5 Things You Should Know Before You Begin Ballet (adult)

Starting ballet as an adult? Great! However, there is a lot you should know before getting started to ensure your success and health! Watch and learn as I walk you through five helpful tips.
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[@cecils111]

I have been taking ballet classes for five months at Richmond ballet. I had never set foot in a ballet class before now. I am 69 years old. The things that are challenges are: virtually everything. I am working on balance, turn out, leg extensions and general flexibility. It is not fun, but it is so great for me to work at it. Needless to say I am by far the oldest student in the class!

[@TheWholePointe]

I think that is awesome and I hope although it is hard work you still find it fun! The best part of dancing is dancing!- if that makes sense! My adult ballet students constantly inspire me - I hope you continue dancing!

[@cecils111]

@@TheWholePointe Thank you. I love dancing. I have danced Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires, London and many cities in the US. I even attended the Argentine tango festival in Florence, and learned to speak a little Italian!. As for ballet, not having the chance for any type of performance, reduces my desire to get good at it. I told my ballet teacher that if get to do Swan Lake, I would like to play the part of the lake. I will lie down and turn blue. :-)

[@annmariethomas9968]

Good for you! I’m thinking about taking adult ballet classes and I’m 61. Looks fun, but maybe lots of Tylenol will be needed!

[@gladheart4365]

@@annmariethomas9968 Me Too!, and I'm 62 and want to do it so bad. I do yoga 2x a week and love it, ballet would only complement it! Looking for a class now.

[@nelcygill4681]

This is awesome. I just had my first ballet class for adults last week and I am 38 and was the oldest in the class. I felt a little bit intimidated as the other students were 18 yo!..but you've inspire me to keep going..as I do feel great with my body after the class..Thank you :)

[@Yeshingshing]

This is gonna be my qurantine hobby.. actually a new hobby ♥️

[@shreyachekkala3434]

Same

[@jennhaha9011]

Have you guys found any good online classes? I can’t find any :(

[@marywillis1630]

Yeppers!!! A break from the bongos.

[@silversadie9342]

@@jennhaha9011 Everyday Ballet is a great resource! THey even have programs that are more structured that you pay for. I’m 59 and this is my new pandemic hobby! Ballet! Got my slippers and bam! I’m a swan! 🤣

[@closed513]

I took ballet as a child, I’d love to get back into it I have no delusions of dancing professionally. I want to regain the gracefull movements of my youth. If I have to set up a barre in the garage and watch a video, that’s what I’ll do. Less clomping, more floating. ✨

[@MichaelAlbrecht-d7z]

Does ballet have much in common with flamenco traditions?.

[@subtedy]

As a 60 year old male, with zero experience, this is totally what I needed to know. Just wish I were in your area!

[@dennislandmesser]

Hi Ted, I'm a 67 YO male who started 4 years ago. Ballet is easy to fall in love with. I cheated myself by taking Adult Ballet but now I have the perfect class at the perfect studio. Keep going Ted, age is only a number.

[@RPMDance]

This is wonderful to hear, Ted & Dennis! Keep up the great work! And no need to be in my area when we have the internet! Head on over to the channel for more helpful content :)

[@Irisheddy]

Hi Ted I am 61 and I just started as well. I am up to my third lesson

[@istvantoth5466]

@@RPMDance Hi, its Ok to look and follow by internet, but is it for us older (I'm 69) not essential to be controlled from a teacher? In ALL the youtube clips I saw recently, the teacher in a class is going around and fixes mistakes made by the students. When I was young, I had a good space-feeling of my buddy, I had no problems to stay up side down on my head, knowing where I'm in the room. Well, about a year ago I tried to show-off with it and I had no, absolutely no feeling where I was in the space, the sensibility to it got totally lost. So I'm afraid, that without a fiscally present teacher, I should not start it, even if I would very much love to do it.

[@carolluther1625]

Thank you! I danced for a short time as a teen and would to start back at 64. Ballet is so wonderful.

