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So, im living in Costa Rica.
Im 15 years old (turning 16 in SEptember)
I have been dancing for a year now.
I have developed some flexibility but my legs arent gpoing higher than 90 degrees.
I im very close to do the splits (im like 3 cm from the floor.
This with one Ballet Technique lesson and one stretch lesson a week.
Is it possible I ever get to be a ballet teacher?

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It's not impossible to become a ballet teacher, but you will probably need to reach almost a professional level in your own dancing, which entails taking many classes a week (6-8).  Also consider taking a teaching course.  I know Vaganova teachers courses are offered.

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I can answer lots about ballet, specifically the Vaganova syllabus. I'm still training, but both my parents were professional dancers, so most answers will be coming from them, not me. :) They're the experts. Obviously, questions about difficult technique, etc, would be better answered with someone else, but if you're just becoming interested in dancing, or are having problems with basic steps, like pirouettes or plies, then I may be able to help

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I've seen ballet since the age of 0, because of my parents, and I am training to become a professional dancer now.

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