Stop Waiting For Permission... Enjoy Ballet Now

Too often in ballet, especially as adults, we fall into the trap of believing we need to reach a certain level of proficiency before we’re “allowed” to really enjoy class. But joy isn’t a reward for technical mastery — it’s a companion to it. In fact, enjoyment often accelerates learning.

When you feel safe to delight in your own movement — no matter how wobbly the pirouette or floppy the port de bras — you show up with more generosity, curiosity, and openness. You learn better. You retain more. You actually dance.

This is Important ⬇️

Enjoying class even when you’re “bad at it" doesn’t make you unserious.

It doesn’t make you delusional.

It makes you brave, and it will set you free.

Let’s set the record straight:

It’s serious to keep showing up.

It’s serious to keep trying.

And it’s seriously inspiring when someone finds joy in their process — no matter their level.

Your Dedication Makes You a Dancer, Not Your Skill

Think about it... You’d never tell someone they’re not really a "runner” because they've never won a marathon. Or that they're not really a "surfer" because they're not as good as Kelly Slater. So why do we do that to ourselves in ballet?

If you love to dance and you keep coming back to class, YOU'RE A DANCER.

If you've dedicated yourself to learning and perpetuating the art form, YOU'RE A BALLERINA.

Your Joy Is a Gift to the Entire Ballet Community

When you allow yourself to enjoy ballet unapologetically you become a generous dancer.

Your presence in the room lifts others.

Your artistry expands.

You inspire those next to you.

You make space for others to believe they’re enough, too.

And your joy? It’s contagious. It’s courageous. And it’s a gift to the art form.

You don’t need to earn the right to enjoy ballet. You’re allowed to enjoy it right now, just as you are. (And to call yourself a dancer while you're doing it.) 😌

Sincerely,

A fellow Dancer Who Needed Permission Too ♥