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STARTING BALLET IN MY 20s (MY JOURNEY/WHY YOU SHOULD START BALLET AS AN ADULT w/ No Experience ) 🩰
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2020
- I am probably gonna get 2 whole views on this video, haha! BUT Introducing something new to my channel! Aka My adult ballet journey. Also starting ballet in your 20s and also why you should start ballet as an adult, too, with no experience! This isn't my typical video but has been something I wanted to add to my channel for a while because this is a part of my life :) I made a ballet playlist because I will be making more. Im not sure if anyone will watch this tbh, lol, but this is (like my lily video) a topic on UA-cam that I felt needed more attention and love. I looked for video like this on UA-cam for years and found nothing.
So in this video I talk about 3 topics:
my inspiration to start ballet 1:24
my ballet journey 3:00
why you should start ballet as an adult - 7:37
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Advice from a ballerina that started ballet 3 years ago: do Beginner Classes on youtube and slow them down so you can get all the movements correct. A few of my go-tos are Kathryn Morgan classes - she walks you through every motion. (P.S. I went on pointe last year - I was finally strong enough, and I love it!)
Wow, I don't know how I didn't think about that! Thanks so much for sharing your tips and journey bc comments like these encourages me (and prob others) to keep it up!
@@Werallgonnadie For sure! Yeah I started going to classes at the beginning of my journey, wishing I could do the steps slower!!! When I started doing them on youtube with half the speed has improved my technique so much :)
Kathryn Morgan is awesome, I used some of her videos to stay strong during quarantine.
Im curious about something, will I still get a bit of a arched feet even if I start at 18? My achilles and ankles are not trained since I was a kid so when I try to arch it it is stiff 😔
@@vickychan6815 same thing I'm wondering
I'm 46 and started ballet about 4 years ago and went on pointe after about 18 months. I love ballet!
Wow! That’s incredible! That’s literally my dream 🥺😍 how often were you going to class? And do you have any advice?
I take 2-3 ballet classes a week. My advice would be don't rush it. You need basic technique and strength for pointe. Have fun working up to it. It's totally doable for an adult to go on pointe!
Congrats! That’s my dream too and this gives me hope😊
Wow, you’re so inspirational 😍
Omg wow! Congrats, Im pushing 30 and this gives me hope ☺
I love this! I'm 17 and I always felt a little too late to do it even though I always wanted to do ballet as a hobby
I totally understand. Starting at 23 also felt late but if it is a hobby technically its never too late to start, I think! 😃💛
@Frog Kid yes! you should totally go for it, I've been wanting to pick up the violin again as well as start ballet!
I started when I was 16-17! I'm 18 now and I love it so much. When lockdown started the thing I missed the most was being in the studio.
@@yellowdressbookstore6602 thanks for the supporting comment!
SAME I am 18 and I did Ballet a lonnng time ago but I was told I was too fat :( but I have always wanted to be a Ballerina
I’m 24 and I’m now DETERMINED to learn ballet as a hobby now
I know a dancer who started dancing at 20 years old and she's 47 now and still talking a daily ballet class! You can totally go far even starting at 20!
Honestly that's what I want for me! Thanks for sharing that!
I’m also 20 and I want to do it so bad! I’m starting soon and I don’t know what to expect.
@@amiahedmondson6320 That's awesome! I'm rooting for you too! The right teacher plays a big role in inspiring the student so I hope you can find a great teacher. 😊
@@danceillusion13 tysm!
I'm almost 20 now and wanted to do ballet my whole life, my parents didn't have enough money to afford me dance classes, the new netflix series "pretty tiny things" got me inspired to start stretching up at home, I just hope one day I'm flexible enough and I'll get classes to go and be able to put all my emotions into my dances
This comment is so beautiful 💛 I really have to check this show out that everyone is talking about haha. Anyway I 100% relate to this bc classes are expensive, even for me now. Personally, one thing that I also do outside of ballet to get me flexible is yoga. I somehow found fightmaster yoga on UA-cam and I started there. Good luck on you journey ❤️🩰
@@Werallgonnadie Oeeh Imma check that yoga account!
She has beginner and intermediate challenge. That was how I started practicing my strength and flexibility for free. Lol. I’ll do a video soon about ballet and how yoga helped! 😊
You could look for ballet barre classes on youtube! They are free, and you can do them on your own time.
Best of luck with your dance journey
Damn you just described my life
I’m about to be 22 years old next week. My parents couldn’t afford to pay for dance classes while I was young. Now that I’m old enough to pay for my own classes I’m taking advantage and going to try my best. I’m about to take my first ballet class tomorrow. I’m so excited 🥰
Good luck 😁❤
OMGGG! How did it go!?
@@Werallgonnadie it was amazing. I was nervous for nothing. Everyone there was super friendly and the teacher was very helpful. I’m glad I started now Bc I was able to laugh about the mistakes I made (I made a lot) and I wouldn’t have been able to do that a few years ago. It felt like a dream lol
@@tiffanyduranortiz426 literally me! I also found that everyone there are nice and "chill". I think if I was younger I would've been much harder on myself too as far as mistakes that I make or if I was the right size to fit in. There are a lot of pros to going as an adult, I Ihink! 😃
I’m 22 and I start my ballet class in two weeks!! I’m so excited but very nervous!
Hi!
I'm 16 and I've been doing ballet for thirteen years.
Among the dance styles ballet is often pictured as the serious, strict one, where dancers are pushed to do everything, even harming themselves to reach perfection. Thank you thank you thank you for talking about how it makes you so happy and how fun it is.
Yes it is painful, but it has the power to transform pain in beauty and grace.
Please if you are reading this and are unsure if you want to start doing ballet or not JUST DO, you need this in your life.
Thank you for this comment Sara! It's encouraging other people reading this and i (I am going thru things being the scenes that is making it tough). But I agree, ballet is way more than what you see on shows. Its way better and not as dark! 😃
It motivated me💁💁
Thank you so much!!! I am 16 and I always regretted never starting ballet. This really motivated me to start classes!
Thank you❤❤❤
This reminds me so much of my own ballet journey! I started at 21 and was immediately obsessed with everything ballet. I found a fantastic studio that accepted adults and after my first year moved from adult class into nearly full time vocational training in RAD syllabus. Nearly 18 years later, I am still dancing, just took an advanced level exam (only one left to take!) and have performed with my studio and amateur companies. If you would have told me I would be doing all that at such a late start, I would have never believed it. Keep dancing - anything is possible! x
That's crazy! Is Rad syllabus like personal training? if so that is so cool! Keep telling us about your journey bc that is so cool!
