Advice For Dancers About Late Starters with

I give advice on dancers who are late starters and how they can progress quickly and be successful on their dance journey!
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[@leahb8444]

EVERYONE IN THE COMMENTS!!! STICK TO THE END OF THE VIDEO AND NOMINATE AUTI!!

[@JohmathanBSwift]

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[@kturner76]

Leah Baum is there a link to nominate?

[@leahb8444]

@Kerry Lee yes it's in the description of the video

[@sarahninings]

Heck yeah! \(^•^)/

[@irenesnoeck1760]

Done!

[@brooklynm.4498]

When I first started ballet almost a year ago, I felt sick to my stomach every time I had to go. My instructor always brushed me off in class, never followed up the many times I asked for private lessons (even though I could pay), and constantly ignored me in general. My classmates were advanced girls who had been dancing at that studio since they were little, and every time I tried to make friends, they just gave me weird looks and walked away, talking amongst themselves. Quickly, I realized that for someone who was truly serious about progressing in ballet, and who wanted a deeper connection to it, this was NOT the experience I was paying for. I started at my new studio in December and fell in love with everything about it. I quickly made friends, my teacher was much more open to private lessons, and many times assured me that I wasn't a bad dancer at all and that I was actually very good. I started at 19, and I'm turning 20 in a few days. My advice to "late" starters is to just listen to your instincts and know why you're doing this and who you're doing it for. If you don't feel like a studio is taking you seriously enough no matter what you do, leave. It is doing nothing for you.

[@p0lyxena]

Brooklyn M. My heart hurts to hear about your first experience! I’m 22 and started nearly a year ago as well, and have struggled to feel accepted at my studio. I agree with the sick feeling: sometimes I didn’t want to go purely because I felt awful being left out and being surrounded by far more talented dancers. It felt incredibly liberating to remind myself that I’m not dancing because I want to be popular and socialize during class... I’m dancing for myself, and my journey is entirely independent from anyone else in that room.

[@ellierichard8104]

Were you in a beginner level class?

[@brooklynm.4498]

@@ellierichard8104 No, it was an advanced level class. My teacher out me there so I'd be closer in age to the other girls but never bothered to teach me any of the basics. He just said I'd cAtCh oN 🙄

[@ellierichard8104]

@@brooklynm.4498 Im 14 and I really want to start dancing but I’m scared that I won’t be good enough and that I’ll just look stupid 🙁

[@monicamomney8756]

You realized in general when people weren't giving you correct customer service. This made me really happy to read. (Not the bad experience obviously). This was a problem for me in my 20s because I always thought it was MY fault or I wasn't likable or good enough. EVEN IN AN OIL CHANGE SHOP. Not even joking with you.

[@merle-k]

As soon as I got 18 and could decide for myself, I rolled myself in for ballett classes, and have been doing it now for 6 months. Best decision ever.

[@aabb-fd3lv]

I’m 14 and I still wanted to be a ballerina, do u think it’s too late for me if I’m not flexible?

[@cyborgchick8448]

@@aabb-fd3lv definitely not! I’m an inflexible as heck 19 year old who started not too long ago but still making good progress~ you’ll become more flexible as you continue to dance and practice :)

[@carerforever2118]

I'm starting now at almost 50 😂 But l'm only doing it for fun, not to be a professional dancer on a stage.

[@filthy_casualite]

I'M 28 AND JUST STARTED HIP HOP CLASSES; I feel so out of place sometimes, so I REALLY needed to hear this! THANK YOU

[@caro6968]

I have a feeling so many people (including me) feel held back by the idea that dancing is something you choose in your childhood or you can never do it, so thank you for being so encouraging and supportive :)

[@tiki2976]

This is right on time! 🙌🏽 I'm 38 and will be starting ballet classes this week. I was able to find a studio in my area that offers adult beginner classes. I even wrote down why I wanted to start dancing. Your video is confirmation that I'm on the right track. Thanks for this!!!

