What is the maximum age to start Irish Dancing??

Question:Since I was 5 I’ve always loved Irish dancing but wasn't confident enough to start lessons, lol I’m now 18 and feel confident enough to start it, BUT I’ve got a very very bad feeling I’m too old to start lessons, I just want to make it a hobby I don't want to attend competitions and planning on being a professional I just want to do it for fun but of course I will take it seriously. If i am too old i'm going to be devastated so break it to me nicely a possible lol

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Since I was 5 I’ve always loved Irish dancing but wasn't confident enough to start lessons, lol I’m now 18 and feel confident enough to start it, BUT I’ve got a very very bad feeling I’m too old to start lessons, I just want to make it a hobby I don't want to attend competitions and planning on being a professional I just want to do it for fun but of course I will take it seriously. If i am too old i'm going to be devastated so break it to me nicely a possible lol

I started dancing when I was 39 and my instructor started in her late 40s. If you can stand upright, you can Irish Dance.

Our regional champion started when he was 17 years old, so you are not to old to compete, either. I competed in our studio's feis last year and took home 2 bronze medals - not bad for a 40 year old, eh?

When I started reading your question I thought you might be 80, and you are only 18 so my answer has changed. You are never to old to learn new things. I am sure there are older people taking lessons. If you already know a placewhere they give lessons ask the instructor if there are classes in your age group. When I was 25 I took bellydancing that was after 2 children There were people about 65 taking the class. They were doing it to loose weight and tighten up the soft spots. I was there because I wanted to tighten up the soft spots. It is a lot of fun learning something new plus you meet new people. I say go for it. Enjoy it and the new people you will meet. Your never too old ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i started irish dancing at 17.your never too old trust me.its great fun so dont miss out anymore stop worrying and get some lessons:)