Expert: Connie - 1/6/2011

Question
Hello,
 My Name is Kelly I did ballet, tap, and jazz for 12 years from when i was 4-16 i am now 24 years old & i really want to start agian. No matter what i will start it as a hobby but i would like to know if i trained really hard if i still had a shot of going professional i only stopped because my parents found it an "unrealistic" future but now that i relize its up to me i need to know if its too late. My feelings wont b hurt if it is I just am looking for an honest realistic answer thank you agian.
                               Kelly

Answer
Hi Kelly!  I think that it would be very difficult for you to become a professional ballet dancer.  However, nothing is impossible.  It also may be easier for you to pursue a career in tap or jazz.  I would try to take a class at a local studio and talk to the teacher there after they see you dance.  They will be able to give you more personalized information than I would.  In any case you still can take dance lessons and enjoy yourself, regardless of if you can have a professional career or not.  Best of luck!