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[@jasmine.m16]

*me at 2AM*- *i have a sudden urge to do ballet*

[@kelseyanne13]

Ahaha go for it honestly it's so fun

[@charlottevanelten8404]

Same

[@jennifervaldez4877]

Bruh I’m about to force my mom to put me in ballet.

[@jasmine.m16]

@@jennifervaldez4877 lol

[@duck_onYouDuxk]

SAME

[@peachyypeach9621]

I’m just too scared to join a ballet school cause of my age, I’m 15 and super interested in ballet. I have no experience whatsoever but I hope I can at least learn the basics in ballet ❤️

[@kelseyanne13]

A lot of studios have options for late starters. I was thrown right into a class at my age and it was embarrassing and so hard at first, I cried the first week of classes. It really sucked haha! But after I started getting it, it was worth it. What I did was email the studio and explained my situation. I really think you should give it a shot. Ballet changed my life. If there's a way you can do it, you should do it even if it's scary. Please give it a shot! No one should go their lives without a ballet class!! Let me know if you email them and what happens. Don't be afraid! Almost always people want people to dance, they'll most likely be excited you join. Good luck!

[@suewible3744]

Peachyy Peach hey i’m 15 too and i started two months ago. go for it!!

[@sabine1484]

I have the same im 14 and im realy affraid to start ballet because of my age and because i dont have any experience! (I react late i know)

[@kelseyanne13]

You should definitely go for it! I know it's scary but try emailing some local studios and ask if they'd take you in! You'd be suprised how many are accepting! Good luck and don't let fear be the reason you don't do something!

[@kelseyanne13]

Yay!

[@marynazario174]

I started ballet at 44,now I am 48,still loving ballet

[@priyadarshani6978]

Omg . You are soo powerful from mind .

[@spooky5346]

Wow you're 48 if that's you in your pfp you look so young :0

[@marynazario174]

@@spooky5346 yes that is me,thanks

[@iLikeCok]

@@marynazario174 you’re so pretty!

[@victuuri_6739]

I started ballet at the age of 15 (I'm now 16) and honestly, it was, still is, hard. I'm not very flexible and my turnout also isn't great. But I'm getting better and better!

[@kelseyanne13]

Keep going and don't feel discouraged!! You'll be amazing one day i know it!

[@priyadarshani6978]

Dont give up

[@aylasanchez5867]

How’s it going ?!

[@jodishu423]

im 14 and im going to be starting ballet again!! i did dance and gymnastics from around 4-10 years old but had to stop because of my mom's schedule but now i get to do it again! wish me luck!!

[@kelseyanne13]

Ah so exciting! Good luck I'm sure you'll do amazing!! Let me know how it goes! :)

[@cynthiayx54]

hows it going? im thinking of starting and im 14 as well

[@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang]

I’m 14 too and I just started ballet again for the first time in 3 years! I know you wrote this comment 3 years ago so I’d love to know how it’s going for you

[@svgstarlight]

i’m 16 and haven’t danced since i was 11, i LOVE ballet but i lost all my flexibility (the little amount i had lol) and strength ever since i quit, but i really want to join again... i don’t think i would ever go pro because that’s not exactly my dream (would love to go to med school) but who knows, things might change. i’m planning on starting dance again next season and you really inspired me to do so !

[@kelseyanne13]

You should totally join! Even if you don't go pro I think you'll find how much more fun and enjoyable it is now that you're older. That's how it was for me. Plus since you do have some previous experience you'll know the basics, as long as you know the basics like the positions, what a tendu, plie, and relevé is, you'll be able to catch up quickly. I think you should at least take it up as a hobby and go from there! Let me know how it goes girly!💗💗

[@linabourobbi9176]

omg girl same! i’m glad im not the only one restarting after a long break, we’re in this together ♡

[@alexaalbarran4004]

i understand that! i’m the same! but we are going to make it! we can continue during this quarantine! i love this and you have inspired me to go back to dancing! i know i can’t be profesional but i love what i have!

[@4na1u.]

Me tooo!! The only difference is: I stopped with 9, and now I'm 13, turning 14 next year. But I pretend to come back!

[@mel_7773]

Same but I am 12 and I danced when I was 9 and I am scared that I am not good enough for my age :/

[@evamicaelamoy]

Hi! I'm 14 and I started almost 7 or 8 months ago, I live in a country where there aren't many good and strict teachers, I at the start of 2020 I started going to class with an amazing teacher in a class for adult ballet dancers with formation, so basically, I was thrown in with a bunch of somewhat professionals, at first it was daunting, plus I discovered that my feet are the worst! (my whole family has terrible flat feet) but I have improved so much! But then school started, so the schedule wouldn't work for me, my teacher recommended another academy and that is the one I am going to at the moment, well through zoom actually, and I started pointe like a month ago. So for anyone in this situation I'd say start! The most important thing you need to do is dedicate your time and energy to improving technique, flexibility, strength, and everything else!

[@kelseyanne13]

💗💗💗

[@xinitsa.420]

I really want to start ballet, but where i live there aren’t any ballet schools i can go to😞😞😞

[@rosyreads]

@@xinitsa.420 my situation is money, it costs too much and with my parents raising 3, well tech 2 kids they can’t afford for me to go to a ballet class, so I’m currently learning through KZbin! It’s not that professional since there isn’t a coach to tell you if ur doing something wrong but atleast you’ll know basics and few techniques just so it’ll get easier for u to get into classes when a ballet studio opens up near you!

