for late and adult beginer ....follow your dream ! all you need for ballet & dance for beginners & advanced register for free now !  de - en - es - nl tribute for all women Users online: 33 [ Forum ]  [ New messages ] Name (register):  Password registered user:  Email address (optional):  Subject:  Text formatting:                     [i]>I started ballet lessons once a week for almost eighteen months when I<br>>was 32. I moved and had a difficult time finding an adult beginning class.<br>>At age 35 I started taking classes at several different studios due to my<br>>crazy work schedule and to take class 4 nights weekly. I wanted to try<br>>pointe and did start beginning pointe classes at age 39. It's very<br>>difficult for me because I have poor turn out and flexibility (not from<br>>lack of trying!) I found that working on pointe showed me exactly where<br>>my weakest areas were. "Pulled up" became so much clearer to me as did<br>>being more aware of my posture. I don't know if I'll ever be able to<br>>truly dance on pointe, but it certainly helps to know what areas to work on.<br>>If you can find an instructor who will work with you closely, go for it.<br>>Make certain you are PROPERLY fitted for pointe shoes also. They are as<br>>different as dancers themselves. Don't try pointe at home EVER! <br>>Make sure you are properly wqrmed up also. Good Luck.<p>I also started ballet when I was in my 30th. I had the advantage of being in sports for all of my teenage and early adult years. I had the muscle and strength to advance onto point within 2 years. I have been dancing on pointe for the last 25 years, just finished another Nutcracker performance. Funny that I am now more flexible than I ever was when I was young. I have more fears in trying risky steps, for with age, comes the knowledge that an injury can sideline me for a long time. I continously work on my strength, any chance I have I lift onto demi point at least 20 times on each leg, every day, without holding on to anything, strictly relying on my center. I have never enjoyed anything more than dance. I will never be a prima ballerina, but I have developed a body line and arches I am proud of, and that is really the most important aspect. To be the best I can be as an individual. By the way, I am 61, and tonight is my point class and I can't wait. (I can pass for 45)Nature has blessed me.<br><br><br>[/i] URL of own homepage (optional):  Name of homepage (without the homepage will not show!):  URL of a picture (optional):       Tags for smilies [neener]   [lurk]   [fire]   [grmpf-blue]   [grmpf-red]   [grmpf]   [brood-blue]   [brood-lilac]   [brood-red]   [brood]   [heart-pink]   [heart]   [kiss]   [normal]   [oh-lilac]   [acidic-red]   [oh]   [acidic-lilac]   [acidic-red]   [acidic]   [smile-orange]   [smile]   [pointed]   [updown]   [twinkle]