Dear Colin,
I am 18 years old and I stopped ballet at the age of 13 (I started when I was six or seven), but I have totally forgotten the techniques and the moves. I was just wondering if it’s possible to restart ballet at my age; I was planning on working really hard and taking on four courses a week. Can I be a professional one day?
Many thanks,
Sabrine
Dear Sabrine,
Yes, it is possible to come back from a long layoff and regain the ballet technique but it is very difficult. It relies on the resilience of your body, its natural flexibility, and gaining the right help. The choice of teacher is very important as you need someone who can inspire you to work technically and productively. It is most important that you’re working toward achieving your goal. Although ballet companies are often age-conscious, there are a huge range of companies in Australia that you may find interesting – modern dance, jazz, commercial dance and ethnic dance companies can now be found in most major cities. Go for it! You will never find out if you can, unless you try.
All the best,
Colin
You can email your ballet questions to Colin at hello@behindballet.com
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