[@latereplay5956]

@@xinitsa.420same, i live in the philippines and we dont have a proffesional class here, and we cant afford cuz my parents are raising 4 kids and yeah, i just want to dance but i cant😔😔

[@wesroll]

@@xinitsa.420 you can see a lot of videos online and i’ve never done ballet before and i’m looking at some youtube videos about it

[@thebestofkyraa]

I agree about how the dance community on youtube is small, i made views for a while but motivation is so hard, don’t give up, it’s also okay to take breaks

[@thebestofkyraa]

I also went to CPYB when i was 17 as my first intensive away from home, it’s awesome there are also so many other awesome intensives, best of luck (i also went to Orlando Ballet and Nashville Ballet)

[@kelseyanne13]

Kyra Ann i want to attend CPYB sooo sooo bad! It's just too expensive even with me getting a job :((

[@kelseyanne13]

So many more ballerinas on Instagram! More people should start channels!

[@the_gracita]

You seem so sweet and genuine! I subbed :) awesome content

[@kelseyanne13]

Aw thank you so much!! :,)

[@terpsiv8305]

Hi! I am a late starter as well and can really relate to everything you said at this video! So happy I found your channel. It's hard to find people that understand you. Can't wait to follow your journey

[@kelseyanne13]

Aw thank you so much💗 xoxo

[@emmac5128]

You are amazing! I'm in a similar situation as you - I'm 16 but only started ballet when I was 14. I really want to go en pointe but my studio is only 4 years old and there are only 6 people in my ballet class (most are also beginners) so my dance teacher is trying to decide if she should make another pointe class. I only do ballet 2 hours a week - I wish I could do it more! I love it so so so much. ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for an amazing video that I can relate to!

[@kelseyanne13]

Oh I get that situation with the classes! My studio is new also and there's only four people in my class! I know it can get difficult and frustrating with stuff like that. A way you could maybe do it more is by asking your studio owner if they need any assistance in the younger classes. I did this so now I get an extra hour of ballet (it's basic stuff but it's good extra practice with the basics, and it's just some more studio time at the least!) but you should see if they need anyone to help out with the younger classes because it's super fun when all the little girls look up to you. You also get volunteer hours by helping out which look great for college. I know you said that you don't have many people at your school so they might not need anyone if the classes are smaller but you should definitely ask about it! I'm sure you're a beautiful dancer and continue to work hard! Much love

[@kelseyanne13]

Emma c thank you :))

[@celinadahllarsen]

I’m 14 and i really want to start ballet, but I’m not that flexible. So i was wondering, when you started ballet, were you flexible beforehand? Or did you just gradually get flexible?

[@emmac5128]

@@celinadahllarsen That's great to hear, you should definitely do it! Well I did gymnastics for many years but I was never very flexible as I didn't stretch out of class or anything. But when I started ballet at 14 I stretched so much beforehand so that I could catch up to the people who have been doing it for years, and I also stretched out of class. I can happily say it has paid off as I am now the most flexible person in my ballet class, which helps a lot especially when it comes to barrework and exams! Before your classes begin (not sure where you are but I'm Australian and we're still in lockdown) I would recommend gently stretching beforehand and get further down in the splits, start working on your turnout (if you don't know what that is there should be some youtube videos on it) and also work on back flexibility which is extremely important (I didn't know about this until I started ballet but it is vital for things like arabesques and centre work). Also, a lot of people starting ballet think that ballet is just about flexibility, when I would say it is just as much about strength, so it would be a good idea to also start working on leg strength and core strength too! Hope this helps! x

[@celinadahllarsen]

@Emma c Thank you so much for the reply, it really helped me❤️ And if you don’t mind answering one more question, do you think that i could start ballet now even though it’s October (the classes started in August), or would i have to wait until next year? X

[@gillyconk3114]

I just started ballet where I’m actually wanting to improve and I’m starting pointe at 13. I work really hard to keep my flexibility, but there are also young people in my company that are soooo much better than me but this helped so so much so thank you for this🥺🤗🩰

[@kelseyanne13]

I totally get it! There's younger girls who are at my skill level or even a bit better and it can be so discouraging, we all improve at our own pace though :)

[@katherinenicole05]

i love this sm! i started dancing when i was 3 then stopped when i was 7. but i never stopped loving ballet and i tried to get into it when i was 12 but i couldn’t now i’m 15 and i want to start again. ballet is my passion and i’m going to do it again

[@isabellamartinpimentel3901]

I used to do ballet since I was 5 years old until I was 7 years old and I was actually good at it and flexible ( I stopped because I moved countries) Now I want to learn again but I am almost 15 years old and I’m not that flexible anymore also I’m kind of chubby so that discourages me 😅😆

[@kelseyanne13]

do not let that discourage you!!! You should start looking at schools and stretching again. 1) weight shouldn't be the reason you don't do something you love and 2) if you start dancing and stretching again you'll get smaller anyways haha. You should definitely try and start ballet again! I'm sure you'd be amazing!

[@yuritunos7363]

I do dance and I’m overweight. I don’t think it’s any problem! When you go to a class you go to learn. For example, you wouldn’t go to math class is u already know math. It’s the same for dance. You start off inflexible and you practice and learn to get better. I would love to see the ballet community grow! Whenever there’s a new kid in my class I get so happy but it rarely happens.

[@priyadarshani6978]

Im not chubby im thin like a sprat but i dont have any chance to go for a class because in our country ballet classes are toooo expencive

[@burntrice4418]

Bruh let's do it imma do it I'm 16

[@LuanneXuan]

I started ballet roughly 4 months ago and I'm 15. I have always had a connection with music, and im also a gymnast so the flexabilty came easily. I used to play like 4 instruments but I've always been drawn to dance. I started ballet because i love moving in time to the music and the technique because of the technicalities of gymnastics. Ballet combined my two favorite things music and(obviously not tumbling) but a sport that requires flexabilty and stuff like that. I only go to a rec school and I'll never go on pointe cuz i have horrible feet that I've had surgeries on several times. I get discouraged at times because I'll never be en pointe, but i always remeber why i love it, how happy it makes me and so on, ❤️❤️❤️

[@Diana-kk6qz]

I’m 12 and really want to start ballet. I’ve done gymnastics for 4/5 years but I’m not really flexible anymore :( we don’t have much money but I think it could work out if I told my parents I’d be really passionate and determined to achieve high goals. I hope it all works out and not disappointing. I loved your story so much, thank you for this amazing video!

