u/emogrrr

Hi everyone! I’m a 21 year old theatre major who is using up some credits to take a couple of dance classes. I signed up for my first ballet class which will take place at the major ballet company in my city. I also signed up for modern dance so that’ll be way different. Ballet is M/W 11 am - 12:30 pm. Modern is W/F 1 pm - 2:30 pm. I am applying for a musical theatre conservatory soon so this isn’t the end for me.

Some background, I am not a dancer (I think.) But I have danced. I was a co-captain for my high schools HBCU Style Majorette team which combined hip hop with marching, step cheer, and minor acrobatics/cheer. I’m experienced with some basic Salsa, Huapango, and I also have been recently learning to Waltz. I’ve been learning tap at home via youtube but I have full plans to take classes. I recently completed a performance intensive where I also had to learn 3 choreographed dance numbers. 2 included singing, and 1 was for juries. I would say it was contemporary, modern, and a more syncopated jazz. I think it’s fair to say I’m far from trained but I’m also not terrible. I am a trained musician so I do have a good sense of musicality and value my own physical fitness as well.

Recently I have began to purchase more equipment I need as a performer, including more athletic wear, and shoes. These things get pricy, but I want to know that I can wear them to practice before I commit to the more expensive things. I have purchased these items in preparation but I plan to also buy more when needed.

- Capezio Long Sleeve Leo in Black
- Capezio Transition Tights in Mocha
- Capezio Daisy Ballet Shoes in Black
- Bloch Performa Slippers in Cocoa
- Generic Transitional Tights 3 pack in Black

For reference I am a black woman. I recognize that the world of dance is still a while behind. I looked for advice online but I resolved to realizing that not everything is made for me. So I purchased both black and brown slippers and tights just in case. I wanted to allow my form to still be seen while elongating my legs and allowing for unity without breaking up the visual.

Questions:

1. What should I do in preparation for the ballet class? Anything in specific I should buy? Any workout or stretch routines that could prove useful?

2. How can I be a good member and maintain proper etiquette without being too shy? What’s the proper way to ask for feedback? Is it common to take notes? I rely on my notes for everyday life.

3. What to pack in my bag?

4. What to wear? Is what I have the right things? Warmups? Makeup? Hair?

5. How to practice/train/condition daily? Any routines to build strength and muscle control? What are some of your favorite stretch routines? How to practice outside of class in a way that leaves me feeling good? What does active recovery look like?

Thank you to anyone who reads this and has advice to share! I look forward to reading it! 🖤

Hi all! A quick background of me. I’m 21 years old, in college as a theatre major, model as a hobby. I weighed 350 lbs at my highest in high school, got emergency gastric sleeve surgery, got to 145 lbs and maintained it for about 4 years. I got a FDL tummy tuck about 2 years back. I’m not new to any aspect of weight loss and calorie management. But I also don’t have the mental energy that I did at 16. About 2 years back I gained about 20 lbs, got sick and lost 11, got rid of the rest back to 145. Last year I was able to lose 10 lbs and got to 132. I worked out daily for about 2 hours, walked a minimum 10k steps, ate a very strict diet. Recently I have gained what I suspect was muscle, after dance/performance intensives, and 4 productions in the span of 7 months.

I have also been broken up with. I’m devastated. I’ve never felt this horrific before. I’m constantly eating garbage and binging. I am fatter than my ex and pretty much every man I’ve been with so it crushes me even more. I want to forget about all of this and get a “revenge body.” I want to finally lose the weight and get to my ultimate goal of 110 lbs. I am struggling with exactly what to do. What to eat? What rules to follow? I know exactly what I want but I have never been able to get under 145 and reach my goal. I know this is a lot of people’s starting weight, but I also know that it’s doable.

My birthday is in October. I want to look good by the time it comes. I have a big photoshoot planned and I want to look amazing to everyone who’s rejected me this year. Whether it’s a partner or an employer. How to do it or mostly do it by then? I have an apple watch and a walking pad in case I can’t get outside. I also like meal prepping. Someone please tell me exactly how. I think fasting isn’t too bad so I’m not adverse to incorporating it in some way. Thanks!

