@@monermccarthy7198 I know I've never forgotten how disappointed I was. Luckily another teacher took me on and despite my so called age a couple of years later I got into a full time professional ballet school lol
I had a middle school friend who started ballet at 13. She loved it and progressed to pointe very quickly. Also, remember that Misty Copeland started ballet at 13! :)
haha fia i feel the same but u have to remember that in the long run you'll get better and better and maybe you'll be better than them. its all about your mindset. you got it
I am 59.. started at 52 (before menopause). I have more aches and pains since menopause, but I am still dancing. Summer 2018 i earned my pointe shoes! If something starts to hurt, I may take a week or two off, but I get the privilege of dancing. I take with kids - I love the challenge. In class I am just another dancer who has high expectations. Being older one may not be able to do everything, but you should be able to have a good experience. For example, I limit jumping or jump holding on to the bar- to limit pressure on my knees. Good luck and give it a try!
This gives me hope but I live in a country that doesn't give any attention to things like ballet and all the teachers tell me I'm too old to do ballet ( I'm 14 ) 🙂💔
I’m 17 and I just have MAJOR anxiety when it comes to starting new things especially with how my body type is 🧍🏽♀️ but I’ve always admired and loved ballet and think it’s something I would absolutely love to do since I was like 15 but I never had the courage to start it. I’m revisiting my obsession with ballet and wishing and hoping I started earlier
Hey, me too :(( I'm 19 tho, and I started ballet yesterday! It was so much fun. There's so much pressure when we're barely adults or almost-adults, it's like the worse age for starting new things (in people's eyes) bc they will always laugh and point,, but you can be successful despite what everyone says, as long as you work hard 🙆🏻♀️ we're young, we can do it
I started ballet in my 30s & am obsessed. I think it’s weird that people can have all sorts of hobbies & talents, but that the expectation for ballet is only to do it professionally. Nobody is shocked at a man (or woman) who likes to play basketball for fun. Men of all heights will get together to shoot hoops without the goal of joining the NBA. Same with people who like to crochet. They’re not expected to open a store & sell it all. Most people who learn the piano don’t do it for a career in it. The ballet stigma is so weird.
I just turned 20 last month and have been interested in ballet for quite some time. (I did the Bella Dancerella DVD's as a kid and always loved the ballet ones. Also, I loved the Barbie movies that involved ballet) I've finally decided I want to start ballet. I may not become a professional, but I know I'll have fun! (Despite being under 5' tall!)
Thank you so much I’m 15 & I loved ballet since 6 but never had the chance to do it.I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to start learning ballet but you remind me not to care about what everyone thinks
i’m 13 i wanna start ballet but i feel like i’m gunna be in a class with 5 year olds honestly i have wanted to do ballet since i was like 7 i just never had the confidence to go ahead and do it.
i did ballet for 3 years. i quit because i was tired of 2 hour practices. honestly i was so much happier when i was doing ballet. i wanted to start back up a year ago. my mom said no, because i was away from it for to long. honestly, if you wanna dance.... you should go for it. its super fun, but you need a lot of commitment. i wish you luck!
I did it so much from ages 2 to about 6 then I stopped, when i moved away. Lately I’ve been wanting to restart it, sadly I’ve forgotten pretty much everything and am now 15.
Im 26 going 27 and i really wanna start ballet at least for health reasons and fun becuase i have always been in love with ballet but never had the chance or the money to *^*
I'm 15 and I fell in love with ballet and I have never danced before . I really like to start but in my country there's no dance performance and almost no ballet class . I'm the most hopeless in the world 😭
I’m 21, ( 22 next month ) legally blind and I started dancing at 20.... it’s not easy, but I dance every day because I love it, in class, at home, I get solid As and Bs in my dance classes and I’m the only blind woman in there, the rest of it is sighted people..... i’m even starting jazz this month because I’ve always wanted too It’s never too late and any obstacle can be overcome, people in wheelchairs dance, people with prosthetics dance, blind people, deaf people... all kinds of people, you have one life, and it’s too short to not do things you enjoy.
I'm legally blind in one eye, and ~20/50 in my good eye. I love that ballet is focused on feeling your position and alignment, that definitely helps me overcome not being able to see every detail.
Jamie Burdeski I close my eyes at the barre...my classmates giggle but it’s just easier to feel that way. I even wear wrist weights a lot of times so I can feel my shoulders more and stay more upright.
Let me tell you... your videos inspired me to go back to dance! I started ballet again in September at 31! Two weeks ago I performed in recital. Terrifying but so fun and I’m going to keep going and add jazz too. My 5 year old gets a real kick out of the fact that mommy takes ballet too. Thanks for this channel!!!
Happy new year, Jana! Speaking as an RAD Silver Swan class member (over 55), you’re absolutely right! We have my husband and older ladies in our class who are having their very first experience of a ballet class and they’re having the time of their lives! xxxxxxxx
Omg, I had the pleasure of photographing a Golden Swans class (equivalent to Silver Swans) and I had to hold back tears at the end - the joy on their faces was a strong reminder of why I still dance and I why I feel so passionate to help others dance! "Having the time of their lives" is exactly it!
Thanks for this. I'm 47 yrs old and always loved ballet. It was never a good time due to life, having kids, money, etc. Kids are all adults now, money isn't as tight, and my body has a lot more issues than it ever did before yet, I recently decided I'm going to start ballet. Right now due to the pandemic, I'm sticking to online/at home videos for beginners and mostly beginner ballet workouts which most include core exercises in which I need to build up badly. Any case, thank you for this. If this pandemic ever ends, beginner ballet class for adults will be the first thing I look into in my local area.
I'm 56 and just started lessons a few weeks ago. I'm taking a local class for adult beginners that happens on Zoom. Maybe there's something like that in your area. (And I hear you on needing core strengthening -- yikes!)
Thanks for the reminder, it's never too late. My favorite part was,you reminding us to have fun, that is so important. It is a great attitude to have. Alot of people seem think that you can't be serious and have fun too, but I believe you can.
Thank you I’m 13 and want to start ballet and have been nervous because a lot of my friends who do dance are flexible but I haven’t done dance and I’ve actually got skills although I can’t find classes I want to do it. I can’t lift my legs up so high but I can do some simple turns and jumps and I believe if I stretch and with a lot of determination I think I can do it! It’s not too late to start guys :)
I'm 60 and I've just started hitting adult ballet class. I love it. Helps tremendously with my balance, memory and anxiety!!!! Thank you for the videos!!!!!!