[@marialock007]

Always loved ballet and now at 64 I've stumbled (yes I need to work on moving more gracefully lol) upon ballet for adults. Feels like I am floating ... LOVE the ballet classes. So much fun and heaps of laughter too.

[@life2shortwa]

I've always loved ballet! So enjoy dancing any dance movement. On my list for the new year, as indigenous 57yrs young, woman, I'm going to join an adult ballet class in Western Australia adult ballet class. This will be the first for the ballet company. Love it!

[@Josee7991]

I don't know why but when I was a kid I didn't really liked ballet and now I look back and think about the chance that I lost because I would LOVE to be able to do it professionally. Now all I have is to learn and enjoy 💜

[@french2572]

I am 25 and I've always wanted to learn. Thank you so much for this!

[@madhsh.8364]

Thank you for giving to us adults HOPE and tips for dancing ballet, i watch your videos and learn a lot from you.

[@corgisandtea8257]

I’m 31 and just started classes 6 weeks ago! I love it so much!

[@RPMDance]

WOW So thrilling we are here to help you !!

[@corgisandtea8257]

@@RPMDance Replying as I just hit 1 year of training! :)

[@cynthializaarce3998]

Thank you so much for these tips. I wanted to learn more and join your classes, to regain my poise and grace I had when I was still doing ballet during my teen years...

[@totadol]

Skip intro and start at minute 4.00

[@ACockatielsSong]

I just want to get my balance and posture back! Things don't always get better when we get older.

[@yijiang2557]

movement motivation，amazing

[@melanisticstudio3083]

Ive always wanted to learn ballet and i decided i will now....at 35yd 😫 im sure its going to be hard n painful but im ready! Thank for this video

[@shireenharoun4423]

I'm 57 and not a beginner attended a professional school when young trying to get my technique back but I tire more easily now any tips would be useful

[@carmenmcquillan6249]

Could I injure my hips learning ballet in my 50s😳? Thank you. I enjoyed this introduction.

[@weareallbornmad410]

Please teach us therapeutic barre!!

[@RPMDance]

OK I will !! I could create a live for everyone who wants to learn the Therapeutic Barre ?? What do you think about that idea ??

[@weareallbornmad410]

@@RPMDance That sounds great:))) Would it still be availalable to watch later, though?

[@madyben]

I’m subscribed ❤️💯👌🙏🏼🥰

[@breezter]

I love you and your personality! So fun!!

[@A_ISHAADEBAYO]

I love dancing and I’ve always wanted to dance ballet!! But I’m 23 and I never danced ballet

[@annenigul6129]

I am 46 years old and last year began to learn ballet. Thanks to ballet studio for adults who love ballet but never have been danced it.

[@keirajenner8310]

I’m 22 and thinking about starting ballet, and I’m scared to start. I hope I’m not too late

[@RPMDance]

Never to late to feel the music in your soul and gently move your body

[@shylagrace3864]

Thank you so much for these great ballet videos. But, what would a person who is bow legged have to work harder on in ballet. Also, what are the disadvantages? Thank you!

[@balletemz5044]

Thank you I love your handy tips XX

[@quackquack2436]

If I can't afford any type of ballet shoes, should I do it barefoot or with socks or something else?

[@_teelysm_]

I am 13 years old but i dont have any flexibility and i want to start bullet . What should i start with my flexibility likes back legs shoulder feet ?

[@RPMDance]

Watch this abbreviated therapeutic barre kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6nRoYSde7h9fNk and do that every day and little by little you will become more flexible.

[@saammahakala]

4:30-4:37 Get Rolfed and then come back to these words. They'll have an entirely different meaning. It's expensive, but worth it if you can find a competent Rolfer. It's not supposed to be painful, but I discovered there's certain parts that are diagonally opposing that experience excruciating pain where the counterpart feels fine. A chiropractor can't manipulate the body the way an experienced Rolfer can. Also, they teach you the Rolf walk, which has been beneficial to this current vessel.

