How to BECOME A DANCER as an adult beginner | everything u need to know

If you've been wanting to start ballet in your teens and adulthood but don't know where to start, this is the only video you'll ever need in order to make the perfect ballet experience for you. Grab your notebook and a pen and lets get to work plotting your path to a successful ballet journey. We'll run through all the training options that are available to you as an adult beginner in ballet and work on defining your personal goals for your ballet life and customizing your ballet journey to fit you and your lifestyle.
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[@balletreign]

Reply to or like this comment to encourage those starting ballet this year! To all our new and current dancers, believe in ur potential and keep doing what u love ❤️❤️

[@bettysmith8986]

Have you two researched the practice of binding feet in China and its association with an Imperial dancer for the Emperor ?

[@klg263]

I took ballet when I was young and loved it! Now, at the age of 61 I thought ballet would be impossible for me. Then I saw a video promoting Silver Swans. That, coupled with your encouragement here has convinced me to give it a go. Thank you for being the best hype girls!

[@balletreign]

Awww this is so awesome!! 😄😄 Believe in ur potential and GO FOR IT ✨ we’re cheering u on! 🥳🥳

[@denisehill7769]

I had thought of Silver Swans, although our local group is quite a distance away. I've started with daily plies and have been surprised how effective they've been. Go for it, and enjoy!

[@yuetmengkhoo1766]

I started ballet at the age of 55 yo and I am still dancing and going though technical steps😂😂...my teacher in her 20s is so encouraged 😂😂😂

[@input4717]

I started ballet in 1988 at the age of 18. - Best decision ever! I'm still taking lessons and once in a while perform on stage as an amateur. Love it!!

[@nightyley]

Cool 👍👍

[@balletreign]

LOVE IT 👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳

[@jessaglenny]

Similar. I started ballet in 1982 at the age of 19. Still dancing ballet. Never regretted it. It brings me so much joy, not to mention fitness.

[@balletreign]

@jessaglenny this is fabulous!! Keep doing what u love 🥳🥳

[@input4717]

@@jessaglenny Yes! And ballet keeps me young. I'm 30 years older than the average in my ballet class but are able to keep up with my classmates, easily.

[@elpis_ezechiel]

I regret not having started ballet dance younger. However, the perk of my lateness is that now, and for now, ballet is my hobby, not my career. And it is so much easier for my mental health. Less pressure, less anxiety. I'm doing it because I love it, and I don't have to be good at it. ' You don't have to be good at your hobbies, you have to enjoy them. ' If I have the opportunity, I will probably jump on the occasion to try going professionnal in some way involving ballet dance. Like working with point shoes, scene direction, choreography, all of that. And if not ? Well. I'm a translator, a private teacher and a content creator... that do ice dance and ballet, and that's really cool too.

[@balletreign]

It’s a wonderful privilege to take ballet and integrate it into ur life for ur own enjoyment! 🥳🥳. Keep doing what u love 👏🏻👏🏻✨

[@westernmasswonderwoman3326]

I started ballet when I was 3, and all I ever wanted was to go on pointe. I danced until age 11, and was supposed to go on pointe the following year when my parents took me off lessons. Heartbreak, trauma, resentment about it for over 20 years. Finally in my late 30's I decided I was responsible for my life and what I do with it and that I would go back and take lessons again. I found an adult class and danced again until covid. Other stuff happened and I am just now this year getting back to lessons, age 51. Here's the best part - I got my first pair of pointe shoes yesterday and start my first pointe class in 3 weeks!!!!!! This is literally a dream 48 years in the making come true and I am beside myself with joy! My body hurts, I have crappy turnout and extension, I get tired from 3 jumps, but none of that matters, I feel like the ballerina I always dreamed of being and once I start pointe I know I won't stop! So yeah, anyone can do it if they have the will and the passion, age does not matter. I plan on dancing for at least the next 30 years!

[@freejojorocks]

Hi! Adult 23 year old beginner who has now been dancing for 4 months. Ever since I have been BREATHING ballet everyday. Scream it for the people in the back that it's never too late, and as I've joined the community and others I've spoken to. I can say that it's also never too late to go en pointe either! The studio I dance with has opportunities to grow all the way up to pointe. This goes for teens too that didn't start as a peewee child. You can make it as intense or as simple as you want while still being constructive. All I have to say is do it! It helped me so much connecting with my femininity. Something I've never had before. Good luck everyone!

[@DearJackieJak]

I've been on the fence about trying ballet because I'm turning 30 in about 2 months and I have zero experience, but this video just motivated to finally look up a dance studio near me that offers beginner adult classes! I'm so excited to heal my inner child and do this for myself :)

[@oxoelfoxo]

cool! pls come back and let us know how it's going after a few months. :-)

[@balletreign]

AAA WE LOVE THIS 😆😆👏🏻👏🏻. You absolutely got this and we’re so proud of u starting this journey for yourself ❤️

[@negarciavone]

Omg!! How is it going?! I’m 31 and you inspired me! Literally kept thinking I’m so old to start

[@user-np1ck5tz9z]

I started ballet almost 2 years ago at age 30. I am so happy about it. Ballet was my dream for many years. I started from 2 hours per week to more then 5 hours of ballet per week:) And I am not old for ballet lessons. I know 40 and 50 years woman who are doing ballet)

[@balletreign]

Wowww amazing work!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-np1ck5tz9z]

@@balletreign 😌😌😌😌

[@mermaidopulence8539]

So I started ballet when I was younger along with ballroom and tap and I loved it (at first). I eventually got my first pair of pointe shoes and it was the happiest day of my life. Well fast forward a year, I had people saying really mean things to me like "ballet isn't meant for black people" or "you will never go far because of the color of your skin". So much hatred caused me to completely drop out of ballet. Fast forward to 2021 I was asked to be in a production of The Nutcracker in the party scene and it took lots of convincing for me to even step into a ballet studio because of my past trauma. But I did and really enjoyed it there, and I was very surprised to see that the ballet world has changed since I was younger. Now I've been there 3 years and even went back en pointe which feels very different from when I was younger. They also offer an adult class there as well that I take alongside my other classes and the people there are so much fun. A lot of them have never danced before or wanted to but never thought that they could do ballet and some have their children enrolled in the studio too. My main advice for anyone wanting to do ballet, no matter if you have dance experience or a beginner is to just go for it. Go do what you love and make the most of it because the only one holding you back is yourself.