[@aaliyahmichael8853]

Please do it! I assume you are 13. You can do it! If nobody in encouraging you. Please do it! You do not want to look back at the age of 20 then 40 then 50 and wish you could have done it. Do it now! Seek the Lord, pray and develop a relationship with him. His thoughts and plans towards you, are good and not evil but to give you hope. He lovessss you and all of the things you dream. If you have a relationship with God and you go out to do what he put in your heart, you will thrive. ❤ I hope you seek your dream with him. You will accomplish so much.

[@cywong7997]

I really get inspired from your story as I stopped dancing when I'm 16 and now I want to dance again. sorry for my bad english

[@scarlett_skinner]

Im turning 11 in 4 days and I used to do dance classes when I was 4. I really wanna do ballet soon and I'm hoping I can start off late when the pandemic is gone

[@kelseyanne13]

11 is definitely not too late to start at all! I'm sure you'll be able to start soon after the pandemic ends

[@scarlett_skinner]

@@kelseyanne13 Thanks! My mum did ballet for 5 or 6 years with point and she started at 6 and she is teaching me while the pandemic is here.

[@scarlett_skinner]

@@kelseyanne13 And she brought her old point shoes when she was dancing so maybe I could try them

[@lifewithlayladeahl7997]

• glitch • don’t try her pointe shoes because you are a beginner and pointe shoes are custom to your feet if you work hard you’ll get there but you can really hurt yourself

[@kelseyanne13]

• glitch • everyone's feet are different so her shoes could hurt you so be careful!

[@imissbell]

I’ve always wanted to be a ballerina, but I’m so scared to start late because we never had enough money to take ballet classes. This video has gave me hope thank you! 🖤 (I just turned 15 in September btw!)

[@emmaxdrawr5208]

how’s it going, i’m 15 now and am starting a class in the summer

[@bubbiethecat5435]

I just turned 14 and I’m going to start ballet soon for the very first time in my life and I’m so exited

[@kelseyanne13]

Good luck!

[@reagan_ruth7117]

How is it going?

[@eatfruitsss]

How was it

[@aki-pr3fi]

I'm scared and confused if should I really go to a ballet center......and I think I'm late? Cause I'm 13 and in a few months I'll be 14. I had ballet class when I was 5 or 6 years old. But I stopped because the ballet center was closed. And now, I really want to dance again.

[@kelseyanne13]

You definitely should check out your local studios and see if they accept late starters. What I did, was I talked to my dad and I told him that I wanted to look into starting ballet again, so we looked around to some studios and either called or emailed them, explained my situation and then from there picked a school. I don't think that you're too young to start but if you pick a studio and they don't have beginners classes for teens then I would make it clear that you really are going to work your hardest. Many professional ballerinas started late and still achieved their dreams, as long as you take action and work hard once you get into a ballet school, anything will be possible. I definitely think you should look into starting at a local studio, I definitely think it'll work out. Let me know if you start attending classes I'd love to hear all about it! 💗

[@aki-pr3fi]

@@kelseyanne13 Thank you so much for the advice! I'll try it

[@fluffedstuffed4233]

Ela Kim EXACTLY THE SAME! I stoped ballet at 5/6 and started at 14! Do it. Sure some girls are 2 or more years younger than be but it’s worth it.

[@celinehakim5770]

My storyy is exactly like yours but i started ballet again when i was 14 ana now i'm 17 i think you should definitely give yourself a chance tto start you're never too late

[@itswhiffles]

@@kelseyanne13 What age did you start ballet?

[@treetop6877]

This is such a cool video! I love hearing about people chasing their dreams. I'm sure you'll make it! Ps you have such a nice voice, very soothing

[@kelseyanne13]

Aw thank you! Much love💗😌

[@evieheigis3433]

I’m 13 and I want to start ballet so bad. I’m so inspired by ballet dancers. They’re all so elegant and graceful and when they dance it looks so beautiful. I feel like it’s too late for me to start because there’s people who have been dancing all their lives. It’s my dream, but I’m so scared I’ll be worse than everyone.

[@jule8280]

I’m 20 and I took my first ballet class in college today. It’s never to late to start dancing, even if it’s not professional. 🎀

[@beatrizsampaioaucelio8704]

I’m just like you …. I started doing ballet at 7/8 years old but then I quit and started to take more seriously exactly at 14 too , and I feel you sm… sometimes is really frustrating but ballet is everything for me so we got this !!!

[@leadertaeyeon301]

I did ballet for almost 8 years, I then quitted and now I'm 18 and really wanna go back to it. It honestly gives me strength and I love everything about it, but I am so insecure of my weight since I seem to be a little overweight and the fact that I have big breats so I dont know what to do :(

[@kay-vk4vp]

I’m having the same issues here :((

[@rebekahanne5574]

I absolutely understand your pain about younger girls being better than you! I've been dancing since i was 3 (seriously since i was 13 and I'm now 16) but I come from a contemporary studio. I've only just recently started at a ballet studio and I'm in class with all these 12 year olds who are so talented and it gets quit discouraging! I just have to remember though that I dance because I love to not to impress others💚

[@kelseyanne13]

Good for you!

