r/adultballetdancers

I rarely wash mine because i never know if its good for them or not.. but i also think washing them regularly is more hygienic.
So how and how often do you guys wash yours? Or what is your procedure with them?

Omg guys when I say I’m doing my absolute BEST to get my middle splits, but it’s like something gets in the way of my hips opening I don’t know why.

I started ballet this year in the summer, so I had honestly not very much experience yet but I’m very eager to learn and grow.

I was training early to bring up practicing bielman move on the ice to my skating coach, and so I can do the front splits with my right leg forward, but I injured my left hamstring earlier this year :(
And so I have been slowly trying to get my left front split back too but it’s taking foreverrrr

Now I know that a lot of that I aim to achieve in ballet will be aided if I’m able to do the middle splits but I’m starting to lose hope. It doesn’t feel like I’m getting anywhere.

Is it normal for your body to be so hard to mould in your 20s? ☹️

I spent a few years in my youth doing ballet (along with other dance styles) and loved it. I stopped due to a bit of bullying, playing football and then I became a drug addict for over 10 years. I’ve been clean for 2 years now and trying to fill my life with more hobbies.

By chance a friend of mine invited me to do a beginner course a few months ago, I really enjoyed it but talked myself out of liking it again due to insecurity. It also terrified me being the only male there, I can be anxious but it was helpful having a female friend there it wasn’t as daunting.

I know I’m too old to be brilliant at it but I think i’d like to try again and see if I can get any good. It feels peaceful when i’m dancing, I think that’s why i used to do it as a young person.

idk why im writing this but is there anyone else out there that’s started up later on in life, and what was that experience like?

I was hoping to attend DUCON in December if spots become available off the waitlist, which happened today, but I really can’t take the two days I would need to off work because of what we have scheduled. Does anyone know of any similar winter intensives happening between December 19-January 3? I can be a little more flexible on January end dates. I want to be dancing all day, which was a big draw to DUCON. I am on the east coast United Staes but willing to travel.

So I have a majority of my body covered in tattoos the only place not tattooed is my face and hands, I live in the south (US) and considering going back to ballet as an adult I’m wondering if tattoos are as taboo as the used to be when it comes to the ballet community. I can always do online for my return just wanted some input please.

I started taking heels dance classes at the beginning of September, and then I took up ballet too because I felt it would help me improve my posture and build up the core muscles I need for heels dancing. I now have two ballet and one heels class a week, and I really enjoy them.

I usually feel sore the morning after class, but by the next class, I'm usually fully recovered. It gives me a lot of joy and I usually can't wait for the next class.

I'm in my mid-30s, and I thought I could do some core workouts on YouTube on the days I don't have classes. I was also thinking about doing some stretching before bed, so I asked ChatGPT for advice on what to search for on YouTube. I also told it my age, height, and weight (164 cm, 52 kg), and it told me that I shouldn't do any more workouts because I already have three classes a week, and I risk injury as I'm older and could overstretch myself. D:

Is that true?

I haven't done any sports before, but I don't have a car – I walk and cycle everywhere. I don't have any back pain, just poor posture.

What should I do now?

Also, btw, how do people usually get injured? What should I be careful about?

The dance school where I go offers adult classes on a drop-in basis. You sign up for one class at a time, which is really nice if you're new and not sure you want to commit, if you want to switch up which classes you take each week, or if your schedule changes because, you know, you're an adult with responsibilities. But when I've looked into taking ballet classes in other cities when I'm traveling, I've had a hard time finding other adult programs that offer the same flexibility. They require adults to sign up for a whole month or even a whole semester of classes at a time. Is this standard? Is it to do with city size? Am I just spoiled? I'm curious to hear other people's experiences.

My day to day is quite busy so I considered doing the dance masterclass subscription, has anyone done this if so what do you think? I’m open to other suggestions, thank you in advance.

Bought a couple leotards in this brand, and had to go to a bigger size due to bigger hips. I’m upset because they did/do what most “not-really-size-inclusive” brands do, and went wider, not longer, because you have to guess the girth length for “bigger” size. It “fits”, but it’s stretched completely off of my body in the back and front. I have no choice but to wear these until I can afford more, and they are so friggin’ cute. Ugh!
Has anyone had this issue with this brand? Or other brands so I can avoid the mishap?

Hi! I started ballet again a while ago and in need of a skirt that can show my legs and legwarmers. I'm 5'10 and have 26 waist/size 4. I'm interested in Bullet Pointe skirts but don't know whether to get Small or Medium (don't mind the shortness but want slight coverage). Also wanted to invest in Rubiawear but don't know how small they are. I want the full leg so hesitating between Medium and Large. Thanks so much for your help. :)