@@Werallgonnadie RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) is a specific style of ballet training - kind of like Cecchetti, Vaganova, etc. and has specific work you need to learn for the exams before you can move into the next level (after passing your exam). I am in Vocational training, meaning it gives you the foundational training you need to audition and move into further ballet training and career. I am clearly much too old to do so, but I loved the challenge of really mastering the technique of ballet. I will def keep you updated on my ballet journey, although will be some time before I attempt my current level exams - need to master 10 fouettes on pointe first! lol :S
@@breakingpointe727 good luck! im so excited for you! Also in upcoming videos ill take about this bc a lot of us have no idea things like these are even an option! 😃💓
This makes me so excited!! I am going to finally start ballet at 20 and knowing you have gotten to where you are from staring at the same age is so inspiring :)
I love this ! I am 46 and just starting. Yes I am! It's been wonderful. Never too late for anything! Chase the things you love!
I love this! 100 percent I agree!
@heather morehouse that's awesome! I'm 47 and would love to take adult ballet classes.
@@marandakeck9868 Come with me! We can have so much fun! And cute outfits! :)
literally 46 thinking "so... you stopped at 8 Tam and did piano instead..." Now keen to do both. Thank you for sharing, definitely inspiring.
This gives me hope thank you
I stopped ballet and violin when I was small but at 19 I’m picking both of them up and hopefully I can get better at figure skating as well after those two ☺️ I’m proud of anyone who is courageous enough to find their passions no matter their age! Keep going
Thank you for this sweet comment! Good luck on your (dance, ice skating and violin) journey 💛💛💛
Ooh, I’m starting ballet and violin and I’m 12 (turning 13 in 16 days!)
I started ballet in my 30's. I felt awkward at first because it's hard, but I've come a long way & am encouraged that I have been & will continue progressing as a ballet dancer.
I will soon turn 30 in a month. I am thinking about taking ballet classes. Thanks for motivating me. Did you go pointe?
This really makes me cry . I’ve always wanted to be a ballerina, but like you my mom wasn’t able to afford it. The closest thing that I’ve done to it was dance classes at my school. I have a daughter now and I want her to dance and do all the things that I’ve never got a chance to. But reflecting on it I feel like I’m pushing my dreams onto her and deciding to start now. Thank you so much for this video. It gives me so much comfort know that I can still become a ballerina.
Ok no offense u cant be a ballerina like a professional ok if you just want to do ballet yes u can:))))) but if u want to become a professional ballerina then no?
@@ahahaha239 you don’t know that
I'm starting ballet at 21 and I intend to be a teacher :)
I started learning ballet at home during Covid and i love it! Sometimes I feel down about starting so late (I'm 26), but I've been enjoying improving my skills via online content and i hope to one day take a real class!
I also started like that too! I thought I was late too (im 24) but adult's start at all ages which really inspired me to go to my first class! Goodluck on your journey! 💛💛💛
My sister and I are 23 and we are starting now! It’s fun and beautiful and makes us feel so empowered with ourselves. We are doing online 😁
Iam 26 too and I'm doing the same now. Starting at home :)
Which videos did you refer to ? Even i would like to start learning.
@@caitrionameisner5605I’m also at that age, your comment is empowering ❤
I am 19, and I had the opportunity to take a ballet class thanks to my college partnering with the ballet company in my city. I've wanted to do ballet since I was little but never had the opportunity. I have no experience with any dance either; I'm a complete beginner!
I just started at the beginning of the semester and it is SO fun and SO hard. We move pretty fast because our instructor says we learn well, and also because it is a professional setting we are expected to learn more quickly. I am glad that it's through the college as well because we have quizzes about ballet history and terminology, which is really helpful in my opinion.
I am so happy to finally be learning ballet. I already love it so much. Maybe one day I can be en pointe :)! My instructor says she is jealous of my turnout, so I guess I'm lucky.
That's so cool that you were able to take classes and learn about ballet like that! I also hope one day I can be on pointe too! Thanks for sharing your journey with this community here! 🩰
I’ve been dancing my whole life, but ballet has always been my mom’s dream to - a dream she’s lived through me cuz her parents couldn’t afford it as a kid - BUT NOW I WANT HER TO LIVE IT FOR HERSELF! She keeps saying she can’t now because of her feet are weirdly shaped 😆 but ima send this to her. Don’t see why so many adults think they’re too old to take classes 😏 people join yoga studios, Zumba studios, why not ballet?
Thats so great! I also think my feet are weird but I think that is why I want to do ballet. Supposedly ballet messes up your feet but if my feet are already messed up who cares haha. I'm glad you found this video helpful 😃💛
I was thinking that in the future I should let my child go to ballet classes because my mom can’t afford it for me.
I am 24 and overweight and I have been doing ballet for about 6 months. I love it, it's hard work but I am hoping I can get to pointe at some point. I am about to take my grade 1 exam to move to grade 2 so thats good news I guess haha
If you are even thinking of doing it, you should. It's helped me so much.
Hey! I was dancing ballet as a kid until I was 14. I gained a lot of weight and stopped because I was bullied and felt embarrassed. I'm 23 now trying to get in shape and start again because I miss it every day. Your video was so inspiring, I hope everything turns out great for you!
I’m so glad you found this video inspiring to go back. That is horrible that you go bullied but that also would’ve made me not want to go back. I found a adult studio with a supportive class and I hope you do too! 💛
I’m 27 now and I loved ballet since I was a child, my mom didn’t have money to put in into the career, I would love to have your courage to just go for it 🥺, you have inspired me , so thank you for this .
So in this video I talk about 3 topics:
my inspiration to start ballet 1:24
my ballet journey 3:00
why you should start ballet as an adult - 7:37
Where did you buy your shirt from supper cute, love the pink!
