Hey Guys! I’ve received loads of questions about starting dance late so I have just posted a video answering all your questions! kzread.info/dash/bejne/pomnpMOgn7acm8o.html Also feel free to ask more questions! 💫

@jonaelgallurdo7944

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm 10 years old and my dream is dancing but my dad doesn't really wants me dancing but I'm planning to start dancing but I think I will be 12 or 13 year's old when I really will start dancing.

@lilie578

Жыл бұрын

@@jonaelgallurdo7944 why doesen't he want you dancing? You should start dance now girl! I started ballet when i was 3 years old but i have people in my group who started at seven or later and are almost as better as me,or even better. Go girl!

i am starting ballet at 16 and i feel so self concius between all these 12 year olds being so much better than me 😂🥴 but i love it and i will still try to do my best 💃

@pelorosaculogordo2890

3 жыл бұрын

also is really hard for me to practice due to school and that makes me feel even worse 😞

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Aww really! It’s okay I spent years feeling self conscious and not good enough because I really believed that everyone was better than me! Just remember you are on your own personal journey... it’s not a race! Keep working hard and you’ll get there! 💫 How come school makes you feel worse?

@pelorosaculogordo2890

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson thank you for replying, i really needed that today ❤️ school makes it more difficult to me because i want to get really goodgrades and that takes me a lot of time from dancing 😓 but anyway im trying to be really organised so i can do my best!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Aww it’s no problem! I had the same problem in my last year of school! I basically focused on studying throughout the week and then danced as much as I could on the weekend! Yeah it’s organisation... just try your best and you’ll figure it out! 💫

@pelorosaculogordo2890

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson thank you, sometimes is stressful but i think im doing everything well at the end with effort and, as you said,organisation 😘💃

I wanted to learn dance since a very young age. While my parents could afford it, they were too busy for it. I joined a dance group in college but didn't like the people there. I'll turn 23 this year and I plan to join dance class once things get normal. Wish me luck!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Aww good luck! At 23 if you still have the passion for it you will be unstoppable! The people around you really do make a difference to help boost your confidence. I hope when you’re able to join classes again you meet people who will believe in you and become good friends! I wish you all the luck... I believe you can do it! 💫

@lakshita1408

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson Thank you

I am 14 and starting contemporary dance. I am so excited about this because I have been learning through KZread for almost 2 years now and everytime I quit because I thought I wasn't good enough and lacked confidence , but now I learnt to not care about what other people may think and do what I love.

@KirstyWilson

10 ай бұрын

That's so true! Do it for you. This is amazing. Keep working hard!

I’m 13 and I’ve loved ballet for so long and now I can actually go my mother emailed a lot of studios but I’m so nervous because I’m a late starter but I’ve learned that I shouldn’t care what people think and just be me. Thank you!❤️

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Aww that’s so exciting!! Honestly just work hard and give it your all! There will be things you’re good at and things that you aren’t good at... it’s normal and you’ll be surprised by how quick you catch up with everyone who started at a young age! I wish you the best of luck! ❤️

I just started ballet this year (age 14) and it can really get you down sometimes. It's hard when you don't know all the terms and how to do them and the other girls do. But since it's recreational, I've noticed that everyone always has something they can work on. Thanks for the video!

@KirstyWilson

6 ай бұрын

That is so true! I know some dancers who have been dancing since the age of 3 and still struggle do simply do a double pirouette! Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses no matter when you started. Being able to focus on your own progress and work on your improvements is the most important thing! Thank you for your comment Alex!

I just started ballet at the age of 23, and I genuinely sometimes hate how late I started (I wanted to ever since I was 15 but thought it was too late) but I couldnt be happier doing it now ! Even if itll always just be a hobby

@KirstyWilson

2 ай бұрын

Thats amazing! Thank you for sharing! 😆

this is the second video i’ve been recommended today about dancers who’ve started late, and it’s funny because i started at 14 and yesterday I just submitted my application for the dance program at my college. I’m not sure how confident I am because it’s one of the best, most competitive dance programs in the US but seeing your video and the other has helped me to feel that even if I don’t get in, it’s not the end of my dance career and I can keep trying and working hard until I succeed, so thank you for this! Your story has really inspired me💕

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Aww really I wish you the best of luck! It’s no problem ☺️ Sometimes colleges don’t take people not because of talent but because they feel they aren’t the right college for you! I really do wish you luck though I have faith in you! I am pleased my video has inspired you! 💕

@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang

8 ай бұрын

As someone who started ballet at 14 this comment is really inspiring to me, I can’t wait to see what happens with ballet for me in the future! Since you commented this 2 years ago I’d love to know how it’s going for you :D

@plant2188

7 ай бұрын

How’s it been going? I plan on going to a dance college too!!

I started ballet at 14 and have been dancing for 5 months now and it’s honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done! I love it so much

I LOVE dance! Musical Theater is my favorite and I started at age 10 and I am 13 right now so 3 years.

