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QuestionWhat kind of exercises should I do to warm up?Geraldine Grace Johns is a Professional Ballerina and the Owner of Grace Ballet in New York and Los Angeles. Geraldine toured through New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Korea as Jammes in Ken Hill's Original Phantom of the Opera. She has studied with the Royal Academy of Dance in London to become a teacher and taught for the Kudo School of Ballet in Yokohama. Geraldine also ran her own Royal Academy of Dance School in New Zealand before studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. Geraldine was a guest coach and Master Class teacher in Toronto for the Canadian Royal Academy of Dance's Dance Challenge in 2018, 2019, and 2020. She was also a guest coach and Master Class teacher for the USA Royal Academy of Dance Challenge in Long Beach, California in 2019 and 2020. Grace Ballet Los Angeles has won recognition as one of 13 Best Ballet Schools in Los Angeles since opening her school. Geraldine is a contract Practical Teaching Supervisor for the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies for the Royal Academy of Dance.It's really important that you always warm up before you dance. I recommend doing demi plies, to the ground plies, and also warming up your hips. Try a hip swing, which involves standing on one foot and just swinging the other leg forward and back. I recommend really concentrating on warming up your hips.
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QuestionWhat is the first thing I should learn in ballet?Geraldine Grace Johns is a Professional Ballerina and the Owner of Grace Ballet in New York and Los Angeles. Geraldine toured through New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Korea as Jammes in Ken Hill's Original Phantom of the Opera. She has studied with the Royal Academy of Dance in London to become a teacher and taught for the Kudo School of Ballet in Yokohama. Geraldine also ran her own Royal Academy of Dance School in New Zealand before studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. Geraldine was a guest coach and Master Class teacher in Toronto for the Canadian Royal Academy of Dance's Dance Challenge in 2018, 2019, and 2020. She was also a guest coach and Master Class teacher for the USA Royal Academy of Dance Challenge in Long Beach, California in 2019 and 2020. Grace Ballet Los Angeles has won recognition as one of 13 Best Ballet Schools in Los Angeles since opening her school. Geraldine is a contract Practical Teaching Supervisor for the Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies for the Royal Academy of Dance.The first of the five basic positions is called first position. This position involves the dancer standing with their feet together so their heels are touching. When in this position, your arms should be positioned at your waist, approximately at the height of your waistband with your hands apart by about the length of your face.
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QuestionCan I start ballet if I am 14, I'm not flexible and don't take lessons? How do I get flexible?Community AnswerYou can start at any age. Lessons are not vital, but are useful and if, you are able to, you should take them. To become flexible, make sure to stretch every day.
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QuestionWhat type of hairstyle do I need?Community AnswerAny style that will keep your hair out of your face while you train will do. A ballet bun is best, however.
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QuestionAre there certain stretches I should do before I start dancing?Community AnswerThere aren't any specific stretches, but it's always a good idea to stretch out the muscles in your lower extremities (legs, hips, back) before doing ballet.
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QuestionWhat age is it recommended to start ballet?Community AnswerThe younger the better, but anyone can dance ballet. It's like learning a language. When you are younger, it's easier.
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QuestionWhy aren't socks suitable for practicing ballet?Community AnswerIf you have a carpet, socks are much better than ballet shoes. However, ballet shoes are recommended on hard floors, as socks are very slippery and will not offer you the right support. For example, if you are trying to balance on one leg and you wobble, you will be more likely to fall.
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QuestionWhat is the oldest age someone can start ballet if they want to be a pro? I am 10.Community AnswerIt is possible to start at any age, but becoming professional involves extremely hard work and and practice.
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QuestionDo you have to be skinny?Community AnswerCasual ballet can be done by people of all body shapes. Weight will only have an impact when you're doing pas de deux (dancing with another person) or auditioning for a role in a production.
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QuestionI don't know how to do the splits, can I still learn ballet?ReynaSPQRCommunity AnswerYes, you can do ballet without being able to do them, although you should probably work on getting more flexible.
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QuestionWhat are the basic positions for ballet?Community AnswerDescriptions and pictures for first, second, third, fourth and fifth position can be found in this article about ballet dancing on wikiHow.
