Tonight I am starting an 8-week adult ballet class. I started taking ballet classes in first or second grade and gradually added jazz and tap. I stopped tap after a few years but continued with ballet and jazz until I was 16. Junior year, I went through my "finding myself" phase and decided to stop dancing. Nearly 10 years later, I have decided to pick it up again. I used to love dance and it was a huge part of my life for so long, so I am excited to get back into it.
I went on Saturday to buy ballet shoes, tights, a leotard (that was fun, let me tell you...things don't look the same as the did when I was 15!), and a cute tank. I am ready!
I wanted to scan some photos of me as a kid in my dance costumes but didn't have a chance to dig them out at my mom's. So here are some of my favorite Degas', for now. :)
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Im so jealous I too have almost the same identical dance history expect I stopped in 9th grade. I would love to take a ballet class again! Let me know how it works out, and if you love the studio.
ReplyDeleteoh princess. that sounds amazing!!!!!!! how fun that will be. gawsh it has been forever since i have even looked at a tutu. or leotard for that matter.
ReplyDeletekeep us posted on how it goes.
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So cool! What a fabulous idea! I love dancing, but I can't for the world remember the steps, which is why I gave up dance classes. I'd still love to see some pictures of you in a leotard (old and new ones, please).
ReplyDeleteall the best for your dance
ReplyDeletelearn quickly haha
that sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWow great idea, I took ballet classes as a kid, then abandoned it unfortunately, I would love to start again but I should find the time and energy to commit to it. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOhh I love Degas!! He's one of my ultimate favorite artists!! Have fun with the ballet classes! I used to dance for about 10 years so gotta tell ya its fun, alot of fun!! I totally want to watch "Save the Last the Dance" now with Julia Stiles. hehe. Good luck dear!!
ReplyDeleteDegas is brightening my cloudy Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting :) xx
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Thanks for this, is a great post. The last sculpture is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks for passing by my love!!! ;)
LA
Good for you! That is such exciting news!! :o)
ReplyDeleteI love that you are doing this!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!!!
I stopped when I was 10 and have always regretted it....now you've got me thinking ;)
So fun, darling!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
xoxox,
CC
Sounds like fun! Enjoy your dance class :)
ReplyDeletehow fun!!! i studied Degas for a while in school...love his aesthetic!
ReplyDeletelady gaga is now in my head, btw. :)
You look like a ballerina :) so this will be perfect! You really should post pics of you as a kid. I would love to see them!
ReplyDeletesounds fun dear!
ReplyDeleteI had some ballet classes when I was 7,loved them:)
Oh. It will be fun! Let us know about the class, will ya?
ReplyDeleteoh fun!!! I would LOVE to take a ballet or jazz class....but I think I would embarrass myself. =)
ReplyDeleteso fun! I have been meaning to get into a class at the Dance Complex in Cambridge. And I love Degas. love
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you have fun! I did ballet for approximately one day in the '90s, lol.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely...I should really make time to do things like this~ inspiring J!
ReplyDeleteHave fun~
xo*
That's awesome... I can't wait to see pics of Jaime ballerina. xoxo
ReplyDeletewuaw that is great!! Congrats!! I also did ballet until I was 15 and then I felt I guess too much of a teen for ballet..I applaud you for going back!!! Please keep us posted..would love to know your new adventure in ballet!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck tonight!
i love the ballet inspiration!
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That should be a lot of fun for you Jaime! I didn't take dance as a child, but I wanted so badly to learn, so I took hip-hop for 6 months and jazz for 2, and it was a cool experience. It's nice to have something like that planned, it helps break up your work week and adds a little variety to your routine!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun! My mom is a ballet teacher and i think dance is so beautiful
ReplyDeletethat's fantastic! kudos to you for getting back into it. I always wished I was one of those cool ballet girls but I took it a few times and never really got the hang of it. (umm, klutzy anyone?) Hope it goes well, keep us updated! XOXO.
ReplyDeletewhoaa I always love love love ballet, it's so beautiful the dance and of course the dancers :) ♥
ReplyDeleteoh I think it's so wonderful you're picking it back up again! I did ballet when i was younger and stopped when I was about 12. I'd love to do it again though. Have so much fun !!
ReplyDeleteLooove Degas - who wouldn't find these images beautiful? He was such an incredibly artist, one of the best of the Impressionist era...
ReplyDeleteI did ballet when I was about 11. Didn't last long. I had great turnout, but the girls used to make fun of me for being tall and having big boobs, so I dropped out after a while.
Have fun!!
Romany
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What a fun idea!!! I bet you were just darling. I love this idea (but I did crack up at you saying "that was fun.." hahah, I want to pass out even thinking of getting in a leotard...)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting, what a beautiful art to practice!!! I can't wait to hear more. :)
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Rachel
I think we need to see photos of you all dressed and ready to go.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, and that sounds amazing :) It sounds like a lot of fun as well. I used to take tap when I was younger but I've been wanting to get back into it too.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting - glad to see you're returning to it!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Merci beaucoup for your lovely comment - sorry for the late reply!
Stay safe and chic ma chérie,
English Rose x
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You are so awesome! Can't wait to hear how it goes!
ReplyDeleteJaime, that is SO great!!
ReplyDeletehow wonderful that you've taken it up again! must really do the same, although seems the only thing have time for now is attend the ballet every so often :) and of course, adore degas.
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