5 Things You Should Know Before You Begin Ballet (adult) 

I have been taking ballet classes for five months at Richmond ballet. I had never set foot in a ballet class before now. I am 69 years old. The things that are challenges are: virtually everything. I am working on balance, turn out, leg extensions and general flexibility. It is not fun, but it is so great for me to work at it. Needless to say I am by far the oldest student in the class!

This is gonna be my qurantine hobby.. actually a new hobby ♥️

I took ballet as a child, I’d love to get back into it I have no delusions of dancing professionally. I want to regain the gracefull movements of my youth. If I have to set up a barre in the garage and watch a video, that’s what I’ll do. Less clomping, more floating. ✨

As a 60 year old male, with zero experience, this is totally what I needed to know. Just wish I were in your area!

I don't know why but when I was a kid I didn't really liked ballet and now I look back and think about the chance that I lost because I would LOVE to be able to do it professionally. Now all I have is to learn and enjoy 💜

I've always loved ballet! So enjoy dancing any dance movement. On my list for the new year, as indigenous 57yrs young, woman, I'm going to join an adult ballet class in Western Australia adult ballet class. This will be the first for the ballet company. Love it!

Thank you! I danced for a short time as a teen and would to start back at 64. Ballet is so wonderful.

I am 25 and I've always wanted to learn. Thank you so much for this!

Thank you for giving to us adults HOPE and tips for dancing ballet, i watch your videos and learn a lot from you.

Always loved ballet and now at 64 I've stumbled (yes I need to work on moving more gracefully lol) upon ballet for adults. Feels like I am floating ... LOVE the ballet classes. So much fun and heaps of laughter too.

Skip intro and start at minute 4.00

Thank you so much for these tips. I wanted to learn more and join your classes, to regain my poise and grace I had when I was still doing ballet during my teen years...

I’m 31 and just started classes 6 weeks ago! I love it so much!

I just want to get my balance and posture back! Things don't always get better when we get older.

I love you and your personality! So fun!!

Ive always wanted to learn ballet and i decided i will now....at 35yd 😫 im sure its going to be hard n painful but im ready! Thank for this video

I like this teacher she's nice an explains things well

I'm 57 and not a beginner attended a professional school when young trying to get my technique back but I tire more easily now any tips would be useful

movement motivation，amazing

Thank you I love your handy tips XX

Thank you so much! You're gorgeous!!!!

Could I injure my hips learning ballet in my 50s😳? Thank you. I enjoyed this introduction.

I love dancing and I’ve always wanted to dance ballet!! But I’m 23 and I never danced ballet

I am a returning Adult Dancer in my early 50s! In fact, I studied under Joan Miller, Brenda Gooden and Violet at PBBC as an 4-6 class per week Adv Pointe Student all thru my Teens! Anyways, here I am back at it again for Fun and Exercise! I no longer live in S. Fla, btw.

Thank you so much for these great ballet videos. But, what would a person who is bow legged have to work harder on in ballet. Also, what are the disadvantages? Thank you!

I’m 22 and thinking about starting ballet, and I’m scared to start. I hope I’m not too late

If I can't afford any type of ballet shoes, should I do it barefoot or with socks or something else?

I’m subscribed ❤️💯👌🙏🏼🥰

I am 13 years old but i dont have any flexibility and i want to start bullet . What should i start with my flexibility likes back legs shoulder feet ?

Hi I’m 50 and absolutely no dance experience.before. Where do I start to study it . Can I learn from you via web class? Thx

I really wish I could take a lesson with you, oh my gosh! You explain very good.

Luckily I do yoga and bit flexible, I'm 17

Please teach us therapeutic barre!!

What type of shoes would you recommend for beginning in? What’s the difference between full sole and split sole shoes?

I'd love to learn basic ballet, but my body isn't exactly the ideal shape or size

I’m not quite sure exactly what you mean by zipping the stomach area. I can see the 2 dancer’s stomachs tucking in. Is zipping the same as slightly tucking stomach? I just started watching your lessons to find common ground that I can apply to Argentine tango. I’ve danced Tango for years, and can already see applicable principles regarding “Posture, Placement, and Body Usage” and “Movement Motivation.” Thanks for the lesson tips!

I’m 38yrs old an used to dance on an off from the age of 2- 16 ( an then a few times 16-18 yrs ) but I be not danced anymore at all after 20 . what I wanted to do is get back to dancing an then when I’m 65yrs I would like to teach preschool age , and or adult beginner ballet. Is something like that possible? I’m even willing to learn rap lol it’s not my favorite! But I really wanted to help others maybe even children an adults with disabilities an teach them dancing . I feel dancing is open for everyone with in each person’s limits

Thank you

Im 17 but i won't be able to get into ballet until I'm an adult

Where is the therapeutic barre video?

4:30-4:37 Get Rolfed and then come back to these words. They'll have an entirely different meaning. It's expensive, but worth it if you can find a competent Rolfer. It's not supposed to be painful, but I discovered there's certain parts that are diagonally opposing that experience excruciating pain where the counterpart feels fine. A chiropractor can't manipulate the body the way an experienced Rolfer can. Also, they teach you the Rolf walk, which has been beneficial to this current vessel.

I'm gonna rewatch lol, but I'm not sure what you meant by movement motivation? I had a hard time grasping what that meant. :) Any help? Thanks so much!!!!

Are you following Vaganova method?

So if you're trying to appeal to adults why use teens instead of adults for demonstration?

What shoes do I need to get for my first class?

Where is the video for 5 things to know for ballet (teens)

I'm 17 years old and really want to do ballet. Is it possible for me?

Yes I have a question..I will start adults classes to learn ballet. I have ankle old injuries but I am ok with it. Is that won't limits me? Is it advice not to do if so

I do the zipper when I’m hiking

Hi...I wonder if adult ballerinas can achieve full turn out?!

I am a kid

Loved this video! I’ve taken ballet on and off for a year. And am now trying to be more consistent with it. I am recovering from a lower back injury (misaligned my pelvis) and partial calf tear but have the green light from my PT to move forward but am still feeling a bit clunky :) I suppose as an adult I have fear of re-injury, though I’ve been doing pretty well.I’m only training once a week right now, any suggestions on what I should do to ensure extra warm up or things I should stay away from?

Could anyone help me find the video dedicated to teens?Thank you very much in advance.

I'm 23 and I really wanna do ballet :(

2023…not able to get onto website …

What kind of shoes are you wearing please?

god ur awesome loolool

I would like to learn ballet and dance ballet, if it didn't require getting up en pointe

Is it ok to start ballet as a teen and will you still be able to become a professional dancer? I'm age 13 and I'm thinking about doing ballet.

I wish my mom let me learn this ;(

you could literally be Sigourney Weaver's sister

Did she she's been teaching 'Ballerinas and Geezers' at the start if the viedo???

Can we start learning without that ballet shoe??

I learnt ballet for 4 years in elementary school and I really want to pick it up again (I'm now 21 and don't remember much of it) However I've put up some weights over the years (and quarantine) and I'm wondering if I should aim to lose some weights before even begin? or is it ok to learn ballet when I'm not confident about my body shape HAHAHA

Where can I find a video of The Therapeutic Barre you mentioned? Is it the same as most typical Barres done in class?

For dancing 4 more

Best shoes for beginners?

I'm 17. Am I too old for ballet?

Do you have a school in vancouver, canada?

i swear im the only 11 year old watching this

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too much pre talk..............

This was a ridiculous video. Completely unhelpful.