Is 19 considered to old to start learning ballet, i ask because i know many dancers start at a very

When a child starts dancing classes it is much easier for them because their bones and muscles are still supple and forming. As you age, your muscles and bones become stiffer and take a little extra effort to make them stretch and do the things a ballet dancer needs to do. At 19 you are not to old to start but just be patient with yourself because your muscles, joints and bones will have to get used to be stretched and moved into positions they have never been in.

Is 19 considered to old to start learning ballet, i ask because i know many dancers start at a very young age?phantom of the opera

It's probably to old for a carrier but not just to learn for fun or fitness. It will put you in great shape.

Is 19 considered to old to start learning ballet, i ask because i know many dancers start at a very young age?listen to opera opera theater

You can begin dancing whenever. Even though it is easier to begin dancing younger so that you can build up strength, it is still OK to start at an older age and work your way up. I hope it works out for you. Good Luck!
You may never be as good as someone who began learning at a very young age, but if you are in good shape and very dedicated, even if you have no dance background, you can definitely learn. It is a lot easier for young children to learn things like dance and music than it is for adults, but that doesn't mean you can't learn! Good luck!
Overall it is but if you have the ability you can do well. It is rare, but some pro dancers started late, and made a career. Give it a go anyway - it will be great for your physique, and fun.
yes 19 is too old because your feet have already formed so ballet would be very hard and ..sorry but you'd probably be lowest in your class because of the whole feet thing...sorry i wanted to also but ya know i didnt start young.
if you want to pursue a career in it than yes, its probably too late. But if you want to do it for fun than no, its not. Most people begin dancing at around 4 years old, but if you are willing to work hard and commit than you shouldn't have a problem. Before you start though, get really flexible. do yoga,stretches, and practice your splits.And also, brush up on the basics before you start. There is a book called "step-by-step ballet class" by the royal academy of dancing. I'm not sure where to find it but you could look on amazon or e-bay. anyway, it shows you the basics and once you complete the first few levels you should be ready for ballet class. good luck!!!
It's too old if you would want to perform professionally, but not too old if you want to learn for fun or exercise. A lot of places offer dance classes targeted at beginner adults.
It depends on what you're going to use it as. Starting at 19 you're never going to be a "prima ballerina" in New York. So not as a career. But if it's just for fun, go for it! You can dance at any age, and it keeps you in great shape. If you've never danced before, though, Modern Dance (like Martha Graham) might be easier to learn, because you don't have to learn how to turn out. But it's up to you. C=
19 is too old to start dancing and hope to be a ballerina in a company. But it's not too old to learn how to dance for fun and fitness.

You're right most people start dancing when they're 4. I like you, started for the first time when I was 18. I started pointe when I was 20. I realize that i'm too old to be a professional, but I like the skills I have learned.

I think you should take a class and take it as far as you want. You'll be glad you did and it will be better than wondering what if.

If you plan to start in the fall you should start stretching now. Learn as much as you can too, it'll make it easier. I suggest a book called "The Dancer's Companion" by Eliza Minden. It's great for adult beginners.

Good Luck
You are right, I even started when I was three. But it's never too late to start when you work hard at what you want to do. It may be harder for you at first. But something you can do is streatch everyday. That way you will at least become flexible when you begin.

EX: sit on the floor and spread your legs apart to your sides. Then reach forward and try to touch your head or chest to the ground without your toes rolling forward.

OR

You can put your legs in front of you strait. and try to touch your toes and put your head on your knees.
do it! it will be fun. your not going to be with the people your age who started when they were two, and your not going to be with 5 year olds. you will be in a class with people your age and with your ability. might be to late for a career, but never too late to learn it!
to be a professional dancer yeah you probably are too old but it's great exercise and you never know you might be able to turn pro if you work really hard and practise as much as you can don't start lessons if you're not dedicated to it though
It is never too late to start learning ballet. Just don't expect to make a professional career out of it.
You not too young too start ballet, I don't know why everyone says that lol!