[@RPMDance]

I agree Rolfing releases the tension in the joints and muscles so you are better able to move freely with a continuous graceful flow and use the naturally occurring circular patterns to motivate graceful movement !!

[@saammahakala]

@@RPMDance 😁

[@aunzcn4415]

Hi I’m 50 and absolutely no dance experience.before. Where do I start to study it . Can I learn from you via web class? Thx

[@sofiay5470]

Yes I have a question..I will start adults classes to learn ballet. I have ankle old injuries but I am ok with it. Is that won't limits me? Is it advice not to do if so

[@RPMDance]

Always warm up your feet and ankles laying on the floor knees bent life right leg up circle clockwise and counter clock wise 3 each way

[@introlet2440]

Thank you so much! You're gorgeous!!!!

[@cheribrown8803]

I like this teacher she's nice an explains things well

[@shippermd]

I am a returning Adult Dancer in my early 50s! In fact, I studied under Joan Miller, Brenda Gooden and Violet at PBBC as an 4-6 class per week Adv Pointe Student all thru my Teens! Anyways, here I am back at it again for Fun and Exercise! I no longer live in S. Fla, btw.

[@shippermd]

I hope my muscle memory and skills will improve a bit faster than a year, tho? I am enrolling in min of 3x/week, maybe 4 starting next week.

[@shippermd]

Tell me, is Brenda still teaching anywhere?

[@sarahgrajales9693]

I’m 38yrs old an used to dance on an off from the age of 2- 16 ( an then a few times 16-18 yrs ) but I be not danced anymore at all after 20 . what I wanted to do is get back to dancing an then when I’m 65yrs I would like to teach preschool age , and or adult beginner ballet. Is something like that possible? I’m even willing to learn rap lol it’s not my favorite! But I really wanted to help others maybe even children an adults with disabilities an teach them dancing . I feel dancing is open for everyone with in each person’s limits

[@julianadamico4702]

I would like to learn ballet and dance ballet, if it didn't require getting up en pointe

[@RPMDance]

There are many forms of dance and they do not all require pointe. For instance contemporary dance usually is barefoot , tap dancing, flamenco, character, acrobatic dance, water ballet.... so no worries

[@jessieferdinand8028]

Could anyone help me find the video dedicated to teens?Thank you very much in advance.

[@carine4318]

2023…not able to get onto website …

[@RPMDance]

Thank you Carine for letting me know !!

[@RPMDance]

rpm.dance

[@RPMDance]

Carine this should get you there !! This is Cheryl Ale let me know if you were able to get in !! [e-mail]

[@evelyns3201]

Loved this video! I’ve taken ballet on and off for a year. And am now trying to be more consistent with it. I am recovering from a lower back injury (misaligned my pelvis) and partial calf tear but have the green light from my PT to move forward but am still feeling a bit clunky :) I suppose as an adult I have fear of re-injury, though I’ve been doing pretty well.I’m only training once a week right now, any suggestions on what I should do to ensure extra warm up or things I should stay away from?

[@RPMDance]

Alignment of the body is first and foremost !! We have developed a warm up to prepare and align, safely stretch the body gently to bring you into a natural posture placement and tension free body usage called Therapeutic barre

[@issie.and.her.quills]

What type of shoes would you recommend for beginning in? What’s the difference between full sole and split sole shoes?

[@RPMDance]

I would recommend a split sole ballet shoe which is made in leather and also canvas. The split sole allows more articulation of the foot in my opinion.

[@ellenraysmith4391]

What shoes do I need to get for my first class?

[@bhargavimalik7860]

I'm 17 years old and really want to do ballet. Is it possible for me?

[@RPMDance]

Yes it is possible for anyone at any age to enjoy talking ballet class. There are so many benefits.

[@blurryface139]

I am too

[@danielrhodes8746]

I’m not quite sure exactly what you mean by zipping the stomach area. I can see the 2 dancer’s stomachs tucking in. Is zipping the same as slightly tucking stomach? I just started watching your lessons to find common ground that I can apply to Argentine tango. I’ve danced Tango for years, and can already see applicable principles regarding “Posture, Placement, and Body Usage” and “Movement Motivation.” Thanks for the lesson tips!

