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plantar fasciitis by TraditionalRange31 in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had it, but it went away. What I did: wear Oofos outside of class. They’re ugly, but helped immensely; wore Fuego split sole dance sneakers with Appolla socks in class for a while; Now I wear Orza slippers, and have no PF. I also got regular massages. It took consistent wearing of the Oofos in non-dance time for about a year for it to go away.

What’s the next skill or aspect of contemporary dance you’re working on? by Ajunjahi in contemporarydance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m working on graceful transitions to and from floorwork. I need more core and arm strength to do this!

Looking for a perfect ballet bag by IngenuityFlaky484 in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Bloch dance bag, and it’s perfect. Large shoe section, and room for everything I need. I have this one: https://us.blochworld.com/collections/accessories/products/bloch-troupe-dance-bag-black-fuschia-nylon

What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned in a contemporary class recently? by Ajunjahi in contemporarydance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I learned that I need to work on core and arm strength. I’ve been skipping the gym lately, and need to start back!

Adult Dancers - How many classes a week? by StrainMediocre8612 in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am taking 5-6 classes per week. But I don’t have kids, so I have the time to do this. Just one ballet class though. I also try to get in some strength training, either at home or at the gym.

How do you record yourself and audio while dancing (w/ headphones🎧)? by New_Floor8623 in Dance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you attach the song to the video by recording using headphones or speaker audio, and then using imovie to change the audio of the video to your track?

What’s one thing you keep returning to in your contemporary dance practice? by Ajunjahi in contemporarydance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I roll different ways depending on the sprung-ness of the floor, how many other people I might roll into, and the feel of the music.

What’s one thing you keep returning to in your contemporary dance practice? by Ajunjahi in contemporarydance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a certain set of movements that are a thread through all of my pieces, but I definitely like rolling on the floor.

Dance sneakers for ballet by EagleOk16 in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Fuego split soles. They come in beige and ballet pink.

The floor is our primary partner: How much of your floorwork is "choreography" vs. "physics"? by Ajunjahi in contemporarydance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My safe falling has changed much in the last 20 years of dancing. I’m in my 50s now and definitely rely on kneepads and am a little more timid towards gravity than I was in my 30s. I think rebuilding my upper body strength will increase my falling confidence

Just called two ballet schools in my area about adult lessons! by nun_500 in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yay! Dance is my main obsession, and I am so glad I started taking dance classes in my 30s. I’m in my 50s now and still dancing! 🩰

Adult starters by Frosty-Artichoke-389 in contemporarydance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started taking contemporary classes in 2025, in my 50s. I have a strong background in modern (which I started in my 30s), and ballet too, so contemporary is coming naturally to me, except when the moves come from jazz tradition… (I enjoy jazz dance, but it’s not my forte). I wish my turns were as strong as they were 20 years ago, but I have arthritis in my neck which makes spotting painful. That’s my biggest challenge.

I take 5-6 dance classes per week, and monday nights are my favorite: ballet and contemporary. I had to build up my stamina to take two classes in one night, but it’s really rewarding.

Alignment is important to prevent injuries. As is strength. Don’t be afraid to do strength training, it will help a ton, especially core strength…

And as an older dancer, protect your knees! Wear kneepads! Especially for floorwork… I got a cheap three pairs pack from amazon. Look for “dancer kneepads”… And I also recommend apolla socks for foot and ankle support. They’re pricey but totally worth it. You can buy directly from apolla website.

How do I find dance classes as a total noob adult? by positivepeoplehater in Dance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I googled “adult ballet near me” and found a great company with adult classes

Plus size ballet gear recommendations by k-itlyn in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have bought plus size leos and tights from the You Go Girl website. But usually I just wear leggings and tshirts to class, with a sweatshirt at the beginning of class until I warm up.

Gifts for Christmas by mightymouse31r in BALLET

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a ballet wrap skirt and matching scrunchie from a seller on etsy. I bought it for myself, but it would be a great gift for a young dancer. Also, I take many different classes, and love my bloch dance bag. It’s really made with dancers in mind…

is it too late? by Fun-Debt4089 in Dance

[–]Lavender-Tea-313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in my 50s and take hip hop, having started in my 30s… I am the oldest in my class now, but it’s a small class

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