I agree with you 100%!! I started dancing when I was thirteen and it was the best decision I have ever made! I always wanted to start dance but was too critical of myself and thought I would do terrible and fail. I proved myself wrong though! There is nothing that will make you work harder than when you are passionate about something. Dance is always my passion and refuge. Thank you for sharing! It is amazing how many people are starting to realize that you do not need to start dancing when you are two or three years old. If your heart tells you to work hard for something, go for it! You might be surprised about the outcome. I started "late" and now I can say that I will soon be going to a University as a Dance Major! You can do anything you set your heart on!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s amazing well done for getting into university! Thank you for sharing your story too! Yes it’s very true if you have the passion to do something then you can achieve anything you set your mind to. I honestly believe that starting dance late can be better than starting dance at 3 years old and I wouldn’t change anything about my own dance journey! 💫

I’m 13 and my mom can only afford one dance class at a recreational studio and I’m trying to teach myself ballet through KZread but I feel like I’ll never get to a high level this way because no one is correcting my technique. Do you think that I’ll ever be able to get to a high level of ballet (plz be honest)?

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Hey. I was in the exact same position. When I started a dance school my mum could only afford 1 class per week. I understand what you mean but I wouldn’t say it is impossible! I think if you’re learning on your own focus on your turnout and posture... once you have these at a good level then everything else in ballet will become easier and more understandable. What class are you taking at your studio at the moment? You’ll be surprised at how much you can improve on your own even if you do pick up tiny bad habits on the way. Don’t feel too stressed about it and keep working hard! I know exactly how you feel because that was me when I was 13 but it really is possible!

@natalialynn6796

3 жыл бұрын

Kirsty Wilson thank you so much for ur reply! I am taking one jazz class a week. Looking back I think I definitely should’ve chosen ballet so that I can develop good technique but I don’t think I can switch to ballet at this point because it’s already two months into classes:(

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem! Jazz used to be the only class I took at week too. I know what you mean but don’t get yourself down about it there is a lot that jazz can teach you. I think it’s good that you’re in the studio at least once a week. If I were you I’d keep training my ballet at home because it really will help you! You’ll be surprised at the level you will be at when you get yourself into a ballet class. Try and do some research about posture and placement when doing ballet. It will help a lot. Good Luck Natalia! I know you are going to be amazing because you certainly have the passion and drive to achieve anything you set your mind to! 💞

@natalialynn6796

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson thank you so much it truly means a lot 😊💗

@lalahhhh2829

3 жыл бұрын

You probably will I got really high with one class a week and just learning ballet with KZread so you will probably get a high level

Nice, actually am 14 but I do self training and I hope one day I will be a proffesional dancer

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Keep going! You will get there 💞

@almakanana9249

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson thx soo much

When i was around 11 or 12, i went to this dance school where the teacher had favourites, and then the ones she didn't like. She thought that if you came in bad you would leave bad. I was a bit younger, so i couldn't bare the shouting and embarrsemet. i found it hard to remember the dance. i have learning diffitals (and still do). but there was always a dancer in me ready to come out. Even though i didn't fit in and hated the dance teacher, i stayed. Eventualy it all got too much and i left. she didn't see anything in me so i was always put in the back and if i asked for help she would never give it too me. I didn't go back to dance for a long time. because i thought i was bad. for the longest time i thought was a bad dancer. But then one day, around 3 years later, my mum found another dance studio. and now I'm doing things in dance i never thought i could do! Somethings i can still hear her voice in my head, and mess up, but i try not too. even though its hard sometimes. to this day I'm still building my confidents in dance. but i love it the moral of the story is that there is going to be people that put you down, but no matter what they say and do, you will have the strength to keep on going. Even if it takes 3 years. :)

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly know exactly what you mean. Teachers shouldn't have favourites because that just means they aren't doing their job correctly. Especially when you pay them to teach you. I'm sorry you had to go through this but I am glad that things are better in your new studio! The people that surround you really do make a difference in your dance ability and confidence. Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story! I wish you all the best for your future :)

Exactly one year ago I watched Don Quixote ballet and fell in love with this amazing art. I had been in ballet from 6 to 8 years old but then I quit because I was fat shamed by my classmates, and after a few months of home training (in the safest way because I didn't want to break my ankles doing professional things) I decided to join another ballet school in September at 14 years old. Sometimes it's difficult because you see younger girls doing better than you and acting like they're all principal dancers (really annoying behaviour) but if you constantly remember why you're doing it and you work hard, soon or later you will see the results and maybe get at a high level of ballet (that is what I'm working for). Thank you so much for this video, you are an amazing dancer! Keep going❤

@KirstyWilson

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful story. You're right - ignore those who pull you down (even though this is really hard!) and keep working hard because you will see improvement. I had the same when I started dancing at 14 - so many girls in my class looked down on me and I can't lie this really did affect my confidence. Gratefully with strength I was able to ignore and push through. I became not just stronger, but I proved to myself that I'm a humble dancer with incredible skills and would never make another dancer feel the way I was made to feel. wishing you all the best for your future as a dancer!