[@SpookyscarySayge]

I'm so sorry. People are so mf cruel for no reason. Glad you were able to find love for ballet again.

[@mermaidopulence8539]

@@SpookyscarySayge I will say my biggest regret is not getting the opportunity to do YAGP back in 2007. That was something that I really wanted to do but because I stopped doing ballet at the time all together I missed my chance.

[@chankahyein]

I started learning ballet at age 60 and I'm loving it so much!! All thanks two great teachers who are very encouraging! It is my dream come true!

[@balletreign]

Awww that’s so awesome!! 🥳🥳 Dreams do come true ✨✨🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@bizema2003]

I started ballet at 13, but stopped after a year because I wasn't practicing at home, and my mother couldn't really afford it. I started again at age 66 and am still going to class--and loving it!

[@balletreign]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing ur story, we’re so glad u found a beautiful lasting passion for ballet 🫰🏻✨

[@ulf989]

Another excellent presentation. One point I might stress for "older" adults (>40?) who have been desk bound for the last 20 years or so - your flexibility / range of motion will likely have regressed since your teenage years. Ballet is an ATHLETIC movement and trying to copy positions without proper form (correct muscles engaged) will lead to much frustration and possible injury. Not being able to "engage" the correct muscles is almost always a flexibility issue. And re-establishing that flexibility can take significant time. A muscle not exercised in 20 years will NOT magically have a full range of movement with 20 minutes of stretching. Think weeks and months, possibly years. You often see sedentary men who take a fancy to golf at a late date (40 +) because they think the golf swing is just a "hand-eye" coordination exercise, when in fact it is very much an athletic movement requiring the aforementioned flexibility / range of motion / correct muscle engagement. Even the correct address position is an athletic setup. So I would suggest you have an understanding of the MINIMUM athletic requirements required before you commit a lot of time, effort and money on lessons. If you've spent the last 20 years in a yoga program (and assuming you are performing the positions correctly,) you should be in good shape to tackle any form of dance. If you're most athletic movement over the last 20 years is opening / closing the fridge door, well you may consider some serious preliminary work to ensure your body is ready for actual dance lessons. Just my thoughts - once again a superb production ladies.

[@hellorachelthefirst]

I started about a year and a half ago, at age 25, and took the full plunge in an all-levels class standing behind the crazy good dancers when I didn't even know what a tendu was. It was so humbling and intimidating. But watching and being near experienced dancers made me progress so fast. Now I've been in 4 ballets and did swan corps en pointe and am about to do willis. It can happen!

[@balletreign]

Thank you for sharing your success story! This is helpful to so many. Congrats and keep going. Cheering for you! ♥️

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Danced since childhood, taught and then life happened. Getting back to it at 66 years old. I don’t care what the gym rats think. I put on my gear and earbuds and DO MY THING. Someday I may connect with a studio but for now it’s just for me. No rehearsals, no performances, no pressure.

[@cassandratemple45]

I've been taking a weekly adult ballet class for about 1.5 years now, and I can't believe I put off doing it for as long as I did. Here are some things that have stuck out to me so far: - Ballet is a mental challenge as much as it's a physical one. I danced in other styles as a child so learning combinations wasn't as difficult for me as others, but I really struggled "flip" them at first. The key is to really learn them and not rely on copying what you see because then you'll do it backwards. - I wasn't prepared for how much it would change my body in a such a short time. I think some people starting ballet are motivated by losing weight or getting smaller legs, but know that's not necessarily what will happen. Obviously individual experiences will vary, but by doing ballet my legs have gotten noticeably larger due to muscle gain. I knew that was a possibility but I was expecting it slowly over time, and instead I got noticeable changes week to week. Like I have palpable muscles on the bottoms of my feet now. - It can be hard to see progress, but trust me it's there. When you go to class it can be easy to feel stuck or like you're not improving, but I think it's because we have the tendency to compare ourselves to last week instead of last year. Everyone is on their own timeline, and if you go to class and feel bad that you're not as good as someone else it's not because you're bad at ballet; it's probably just because they've been doing it longer than you.

[@balletreign]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share ur experience and contributing to the community!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 wishing u the best in ur ballet journey ✨✨

[@henrikmulders8633]

To avoid injuries it is very important to have good basic instructions in technique. This is a quality in teachers that is not easy to recognize for beginners. If your goal is a 180 degree penché on point in the first lesson, your knees might give out after the first pliés with fake turn-out.

[@hunnybunny33]

I started ballet last year at 19 and it’s literally one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I was definitely really nervous and self-conscious when I started but the people in the adult ballet community are so kind and welcoming :) it’s totally boosted my self-confidence, and it’s a great way to get exercise which is something I’ve always struggled to be motivated to do Extra bonus are the cute lil outfits you can wear to class😋

[@vaeda3389]

youre inspiring me to try it!! i'm 20 and ive been wanting to start since i was 14 but have been feeling discouraged cause of my self-consciousness and my inexperience. but you having a welcoming community helps a lot

[@hunnybunny33]

@@vaeda3389 I felt the same before I started! I hadn’t really danced in front of people before so I was super shy but because everyone in the class is a beginner just doing it for fun, I never felt judged or like i needed to be in competition with anyone else. I hope you have an amazing time should you choose to give it a try, I can’t recommend it enough!!

[@imasleepyburrito]

I started ballet this year and started watching Ballet Reign around the same time! It's been a blast - thank you two for providing us peak ballet content!

[@IngridVHerrera]

Hi! I started ballet at the age of 8 yrs old, but leave 3 months later 😢. It took me 20 years to come back (at the age of 28). This year I'm turning 30 and ballet is the BEST decision I've ever done as an adult. It heal my soul, my insecurities, the inner child that cannot fulfill her ballerina dreams. As an adult I am a able to give the child I was the dream come true. In 2023 I was promoted to soloist and participated in the nutcracker as a soloist role. Ballet give me hope, happines and mental healt❤ It is not too late. You are not too old

[@oxoelfoxo]

wow, congrats!