[@Cora-ck1du]

i love your channel, you seem like such a sweet girl and i really hope i can be as good as you are! your ballet journey is super inspiring❤️

[@thesilverhusky0638]

I'm 17 and I'm finally going back to it after maybe 6 years of not dancing it? The first time around I was serious about ballet that I wasn't. I'd make sure I'm early before class and would be so bothered in school cause I might be late to exams. Then I got sick and wasn't able to make it for one class, and it continued and I felt lazy and unmotivated (I didn't know it at that time). And eventually, I stopped going. It took a toll on me the year after like something was missing. I do different styles of dancing but nothing compares to the rush of ballet. And it's really expensive where I live so it's pretty much a luxury. But I got an opportunity just right now and I'm so nervous and excited, I know there will be girls who'll be better than me but at the end of the day I'm going to do my best. I'm going to do everything I can for this, and for myself. So I'm telling you if you've read this all the way here, don't be scared to start or restart late. We can do this.

[@ecatsss]

ok i don’t really know if this is a coincidence at all, but just like you, i did ballet for 4 years until i was 8 and then i quit. and right now, i’m 14 and i really wanna start over and take this seriously. like i was looking for nearby ballet centres and went on youtube to see if there were people like me who started late. and there you are! omg, i really hope i’m able to cope up and be passionate about ballet, given that i’m gonna be more stressed out with studies and other stuff next year. thank you for sharing this with us!! ❤️❤️❤️💜💜

[@lillee.o]

So I have done ballet since I was 1-8 years old. I moved after I was 8 to a completely different state and refused to do ballet at bother academy because it was so different, and that studio was my whole life. I’m 14 now and I lost all of my flexibility and knowledge, but I am starting ballet again along with my sister reegan. She stopped when she was 12, she is 18 now.

[@jaderose39]

Hi! I'm 14 and am told I cannot start because I am too old. You gave me inspiration! Thank you

[@KarlaMojo]

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and you are so sweet and you seem like you are hardworking, kindhearted person so I will continue to watch and support ♥️

[@Christina-ok8zd]

When I was around 5, I danced ballet for 2 years. I then tried out figure skating, hip hop and eventually swam competitively (8-9 years old). I am currently 13 years of age, and I have missed ballet ever since I've stopped. I suppose I didn't return to ballet, reason being I tried out other sports. I am not doing anything in particular at the moment, but I do have somewhat of a dancers figure, plus I am pretty flexible. I have been asked multiple times if I dance. I remain active as much as possible, I do participate regularly in athletic activities, for instance- I still swim a lot (not competitively), I often go out on to jogs. In addition I eat somewhat healthy, I consume tons of veggies, as well as fruits, white rice, cooked salmon, eggs, mushrooms as well as nuts, but that's just to name a few. I am quite fortunate to come from a family that is financially stable. And I am being supported no matter what. I have decent grades, I excell in mathematics and geography. I am also taking an advanced cyber course, and have just joined my school's national debate team. I have always fawned over ballet, and I have been missing it for the past years. My mother found a sufficient ballet school in the vicinity. I am thinking on trying it out once again, around April (by then I will officially be 14). What's more is that, if I will truly love the possible lessons that I might try attending, then I want to do it seriously, and if possible have it as my career. Don't get me wrong I do adore ballet, however you will never know until you try it. I remain somewhat fearul for some apparent reason, that people will judge me (that's probably why I had laid/put it off for so long). I'm also thinking that it is too late for me to fully indulge in the art form. I simply want to know, if it isn't too late for me to become a professional ballet dancer. I know that I am thinking too big, laying out goals to achieve step by step is the way, but I am afraid of not succeeding. I am well aware that these are foolish thoughts, but is there really a chance for me? Much obliged for reading this, relatively contradictory of a comment (English isn't my mother language, so hopefully I didn't make any grammar mistakes).

[@rosyreads]

I legit took ballet classes when I was 3-4 then quit, wanted to go back at around 12-14 which was recreational since my parents said I was too old for ballet, other then that my parents wanted me to do other sports so they tried hiphop, volleyball, swimming gymnastics and ballet, I loved all except the ones I truly was passionate about was ballet, I wanted to go to ballet classes but my parents still said to me that I was too old, so I just left it there until I started coming across a lot of influencers who started ballet late, I would also love to go professional but unfortunately even if I try my hardest to convince my parents they prob don’t have the money😳 atleast im doing classes through KZbin just so I know few combinations and techniques, you really inspire me a lot!! I’m atm 17, I’m not sure if I can ever go professional but it doesn’t hurt to try!!

[@trevilling]

I‘m moving to a new city and I danced when I was a kid and I’m still in love with ballet. I can still do the basics and I think I would be decent in it... but I’m almost 22.. I just want to dance nothing professional just having fun and dance ☹️ Maybe I will look for a studio... :)

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

Im gonna leave my opinion as a pre-professional ballerina whos been dancing for 8 years, i personally started at 4 so this could just be from what ive seen dont take it personal! 2-7 are the best ages to start ballet, you will develop the discipline, basics, form and flexibility easier then someone who starts later on 8-12 this is the age that "starting late" wont affect much, your bones are stiff by now but easier to stretch the hamstrings out, you will learn more of the discipline then form easier at this age, as for flexibility shouldnt be that hard if you really try 13-20 these are those ages people start to question is ballet tp late to join, i will be honest with you completely. If youre trying to join a company or school then that is definitely harder, not only will you have to work on all form, flexibility, discipline, arches and combos harder then someone who starts younger then 12 but en pointe is gonna be tough since your bones are stiffer and will be hard to develop muscle in the kneess to support the arch and hamstrings. Again this all depends on whatever genes you inherited. 21+ most professional companies or ballet schools dont accept over this age unless youve trained there before or youre a qualified coach, i dont reccomend going on pointe unless your fully sure you are ready

