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Question
Hi Dianne, I would really like to start ballet, but I have concerns... one is, is it too late to start? I'll be 17 in December. Another would be my weight. I'm 5'10, 170 lbs, and very top heavy, but from what I understand I would need to weigh somewhere around 120, and be like, an A cup.. I think I would really love Ballet, and may even consider going professional, but would I be able to due to my body type?
Hi Rachel. Ballet would be a challenge for you starting at 17, even if you were more physically like the ballet norm. That is, in a professional course.
However, you can start ballet now and enjoy it for the love of dancing. You can lose weight as you go, eating properly and getting in shape.
I have several articles about starting ballet later, and also about eating properly for ballet, at http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com
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
http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com
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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