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heyya
so i'm 12 years old and I was wondering if it was too late to start ballet and someday go onto pointes
I've done gymnastics for 5 years so i am really flexible and quite strong
so pls relpy
thanks x
Hi Bethany. It do not think it is too old for you to start ballet and eventually get into pointe shoes.
The requirements would be: get a teacher who teaches accurate ballet technique, and learn it well. Ballet technique must be correct because when you get into pointe shoes, any weakness or technical incorrectness would be very obvious, and would hold you back.
If you have a credentialed R.A.D. or Cecchetti teacher in your area, visit their studios and take a look.
The gymnastic experience is a plus! You may not end up being a ballerina in a major ballet company - but you will learn ballet, enjoy it, and it will support any other kind of dance you decide to learn as well.
All the best, Dianne
P.S. I have a lot of articles about ballet technique, ballet movement and ballet positions at http://www.balletshoesandpointeshoes.blogspot.com all for your reading!
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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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