As someone in their 20s, this is so encouraging! I’ve always wanted to do ballet since I was kid, but unfortunately it was never possible. This gives me hope 🖤
I did ballet when I was 4 years old and dropped it because I hated the group aspect (I'm autistic). Now I'm 19 and I really want to take it up again. I'm drawn to both how graceful it is and how difficult it is as a discipline. There are classes I can take through my uni and I'd really like to start, even though I'm worried it's too late.
this is so cool!! i’m sixteen and have been dancing for fourteen years and this really helped me see ballet from a different perspective. it made me so emotional when you talked about how happy ballet makes you feel because that’s what it should be about, and i think when you’ve been doing it your whole life you really take that for granted. best of luck on your journey, you’re going to do incredible!! 🩰🤍
aw, im so glad you enjoyed this video! It's funny bc comments like this make me so emotional bc it feels like im am connecting with people even thought dark things that are happing in my life. Ballet is my escape and thank you for the encouragement! 💓💓💓
Yes! Ballet should be experienced by everyone! It brings me so much joy to see anyone starting a ballet/dance journey! I hope the art form continues to bring you joy
Thanks for all the encouragement! I will keep making ballet videos about my journey bc it also brings me so much joy :)
I'm a guy and I started ballet when I was 21/22 and made my way to dancing almost every day for a year, and I agree with everything you said here (including being in touch with the feminine). Also, all of the studios I went to were always very very welcoming to male dancers especially. It's seriously underrated for guys, both as an art form and as a means of exercise and getting in touch with your body.
In my first year I even was lucky enough to perform as the prince in The Nutcracker! I met pro dancers, old and young dancers just starting out, and developed friendships that will last a lifetime. And all just because I thought it would be fun and interesting and I liked the aesthetic of it.
I had to take a break for the past two years, but I am dying to go back. I miss all the feelings involved with every class.
Thanks for your video! It's never ever ever too late.
I started at 31 and I'm glad I did 😌
It's never too late! 😃
Love this! I started in my 20s three years ago and it has helped me so much in feeling more confident with my body. I did very little exercise all through school so it was a bit of a climb but for anyone who feels like they can’t see results, keep going. They appear without you realising!
I can relate to this so much! When I when back to ballet after a few months, I found it wasn't as hard as it was the very first time I started. Thanks for the encouraging comment! 💛
This makes me feel so happy to watch. I did dance when I was about 5 but couldn't continue bc of expenses. I started to take college beginner classes. I always wanted to be a dancer as a kid and I loved ballet. I haven't been able to afford it however for the past year but I've been really inspired to start again and to learn online until I can get back into classes. So this makes me happy :)
I just turned 24… And I’m really overweight. Ballet didn’t become a strong dream for me until a few years ago when I learned just how powerful their legs need to be to dance the way they do. 😅 I really wanted to be like that! Strong and lean! …but every article and video I’d found insisted that if you hadn’t started dance from the time you left the womb, it’s too late and you won’t get any good
I had no idea there were adults who started dance in their 20’s and 30’s and onward…. That really gives me hope, so thank you for speaking up. 😅
I am 23 years old and I am going to have my first ballet classes on October 7th and I cannot be gladder and more excided about it; thank you for inspiring me!
Finally found a video that absolutely understands me having a dream of being a ballerina. We both have the same reason why I didn't pursue ballet when I was a kid. I'm 22 and started saving to pursue my dream ♡
Loved this video. I did ballet for about 5 yrs as a kid, but never put the work in outside of class, so I never saw improvement. When we moved about 5 yrs ago I decided not to continue. I regret that decision so much and want to start ballet again, but I was a bit hesitant. Since I am 18 I felt like it was too late and I would never be able to get the flexibility for ballet, but your video has helped inspire me to try.
You have so much advantage with your ballet background. You might think 5 years isn’t long but you have muscle memory that other people starting later don’t have. So you can learn faster if you put in the work! Hope this helped and glad you liked the video! Let me kno what you want to see next!❤️❤️
Gah! Thank you for sharing! I'm 27 and this is my third year in ballet. The closest I'd come to ballet before was basketball for 6 months in elementary school and then the coach moved sooooo... I actually never dreamed about ballet in my youth. It was kind of outside my realm of awareness. A friend, though, moved to the area my senior year of high school and she wore ballet tights to homecoming with her dress and she mentioned that her favorite form of dance was pointe.. As an adult, I needed exercise and my friend's mention had always kind of stuck with me. I began to do a little research and my eyes were opened to a whole new world. I started reaching out to ballet studios in the area and found one that would accept me as a normal ballet student. I take class with 11/12 year olds and it's such a blast. They all have so much personality and the classes are so challenging! I also have yet to get onto pointe, but I can feel my strength building and I can see my body physically changing before my eyes so I know I'm on my way! I can't imagine the strength yet to gain! Thanks, again for sharing! I'm going to go ahead and follow you on insta but incase you wanted to add me back, my name tag is beth_black22 [or 2.b.photography for my business's insta. I post almost every day and there is usually something fun to contemplate in the description =D ]
Hey Beth I love your story! I know it will help others reading the comments on here. I also always had ballet in the back of my mind as an adult bc it was something that I always wanted to do but also bc I need to find a form of exercise that I would love to do! I am so excited about my future journey. I know it will also be a long one to get on pointe too. I did delete my instagram app a few months ago to focus on UA-cam and because there are other thing in my life that I am dealing with rn but if I get it back in a few months i'll check you out! Hope you can understand xxx 💛🩰
@@Werallgonnadie no worries, friend! I can totally understand not spreading yourself too thin! It’s wise! Thanks for your reply!
I appreciate your channel so much!! I am a 16 who has just started ballet as an ex gymnast who kinda just feels super behind and this is exactly the story I need to hear/look up to.
I am so glad you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring! 😃
Girl I’m exactly the same as you! I started ballet 2 months ago in the midst of covid, with no previous dance experience. I’m 24, and I totally resonate with everything you said. I love that I get to leave the outside world and just hone in on the movement. My fashion has also become more feminine, and I feel much more graceful! I really enjoyed this video, you said it so well. Thanks!!
I started ballet 2 years ago when i was 16. I thought i started too late but i improved so much and i will go on pointe this week! This was one of my biggest dream and im so happy
How often do you take classes? I'm starting Monday, one class per week, but its only 40 minutes, so I was thinking about attending another studio too.
I danced from the age of 5-13 but never had the confidence to go on pointe. I love that you were so open about your journey and financials. So intimidated to find an in person dance studio, so I'm taking online classes for now. Thank you for the amazing inspiration!