I’ve always wanted to do ballet since I was a child and I couldn’t we couldn’t afford it now that I’m 24 I really really would love to I’ve danced all my life but I want to get into Ballet
@@KittyCelesteVRC ommmgg very inspiring! I'm 18 and I'm soooo scared to do the first step. Like everybody started when they were 4-5 years old and I feel so old. I'm sacred of being judged...
I'm 25 now and i want to try ballett. in my city luckily they have beginner classes for adults. I'm just really self conscious since i don't have a "ballerina body"
Oh!😊 Thank you so much for this lovely, encouraging message. Yes you are absolutely right, never too late to start something you are passionate about... and I found what you said so inspiring and enhancing. "No matte how old you are, you are free to do whatever you are passionate about" Age is a number but not a barrier or an obstacle to dance ballet or any sorts...
Thank you for this. I wasn't allowed to continue ballet when I was little because my mother said I was awful and it was embarrassing - I was 7!!! Now I am 56 and a grandmother. One of my daughters inspires me every day and she is a talented ballet dancer. She sent me this link and is encouraging me to go for it!
Robin, I'm so sorry about your experience with ballet as a child :( It makes me very happy you have support and encouragement to pursue it now, whether you choose to or not (though I'm rooting for you to go for it too!!)! Keep me posted on what you do!! :)
I started ballet as a 68 year-old male. It’s completely changed my body awareness. I’m more flexible, I’m inspired to stick to a fitness routine, my balance is better and it’s just great fun. I’m patient and a little realistic about how much I can do but I’m working consistently and with discipline to improve centimeter by centimeter. Lots of people think I’m a bit nutty but everyone thinks it’s great. I’m completely behind the view that it’s not too late to start. Just set rational goals and expectations and go for it!
what about if you're almost in your 20s and want to do ballet professionally? i can imagine that it would def be difficult, but would it still be possible to get taken in by a company that late?
Jana!!! I'm about to start ballet again after 8 years and ran across this video. Absolutely love the channel! You are such an inspiration. :) Miss dancing with you!
I am 16 and I always thought I was too old. I play basketball for like 9 years now but I've secretely always loved ballet. I thought it was too late but now I might give it a shot after all :)
Thank you for this! You ladies have such a lovely spirit that comes through in your videos ☺. My plan this year is to go to physical therapy and deal with some knee and back problems, with an eye toward getting back into ballet (and tap). Wish me luck y'all 🙄.
Jana, thank you for the wonderful message! When I was 7, I studied gymnastics and really wished that I had continued. Now, I am almost 30 and now starting ballet! I found a website that has an extensive library of ballet classes and beginner techniques. Today, I learned and seem to have nailed down the 5 feet positions! Now, I have found your wonderful channel as well as many others! The whole COVID-19 and me working as an essential worker; kind of has me worried and hopeless. Ballet is the perfect stress release and distraction! Thank you for your wonderful message and I look forward to training under you!
Thank you so much, Ashley! High fives for nailing down the five feet positions! So glad you have found us here and thank you for your work during this uncertain time. I hope we can continue providing an outlet for you to escape and have some fun!
Hi . Love your channel . I’ve learned a lot from your videos . I’ve only Been taking Ballet for a year now . I I’ve taken a few classes at the National Ballet Of Canada in Toronto ,I took an introduction to ballet . At first it was so hard for me , well it’s still hard but I’m learning a lot about how to do certain combinations. Center work is a challenge , but I’m trying . I’ve learned a lot and practiced on some of the You Tube videos. , and I just started a 9 week introduction to Adult beginner Ballet , At Canada’s national ballet school. I took the 1st class last Sunday and liked the teacher . Very encouraging teacher . It’s a full class 25 people . All age ranges . Nice group of people . We all are here to have fun . And learn . I’m going to my second class this Sunday . It’s 1 hour and 30 minutes .
Just turned 22 and had an unexpected dream that I did ballet in a studio with a friend (who also loves it but stopped at 16). I’ve always appreciated the art form but thought the dream was a calling to finally start. I’ve been following vid tutorials for the past few days and loved the feeling of mindfulness when you’re dancing. One day I hope to attend a class though... In relation to this video, I was reminded of a Kdrama called Navillera. Its about a 70 yr old man who dreamed of doing ballet. As long as you’re still living, it’s never too late to start anything, not just ballet ❤️
I want it so bad but im almost 37 everyone says no school is hiring me i want to make it my job, i do love a challenge . I did gymnastic and ballet as a child but stopped at 9 years, did 3/4 years.
It depends on whether you want to be professional, or not. All the science shows that you need 10,000 hours of focused practice before puberty to be a pro dancer. Of course, anyone can dance at any age! But to be a professional, that’s different for most people (not all).
There are definitely realities to starting late and getting on a professional track, but the overall message here is to not be afraid to start something!
The thing I was most worried about when starting at 14 was that it'd be embarrassing to be at such a low level at that age. But as soon as I got in the class, I found that I wasn't even the oldest one there. I had to quit quickly because I moved and never thought of rejoining but it was enjoyable while it lasted
We have some videos to help you learn online! Check out Abby's "Well Trained Dancer Series" to get started. We also have a video to recommend ballet books for learning! There are other ballet channels that provide learning tools as well!
When I was young as a child I started when I was just like 5 and stop doing ballet when I was 8 or 9. And I am 20 now and I miss dancing in ballet and I just miss the way the dancing of ballet and how I feel so passionate about when I was young and I honestly miss it so much. The feeling it give me was calm, peaceful, hard working, I had dream when I was young. I just wish never quit. I just miss the how I felt when feel when I dance.
