You could definitely do contortion/flexibility training at 16. I re-started ballet at 16 with no splits, barely touch my toes, no core strength, and 2 years later I can do 2 kinds of splits with 1 close, stretch 7 inches past my feet, and do core work. I only take 2 hrs. a week- if you put in anything more than that into contort you'll be able to do what the kids do pretty quick. I think it even gets a little easier cause you have more strength & growings done/no awkward changes.
@GeekstaBaby99 You should do it for atleast a minute; and hold the position, trying to get a little farther down each time. It will definitely make your back more flexible, especially if you do it more than once a day.
16s way too late. volley balls different? its not dancing. dancing, gymnastics, acro etc takes years for your body to develop. should start at a young age, but you can still start dancing if you want. just not expect yourself to be able to do all these tricks n things.
not necessarily :) you can always try!! I know someone who started a sport (volleyball) at 15 and made to the olympics at 18 yrs old!!! so its never to late!
no, you can train yourself to get that flexibility, it takes a lot of work and serious dedication but it's not possible, Trust me, I know first hand. I see girls come into the dance studio I work at 18-19 and in two or three years can do anything the younger girls can do. But they put a lot of time and effort into it. If you don't absolutely want it, it won't happen, you have to want it, or it will never come. If you don't want it, it's going to be too much to handle.
@ffaabbuull248 definitely not, of course it will take a lot more hard work and concentration than some of the younger dancers and contortionists but that just means you have to want it more. a contortionists spine is generally a lot thicker than that of an everyday person which means that if you grew up doing contortion you quite obviously would have an advantage but its never too late to start. just look up a local dance studio or gym that teaches it go to open classes and private ones too. :)
You could definitely do contortion/flexibility training at 16. I re-started ballet at 16 with no splits, barely touch my toes, no core strength, and 2 years later I can do 2 kinds of splits with 1 close, stretch 7 inches past my feet, and do core work. I only take 2 hrs. a week- if you put in anything more than that into contort you'll be able to do what the kids do pretty quick. I think it even gets a little easier cause you have more strength & growings done/no awkward changes.
breakinginfinity0 1 year ago
not a fold but good
contortionist2006 1 year ago
if you do this everyday for 30sec. will it make your back feliabler???
GeekstaBaby99 1 year ago
@GeekstaBaby99 You should do it for atleast a minute; and hold the position, trying to get a little farther down each time. It will definitely make your back more flexible, especially if you do it more than once a day.
GiaXP 8 months ago
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dancelover269 2 years ago
16s way too late. volley balls different? its not dancing. dancing, gymnastics, acro etc takes years for your body to develop. should start at a young age, but you can still start dancing if you want. just not expect yourself to be able to do all these tricks n things.
RebeccaLikesToDance 2 years ago
do you think a body is too developed to start contortion at 16?
ffaabbuull248 2 years ago
not necessarily :) you can always try!! I know someone who started a sport (volleyball) at 15 and made to the olympics at 18 yrs old!!! so its never to late!
sodapop77777 2 years ago
not late. im trying this at 19...and im progressing slowly
fateindustry 2 years ago
no, you can train yourself to get that flexibility, it takes a lot of work and serious dedication but it's not possible, Trust me, I know first hand. I see girls come into the dance studio I work at 18-19 and in two or three years can do anything the younger girls can do. But they put a lot of time and effort into it. If you don't absolutely want it, it won't happen, you have to want it, or it will never come. If you don't want it, it's going to be too much to handle.
BrieLarsonfan123 2 years ago 2
@ffaabbuull248 definitely not, of course it will take a lot more hard work and concentration than some of the younger dancers and contortionists but that just means you have to want it more. a contortionists spine is generally a lot thicker than that of an everyday person which means that if you grew up doing contortion you quite obviously would have an advantage but its never too late to start. just look up a local dance studio or gym that teaches it go to open classes and private ones too. :)
tatianamarina95 8 months ago
wow how does she do that i wish i could shes so good
dancelover269 2 years ago
Go and have a look at my vids; theres one of my daughter doing a really tight back fold(tighter than this one) using a mat trolley for a prop:)
ralucagymnast 2 years ago
ooh yeah shes amazing!! :)
dancelover269 2 years ago
i wish i could do that she can do anything
DL2dancer 2 years ago 15
shes awesome
DL2dancer 2 years ago 3
I used to have it but then came summer and forgot.
Karly83099 2 years ago
but NOT a back fold
contortionist2006 2 years ago
shes cute
dancerpants77689 3 years ago
she is so cute!!!!! LOL not in a gay way!
Spotlightcutie101 3 years ago 3
nice one
samstersamhamster 3 years ago
thanks for the idea
dancelover027 3 years ago 2
aww shes so pretty and flexible
flippinxgymnast 3 years ago 19
Good idea for the stretch.
BboyFlimsy 3 years ago 2
Well done Ashley!
emmbee 3 years ago
Congratulations!
rolandsc 3 years ago
Superb!
bugfinder 3 years ago
great!
samanflexible 3 years ago