[@RPMDance]

Daniel, when I speak of zipping or zippers I'm using that term as a visual image so to prevent dancers from either over tucking their stomach or swaying their back. I LOVE hearing that you find common ground with the RPM principles and can apply those principles to Tango. That's what we're ALL about! Do you have any video of you dancing Argentine tango where you can illustrate Movement Motivation or Posture, Placement, and Body Usage? I'd love to see that.

[@danielrhodes8746]

Watching the Movement Motivation as the two dancers demonstrated in your lesson reminded me of a Tango principle referred to as “intention.” Picture one of your dancers holding the other dancer in an embrace, and through her body communicating the first movement and then “Placing” her foot down and transferring her weight on to her next foot.The energy communicated through the body to the other dancer’s body is much clearer and relaxed with the slight knee bend and fluid movement. The movement takes on an elegance or beauty. Just doing the patterns is not art. The Movement Motivation, Posture, and Placement is multidimensional as a body language that can communicate so much more than just the physical movement too. We can often sense how the other dancer feels, if they had a bad day, wants to dance, or feels obligated to dance....all sorts of things communicated. It does take the same amount of time that you mentioned to develop the skills, multiple times a week for a year and then a life long learning process that never ends and keeps giving more joy. If I find a way to communicate out of the public post, I may forward you a video, since you mentioned me sending one. I am really enjoying your lessons!

[@geekfish93]

Hi...I wonder if adult ballerinas can achieve full turn out?!

[@geekfish93]

By the way I am 24 yrs old and I have been doing ballet for 2 year but still I have trouble with turn out😭😭😭

[@violaytchen]

I learnt ballet for 4 years in elementary school and I really want to pick it up again (I'm now 21 and don't remember much of it) However I've put up some weights over the years (and quarantine) and I'm wondering if I should aim to lose some weights before even begin? or is it ok to learn ballet when I'm not confident about my body shape HAHAHA

[@BriniqueBeauty]

Do it while your learning

[@Rach113]

Where is the therapeutic barre video?

[@catenthusiast81]

I'm gonna rewatch lol, but I'm not sure what you meant by movement motivation? I had a hard time grasping what that meant. :) Any help? Thanks so much!!!!

[@RPMDance]

Amy, movement motivation would be understanding and implementing ways to move from the inside out. Not to think of the step or combination as "I put my leg there or I move my arm from here to there" but to think, I breathe into the step, where is my center of gravity and how do I use energy and movement patterns to accomplish the step(s) in a natural and organic way. So you would need to be aware of where your center of gravity is supposed to be for an effortless transfer of weight and ease of movement.

[@dennislandmesser]

Where can I find a video of The Therapeutic Barre you mentioned? Is it the same as most typical Barres done in class?

[@RPMDance]

Hello Dennis! You can find that video, along with other helpful tools, at the following link: goo.gl/oZqYfT

[@dennislandmesser]

How does The Therapeutic Barre differ from the typical Barre done in many classes?

[@RPMDance]

Therapeutic Barre is a 10 minute series of stretches that progressively warm-up the body in a gentle way so that your body is prepared for dance class. Therapeutic Barre works well as a stand alone warm-up as well.

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

I'd love to learn basic ballet, but my body isn't exactly the ideal shape or size

[@jewellbielby3401]

Im 17 but i won't be able to get into ballet until I'm an adult

[@elyzzanalangan5458]

Tall Willowy One i took ballet from 6-12 and stopped because i had to put school first,, i would recommend you start stretching/gaining flexibility/gaining core muscle. it would be less painful/achey after your class,, hope this helps ehe

[@laureneldarazi6987]

Probably the same for me, except I’m 15

[@SeifukuLove]

Same here...ill be able to take it in college!

[@strongself37]

Thank you

[@moniak.4114]

Are you following Vaganova method?

