Ballet: Alyssa '09

missithappendtoday Says:

Oct 12, 2009 - wow what a beautiful dancer, truly amazing.

dancerluv72 Says:

Oct 14, 2009 - ok, what kind of pointe shoes is she wearing?

Lisa13245 Says:

Oct 20, 2009 - The music really helps to set the mood.

kittycatsrule86 Says:

Oct 24, 2009 - wow i love this song its perfect for ballet shes very graceful i 3 it

barbecue7cheerios Says:

Oct 30, 2009 - she's so graceful! she reminds me why i love ballet so much. yay alyssa! 3

kepballet Says:

Nov 2, 2009 - so inspiring. I watch this every day and never get bored of it =)

Eloise3006 Says:

Nov 4, 2009 - amazing

misslaughalot264 Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - that is really really good. i hope to be on pointe someday some!

1645316452 Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - 0:46 ..... i had to dance this dance two years ago... was kinda hard!!! amazing dancer!!

kleinemuis05 Says:

Nov 13, 2009 - beautifuulll you are soo amazing (L)

Moonshine148 Says:

Nov 13, 2009 - so seeing as a lot of ballerinas watch this I'll ask you all a question. What do you think if I want to be like her and I just start now (17 yrs old)? I've heard you have to be really skinny, it's too late, blah blah. If you tell me that, you have to be able to prove to me why that is true, and not just that it is your opinion. Thanks!

bwoodsfinest Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - it takes years to develop skill and achieve good turnout...at your age, girls are preprofessional...its not uncommon for a dancer to have trained for a decade prior to becoming a ballerina...girls your age are already getting jobs. unless your some type of prodigy, the odds are tremedously against your favor.

deca49 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - q linduhhhh um dia eu ainda faço isso na ponta!!!!

Moonshine148 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - I'm sorry, but I still don't see the reason why you think that way. What if I were to train for a decade and become as good as the 17 year old who has been training for a decade? Is there an age limit for joining a company, because I thought it was all on skill. I've also heard people say that there are a ton of professional dancers that started when they were around my age, so called 'late', what about them?

Moonshine148 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - All I'm saying is that to me skill doesn't necessarily come from starting early and having a ton of years of experience. It comes from how much you practice, how good your teachers are, and how much you want it. For example, I've been playing violin for 7 years, but I am not as good as other players who have played just as long and have had teachers. Had I had a teacher, I probably would be.

carolinesalv Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - @Moonshine148 You are right! im a trained fitness instructor and i can tell you your age is not so late-i started doing ballet seriously at age 19,though i had some professional training before-i hope to go on points soon.Ballet is a matter of natural grace,skill and consistency (discipline). If you want it go for it! Vanessa started in collage-look at her dancer profile! if you have already look up other dancers like her for more encouragement. Best wishes.

kelseypuff1 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - To a degree you are right. You can practice and you will improve however to develop the strength, fitness and stamina of a dancer plus the technique and skill you need to begin at a young age. Unfortunately there is no fast track, if you want to dance for fun then by all means start now, but if you are looking at it for a career then the chances are very slim. I'm not sure on the age limit but most company's don't often accept girls over the age of 20 or so

Moonshine148 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - can you point me to something that proves this age limit? I'm not trying to argue or offend you or anything, but I don't see how you must start young to get the stamina, strength, fitness and technique of a dancer. The only thing I see that would be different is that if you started young you'd have to wait longer for pointe, which means you'd have everything before pointe down that much better.

ballet81895 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - Professional companies want young dancers, because if they are, lets say, 25, they will probably only have a 6 or 7 year dance career where some one who is 18 can have a 15 year career. Let's face it. As sad as it is, nobody wants to see a 35 year old dance Giselle when there are plenty of 22 year olds who can do it just as well. The ballet wold is harsh.

Moonshine148 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - True, it seems it is a little about asthetics. But I'm still convinced that if one started at like 17, and really truly was dedicated, they could make company around 23. What about the handful that started at 13? Does 4 years really make that much of a difference? Would one even be able to tell the difference between a 25 year old or a 29 year old? Or a 21 year old and a 25 year old, if all 4 were at the same skill level?

XxBallerina4ChristxX Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Moonshine148... just dont listen to anything they say. just follow your dreams!! dont let ANYBODY say that you cant do something. you can do anything you want to if your heart is in it. I started ballet at 15.. its almost been a year and i have improved dramatically. all you need is a good teacher, lot of practice time, determination, discipline, and a passion. as long as you have that, you can do anything.

michirulatina Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - i love the way she carries her arms at 0:28. she´s so classy, elegant and feminine

mikaelm11 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - Awesome!

Jewlz171 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - how much ballet experiencedo you recomend before begining pointe/

mochaandlatte87 Says:

Nov 21, 2009 - WOW your amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!