[@bereniceledesma9604]

I started ballet at 35!! 😁

[@chanettelaing4664]

Thinking at 28😂😂

[@laurelmiller324]

I started dancing at 11 and am now 14... it is totally worth it to start even if you think you are too old - dance is the best thing that ever happened to me

[@gretskidance5541]

Thank you 😊 this helps me so much

[@neeka118]

im 11 and i wanna start soon! but im already in a dance studio with my friends and i dont have any classes nearby, so right now ill do stretching at home until we move to poland when im about 12 c:

[@user-dc6zw6zr8n]

I’m 13 almost 14 I love dancing in my room it’s so freeing for me and I really want to start dances classes does anyone have any tips?

[@MELISSA-on1tr]

@@user-dc6zw6zr8n you are not alone I do to but we got this 🙃

[@Libbynielsen]

I am 11 and I just started

[@meaganboodoo315]

Its like you always post what i need when i need it. Im 25 and just started contemporary.

[@ananya_roy]

Same here! Thanks to Auti for uploading the things that we really need. I've also started with Contemporary at the age of 26 now. And yes all the best to you all who are starting off late! More power to y'all! 😊🤗

[@maddiebennett687]

Thank you for everything! I’m almost 13 and i want to start dance, you’re such an inspiration !!!

[@harleyrose559]

I can relate to you so much. I am 13 and I cant get into dance until I'm 15 so I am currently self taught.

[@juanitaagyemang6429]

Same

[@abbysmith7906]

I’m also almost 13 and I really want to start! Auti gives such great advice!!

[@juanitaagyemang6429]

@@abbysmith7906 I argee!

[@simmons719]

Reading everyone’s comments is making me feel great, I knew I wasn’t the only one, but now I know people feel the same. Thank you.

[@shaywilliams9223]

I'm a 22 year-old starter lol I cut my teeth on Modern Dance, and I'm currently enrolled in Contemporary. My teachers have all been so supportive and patient and positive, and everyone I've interacted with have been so supportive. Don't worry too much about when you're starting, keep in mind why you started and always bring your best! You'll probably surprise yourself with how much you can do when given time and proper direction ❤️

[@may.k222]

I started doing ballet, jazz, and tap when I was 3 and I danced up until I was 12. I’m now 15 and am looking to start dance again. It’s just so frustrating to lose the skills that used to be so easy. It’s so difficult to begin again and this video really helped me. Thank you Auti :)

[@lalalalala9451]

I started dancing at 12, I’m 14 and I’ve progressed so fast! I’m almost on pointe and a lot of my teachers actually said they think I could be a principal dancer 😱 I really hope they are right, I do go to a really good studio, a lot of students got into the royal ballet so I hope I get into a company

[@neeka118]

this is dumb but do you miss school for your studio schudele?

[@poojapkohli]

I’m going to start Ballet in September at the age of 19😍 cannot wait😍😍

[@StellxProductions]

I just started ballet 2 months ago and im 16 years old. A lot of people at school told me that i would be forced to take classes with 3 year old beginners if i wanted to start which is SO NOT TRUE! Ive been taking private lessons at my studio and everyone there is so supportive towards each other. Its never too late to start dancing!

[@alphachaoszines]

yes! I turn 16 in a month and I just started a couple weeks ago/ I got told the same thing and I’m doing private lessons

[@carerforever2118]

I'm 47, I wake up at 3am to practise dancing in my bedroom if I can't sleep. Now that l have been attending dance classes for the first time this week. I got a lot of catching up to do to be a great dancer. You're never too old to learn to dance. Don't let people tell you what you can and can't do in life! I know one person who quit dancing classes, because her teacher told her she was too old, she was 17, l felt sorry for her, because she believed the lie 😢

[@Thatssokate]

I started at 16 lol but I want to be a dance teacher in the future

[@meanmuggin0384]

Sam eeee

[@meanmuggin0384]

Samee im 19 now

[@Thatssokate]

moonlight I am 17 now lols what levels are you at? I am at intermediate for everything but Adv. in Hip-Hop? Do you want to be a dance teacher too?!?

[@meanmuggin0384]

@@Thatssokate hey Im 19 now and started at 17. I'm a beginner but I'm going to be intermediate in Hiphop next school year so im very excited. I'm also planning to be a dance teacher in the futur. My goal now is to improve so yeah.