Amazing as always! So inspiring ♥️

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chelsea! You’re incredible ♥️

I did dance (mainly jazz but I also did lyrical, hip hop, and ballet) from when I was 6 to 11 and had to quit due to Covid. Now I’m 14 and I really wanted to start ballet up again so about a month and a half ago I signed up for a pre professional ballet company. I was super nervous cause I am the oldest and tallest in my class but I’ve decided to get into the mindset that the classes are just for training to help me improve and the real thing I can focus on is preforming! So I auditioned for the nutcracker and got in! I’m a soldier, lady in waiting, and Russian dancer. I thought I’d for sure be noticeably the oldest and tallest because all the girls my age and older are already doing the pointe roles that I have to wait a year to be able to do but going into the rehearsals there’s quite a few girls my height and age so I’m super excited! I plan to at least do ballet until the end of high school and see what I’ll be able to do with ballet in college and moving on to adult hood (not planning to become a professional or anything just seeing how I’ll have time do do classes and preforming and things like that) but yeah! If you’re thinking about starting dance no matter what style like this video said just do it I know it’s going to be so worth it in the end :)

@KirstyWilson

8 ай бұрын

This makes me so happy to read. Thank you so much for sharing such an inspirational story! This is incredible. You should be proud!

@Jiafei.YeHuanXiang

8 ай бұрын

@@KirstyWilsonThank you so much! You’re a huge inspiration to me! I’ll try to update this in a few years on how dance has been :)

You are a quality dancer and a lovely person

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil! You are very kind!

I love your story! I am currently 13 and used to dance, not in a studio but at home for years when I was little. I want to start doing dance again but I am not that flexible. I also don't know what type of dance would be the best for me. I have been watching dance shows and dance my entire life, but I just don't know where to start. I really hope you see this even though this video was posted about year ago.

@KirstyWilson

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I started dance when I was around your age! I used to stretch regularly at home to build my flexibility and then I began with technical jazz as a style because I didn’t know anything about styles to know where to start. I recommend you do a range of styles if you can, definitely ballet! But maybe look into doing ballet, jazz and contemporary to build a range of skills then you can choose which is best for you or stick to all if you love them all! You don’t have to have been dancing from a young age to become a professional just keep working hard and don’t lose your passion! You’ve got this! 💫

Tonight is my first dance class... I’m really nervous. I have ballet first, then stretching. I hope it goes well!!!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I hope it went well for you!! Welcome to the dance world! ✨

@ctay6989

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson Thank you for responding! It really means a lot to me! And it did go well!

Great video. Very motivational and inspirational 🙏

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💫

this is so inspiring!! i've been wanting to start and i've been doing research tysm!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad I have been able to inspire you! If you want to start I definitely recommend it! You’re never too old to start.

Omggg tyy so much for this it’s so helpful and inspiring ❤️❤️

@KirstyWilson

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a problem! Thank you for your lovely comment! ♥️

Thank you so much 🥰🥹

Amazing story

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic ❤️

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Love you ♥️

I’m starting at 14 I’m really excited!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Awww best of luck! Hard work will take you far!

This is so inspiring. Thank you so much for this. I've started even more late. I've started now when I'm 26 and just explored Dance but TOTALLY fell in love with Dance. So you think it'll be possible for me to become a professional dancer? Much love from India. ❤️

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem! I’m not going to say it’ll be easy but it isn’t impossible! Wish passion and hard work which I have no doubt you have then you can definitely achieve it! What style of dance are you most interested in? Much love England ❤️

@ananya_roy

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson Thank you so for your kind response and support. I'm currently learning Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet basics and hip-hop. And totally loving Contemporary.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem! Aww it sounds like you’ve got a good mix of styles to learn. The more versatile you can be the better! I love contemporary too 😄 I have to admit it’s my favourite style of dance 😁

Thank you so much for this video! I'll turn 15 next month and I always wanted to start contemporary dance, but i'm still not sure if i can do it. I'm dancing since i was 7, so i am flexible and I already made dance experiences, but what I am doing right now is a completely different style of dancing compared to contemporary. Your video actually helped me a lot and I want to start contemporary dance as soon as possible!!🥰 Do you think i can still become a good contemporary dancer, although I am now 15 and do you have any more tips for me, for the start?🤍 Keep going, your videos are great!! Much love from germany 🦋

