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Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by belleofyourball
5/12/2011  4:25:00 PM
It really kind of depends on what you mean by world champion and in what arena.

If you are looking at being Slavik's next partner and winning Black Pool...well that is going to be difficult. It seems that the European Comps which I consider to be much more prestigious than the US comps are as political as they are about raw talent.

You have to pay your dues so to speak and it really can take years to be a good dancer. That can put you toward your late 20's before you are worthy to be on the floor with the best of the best and then into your early 30's before anyone will even pretend to acknowledge you no matter how good you are. On your side....youth, and lots of experience and all your work in the other dances is going to cut some of the learning curve out of your work.

If you are talking US comps then you'll fare better, In My Opinion. But being a World Champ isn't all there is in dance. There is a lot in between and tons of fun and good experiences. Don't let your age stop you. Get out there and learn and have fun...

Good luck!
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by Anonymous
5/25/2011  5:25:00 AM
ilovesavic21. If you could be ranked in the top 100 in the world in either of the Amateur International styles, you would be classed as a first class dancer. To reach that high would be quite remarkable.
As written by Ladydance. Setting your sights on a world championship is unrealistic .
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by quickstep7
5/25/2011  10:37:00 AM
I agree. To set your sights on a world championship is unrealistic. I have been dancing for 20 years and am only just beginning to be recognised as a champion and choreographer in my area. I dream of being world reknowned....
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by silver
6/30/2011  11:00:00 AM
Your goal could be attained. When I was in high school in the late 70s, I competed in wrestling, and I was real good. One year, a young man came into the local scene who had never competed before, and he was phenomenal! He was born for it. Upon graduation, like many of my peers, I was already physically beat up from years of near brutal training. The young man I mention went on to be one of the world's best ever. He won Olympic gold, etc. His name is Mark Schultz. He moved fluidly. Watching him was akin to watching a very graceful dancer. And he got a late start.
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by Shanina
6/30/2011  2:10:00 AM
If you really like it, then just go for it, later in life you don't wanna regret over the things you didn't do. There's always a room for you to be great. However, you need to be aware of the upcoming challenges you might encounter along the way. You have to make sacrifices (grueling dance hours, no social life etc) and you need to be a thick-skinned person because believe me, a lot of people will think it's impossible. But don't worry, if you read stories from some of the most amazing people in the world, they started with people telling them that their dreams were unrealistic. Just keep working on it & who knows you will surprise us in the future by proving to the world that you can turn the impossible to become possible ;)
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by nikojharding
7/6/2011  2:03:00 PM
It's never too late to start dancing, but you would seriously be at a huge disadvantage compared to everyone else that's already been dancing. Also you have to remember there's only one world champion in, so that will take a lot of work. Just remember dancing isn't just for the competition it's for the amazing fun and entertainment in it too!
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by Suzaibe
7/19/2011  11:51:00 PM
No.. I 21 And im just starting with my dance lessons 1 month ago .. is never too late if you really wanna make your dreams come tru .. and .. forget whatever the other people will say about it .. just always remember when you are dancing .. enjoy and feel it is nt only the technic . :) good luck friend!
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by quickstep7
7/21/2011  4:50:00 AM
I think the point was it may a bit unrealistic to set sights on becoming a world champion at that age. There is never a correct age to start dancing! And 22 is still young!
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by anymouse
7/21/2011  1:04:00 PM
"I think the point was it may a bit unrealistic to set sights on becoming a world champion at that age. There is never a correct age to start dancing! And 22 is still young!"

There is an over-35 amateur world title, and someone who starts training at age 22 might be about ideally positioned to try to win that soon after becoming eligible. They would have enough time to fully develop, but might be a less likely than someone who competed from childhood to turn pro or retire before reaching that age.
Re: Am i too old at 22 to start dancing?
Posted by tango Queen
7/22/2011  6:10:00 AM
you are not too old to start dancing i started very late in life and love it more than anything .I have done some competitions in the pro am division and recommend it to all ages. For inspiration try reading Dance With Me by Barbara Elaine Boddy available at Amazon. I think you will see after reading it you can do anything if you want it enough. Good luck

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