[@millylewthwaite1937]

same here i am 14 going on to 15

[@kmmovement]

It’s never too late to start dancing! I started dancing as a junior in high school and now I’m almost done with my BFA in Performance and Choreography! Anything is possible ♡

[@aylasanchez5867]

Any college recommendations for ballet/dance ?😭

[@kmmovement]

@@aylasanchez5867 The University of Montana has a really good program. Also Missoula is such a beautiful mountain town. The University of Utah has a HUGE dance program and their studios are absolutely beautiful 🥹 Those are two that personally love. hope that helps!

[@JohmathanBSwift]

Over 100k subs. People eventually gravitate to quality . So it's never really a late start, for there's no finishing line. Just keep every day building it Auti _sticktoitivness_

[@Maya-zh8bk]

I've been dancing since I was 5, but I started dancing professionally at 38. It is possible, but you need to accept what you can and can't do, and be willing to put in the hard work. Weather you do it as a hobby or full time, it is possible. Do NOT compare yourself to younger dancers . It does happen. There are very few opportunities for dancers over 25, but it is changing and soon there will be more opportunities.

[@alexisdawn1107]

For my entire life I have liked dance and I remember times back in 5th-7th grade where I would go outside at night and just dance to music. However, when I first got into Kpop back in 2017, dance became something I loved and really wanted to get into. Im soon to be 17 and I took my first ballet class over this past summer and I absolutely loved it, but because of money I wasnt able to take it this fall and its made me super sad. I dont want to be a ballerina or a dancer in the future, but a doctor. However I have a passion for dance and I wont let trivial things stand in the way of that. I have been trying to improve my flexibility even more than what mine is and trying to learn new things in my own time. Finding your channel is great because you have amazing tips and even choreographies I can learn. Thank you 💜💜

[@kyrahharris2718]

I find this so inspiring because I am a fully self taught dancer and I am 13 years old so im glad that this is a subject you touched on thank you Auti❤❤

[@ells2420]

Spilt Tea Im a 14 year old self taught dancer too❤️

[@avac886]

I have been dancing as part of school and trying to improve! Thanks to a couple teachers I was able to make it into adv dance. And I started late or “late” as Ms. Auti says! Thank you so much for inspiring to work even harder!

[@campbellpiette2744]

Thank you for posting this because it is so inspirational being a late starter myself ❤️❤️❤️

[@estrellaquinn]

I started dancing when I was 3 as well and then I stopped for a couple of years and I really wanna start dancing again

[@waverlywitkowski1577]

Love this! I started dance when I was 3 and did it up until around 10. It’s now 13 years later and I just recently started taking jazz again! I feel behind sometimes but it’s nice to know there are plenty of others out there like me!

[@BallerinaBabe]

I started as an 11 year old. I got demi-pointe shoes about 4 months later. I got pointe shoes a year after that. It's now been about 9 months on pointe. I absolutely adore ballet. I love how beautiful it is, how graceful and passionate it is. It is never too late.

[@jordandelao]

Thank you so much for this video. I danced ballet was I was young and quit...still not exact sure as to why I did. I used to look back and say to myself...ugh! If I didn’t quit, i could have been doing this professionally by now. That was such a wrong mindset, because if I had not quit, I most likely would have not discovered musical theater (in college...ahem lol ) and then that journey brought me back to dance in a whole another way than I expected. I did a ballroom dance competition at the age of 26 and I’m finding that I can incorporate dance in different ways the older I get. I used to think I’m starting back “late”, but ya know, I don’t know where my path will lead & I’m not stopping now. BTW, older dancers can also look into their community colleges for less rates. You never know the connections you can meet wherever you are. Key is to just continue to improve and help those around us.

[@carerforever2118]

Now at almost 50 years of age and overweight, I'm learning to dance. And oh boy, are all my muscles sore! Oh why did l sign up for dance classes now at this age? 🥴 Oh, that's right, now I remember, it made me feel good, and want to dance and get fit and not be overweight anymore, and above all say "I've had the time of my life" 😁

[@mariam.6507]

I started at 3 and stopped around 14-15. I am 26 now so it's been more than 10 years since I did ballet.. Well I am starting adult classes this September and I couldn't be more excited. I wish there wasn't a 10year gap but everything happens for a reason. I am so excited that I even started doing stretching videos so I can be more flexible when the time comes.