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem! What style of dance do you do now? I believe that you’ll be able to do contemporary dance... when I began I didn’t start contemporary training until I was 16 and it just clicked, I knew that style was for me. Your flexibility will definitely help you if you do start as well! Aww thank you 🥰 I’m glad I’ve been able to help you!! Yes I definitely think you can become a good contemporary dancer even if you start now. I have no doubt at all! Yeah here are some tips I know would have helped me: - Strength is really important; you need to be able to hold your own weight. Some contemporary floor exercises can help you build upper body strength. Ballet exercises can help build leg strength. - Usually in contemporary you’re told to let go. When you’re dancing the style just relax and let go. Allow your body to feel the movement. - Control is underrated but important. It’s important to be able to let go but control the movement you do. This comes from understanding your body, watching the way you move after you’ve danced (or in the mirror), and finding when to fully let your body take over and when to control the movement you’re doing. I hope these help! They would have helped me when I began 🤍

@annie-liv5252

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson Thank you so much for these tips! I already talked about it with my parents and we are going to look for the right dance school soon!🥰 I'll try my best

@annie-liv5252

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson Thank you so much for your reply and the tips! The style of dance I do right now is a german carnival dance (called guarddance). It helped me build up body tension and work on my charisma on stage. I've already talked about starting contemporary dance with my parents and we are going to look for the right dance school soon🥰 I'll try my best 🥰

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem at all! I’ve never heard that style of dance but it sounds cool so I’ll have to look into it 😄 I hope the tips help... you will have to let me know how you get on when you start your training! I wish you all the best ✨🦋

I started dancing at 6 and quit at 8, and realized that was the worst decision I’ve made, and regret it now. Dance was actually my passion, but I know I’m “too late” to go back. When I was 12 I decided to join dance again, and tried auditioning for a competition team even though I lost all my experience in dance, and did hiphop as my main style. I’m 14 now and I’ll say I’ve improving a little, but not as good as other girls who are more advanced then me who are the same age. I started to dance to more styles.

@KirstyWilson

10 ай бұрын

This is amazing! Dancing more styles will definitely open your range of movement and technique! With hard work you will see improvement!

Hi I’m almost 15 and I really want to start dancing but I’m too scared to take dance classes because Everyone will probably be better than me. I could take beginner/intermediate lessons but idk if I’m even good enough for that. My dream is to become a professional hip-hop dancer and I regret not starting when I was like 6. Idk what to do😔

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I honestly think you should just start. Dance for you and train yourself to not care about others judging you (if they do). If you're too nervous for class straight away take some online classes and see if they help. You shouldn't regret it because when you were 6 you didn't know that you wanted to be a hip-hop dancer so don't blame yourself. I answered your question in more depth in my most recent video if you want to check it out. I hope I'm able to help!

@sophiewilliams6412

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson thank you so much! You made my day and I’m gonna watch your video right now!🙂

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem 🥰

@melbel718

3 жыл бұрын

You should 100% start! You might not be able to do in person classes right now because of covid but you can still watch videos to learn the basics and get stronger. Don't worry about if people are better than you! I started hip hop in October 2019 and I was 11 at the time. I was put into a beginner class and I went in all excited but as soon as I walked in I was disappointed and my confidence shattered. I was put in a class with kids who were 6-9 (I know it's not a big deal but at the time it felt like a huge deal) I would come home every time and cry because they were younger and were better. I thought everyone was judging me but I soon realized no one cared if I was bad they were all super nice and just wanted to be friends. I began to feel more comfortable dancing in front of them. A little over a year later I do hip hop, modern, jazz, and ballet. I am very good at hip hop actually I was invited to a master hip hop class and I am very excited! I learned pretty quickly and I'm sure you will too because you are 15, you understand things quicker than a 12 year old does.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story!! 💫

This video really inspired me because I started dancing when I was 11 and I’m 12 now I got on pointe within two months of dancing and after around eight months my mom took me out because we were starting to move and I’ve been out for a really long time so I’m starting to lose a lot of my flexibility and I’m training in my bedroom every day I’m doing stretch routines but sometimes I just feel it’s not enough and if anybody has tips on landing just like basic first position jumps and stuff I could really use them are used to be so good just for the little experience I had because I self taught myself and my grandma went to Juilliard and danced and did magazines and stuff so I really looked up to her so any help or criticism would be needed in the comments and I’m really just starting to get discouraged.

@KirstyWilson

9 ай бұрын

Hey Alanna! I'd love to know whether you carried on self-teaching yourself at home or if you went to a dance school. It sounds like you're naturally gifted! I completely understand what you mean; it's hard to train yourself without criticism. I personally recommend possibly following KZread tutorials in ballet and/or try find somewhere where you can take class. You could alternatively film yourself so you can watch back and criticise yourself. If you know what you need to work on technically then you're definitely on the right path for growth and improvement. If it makes you feel better; I did not ballet training until I was 16! I managed to get onto pointe at 17. I believe my stretching/ training in other styles at home assisted my ballet technique well! You've got this!

