Professional competitors and Age

[elisedance]

Two questions really: How long can a pro be competetive (and is there a non-dance bias eventually)? 
And whats the oldest someone can go pro and still  be competetive - nationally but not necessarily internationally?

Anyone have good examples?

[Dora-Satya Veda]

Two questions really: How long can a pro be competetive (and is there a non-dance bias eventually)? 
And whats the oldest someone can go pro and still  be competetive - nationally but not necessarily internationally?

Anyone have good examples?

Most Europeans compete till they are in their late 30’s to early 40’s but most started around 6 years old. In Asia they normally compete till they are in their mid 50’s but they start in their teens or early 20’s. There are several couples that have competed well into their 60’s. I think it all depends what you feel about yourself and your dancing. There is no rule to when one is too old to turn pro or age limits to dancing in the professional ranks.

DSV

[elisedance]

Two questions really: How long can a pro be competetive (and is there a non-dance bias eventually)? 
And whats the oldest someone can go pro and still  be competetive - nationally but not necessarily internationally?

Anyone have good examples?

Most Europeans compete till they are in their late 30’s to early 40’s but most started around 6 years old. In Asia they normally compete till they are in their mid 50’s but they start in their teens or early 20’s. There are several couples that have competed well into their 60’s. I think it all depends what you feel about yourself and your dancing. There is no rule to when one is too old to turn pro or age limits to dancing in the professional ranks.

DSV

thanks for that DSV... Any examples of late bloomers that have excelled?

[Some guy]

It's inspiring to hear that done right you can play for quite a while. 

[Dora-Satya Veda]

thanks for that DSV... Any examples of late bloomers that have excelled?

As far as I know two of the top Japanese couples (I only know the last names....Shinoda and Amano) not sure about the spelling)) dancing around 1989....and after, were in their late 20's when they started and one of the couples (Amano) dance into their late 50's. They were both in the world professional final when they were at the top of their game.

DSV

[SwingWaltz]

So there is still chance for me! 

[elisedance]

So there is still chance for me! 

  Chance?  We're waiting to see you in the Blackpool semis..