[@sephorazola5805]

how is it going now? im 26 now used to dance from 4-11years old different styles as i got older my parents stopped me because they thought it was a waste of time while it was something i loved. now i am 26 its like i got the dancing blues and all i think about only if they supported me i would have been an amazing dancer. i have friend and she has been encouraging to go back to dance as they are always looking for people. im honestly not sure but deep down is saying go for it.

[@shonua5604]

I started ballet a few months before at 18. I was never really fond of dancing, but I had always wanted to learn ballet. But where I lived, there were no ballet classes there. Now I am so excited to be doing it, and since everything is online now, it even matches perfectly with my college timings! And like you spoke of insecurities... I have never been shy on the stage, but I never really liked dancing and did not like doing it in front of people a lot. But when I started ballet, I shut my mind off to those feelings and went on like I normally would, and it did not matter anymore (-:

[@smashjc]

You're such an inspiration! I just started ballet after years of putting it off and I'm absolutely loving it. I admire what you said about setting your own attitude and lifting your limits. Thank you 😊

[@KeeMoeeee]

Thank you for doing this . I really needed this ! I came across your videos and it has given me comfort just following along .

[@floraaubin3078]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m going into musical theatre, and I haven’t had the most traditional of dance training, so I always feel like I’m behind. This video has validated my plans to work as hard as I can to craft a lifestyle where I can catch up. And your dance class videos will be a big help! 😁

[@sarahninings]

I 'm 15 starting today, and I always watched dancing without trying it, because I spend a lot of time already practicing guitar, which I'm really dedicated to, but I recently found your channel, and it was such an amazing moment! It means so much to me that these are here, since my parents can't afford a studio, and I'm gonna try my best to become a dancer, maybe a pro. This video was the encouragement I needed. Thank you so much

[@marinalopes3368]

This helped me so much! I love ballet since i was like 7 and trained at home since then because i got told i was "too fat to ballet". Now aged 20 i started having classes and still training at home every single day. I am moving to England to study and guess what? I will have ballet classes there too! My teacher always says i will be able to do anything because i love it and it IS NEVER LATE! thank you, auti!

[@rainbowong0602]

Thank you so much for filming this video! I've just started contemporary for a month and feel a little bit frustrated. Your words are so encouraging and helpful!

[@shia6746]

These videos are so important for me! I’m 25 and I started a year ago, and I truly want to be a performer and I questioned if I can ever succeed, and it’s been bothering me for a very long time, so you saying it’s never too late is really encouraging. Thank you for saying it’s not too late so many times 😭

[@lxniya]

I’m 16 and i’ve been taking dance classes at my school on and off since middle school and now I want to get into it more but i’m afraid of being behind since i’m starting so late and i’ve been really trying to get over comparing myself to other people my age but it’s been really hard.

[@gabriellemontroy2499]

Me too, especially with everyone’s flexibility

[@leahb8444]

I just started my first dance classes today and had a hard time being 13 and just starting dance... You always seem to post just at the right time ♥️♥️♥️

[@arlooo8312]

This video has been one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever seen. I am twelve and I have always loved performing and music but I can never seem to find the right class. I always felt like an outcast or am comparing myself to others, thinking that I am not good enough. I really really want to have dance in my life somewhere but lately I’ve been wondering wether I’ve left it too late. I started losing hope I would ever get into a dance class and then civic came along, meaning I can’t go to a proper class for a while. This video gave me hope and inspiration. Miss Auti I cannot thank you enough for this. ❤️

[@vigdiszoega3593]

oh this makes me feel so much better, i danced when i was a child and stopped but i finally am going back to ballet! i’m so happy!

[@Bookworm106]

This video came right on time for me and made me really acept myself. I'm 16 and will be starting dance class next week, although I've wanted it for a long time, but didn't do it because the academies in my city wanted to put me in the classes with the girls way younger than me, like the kids, which always made me feel left out, and eventhough I've tried to open myself in this subject, everytime I mentioned dance class with my friends they made me feel down, saying I was to old and would never be good, specially the ones who have been dancing for years said that I wouldn't be able to make it. So I let it go because everyone told me no, until I overheard a teacher talking about this inclusive dance studio. I went there and they did make me feel comfortable, and now I'm starting there and all those coments about me starting to late started coming back and making me feel bad about myself, but your video touched me and now I feel like I can do this. Thank you so much!!

