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Hi, I'm 19 and I've just started learning ballet. I really want to be a ballet teacher professionally one day, but is this possible seeing as I started so late? Thanks.
Hi Liz. I have trained people who started around your age and who went on to teach ballet. If you can get the right ballet classes, there is no reason not to proceed with ballet and later ballet teaching.The quality of the basic training you get matters a great deal.
I don't know your locale, but I recommend that you tell the teacher training you about your feeling for teaching. Ask her/him to help you formulate a plan. You may want to get into a dance dept at a university, for classes and related training.
You might want to see what teachers' training programs are available at your nearest professional ballet school. There is always somewhere to start.
I guess the short answer is, no, it is not too late!
All the best, Dianne
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Dianne M. Buxton
Expertise
I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".
Experience
dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer
Organizations
I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com
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http://streetarticles.com
http://balletconnections.com
Education/Credentials
Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.
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