Funny thing is during teenage years you feel like you've already grown too much to start ballet but once you are 20 you're considered 'young' as an adult ballet starter
I think all the teacher and studio need to change this stigma! I was bought to the studio at 5 years old and was not able to continue( well also I felt very embarrassed) as the other kids started at 3 😅. Now in my 30s and started class this year with both Ballet and Jazz trainings, luckily I live in a big city adult classes are very accessible. It did wonder to my posture and just now feel like a completely different person I walk straight, so much more confident, I now know how to post well for pictures 😂😊 so good for my health especially for this modern lifestyle of working on a desk for long hour
i was in ballet for about 5 years as a kid but i left and now im 16 but i never stopped loving it, i think i’ll finally get the guts to ask my mom if i can go back
Jana Banana, my beloved niece!! You know how antique I am!! I just signed up for the beginner Group Ballet class at Juilliard’s Extension division; it starts in late January, but in the meantime am going to catch up on your videos so I’ll be prepared. Also, I have to buy suitable clothes and ballet slippers. Don’t you think you should come to New York and take me ballet-shopping???
I am 15 and i use to dance when i was 3 and i quit when i was 9. And now i scared of starting now cuz i feel like i am too old for that so i am so thankful that I stumbled across your video
Im gonna be crazy im 13 and i want to start ballet so badly but my mom doesnt let me do it she says its too late i watched a lot of videos about "is it too late to start ballet" and its nottt but if i don't start now its gonna be late. Im crying right now why my parents don't want me to be happy😭😭
I’m 12 and i really want to start ballet, i’m trying to learn a bit at home right now because my parents can’t pay for classes, but hopefully I can go soon.
I'm 11 and I want to start, I don't have friends that do ballet, I have friends that do dance. I've always wanted to do ballet, so when I was five, my mom signed me up for a "ballet" class. It was actually jazz. I was kinda bummed because my mom didn't sign me up for the right class, so my five year old brain told me to quit. Now, thinking back, I want to try ballet again. 😮
I wanted to start dancing ballet when I was 15 and told just one friend about it. Unfortunately she (she didn't know anything about dancing) told me that I was too old and as naive as I was back then I didn't question her statement. Now I am 20 years old and finished high school this summer. Moreover I started taking ballet lessons about 3 months ago and it is the best thing I have ever done in my life! Unfortunately I still get anxious about being too old to become as skillful as I want to be. I'm just feeling like I missed the last 5 years of my life.
I got 19 two months ago, never danced or did any kind of sport ever before, my family could never afford it, but I always had interest in ballet or tennis for example, everyone tells me it's too late... but I really ONLY want to get more fit, have fun, be passionate about it and finally have a hobby for once in my life, school is killing me and I'm just in desperate need of something I can do that I enjoy, also I really just want to be more healthy and fit, I want to do something good for my mental and physical condition, I'm very insecure about my body image (not my weight, more my skin and body hair) and struggle with low self-esteem, what do you think? Should I try it or not, my mom laughed at me, she doesn't think I'd ever be fit enough to do ballet..
I’m 13 years old, and I really want to do ballet. I’m really scared to, because I would be starting late. I did it when I was like 5, but because of how my teachers treated the kids in the group, I didn’t want to go back. I loved ballet, but hated the woman who ran it. I’m so mad that I gave up, but I want to start again. There is a studio near me, and I think they do beginner classes for teens. I am seriously thinking about doing it. I don’t know though. I’m scared that I won’t be able to catch up, but my parents know, and they support me. My dream is to go on pointe, but I’m not sure if it’s too late. My sister has been doing figure scaring for nearly 15 years, and she had done ballet classes, tap classes, jazz classes, etc. She did a lot of ballet, got close to pointe, but didn’t do it because she focused on figure skating. She got really close to pointe, and could have done it if she wanted to, and still, she says that I have better arches than her, and she used to say how jealous she was of how flexible my feet are. I think she was just saying that, but sometimes I hope it’s true. I’m really scared, but I know this is something I want to do. I am scared, and nervous. But I hope that this is something I can do... If anybody has any tips, or stories from their experience, I would love to hear them!
I used to do ballet and my mom eventually took me out for finance reasons and I enjoyed it so much and now that I'm a teen I want to do it again and this motivated me to at least ask. :)
im 15... i want to do ballet so bad. i would, but i feel im too old to be able to go on pointe someday, which is the ultimate dream. i also dont feel comfortable at my studio, everyone is mean to me and ignores me, but i cant switch because my mother wont let me as the studio owner is a freind of my parents. i dont know what to do.
I really want to go back to ballet, I left for so long that I'll have to go back to basic. I know it's not too late but I don't want to be put with a bunch of 6 to 10-year-olds and be awkward
Im 16 now and I had done ballet and gymnastics for at least 2 years when I was younger and I loved it but my grandmas took me out and as far as I can tell she did because she had so much on her plate taking my brothers to cub scouts and I really miss it and I want to start back so im gonna try to convince her or my dad to find somewhere for me to learn and as long as I can find a way to get there until I can get my license I should be good because I know marching band isn't as hard in most cases but if I can make it through marching band no matter how many times I almost gave up then maybe I can try to learn ballet again
i’m 17 i want to start ballet but idk how far i want to go in the future of ballet. I’m definitely thinking of trying it in January. Part of me wants to be serious about ballet but i also feel that it’s too late.
I am 20 but always wanted to do ballet, i took my first class when i was 16 but ended up leaving it because my teacher told me because i was too fat and wont be able to keep dancing, i have not try to do ballet since then because i always think i am too fat or my body is just to big and since then i have not try to dance again even tho i love it and would love to dance ballet but i do not know maybe i will give it another try even if i have to teach myself
I am so sorry you had an experience with a teacher like that. Unfortunately that is too common and drives a lot of us to stop dancing. It's incredibly discouraging and I want you to know you can be a dancer at any size or weight! I hope you continue training. We have lots of resources here for learning at home, plus there are lots of virtual classes from studios and companies across the world right now where you can continue learning on your own time. The dance world needs you! ❤️
I'm 14. I started ballet from when I was 5 and stopped when I was 10. I really miss it, but I really dont want to restart and have to dance with girls far younger. I'm very tall for my age so that will make it even more awkward 😟
i want to start ballet (turning 15 in sept 23) but like :( ballet is not rly famous here in our country.. i mean, finding a VIOLIN teacher for me was already HARD and quite expensive for their capacity and capability (since ,most violin teachers here are actually pianist, soo...) how would i even find a ballet teacher. im from a province/countryside + small town, and the city is very far from us:(
I am 16 turning 17 soon and i always thought that maybe it was too late to start dancing because of my age but i absolutely love ballet! I’m starting beginner ballet lessons at my local studio this month and I really hope everything goes well because I want to become well in ballet one day hopefully to make it as a job in the future.
