I Am 13 And I Wonder Cause I Want To Dance Ballet... Is It Alright For Me Even I'm Not Under 12 And Some People Said I Must Be Over 12 Or I Couldn't Dance... Please Help Me...

My 4 year old sister is in a dance class, but before her class starts a group of 16 year old do ballet so i think you should try it. Even if people say your to old. Its YOUR choice!!

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Have you started practising yet? If yes, then you probably can dance ballet. Its basically about the strength of your ankles. The best advise can be given by your instructor as he/she would know your true strength. Some people can start as early as 12, others have to wait for 2,3 more years. If you are too young it can damage your toes.

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It is not just the strength of your ankles but also the fact that your long bones are still growing. Excessive stress can cause them to bow or otherwise warp ... Not the ankles, but the "long bones": Femur (thighbone), fibia & tibia (lower leg bones).

The long bones typically stop growing "about" puberty, thus the recommendation that intense ballet training be delayed until 12 or so, when the bones have completed or nearly-completed their growth.

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