I want to start ballet but I'm afraid I am too old. What do I do?
97912
Start now!  I knew a girl who started late and now owns a studio and danced for many years before that.  Even as a hobby I'd do it for health.  You're never too old.
910589
Young and Vibrant, only last so long. Do your thing, that keeps you alive. There's nothing wrong with going out dancing with family and friends. When two people get together, it shouldn't be where you dictate to one another. The age difference maybe, one of your issues. He has been there done that, 23 it's your stage to go through. LOVE does not trainee you, it sustains you,  when no one else will.  All we can do is truly LIVE for ourselves. Share Great Times with the ones who really LOVE You being You!
326212
Don't set limits by your age. Do what you want to do when you are ready to do it and not a moment earlier.
82521
The other answer is right on!\n\nTo be honest they are not learning ballet at even three years old, they are gaining motor development and getting used to a class environment. \n\nWait until she is at least three. Keep your expectations realistic.\n\nMost professional schools of ballet will not even let them into pre-ballet until they turn four. Professional schools tend to be non-profit so they can do this. Ballet for three year olds is a money maker for a small studio, but a legitimate studio will be upfront about what you are really getting out of it. The term pre-ballet is a hint, and if the class is for four to five it is also a hint you are dealing with a professional school. \n\nFor a three year old look for classes labeled “creative movement” or “parent and me” and you will have a better experience. I would try the community center, and if he or she shows a talent or love of ballet look for a classical ballet studio when they turn five that is not a “tap, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet school” but a pure classical ballet studio, there is a huge difference.
62842
As long as your body is still growing, it is not too late to start.\nThere is more of a problem of starting too early.  I know that the trend is to start very very early, but many of those young girls who have now made it into adulthood have physical problems and all of them have horror stories.\nIf you are interested in competition, you might be better off waiting until almost high school to start.  Performances are always the best when the athlete “gets into the zone.”  The problem with very young girls is that their body is still growing rapidly and “the zone” keeps moving.
19700
Yes, some are, but there is a bright side. I'm assuming you are still in school, do you like the actor Patrick Swayze? If so, then you know he is a man's man, yet his parents were both well known ballet dancers who taught him to dance ballet at a very early age. Don't let the opinions of your peers stop you from going after your dreams. Good Luck.
530760
I am 74 and started a new career last year. They asked me how long I will be staying there and I said "at least till I am 80". I am charming. Don't know about the sexy but life is what you make it. I never feel my age and I work very hard at least 10 hours a day and I do go dancing with my grandson now and then. I had more fun in my life than my children. I feel bad about that. I went to dances with my mother when I was young and I had a blast. I did not know back then that you HAD to have THINGS. That made a big difference.
1067692
Well don't start too young like 1 or 2 years of age find a good dance school and check the age groups, if she fits then enroll her! that's what my aunt did to my little cousin and it was the best  thing for her because she was active, flexible, and made a lot of good friends! Dance has very good social qualities! i hoped i helped!
467633
I'm 44 and my life is just beginning.  In writing, in sports, in business.  You come from a great era so go do it, man, go do it!!!   Don't ask these people if you're too old.  Six feet under is too old and not one second before.
871509
Bruce just live, exercise is part of normal life. if you don't move enough your body will not work well. even going to the toilet is funtioned by good movement. you must find a good motivation, walking, running, cycling, swimming, I am disabled to certain degree 30%, but I try to move as much as possable, walking in the mountains cycling along side a river. I have to go to hospital next week for a knee replacement in the right side, unyet I spent a week looking after a friends dog, in a high mountain, walking, and enjoying fresh air, since I know what movement I have now, I will have the benifit after my operation. you must not let your muscles fail at an early age, you will be worse as you get older. enjoy life, exercise also gets a control on depresion, which if you are not getting out enough, I would say you are suffering with. you will enlarge most muscles and blood supply, which I am sure you know you need to enlarge****
1032801
You should probably try to eat right and exercise daily. I know a fun way to exercise your legs. Get the Dance Dance Revolution game for home and that will keep you jumping. It's fun to play, you get to listen to cool music and you get a nice workout.
776771
Your never to old to make changes to your life and 50 is not old!  I suggest looking into going self employed as a trainer. I work for a training company and we are always looking for trainers (and pay them a very generous wage). You can work the hours you want to and still get satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals. Good luck in whatever you decide. Make the break it will be worth it in the end and if it doesn't work out you can always go back to teaching.Just remember,If you always do what you've always done you'll always get what you've always got.
423188
first off how old are you? and the answer is always going to be if you feel ready to do something then go for it never force yourself to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable!
57396
remember that life is short and you dont want to grow old asking yourself, 'what if?' and telling yourself 'if only'. Your greatest mistake would be the risk that you didnt take. Believe in yourself and your capabilities, have a positive attitude toward life. Take everything one step at a time, do not be afraid to live life to the fullest for it is fickle and it can be taken away from you anytime. Just always believe in yourself
1006341
I'm 31 years old and i start at 30 and in December i going to have my test for to be a red belt.All the students in my class are half age than my, and i don't see any difference between them and me.I feel like anyone of them,the age is in the brain some people think i teenager too when they see me working out,and doing my kicking and forms.Depend of you....
739614
You don't look your age at all!  I'd like to be twenty four, it seems like at that age you're sorted, you have a place to live, a job, and you know what you're doing in life.  I'm eighteen at the mo, (and happy of course! ) yet I feel like I'm too young to be getting up and going, yet too old to be sitting still.
86443
I don't know. Would like to try some day. I think I might be a little to old to learn though.