Do you really have to commit to ballet?
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yep. it's a lot of sacrifices and efforts.
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competitive dancing is definitely a sport. it takes a lot of hard work and a lot of sacrifices. if not competitive dancing it is an art.
556190
oOo y u tring to learn to dance... huh : ) is it for someone speical? mmmm....? : )
75740
i want to be. hope to begin classes soon.  what can you tell me i need to have to figure skate?  i have a figure skating question, please answer mine. thank you
625069
NO! You have to work for what you want (as in exercising).
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Sadie,\n\nI agree w/ blackcorgie.  It is fine to be a dancer, but you will regret performing for friends.  Why don't you consider getting one of your colleagues to do it instead?
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You didn’t say why you wanted to quit.  Is it the pain, hard-work, wanting more time with family or friends?  Of course you need physical therapy if you have been on pointe since 7!  I must say I do have a some doubt about the safety of your training.  Maybe a proper and safe ballet school would have made a difference for you.\n\nMy advice is be honest and tell them each one at a time.  Be prepared if you show any talent at all for a speech about how this is your most important dancing years.  A lot of ballet dancers quit at this time in their lives.  It is a time of self-discovery, high emotions, a strong drive to be with your peers, and MANY changes.  Just make sure this is what you want permanently.  Maybe a break would be better then cutting it off completely.  A lot of dancers just need a break to remember why they loved it in the first place.  This happens even to professionals.  I think explaining to your parents and teachers that you need a break from ballet to rediscover your place in the ballet world, is going to be met with understanding and love.  Remember your parents and teachers only want what is best for you, but they are also human.  Be gentle with them.  Your parents put a lot of money and time into your ballet, and your teacher has given you his/her energy, wisdom and love.  This is why a less permanent sounding decision will not only be kinder to them, but kinder to yourself.  You may choose years later to go back.
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The other answer is right on!\n\nTo be honest they are not learning ballet at even three years old, they are gaining motor development and getting used to a class environment. \n\nWait until she is at least three. Keep your expectations realistic.\n\nMost professional schools of ballet will not even let them into pre-ballet until they turn four. Professional schools tend to be non-profit so they can do this. Ballet for three year olds is a money maker for a small studio, but a legitimate studio will be upfront about what you are really getting out of it. The term pre-ballet is a hint, and if the class is for four to five it is also a hint you are dealing with a professional school. \n\nFor a three year old look for classes labeled “creative movement” or “parent and me” and you will have a better experience. I would try the community center, and if he or she shows a talent or love of ballet look for a classical ballet studio when they turn five that is not a “tap, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet school” but a pure classical ballet studio, there is a huge difference.
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You know, God gave your your body and your mind and that is what makes up your soul. If you look deep within yourself you will realize the inside is the beautiful part. If god allows you to keep dancing then dance out your story dance like you have never danced before, DANCE like it is a privelidge, because dancing, life mind body soul ARE a privelidge. There is nothing then a greater gift then a life changing experience so take this one  and use it. Crying wont fix anything..so go and dance for what you love even if you cant actually dance.
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First, I think training every day, much less sparring every day, is overkill.  Overtraining can lead to burnout, or even worse, injury.  \n\nBeyond that, as long as you DO spar so that you can begin to apply your technique against a non-compliant partner in less than ideal conditions, there's no right or wrong amount of time.  You just can't learn the timing and coordination of performing any technique without doing so under stress and without attempting them against a partner that is actively trying to keep you from being successful in the technique and also is moving at full speed in an unpredictable manner.  There's nothing wrong with drills and that stuff, but if that's ALL you do, you aren't learning a practical martial art.\n\nAs for the "art" stuff, there are different opinions.  In my opinion, without sparring or some sort of pressure testing of the "art", you might as well be learning ballet because you'll have effectively removed all the "martial".  In ballet, you'll get all of the same benefits of performing endless kata and forms, including balance, flexibility, coordination, great core strength and a grace of motion.  It's a great workout and you'll definitely be in good shape.
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Some people have the will to "cold turkey", but decide to use the patches anyway, just because when you cold turkey, you notice that you become very irritated because you are depriving your body of that thing that you needed for so long.  As far as being told that you are too weak, I think it is give and take. They might be saying that you are too weak, but on the other hand, they are saying that if you buy this, you will quit, and we have had _______ amount of successful quitters. So think about that. You can have 1 life, where there is just cold turkey if you want to quit (hard or not). Orr, we have the other life, where there is cold turkey, and a alternative that is saying that if you buy this, you will stop. Now, not even factoring in what the medicine does to you, if you believe something, you will go for it. If you believe that so and so informercial is so great and you want it, even if it doesn't work half of you wants to believe it is true. So when you get those patches, you took the step to buy the patches, you know your that committed, that will push you further to using them. I know this is very confusing, let me sum it up. Think of if your trying to lose weight. If you go out and buy a 2 year gym subscription in advance (non-returnable by the way), what is that telling yourself? That your commited, and because you payed for 2 years, there is no way that I'm going to let my money go to waste, and I will not fail.
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commit yourself to keeping the promise
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I assure you that when I dance, I am not under the influence of any outside force.\n\n\nThen again, that may be why I dance so horribly.
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Hey girl i got your back.  \nOK i know how to do this cuz im in the humble high school kit kats and we are "walking it out" to that song ok. Well the person above me is right, you move your legs, but you also move your hips and put a little hand motions in there you dont want to look dull with you just moving the lower part of your body, get krunk get creative girl. You dont have to follow how everyone does it you make it your own. Okay like say your left leg is moving left you. Move your right leg the same way.  and the right moving right. move the left leg with it. But dont pick your feet off the ground like on releve:which in ballet terms means to pick your heels off of the ground. and just keep practicing you will get use to it. But in that part where he says "now hit the dance floor" get your hands above your head and slap them on the floor in front off you. and when she says "and you your back low" you put your left and right hand on your right leg bending down sort of and you left leg straight. you know get your back low. and i am tried of typing so if you want to know more of still dont get it. Just tell me girl email me. remeber i got your back. :-)
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yes I would...you must commit yourself when you take your vows
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if you really get your child into it, they could become professional and open thier own studio. i just wanted to say that there are other types of dance out there than just tap shoes and ballet. i'd imagine there are local youth groups who perform hiphop and have never really thought of giving lessons. theres also all sorts of dances that your child could learn. if your dutch, there is that dance with the pointed hats, braids and clog shoes. if your african there is that dance in the red cloak and rainbow necklaces with the wooden stick. if your only thinking tap or ballet id say create your imagination today. you get my point!
264447
Yes. It is fake. It's basically a ballet for people whose brains are clogged with testosterone.