Thank you for this video! I’m 23 and I’ve been thinking for a while to do ballet but haven’t been sure since I’ve never done it before. It is a beautiful form of art and now I’ll definitely look into it 🩰
I'm 23 too.. It is one of my resolutions for the new year to try it! I was so anxious that I was too late, thanks for your comment~~ 💕
I'm 20 and I just started a few weeks ago, I absolutely love it! I have no experience btw, I've never danced before so this is really hard, but I already love it and I'm passionate about it. I hope one day I'll be strong enough to dance along to every kind of rhythm lol
Im 24 and the new netflix series got me inspired. I always felt like this kinda thing was too late to start at but your video made me even more motivated. I’m looking into classes now!
I am 24 too! So happy for you! I didn't even know there was a new series on ballet! Let me know how your new journey goes!
@@Werallgonnadie Yeah its called Tiny Pretty Things! And I totally will thank you for the inspiration. I hope to see more of your journey as well 💗
You are sweet! I will definitely post more of my journey and I will also check out tiny pretty things 😊👍🏻
i’ve been dancing since i was 8 but didn’t start ballet until i was 15 i was put on pointe my first year bc the teacher didn’t realize how little ballet training i had. luckily i didn’t have get any injuries but i think i’ve improved a lot. my feet used to be terrible and weak but now after 3 years i even got a lead role for nutcracker and i’m summer fairy for our cinderella performance. it definitely can be hard when you start late but i don’t regret it:)
omg! That is so amazing! A lead role in the nutcracker and AND A FAIRY is goals! Thanks so much for sharing and the encouragement! 💛
Tysm for this video, i'm 17 and i wanna start ballet bc i love it so much but i'm so insecure about it and scared that ppl will judge me or think i'm weird but this really encouraged me :)
This was so motivational! Definitely will look to taking some classes
I am so glad! I hope you do and I hope you have fun! 💛🥰
I am not starting ballet, it is not that I am not interested, but I chose to start figure skating as soon as the pandemic is over. (I am 22 years old). So many interesting aesthetic sports out there, but I can't take too many things all at once! I want to be able to do jumps and all those cool tricks on ice, hopefully in two or three years. It's inspiring to see people start aesthetic sports in their adulthood. Gymnastics, ballet, figure skating, those sports are heavily associated with childhood. However, I am not giving up. This video was really inspiring. I hope your journey will always be smooth! We are on a similar but different path. Figure skating and ballet are similar in some ways, both very demanding and require years of hard work to be really good at it.
I will always root for you! Subscribed :) hope to see more of you in the future.
P.S: I started classic piano at 17. Felt really late to start it, but now I can play my favorite pieces. It feels VERY rewarding after a few years in.
Oh my gosh! How amazing! It is so funny! As an adult I want to try everything. For a minute I was starting pole dancing, ballet and I started UA-cam but that became too much for me. Ice skating is another beautiful sport. I feel like starting a sport that takes a lot of time and dedication as an adult is so empowering. Here in Texas there are aren't that many rinks. Do you live somewhere cold, just wondering? thanks for sharing your story 💛💛💛
I am 29 years old about to start learning ballet. I always wanted to learn but my parents couldn't afford it when I was a kid and my teens to early adulthood never had the confidence to learn since I always thought ballet was for kids. Seeing videos like this one really gave my the confidence to sign up and try. Thank you ❤❤
Oh my gosh I love seeing these kinds of videos. It's never too late to find something you love - and hearing you say that you don't think you're very good, but still love it is an important mindset that I think our society has left behind. (i.e. if you can't do something well/profit from it, then it's a waste of time) [also there's lowkey a stigma that dancers, specifically ballerinas are really pretentious, so I'm glad you mentioned the community you have with your studio!] xx
I am so glad you liked also you bring up some good points! its funny bc I am still not good at ballet but I am posting a video of me doing bc I love it and want to get better. The mindset that you mentioned makes feel like a child again and I just want to hold it close to my chest. That's why keep showing up to ballet! And it's time to shine some light on how awesome the ballet community is 😃🩰💓
Thank you for this video. I am also in my twenties and interested in starting ballet or some type of dance. I have gymnastics and tumbling experience, but no ballet. It just made me happy to see someone else that is “too old” (not really but that’s what we think!) trying something so new to them. You keep it up, and hopefully I can try it soon!!!
Oh my gosh, exactly! If you show a interest in ballet at an older age you start to wonder if it's too late. Trying something new as you get older is so beautiful to me. Anyway I hope you can try it soon too!
Thank you so much love, my dream had always been to dance ballet, but I couldn't practice, now I'm 19 and I want to start
ballet has been such a dream of mine, too 🤩 Let me know how your adult ballet journey goes! 💛
I'm 19 and just started! I definitely recommend stretching a lot. I am not flexible at all. I hope you are able to start though, because it's genuinely so fun and rewarding. I've only been at it for two weeks and I love it.
I really really loved this video. Its so well constructed and interesting, adored how you talked about self talk, feminine energy and being connected with one’s body instead of being stuck in the notion of performance. I stumbled upon this video after having searched for figure skating content since like you I chose to finally sign up for my dream sport at 20, I started taking beginning adult ballet classes as a supplement to FS, and wow? I never knew how fun and lighthearted ballet could be? It was always pictured as a kind of torture sport where everything seemed to hurt etc. I agree with you on the cute outfits, aaaahhh seriously my inner child is always so pleased with wearing baby pink during ballet practice 😭
I’m glad more adults have decided to please their inner child and do what their soul wants to do instead of feeling sorry of the ‘what ifs’ of the past, your video is a step towards helping those people so thank you! 🤍
PS: If you’re reading this, whoever you are, you are NOT a leftover of wasted potential of what sport or hobby you could’ve practiced as a child. As a woman it’s so important to value yourself and your capabilities at whatever age you are. It’s okay to start now rather than never.
Hearing what you said towards the end really resonated with me completely.
