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Question: How can I get more experience and improve ballet at age 15- nearly 16!?
I already do a lot of ballet at the local dance school (3 or more lesons a week) but I would like to take it further, but I'm not really sure how to do this, as I'm not quite of the standard for the Royal Ballet School (white lodge in London)!. But there is nothing I would like more than to be able to do more at maybe a slightly higher level!. I'm currently grade 4 / intermediate IDTA, and I live in the UK!. ! Thanks for any ideas- greatly appreciated! xWww@QuestionHome@Com


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Well you could try joining a professional dance class, which will help you with your balance, flexiblity and strength!. You could also practice at home by stretching every night, which will enable you to become more flexible with little pain, it's quick and easy!. As well you could become more active to build up your strength, such as, weight lifting, walking, jogging, biking, boxing, and other sports as well!. For balance, you should try standing up with one leg and holding the other, and when your balance becomes better, lift your leg that you're hold higher!. To become more flexible, stretch now and then, and after an active day relieve your muscle pain by having a nice hot bath!. Then a couple leg stretches before bed!. :) Hope this helped xWww@QuestionHome@Com

Look into summer programs for intensive study!. when i was younger I studied ballet and mordern dance!. during the school year i would take classes after school 4-5 days per week, and in the summer i attended a performing arts school summer program!. there are several here in the united states, and I am sure you could find one where you live!. The ones I attended were set up like a summer camp, and we would live on campus and stay in dorms for 4 to 6 weeks!. There were some programs that were during the day, all day long, but you lived at home!. Just be prepared, in most you will spend at least 8 hours of the day dancing!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

im sorry i dont know, but i hope you dont mind me asking, how old were you when you started dancing!?

I want to start doing tap and ballet, but im worried im too old, and the others my age are gonna like look down on me as id be terrible at it!. Im 16!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i have ballet most days take as many classes as you can and keep working towards your dream!. practice at home or even at school whenever you have a free minute!. i'm 16 and have just finished my grades, it takes hard work but it is worth it in the end!. keep working towards that dream Www@QuestionHome@Com

i do ballet 7 days a week and i got a scholership to the Rock Ballet Acadamy!. Take more classes and practice at home and you will get really good!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

join a dance school, mitch hewer joined a preforming arts school and look where he is now xWww@QuestionHome@Com