No, you don't have to learn Ballet first to do a split. Its just a matter of how flexible you are, you just have to do a lot of stretching to make yourself more flexible.
Absolutely, positively Ballet. It is the core of all forms of dance.
A lot of ballet dancers learn correct posture and dicipline?
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To be a Master of split takes a long time . You can master a split for 1 year if you practice everyday. If you have a ballet or gymnastic lessons for at leat 3-6 years for sure can do split but not a master of it. If you graduate ballet for sure you can do master split .
The first one you learn is bora bor then first position then second position then fifth position then third then you will learn fourth. As you progress you will learn arabesque positions.
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Some gymnastic moves are derived from ballet, yes. {e.g. A 'split leap' is called a 'grand jeté' in ballet}
It is never too late to learn ballet! :) just take classes.
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Yes, provided you have the zeal and determination, you can learn the ballet dance in the ages of 21 to 24.
In ballet, you do not necessarily have to be able to do the splits. Now, you will most likely be required to do them if you are in a professional company or professional show.
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