Im so happy to see this Video! I recently started taking online ballet classes online and I’m 21, im happy to see someone about my age going through the same process. I feel more motivated! 😄
Yesss! I felt like there wasn't that many videos of people that started their journey in their 20's so I am so glad you liked this video! I will be making more so that you guys will have a place to go to for inspiration and encouragement 💛
SAME!!! I'm 27 and I've always loved ballet but because I wasn't a dancer as a kid, had noodle arms and legs lol, and didn't do gymnastics I figured it wasn't my thing and I was never meant to do it. My mom tried to put me in a class at 2 years old but I was so shy, my first day I ran out, then I tried it again when I was 8 along with gymnastics and tap all in one class because of movies like the Barbie and the Nutcracker and Broadway musicals like Annie or Cinderella. It wasn't just ballet, I wanted to dance. But my teacher who taught the classes at the rec center ran away with her boyfriend with all the money donated for the performance on the night of the recital and I was forced to give it up because my parents didn't have the money to send me to a new class after that. I watched dance movies like Step-Up, Dirty Dancing 1 and 2, etc. all through my teenage years(and still do haha) it inspired me enough to take ballroom dance lessons after I graduated high school, and then I finally started ballet from home when I tapped into that love of dance again and had the confidence to actually stick to it. I love this video and I just felt a personal connection to your story so much. Love it and I wish you luck and blessings on the rest of your amazing journey.
I feel so connected YOUR STORY in this comment. It's so funny how powerful movies could be even if it was just a barbie movie, lol. That's so crazy about your teacher btw. I am so glad you liked this video! I will make more about my journey. Hopefully you keep talking about yours bc I was looking for people like you and your story on UA-cam before I started talking my first ballet class 😃
Connecting to my body and femininity is exactly why I want to start ballet🥺
Whoa, so im a male ballet dancer here. Started when I was 8 and I’m almost 19 now. I actually quit last year for a year and joined back in April, and I never was the most flexible and most technically good, but I was solid and reliable. Before I quit my work ethic was meh, but I still managed to be solid at the age of 17. If I push myself really hard now, I could be top class in my company again. Due to a lack of men and my age, I had to perform Sugar Plum Cavalier on stage for my company haha, but it was really fun. So if any of you wanna jump into it, but you’re scared, don’t be. It’ll make you a better person and it will give you a better image of yourself :)
Really lovelly video. I started ballet at 17 'and in my first studio they really didn't give much attention to the adult dancers at all, but thankfully I only stayed there for a couple of months and in the new studio even was able to start pointe classes and other dance styles. Also helped me a lot going to vacation courses, even thoug I knew I'd probably be the oldest and least experienced in the class.
that's similar to what I experienced. I would love to go on pointe eventually. I have never heard of vacation courses! ill have to look that up!
I danced from 3-18 and came back after 7 years and have loved coming back. As to the sickle foot, make sure to always present the inner heel to the audience- which turns out your foot more. I’m glad you found dance and love it, keep it up!
I personally started as a baby but it doesn’t matter what age you start at! You just need the determination and love it takes to do your best in ballet or anything where people think it’s better to start early. Just have fun with it, it’s all about the experience and the feeling of just doing something you like ❤️🩰✨
YESS! Follow the good feelings! Thanks for the encouragement! These comments are so helpful to me :)
@@Werallgonnadie Im so, glad you keep doing you!
I'm really thankful that you made this video, because I am from the North of Mexico and there's not many ballet academies in here, I couldn't even find many videos in spanish about doing ballet as an adult. I am 22 years old and when I was little ballet was MORE expensive so I never take classes, but there's no reason I couldn't start now💕 thank you for inspiring me, I wish you the best in your classes, you look really cute in pink🌟
Im 27 and just started Ballet classes. Its always been in my heart, never felt good enough to do it. Super motivated now
Hi! Lemme say, I love your channel name. I started ballet from scratch about a year ago at 20 with a similar journey of doing yoga for several years beforehand. I took a class through my college which met twice a week. I was working with dancers who had a lot more experience than me, and I learned so much from being the worst one in the class. I'd even recommend finding a teacher who will allow you into a slightly more advanced class because, in my experience, it gets you to work harder and you may learn tips from observing the more experienced ballerinas.
Tried online classes during the pandemic; gave myself too many injuries, so I am working on strength training. I highly recommend learning more about anatomy to work your flexibility and strength more effectively. I thought I would never achieve middle splits, but with better understanding of hip anatomy I am almost there!
Best of luck on your ballet and youtube journey. This video made me smile!
im so interested in the this strength training that you are taking about! are you also lifting weights by any chance? either way thanks for all you tips! I will definitely try to apply them to my ballet journey! 😃💓
@@Werallgonnadie I personally don't do weights because I feel that just using body weight and sometimes resistance bands keeps me from overworking muscle groups. Some people get amazing results from weights though! A ballerina who comes to mind with lifting weights is Sara Mearns, her workouts are absolutely I N S A N E and inspiring. Ive recently been following Maria Khoreva on UA-cam, she has some amazing strengthening videos without much equipment.
Thank you so much for this! I want to start lifting weights bc ppl get crazy result but idk where to start. I want to make sure I get the form right :/ thanks for the recommendations! I will check them out! 😊😊
I have been dancing for four-ish years and it is definitely worth it. It is life-changing, not only physically but mentally. when I started dance I was in modern, then a year later I started ballet. For weeks I came home crying (keep in mind that I was twelve) because felt like I wasn't good enough at it. I felt like was never going to catch up because some of the girls there have been dancing since they were three. But, that made me try even harder, and I feel like I have come so far. I love dance so much and you should definitely stick to it. 🙂
omg that happened to me I started with just hip hop (this was last year and I was 11 everyone else was 7-9) and I would come home and just cry because everyone was younger and better, and a few days ago I was invited to a master hip hop class that will be thought by a broadway professional I am so thankful that my mom didn't let me quit and you're right it is so worth it!
Thanks for the encouragement to keep up with this creative expression in my life! And thanks for sharing your journey to help keep us newbies inspired 😃🩰
Omg that's insane! Have fun time! 💛💛
Congrats for starting! I started in my early 30s. It was so good for me and the hardest thing that I ever did! But my posture improved, my legs and butt became sculpted and I got to perform in recitals. I didn't want to wear tights and a leotard at first, because I thought that those were for "real" dancers. But I was told that it's important for beginners even more than pros, because the teacher needs to see your body alignment, so that you don't injure yourself, which made a lot of sense when I thought about it. I developed a disability in my 40s, but I still went to dance. I am now in my 50s and still taking ballet. It's been very good for me. It has also helped with my body issues. I used to wear baggy clothes to hide myself.
I highly suggest that whatever age you're at, if you want to dance you should. You don't want to look back at your life with regrets.
Thanks for posting this!
Enjoy!
I have started learning ballet at 20 this year. Thank you for this video it's been so interesting !
