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Posted by alleincali

4/8/2008 4:14:00 PM

can dancers reach the profesional level at any age? I am 24, with three years of experience in salsa, and 10 in other various dance forms. If I put the maximum amount of effort into training how likely is it that someone like myself could reach pro salsa dancer status?

Re: going pro

Posted by CliveHarrison

4/9/2008 12:14:00 AM

Surely the answer has more to do with your dance ability or talent, than with time? How would we know?

Re: going pro

Posted by terence2

4/9/2008 1:09:00 AM

Unfortunately, not always the case in the States .

help me please

Posted by guest

4/9/2008 12:30:00 AM

hello,
i am 10 and my class is doing ballroom danceing for a concert in australia. we have done 1 leasson now and it is realy hard. my friends love it but i can't really do it.

i was just written to ask you same tips on danceing i hope you can write back soon,
from a guest.

Re: help me please

Posted by terence2

4/9/2008 8:24:00 AM

First, congrats on getting into your 1st event !

I would not worry too much right now, some things just take time to happen.

practice what you know by yourself as often as you can . if things dont work ask your teacher for some help.

And-- be patient, its not a race , just dont give up and you will succeed

Re: going pro

Posted by anymouse

4/9/2008 7:19:00 AM

Professional as a teacher, yes. As a competitor it's getting late, but not impossible.

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Posted by shuelin

4/9/2008 9:37:00 AM

why is it getting late? what are some of the hurdles older competitors face?

Shawn

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Posted by IndySpinner

4/9/2008 3:39:00 PM

24 is not even close to being too late to become a professional competitor! Its all in how hard you work.

Re: going pro

Posted by terence2

4/10/2008 12:14:00 AM

The body responses slow down as we get older.

The majority of people who come into dance at a later age ( 25 and above ) are generally not in the same physical condition as someone who has been dancing since they were 5 .

Of course, there are exceptions.

from a teaching standpoint, never too late, competing ?, Standard or Smooth is probably the easier route .

Re: going pro

Posted by ballroomlovah273

4/10/2008 10:33:00 AM

that was GREAT advice.(thanks ) .I'm taking it...yup.

I started Ballroom at 24, and definitely want to make it a career... A career as a professional teacher. I'm not saying I wouldn't love to be on Dancing with the Stars.. but hey, I can be Dancing "Like the Stars" from my heart

I <3 Ballroom Dancing

Best,

Kebrina A.

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