Adult Ballet: From Beginners to Intermediate Paperback – June 4, 2014

Wow, this book is exactly what I was looking for! Part motivation, part inspiration, part basic facts, the author delivers in a very well thought out and structured manner. This is one of the most well written books I’ve read in any genre, and makes needed info accessible to all. I mean, it’s almost flawless, and I deeply value that. I didn’t think it was possible, but halfway through (on the day I received it), I’m more excited than ever. My interest is pretty unusual in my area, but I have a better understanding of how to proceed now, and more clarity in how to explain my interest and goals. At 45, this is MY time to do what I love, and it feels good to know I’m not alone in my “craziness”. Thank you, Seira Tanaya, for leading the way!

This is an excellent book that truthfully and realistically confirms that one can dance ballet at any age, for the rest of our lives. Its guidelines are spot on, its expectations for professional level of dance are realistic, and I love having a book that talks about and encourages the soul-feeding art of ballet as a life-long pursuit. Pursued safely and with proper instruction, we truly can dance the rest of our lives. Ballet is the best exercise for improving strength, balance, flexibility--all the things we particularly need to live a vital and healthy life as we age. Get it today!

I loved this book. As an adult ballet dancer (I'm 44), I learned a ton about what it takes to take my dancing past the hobby level. I had never thought of investing in private lessons before, but now I am. I love how Seira wrote that she wanted to be able to dance like a professional ballet dancer -- to take pre-professional and professional level classes. That has become my goal, too. I highly recommend this book to those wanting to take their dancing to the next, next, NEXT level.

Well organized book that covers many, many different aspects of dancing ballet as an adult for the pure love of the art. The book covers everything you would want to consider to return to ballet as an adult. Not a how-to dance book, but a thoughtful & thorough examination of what you need to consider to return to dancing ballet after childhood.

I was excited to read a helpful book. Instead, I purchased this one, and was very disappointed. The book seems home-made, with multiple typos throughout. The author/narrator sneers at beginners the entire book through, though she has no professional training or teaching to back up her opinions.

It is much more anecdotal than technical, but a nice read for an adult beginner.

I enjoyed listening to Seira's search for teachers and how she progressed as an adult. I too would like to get back into ballet after a very long absence and she has given the encouragement to do so. She let me know it is possible😀

Highly redundant. The entire book could have been condensed to a single blog post and not lost the value of its content - which seemed to focus on convincing people to get off their couches, more than providing any concrete advice about taking the best first steps into the ballet world.