[@abbilucas8413]

i did ballet and tap when i was in elementary school. i went from 1st to 3rd, so 3 years. i stopped because i got tired of the 2 hours practices. but i was also young and didnt take it very seriously. i startdd wanting to do ballet again. i asked my mom a year ago if i could start again, and she said no because i have been away from it for to long. i cried. my life isnt really leading anywhere. i dont do sports. so im doing nothing in free time but watch tv. i need to do something, and i want to do ballet. i feel like i was made for ballet and i got super upset when my mom said no to me a year ago. im going to ask both of my parents again tomorrow. but im super scared they are going to say no. but i will do anything it takes to be put back into ballet. ive really got a passion for it. yeah, i quit because of the long practices. but im for real this time. im older, and i really wanna do something other than watch tv. wish me luck. ill update after they answer... 😬

[@iah2762]

I used to do ballet when i was 4-10 but I stopped bc of Covid. I wanted to wait for a face-to-face ballet lessons and I really want to go back and do it. Ballet keeps me happy and busy but over the months I became insecure about myself and afraid what people will think about me. Maybe one day I will go back hopefully. I miss it fitting for costumes and dancing on stage because it felt like I was in a show acting. Im praying I will have the guts to go back soon enough

[@mateorodriguezquezada2431]

Believe in yourself dream big, love the art. Dance with your heart.

[@Megan-hi9zu]

omg this reassured me so much. im in 7th grade (13) and i just did my first ballet class yesterday! I have been dancing since i was 6 but it was jazz. So now ive started ballet and I really want to go professional! Thank you so much!

[@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang]

It’s been 2 years since you commented this so I’d love to know how well it’s been going for you 🙃

[@Megan-hi9zu]

@@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang Im now a competitive dancer! So like contemp, lyrical, jazz, ballet, open, acro, hip-hop etc. I dance 12-14hrs a week and im on pointe! I absolutely love dance and its pretty much my whole life 😅 Im not sure if ill be able to go pro in the ballet world but i would absolutely love dance professionally in other styles! Its crazyyyy how much has changed in the last 2-3 years!Thanks for reminding me!

[@bethlila3258]

I'm 14 and I did ballet young, quit and did jazz (which i hated but my friends begged me to) then I did ballet again and then jazz again and now i realise how much i love ballet and i'm starting again soon I'M SO NERVOUS BUT EXCITED

[@sickeninglysweet]

i did ballet when i was 5-7 and i loved it with all of my heart but i had to stop because we moved and my mom didn’t know there was studio nearby so i had to quit :( now im 14 and i really really want to get back in shape and start taking classes again because even after 7 years dance is still a big part of my life and i miss it soo much

[@ainsleyemma878]

me too! i’m 14 as well. i may start it soon! if your heart chases ballet, go and never give up!

[@raebracey1125]

we have verryyyy similar stories! i danced for 11 years consistently and quit in 8th grade to do dance team. i did dance team for two years (8th-9th grade) and didn’t make it in highschool. i also did show choir in 9th-10th grade. finally i’m going into my 11th grade year and i’m going to a studio again! i quit after my first year of pointe so i’m having to relearn EVERYTHING. i’m super nervous but watching this made me feel so much better :) wishing you so much luck and good vibes 💗

[@kelseyanne13]

Good luck!!

[@echo932]

I am 13 almost 14 and I have always loved dancing and gymnastics. I did recreational gymnastics for abt 1-2 yrs. I always practiced at home though so I was really flexible. But recently I lost it and I want to dance again!!!

[@hello-Trick700]

I'm 13 about to be 14 i wanted to start ballet since I was 11 due to pandemic we can't find any clases available but this summer I I'm going to do my first lesson I have not done any type of sport or anything athletic for 2 years but I use to dance in my school from ages 7-10 I always wanted to do ballet but I never had the chance I'm just very nervous I will try ballet if I like it but if anything I will just continue my blue belt in martial arts

[@DMLiptrotx]

I did ballet when I was about 6 yrs and gave it up since my dad let me down when I was cast as Wendy Darling in the Ballet recital of Peter Pan and I had my role taken away because he never signed me up on the leaflet to have parental permission or something, idk it was something like that. anyways, I restarted at 12 and was rlly far behind I'm 15 now and still a bit behind the other girls but not far off. Wish I never gave up tbh ❤

[@Sky-ht6tv]

I’ve done ballet before and know some basic technique still, but I’m scared to seriously start ballet at 13. I’m hoping to get on point and perform even if it’s just a recital.

[@Layla_9731]

I’m starting ballet soon xox, I’m a 9 year old kid having a passion I used to do dance for a couple months but I did’nt like the style.. now I’m going to go to ballet after corona with 5 of my friends :)

[@lowkey1766]

You go girl!

[@natalieanjeli5625]

I’m super inflexible but I’m a dancer. I still don’t have my splits, do you have any tips?

[@kelseyanne13]

Girl I get it, I was not born with much flexiblity at all. How I was able to get my splits was by watching "alivia d' andrea" and her videos, they're super inspiring and good to follow along to. I guess the main thing is to stay consistent and stretch daily, I know how impossible this is and it's frustrating and most days you just don't want to, but if you stay consistent and are pushing yourself even the slightest bit more everyday, you'll see results pretty quickly. Just be sure to go slowly when pushing yourself into stretches because you can injure yourself! I hope I was able to help!

[@natalieanjeli5625]

ballerinakels Thank you so much!!

[@natalieanjeli5625]

ballerinakels Thank you!!

[@zoetrinaa]

I'm going to start ballet! I'm 13 and have a small amount of commercial and contemporary dance experience, and 6 years of gymnastics, so I hope that I can do okay in ballet :)

[@kelseyanne13]

I'm sure you'll do well, it's much more strict and placed compared to other types of dance but I hope you'll like it!!