[@denissesalvador6006]

Thank you so much for all the tips! I started dancing when I was 11 and I'm 13 now, I am part of my studios competitive but sometimes I feel frustrated because I just started in company while the other people have been dancing all their life.

[@tanigilldancecompany4360]

I returned to professional dancing at 32. Fast forward I founded my dance company and now teach and continue to practice, teach and perform. It is not easy. The hardest part to date is trying NOT to seek validation from my younger dance counterparts and professional dance company bodies. Sometimes all you want to hear is , Wow well done! The more I feel that need for validation, the more I dance to the beat of my heart and for not other reason. Thank you for your sound advice 🙏☺ #TGDC #Moto #Dance #The #Beat #Of #Your #Heart

[@sarahead8316]

you’re literally the biggest inspiration ❤️

[@trees9142]

I started dancing at age 6 but I left when I was 8, bad decision. But now I’m starting to dance again, 3 months ago I came back to my old dance studio when I was younger now I’m age 12, and I hope to progress more on dance.

[@pollys2252]

I love you so much Auti! Your so inspiring!💫💫

[@bonnierite]

I started dancing when i was 3 and i danced until i was about 13 then i took a long hiatus until i was 18 and i had to get rid of the mindset of lost time and my body changing as i aged and i feel like i had to start over but i am so happy i started dancing again because it reminded me of my love for dance and how passionate i am and why i started dancing in the first place.

[@aayy11300]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I danced on and off through childhood (when parents could afford lessons-some years they just couldn't) and then went on to dance 3times a week 14-16 years old before I got a back injury. im now in my mid 20s and doing aerial hoop for past year but noticed that practically all of my transitions etc are looking terrible again, can no longer do splits and spins or point my fingers and toes the way I used to. Ive kept debating over the past year whether it was too late to go back to dance classes to try and get back to where id like to be and your video has helped make my decision :) x

[@hodafathy7879]

I really like you ! I didn't talk to you before but when I watch your videos I feel like I'm watching my sister your words and your talking way are supporting me to just go and follow my heart and never mind what the people say about me , I don't even care for them ... you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen and now I'll do anything and find a studio in my area where I can start to make my dream become real and I'll never forget your support and your words , I wish you all the best in your life ❤ ... * sorry for the bad English but I'm Egyptian so I hope it's not that bad 😂 *

[@karenarreola9149]

You're amazing Auti! Thank you for this

[@dramatischegestalten]

Thank you for the video :) I get really scared to go to new classes as a beginner in my late 20's and as a bigger person (one time I went to an "open/all levels" jazz class, which was so hard that my friend, who did semiprofessional ballet, couldn't keep up with), but in the end you paid for the class and you want to learn... that's all that should count, especially for beginner classes.

[@cyborgchick8448]

Thank you💗 I’m the eldest in my class (19 in level 4 & 5 ballet class), and although my dance teacher is SUPER supportive, it does sometimes feel challenging when I’m surrounding by much younger people who are way ahead of me, and I’m out here fumbling and falling! (But trying!) So thank you for all this advice💗

[@kturner76]

Good reminders, thank you!!❤️

[@Nene-vo5pe]

I’ve always loved dance and kept quitting for no reason and now I want to get serious and your really helping me with ballet Bc I can’t go anywhere (ovi) and thanks for inspiring and helping me

[@maureendepreter124]

I just needed to hear that ! Thank you so much 😍

[@ainosalmi8397]

I really needed this ❤😢 thank you! ❤💃🏻

[@noellegottfried9491]

thank you sooo much for this! this is so inspiring💛

[@simmons719]

I hope to start this year while I’m still 12, not the “latest” but I wish I could start sooner.

[@sparklingfay]

Thank you! This felt so good! 💖🤗

[@moviesaddict9919]

omg this is exactly the kind of video i was in need of right now

[@oliviajane1469]

Thank you so much for this video!! ❤️

[@user-es3bf1vi3z]

I honestly LOVE you. You are amazing

[@bobbieann8588]

I'm legit crying rn, bc I am a success story im 15 years old and started dancing 3 years and it is so rough just went for it and tried out for competition team and made it. I have this feeling when I'm on stage that is so incredible. I love dance so much. i got an invite this summer and a teacher put me down a lot and you just have to prove them wrong for yourself. if its something you love do it and dont let anyone tell you you cant make it

[@milaalrousan9898]

I started at 3 years too ❤️❤️❤️love you💕💕💕

[@richelleforcer-rh3ei]

Thank you so much for this video🎉

[@bloojkl4520]

Oh my god. 10 is considered late.

