:I am thirteen, and I REALLY want to do ballet. I am an active person with a large personality, I am usually full of energy when I am doing something I enjoy. I want to know if I can still do ballet even though I seem a little old for it. If I can do ballet, will my age affect anything such as my ability to do Pointe (I can't spell it), or my ability to to do any of the possisions (I can't spell that either).

Will I be able to become a professional?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I am thirteen, and I REALLY want to do ballet. I am an active person with a large personality, I am usually full of energy when I am doing something I enjoy. I want to know if I can still do ballet even though I seem a little old for it. If I can do ballet, will my age affect anything such as my ability to do Pointe (I can't spell it), or my ability to to do any of the possisions (I can't spell that either).

Will I be able to become a professional?

I'm 13 too, and I want to start ballet as much as you lol! I asked this question too, and people have told me that I should just go for it! We should be doing ballet classes 3 times a week and we'll be en pointe in atleast a year (thats if we work REALLY hard:) Find a dance studio that offers adult/teen classes or begginer teen so you don't have to dance with the little kids. Being older gives us an advantage becuase we have stronger muscles and can understand more things. I think that you still ca become a pro but you have to work really hard. Some people on Americas Best dance Crew have only been dancing for 5 years, so yes it is possible. Good Luck!!:)
P.S. Remeber to stretch every day, and strenghten your ankles! Sorry for the really long answer

Go for it if you enjoy it. If you live to be 100, how many of those years will you wish you had taken the chance. Most of then I suspect!

I just started ballet this year and I'm 13! It'll be fine! I have to dance with the little kids though, because I'm still the beginner. Starting at an older age kinda helps, because your muscles are stronger and you can understand the steps easier! you'll move up levals soon!

I just started and Im 16. I know a late starter in her 30's!

you can be any age to start ballet! just not pointe. you could become pro if you are really that good and you work REALLYY hard.

yes you can,
but it'll take quite a bit of work
to catch up with the other dancers.
but as long as you work hard,
keep your legs and toes strong,
and perservere,
you'll do just fine!
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i have the same problem. I'm 14 and started ballet this year! you should start because it's fun and it doesn't really matter what age you are....=]

Well 4 the first part I am 12 and have an adult who just started in my class, So its probably not 2 late to start but i dont think that it will affect ur ability 2 get pointe shoes or most of the positions u just might get them later than the other people in ur class