[@ophixl]

I'm 23 and I really wanna do ballet :(

[@d.taygray1250]

I had never taken a ballet class in my life until I turned 21. By 23 I was in an advanced class with the corps de ballet for The Georgia Dance Theater. I absolutely fell in love with it and even danced on pointe. That was 40 years ago. I so wish I could have kept dancing but life caused too much turn of events. 😔 I will be starting up again soon. Can't wait to see my best friend again.... ballet.☺️❤

[@kiniburk]

Did she she's been teaching 'Ballerinas and Geezers' at the start if the viedo???

[@painterdawn2]

What does that mean? "Did she she's" doesn't have any meaning. What are you trying to say?

[@icemoown9792]

I'm 17. Am I too old for ballet?

[@cherylale8127]

Never too old my dear !! This was developed for all ages 3 to 93 !! Or .... 103

[@rebeccaleavenworth2242]

@@cherylale8127 is it possible to be professional if you start in your late teens or as an adult? Or does starting very late mean that ballet can really only be a hobby for anyone who's parents didn't put them in dance class as a toddler?

[@blurryface139]

Luckily I do yoga and bit flexible, I'm 17

[@FirefliesAndFenceposts]

Best shoes for beginners?

[@ArtisticAsian1014]

Ambs H well beginners you only use ballet flats/slippers. Pointe shoes are for the advance students who had hours of practice.There's are several brand and types/slight variation in the shoe but for the most part their the same. The shoe has to be like a second skin, I think of it like a glove. It has to be snug enough so teacher can see the foot/toes movement but not too snug it's uncomfortable. The shoe either comes in leather or canvas. I've never tried canvas so I can't say much on it. Bothe leather and canvas have their pros and cons.Flats have either one full sole or two/split sole. My preference is split sole as I feel I have an easier time moving in them....when it comes down to it, it all about individual preference.

[@e.s.3345]

I really wish I could take a lesson with you, oh my gosh! You explain very good.

[@lebrussyspacejam3793]

Is it ok to start ballet as a teen and will you still be able to become a professional dancer? I'm age 13 and I'm thinking about doing ballet.

[@RPMDance]

Although many professional dancers do start young it is not unheard of for professional dancers (and very successful ones to boot) to start in their teens. Remember it will be hard work but fun as well.

[@NikkiLaska]

I believe Misty Copeland started around your age 😊

[@kalikalad8954]

Fox & Blox: It is generally understood that professional ballet dancers must start before age 10 or so. This is so that necessary changes in the body's shape (anatomy) can happen. Ballet dancers need turn-out: their hips must rotate for proper turn-out to be possible, and that can only happen before the dancer is finished growing. 13 is not too old for most boys, as they are not physically mature at that age. Girls tend to mature faster, so 13 is pretty much the oldest you can be as a beginner if you want to be a ballerina. I started actually studying ballet at 12, but I had been a gymnast since I was 6, so I had kind of a head start. If you have an athletic background, that will help. If you are serious about ballet as a career, you will need to work incredibly hard to get correct turn-out and good flexibility. Many professional dancers started dancing at 5 or 6 (or even younger)--you will have a lot of catching up to do. There are plenty of videos on KZbin teaching you how to improve your turnout and flexibility. Best of luck!

[@biggyqu33f18]

Thanks for all the feedback :D

[@shippermd]

@@biggyqu33f18 Yes! I started at 13, got en Pointe in about a year and happily danced as an Adv Pointe Student and may have advanced into dancing Professionally if I hadn't quit at age 18, so its never too late! I was taking 4 to 6 classes per week, minimum, tho. If you have Passion, GO FOR IT!! :)

[@aj4ac4aa]

Do you have a school in vancouver, canada?

[@dragonbone5000]

What kind of shoes are you wearing please?

[@chelisue]

I do the zipper when I’m hiking

[@RPMDance]

WOW !! YES !! Chelisue zippers align the body and free up coordinated movements especially hiking !! Love to see a video of you zipping and hiking .... send to [e-mail]

[@yamyamyam1420]

I wish my mom let me learn this ;(

[@kiniburk]

So if you're trying to appeal to adults why use teens instead of adults for demonstration?