[@balletreign]

What a beautiful story!! 🥹🥹 congratulations on ur promotion 🥳🥳 sending good ballet nerd vibes ✨

[@liviacromey9857]

That’s great! I’m 21 and took ballet irregularly in middle and high school and really want to get back into it. Part of the reason I wanted to start again was to be able to preform someday. It’s good to know there is still a chance that could happen. Thank you!

[@mickeybear2972]

I took dance in high school and quit due to several different reasons (unknown health issues, school, mental health, etc.). People would ask me if I was going to miss it and I always said no. 4yrs went by and I stood true to my answer. But it’s been over 6 yrs now and I can say… I miss it. Been looking around at local dance studios to call and see if they’d be interested in giving private lessons since nobody offers adult lessons in my area. Maybe someday I will go back to ballet, but we’ll see. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lilianaisella]

The highlight of my Adult Ballet career was meeting you, of course 🦋🦋🦋

[@balletreign]

Aw, so kind, thank you! We are honored :) you guys are the best ballet nerds out there ever! 💗💗❤️

[@sophia-helenemeesdetricht1957]

I am SO happy we're talking about this.

[@balletreign]

We hope yall find it helpful! ❤️

[@emiliayap8762]

I started for the first time at 29! I came from Irish dancing (also as an adult, and allegro is obvs my favourite) and ultimate frisbee which both caused different kinds of hip pain/imbalances. A few months into ballet and doing things properly and on BOTH sides, the hip pain started to calm down. I also have found it to be emotionally healing and freeing because I'm never going to be great so I can work towards my good at my pace. It also doesn't matter if I look silly, I'm having a great time!

[@draig2614]

Great timing! My first-ever ballet class (at the age of 46) is tomorrow on Zoom 🙂 I’m not built like a dancer, and I have some joint pain issues, but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do 💕I’ve done a couple of terms of Dance Based Conditioning from the same studio, so now it’s time to try actually dancing!

[@bizema2003]

I'm not "built like a dancer," either, but it doesn't matter at my school. Go for it! 🙂

[@KIMOCO01]

Can you share where you're doing a Zoom ballet class through? That sounds like a good way to check it out. Have fun!

[@draig2614]

@@KIMOCO01 through the National Ballet School (Canada) - they have a lot of online options for different levels of dance.

[@KIMOCO01]

Thank you so much!

[@balletreign]

Amazing!! Welcome to the dancer community 🥳🥳 Def be careful and listen to ur body, but enjoy urself! ✨🫰🏻

[@brigittastone-johnson7683]

I started ballet at 40 after a 28 year break. Two years on, ive moved from beginner to advanced classes. Best decision ever. So much of happiness. The point of ballet as an adult is not to be a professional anyway! It’s a great hobby... highly recommend

[@hannacieslak4107]

I'm 28 and yesterday i was first time on ballet lesson ❤ i was dreaming about it since i was a child and i'm so obssesd with this idea!!!

[@beatesetzer2441]

61 years old! Watching ballet clips got me using my stretch band. Woke up with a knotted neck. Back to the chiropractor after giving up 19 years ago. 7 sessions got my body out of a twisted state .my pelvis was twisted. Now 2.5 months later. Hours of stretching exercise and intermittent pain I now have 2 legs pointing in the same direction and my right hip is more mobile. If I had the knowledge I have now I would have done this 20 years ago. Many exercises I found online.

[@balletreign]

Oof injuries are rough 😣 Glad to hear that ur regaining mobility! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@beatesetzer2441]

@balletreign yes. And the L ankle was completely stiff. I was unable to crouch. Now the pelvis is straight and in a better position the lower back can release and I should be able to walk normally soon I hope. The ankle is also much more mobile.

[@PrincessSaturn]

I did ballet from when I was 2 1/2 or 3, until I was 11-12. I've been wanting to restart for SO LONG, but I couldn't due to mental health. Now that I am doing much better, I can't wait to restart by going to a local adult ballet class program that's near my home! I may be restarting, but I really liked all the advice you gave!

[@balletreign]

Aww! We’re happy to hear ur doing better and are looking to get back into the studio! The tips in this video can def be applied to people restarting ballet bc the new you is doing this for the first time ✨. Wishing u all the best, we are cheering for you!! 🥳🥳

[@SpookyscarySayge]

Same here!

[@psychologicallydissolved]

I started yoga and ballet during Covid at 40 years old and…miracle … I started touching my toes… my knees and heels go all the way down in lotus and downward dog respectively… Success is not how flexible or graceful you become, though these are natural by-products of the art form. Both forms touch somewhere deep inside that some call sacred or spiritual, and has no age limit. In our digitally overloaded life, movement through dance takes the energy away from the mind and into the body, which is a far greater real estate than the drama happening in our minds. I have found that adult ballet teachers are less critical and judgemental than my inner critic, so that’s very healing for me.

[@balletreign]

Wow thanks for sharing ur thoughts, experience and perspective! So wonderful to hear how ballet has impacted ur life ✨✨

[@kathygao]

Adult beginner here! I started ballet as a little birthday gift for my 30th birthday! One of the best decision that I've made in my life! I started ballet because I am working alone in an alien country and ballet is how I cope with stress in work and in life. I've been a ballet fan all my life and now I feel like have a deeper appreciation as I go to watch ballet and have even more love for ballet!

[@balletreign]

Love it!! 🥳🥳 glad to have u as a part of the dancer and ballet nerd community, and so glad u started this journey for yourself ✨🫰🏻

[@negarciavone]

Look at all the 30 year olds stepping into their creative decade! I literally feel like this is a movement. I’m 31 so I get it 🥲 what country do you work and live in?

[@555jesii]

since i was 3 i was enrolled in ballet classes and unfortunately i had to leave when i was 8, its been 10 years now and i really wanna join ballet back. i miss it, the dedication, hardwork, elegance and production that went into the perfomances!

