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Expert: - 3/10/2008


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The studio I'm at is very small and does nothing more than a spring recital. I've been dancing classical ballet for 10 years (I'm 14) and I'm en pointe. I'd really like dancing to be a part of my future. Do you think I should change to a more "prestiegous" studio so I can make it further? I live in rural West Virginia and I already drive to a studio an hour away, but Mid-Ohio Valley Ballet Company is about the same. What do you think?

Thanks!!

Also, is 5'2" too short for dancing? and 106lbs too heavy?


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I think it would be a very good idea to switch to a more serious studio.  However, don't make your decision based entirely on performance opportunities.  What you do in class is more important since you are still training.

5'2" is a little bit short.  An average dancer is between 5'4" and 5'8".  106 lbs sounds very healthy.
Don't worry about your height.  If you love ballet enough and want to make it your career, you can!

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