I am really glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully you keep us updated on your journey so it keeps us all inspired! 😃💛
I’m so glad you made this video
I am now 22 years old and started ballet. Just like you my parents could not pay for classes when I was younger so I attended few weeks and that was it. But I never stopped dancing. I would watch the barbies and dance at some event for fun. When I moved out for college I decided to take classes. I am not 5 weeks in. It is challenging but I love it. I am planning to have private classes when the studio opens up. My dream is to be in points and do couple of shows/competitions. Thank you so much for inspiring me to continue !
I'm 19. I danced really seriously until 12 and then quit. I've been wanting to get back into it but I'm scared because of how out of shape I am now. This was really helpful and inspiring to get me back into it
I am so glad that this inspired you! Im not pro at all and comments like these also give me motivation to keep it up! Let us know how your journey goes!
I want to become a ballerina but it's too late for me. I'm 12 years old and a quick learner. I'm naturally flexible and I work out a lot. But the worst thing about me is, I have big breasts. I haven't seen any ballerinas with big breasts. I see it almost as a requirement. I cry everyday just because of that. Why can't I be normal?
@@whiffles760 nobody is normal every one is unique and you can do it you can do Ballet I believe in you 😊
I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU!!!!!! i've always wanted to start ballet but couldn't and now with so many resources, im exited!!!!!!
Yes I’m 21 and I want to start, guitar, piano and ballet especially because I want to be in pageants and I feel as if ballet can help be me more structured but I’ve always had a interest in ballet.
I did ballet as a child on and off until I was 11 and then I stopped. I was the youngest in my group and they were going on pointe but the teacher didn't feel like I was ready and there was no other group... I just started again I'm 27 years old! I love it! It makes me so happy! Going to buy leotards and practicing at home! It's so much fun!! I didn't think I could start as an adult but I wish I did it earlier! (It's a school for only adults and mostly beginners)
Hi, I am 20 and I am a Dance major in college. I had never taken a ballet class before college. I had done more of contemporary dance before, but ballet is totally different. The amount of growth ballet influences is amazing. I want to be a performer eventually we will see how it goes.
That is amazing! I have learned so much in ballet to about myself too. I feel like you should keep sharing your journey bc I had no idea you could become a ballet performer if you are older! Hopefully you come back bc im so interested 😃🩰💓
This is really inspiring! I'm currently 15 and ballet has always been a dream of mine (Since the time I saw barbie and the swan lake when I was 4) and I'm finally being honest with myself caring less of what people think of me (I'm the "quiet kid") and more of what I want! Problem is I've been moving around since the day I was born and not in locations with dance schools and since I'll be moving to a boarding school I think it will be impossible then too at least for the following three years. AFter that I'll probably move into a big city for a degree and might be able to then (If I get a part-time job). That's all the hope I have right now but I just wanted to share. If you're wondering whether to start or not, go for it. You'll soon figure out if it's something for you and even if it wasn't, at least you won't regret not having tried. Good luck!
Thank you for this comment. The part of barbie and the sweat lake was literally me lol. I also dreamed of doing ballet but I knew I had to wait till I moved to a big city and I had a better job. I think in life its good to have goals to look forward to :)
@@Werallgonnadie Thank you for replying :)
im sixteen and just signed up for a beginner ballet course. I'm so excited i could cry!
Well, I'm 21 this year I'm starting with pointe, I've been dancing for 3 years, with a good trainig, I mean, dancing almost everyday going to the gym and looking for any oportunnity to dance more and more.
I do realize that the difference between ages it's tuff but maybe finding people that have the same issues and finding also a taches can work very nice for every person that's struggling with finding a ballet class for her age. Remember you can start late and still succed.
I really love this message so much bc if you don't have any experience with dance, as an adult, it seems like its too late. Stories like your are refreshing and also inspiring! 💓🩰
i’m 17 going on 18 and i’ve always thought i was too old to start, this helped tremendously. thanks!
I can’t believe I actually found a video on this!! I felt so alone in wanting to start ballet as an adult. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️
Thank you for putting this out. I’m 19 years old now and felt like it’s too late for me to ever learn. I wanted to do ballet at 6 but didn’t have the resources or time for it and now wanted to try it out.
My family couldn’t afford ballet, but it was always what I wanted to do since I was a kid. I use to wear tutus year round as a kid thinking I was a ballerina. There are pictures of me wearing one in the snow with a coat because my family couldn’t get me to wear real winter clothes, hahah. I saved any magazine picture with the “ballet aesthetic.” I took a class at 19 I’m college for a PE class (yes, my university made us take some class like this, but I got to take ballet). I had so much fun, but always thought adult ballet wasn’t a thing so I stopped. I’m 31 now and took a virtual freebie class with the Atlanta Ballet this morning and had so much fun! I’m going to keep going and doing things online too. Also thank you for this video and also for making a note about the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine. Totally on the same page!
I danced as a small child and my grandparents were told “we’ve taken X as far as we can”, which seems like a nice way to say I was crap. I started again in the summer as a 32-33 year old and I’m not crap at all. I dance 4-5 times a week and love it and thoroughly recommend it. I’m dancing virtually over zoom as there’s no options for adults in my area and we’re all still in a lockdown anyway, but I’m happy to stay virtual and I’m converting my spare room into a studio space.
That is amazing and I had no idea that there was options of classes on zoom! thanks for sharing that bc a lot of people want other dance options during these times :)
@@Werallgonnadie theres so many options! I dance with Dance Because and Ballet For Women, but there are so many options now!
I am so excited, I am 21 and starting my online intro ballet class in 2 weeks! Your video has encouraged me so much! :)
Omg I’m so excited for you! Tell us how the online classes are going!
@@Werallgonnadie The first class has been very nice! I was the only student so the teacher could correct me very well! I am so excited to continue :)
I love that! it was like a private class!
Yaaay i might be starting ballet this month or the next at last! I’m 26 yo and am so excited!
I don't know why this just now showed up in my UA-cam recommended but I'm super happy for you! I started at 7 and went all the way until I was 16 (I was also inspired by Barbie). However, I then had a somewhat similar experience to you where my parents couldn't afford it and had to stop. I was super devastated and never thought I'd be able to return because I'm too old. But recently I found a studio near me that takes adult beginners. (I'm not really a beginner but I lost a lot of my skills) I'm almost 25 so I'm kinda iffy on it but I think I might try again :)
Hello! I’m 15, and have kinda felt of fish when it came to dance class, I’m in color guard so I do have some dance experience but haven’t started ballet because of fear, this video was very inspiring, thank you so much!!