I’m 14 and I haven’t done ballet since I was 9 and I want to start again but I don’t know if I should because I feel like it’s to late to start,the reason I haven’t danced since I was 9 because of a injury
I'm 33 and, like some of these ladies, my family could never afford for me to do dance. I broke my 5th metatarsal on my right foot a couple years ago and unfortunately am now overweight. Dance has always been something I dreamed of doing....but now that I can afford it, I don't know where to start and, though I am trying to lose weight, I feel like my weight hinders me from looking graceful and poised. I also have extremely sickled feet and weak ankles, which is partly why I broke my foot. Any advice?
I feel like the best way to fix the feet and ankles is just to get to class and get to work! I found that once I started dancing I lost weight, but I understand the feeling of wanting your body to be “ready” to start. We will have find new things we want to “fix” to be ready, but really the best thing we can do is just start! It will all fall in place! ❤️ Jana
I did ballet from 3-6 but not very strictly I did jazz, contemporary, lyrical etc but then I stopped and now I’m 15 I stopped because of a lot of moving and I’ve wanted to go professional my whole life but I’m scared :(
I understand being scared! Take it one step at a time - break it down into "bite size" goals and see what happens! Are you currently enrolled in classes?
I am Russian 😊I have studied ballet from 4 years old till 13. now I am 38 years old, born 4 kids , 170 by height and 54 kg, can I still recover any skills?
I am an adult male 38 and just took my first ballet class this past Monday. I am brand new to this ballet world. I don’t really know anything about it. I have gotten a ballet shoe a Bloch booties body wrappers White transition men’s tights and Trash bag shorts. I will be doing private lessons as they are a 3 week old studio in my town and don’t have any adult ballet classes. Do I need to know anything or do you or anyone have any tips or advice for me or anything else I need to wear or buy or anything? I want to learn what I can and do it correctly. Anyone’s help and advice would be appreciated!!
Totally understand that fear! And the thing is, most people are feeling the same so they won't be focused on you as much as they are themselves! I hope you start taking! ❤️
I'm 16 and would love to start if I have time as I want to go to Drama School and study musical theatre but thought if I start dancing more then I'll have a better chance of getting in. Does anyone have any suggestions of what type of dance to do, I already go to stagecoach and do a range of different types of dancing but would love to also start other dance, I want to start tap and modern after lockdown and just wondering if I have the time should I also squeeze in a ballet class?! Xx
I think Ballet is very important for Musical Theater. If you study MT you will have Ballet classes and I‘m sure it would be good to have some kind of experience. Jazz Dance is also a good idea because you need to know how to move fast and elegant on stage.
hi my name is Lizi and i am 14 i really want to do ballet but i am a little embaressed ,i live in Gorgia and in my country we really dont have good ballet teachers also i am always nervous thinking about ballet classes because i am 14 and i even dont know how to stand on a bar so if i am going to decide to take ballet what if my teacher is going to put me with litlle kids i am very uncomfortable with this kind of situation so please help me to take the right desicion
Question to the dancers out there how did you figure it out? Like how did you figure out what sport is fun for you? And also is at home videos a good start because of quarantine?
Chinese proverb - the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago the second best time is now
Love it :)
Reminds me of an idiot teacher who told me I was too old at 11. I'm 57 now and still dancing 🤣🤣
That's insane, did your teacher want you to be a neonate
@@monermccarthy7198 I know I've never forgotten how disappointed I was. Luckily another teacher took me on and despite my so called age a couple of years later I got into a full time professional ballet school lol
@@shireenharoun4423 that's a great lesson you learned at such a young age!
I had a teacher tell me at 15 that I was too old and I believed her. Took me 5 years to say SCREW THAT! I’m dancing!
@@lindaharrison3240 good for you it really affects a child's confidence
I had a middle school friend who started ballet at 13. She loved it and progressed to pointe very quickly. Also, remember that Misty Copeland started ballet at 13! :)
@babykoo start rn, ur gonna be soo good, and if u think it's too late.. it's not don't worry (it's never too late :D)
I started ballet at 13 and now, at 15, I’m at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy! Definitely not too late to start at 13 or below.
Селия Бенсон That’s awesome! Congratulations!
Awesome
Congratulations!!
is it scary when u first start at 13 , im 13 i wanna start but i get nervous that i wont be in a class with my age range that are beginners
haha fia i feel the same but u have to remember that in the long run you'll get better and better and maybe you'll be better than them. its all about your mindset. you got it
I am 59.. started at 52 (before menopause). I have more aches and pains since menopause, but I am still dancing. Summer 2018 i earned my pointe shoes! If something starts to hurt, I may take a week or two off, but I get the privilege of dancing. I take with kids - I love the challenge. In class I am just another dancer who has high expectations. Being older one may not be able to do everything, but you should be able to have a good experience. For example, I limit jumping or jump holding on to the bar- to limit pressure on my knees. Good luck and give it a try!
Yes to all of this!! Yay Marian!!
You have pointe shoes ?! 😍😍😍 what an inspiration
Ty☺☺💚💚 u give me hope for taking on a new physically challenging skill at 33..i dont feel like such a weirdo now!!lol😄😄 much love💜💜💜
This gives me hope but I live in a country that doesn't give any attention to things like ballet and all the teachers tell me I'm too old to do ballet ( I'm 14 ) 🙂💔
@@Dracos_version Fourteen is YOUNG. I wish I had started when I was 14. I'm now 25 and am going to practice for the first time soon.
I’m 17 and I just have MAJOR anxiety when it comes to starting new things especially with how my body type is 🧍🏽♀️ but I’ve always admired and loved ballet and think it’s something I would absolutely love to do since I was like 15 but I never had the courage to start it. I’m revisiting my obsession with ballet and wishing and hoping I started earlier
Hey, me too :(( I'm 19 tho, and I started ballet yesterday! It was so much fun. There's so much pressure when we're barely adults or almost-adults, it's like the worse age for starting new things (in people's eyes) bc they will always laugh and point,, but you can be successful despite what everyone says, as long as you work hard 🙆🏻♀️ we're young, we can do it
I started ballet in my 30s & am obsessed.