[@lauracrubioc]

Hello! I wish you can talk about injuries and recovery in ballet. I was a ballet dancer for 6 years (2001-2007) in the journey to become a professional one, and I had to stop because of several injuries on my left knee (patella dislocation)😢. I came back to adult classes last year and I got (again) 2 knee injuries and had to stop after 3 months. I was so sad and frustrated about it that I decided to do all the physical therapy as possible 45 sessions in total) to go back. My ortho told me that I have to build and strengthen my quads, abductors and bodycore if I want get back to the studio without future injuries. I started this 2024 going to the gym working on that, let’s see how it goes 💪🏽 I hope you can read this and think about this topic for a future video! ❤

[@oxoelfoxo]

maybe they can get an expert to interview and collab with

[@balletreign]

This is a very good topic and we will def consider it for a future video! 👍🏻👍🏻 Injuries are so tough 😣😣 wishing u the best in your recovery! ❤️‍🩹

[@AlyasSakay]

I took ballet classes about 20 years ago when I was recovering from surgeries to remove gall stones and my appendix. It was a great way to keep up a low impact workout routine while I recovered. I started doing basic beginner lately by watching KZbin instructors, for now.

[@melowlw8638]

this video is right on time for me!! last semester i couldnt take my uni's ballet classes (the hours of my classes, and the lessons r incompatible), and i want to try this semester, but in case it doesnt work out i do want to do little exercises at home, at least for the basics, and to use my natural flexibility to do cool stuff (the splits, obviously 😌😌 i cant let myself peak at the age of 4 for doing it) this video is going to be useful to see what i can do to get started!!

[@balletreign]

YESSSSS more dancers! So happy u found this helpful and that ur inspired to give ballet a try. Wishing u the very best, we’re cheering u on! 🥳🥳

[@victoriachen6879]

thanks for this wonderful video - i started taking ballet class back in summer of 2016 at 31. i was postpartum and looking for an exercise that would just help me lose weight n do abit of stretching. came across a ballet studio in the vicinity and i’m still at it! ballet definitely helped me achieve many things on your list of benefits. i lost weight, have a better posture, more flexible, made lots of new friends, and have a new lifelong hobby! ballet is cathartic for me - it makes the stress of the day go away and i -only- have to focus on the one million things for a single pirouette 😂. oh, and i even helped to deliver my ballet teachers’ baby!! haha❤❤ love love ballet and i highly recommend for anyone. don’t worry about flexibility or even leotards for that matter :)

[@marianasiortiz5513]

I started ballet two months ago and I saw a literal grandma in the class (she was around 70~) and truly is inspiring to see her taking the chance and trying so hard! I find that what you guys in ballet reign say makes a lot of sense and has helped me a lot to learn too 😊❤

[@professionalprocrastinator]

I would love a video about how to get equipment/ tips for getting outfits because I have no idea where to start in that and I get sort of nervous walking into a store

[@balletreign]

We would love to cover this in another video! ✨✨

[@flightydancer]

You two are too cute! Enjoyed watching you share your ballet knowledge. I started after high school (long time ago) with VHS tapes and it became my life. Never danced full time though; just kept dancing in between life, work and school. Now teaching beginners at a community centre. Ballet brings me so much light and joy.

[@nightyley]

I think I‘m gonna love this video(like every other video)

[@balletreign]

Aww 😆😆

[@haleyparson]

I started using the Everyday Ballet program in January of 2023 at the age of 36. It was one of the best decisions that I have made!

[@balletreign]

That’s amazing!! So glad you’ve been enjoying ballet! 🫰🏻✨

[@maymendoza2149]

I'm 35 and this comment motivate me to try this year. 😊

[@nooripuss1]

Thank you so much for this video! 💓💓 I am in my early 70's and the last time I took a live class, I was in my 20's. I now feel excited about going back to some of my recorded classes, and exploring virtual options. I might (might) even build up enough confidence to start a regular live class.

[@bizema2003]

👏👏👏

[@balletreign]

We’re so happy you’re inspired to step into ballet again! We are so proud of u 🥳🥳

[@bekah888]

I've been wanting to try dancing for a while but felt a little insecure, 🙃and like there wasn't really a space for me, where I'm at. Thank you for saying otherwise.💙 I feel more encouraged to maybe give it a try.

[@balletreign]

There is a space for u that no one else can fill ✨ If it makes u happy GO FOR IT we’re cheering u on 🥳🥳

[@user-xl8jv1th4d]

You guys are so great- I absolutely love your channel! I was a professional dancer for 15 years and now teach dance and choreograph at a private k-12 school. I shared your channel with my ballet nerd students as well and they love it, too. About starting dance late and still dancing well, I started at about 18 years old and had a professional career. Dancing allowed me to live and work in 5 different countries and meet so many wonderful people- I am so grateful for it! Keep making awesome videos- you guys rock!

[@annapires991]

I’m an adult beginner, started last year after a 15 year pause - and my background was jazz dance, not ballet 😂 To expand on the social benefits you guys mentioned, I’m really glad that my class is so diverse - we have college students, retired professionals, housewives and different professions (mainly teachers and public service workers lol). Is so good to have that space to share with people in different roads in life, chit chat and catch up. My school offer more traditional classes (although we don’t have a pianist lol) and other types of dances (jazz and neoballet seem very popular), so the end of the year rehearsals and show are very fun. One advice I would give to people starting now, again expanding on something your girls already said, is to understand what you want out of ballet and let your teacher know! Even if you figure it out like a month or so after starting! For example, I want to be training pointe by year 3 (this will be my year 2!), and I communicated that to my teacher as soon as I began, so she passed me some resources on ankle strength training, turnout improvement and will evaluate me by the end of this year to see if I can handle the basic pointe classes (my school has 3 pointe classes during the week, different levels). So making a little goal for yourself is even good for some motivation - one of my classmates wants to improve flexibility and hip strength, etc.

[@balletreign]

Thank u so much for taking the time to encourage others and share ur experience!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨✨🫰🏻

[@geoffreycope1219]

Started ballet at 37 I am now 39. I had the pleasure of performing in my local dance studios production of the Nutcracker twice both times as a party parent. I would love to learn pointe one day however to be realistic I am actually coming into my third year of in studio learning. There is also a company in London called the Nimble Dance Company. They do nothing but teach adults ballet and they put on full blown productions of everything and anything you can think of.