[@inesmartins5846]

Auti thank you so much for this video ! I’m 23 and I was going to start ballet this next school year! However I just discovered I have Achilles tendinitis and I don’t know how to cope with both ! Do you have any video for coping with injuries ? Thank you so much for your great content !!! ❤️

[@MISSPHOTOGENICBABY]

Thank you!

[@ehdegasperis]

My case is a bit different. I started at 2 and continued until I was 7-8. I danced 4 days a week and I did recitals every year and competitions for two years. I was passionate about it but I was so difficult to work with as a child. I wanted things my way and my way only. Now that I’m older, I’ve changed and I realise that dance is what I’m meant to do. I wish I was easier to work with at that age. I’m really sorry for this. :( I’m 16 and started a few months ago but I’ve missed out on so many years. I’m a bit out of shape too. Even though I’m at a healthy weight for my height, I need to do body recomposition - losing fat and gaining muscle. It’s a long journey but one I’m prepared for. Thank you for the video :)

[@littlebear3648]

I started dance when I was 10, now I'm 11 and I'm on my dance studios competition team

[@Blair12511]

Ah thank you for this!! I was one of those DMs 😂😂 great advice 💕

[@Blair12511]

Also nominated 💖

[@meeltognole3187]

You are awasome! Love you!

[@gxgi_rose4102]

I wish there was a routine or something to follow because I started at 13 which I pretty late in dance. I wish there was a guide that I could follow for late dancers so they can advance quicker, bcs ppl like me r usually very lost when it comes where to start and how much is too much. 🙁

[@narcissamalfoy2666]

I used to dance ballet when I was 6, but I stopped at 8 because my teacher always yelled at me for talking and not concentrating, when it was the girls next to me talking to each other even though I was in between them. So I stopped because if you're always yelled at, it's honestly no fun. Then I've started gymnastics when I was 9 and joined a gym at 11and I love it, but in the last few years I've had thoughts about starting up ballet again. I absolutely love dancing, but I also don't wanna give up gymnastics, so I told my parents that if they raised my allowance a bit, I could pay for gymnastics on my own and they't only have to pay for ballet (which I know is really expensive). And I also told my Mum that I know that I'll never be a professional dancer, but this video really gave me hope and now I know that I'm not really a late-starter (even when I'm turning 16 next Tuesday) and that even though I'm (hopefully) starting at 16, I can still become a professional dancer and ballerina and whatever.

[@renikasmith6090]

I ❤😘 ur dance tips

[@Charlotte-sf4gb]

I'm 14 and I want to start dancing. I don't think it's too late but I just wish I would have started sooner. Because I think once I'm am adult and I start my career (whatever thats gonna be) it might be hard to keep dancin as much as I like.

[@maddyvlogs2813]

I’m about to turn 13, and I’ve been dancing for like 3 months. I really needed to here this, and I think this helped a lot, but my issue is I’m not going to a studio. My friends and I dance together and put on little recitals for our parents. But, I’m really nervous that being self taught is gonna have a different affect then being in class. I have been able to get my a la secondes and pirouettes thanks to your channel, and I do try to dance everyday, but I’m just scared it’s all for nothing. Do u have any advice for me?

[@emmalce7944]

Thank you.

[@missxmarvel]

I started ballet and it’s harder than I thought. I even had trouble putting feet in 3rd position.

[@jeykeyhey]

How long do you think I should've done ballet for to get pointe shoes? How long does it take do get used to pointe shoes?