Same story!!! I totally get it, Dance is something you generally start at age 2, age 4, age 5. There are even girls who might try ballet at an early age, but eventually quit, I was one of those people🙋‍♀️. My first class ever was when I was 3, I quit when I was 7. Iv'e always thought from time to time what it may have been like if I had stuck with it. I went through a bumpy transition at first, but got better at it, Our stories are pretty similar!

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I feel like that’s what happens! Not all people give up from starting at a young age but a lot of dancers do! Yeah they are pretty similar! Have you started to dance again?

@oriannastarace2064

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson Yes I have! I'm more serious about it now, and enjoy it more than when I was little.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Aww that’s good. Yeah if you still have the passion for it even when you’re a bit older then I think it’s definitely something you should continue to do! 😄

I was in dance classes when I was around 12 but had to stop because the teacher couldn't continue the class and since then I've only danced at home "every now and then". Now I'm 19 and I would be able to go to a dance school in the next bigger town but I'm scared of being bad and especially of not fitting into the group. It's a beginner's class for people aged 15 and up but I'm still scared of being too bad and too old. There are surely also people older than 15 but I'm just so nervous about sticking out that it has kept me from signing up..

@KirstyWilson

10 ай бұрын

When I started at my first dance school the smaller children were dancing better than I was... I know exactly how you feel and it's terrifying! The difference is a 15 year old that has been dancing since they were 3 compared to you who hasn't fortunately been given the same opportunity. What you'll find is your passion and dedication to push through and improve (for you) will push you higher than you ever expected and older than you or not if you're dancing with someone who possibly has more technique or flexibility as you, you will improve and at some point be on that level. I know how scary it is a believe me I still sometimes feel nervous to take classes but if you really had the heart to be a dancer you will fly through it and feel so proud of yourself that you did it! I definitely recommend! Keep me updated and let me know if you go!

I absolutely love dance and I started this year (I'm almost 15) , and I really want to pursue it as a career but I know it's too late because I also can't go into competitions cuz it's too much money :'(

@KirstyWilson

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Honestly it’s not too late for you! You can learn from home/ self teach yourself. Or maybe you could look into studying dance at college? Personally I don’t think competitions are necessary to become a professional. They definitely help but you don’t need to go. My mother couldn’t afford for me to do completions so I never did them! I think if dance is something you really want to do then you should go for it! I believe in you! ✨

I started dance when I was 3 and I stopped at 10. I really want to go back and I’m not scared about the fact that I’m with smaller people, I’m just scared about the people that are already there and if they will “accept” me back. I did almost every genre (accept hip hop but I tried a class and it wasn’t for me) I have a few of my skills like flexibility but my pirouettes have gotten wayyyyy worse. Should I go back?

This was so inspirational for me. I’m 13 and has been taking a dance class at a community center for about 3 years. I really want to get to a high level and improve my technique and become at least decent at ballet. I’m actually very worried right now, because right now I’m en pointe but my teacher isn’t correcting my technique at all, I don’t even have a turnout or proper training and I’m worried I’m going to have problems in the future. I already asked my parents if I could attend a formal ballet class, my mom does not approve because she says there’s nothing wrong with how my teacher is teaching me. My dad does approve my decision and says I can start looking for a school and start classes soon. My mom doesn’t get that I could get injuries in the future and says that I just spend too much time on the internet reading crap and that I should just continue classes with my current teacher. Does anyone have any advice?

@KirstyWilson

2 ай бұрын

I'm really glad! You're completely right to worry. Dancing en pointe is terrifying and can be even more so if you feel like your teacher doesn't regard your safety. If you're still in a position where you are en point but do not feel safe don't be scared to go to flats again to simply work on your technique and strength. Pointe work is incredible but unless you have nailed the fundamentals; turnout, core strength, it won't actually do a lot for your technique as a ballerina. Thats my opinion anyway. It's been 1 year since you commented this, I hope you're well - did you ever find a formal ballet school?

@wilixi6258

2 ай бұрын

@@KirstyWilson I never ended up finding a formal ballet school that was affordable unfortunately 😞 I ended up growing out of ballet due to not having enough time after getting into high school and adjusting to the HUGE workload my teachers give me for some reason lol. Im thinking about getting back into dance though even though I haven’t done it in a while :)

Hi! I danced from age 2-7 and then stopped. I restarted dancing at age 12 and now I’m 15. I feel like I’m finally doing better in dance but then I see the other girls my age and I feel so discouraged. I should hopefully be on pointe by the end of this year or the beginning of next year. Do you have any more tips on how to not be discouraged? I’m very inflexible and I am working towards becoming more flexible. I feel like time is not on my side and I am just running out of it. I still have so much to learn. At my dance studio you retire at age 19. Do you think I have a chance of getting better within such a short time?