[@balletreign]

Wow, good for you!! What a great privilege to have so many performance opportunities! ✨✨✨

[@geoffreycope1219]

@@balletreignI know right we shall see what happens.

[@kindofballet]

Thank you for the educational video! As a pre professional dancer myself, I often get asked from which age you have to start. From now on, I will simply refer to your *exquisite* video! 😂

[@balletreign]

Aww thank u! 😆😆 We appreciate u sharing our videos! 🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@sophia-helenemeesdetricht1957]

One thing I'll say is yes, for the love of G-d, DON'T compare yourself to anyone else. For me, and maybe only for me, a half-step to the left of that is that I have the people in my class that I consider like... I dunno, not role model per se, but like someone who you're like, "That's where I'm trying to go with this! Yes!"

[@balletreign]

Absolutely!! Having people you look up to is different than playing the comparison game ✨

[@lilianaisella]

Started at 28!

[@FrankieCunningham-fv2dh]

I started ballet young at an rad ballet studio and then quit after my sister (who is older than me) and spent year not doing ballet then I went to high school and met one of my friends who’s is a ballerina and I started to miss ballet and now at 13 r trying to start again but have been struggling a bit with the idea so thank you so much for this video it is truly so much help thank you

[@balletreign]

Aww we’re glad this video could help you! We hope you will be encouraged to step out and do what you love, we are cheering u on! 🥳🥳✨✨

[@ryano.5149]

So, I had a bad first experience with ballet. TLDR, a number of years ago, I was led to believe an audition was something that it wasn't. I ended up...well...you know that nightmare where you are taking a test in a subject you know nothing about? Yeah, that. Tap ended up being thrown in at the end of a THREE HOUR LONG gauntlet of an audition as more or less an afterthought. It was both mentally and physically the most difficult thing I've ever done. I'm pretty sure the audition panel was having a big ol' laugh at my expense as I rode the strugglebus through that audition, in a room full of dancers that actually had rather significant ballet experience. I still have nightmares! ANYWAY, since I found this channel, it has got me thinking I might want to take a class or two just so I can get closure for myself and actually learn some of the basics, which I previously crash-coursed my way through, in a calmer, lower-pressure environment. lol

[@ladykarolyn1]

I started ballet just under a year ago at age 34. I was extremely nervous to go to my first class (my mental health was not in a good place, so it was v easy to get overwhelmed at that time), but once I got there, it wasn't nearly as intimidating as I thought it would be. Ballet isn't easy, but my technique is noticeably improved from day 1 to today. I feel stronger, I can hold upright posture more easily, my plantar fasciitis has improved, and I'm just so excited to go to dance class every time I get to go. My mental health is much better too, which isn't *just* the ballet, but I do believe it helped. I'm much happier for bringing ballet into my life. So if you're reading this and you think it might make you happy, you should try it! In my opinion at least.

[@balletreign]

Thanks for sharing ur testimony and for encouraging ur fellow dancers(to-be)! We’re proud of u for sticking through it and so happy ur reaping the benefits 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ladykarolyn1]

@balletreign my teacher's adult beginner ballet classes have really gotten popular this January, so I've even had the lovely experience of helping new (slightly terrified-looking) faces feel welcome and putting them a bit more at ease because that's what I needed when I was where they are. It's a bit corny to say, but it feels so great to pay that forward!

[@GrayeIra]

I was over the moon when i saw my college has ballet class and that the reviews for the teacher are wonderful. Ive only had one so far but i love it. I will warn anyone, for the first bit, you will be sore, but I can already tell it will be well worth it

[@balletreign]

Congrats on starting ballet!! The soreness just means ur getting stronger 🫰🏻

[@GrayeIra]

@@balletreign yes!!! Im going to my fourth on next Tuesday. Its difficult but its also very fun

[@jannisgalinis6695]

Thank you so much for this very encouraging video. I am a very late male ballet beginner who started with over 50 about 3 years ago. I never did any ballet training before and did not do a lot of sports prior to starting with ballet either. In the meanwhile, I am attending about 5 hours of class per week and I enjoy it enormously. I like the connection with art (even if it is not "proper art" what I am doing) and the body control and effects on my body in general. I was not allowed to take ballet classes as a boy in the 1970ies...so I have to compensate now. It seems to be the best way to reset your mind after work. Of course, I am struggling with a lot of things and want to be able to do everything immediately, but I have to be patient. Unfortunately, male adults are rare, so there is never any pas de deux class....that's a pity. So, males, just go for it!😁

[@killsa]

I started ballet in my 40s and I'm now 52 on pointe. Ballet Austin has an incredible adult ballet program.

[@camilacatorceno4902]

17:51 lo único que le agradezco a la cuarentena, acceso a clases de grandes compañías incluso

[@lilygardner4035]

i started ballet and jazz as a kid, but quit until coming back to dance in high school. i mainly focused on ballroom, and then more seriously re-committed to ballet and lyrical/jazz in my early 20s. eventually tapered off and focused solely on ballet around 23/24, and also started pointe work soon after that! it's been about a decade since, with a few months on/off here and there, and i've loved every minute of the journey! for me, ballet is definitely a meditative, safe place. it requires me to turn off all other stressors and thoughts when i'm in the studio, and only focus on what i can control in class - my form, my technique, my artistry. i think it's a beautiful art form, and the space for creative expression is also wonderful

[@zarah8872]

I'm an Aerialist and Ballet (and Jazz) are my favourite cross training activities. I also incorporate short Ballet and Jazz choreos in my Aerial routines . I'm happy Ballet is still part of my profession in some form.

[@davidorr9678]

I'm a 30yr old man from a macho culture that fell in love with ballet a couple of years ago. I'm sort of nervous about taking an actual ballet class, I always thought I was too masculine and too old? What would a ballet class think if I turned up for a lesson?

[@balletreign]

It doesn’t matter what other people think; if you want to start ballet, just go for it! Don’t let anyone stop you from becoming the best version of yourself 👍🏻😄😄

[@davidorr9678]

@@balletreign thanks 😊👍

[@charc3345]

Something my dance experience was lacking in when I was taking ballet: there were never enough guys in the class, so we could never learn partner work. And guys are awesome to watch because they get to do such different choreography. I think any dance studio anywhere would be so glad to have you. And you would inspire more guys to join in ballet definitely.