[@thedancingho]

Thank you so much for this :(

[@user-es3bf1vi3z]

I'm 17 and it's so frustrating because I love dance so much but there is no a lot of dence studio in my area. I just don't know what to do

[@jordanmelody]

hi, i did dance when i was 3-4 and then did gymnastics from 5-10 and now i do aerial silks. will it be eaiser for me to ajust or no

[@zixiong681]

I live in Japan, and I Don't know how to speak japanese. I fell in love with ballet and just started when I turned 12, which is a couple of months back. My studio is holding a performance at the local hall. My mom is NOT happy with how they arranged everything. She is trying to get me to go to a bigger, more 'trustable' ballet school in my area. However, when I went to the ballet school, they were all SO good, and the students and I can't connect in any way, even though I make friends really easily, which made me feel sick in my stomach and I even said 'I don't wanna go back ever again.' But apparently, it's the only choice if I want to continue taking ballet classes and MAYBE pursuing a career. But staying in the current studio won't help me go anywhere. What should I do??

[@Ann90265]

Hi, I know you want a response from Auti, but I thought I'd toss in an opinion, for what it's worth. If the "good" ballet school is your only choice near you, you will have to develop some strategies to make it work for you. It's nice to have studio friends, but you are really there to learn and progress. The others are good because they have probably been doing it longer than you. You can take the opportunity to learn by watching them and what makes them good. Just don't compare yourself ("Compare equals Despair"), because you just started and your circumstances are different from theirs. Work for your Personal Best; not Best in Show. Before long, if you keep at it, some of the other dancers might quit, get injured, get married, drift away, relocate, or whatever, and you might eventually find yourself as one of the better ones there. Just be patient and make it your goal to simply improve from where you are today. Keep a diary of how you are doing with each of your moves. That can help you notice your improvement easier. Good luck!

[@maeleebuen000]

I did dance 3-9 and i loved it but my studio closed down so i had to quit bc my town was small and there was a limited amount of studios but a new studio opened up that my old dance teacher owns and im thinking about getting back into it at 13. Could i still be at the level of my age group?

[@harleyjokewho2204]

I’m nearly 14 I’m not flexible but I’ve been interested in dance for a few years.. any advice?

[@haylers765]

Ik this is weird but I had a dream that I met you😂 Also this video was great I’m also a late dancer

[@Oooooowoah]

I am starting Ballet and I’m 10 and the class and it’s a beginners class and the age is 7 to 15 so I’m glad I’m not the o,fest one and the first class is on my birthday yaaaaay Lols And I have done dance before just not ballet I have done tap and jazz

[@GuidetteExpert]

Do you know any known collages or University's that are inclusive of all age groups to study classical dance?

[@bloojkl4520]

I started dancing “pretty early”, when I was 3 Um, what is considered early then? 0 years old? Or have words just lost all meaning?

[@jasmine.m16]

Okay. Im asking to do dance- (11 year old) even though it sounds like a late age, to me it is. Especially since I want to do ballet, only problem is, my feet dont turn out s t r a i g h t on releve and Idk how to fix it. :/

[@1224oxi]

The thing is that I'm 11 I started rg and dance at 10 we had a quarantine so I am like a self taught dancer my teacher says it's to late to become professional but it is my dream 😭😭😭

[@1224oxi]

Sorry for my english

[@amelia_5980]

i started at 10,now im 13 and ifeel ryl bad bc i think i start veary late

[@SkullToonix87]

I started on the age of 16 help me :( The problem is my parents doesn't allow me to even be a Ballerina so I'm doing it at home cause I love ballet but I don't have the pointe shoes and I can't have them badly but I can't stop trying to make my dream come true :(

[@nlmsalwegter]

Help! I started to become pro last month. Before I was dancing semi pro. I changed my training programm to training 6 days a week. But i find it difficult to train myself. I don 't know where to start really...should I take classes every day? Anybody tips?

[@meanmuggin0384]

Sometimes need to rest and listen to your body. Do what is good for you

[@meanmuggin0384]

Normally there are yt dance tutorials

[@kaitlynroe7454]

What about 11

[@hanna2477]

I am 14 and I wanted to start Contemporary for so long but there is no studio in my area where I can take classes. I tried with youtubevideos but it didn’t work at all. It’s a dream of mine to start dancing. I don’t know what to do. Do you have an advice? (Sorry if there are mistakes in the text, I am German).

[@RonjaNuria]

Hey Hanna, are you still in Germany, and if yes, which part of DE?

[@hanna2477]

I live in Bavaria near „Bad Tölz“.

[@luciapamelaguerrerogonzale8505]

I am 24 and I stopped dancing for yearsssss, I just started about two years ago

[@lindiebeane407]

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