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

First of all I think it’s amazing that you’re going to be on pointe at 15! I know exactly how you feel! I felt really discouraged at your age because I believed that everyone was better than me! I think the best thing you can do is focus on yourself and building your own confidence. You have to believe in yourself before anyone else can believe you can do it When I was 16-19 I saw massive improvement in my dancing so I don’t think you should worry about running out of time. Keep working hard and you will see improvement. Also with flexibility, I would recommend stretching as much as you can. It’s something that will get better over time so it’s best to try and stretch even just a little everyday! I wish you the best of luck with your training!! 💫

Hi, im 12 next year I’m turning 13 I am really flexible and I want to start ballet. I haven’t talked to my parents yet but I will. Do you think I still have a change to become professional dancer? (btw I live in a small country with not much places to dance)

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Hey. Yes of course! The earlier you get into ballet or any dance class the better... keep stretching as well because you don’t want to lose your flexibility! You can also do a lot from home if you can’t get into a studio! There are loads of KZread videos teaching you which I highly recommend!

How did you make friends in your dance studio, bc I came back from dance after I left 3 years ago and wanted to come back, but I’m scared that I might not make some friends. I mostly did dance on zoom but now we’re doing In-person.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

I was quite lucky in the sense that I went to dance school with my sister. When I went to college I did have this problem though! The best advise I think I can give is to just be yourself and you’ll be surprised at how many friends you make because they like you for who you are. Don’t be scared to talk to people. I know it’s hard because I’ve been there but just find 1 person that you think looks nice and talk to them... even if you ask a question about the class you’re in. I hope this helps!

hii can you do like a tips video or something,because I noticed in that one picture from five years ago,your back leg was down in your leap and mine is like that too,idk how to fix it and I really need help lol

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes of course I'll do a tips video! I hope I'm able to help!

@prishapuri1832

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson tysmm

Hi ! To be at dance college do you have to be advanced ? I’ve started dancing during my freshman year of hs (I’m still a freshman) and I’ve already made huge progress but it is not sill good and I don’t know if there will be enough time to college

i have my first official dance class tomorrow!! i have a late start. i’m 13, but i did ballet when i was 5-6. i use to be super flexible but i stopped!! i want to be a professional, but it seems so hard because my friend has been dancing her whole life and it’s hard bc i feel inferior to her. my dream is julliard. is it possible?

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh I hope your dance class went well! You will get there don’t worry! You will regain flexibility quickly if you’ve lost it. But you’re only 13 😄 you’ve got loads of time! I believe if you put in the hard work you definitely have a chance to go to Juliard! Do some research and make sure it is the college for you! I wish you luck ☺️

@dollswearpink

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson yes it went amazingly!! thank you so so much i was nervous about that before but now i’m so happy to know that it’s possible now 🥺🥺

Hi!! I am 17 and am extremely passionate about starting and becoming a beautiful dancer :) However, (this is just a worrisome what if question) I am worried about the time I will have to put into training, which means time that will be lost with my family. How did you keep your relationships healthy with your family while training at full force? This is my greatest fear: worrying about what other people think and having to sustain “all of my relationships” and not spend too much time on myself. BUT! I love dance!!! So, how does that balance out??

@KirstyWilson

2 ай бұрын

Hey! Family is so important and I love how much you hold your relationships close! If I'm going to be completely honest with you - dance took over my life from the age of 16 to 21 and I don't necessarily regret it. My relationships within my family are stronger now than they have ever been and it never really caused issues between us. Quite frankly I have never really thought about how much time I didn't spend with them until you asked this question. My advice to you is to organise your time wisely. Learn when is best to prioritise family time and then time on your own/ dancing. It might take a little while and you need to make sure you don't burn yourself out in the process but it is definitely possible to be able to have an abundance of both in your life. Also in the moments when you are spending time with family make sure you're present and enjoying their company. If you're going to spend time with them think about the quality of time you have with them and not just the quantity of how long you're spending. If any of that makes sense? I hope my advice is useful - you got this!

And here I am at almost 51 wanting to learn to dance. Wayyyyyy too late I'm sure. Not ballet or anything like that but just awesome dance like those energetic dances ppl do. Rn I just look like a flailing potato and that sucks lol. In my imagination I dance great. No one can see so yeah. 😂😂😂

@KirstyWilson

6 ай бұрын

You should definitely do it! You've got great energy from this comment alone so I can imagine you'll love it. It's not about what you look like... especially if you're not doing it to be a professional! So do it, enjoy yourself and have fun with it!

