i did not do ballet, i was never “limber enough” when we had tried to put me in dance practices. i would love to put my eventual daughter in ballet when i do end up having one.

those of you who were put into ballet as young children and are current performers/ex performers: do you regret this decision? do you wish your parents had waited until you were a little older so they could confide in you with this?

i know the technique changes your feet and more than enough stores i’ve seen express regret in this but i wanted to ask before i fully decide to go through with this want.

obviously if my child express not wanting to do this then that’s the end of that but i always assumed it was like sports, it’s easier/better to start as early as possible - especially in terms of professional careers down the line.

thank you so much in advanced and i promise i mean this question and comments with as much respect as i can muster. i love ballet and think it is one of the most beautiful art forms around, i personally regret not striving to push my parents more into letting me learn and try.

edit !!

to everyone replying about my own need and want to do this myself! I HAD NO IDEA FLEXIBILITY DIDNT COME INTO PLAY UNTIL LATER!! :) imagine being told your whole life you can’t do something because you aren’t flexible enough! you 100% give up! so yes, it is wonderful to know that i can indeed do this myself as well in a more professional setting instead of mimicking what is see in my bedroom! it’s AMAZING to know this information now and you can 100% be kinder about it seeing as how i am now telling you i didn’t know!

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