Hi all I've had clinical depression for close on 20 years which has seen me go through some rollercoaster moments in life.
A few years ago I was at the lowest I had ever been, I had a good job (although working away from home) and a loving partner, but everything around me and in me was dark.
I then discovered dance. It seems quite cliche but it was watching So You Think You Can Dance in 2014 that made me want to give it a try. My fitness was abysmal as was my sense of rhythm, but I decided to give ballet a try and have never looked back!
It was slow and gentle enough for my fitness level, and combining the slow and soft movements with music really helped to connect to a part of myself that I didn't think existed. I'd become so hardened over the many years that graceful movement didn't seem right, but it very quickly became a part of me. Everything now just seems so much lighter, and I've even started taking pointe classes after just two years, so it's proof that you can never start too late!
I would definitely recommend giving it a try to anyone, there are schools around that do basic level adult classes for brand new people, and there are Facebook groups around too that can help you get connected. I'm in WA and have done classes with WA Ballet and many others, so happy to advise if you need.