Hey, I’m currently 14 and started dancing but due to coronavirus I can’t take dance classes in the studios anymore. Do you have any tips for dancing whilst in lockdown? Plus I only take one ballet class per week so I feel like my improvement isn’t much.Do you have any tips for becoming better at tumbling and leg extensions? Sorry for the long question.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Hey. I think during lockdown we have to make the most of what we have. I try to make sure I do a stretch everyday and practice some basic technical stuff like turns and leaps. Tumbling is one of those things where the more you do it the more confident you’ll be. If you have enough space you can practice at home on carpet or on grass if you can. I recommend you try a tumbling or acrobatics class because you’re more likely to learn more tricks safely that way. To do leg extensions I usually stretch first sitting in all splits with blocks (or a chair) to overstretch my split. Then I’ll practice leg holds leaning on the wall. When I feel warm enough I work on extending my legs without holding them to build strength. You can also do this leaning on the wall or standing off the wall. It’s no problem. I hope this helps!!

@amethyst034

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson omg thx so much

I am 14 right now. I started doing contemporary dance 6 months ago when I was 13. Currently I can do splits, front roll, back roll and cartwheel. I was naturally flexible since childhood. How long do you think it will take for me to be a good dancer? I am planning to move to Canada after 2 years.

@KirstyWilson

10 ай бұрын

First of all... Did you move to Canada? and I don't necessarily think you need flexibility to be a 'good dancer'. I believe a good dancer is someone who understands their body well enough to be able to create the shapes and movement you want. I think you need technique, stamina and performance to be good... it comes with time and practice so I couldn't give you a time on how long it'll take. Wishing you the best of luck!

So I am 15 and I really want to start dance again I want to start doing ballet and contemporary again but my mom doesn’t let me I did ballet when I was 3 to 6 years old and contemporary a couple of months when I was eleven I loved doing contemporary but my experience there was horrible so I quit and then that place close I hated the dance teacher because she yelled at me for only knowing half of the choreography and then i start crying I didn’t talk to my dance classmates because one of the girls was my classmate at school and she didnt like me so I convinced myself that she would talk bad of me to everyone else and a couple of years later she cooperated with her best friend sending me a message that I couldn’t talk and stay around all of my classmates from school

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

I think you should definitely start dancing again! Especially if you really want to do it! Maybe try dancing at home... even if you’re just dancing in your bedroom it’s better than nothing until you can pay for classes yourself. You could follow some KZread videos or Instagram lives. A lot of people are giving free classes over Instagram right now because of the pandemic... so if you’re going to pick it up again then maybe you’ve chosen the right time because a lot of people are learning from home right now! 😄 That’s awful I’m sorry you had to go through that! Some people feel they need to be mean to make themselves feel better! Ignore people like that because when you’re older you’ll realise that you’re the one with real friends because they weren’t a nice enough person to keep friends! 💫

@saramartins4395

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for answering me I am gonna start watching dance classes and I am gonna try to convince my mom

Hi, I'm 12 and I just started dance year. I'm dancing at a studio that doesn't have many skilled people. Do you think I could become advanced?

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes definitely! It’s not about where you go it’s about you and how hard you work! I went to a college that was seen as not very good in the eyes of other people and I was often told to leave. I decided to stay and I found I was as advanced as dancers who went to top colleges anyway! Just keep working hard and you can achieve anything you set your to!! 💫

What do u mean by dance collage at 16? Please tell me an help me understand!! I want to do what u did but not sure what that is lol!!!! Thank u!!!!!!!! Love ur vids!! ❤️

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

I did answer this in my recent video which I know you’ve seen 😄 I’m not sure how it works in America but in the UK we get to choose 1-3 subjects that we do for 2 years (after we leave school). I did dance and nothing else for 2 years! I know that some colleges here take international students if you’re interested in coming to the UK to study! I hope that makes sense haha! Thank you so much! ❤️

Hi I just found this video I'm 16 and I started dance a year ago I really want to be in the dance industry when I'm older but I worry it's too late for me do you have any advice?

@KirstyWilson

9 ай бұрын

Ah Ailis! You're not too late! It's never too late! If that is what you want to do and you have the passion and desire to dance then there should be nothing stopping you. Yes, you're going to meet people of a similar age who have been dancing since they were 3 however, you're on your own personal journey. My advice to you would be to start classes and see how you feel (do not let watching others who have more experience than you put you off!), see how much you enjoy physically dancing... once you get the dancing bug I promise you'll be unstoppable!

Try being a late self taught dancer 🤣🤣🤣 Being a late starter taught or not is pretty hard so anyone that has I repect you 🤣❤

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was self taught for a while before joining a dance school which was hard but I learned a lot about myself as a dancer then so I’m really grateful to have that experience! ❤️

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I am 13 and am almost starting high school. I REALLY want to learn to dance for musical theater. Can I learn from home? I have tap shoes and a board. Should I take a class for ballet? It is expensive, though...