Stats; Sw: 350 lbs, Cw: 145 lbs Ht: 5’4 Gw: 110 lbs.
Bust: 35.5 Waist: 28.5 Hips: 40 Thighs: 22.75

Hi all! A quick background of me. I’m 21 years old, in college as a theatre major, model as a hobby. I weighed 350 lbs at my highest in high school, got emergency gastric sleeve surgery, got to 145 lbs and maintained it for about 4 years. I got a FDL tummy tuck about 2 years back. I’m not new to any aspect of weight loss and calorie management. But I also don’t have the mental energy that I did at 16. About 2 years back I gained about 20 lbs, got sick and lost 11, got rid of the rest back to 145. Last year I was able to lose 10 lbs and got to 132. I worked out daily for about 2 hours, walked a minimum 10k steps, ate a very strict diet. Recently I have gained what I suspect was muscle, after dance/performance intensives, and 4 productions in the span of 7 months.

I have also been broken up with. I’m devastated. I’ve never felt this horrific before. I’m constantly eating garbage and binging. I am fatter than my ex and pretty much every man I’ve been with so it crushes me even more. I want to forget about all of this and get a “revenge body.” I want to finally lose the weight and get to my ultimate goal of 110 lbs. I am struggling with exactly what to do. What to eat? What rules to follow? I know exactly what I want but I have never been able to get under 145 and reach my goal. I know this is a lot of people’s starting weight, but I also know that it’s doable.

My birthday is in October. I want to look good by the time it comes. I have a big photoshoot planned and I want to look amazing to everyone who’s rejected me this year. Whether it’s a partner or an employer. How to do it or mostly do it by then? I have an apple watch and a walking pad in case I can’t get outside. I also like meal prepping. Someone please tell me exactly how. I think fasting isn’t too bad so I’m not adverse to incorporating it in some way. Thanks!

Stats; Sw: 350 lbs, Cw: 145 lbs Ht: 5’4 Gw: 110 lbs.
Bust: 35.5 Waist: 28.5 Hips: 40 Thighs: 22.75

Revised to accommodate the subs rules, though I’m unsure what it was specifically that was in violation.

Hi all! A quick background of me. I’m 21 years old, in college as a theatre major, model as a hobby. I weighed 350 lbs at my highest in high school, got emergency gastric sleeve surgery, got to 145 lbs and maintained it for about 4 years. I got a FDL tummy tuck about 2 years back. I’m not new to any aspect of weight loss and calorie management. But I also don’t have the mental energy that I did at 16. About 2 years back I gained about 20 lbs, got sick and lost 11, got rid of the rest back to 145. Last year I was able to lose 10 lbs and got to 132. I worked out daily for about 2 hours, walked a minimum 10k steps, ate a very strict diet. Recently I have gained what I suspect was muscle, after dance/performance intensives, and 4 productions in the span of 7 months.

I have also been broken up with. I’m devastated. I’ve never felt this horrific before. I’m constantly eating garbage and binging. I am fatter than my ex and pretty much every man I’ve been with so it crushes me even more. I want to forget about all of this and get a “revenge body.” I want to finally lose the weight and get to my ultimate goal of 110 lbs. I am struggling with exactly what to do. What to eat? What rules to follow? I know exactly what I want but I have never been able to get under 145 and reach my goal. I know this is a lot of people’s starting weight, but I also know that it’s doable.

My birthday is in October. I want to look good by the time it comes. I have a big photoshoot planned and I want to look amazing to everyone who’s rejected me this year. Whether it’s a partner or an employer. How to do it or mostly do it by then? I have an apple watch and a walking pad in case I can’t get outside. I also like meal prepping. Someone please tell me exactly how. I think fasting isn’t too bad so I’m not adverse to incorporating it in some way. Thanks!

Stats; Sw: 350 lbs, Cw: 145 lbs Ht: 5’4 Gw: 110 lbs.
Bust: 35.5 Waist: 28.5 Hips: 40 Thighs: 22.75