[@davidorr9678]

@@charc3345 thankyou that's encouraging 👌💪

[@KayoEll]

I have a feeling you would be fawned over by everyone in the class. It's sort of like the guy who takes a Family and Consumer Science (formerly called "Home Ec) elective. Provided you're not there to predate (as in predator, not before the date) on the women in the class, you would be warmly welcomed.

[@nicoleordonez1381]

The most important lesson I got from ballet is the value of patience + hard work. Besides everything you already mantioned, ballet made easier for me to learn any other type of dance, because you learn how to coordinate and move intuitively gracefully. You also get to have a good sense for musicality

[@RajviPriya]

Hi ladies. I started my 1st adult ballet class last Sunday at the age of 44. What’s magical about learning ballet is definitely having the ability to coordinate my body with the movements and music. I’ve always wanted to learn ballet since I was 5-6 years old. I believe the love and passion help a lot in learning ballet as adults ❤

[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

I started as a kid & have been taking ballet off & on (mostly off as it's tough to juggle early in your career) for about 4 decades. I love it. I dance with the teenagers & it's awesome. They seem to like having an older person in the class. I've been on pointe off & on for 3 decades (again more off than on, alas), so I do that, too. I don't really fit in with the usual adult ballet classes because of my work schedule & also none of the other adults are taking pointe. They also aren't really into nerd culture, so... 😂 Honestly, I hate the gym. It's boring & I won't stick with it. Ballet is so much more fun & much better for my mental health. That being said, since I am older, I have to keep in mind that I have a family history of arthritis, osteoporosis, etc. I need to stretch & warm up more than the teenagers I dance with. It's fine, just something to be aware of!

[@bizema2003]

Yep! I dance with one other woman a little older than I am and one in her late teens, but the rest of the class is made up of 10 and 11year-olds. I love it. 😊

[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

@@bizema2003 Dance wherever you feel like you fit in. 😊

[@balletreign]

This is fabulous! So happy u found such a passion for ballet 😄😄 def take care of urself and listen to ur body (don’t worry, all the pros have an extensive warmup/stretch routine lol) ❤️

[@kerriemckinstry-jett8625]

@@balletreign Based on videos I have seen, the people who manage to go pro tend to be better at listening to their bodies! One leg warmer on, one off?Normal. Using a weird looking rubber roller thing to deal with aches? Normal. (I have a smaller one to deal with plantar's fasciitis. I won't repeat what my husband said when I first showed it to him. 😂 And then I convinced him to try it & he understood. 😂) You do what you have to in order to keep moving! 😊

[@fairygal8223]

Love, love, love this!!!

[@elainealexander3043]

Great advice and info just go for it and enjoy,

[@balletreign]

Absolutely, go for it!! 🥳🥳. Thanks for watching 🫰🏻🫰🏻✨

[@averagejosephine9268]

Love your content! I did a range of dance (ballet, tap, jazz etc) as a child but the pressure of competitions etc was too much and sadly I quit. But I recommenced classes last year at 39 and am having so much fun! Learning so much and hitting personal goals 💪

[@ambercraighead3904]

I took 9 years of dance as a child but only the first was ballet. I'm now 38 and started learning ballet online 4 months ago. 3 months ago I saw my first ballet, a local ballet company put on The Nutcracker. I watch ballet content daily now and am already getting so much stronger physically. That is really one of my reasons for starting, to be able to age more gracefully. What better way than through the love of ballet? Found you guys' channel recently and am binge watching all the videos. Love you girls!!! Thanks for helping this aging new ballet nerd learn and enjoy so much!! PS. I'm learning from a playlist called Absolute Beginner Ballet by the KZbin page Ballet Misfit. Love it and recommend.

[@marylee8372]

I really appreciate the motivational tone of this video but I think that it's important to make potential students aware of cautions. Thanks for referring listeners to your "old" etiquette video. For an in person class it's important to understand that there's a CULTURE of ballet: it's not just another gym or exercise class and you shouldn't behave as if you are the center of the universe. Also I think that a warning should be made about point shoes. Dancing on point should NOT be a goal, especially for beginners over, I don't know, 40 years old. Building up strength and flexiblity for point should take years AND a professional teacher's approval or blessing. There are too many potential ways to get injured without proper oversight. I love you ladies ❤️

[@carmenm8521]

I line to watch your channel. So many good vibes from you. ❤

[@Coquain]

I started not as an adult but later (teens) four days after you posted this vid lmso. Love ballet and i have been able to catch up to my classmates (also teen beginner but they started in August) and my instructor asked our class (4 people total) to audition for the competition company at the studio!

[@rae7080]

I started ballet at 14.5; best decision ever! Now I’m 17- after lots of rejection from schools and self hate. I’ve been on pointe for a year and a half and am slowly making progress. I know for a fact by the time I’m 30, I’ll be dancing the way I dream of. Even if I don’t end up making it in my 20s. I’ll be applying for colleges soon to! Auditions coming up next January :)

[@WhitKnight-mi5tx]

Wonderful "ballet pointes"! Thanks, Ladies!

[@balletreign]

Thank you so much for joining us this week! 😆😆

[@WhitKnight-mi5tx]

@balletreign, always a pleasure 🙏!

[@al-lado-del-mar]

You are amazing❤❤❤ thank you for this video!

[@balletreign]

Thank you very much!! 🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@patriciaalanismaya8131]

Congratulations!🇲🇽❤️🍀

[@andrewpq5149]

Thank you guys! This video came at the right time. I'm starting my ballet class on Friday as an 18 year-old. I'm so excited

[@balletreign]

No waayyy this is fabulous!! So proud of u for starting on this path. Wishing u the very best! 🥳🥳

[@onemanfran]

I've been wanting to take up ballet again for years, I'm 38 now and for the past ten years I've tried to find somewhere that has evening adult ballet classes but absolutely no luck. Now my body is stiff and I have some health issues and I feel it's just too late. :( edit: also during lockdown I got a bit...flabby. it's not attractive in a leotard 😂

[@vivianevans8323]

'You're the Yee of your own Haw' - honestly, that's the best! I'm still laughing and my dog thinks I've gone mad! (I wish I could take ballet classes - but I'm a great-granny with wonky, painful knees and ankles and a shoulder problem ... some things simply aren't physically possible any longer, sigh. Never mind - I've got you two to cheer me up and increase and grow my ballet nerds - or is nerditism or nerdity?)