@KirstyWilson

2 ай бұрын

Dance is so expensive! I was self taught for 1 year are home before I finally convinced my mother to pay for 1 jazz class a week. I believe ballet and tap is something you can learn at home. There are so many resources online, follow-along classes, and sometimes free zoom-style workshops. With at-home-training there comes a little more research. I think it to be beneficial to watch others dance so you're able to witness technique from other dancers. Also, leaning about what is important within each style of dance for example: ballet is all about posture/ the way in which you hold yourself and your turnout - learn how to master then you are guaranteed great ballet technique. Maybe you could possibly try and take 1 ballet class where a teacher could point out your strengths and weaknesses then who you're teaching yourself at home you know what you must focus on?

Is 12 too old to start? I am super flexible, did it a bit when I was young for a little bit of a time, and my best friend does ballet

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not! Go for it. I think you’re at a really good age to start!

Hi I’m 14 and 5’9 and not flexible at all I really want to get into dance but I don’t know if I’ll be able to do you have any tips

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

If I were you I would start stretching at home to loosen up your muscles. Maybe try and look into some classes close to you so you can learn technique maybe in ballet or jazz! It’s never too late to start dancing!

@aliegracee

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson thank you so much for the tips

I’m 14 turning 15…

im 16 and i want to learn ballet but im afraid its too late.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not too late! If you really want to do it now is the best time to start! If you have the passion you’ll be unstoppable!

@mitralize

3 жыл бұрын

It’s never too late! I’m starting and I’m 17 almost 18 and I’m scared too but passion and hard work can beat talent!💕

@areyousurethatyouvetypedyo6381

3 жыл бұрын

@@mitralize samee

Do you have plans to become a professional and continue doing kt?

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I definitely want to continue to dance. With England in Lockdown for now its's hard to imagine a career in an industry that doesn't exist right now, but I refuse to give up! I'm going to stay positive and try my best.

@lolokay2526

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson that's amazing! Don't give up 😊

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Okay me but im 23

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

You can still start dance at 23! You're never too old...

Keep strong. Dont forget that despite the struggles in this world, God is full of justice, mercy and love. Justice said we broke His perfect law - causing the world's previous perfection to be destroyed - and therefore we deserve Hell (like a punishment in any legal system but this is eternal as His perfect law is eternal too). Don't think you fit in that category? Ever done one of these?: lying, stealing - regardless of how small the object EVER, hating others - which is murder in God's perfect law, lusting (plus God sees our entire thought life). Justice says "the soul that sins shall die" - if we break one in thought/word/deed it's as if we're guilty of all of them. Quite simply, living by the law (which is doing everything perfectly) is impossible for sinful humans . The law shows us that 1. We will die in Hell if we fail to follow it and 2. We cannot save ourselves BUT, 3. God's perfect, immovable law points us to Christ, who followed and fulfilled the law in thought, word and deed perfectly in our place. He did what we couldn't and did it on our behalf. He was then sentenced to death on a cross, and took our personal punishment for our sin, paying our penalty (like paying our fine) completely FOR us, and has given us freedom. If we turn from the sins we have committed and repent (pursue the opposite direction of love through Christ) He will, overtime, recreate us back into that previously perfect image through The Holy Spirit which Jesus sends to all who accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior of their life. He will help us through the struggle, the stress, and anything we experience in the world. It's about letting Christ in to guide and teach you and obeying Him through His power (not ourselves, we need Him to help us as it's impossible without depending on His power and instruction). He is our substitute in His life, death and resurrection. He essentially rewrote history in our place so that, if you believe in Him, it will be as if you had never sinned if you accept Christ's death as our own in our place. He is in Heaven right now preparing a place for us so that He can take His faithful, believing children home with Him when He returns. He will ressurrect us from death when He returns, giving mercy to those who accept His love, instruction and teachings in their life, and give justice to those who refuse it. He doesn't want ANY of us to go to Hell and die for continuing in evil and rejecting His way to life, thats why He died FOR us. Hes giving EVERYONE a chance, He wants everyone to take the free gift of salvation from Hell. He wants us to be His and begin to follow His life of love and service through His power and abiding (staying) with Him. So long as we keep our hearts near to Christ through His strength, strive to follow His will of perfect love revealed in the Bible, and let Him lead in the midst of (very certain) pitfalls and struggles, we will, in time, win the ultimate victory over sin, pain and DEATH through Christ. Even if you are willing to be made willing, pray for Jesus to come in and He will do what we can't. Give us The Holy Spirit who will guide us in the right way. NOTE: You are NEVER too sinful or messed up that God cannot turn your life around through Jesus. EVER. Regardless of what you've done or what you're going through you CAN make it through Jesus. If you have any questions let me know Xx

Just buy curiosity are you British?

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m British!

@joseespinoza7567

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson oh ok. How long have you been dancing? I have a appreciation for classical ballet. I love taking ballet classes when I can.

@KirstyWilson

3 жыл бұрын

I have been dancing since I was 13 which is 8 years now! Aww really yes I love ballet!

@joseespinoza7567

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirstyWilson oh ok. I just ask because I was curious. A British accent is quite attractive especially coming from the British women.