[@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang]

Hi! I’m 14 I started ballet 2 months ago. I did dance from age 6-11 I believe (I technically took my first dance class in pre school but just some tap lessons) anyways I stopped at age 11 because of Covid because my family was at high risk and also dancing 4 hours a day in a mask is no fun lol. But the past year I was really missing it and I got the opportunity to join a pre professional ballet company so I did! I’m the oldest and tallest in my class and also probably the worst but I’m really trying to not compare myself too much because I know I had a lot of time off where I wasn’t doing dance and although I did do ballet in the time period I did dance I didn’t do a whole lot of it. Now I’m in nutcracker and all the girls my age are in pointe roles like snowflake and sugarplum fairy’s but I have to wait until next year to do those parts! This year I’m on non pointe rolls like soldier and Russian dancer. There are actually a few other girls around my age doing those parts as well so it’s really not bad! I’m just staying optimistic until next year when I’ll be a lot more caught up with the girls who are my age :) Sorry I’m trying to not make this comment super long but I want to add on to the making friends part of dance. For me because I’m placed in a class with younger girls it’s harder to talk to them but I do make some small conversations with them. I’m planning to start making most of my ballet friends next year when I can be in the snowflake and sugarplum scenes with them and I’ll have more opportunities to talk with all those girls my age! Hopefully I remember this comment so in a year I can update everything and how things are doing.

[@kelseyanne13]

You got this!!

[@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang]

@@kelseyanne13Thank you! 😊

[@Cheeseooo]

I wanna start ballet but I’m not Flexible at all and I don’t go to classes but hopefully one day I can be good at something for once

[@ilovebritneyspears6789]

before i quit ballet i went to a month long summer intensive in miami and it was literally the best experience of my life. 4 years later i still talk to some of the people there

[@softsunlightnaiad]

I'm an ice skater and I also started late But I mean... It's never late for anything. Make your dreams come true

[@aylinhuber42]

I am 18 and started 3 months ago but now I cant go to class brcause of corona and have to wait till it the Situation gets beter

[@narcissamalfoy2666]

I used to do ballet when I was 6, but I quit at 8, and started gymnastics. I love gymnastics, but I’m in that one group with kids that can’t even do forward rolls, so I don’t learn anything new, making it less fun…now I have the urge to start ballet again…I’m turning 16 in ten days…and my parents would NEVER let me go back because I quit once, and it’s so damn expensive...

[@soupishungry]

argh yes that’s me except i didn’t do anything after I quit... how I wish i didn’t quit

[@kaylanatty2050]

your voice is so soothing 🥺🥺

[@samanthacamire6152]

If you are 12, 13, 14 don’t ask if you’re too old!! Better to start now then in a few years! I WISH I had started at 12.

[@user-hb3qv1eh5e]

I started at 12, now 13 😁💓🩰

[@user-kt1no7yx1u]

@@user-hb3qv1eh5e How's it going? I just turned 13 and I want to start, how much have you improved?

[@boi2805]

I just turned 18 and picked it back up lol. It’s really hard to find studios near where I live and now I’m only doing casual classes. I think the hard part is that there isn’t any courses other than the introduction classes or level system so I can’t really track my progress 😂

[@rey0677]

Me too...

[@boi2805]

@@rey0677 r.i.p

[@artsieashlin8531]

I'm 13 and want start ballet. When I was younger I would use my hard shoes and go on the tip of my toes. I never tried to actually do it. I feel like it would be hard because I'm not flexible at all.

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

Work on form, discipline and basic ballet terms and skills, worry about flexibility later!

[@fishmilk0]

I’m too out of shape to do things like this, and my flexibility isn’t really that great either but I really want to push myself to get better and start doing things like this, such as gymnastics

[@sarahli1557]

I’m 14, I learned ballet since I was 5 but then stopped at 9. I restarted five months ago, and I love ballet. But my case is due to the amount of sports I did in the past years, my body has become more muscular than ballet type of body shape. The good thing is I’ve been stretching a lot purposely and so when I started 5months ago I could split, so the studio took me in just for that. I kinda wanna do ballet for living but im not sure if I’d be able to do that by starting at 14…..

[@haleygreen8826]

I'm 18, 4"11, a little over weight, never danced before (besides my school color guard), but I've been in love with ballet ever since I was a little kid. I'd love to get started and whip myself back into shape, even if it's just a hobby. Do you have any advice?

[@kelseyanne13]

I'd say just go for it! Don't hold back and even if you feel embarrassed or silly at first stick with it, it's so rewarding! I'm sure you'll do wonderful! :))

[@pinkumidori]

ı wanted to start ballet when ı was a little girl but my family didnt support me about ballet and now ım 14 and ı feel so poor, ı tkink ı cant never be flexible enough for professioal ballet but ı still wanna be ballerina what should ı do (sorry for my english)

[@agloria1772]

I really like ballet, but I never danced it(I’m 16) and I am afraid to go on classes with girls at my age cs they are really advanced so I’m practicing what I can at home🥺💕

[@faye3642]

i’m 15, will be 16 in a few months, i cant start until next year though when i get my drivers license and a job to pay for classes. i’m scared ima be outta place 😗✌️ but hey i wanna dance so ima try!

[@zimora4422]

Listen I watched a lot of dance moms and also this ballet show on Disney and now I wanna do it, when I was younger I wanted to do it but then I stopped wanting to do it because uh....I tried to do a leap and hit my face on my front door and it was so embarrassing that I gave up, but now I think I really wanna do it.

[@eylulcelik4913]

I'm 14, I took contemporary dance classes for 3 years in elementary school but then dropped out for a reason I don't really know. Last year I wanted to gain my flexibility back and attended gymnastic lessons but it didn't help. Now I really want to take lessons as a ballet but think it will be hard to get flexible again and it would be weird to take amateur lessons in middle of little kids. I don't actually know what to do and it is kinda stressing.

