I want to start dance [ballet, pointe, ballroom, or latin] but i think i'm too old. I'm 15
You are never too old.
I am a very avid dancer. When I was about 11, I started dancing Ballet. At that point, I was already through puberty. I worked really hard and stretched alot. In one year, I advanced into pointe. By 14, dance was taking over my life so I had to stop. It is a little difficult to start ballet at an older age. But, there are lots of adults who start. Unless you are absolutely amazing, I would suggest Ballet as a hobby (and not dancing professionally).
At 14, I started to dance Jazz and Hip Hop as Hobbies. I progressed fairly quickly.
Mid way through University, I picked up Swing Dancing. Now, after 2 years, I just competed in the Canadian Swing Championships with my swing team.. placing in the top 3.
After I started swing dancing, I very very easily picked up salsa (Latin). It was less interesting. I do it for fun when I go out, but I haven't persued it.
This summer, I just started Ballroom. It's not very difficult, but very different than anything I had done before. I'm not yet very good, but I'm steadily progressing.
I think 15 is a slightly iffy time to persue professional Ballet. I know the National School of Ballet still takes students at your age, but these students usually have had quite a bit of prior training. If you think you will like Ballet, give it a try. Perhaps you have talent for it! If not, as a hobby, you can start anytime, anywhere.
As for Ballroom and Latin, lots of people start when they are old. I dance with lots of dancers who are 22, 25, 30, 40... who've never done it before. It dosen't take alot of flexibility like Ballet... just passion. Therefore, at 15, I'd consider you young... and there's no worries about starting now and competeing. Of course, as a hobby, you can start anytime, anywhere.
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