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hi :)
well, i did ballet as well as other dances since i was little. so from the age of about 3 till 12. but since i've moved i haven't started it back up and now i just turned 16 and was wondering is it to late to start dancing again?
Hi Jenny. If I understand you correctly, you have been away from dancing for about 4 years. It is not too late to continue. Depending on your goals with dancing - recreational, or with performance hopes, find the best dance academy that you can.
Ask the teachers there how they recommend you starting up again. You may have more muscle memory than you think you have - yet, you will have lost some strength and reflexes for dance movements.
All the best, and enjoy your dancing!
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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
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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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