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I am so glad you found this video inspiring! and I hope one day get to try ballet ❤️ I also just want you to know hope much I appreciate your sweet comment 💓💓
I started ballet when I was only 3 but I stopped at 8 or 9 so I could focus on competition dance. I wish I never did this. Competitions wore me out and I stopped dance all together at 10 now I want to try again and now I’m 13 and I remember a plié and a tendu and that’s it. I want to try it again! I hope you have fun in the ballet community 🤍🩰
Thank you so much for this sweet comment! Unfortunately I feel like sometimes we have to stop hobbies like this to realize if this is something we want to continue. Anyway good luck on your journey 🩰💛
I would recommend tightening your drawstrings so that the shoe can form to your foot better, which well help the gapping at around 7:24 in the video :)
okay thank you for that. I never thought to do that!
Hey girl, I love this video! I started adult ballet a few weeks back and am always looking for inspo in fellow adult beginners.
I love that you said you’re not a perfect dancer but Just love doing it & thats enough, so inspiring 🤍
I am so glad you enjoyed this video! Although I should be the last person to make a video on ballet bc im so new I feel like that is why I should make a video on ballet. There aren't a lot of adult ballet videos on YT but there should be to inspire us beginners! I am glad you found this inspiring 💛💛
Thank you for sharing & for the encouragement :) I’m 25 and I did some ballet in high school.... not at a professional company or anything, just some basic ballet & dance classes in place of P.E. at my school. (We had diff dance units so we would do 3 weeks of ballet, 3 weeks of jazz, etc.) I absolutely loved it.
In college I took 2 musical theater dance classes, but then I switched majors & left dance behind. :/ I really miss it & have been wanting to get back into ballet. Sadly there aren’t any adult ballet classes offered near where I live.... so idk what I’m gonna do, but I would really like to start learning again.
That really sucks but some people say that they start with online class or videos (slow down to learn the moves) so maybe you can start there. Unfortunately I did have to move to a bigger city and get a bit older and wait till I had a better job to start class so maybe that could be an option for you? xxx
I'm 26 and always wanted to be ballerina. However I think it is too late :) you inspired me thank you so much 🌼 🩰
yes girl! I'm 21 and I wanted to start ballet before the pandemic hit :) still waiting!!
haha, makes sense! If you ever want to dip your feet in ballet while you wait, check out a few online dance classes :)
I started ballet when I was 10 and then I stopped. I went back when I was 16, then I stopped. Now that I'm 20, I really wanted to pursue my dream as a Ballerina. So I've decided to do simple stretches at home.I just started a month ago.I Do some workout routines, and try to remember all of the lessons I've taken before. UA-cam and Pinterest helped me a lot. I wish I could take face to face classes soon, but for now, UA-cam is my friend.
I feel less alone because I felt me starting at 13 was really late but for you being 20 is amazing starting ballet. I envy how open you are about it, I’ll definitely will be watching ur videos:,) more!
I am so glad that you feel less alone bc that is how I feel like after reading the comments on this video! I love ballet and I will try to make more videos on it and my journey as I keep going :)
this video is so inspiring and made me want to try gymnastics again after nearly 10 years. i did gymnastics from 6 months to 5 years old and i stopped because my mom said she couldn't afford to pay for my ballet and gymnastics fees both at once so i had to choose one of them. i chose ballet and never once did i regret the decision but i do miss gymnastics a lot although everyone around me has been telling me that im too old to start again. this video just made my day thank you!
I am so glad this inspired you! I did gymnastics for a few months and it was so fun! Hope you have a fun time ! 😃
I would love to have the courage to do what you are doing. I did take ballet class for 5 years when I was in elementary and middle school but then I became overweight and had to stop because my knees were hurting and I had to get surgery on both of them. Now I'm 22 and I'm trying to lose weight and just the thought of taking classes again when I'll be skinnier is a dream but I'm pretty scared people would judge me. I still put on my pointe shoes once in a while (yes, they still fit me).. Keep going! You are brave!
Honestly I would definitely recommend going when you feel ready. I started at home too bc I felt insecure about my back acne. I had to get to the point were I felt confident enough to do it anyway on my own. All I would say is my experience all of the adults there are very welcoming and supportive of each other and it made me think the I should started sooner! Anyway keep it up and I am glad that you liked the video 😃💛🩰
Many congrats for following your dreams! There are so many people who dream of dancing, but they don't take the time to learn how. Good for you! It's great that you're sticking with it - and that you've seen how much it benefits your life. :)
I'd given up on my dream of taking a ballet class but I kept having this recurring dream of my doing pirouette after pirouette. A couple of weeks ago I ordered a pair of ballet shoes and for now my room is my dance studio 😊
Loved the video! I started ballet just before I turned 17 and even then I thought I was too old. But taking my first class changed my life, I have been going to classes for two years now and I can’t do pointe yet because of covid, but I love it so much anyway and I know if I keep working hard one day I’ll get there. It is never too late ❤️
omg that is amazing! I want to stick to it so I can one day do pointe too! thanks for sharing! 💛
YASS BARBIE! Lol but fr im 12 and even tho im still young and i can still learn, i always thought it couldn't work because im not very flexible. But im sooooo so committed into dancing and ballet! Goodluck on your journey!!
thank you! I think bc you are still young and plan to be committed I think you will definitely have luck becoming flexible :)
A little advice for all the broke guys like me out there!!!:
I am in ballet since I was 5/6yo, it's ten years now,but I was in studio only for 7/8 years long because ballet is really expensive so when I was 11/12yo I left. When I tell you that this was my most heartbreaking decision, it's no joke. I kept having nightmares about dance (me not be able to use my legs anymore and rejecting my decision, me in a burning studio,me at 40 years old crying at work because it's not what I wanted to do etcetera), I cried every night, abandoned every activity I was doing, rejecting any kind of replacement. Then I understood that living without dance couldn't be an option. So I started hip hop and modern. I felt better but it was not the same and c0vid ended up with taking this away too. So I got it: nothing could ever replace ballet. And I started again. But not in class. At home. It's really to expensive for my family and i have to accept that I'm never going to be a professional ballerina. But I'm never going to stop dancing. Now I have 10 years of dance experience so I dance by myself but if you're a beginner I really discourage to dance by yourselves. I still suggest to do simple exercises because in the end it doesn't matter what you do, what burns your heart is ballet, from the biggest to the smallest movements you can do. When I will feel confident enough I'm going on pointe again but guys if you have poor experience I REALLY suggest to avoid dangerous movements. When I will be an adult I'll definitely take ballet classes because I can't separate from this form of art, I am born with dance in my heart and I really can't help it. If you can't afford ballet, don't feel sad, one day you are going to dance if you really want to and you even have the possibility to dance at home. Sorry for the bad English but I'm italian. Love u all little swans🤍🤍
Good luck! Ballet was one of my childhood dreams (I blame Barbie Swan lake for it), but I was always told that I'm too clumsy and fat for it (even tho I'm tall and slim), so I didn't even try it out, and it's one of my biggest childhood regrets...
