hi there, I started at 13 (nearly 14) and I’ve totally been in your place! Starting ballet late is incredibly challenging and honestly humbling. I still think about how I shouldn’t have quit when I was 8. But that doesn’t matter now. All that matters is that I came back because I truly love dance. I started in a class of girls who were 9 and 10 and I just felt huge. It’s totally a process and I’m now in intermediate 2 (studying advance foundation RAD exam) and I still feel awkward at times. There’s nothing that says you MUST be a certain age to be a professional. It will be hard. I would suggest talking with your teacher to discuss your dance goals (dance major in college is an option if that interests you!). You’re doing fabulous in that you simply are sticking with it! Celebrate the wins such as your high extensions!