I'm the least likely ballet dancer EVER - should I still try it?

Question

I'm 15 and a half and 5'10 (I know dancers should start early and tend to be short). I had a bit of dance as a little kid and then this past year in school took a mandatory dance class where we only learned a little bit, but I still really liked it. I'm not totally stiff, but I'm not the world's most flexible or fit person, either. Is there any way I could still do ballet? I'm a really hard worker. Or should I go for a different type of dance?

Answer 1

i say go for it! if you really like something, noone can stop you... and plus once you get into the program, your flexibility will increase and it also puts you in really great shape.

Answer 2

i do ballet and we have people come and start to dance at every age. If you want to then try I'm sure you'll get better fast since your older and can understand things better. Go for it, its amazing (:

Answer 3

i hate ballet but it helps your feet and ur knees 2 b stronger but its not fun.

Answer 4

Well if you liked it, i think you should do it. I myself, im not that flexible. And my dance coach recommended me to take a ballet 2 class. I have to take it, for competing company. But im 13 and not that flexible. And i think you'll do fine. Dance is hard work, and if you work hard at it. You will get pretty good. So i think you should take it, good luck!

Answer 5

Well, if you like ballet, keep trying. :) Eventually you will become more flexible. Trust me. It might be a while, but like they say, practice makes perfect.

Answer 6

You are never too old to start!  I started dancing at 22 years old!  I worked really hard and was on pointe in 3 years and then danced with a contemporary company after 5 years.   You can absolutely do it.  The amount of work and effort you put into it will equal what you get out of it.  Does that make sense?  All the luck in the world to you!  =)

Answer 7

no u should stick with yur 1st chooice cz its always the right one....and ballet will get u very fit and flexible...dnt worry bout the age....remember age is just a number...trust me u wen u get in that dance room there might be kids just as old as u.. and even if u r the oldest...u could grace the kids with yur charm.....i have same problem but now u inspired me to do it. i thank u..<3

Answer 8

Go for it, if you're committed it can happen.  The last thing you want is to never try and regret it the rest of your life.  Try several dance styles so you limber up quickly.

Answer 9

definately! ballet is the base of all dance anyway and its gorgeous to watch and do, if you want to be good in other types of dance to ballet could help alot but id say yeah take ballet but maybe try some others too