Do you think ballet is for me?

Question

I've always been interested in ballet but never pursued it. I don't have any experience in dance or anything to that nature, so I think that if I took classes I'd be behind by a mile... but I'd be willing to work at it.

I'm 13, 14 in October. I'm an only child, so therefore I was raised alone and that may be the reason I like being alone so much today. I tried volleyball for a few years but grew to hate it, and I've realized I'm just not for team sports. I like anything that I can express myself in, for example, reading, writing, and style. I don't have many friends in school because I don't have anything in common with them. But, I think that if I took ballet I could make friends with people who shared the same interests. Do you think ballet is for me?

Also, what has ballet done for you? How have you changed since you started taking it?

Answer 1

Ballet is known to be one of the "basics" of dance, so it would be fine for a beginner. It is very individualized. As for expression, I took dance for many years and found that I can express myself better with lyrical and jazz dance. I've been taking ballet since I was very young, so I don't know what I was like before. But I was forced to take a break from dance for a few years so I know that ballet and other types of dance definitely provide an outlet for me from whatever is going on in my life. Also, since ballet is more structured, it's very easy to see yourself progress with practice and diligence. If you do decide to take ballet, good luck and enjoy yourself. :)

Answer 2

i think ballet is for anyone who's willing to take the time and effort.. and it sounds like you really want to commit.

it's never too late to begin dancing. i think you're really going to like it. it's a great form of exercise and an excellent way to make friends. Ballet is great for learning the basics. It teaches you proper posture and body control.

As for me, ballet has really helped me with other forms of dance, such as jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and even hiphop.  i still remember the time i went to my first ballet class.  i was worried that i wasn't going to like it but that all changed once i stepped onto the dance floor. Dance is a way to express yourself in a completely different way. it's also a great stress reliever.  you should try it. i think you'll love it!