[@oxoelfoxo]

audience gang still counts as participation haha

[@balletreign]

lol so glad we could make you laugh! 😂😂 The ballet community spans more than just dancers; we’re glad to have ballet nerds and audience members like you that love and support ballet, so thank you ❤️

[@firstlast6109]

There are so many fine male variations in the Bournoville repetoire, that I really might be tempted to start. It is the jumps that I am worrying about. Not that I do not have ballon, but the landings are giving me serious concerns.

[@balletreign]

We believe u can do it! Bournonville pieces, particularly the male variations, are very challenging but if you plot out a path of attainable goals to get there and work on it, u will do it 👏🏻👏🏻

[@charlottethompson6193]

Good teachers will progress your work step by step to prepare you for safe landings. Your body will be warmed up and you will gradually build strength to jump and land safely. I started ballet as a 43 year old with a history of back surgery and chronic back pain. I always let new teachers know my limitations and that sometimes I’ll have to modify the work. Be honest about any limits you might have and respect what your body tells you. It doesn’t pay to ignore limitations.

[@giovannabrecailo2877]

I quit dance at 12 because I was considered "too tall to dance" from a very young age, and the pressure got to me, even tho I never intended on becoming a professional dancer. It sucked because I truly loved it, and planned on going back ever since. I'm 24 now, and I really want to start again, but my knees are really weak and I would risk an injury, so I'm working on strengthening my knees to go back to ballet 😊

[@seraphinee777]

‚Anyone with a body can start ballet’ you convinced me 😂💘

[@balletreign]

You said it!! 👏🏻👏🏻 do it for you ❤️

[@seraphinee777]

@@balletreign Starting my first class in April, in the meantime I am binging on all your videos 💘 Love your energy

[@balletreign]

That’s AMAZINGGG! we’re cheering you on 🥳🥳

[@Raych-]

I did ballet as a child. My mother taught dance before us kids came along and my sister also danced. I stopped because I was bullied for being visually impaired but always longed to go back. Yesterday I called the dance school where my son does a million classes and nervously asked if they’d be willing to give me private lessons. They said yes. I still feel sick with nerves, my negative head keeps reminding me I’ve not got the right body for ballet, I’m blind, I’ll look ridiculous. I keep having to remind myself it’s just going to be me and her in the room, I remember all the basics even 20 years later, I’m sure it’ll be fine.

[@MrsFitzus]

Im thinking about joining an adult ballet class after I put my 2 year old in some classes (we're working on potty training first). Im pregnant right now though, so I'm probably not going to be able to do it until my new son is about a year or two old. Until then, I'll just dance around with my daughter in the living room. Edit to add that you guys are adorable! And I love your energy ❤️

[@LOVEYOURSELFFree]

Thanks!

[@balletreign]

Thank you for supporting, we appreciate u so much!! 🥹🥹🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@camilacatorceno4902]

thank u a lot

[@dmitrykim3096]

Hi, love your videos. Could you do a video about the audience interaction, what applause means for the ballet dancer, how ballet dancers feel when the public is clapping after each movement, doest it hurt when the audience is slient. Do you milk audience by bowing after each part? What clappimg and audience reaction do you like and what do you hate.

[@balletreign]

Thanks for ur request!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@negarciavone]

You guys are so cute!!! Thank you so much for this video. I literally thought the exact stereotype like I have to be a fetus in Russia to start ballet 😂 but I’m actually 31 and growing up I wasn’t allowed to take any dance classes, so sad. But you guys making me feel like I don’t have to give up on my dreams 🥲😍 I am a fitness professional and I learned that in my twenties and I always tell adults that they don’t need to be previous athletes to look incredible and fit as an adult. Somehow I never thought that about ballet haha. Thanks again!! Loved this video

[@yayoiubc]

I would love a video comparing adult ballet online courses paid and or free!

[@alfombra1054]

HIIIII, 18 y/o here. I wanted to share my answer to the first question in the video, since i'm too lazy to go grab a pen and paper lol. And sit tight, because I like to write. I was always one of of those kids that wanted to be a princess-fairy-ballerina and wore random tutus around. As I grew older, I realized that my body type and strengths were never those of a stereotypical ballet star. I was a little chubby, had asthma and wasn't fexible or graceful at all. Because of that, I turned to the opposite end of the pretty-to-brutal spectrum and started doing karate. I did it for 10 years, just until I graduated high school. I'm starting college now, I left my hometown, and I think this might be the time to try new things and listen to my gut more. Don't get me wrong: I'm tough, and I'll always be tough. One of the reasons I'm starting ballet is because I'm actually very passionate about flamenco (also been doing it for 10+ years) and I think there's a very poised and elegant quality to it that I can't seem to grasp. I tend to go very energetic with it and it ends up looking kinda ugly. That's why I think doing ballet for a while might help me find that perfect middle ground between expression and control. But I would be lying if I didn't also say that it makes me so happy to be finally doing this. I swear I'll be tiny jumping the whole way to the studio. It's so relieving to know that I can be cute and graceful too. I can be whatever the heck I wanna be. As the great Brennan Lee-Mulligan put it, there is also strength in sweetness. If someone out there got to the end of this comment, please leave a response so I can thank you personally. You don't know how much it means. And if you can't or don't wanna, thank you so much either way. 💖

[@Sarzize]

Just signed up to my first adult ballet class this week! After 15 years of not dancing ballet but growing up at a ballet studio. LET'S GO! Thanks for all the great ballet content! Your channel has definitely contributed to rekindling my love for ballet

[@balletreign]

Welcome back to the studio!! We’re so happy to have been able to share the ballet nerd love with u 🫰🏻🫰🏻. Have fun, and remember to listen to ur body and be kind to it ❤️. YOU GOT THIS 🥳🥳

[@miriam8376]

At the age of 43 with some bad knees, is it really feasible for me to be safe and injury-free if I'm learning from online courses? This is the best option for me in every other way, but I'm worried I'm going to hurt myself because I'm not doing it right. Are the recorded courses of a good enough quality that I don't need to worry about injury as long as I'm careful?