I think it’s weird that people can have all sorts of hobbies & talents, but that the expectation for ballet is only to do it professionally. Nobody is shocked at a man (or woman) who likes to play basketball for fun. Men of all heights will get together to shoot hoops without the goal of joining the NBA. Same with people who like to crochet. They’re not expected to open a store & sell it all. Most people who learn the piano don’t do it for a career in it. The ballet stigma is so weird.
I just turned 20 last month and have been interested in ballet for quite some time. (I did the Bella Dancerella DVD's as a kid and always loved the ballet ones. Also, I loved the Barbie movies that involved ballet) I've finally decided I want to start ballet. I may not become a professional, but I know I'll have fun! (Despite being under 5' tall!)
So much fun to be had! Love hearing this!!
i’m 16 and i’ve always wanted to do it but there was always things interfering but hopefully i can start soon i truly love it💕
Same girl!
same!
Don’t give up I’m sure you will become and excellent ballerina in no time!
Thank you so much
I’m 15 & I loved ballet since 6 but never had the chance to do it.I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to start learning ballet but you remind me not to care about what everyone thinks
Good for you! 💪
i’m 13 i wanna start ballet but i feel like i’m gunna be in a class with 5 year olds honestly i have wanted to do ballet since i was like 7 i just never had the confidence to go ahead and do it.
Same and this pandemic is complicating everything
i did ballet for 3 years. i quit because i was tired of 2 hour practices. honestly i was so much happier when i was doing ballet. i wanted to start back up a year ago. my mom said no, because i was away from it for to long. honestly, if you wanna dance.... you should go for it. its super fun, but you need a lot of commitment. i wish you luck!
Honey I'm 23 and I would be put in a children's class. Don't feel ashamed ever to want to do something new
same
Same
It's never too late to start (and it's never too late to go back to ballet either, no matter how many times you've stopped!!) Great video, Jana! 💖
So true! Thank you, Katie!!
I did it so much from ages 2 to about 6 then I stopped, when i moved away. Lately I’ve been wanting to restart it, sadly I’ve forgotten pretty much everything and am now 15.
Im 26 going 27 and i really wanna start ballet at least for health reasons and fun becuase i have always been in love with ballet but never had the chance or the money to *^*
I'm 15 and I fell in love with ballet and I have never danced before . I really like to start but in my country there's no dance performance and almost no ballet class . I'm the most hopeless in the world 😭
You could try online classes. There are some free ones on UA-cam and I use this one called Chace Dance Company and do it at home.
I’m 21, ( 22 next month ) legally blind and I started dancing at 20.... it’s not easy, but I dance every day because I love it, in class, at home, I get solid As and Bs in my dance classes and I’m the only blind woman in there, the rest of it is sighted people..... i’m even starting jazz this month because I’ve always wanted too
It’s never too late and any obstacle can be overcome, people in wheelchairs dance, people with prosthetics dance, blind people, deaf people... all kinds of people, you have one life, and it’s too short to not do things you enjoy.
I'm legally blind in one eye, and ~20/50 in my good eye. I love that ballet is focused on feeling your position and alignment, that definitely helps me overcome not being able to see every detail.
Jamie Burdeski I close my eyes at the barre...my classmates giggle but it’s just easier to feel that way. I even wear wrist weights a lot of times so I can feel my shoulders more and stay more upright.
THIS! Thank you for sharing! You are so wise!!
Girl then how did you type this ;;-;
Let me tell you... your videos inspired me to go back to dance! I started ballet again in September at 31! Two weeks ago I performed in recital. Terrifying but so fun and I’m going to keep going and add jazz too. My 5 year old gets a real kick out of the fact that mommy takes ballet too. Thanks for this channel!!!
Amazing, Angelica! Love hearing this!!
Happy new year, Jana! Speaking as an RAD Silver Swan class member (over 55), you’re absolutely right! We have my husband and older ladies in our class who are having their very first experience of a ballet class and they’re having the time of their lives! xxxxxxxx
Omg, I had the pleasure of photographing a Golden Swans class (equivalent to Silver Swans) and I had to hold back tears at the end - the joy on their faces was a strong reminder of why I still dance and I why I feel so passionate to help others dance! "Having the time of their lives" is exactly it!
Thanks for this. I'm 47 yrs old and always loved ballet. It was never a good time due to life, having kids, money, etc. Kids are all adults now, money isn't as tight, and my body has a lot more issues than it ever did before yet, I recently decided I'm going to start ballet. Right now due to the pandemic, I'm sticking to online/at home videos for beginners and mostly beginner ballet workouts which most include core exercises in which I need to build up badly. Any case, thank you for this. If this pandemic ever ends, beginner ballet class for adults will be the first thing I look into in my local area.
I'm 56 and just started lessons a few weeks ago. I'm taking a local class for adult beginners that happens on Zoom. Maybe there's something like that in your area. (And I hear you on needing core strengthening -- yikes!)
I’m 58 and have been wanting to try adult beginner classes. I am really encouraged to read your experience.
Thanks for the reminder, it's never too late. My favorite part was,you reminding us to have fun, that is so important. It is a great attitude to have. Alot of people seem think that you can't be serious and have fun too, but I believe you can.
It can be easy to forget to have fun when there is so much hard work with ballet!
Thank you I’m 13 and want to start ballet and have been nervous because a lot of my friends who do dance are flexible but I haven’t done dance and I’ve actually got skills although I can’t find classes I want to do it. I can’t lift my legs up so high but I can do some simple turns and jumps and I believe if I stretch and with a lot of determination I think I can do it! It’s not too late to start guys :)
I'm 60 and I've just started hitting adult ballet class. I love it. Helps tremendously with my balance, memory and anxiety!!!! Thank you for the videos!!!!!!
I am 17 and I REALLY REALLY want to start ballet!
Same age! Or maybe you're a year older by now.. I wonder if I can still learn it..
@@lianawei8711 saaaame I'm 18 and I want to start dancing ! My mother keeps saying that it wouldn't suit me and it's so discouraging...
It's never too late! Thanks for the reminder, Jana! ❤️
And thanks for your work providing a place for those to do so!!
Ballerinas By Night yay we love it!! Happy dancing! :)
I’ve always wanted to do ballet since I was a child and I couldn’t we couldn’t afford it now that I’m 24 I really really would love to I’ve danced all my life but I want to get into Ballet
Did you ever get into it? I'm 25 and wish I could do ballet.
