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AmICrazy
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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Location: NYC
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:41 am Post subject: 33 Years old- Ballet? |
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| I am a 33 year old male who has no dance/ballet training at all. However, I have a strong desire (for some time) to learn ballet. Am I crazy? (hence my name) or do you think there is a chance I could actually learn and not make a fool of myself? I'd appreciate any advice. |
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santafejoe
Joined: 08 Apr 2007
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Location: Northwest Burbs of Chicago
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:22 am Post subject: |
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| First of all :) Welcome To Dance Forums :) you will really like it here. So you dont have any Dance / Ballet trainning well neither do i , i just had my first class last week so what are you waiting for go and sign up for a class sometime this week and get Hooked on Ballet it s great. Of course you can learn Ballet and No your not Crazy and No you wont make a Fool out of your self.Now go and call some Ballet Studio s see what s out there and sign up you will be happy you did. :D :D |
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primaballerina175
Joined: 10 Sep 2006
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Location: On stage.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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No not crazy at all. Welcome to dance forums. Anyone can start whenever they want to. If you have any questions feel free to Private Message me.
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pr
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
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Location: Göteborg, Sweden
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| You're not crazy ;) and welcome to Dance Forums AmICrazy! :D |
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AmICrazy
Joined: 10 Jun 2007
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Location: NYC
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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I appreciate all the positive reinforcement!
I am in the process of searching for a dance studio that has adult beginner classes. I hope I do not become overwhelmed once I start class.
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How many hours per day does one practice? Are there any stretching techniques that I could use to help my flexibility? |
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primaballerina175
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, if you live in New york then you should be able to find one. It's the city of oppertunity. |
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Gene
Joined: 30 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Go for it! I started when I was 28. Starting ballet *can* be overwhelming, you just need to set your perspective correctly and enjoy the process of learning and dancing.
If you live in a big city, you could take class everyday for 1 1/2 hours, but that might be lot to ask for a beginner. You don't have to take class everyday to improve though. On your off class days, you can focus on building core strength and flexibility. There aren't really any magic ballet stretches. A lot of focus goes into hamstring flexibility, but you really want to be strong and flexible in every dimension. Foot flexibility is also good, as you will be doing releve and spending a lot of time on half toe.
Feel free to pm if you want more insight or advice. |
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pr
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:09 am Post subject: |
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| Welcome Gene! :D |
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Balletispassion
Joined: 22 Sep 2007
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:15 am Post subject: |
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| It's never too late to start something you desire! |
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angelraziel
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Life is too short to have hesitations for things you want to do. So you're not crazy at all, it takes a lot of courage to admit and then adhere to your decisions even though they would seem outlandish to the rest of the world.
Good Luck! |
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LJ
Joined: 11 Nov 2007
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Location: Canterbury, Kent UK
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with these guys go for it! :D |
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