Thanks and I hope maybe one day can give it a try. Ig Barbie made everyone want to start ballet lol 😂
-Like most adult ballet dancers have said it's never too late to start ballet. It never crossed my mind that once you're x age it's too late. Perhaps at a certain age it's more of too late to become a professional. What I say is people take up football, soccer and other hobbies but not every hobby/person wants to be a professional at it...same goes with ballet
-I think everyone if they wish to do ballet should do it. You may not be good at it but at the very least ballet makes you aware of posture, can be an intense workout, keep you limber/flexible (vs stiff), keep muscles strong, relieve stress and more. Besides having stop growing as an adult, a pro to taking ballet as an adult is there no pressure on you except the one you put on yourself. Taking ballet as a kid/teen there's a bit more pressure I find both internally and externally.
-Personally, if a class doesn't have a consistent/regular instructor it's a no for me. My reasoning is a permanent teacher will over time get to know me;my strengths and weaknesses . This in turn gives them the ability/knowledge to aid and push me to improve. Another factor I'm choosy about is the space. I prefer a studio space as it is made for dance and also puts me in the dance mentally. I understand some recreational classes dont have the ability to be in a studio and I have nothing against taking one in a non-studio. I prefer a dance space as it puts me mentally ready. For one if I have to do things on a wood or non-dance floor I'm more hesitant to do the moves full out as my fear of slipping and falling keeps distracting me. Also wall of mirror (and barre for ballet) I need as that's the spot to check alignment and form
-Ballet and dance in general to me, requires more mentally than physically. That is more goes on within my mind(thinking) than me preforming the moves.It's a mental and physical workout. I find from having done ballet, coordination of several body parts is better than those who have no dance experience. Meaning I can move my arms and legs at the same time(coordinate) without thinking too much about it...For instance in a mixed class, the ones with no experience tend to think only on one body part(legs or arms) and forget the other body part that suppose to move at the same time.
-If you're curious to my dance history...not a professional but have done it for enough years (7-8ish yrs). I dont want to say "long time" as compared to others I feel i took average amount...though I could be wrong. I started with ballet "late" at 9 at a small studio and was with them for 2 years before unfortunately they were forced to close. I took another year of ballet at another small studio before my family moved. The year we moved I took a year off dance as I needed to find another studio as well as adjust to the new environment. The next year I found a studio and was taking ballet as well as jazz/modern class. Taking up dance after a year off was a hard adjustment. I had to remind my body of moves I knew how to do and it was frustrating that I wasn't able to preform as well. But once muscle memory kicked in it was a bit easier. Bringing up the studio point I mentioned previously, the old studios I went to I realize were more relaxed than the new one, as I had a lot of bad habits that weren't corrected. Can't hate that teacher though as she had many students in a small dance space. Also found it a bit hard to break ballet rules when in my other dance. For instance not being so pulled up and turning out. Back to the current studio which is where I did my final four years of ballet, jazz,modern. I decided to quit dance despite the ability to take it for a year more before university for a several reasons. I could elaborate but it would cause this comment to be longer than it is right now. My final year of dance I did get approval to start pointe work which sometimes I think to myself I should of just stuck it out for a year more as I really wanted to try pointe work but then the some of the reason for me quitting come to mind. I went to a university that offered ballet and modern that fulfilled an half an art credit each. Naturally I took both for credit and stress relief. Dancing again after a break brought back many feelings like joy, it's a bit hard to describe if one hasn't experience it. I guess the phrase "feels like home" sort of explains it. I haven't had a proper ballet or dance class in years and I miss it. Dance as an adult without those pressures as a child/teen really allowed me to enjoy the moment. I hope in the future to take up ballet again and try pointe work. My only connection to ballet is I still do certain ballet strengthening exercises to keep strong such as ones for my ankles and feet and stretching.
---Apologies to your eyes, I hope they're not too tired from reading this essay of a comment. I believe you'll be able to do pointe in the future. The question of when all really depends on how much effort in and out of class as there is no set number of years before pointe work. I had 7 years before approval while my friend took 13 years of classes. You're body stop developing so now it's all about how strong every body part is that will determine. A bit of foot flexibility does play a role but strength I feel is primary. I mean you're balancing the body on your toes so strength required. I say whole body as; core is what holds you up, feet are what pushes you up to toe, legs are attached to feet so they need to support...basically our parts are all connected, having one off or weak can be a domino effect. Best way to improve is practicing aka stretching/strengthening exercises everyday. I think this was one factor to why i was able to advance and get better faster than my friend...practice makes perfect right?
-The sickling of your foot could be weak ankles as your not pushing and maintaining your weight over the foot...or your center is not where it should be and your not pulled up. For tendu you need to use the floor more; think of pushing the floor as in pushing down through the ground instead of pushing to the side. Ballet is thinking about lengthening and expanding, torso up(upper body) is pulling towards the ceiling while legs (lower half) are pushing through the floor.
....there are a lot of ballet videos out there but if you like I can give more info/tips/exercise recommendation. Again I was never a professional but I'll try my best to help. Again sorry for long read...it's the reason I'm stopping here though I could converse more haha.
It means a lot to me that you took the time out of your day to watch and leave me this comment 💛I’ve only taken like 10 classes of ballet at this point but you are so right that as an adult there isn’t a pressure that you get as child dancer. I think I should go more often (eventually) to put pressure on myself so I can get better and stronger. I am in awe of all and any ballet dancer. Thank you for sharing your story. Also thanks for your advice! Ballet really is more mental I have also found but I love to learn about something that is more creative as an adult. Thanks again for your beautifully encouraging comment 💛🩰