Am I too late to start?

Question

Hi, I’m 16 years old and a dream of mine since I was very little was to do ballet and perform. I’ve never gotten the chance because my parents always thought it was a bad idea. Am i too late to start? I’m scared I’m not the right weight, I’m 103lbs and I’m fairly petite.... any advice?

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Take a class and see what you think. A beginner class for teens and adults would be a good way to try it out. 
If you’re serious about actually starting to learn and build a career, then you really will start with ballet 1 (and don’t be surprised if you’re with a bunch of kiddos). Ballet classes build as your body builds strength and technique. Age does not equal skill level. Age does not equal advancement through the classes. 
Ballet is quite the workout. It’s not about being skinny. It’s about having a powerful and strong body that appears to move effortlessly and gracefully. It’s a lot of work indeed.

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I don't think so. But I do think at that age it'll take a lot of time and practice. Lots of stretching and forms to learn.

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You are allowed to have whatever hobby you want at any age. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Having said that, just be realistic about what you want to achieve because your body has developed at this point, and ballet is extremely difficult. The muscles, ligaments, your toe bones, everything forms differently when you start young. So if you just think of it as a hobby, you should go for it.

Am I too late to start?

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