[@mizachop1620]

❤

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Snutcracker Nack Hall is the way I accidentally mispronounced the title of your recent video (Nutcracker Snack Haul) that was “recommended” for me directly after this one. And if I’m this clumsy with reading, just imagine how clumsy I am physically! 😂 Kidding aside, you two are wonderful motivators! I was always a tomboy who loved sports so ballet was pretty much the opposite, or so I thought. I did not realize how difficult and physically demanding ballet is. There’s a KZbin channel of a Vaganova-grad former pro ballerina who has extensive online courses for all ages and skill levels, and she particularly loves teaching adult beginners. She hosted an in-person summer intensive for adults in 2023. She also has a podcast (also available on her KZbin channel) called “A dancer’s mindset“ which is also very helpful for non-dancers! I don’t know if it’s bad etiquette to mention/promote another KZbin channel so I thought I’d ask you first. Thank you very much for the video! It is getting liked and forwarded as usual! 🙏😄🦢🎶🩰🪩💕✨

[@balletreign]

Thanks for joining our *very certified* motivational pep talk! 😂😂. There are so many great ballet teachers on the internet who are investing into the adult ballet community and absolutely love it 🥳🥳 thanks for sharing the ballet nerd love! ❤️

[@kindofballet]

Yes, I love Balletwithisabella! @balletreign You should collaborate with her on a video, that would be fabulous! 😊

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

@@kindofballet oooh I’m glad you recognized Ballet with Isabella! 🙏🥰

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

@@balletreign 🤗🙏❤🦢🎶🩰🎭

[@shannalowe]

I used to be in ballet when I was 4

[@shannalowe]

Now im 18

[@deborahbarrett2385]

Started ballet in college - loved it - I was just OK. Took it up again in my 30s - love it - no worse than lots of the 20 yo ppl - just OK. (I do not and will never have flexible legs). Then did TKD in 40s - love it- got a black belt (will still never have flexible legs). But now I'm 70 coming off surgery. I could always confine myself to doing port de bras in a chair but I fear injury. No confidence even in instructors - since in college as I discovered later, I literally broke my ankle in a modern class taught by the founding chair of the dance dept and after he examined me I was urged 1)NOT to lean on the bar when it hurt and 2)work through it. So. Maybe let the dancer beware? Thoughts, ladies?

[@balletreign]

Wow ballet AND a black belt?? Incredible!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 We’re sorry that instructor gave you such poor advice in handling ur injury! We would always advise dancers (and people in general) to always listen to their bodies and not to ignore its signals and pain. Sending u good ballet nerd vibes and wishing u a quick recovery from surgery! ❤️

[@deborahbarrett2385]

@@balletreign You ladies are so kind. Yes I was a dance minor back in the day and just enjoy combat of all kinds.I'm glad you at least put a little warning label on here, especially if we are late-starters to ballet. Long may you reign!

[@denisehill7769]

I have a question, as I would prefer not to continue in socks or trainers...and bare feet isn't really an option with cats and my sewing hobby 😆 - is it possible to buy a pair of soft shoes online, and if so, how? Our local dancewear shop closed last year, unfortunately.

[@balletreign]

Great question! There are SO many Dancewear shops online that will absolutely carry ballet slippers/flat shoes. Discount Dance Supply is prob one of the most popular ones, but all online ballet stores will carry ballet slippers. Hope this helps! ✨✨✨

[@denisehill7769]

@@balletreign It does, and thank you! I'm thinking a pair of slippers would also encourage me to move on from the plies. Tendus anyone? I can still manage developpe devant....just....

[@KayoEll]

You forgot a MAJOR con of traditional, in-person, adult ballet classes. In my rural hub community (population approximately 20,000 -- Wal-Mart, Target, 3 grocery stores, hospital with 160 beds, Home Depot, people within the surrounding 65 miles drive here for grocery shopping... so in the midst of a rural area, but not a small town, itself) there is no option for adult ballet classes, period -- let alone adults who are complete beginners. You also didn't ask my biggest question... everyone is addressing the "am I too old" question. What I want to know is "am I too out of shape?" I've had some health issues over the past few years (including Canadian wildfires that have worsened my asthma so that its hard to go outdoors many days during the summers) that have set back my fitness level. Omg... I sound like Wendy Whiner. Didn't mean for that to happen...

[@oxoelfoxo]

i guess for the "too out of shape", they'd need to find "beginner beginner" classes that will teach them to safely get in shape as they do ballet movements

[@Sourcandy5883]

Tell me more!!!!

[@phoenixlundstrom3447]

At nearly 79, I have investigated online classes to improve my flexibility and balance. I'll let you know later how that's going. :D

[@subtleworkings1164]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@balletreign]

Thanks for ur question, this is def a common concern a lot of dancers have. There is nothing wrong with speaking with ur teacher and letting them know ur serious about improving and that you would like to receive more feedback. Of course in a kind and respectful way 😉. Most teachers love hearing this from a student 👍🏻 Like we said, if u need to try a new school/teacher/etc, that’s ok! Do what’s best for you and ur journey. Corrections combined with application is the secret to improvement ✨

[@subtleworkings1164]

This is good to hear, thanks for the encouragement!

[@kiarasimone123]

I love ballet and I am also plus size. I want to start because I wanna start exercising more and really seems like a good option due to my interest but I’m scared of judgement😢

[@annsalomon6645]

There's a thriving, welcoming group of belly-dance teachers & students on line, of all ages, genders,& body types. Many do folkloric dance, so many people wear tees & pants, or long, loose, cool "desert" shirts ---- you might like starting there!

[@Pollylu5]

The main things holding me back are 1. I can’t touch my toes and 2. I’m worried that if you take classes they’ll make you perform in a recital or something and I just want to learn for myself, I really do not want to perform

[@trodriguez4930]

Im afraid i wont get a dancer job now that im 26 :( i dont want amateur