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Hi my name is andreina, I am 16 i started ballet when i was 10 and stopped before turning 13 . I now want to start again . But here's my problem, I am 5'8 and weigh 135lbs, am i to big and old to start once again??

I took 2 and a half year of ballet so i know pretty much lots of thing , I'm not good, but i know I've got the hands movement going on pretty well, do you think i would be able to be a good ballerina (even though i don't want to become a professional) besides my age and height?
And by the way i have a big cheast, is that really a problem?

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Hi Andreina. No there is no problem with your physique.

Starting ballet again might feel different than it did before. The faster you gain strength, the better ballet class will feel.

Also, you may not have finished growing yet. You may end up longer and leaner looking. Taking ballet will actually help with that.

I have written many articles on ballet technique, and healthy eating also, which can be found at http://www.theballetstore.com Some are in the blog area. You will get some good tips from the information in them.

All the best, Dianne.  

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Dianne M. Buxton

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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".

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dancer, ballet and modern, choreographer, dance teacher, artistic director, ballet mistress, producer

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I.S.T.D. Actra, Actors Equity

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http://ezinearticles.com http://ballettoeshoes.blogspot.com http://streetarticles.com http://balletconnections.com

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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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