Im 20 and im going to start to learn ballet for the first time, is it too late?

Question

i want to be really good and eventully learn point.

Answer 1

Never too late... I just taught a seventy (well 67) year old man to roll a  kayak.. and he had a success full combat roll in class three whitewater!!

Go For It and enjoy.

Answer 2

its not too late but its easier to learn when ur younger

Answer 3

well you are not going to star in swan lake anytime soon, but its never too late. Honestly, I think it depends on your reasons for doing it, if you want to join the new york ballet, then you might to re-adjust your goal, but if you are just doing it cause you want to learn, then the skys the limit.

I started hockey as an adult, and while I will never be as good as the people who've been on the ice since they could walk I really enjoy it.

i am not familiar with ballet but I remember a 40 year old college prof of mine taking up ballet and eventually doing point.

so enjoy and good luck

Answer 4

David S said it very well.

I am 31, started ballet this past year and my teacher told me last week I can start pointe in Sept :-)  I'm not trying to be a professional dancer or anything but I LOVE ballet and I LOVE to dance.

This makes me happy!

Answer 5

If you are just doing this for fun or personal development, then it's never too late! Go and have a good time, and if you are in good physical condition, it should be all right. Ballet is quite strenuous and point can be painful (yes, I have had bleeding toes). Realistically, it might be a little harder to develop your skill to a professional level at your age however, but not impossible, particularly if you have other dance experience. Good luck!