Hi cool you want to start ballet. I take ballet and still do i started in high school, through a friend of mine. It helped witth my sports alot, with my boxing and gymnastics, i am in my mid 30s now and still go to classes 2 times a week. It was confusing at first the ballet wear, what kind of tights slipppers dance belt but i just asked people too, you will be fine you can always e-mail me if you have additional questions duane669@yahoo.com [/i]