[@meow-yq1tg]

i started ballet at age 3, thinking of quitting. i won’t because of all the amazing people at my studio.

[@kendall.pugliese]

I joined late too and it was so worth it because I found a hobby I love and I am thinking about for a career

[@alexa-zj2ke]

i started at 12 in august 2021 and i’m almost 13 now 🙂 it’s never too late to start i adore ballet

[@avapickering6530]

I’m 13 haven’t dance since I was 9 I still have all my flexibility and would love to dance again but I’m not sure

[@arianatord6548]

Hi! I’m 13 years old and I can do a decent split, bridge, cartwheel, and lift my leg up pretty high. Do you think I can start dancing? I want to dance competitively.

[@kelseyanne13]

Definitely! 13 is not too late at all to start! Be prepared to work hard but I'm sure you can do it! Good luck!

[@arianatord6548]

ballerinakels thanks!!!

[@charlottegilmore4789]

i love this! this is v motivating as someone that started at 14 and has a bunch of young girls in her class that are so much better than her lol

[@charlottekane2843]

Well done!!! Love it already ❤️❤️❤️

[@kelseyanne13]

Charlotte Kane thank you so much!❤️

[@pastel_cat1324]

"I've never attended a summer intensive but I really want to" honey you have a storm coming. I'm half kidding lol they are fun but they are a lot of work and you do a lot more of regular exercising along with more dance stretching.

[@estelasironi3591]

Hi!I loved your video you know I used to do ballet when I was younger (from 6 years old to 11 years old),but I had to quit because my ballet teacher hated me,and her classes were torture.One time I left crying the studio,anyway even thought I hated that teacher I regret leaving ballet.Now I am 14 years old thank you for the inspiration I thought I was way to old to join.

[@kelseyanne13]

You're definitely not too old to join! You'll have to work extra hard but you'll be amazing I'm sure!

[@priyadarshani6978]

Im 12 years old i love to learn ballet but no chance. In our country ballet is not much taught so going for classes are soo expencive. So i wont ask from my parents to put me to a class. Im sad because i have no chance to go for a class. 😳😳😳😳😭😭😭

[@pr3tty_jo607]

I’m 12 and have been dancing for about 2 years but never done ballet. I’m taking private lessons (not in a studio) to get myself a head start because I know im a late starter. I have been lovingggg ballet and im very eager to someday be on pointe. At the same time I am very nervous for my first real ballet class for obvious reasons. (Not knowing enough, strong/flexible enough, not the right body shape) Questions: is it ok feel like like this? When should I expect to go on pointe? I’ll try to work hard over the summer!❤️🩰

[@victoriaaaaa.]

im the same age as u and i technically started at 3 but it’s been off and on so i actually got into it at 11. i’ve been in summer classes and i’m auditioning for nutcracker and normal classes now. my best friend who’s the same age is already on pointe and she knows that i rly wanna be on pointe and she’s so helpful and sweet. ok that was for background but i recommend taking 30 beginner classes at home. it might seem like it’s not doing anything but it rly helps ur technique. also just strech. even just a 60 second split on each side is good enough. the feelings u have are completely normal and i feel the same way. when i was 11 i got into classes with 7-10 year olds. i was a little sad that i got into the lowest level but that just means u need to work hard and tbh it gives u alot of motivation. if u get in a low level or in classes where ur the oldest, dw. it’s all so that u can be great. it’s just gonna help u get better! me and u will probably be on pointe by 13!! don’t fret because everything will work out eventually and just have fun yk. 💕🩰

[@omegawoomy4356]

When did you go en pointe? Im 14 and i really want to start ballet but i have only 2 years left until i graduate. Will i ever be able to perform in a big recital! Your story was also so inspiring!

[@ananyak7169]

Hi I’m 13 and I REALLY want to start dance. It’s been a passion of mine for so long now. Like every little girl, I did ballet when I was 5-6. Then I quit and never tried again until I was 12, when I started jazz. I did jazz for a year but the quit 100% against my will (schedule/time problems). Now I’m 13 and I want to start dance more than ever. If I start ballet after this pandemic, will I be able to get on pointe? If I continue to train, can I get on a Competitive Team?? It’s always been my dream and I’ve spent nights crying over the fact that I’m late. I’ve never wanted to pursue something more!! Thank you and it would mean the world to me if you could respond!!

[@kelseyanne13]

Hey girly, 13 definitely isn't too late, I started pointe at 14 almost 15 years old. I don't do competition dance so i don't know how that all works but I'm sure if you start ballet and train hard you'll be able to do all of those things. To go on pointe you'll need strong ankles so make sure you're doing some exercises for them. Good luck!

[@ananyak7169]

ballerinakels Omg thank you so much for replying!! Considering I will work really hard, I can get on pointe within about how many years? Also, do you have any suggestions on the ankle workouts you were talking about? Is there anything I can do at home to prepare for ballet (learning things like tendu, plié, positions)? Also since I did jazz last year, I have pretty good flexibility (I can do the splits, leg hold up to my face, leaps, single pirouettes 😅). Omg I’m so sorry for asking so many questions but I’m really eager to know haha!! Thank you so much!!💛

[@QupidLIVE]

i used to do ballet when i was younger but quit because of bullying. I really want to start again but i know it'll be really hard and I'm not sure if my parents will even let me.

[@kelseyanne13]

I'm sure that that was really hard. If you do decide to go back to dance definitely go to a different school, I've personally never seen anyone really get bullied at places I've been to so you must've just been unlucky with that one place. Talk to your parents though! I'm sure if you explain it to them they could understand

[@ellapeirce5103]

I danced ballet for nine years but stopped at the age of 13 when I moved states. I’m 17 now and am still so drawn to ballet and miss it so so much but I don’t have any room in my schedule. I also have no idea how I would start up pointe again (I was en pointe for about 2.5 years). I hope to join a ballet or lyrical class when I go off to college though!