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QuestionIs it OK to dance on flat carpet?SupersoCommunity AnswerIt is not a very good idea because it could give you rug burns, and it prevents you from doing some things, such as turns.
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QuestionI'm scared to go on point. What should I do?Community AnswerIf your teacher has put you on pointe, it means she knows that you are ready. If you are ready there is no need to be afraid. She wouldn't have put you on pointe if she thought there was a risk of you injuring yourself. It's ok and normal to be nervous when you start, but just don't try anything too difficult and you will be fine.
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QuestionI'm 13 and I want to dance, but my mom won't let me because she says I'm too old. I've tried to talk to her several times, and she still won't let me. Should I make her listen or teach myself?Community AnswerTeach yourself. Use YouTube videos and celebrities as influences. There is no age limit to dancing whatsoever, so break the rules!
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QuestionCan I become a professional if I start at 13?Community AnswerThe only way to know is to try and give it your best shot. It is absolutely possible.
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QuestionCan I start ballet at the age of 18?Community AnswerSure. You can start at any age.
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QuestionI've looked for channels that only have dance tutorials, but not many show the beginner moves and teach all the way up to the advanced moves. Any suggestions?StellaLovesCommunity AnswerTry Fitivity's ballet training app. It is very detailed and has all levels. The first few levels are free and then you need to pay, but it is very cheap to unlock all twelve levels.
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QuestionWhat should I wear when I do ballet?Community AnswerYou should wear a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. You should also put your hair up in a bun. If you're part of a team or studio group, they should have specific outfit requirements outlined for you.
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QuestionIf i have foot bunion problem, should I do ballet? Would that make my medical problem worse?Community AnswerYou should keep off pointe, but most positions should not do you any harm. If you get any sort of pain, cease whatever you're doing. If the pain continues, speak to your doctor about your options.
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QuestionCan I be a professional ballerina if I start ballet at age 10 and if I do it home?Community AnswerOf course! Practice at home and look up videos and articles to practice and learn all that you can.
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QuestionDo I have to do workouts?Community AnswerNo, but doing them would be a good idea, especially before you begin practicing. If you don't warm up properly, you could hurt yourself.
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QuestionWhere can I get ballet shoes?StellaLovesCommunity AnswerYou can get ballet shoes at dance stores, where you can also get a professional fitting. You could also order multiple sizes from online dance stores and return the incorrect size, but going in person is always best.
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QuestionCan you become a really good ballet dancer just by dancing at home?SupersoCommunity AnswerIt is best to get good instruction from a professional, but it's possible. Most principle dancers have been professionally and correctly trained.
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QuestionCan I do ballet even though I'm not flexible?Community AnswerYes, you can definitely begin practicing ballet, but you should work on your flexibility, too.
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QuestionDo you have to wear a leotard when doing ballet?SupersoCommunity AnswerIf you are being trained by someone professional, always follow the dress code. It is not a requirement if you are at home; just wear some lightweight clothing.
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QuestionWill they allow me to buy ballet flats if I'm not in an actual ballet class?Community AnswerYes, you don't need to have a certain set of qualifications to purchase a pair of ballet shoes.
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QuestionHow do I start the splits?Community AnswerStart by going into a lunge. Every day, hold it for a minute and try to push your legs farther and farther down into the floor.
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QuestionWhat if I don't have shoes?Community AnswerShoes are best, but don't go en pointe till you are properly trained. A class will require shoes, but for general training and practicing at home, you can just be barefoot.
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QuestionIf I dance at home because I can't find a ballet class that I can afford, after a few year can I go on pointe on my own if I feel ready?Community AnswerNo, it is not safe. You could seriously injure yourself, either by falling or overdoing it. Going on pointe is not as easy as it looks. Seek a professional to help you learn.
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QuestionIs it possible to be able to dance pointe without going to any type of ballet classes?Community AnswerNo. You should not dance pointe without any ballet training. Make sure when you do go on pointe that you have a trained dance teacher with you. Pointe is very serious and can cause a lot of injuries if not done in the correct way.
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