@@annamariereverie2920 25 now ^^ and yes I did !! you can !! I'm still learning it's only been a year, still doing small steps I'm more flexible ^^
@@KittyCelesteVRC ommmgg very inspiring! I'm 18 and I'm soooo scared to do the first step. Like everybody started when they were 4-5 years old and I feel so old. I'm sacred of being judged...
@@annamariereverie2920 what about you ? It's been 3 months did you finally get into it ?
I'm 25 now and i want to try ballett. in my city luckily they have beginner classes for adults. I'm just really self conscious since i don't have a "ballerina body"
Exactly, With aspirations to go pro or just to learn a new skill and have fun. Ballet/Dance in general is for everyone. x
100%!
Oh!😊 Thank you so much for this lovely, encouraging message. Yes you are absolutely right, never too late to start something you are passionate about... and I found what you said so inspiring and enhancing. "No matte how old you are, you are free to do whatever you are passionate about" Age is a number but not a barrier or an obstacle to dance ballet or any sorts...
"Age is a number but not a barrier"
Thank you for this. I wasn't allowed to continue ballet when I was little because my mother said I was awful and it was embarrassing - I was 7!!! Now I am 56 and a grandmother. One of my daughters inspires me every day and she is a talented ballet dancer. She sent me this link and is encouraging me to go for it!
Robin, I'm so sorry about your experience with ballet as a child :( It makes me very happy you have support and encouragement to pursue it now, whether you choose to or not (though I'm rooting for you to go for it too!!)! Keep me posted on what you do!! :)
I'm going to my first valley class the Next Tuesday. I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. Thank you for this video. 🌷
Yay! So excited for you!!
I love your posts, you're an inspiration to me.
Thank you so much!
I started ballet as a 68 year-old male. It’s completely changed my body awareness. I’m more flexible, I’m inspired to stick to a fitness routine, my balance is better and it’s just great fun. I’m patient and a little realistic about how much I can do but I’m working consistently and with discipline to improve centimeter by centimeter. Lots of people think I’m a bit nutty but everyone thinks it’s great. I’m completely behind the view that it’s not too late to start. Just set rational goals and expectations and go for it!
what about if you're almost in your 20s and want to do ballet professionally? i can imagine that it would def be difficult, but would it still be possible to get taken in by a company that late?
Jana!!! I'm about to start ballet again after 8 years and ran across this video. Absolutely love the channel! You are such an inspiration. :) Miss dancing with you!
I am 16 and I always thought I was too old. I play basketball for like 9 years now but I've secretely always loved ballet. I thought it was too late but now I might give it a shot after all :)
I love your channel Jana and Abby, always so inspirational right when I need it!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for this! You ladies have such a lovely spirit that comes through in your videos ☺. My plan this year is to go to physical therapy and deal with some knee and back problems, with an eye toward getting back into ballet (and tap). Wish me luck y'all 🙄.
Sounds like you are on the right track to take care of yourself to get back to dance! Thank you so much for the support!
Jana, thank you for the wonderful message! When I was 7, I studied gymnastics and really wished that I had continued. Now, I am almost 30 and now starting ballet! I found a website that has an extensive library of ballet classes and beginner techniques. Today, I learned and seem to have nailed down the 5 feet positions! Now, I have found your wonderful channel as well as many others! The whole COVID-19 and me working as an essential worker; kind of has me worried and hopeless. Ballet is the perfect stress release and distraction! Thank you for your wonderful message and I look forward to training under you!
Thank you so much, Ashley! High fives for nailing down the five feet positions! So glad you have found us here and thank you for your work during this uncertain time. I hope we can continue providing an outlet for you to escape and have some fun!
Which website is it? Is it like a paid curriculum?
Would you mind inform me which website is it? It will surely helps alot. Thanks.
Hi . Love your channel . I’ve learned a lot from your videos . I’ve only Been taking Ballet for a year now . I I’ve taken a few classes at the National Ballet Of Canada in Toronto ,I took an introduction to ballet . At first it was so hard for me , well it’s still hard but I’m learning a lot about how to do certain combinations. Center work is a challenge , but I’m trying . I’ve learned a lot and practiced on some of the You Tube videos. , and I just started a 9 week introduction to Adult beginner Ballet , At Canada’s national ballet school. I took the 1st class last Sunday and liked the teacher . Very encouraging teacher . It’s a full class 25 people . All age ranges . Nice group of people . We all are here to have fun . And learn . I’m going to my second class this Sunday . It’s 1 hour and 30 minutes .
Just turned 22 and had an unexpected dream that I did ballet in a studio with a friend (who also loves it but stopped at 16). I’ve always appreciated the art form but thought the dream was a calling to finally start.
I’ve been following vid tutorials for the past few days and loved the feeling of mindfulness when you’re dancing. One day I hope to attend a class though...
In relation to this video, I was reminded of a Kdrama called Navillera. Its about a 70 yr old man who dreamed of doing ballet. As long as you’re still living, it’s never too late to start anything, not just ballet ❤️
I want it so bad but im almost 37 everyone says no school is hiring me i want to make it my job, i do love a challenge . I did gymnastic and ballet as a child but stopped at 9 years, did 3/4 years.
It depends on whether you want to be professional, or not. All the science shows that you need 10,000 hours of focused practice before puberty to be a pro dancer. Of course, anyone can dance at any age! But to be a professional, that’s different for most people (not all).
There are definitely realities to starting late and getting on a professional track, but the overall message here is to not be afraid to start something!
When I was in preschool I was in ballet, I just turned 13 and I am thinking about joining again
The thing I was most worried about when starting at 14 was that it'd be embarrassing to be at such a low level at that age. But as soon as I got in the class, I found that I wasn't even the oldest one there. I had to quit quickly because I moved and never thought of rejoining but it was enjoyable while it lasted
My problem is that I'm growing older everyday, but I don't have any money to go to an academy and I can't find good tips to learn ballet at home :(
We have some videos to help you learn online! Check out Abby's "Well Trained Dancer Series" to get started. We also have a video to recommend ballet books for learning! There are other ballet channels that provide learning tools as well!