[@kelseyanne13]

That's great! Lots of schools do have ballet classes people can take! And I think if you strengthen your ankles you'll be able to get on pointe easier than you think ;) muscle memory haha. Good luck!!

[@ellapeirce5103]

ballerinakels Ah thanks so much!

[@abigailmurphy1291]

I am 14 and I really want to do ballet but at the same time I already play soccer and I don't know if I would have time to do both.

[@unislayz154]

Hi! I just turned 13, and I really wanna start ballet. I do have experience, because 2 times a week I do show dance which also includes the basics in ballet. I really wanna start, do you think I will ever be able to start pointe?

[@kelseyanne13]

You will definitely be able to start pointe! I had to start pointe at 14 years old and it's been working out for the most part. Lots of people start pointe at 12/13 anyways so I'm sure if you worked on your strength you'd be fine! :)

[@unislayz154]

ballerinakels Ok thanks! After quarantine I’m gonna start taking classes ❤️

[@hattiewilliams7730]

I’m 13 and I feel like I’m never going to make it to pointe because the older ones haven’t even started en pointe yet and so I feel like if I don’t go en pointe now then I’ll never have a career in ballet.

[@kelseyanne13]

Hi, have you looked into a different studio maybe? I started pointe at 14/15 and it was hard, try doing lots of strengthening and ask your teachers about what you have to do to get en pointe

[@hattiewilliams7730]

ballerinakels thank you so much for the advice!

[@madisonmackenzie5447]

I’m 15 and I’m trying to get back into ballet it’s my dream I did it from 2-7 and again at 10 I’m in a dancing show choir but it’s not anything like ballet all the studios near me are very very serious so I’m scared I won’t be allowed to do it so I don’t know if it’s worth it or if I could even get to point or at a good level for a career in three years for college :( Should I take private lessons or get thrown into a class with little kids?

[@kelseyanne13]

So first off, I don't think they'd throw you in class with little kids, yes they probably wouldn't be your age but they'd probably be around 13. Your ability may be less than theirs but they'll just expect more from you. When I got into ballet again and I took my first class I left crying because I had such a hard time in the class with the 12-13 year olds and I was like omg. But my teacher said, we're not putting you with the younger kids, were just going to need to see you work hard. If you can afford private lessons I don't think those would hurt, you could always see about taking private lessons over the summer and then when school starts up, you can join one of the actual classes with other students? It's up to you but I highly doubt they'd put you with any kids younger than 13!

[@kelseyanne13]

Also I get it! I'm still behind for my age and I'm stressing so much about college because I want to go to school for dance. I'm just gunna have to work really hard for the next few months before I apply and just pray I did my best

[@choconuts4419]

I use to do ballet when I was young and I did ballet for 11 years but do to bad teachers and bully’s I quit and now that I’m 14 I really want to really want to return I’m kinda chubby and not flexible and the dance school I want to go to is so strict in body shape and flexibility idk what to do :(

[@miahernandez2403]

i’m 14 and i was doing dance on and off for about six years and i want to restart specifically ballet, how much experience do you need to start on pointe?

[@jennifervaldez4877]

When I was 12 I went to beginner gymnastics, I was with 6 year olds. Now I’m 13, if I joined ballet would the same thing happen?

[@Lilith-cosplay-world]

I’m 14 and I haven’t done ballet since I was 9 and I want to start again but I don’t know if I should because I feel like it’s to late to start,the reason I haven’t danced since I was 9 because of a injury

[@aabb-fd3lv]

i’m 14 and i’m really afraid to join ballet class because i think my bones are hard?? and i love ballet since i was a little but i’m afraid to perform and I want to gain confidence there...

[@izziemwansa718]

We are almost in the exact same situation I relate to this so much

[@Lottelibrary]

i joined at age 9 but left at 12 and now i’m 14 i really want to join back

[@Cheeseooo]

Same

[@noname-fo6pt]

I’m 13 and I just am obsessed with watching ballet on KZbin and I really want to do it but I feel too old and I can’t imagine myself doing it Edit: MUM IM FAMOUS IVE GOT 3 LIKES (including my own)

[@ilaria_h]

4 now lol

[@ayj2570]

i started ballet at 4 and quitted at 9, now i’m turning 14 i could still do a right split but i still struggle with middle split. I rlly wanna go back to ballet tho, but we’re in a pandemic and i’m not flexible anymore :((

[@gracephelps8822]

I'm 14 about to turn 15 and really want to try ballet, but my family might not be able to afford it. Any advice? 😬

[@daffyduckyavuz3355]

I just turned 13 in March I have done rhythmic gymnastics since I was 8 so I have very flexible and strong feet I have been doing ballet for those years in my practices but I really want to improve to help my gymnastics I’m just scared That no studio will take me because of my practice schedule and I train 4-5 hours everyday do you have any suggestions?And how quick do you think I might go on en Pointe if a studies does accept me ? Thanks so much you are such an inspiration !will continue to watch your vids!!🙂

[@kelseyanne13]

Find a studio and see when they have classes available, whatever you can make work then do it. As long as you're strong and working hard you'll most likely go on pointe quickly, but be prepared to work hard. Good luck!

[@daffyduckyavuz3355]

@@kelseyanne13 thank you so much !!!:)

[@tavernwalker561]

I can find a studio that offers classes for late starters and it’s so annoying. I’m 14, I didn’t ballet for a year when I was 8 but I ended up quitting for a stupid reason.

[@soupishungry]

aa same i quit and i know if i ask my parents they’ll tell me i was the one who wanted to quit 😐✨