I don't know what to do?

[Anonymous]

I have done ballet since I was 3 years old, I am now 14, I love ballet. But I have what we call a "medium" body shape. While the other girls are the typical "ballet" shape. I'm not extremely good at dancing but I'm not bad either.

When I'm in school or with my friend I never mention ballet because in my head I'm thinking "will they think I'm too fat and ugly to do ballet". As I already said, I love it. Ballet has such a stereotypical body shape and skill level.

Don't get me wrong, I know I'm not good enough to be a ballerina and I don't want to be, but I still want to dance.

I have my Grade 5 exam this month and the only thing I'm petrified about is wearing my leotard Infront of everyone, because at practise we wear T-shirts and shorts.

I stay up every night thinking about this, I'm so scared. I'm a big overthinker and overthink every little detail like what I'm going to say next.

What should I do? Please give me advice?

[VanessaValentine]

Do something you will be good at. I do weight lifting at my local gym. Most girls think that it will make you big and gross. It has the opposite effect. It makes you leaner and highlights your curves better and it feels amazing. Gym people are also the nicest people in the world. They are very supporting of everyone. The gym is for people of all shapes and sizes. You will look and feel amazing. I say quit ballet. Wights will change your life. Plus most guys prefer gym girls over ballet girls. Ballet girls have no back. Lmfao.

[caring__1]

Since you love ballet, but don't see yourself as a professional dancer, how about learning all you can about being a ballet instructor. That would allow you to stay focused on ballet and being appreciated for what you do. Make the most of your assets rather than dwell on any perceived liabilities.

[Guy13]

Wear it around including the grocery store until it does not bother you. Hair up and going or coming to/from practice. No one cares…boy might hit on you especially with ballerina feet

[Guy13]

Speaking about leotard…sorry

[Stevefiveo]

Definitely keep dancing because it makes you happy. You can always change your body.

[In_Trance]

if you want to keep doing it, then keep doing it. It's not about your skill level or body shape. If you enjoy it, that's all that matters

[KelleyNice]

If you have much modestly, you shouldn't do anything that has an audience.