Am I Too Old To Start Ballet?! - Broche Banter | Broche Ballet

[@starswechase_mia]

I’m 17. I’ve wanted to do ballet for as long as I can remember. I want to do something I enjoy & love. I want to lose myself in the music I love. I have dealt with depression for quite some years so that’s why I never started sooner. I always had the feeling I could never be as dazzling as other ballet dancers. That’s not the point though & this video motivated me to just do what I enjoy :)

[@tammygant4216]

I started tap at 46 and Ballet and Contemporary at 47. Before that I had only taken ballet classes for a month or two very sporadically throughout my life (maybe two years total from age 20-43). I didn't remember much from those classes, so I was basically a beginner when I walked into my first class. [There are a few ladies in my classes who were even older when they started as absolute beginners.] Now, after two years of ballet, I'm stronger, leaner and more flexible. It's challenging work and it's hard sometimes. . often . . most of the time. . .practically every time, but it's so rewarding. I'm more confident in my body (even though I've still got some extra pounds), I've got better balance, and I love the creativity and expression--not to mention the wonderful friends I've made. And there's always more to learn in dance, so it truly is a sport/art form for the rest of your life. I've stuck with this longer than any gym program I've ever done and I don't plan to stop. If you're thinking about it. . .LEAP IN! You may be sore at first, feel uncoordinated and even a little ridiculous, but so what! Do it anyway. . . DANCE!!

[@BrocheBallet]

What an inspiration your story is to read about! It's great to have you in the dance community and loving it. Very true how it can be a challenge, but a great one! Thanks for your thoughtful words and encouragement!

[@shippermd]

I started Ballet at 6 for a year. Then resumed it in earnest at 13 and quickly advanced onto Pointe and was happily dancing all thru my Teens! Now I have returned to Ballet again at the age of 50 and was even granted back onto Pointe, again! AND performed in The Nutcracker, last December!! Currenty, I only take 2x/week but plan to expand to 3 to 4x week! I love moving my body again and expressing myself with this beautiful Art! So Go out there and DO IT!! :)

[@BrocheBallet]

How cool you got to experience ballet at such a young age! Glad you're back at it! Thanks for your encouraging words! ❤️

[@talplg20]

Thank you! this video was very important to me, as a lot of other videos you do. I'm learning a lot from you. I started dancing ballet 6 months ago, I'm 28 now, and getting really good at it, and get a lot of compliments from teachers and other dancers around me. I'm practicing about 4-6 times a week in a studio at different levels. it was a life long dream of mine that i was too afraid to accomplish, and sometimes I'm scared that its too late for me, even though people tell me otherwise. this video gave me hope. thank you!

[@BrocheBallet]

We're so glad you've been finding so much joy! Thanks for watching! Glad to help ☺️

[@christianklein9013]

I started taking ballet classes six years ago at the age of 31 - and yes, it is a great thing to start as an adult! It is a demanding exercise, both physically and mentally, but also very rewarding and therefore a wonderful source of recreation. I love how a ballet class clears my head! --- As I have learned over time, there are plenty of fellow adult students at the barre that are late-starters. I must admit that it was comforting for me to find out that in the beginning almost everybody has a certain hesitant or doubting approach to ballet (especially men, of course). But I can say as long as you are open-minded there's no need to be intimidated by ballet even though it is somewhat different to other sports/dance activities. So, I can join in to Julie's words of encouragement in the video - you are not too old, and you should just give ballet a try! Chances are, the only thing you regret is that you didn't start years ago ...

[@BrocheBallet]

Thanks for sharing your story, Christian! We're so glad that you're dancing and loving it! It is absolutely very rewarding and meditative. Thanks for watching! :)

[@jimnorton8861]

Great video. When our local theatre offered an adult beginning ballet class 3 years ago, I jumped at the opportunity to learn something that I always regretted not doing when I was younger. I was 50 years old with no dance experience whatsoever. Now 3 years later, I look forward to each class. Unfortunately it is only once a week. Would love to have a class every evening, but thankful for what we have. I will never ever be a pro, nor that great at it and although I still regret not starting this 30 something years ago, I can finally say that I am doing it. Your vids are an excellent source of information and instruction and this is one subscriber that truly appreciates what you do.

[@BrocheBallet]

Thank you so much! The great thing is you've started and you're loving it! Never too late :) Keep going and let us know if there is anything you ever wonder about so we can do a video to help more.

[@rosanerio2]

Hello Julie! Wonderful video! I got some Ballet classes as a child, but was not able to continue at the time as my family moved to the countryside . I went on practicing different kind of sports, and yes! this athletic background gave me strength to come back to Ballet at 40!! Of course, as you said, it's not a child's body, but as I talked to my adult classmates, yes, if you have a lifetime of `no action`, Ballet will be super challenging! and the contrary is true as well - most of my friends had done sports in the past and are loooooving the challenges that a Ballet class offer! ...and we love your videos!! Help us a lot...!Thank you ever so much !

[@BrocheBallet]

So glad to have you here, Rosane! You're totally right! Ballet can definitely be challenging sometimes - and fun! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@missxmarvel]

The Barbie movie classics sparked my interest in Ballet as a kid but nobody believed in me so I never followed that dream. But as long as I’m not disabled I can achieve anything. I’ll give it a try I don’t owe anyone an explanation. If you explain yourself then you are asking for discouragements. Don’t say anything, just do it.

[@BrocheBallet]

Yes!! Follow your dream! You don't owe anyone an explanation, and you can do what makes you happy. This video may also inspire you with so many reasons why the dancers in our community love ballet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGm1fHSNeMh2ZrM I truly hope you'll give ballet a try! :)

[@tfsewalk4995]

You are only funny for Real dancers

[@BrocheBallet]

We're here to support any and all dancers who need it. Everyone is allowed to do ballet :)