Comments on: Ballet: Alyssa ‘09

By: Moonshine148

Moonshine148 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:24:10 +0000

can you point me to something that proves this age limit?
I’m not trying to argue or offend you or anything, but I don’t see how you must start young to get the stamina, strength, fitness and technique of a dancer. The only thing I see that would be different is that if you started young you’d have to wait longer for pointe, which means you’d have everything before pointe down that much better.

By: ballet81895

ballet81895 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:26:59 +0000

Professional companies want young dancers, because if they are, lets say, 25, they will probably only have a 6 or 7 year dance career where some one who is 18 can have a 15 year career. Let’s face it. As sad as it is, nobody wants to see a 35 year old dance Giselle when there are plenty of 22 year olds who can do it just as well. The ballet wold is harsh.

By: Moonshine148

Moonshine148 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:24:39 +0000

True, it seems it is a little about asthetics. But I’m still convinced that if one started at like 17, and really truly was dedicated, they could make company around 23. What about the handful that started at 13? Does 4 years really make that much of a difference? Would one even be able to tell the difference between a 25 year old or a 29 year old? Or a 21 year old and a 25 year old, if all 4 were at the same skill level?

By: XxBallerina4ChristxX

XxBallerina4ChristxX — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:10:00 +0000

Moonshine148… just dont listen to anything they say. just follow your dreams!! dont let ANYBODY say that you cant do something. you can do anything you want to if your heart is in it. I started ballet at 15.. its almost been a year and i have improved dramatically. all you need is a good teacher, lot of practice time, determination, discipline, and a passion. as long as you have that, you can do anything.

By: michirulatina

michirulatina — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:35:02 +0000

i love the way she carries her arms at 0:28. she´s so classy, elegant and feminine

By: mikaelm11

mikaelm11 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:58:50 +0000

Awesome!

By: Jewlz171

Jewlz171 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:47:22 +0000

how much ballet experiencedo you recomend before begining pointe/

By: mochaandlatte87

mochaandlatte87 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:18:28 +0000

WOW your amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: iirissrukka

iirissrukka — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:52:58 +0000

i absolutely agree with you. i’m 16 and started about 6 months ago and even i’m in the most advanced class, i have improved so much, that now i’m as good as the others. if you want it and are ready to work for it, no one can tell you that you can’t do it! BALLET IS FOR EVERYONE!

By: missithappendtoday

missithappendtoday — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:45:19 +0000

she made me fall in love with ballet all over again.