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I have been interested in ballet for quite a while and was wondering weather it was too late for me to start, I'm quite short at 5'2 and weigh around 98lb, I was wondering what your opinion is on my situation?

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Hi Alice. 16 is not too late to start ballet. You may not catch up to the earlier starters and go professional, yet you can love the dancing and take it as far as you like.

Check out all your local ballet schools and see which one has adult ballet beginners' classes or teen classes.

If a school says they are putting you into a class with the ten year olds, go for it. You will probably get more detailed instruction, if that's what you want.

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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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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