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pursuing ballet
Replies: 11 — Last Post Nov. 2, 2008 4:46pm by Killer Tofu
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i'm almost 14 years old, and would like to pursue ballet professionally.

i don't know if my parents will be supportive, however. my mom is just opening her own business and divorcing my drug-addicted father.  i'm not sure if i'm that high on their list of priorities, which i can understand.

i understand the rigorous training needed, the time, the little to no social life. and i'm ready. because dance is what keeps me alive.  i don't care if it kills me with pain, as long as it keeps me alive.

another problem? at 5'8'' and 130 pounds, i believe i may be too tall and too heavy to be a good ballerina. does anyone know the ideal weight for a dancer of my height?

finally, does anyone have any tips in pursuing this dream?

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i know a girl who was trained by professional russians.
and you may be tall, but your still real light for your height
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dancer, 5'6, 110. no butt or boobs whatsoever

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Personally, I would have to say get out why you still can. It's a awful business, full of pressure to look a certain way and it drives most of them to have eating disorders, sounds like your hotting up now.

Honestly, If you know whats best for you Ballet isn't the way to go.

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I was on my way to becoming a professional but I hurt my ankle.
If you are 5'8" I suggest you get down to 120.

Getting into top companies can be difficult if you aren't the right weight.

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Quote: from Radioactivv at 4:36 pm on Nov. 2, 2008
I was on my way to becoming a professional but I hurt my ankle.
If you are 5'8" I suggest you get down to 120.  

Getting into top companies can be difficult if you aren't the right weight.

i was thinking around that area

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if u like it go for it

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130 lbs is totally not too heavy for your height.  You might be under weight if anything.  Google search "Teen BMI" and then you can figure out where you should be.  

I would talk to your mom seriously about getting into good classes in your city.  It's best to start dancing when you are still young!  

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Quote: from fedoragirl at 4:37 pm on Nov. 2, 2008
130 lbs is totally not too heavy for your height. You might be under weight if anything. Google search "Teen BMI" and then you can figure out where you should be.

I would talk to your mom seriously about getting into good classes in your city. It's best to start dancing when you are still young!

i've danced since three, but the training was rather half-assed until i was nine. nine to twelve i had really really good training and i REALLY started to get into it after that.

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Killer Tofu


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New york has amazing ballet companies, i've actually been to a few.
Your body seems right, but they are very strict when it comes to weight, just see what they think. The fact that you're that tall for your age and have a tiny body can actually be a plus when it comes to ballet.

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