[@mynameisjiaqi]

Where is the video for 5 things to know for ballet (teens)

[@RPMDance]

If you are an older teen I would go by this tips.

[@JordanJSparks]

you could literally be Sigourney Weaver's sister

[@cherale51]

Hahaha I have been told this before in my life !! 🤩😘

[@JordanJSparks]

@@cherale51 I love that!

[@nunyabizwizplays8754]

I am a kid

[@sangsang3041]

Can we start learning without that ballet shoe??

[@fluffyandmomtj8296]

For dancing 4 more

[@sketchbook_worm]

i swear im the only 11 year old watching this

[@TwiggyGirl359]

god ur awesome loolool

[@edenalexandriab9120]

Keep strong. Dont forget that despite the struggles in this world, God is full of justice, mercy and love. Justice said we broke His perfect law - causing the world's previous perfection to be destroyed - and therefore we deserve Hell (like a punishment in any legal system but this is eternal as His perfect law is eternal too). Don't think you fit in that category? Ever done one of these?: lying, stealing - regardless of how small the object EVER, hating others - which is murder in God's perfect law, lusting (plus God sees our entire thought life). Justice says "the soul that sins shall die" - if we break one in thought/word/deed it's as if we're guilty of all of them. Quite simply, living by the law (which is doing everything perfectly) is impossible for sinful humans . The law shows us that 1. We will die in Hell if we fail to follow it and 2. We cannot save ourselves BUT, 3. God's perfect, immovable law points us to Christ, who followed and fulfilled the law in thought, word and deed perfectly in our place. He did what we couldn't and did it on our behalf. He was then sentenced to death on a cross, and took our personal punishment for our sin, paying our penalty (like paying our fine) completely FOR us, and has given us freedom. If we turn from the sins we have committed and repent (pursue the opposite direction of love through Christ) He will, overtime, recreate us back into that previously perfect image through The Holy Spirit which Jesus sends to all who accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior of their life. He will help us through the struggle, the stress, and anything we experience in the world. It's about letting Christ in to guide and teach you and obeying Him through His power (not ourselves, we need Him to help us as it's impossible without depending on His power and instruction). He is our substitute in His life, death and resurrection. He essentially rewrote history in our place so that, if you believe in Him, it will be as if you had never sinned if you accept Christ's death as our own in our place. He is in Heaven right now preparing a place for us so that He can take His faithful, believing children home with Him when He returns. He will ressurrect us from death when He returns, giving mercy to those who accept His love, instruction and teachings in their life, and give justice to those who refuse it. He doesn't want ANY of us to go to Hell and die for continuing in evil and rejecting His way to life, thats why He died FOR us. Hes giving EVERYONE a chance, He wants everyone to take the free gift of salvation from Hell. He wants us to be His and begin to follow His life of love and service through His power and abiding (staying) with Him. So long as we keep our hearts near to Christ through His strength, strive to follow His will of perfect love revealed in the Bible, and let Him lead in the midst of (very certain) pitfalls and struggles, we will, in time, win the ultimate victory over sin, pain and DEATH through Christ. Even if you are willing to be made willing, pray for Jesus to come in and He will do what we can't. Give us The Holy Spirit who will guide us in the right way. NOTE: You are NEVER too sinful or messed up that God cannot turn your life around through Jesus. EVER. Regardless of what you've done or what you're going through you CAN make it through Jesus. If you have any questions let me know X

[@enchanter5]

This was a ridiculous video. Completely unhelpful.

[@12341234W1]

Lori, I agree, lot's of blah blah; just start doing the stuff, and with time you will make progress ! The 2 girls are professional dancers, hard to believe !

[@painterdawn2]

@sarahspeaks144 I thought it was just me. I dance ballet but this video is incoherent.

[@cherylale8127]

@@12341234W1 they are beautiful dancers

[@POLMAZURKA]

too much pre talk..............