I was wondering whether its okay to start ballet when you're sixteen almost

Question: I was wondering whether its okay to start ballet when you're sixteen almost turning seventeen!? :/!?

ive always been a little shy but i loved to dance and i actually want to start ballet now!.!.!. lol ive always wanted to be in a a school but i never got to it!.!.!. :0Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Of course its not too late!! there was this girl in my class who started when she was in college and and now she's really done a lot! age should never stop you! I do ballet and absolutely love it, but you really got to work hard! all the terms can be a mind spinner!. id recommend getting a book on ballet that shows the the basic steps, like the positions and so on!. dont let your shyness stop you from doing things! maybe even private lessons if you had the money would really help! well good luck i knowll youll do grate!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes you can definitely start!. You can start a new hobby at any age in your life!. Since ballet is very specific, it'll take some time to be at the high level you want if you start when you're older, but as you work hard and catch on quick, you will do well!.

It's just like learning any other new hobby, like piano or tap dancing!. The older you get, the longer it'll take to learn!. But you still work hard at it and eventually you'll be great!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I know people who start ballet when they are 40!
If you are going for a professional/touring career yes you probably missed your turn but who knows, sometimes people have natural talent!
As long as your totally loving it, you can start ballet whenever!. It's about having fun and enjoying it, you can do that at any age :]Www@QuestionHome@Com

Honestly you should go for it!. If you havent done it before you may be confused for a little bit, but dont worry you'll catch on!.
I dont normally do ballet at my school but I went to this dance camp for two weeks and every7 day we started out with an hour and a half of ballet!. I was very confused and didnt know all the steps but I caught on and now my kicks and turns for jazz are better than before!
Keep on dancin
DaniWww@QuestionHome@Com

it might be a little to late to do it professionally but you could do it as a hobby my dream is to be a pro ballerina in NYC I think I want to go to ABT but I don't know yetWww@QuestionHome@Com

It is a little late to start, now, but get to it, befor you bones set!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes, but you'll have to work extra hard to catch up to the girls who have been doing it since they could walk!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I have a grandmother who is about to finish her 3rd PhD hahahaha! XD so yeah its totally ok! ^^Www@QuestionHome@Com

if u have the talent, yes

go for it, people say its to late, but its never to late!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

If you don't mind being in a class with little tiny people!. :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes, do it! You'll never regret it if you at least try it to see if you take to it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes! Do it! It's fine! Go for it!

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yeah it's okay!.!.!. unless you live in some ballet hating communist state!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It sounds like it's a genuine interest for you!.!.!.!. By all means, pursue it, and have fun!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yeah, you've never too old to pursue something that makes you happy!. Go for it!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

AS LONG AS YOUR NOT SOME BIG FAT AZZ! THEN ITS OK!Www@QuestionHome@Com

its cool to start anything at ANY age!!!!
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OMG YES!!!! If you wanna do it, and it's something you love its NEVER to late!. =] Good Luck!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com