| In our younger years as ballerinas, we went through | | | | classes are most appropriate. These classes straddle |
| our arabesques and pas de deux like these | | | | the line between beginner classes, which you already |
| movements were as natural as walking and running. | | | | know the movements to, and advanced classes |
| Yes, we were flexible, graceful and beautiful in more | | | | where the physical demands are greater. If your |
| ways than one while in our tutus and point shoes | | | | purpose is to make a comeback on the stage, then |
| performing in a theater stage filled with a sophisticated | | | | advanced classes are the way to go. Basically, your |
| audience. However, we must all face the reality that | | | | purpose will boil down to age, physical condition and |
| we age - our joints and muscles become stiffer, our | | | | available time. For example, if you have been away |
| physical endurance becomes shorter and our lives | | | | from ballet for many years, you liekly cannot expect to |
| become busier with concerns other than ballet. We | | | | make a successful comeback to the stage in 1 year. |
| slowly become more focused on family and friends | | | | Clear expectations must also be set. When we say |
| and on earning a living. | | | | clear, we mean specific, realistic and time-bound |
| But there comes a point in time that we desire to | | | | expectations that you have set for yourself before |
| return to the folds of ballet. We have many reasons | | | | enrolling in the ballet classes or joining the ballet group. |
| for doing so - as a form of exercise, as way to | | | | Be specific about what part of your body and |
| improve confidence away from the dance studio, as a | | | | repertoire you want to develop. Be realistic about the |
| form of socialization with people in the same age | | | | goals set for yourself so that you can be motivated to |
| bracket and even as a way to actually walk down | | | | pursue higher goals with each achievement. Be sure |
| memory lane. Or, it could be a mix of all these | | | | to set a time for the achievement of your goals. |
| reasons. Whatever the reason for coming back into | | | | Last but not least, you should be clearly enjoying |
| ballet, one thing remains clear - it must be done with a | | | | yourself. Plans, goals and expectations are all well |
| clear purpose, a clear expectation and a clear | | | | and good but when one becomes miserable when |
| enjoyment. Doubts will enter your head, of course, | | | | following them, it is probably better to discard them in |
| but these are normal and should be coped with as | | | | favor of enjoyment. Keep in mind that ballet as |
| best as possible if the purpose for a ballet | | | | dance requires strict discipline, but passion sustains it. |
| homecoming is to be achieved and achieved well. | | | | So, enjoy the dance classes, enjoy the company and |
| A clear purpose is necessary so that the right kind of | | | | enjoy the movements. It will be like coming back |
| ballet classes can be enrolled in. If your purpose is | | | | home to ballet - your dance home. |
| ballet as a form of exercise, then intermediate dance | | | | |
