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Question: Is it hard to start dance at age 15!?
I'm thinking of doing dance, but would i be lost if i started now!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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No, it's never too late to start dancing!
I thought I was too old to start dance when I was 13 1/2 (although I had a little experience in hip-hop/cheer) but I took the risk anyway and started my first jazz class!.
Sure, I was a bit older than everyone else (but they should put you into groups accordingly, my class was from 10-15 and on) and I did feel slightly embarrassed when a younger kid would perform better than I did, but I kept the confidence and continued it!.

And you won't get lost!.!.!. most of the girls you'll be with are on the same level!. It takes time but if you know how your body works and you're willing to work, you'll get it!. It really isn't that difficult in the beginning, just be sure to have a high pain tolerance and be ready for muscle pain! The hardest thing for my was continuous shunnays on relevay (it's like ballet turns on tippy-toe, I can't spell), just because my balance is horrible!. Everything else is a lot of turns, floor work, and such!.

If you work hard and have a natural knack for rhythm and dance, then you've got it! I've heard quite a few stories of girls who've started later than others and ended up being the star of their dance team, company, etc!.

Just remember to be dedicated, I'm not saying to give you life up for dance (I certainly didn't), but dance like you mean it!.

Live life, girly!

Do it!

Tell me how it goes :]

edit: someone suggested ballroom, that's also a great alternative (or addition!) And it's also a great social experience!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It depends on what you are taking!. Ballet will probably be one of the hardest to start because 15 year olds who take ballet probably have been taking it for a while!. The technique is also alot harder to pick up!. Hip-Hop and Jazz are two of the most popular types of dance to take for about an hour per class a week!. also, some studios have pre-professional programs for people who take up to 12 hours a week of dance and dance a variety of styles!. For you, I suggest taking Recreational classes as a begginer!. I hop this helps!. Happy Dancing!Www@QuestionHome@Com

a lot of girls start really young but hey you cant go back in time right!?!? there's an episode of MADE on MTV where a girl is in high school and starts dance and she actually learns a lot in just 6 weeks and does really well!. 15 isnt too old, you gotta start from somewhere!! just dont get discouraged if girls are doing better than you because remember they've had years of training!. just take some beginners classes and you'll do fine! dont give up!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

no, the winner of so you think you can dance last year only danced for 4 years before coming to the show!!

if she can do it so can you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I say, go for it!.!.!. i'm starting dancing next year for the first time (and by then i'll be 15,) but my friends are encouraging me, and your's will most likely as well!.!.!. if you want to, do it! :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

At first, you might be,
"AW THIS IS TOO HARD FOR ME" [just overreaction]
But you'll get the hang of it and like it more!.
Just try it!.
Might be really fun for you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

you could try it but it would very hard, especially if you are out of shape which must non-dancers are and most girl start doing dance at the age of 3Www@QuestionHome@Com

no you can start now!.!.!.
practice !.!.
you can do it your not to old!


good luck & i think you should do dance its great & fun :DWww@QuestionHome@Com

no i think ud be okay if u just went into a regualr jazz and ballet class
like at my studio there are people who are in the regualr core
classes that have just started and are ur ageWww@QuestionHome@Com

No, I started cooking when I was 13!. I'm 15 know and so many opportunities have opened up to me!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

yeah sure i started at 12 and im 13 now and i would say im pretty good, go ahead and try it, its so much funWww@QuestionHome@Com

gotta start sometimeWww@QuestionHome@Com

depends what class you are in!.
start in a beginer class if you want to joinWww@QuestionHome@Com

No, not at all!. Anyone can start at any age!. (I don't mean babies or old peoples lol)
Start now! Good luck! =)Www@QuestionHome@Com

its never too early and its never too late dance is greatWww@QuestionHome@Com

it is never too late to dance even if u r 15 or 51!.!.!.If you have the passion then go for it!.!.!.good luckWww@QuestionHome@Com

awsome im 15 and im starting a hip hop dance class for the first time!. no- as long as your having funWww@QuestionHome@Com

no i think its funWww@QuestionHome@Com