....follow your dream ! 
written by Christine                on 24.10. at 01:25:50Hi, I’m 25 years old and I love to dance ..more than a hobby.I took ballet classes since the age of 6 , but I stopped at 11 because of personal reasons. I begun again at 18 when I went to college and realize even more how much dance means to me.. At the ballet school I was in the 10-12 year olds class/level, and followed the Russian system. I begun practicing on pointes after the 1st year and my teacher and the Russian examiner said how much progress I made. After 5 years there, I wasn’t very pleased with the lessons and the way my teacher ignored me and didn’t care less for my determination, my discipline and love for dancing. I was making a lot of progress, but she only cared for the money, and the younger students so her school would look good in the eyes of potential students. I stopped again and took a year of Latin dancing, which I enjoyed a lot. My technique in ballet is similar to a 15-16 year old , but I have a lot of potential, at least for modern dance. I have very good rhythm, musicality and flexibility. I practice at home very often. I want to dance in a more 'professional' way- not take it as a hobby- is there a chance for me? I come from a very small country where most of the people don’t appreciate much dance and ballet. Maybe it will help to go to another country-it's in my plans anyway.I like modern dance (never took classes, though), Latin, flamenco. Can I combine these with ballet training? Could you please give me any advice, information, guidance ?I’m so worried that I won’t be able to do one of the few things that I love so much in my life. I feel like nobody wants to give me a chance and it’s so unfair because I’m a good dancer- even if I stopped my ballet training for 7 years. I feel very sad,depressed, dissappointed about dance and especially ballet. I can't seem to find the strength to keep trying my best to become a better dancer.Please give me some encouragement. Christine Answers to this message:
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