When I was young as a child I started when I was just like 5 and stop doing ballet when I was 8 or 9. And I am 20 now and I miss dancing in ballet and I just miss the way the dancing of ballet and how I feel so passionate about when I was young and I honestly miss it so much. The feeling it give me was calm, peaceful, hard working, I had dream when I was young. I just wish never quit. I just miss the how I felt when feel when I dance.
Funny thing is during teenage years you feel like you've already grown too much to start ballet but once you are 20 you're considered 'young' as an adult ballet starter
I think all the teacher and studio need to change this stigma! I was bought to the studio at 5 years old and was not able to continue( well also I felt very embarrassed) as the other kids started at 3 😅.
Now in my 30s and started class this year with both Ballet and Jazz trainings, luckily I live in a big city adult classes are very accessible. It did wonder to my posture and just now feel like a completely different person I walk straight, so much more confident, I now know how to post well for pictures 😂😊 so good for my health especially for this modern lifestyle of working on a desk for long hour
i was in ballet for about 5 years as a kid but i left and now im 16 but i never stopped loving it, i think i’ll finally get the guts to ask my mom if i can go back
Jana Banana, my beloved niece!! You know how antique I am!! I just signed up for the beginner Group Ballet class at Juilliard’s Extension division; it starts in late January, but in the meantime am going to catch up on your videos so I’ll be prepared. Also, I have to buy suitable clothes and ballet slippers. Don’t you think you should come to New York and take me ballet-shopping???
I am SO excited for you!!! Nothing would make me happier than to take you ballet shopping :)
I am 15 and i use to dance when i was 3 and i quit when i was 9. And now i scared of starting now cuz i feel like i am too old for that so i am so thankful that I stumbled across your video
This Is great, thank you for inspiration 🤩🤩✨✨
Im gonna be crazy im 13 and i want to start ballet so badly but my mom doesnt let me do it she says its too late i watched a lot of videos about "is it too late to start ballet" and its nottt but if i don't start now its gonna be late. Im crying right now why my parents don't want me to be happy😭😭
Happy New Year! Can’t wait to see this year’s videos ❤️
Happy New Year!
I'm 20!! My classes start in 2 weeks! Of course I don't except offers from ABT but I really wanna do it at least on a hobby level!
I’m 12 and i really want to start ballet, i’m trying to learn a bit at home right now because my parents can’t pay for classes, but hopefully I can go soon.
I'm 11 and I want to start, I don't have friends that do ballet, I have friends that do dance. I've always wanted to do ballet, so when I was five, my mom signed me up for a "ballet" class. It was actually jazz. I was kinda bummed because my mom didn't sign me up for the right class, so my five year old brain told me to quit. Now, thinking back, I want to try ballet again. 😮
I wanted to start dancing ballet when I was 15 and told just one friend about it. Unfortunately she (she didn't know anything about dancing) told me that I was too old and as naive as I was back then I didn't question her statement.
Now I am 20 years old and finished high school this summer. Moreover I started taking ballet lessons about 3 months ago and it is the best thing I have ever done in my life! Unfortunately I still get anxious about being too old to become as skillful as I want to be. I'm just feeling like I missed the last 5 years of my life.
I got 19 two months ago, never danced or did any kind of sport ever before, my family could never afford it, but I always had interest in ballet or tennis for example, everyone tells me it's too late... but I really ONLY want to get more fit, have fun, be passionate about it and finally have a hobby for once in my life, school is killing me and I'm just in desperate need of something I can do that I enjoy, also I really just want to be more healthy and fit, I want to do something good for my mental and physical condition, I'm very insecure about my body image (not my weight, more my skin and body hair) and struggle with low self-esteem, what do you think? Should I try it or not, my mom laughed at me, she doesn't think I'd ever be fit enough to do ballet..
I’m 13 years old, and I really want to do ballet. I’m really scared to, because I would be starting late. I did it when I was like 5, but because of how my teachers treated the kids in the group, I didn’t want to go back. I loved ballet, but hated the woman who ran it. I’m so mad that I gave up, but I want to start again. There is a studio near me, and I think they do beginner classes for teens. I am seriously thinking about doing it. I don’t know though. I’m scared that I won’t be able to catch up, but my parents know, and they support me. My dream is to go on pointe, but I’m not sure if it’s too late. My sister has been doing figure scaring for nearly 15 years, and she had done ballet classes, tap classes, jazz classes, etc. She did a lot of ballet, got close to pointe, but didn’t do it because she focused on figure skating. She got really close to pointe, and could have done it if she wanted to, and still, she says that I have better arches than her, and she used to say how jealous she was of how flexible my feet are. I think she was just saying that, but sometimes I hope it’s true. I’m really scared, but I know this is something I want to do.
I am scared, and nervous. But I hope that this is something I can do...
If anybody has any tips, or stories from their experience, I would love to hear them!
Thank you so much I’m 12 turning 13 soon and I love ballet it’s always been my dream Tysm!!
I used to do ballet and my mom eventually took me out for finance reasons and I enjoyed it so much and now that I'm a teen I want to do it again and this motivated me to at least ask. :)
im 15... i want to do ballet so bad. i would, but i feel im too old to be able to go on pointe someday, which is the ultimate dream. i also dont feel comfortable at my studio, everyone is mean to me and ignores me, but i cant switch because my mother wont let me as the studio owner is a freind of my parents. i dont know what to do.
Thanks for it
You are saving my life
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I really want to go back to ballet, I left for so long that I'll have to go back to basic. I know it's not too late but I don't want to be put with a bunch of 6 to 10-year-olds and be awkward
Im 16 now and I had done ballet and gymnastics for at least 2 years when I was younger and I loved it but my grandmas took me out and as far as I can tell she did because she had so much on her plate taking my brothers to cub scouts and I really miss it and I want to start back so im gonna try to convince her or my dad to find somewhere for me to learn and as long as I can find a way to get there until I can get my license I should be good because I know marching band isn't as hard in most cases but if I can make it through marching band no matter how many times I almost gave up then maybe I can try to learn ballet again
i’m 17 i want to start ballet but idk how far i want to go in the future of ballet. I’m definitely thinking of trying it in January. Part of me wants to be serious about ballet but i also feel that it’s too late.
