How many hours a week should i be dancing (ballet)?

Question

I take three two hour lessons a week and then another two hours in my dance studio at my boarding school, going over what i have done in my classes. How much should i be doing a week to keep improving, I have been dancing since i was 4, i am now 15 i have been dancing en pointe for about 2 years now.

Answer 1

that's great!

You've gotten so much oportunity to practice.

Dance as many hours as you can....

The best thing is that you did everything to be happy.

Answer 2

im a dancer and i dance ballet about 5 hours a week but then i also do ither kind of dancing like jazz lyrical and stuff like that.  

Answer 3

There is no proven amount that you should practice, but the amount you are doing right now seems pretty good. I think that 6-10 hours is good. You should also be stretching everyday (if possible). I personally practice all of my dance classes everyday at home for at least an hour each. It's important to work on things that you struggle with in class, and things that are new to you. Don't forget to always touch on the basics though!!