I am 20 but always wanted to do ballet, i took my first class when i was 16 but ended up leaving it because my teacher told me because i was too fat and wont be able to keep dancing, i have not try to do ballet since then because i always think i am too fat or my body is just to big and since then i have not try to dance again even tho i love it and would love to dance ballet but i do not know maybe i will give it another try even if i have to teach myself
I am so sorry you had an experience with a teacher like that. Unfortunately that is too common and drives a lot of us to stop dancing. It's incredibly discouraging and I want you to know you can be a dancer at any size or weight! I hope you continue training. We have lots of resources here for learning at home, plus there are lots of virtual classes from studios and companies across the world right now where you can continue learning on your own time. The dance world needs you! ❤️
im 13, zero experience. I danced when i was 3 then stopped. im not flexible but its been my dream to do ballet.
I'm 15 so it's not late
I started a few months before I was 13 and I am still going. I am now 13 and it is so fun
I would love to start ballet but my community does not have a ballet teaching place as ballet is not common in my country😢
im 15 i used to do ballet but i stoped i regret it sooo much here we go again :))
I'm 14. I started ballet from when I was 5 and stopped when I was 10. I really miss it, but I really dont want to restart and have to dance with girls far younger. I'm very tall for my age so that will make it even more awkward 😟
Ik this is late but if you did ballet for that long you probably know the basics so you wouldn’t be put in a very young class
Im going to start ballet right now
i want to start ballet (turning 15 in sept 23) but like :( ballet is not rly famous here in our country.. i mean, finding a VIOLIN teacher for me was already HARD and quite expensive for their capacity and capability (since ,most violin teachers here are actually pianist, soo...) how would i even find a ballet teacher. im from a province/countryside + small town, and the city is very far from us:(
I just started in September at the age of 55!
I am 16 turning 17 soon and i always thought that maybe it was too late to start dancing because of my age but i absolutely love ballet! I’m starting beginner ballet lessons at my local studio this month and I really hope everything goes well because I want to become well in ballet one day hopefully to make it as a job in the future.
I'm also going to be 17 really soon (on the 19th) and will have my first class Monday! I hope you have fun with your classes!!
wishing you the best of good luck! how did your first class go?
@@diariesofjazz It was great! Feet were sore but after class was done it didn't last that long.
that’s great to hear! what style of dance are you doing?
@@diariesofjazz I take classical but i'm considering also taking jazz and contemporary classes!
I’m 14 and I haven’t done ballet since I was 9 and I want to start again but I don’t know if I should because I feel like it’s to late to start,the reason I haven’t danced since I was 9 because of a injury
Thank you
I'm 33 and, like some of these ladies, my family could never afford for me to do dance. I broke my 5th metatarsal on my right foot a couple years ago and unfortunately am now overweight. Dance has always been something I dreamed of doing....but now that I can afford it, I don't know where to start and, though I am trying to lose weight, I feel like my weight hinders me from looking graceful and poised. I also have extremely sickled feet and weak ankles, which is partly why I broke my foot. Any advice?
I feel like the best way to fix the feet and ankles is just to get to class and get to work! I found that once I started dancing I lost weight, but I understand the feeling of wanting your body to be “ready” to start. We will have find new things we want to “fix” to be ready, but really the best thing we can do is just start! It will all fall in place! ❤️ Jana
I’m 12 I wanna start I’ve been learning practising and stretching for 2 weeks
I feel so alone somtimes becaus im the only one in my family and frends who want to dance
Im 11
I understand how you can feel lonely in that situation. Are you (or were you, before this pandemic) enrolled in classes?
I did ballet from 3-6 but not very strictly I did jazz, contemporary, lyrical etc but then I stopped and now I’m 15 I stopped because of a lot of moving and I’ve wanted to go professional my whole life but I’m scared :(
I understand being scared! Take it one step at a time - break it down into "bite size" goals and see what happens! Are you currently enrolled in classes?
Thank you so much...this really helped ❤😘
Glad it helped!
I am Russian 😊I have studied ballet from 4 years old till 13. now I am 38 years old, born 4 kids , 170 by height and 54 kg, can I still recover any skills?
Ok i will ask my mom because it’s my childhood dream I’m 12 btw I’m so nervous 😬
I am an adult male 38 and just took my first ballet class this past Monday. I am brand new to this ballet world. I don’t really know anything about it. I have gotten a ballet shoe a Bloch booties body wrappers White transition men’s tights and Trash bag shorts. I will be doing private lessons as they are a 3 week old studio in my town and don’t have any adult ballet classes. Do I need to know anything or do you or anyone have any tips or advice for me or anything else I need to wear or buy or anything? I want to learn what I can and do it correctly. Anyone’s help and advice would be appreciated!!
Can a 17 year old join an adult class?
I'm not flexible is it weird to start doing ballet at 18?
Do I have to be flexible??
No they will help you girl?
Girl!*
I’m 13 and wanna start but I don’t wanna be judged
Totally understand that fear! And the thing is, most people are feeling the same so they won't be focused on you as much as they are themselves! I hope you start taking! ❤️
I'm 23 at collge and I want to start ballet and tap dancing but I lack the confidence to start, does anyone near my age have any advice?
thank you!
Thank you so much.
I'm 16 and would love to start if I have time as I want to go to Drama School and study musical theatre but thought if I start dancing more then I'll have a better chance of getting in. Does anyone have any suggestions of what type of dance to do, I already go to stagecoach and do a range of different types of dancing but would love to also start other dance, I want to start tap and modern after lockdown and just wondering if I have the time should I also squeeze in a ballet class?! Xx
I think Ballet is very important for Musical Theater. If you study MT you will have Ballet classes and I‘m sure it would be good to have some kind of experience. Jazz Dance is also a good idea because you need to know how to move fast and elegant on stage.
im 14 and im determined, i used to dance. ple
Jana❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄
hi my name is Lizi and i am 14 i really want to do ballet but i am a little embaressed ,i live in Gorgia and in my country we really dont have good ballet teachers also i am always nervous thinking about ballet classes because i am 14 and i even dont know how to stand on a bar so if i am going to decide to take ballet what if my teacher is going to put me with litlle kids i am very uncomfortable with this kind of situation so please help me to take the right desicion
Question to the dancers out there how did you figure it out? Like how did you figure out what sport is fun for you? And also is at home videos a good start because of quarantine?
I'm 23 almost 24 I hope its not to late
Hey so I did ballet from 6 -8 can I start again at 12? I mean idk if I should I think I'm too old 👵