I started back dancing ballet. I enjoyed it when I was younger and wanted to get back into it.
Ballet is a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance. How popular do you feel it is today? 
I think it is still popular, however, it is not as mainstream as it used to be. It seems to be enjoyed by people who enjoy fine arts.
Interesting, ballet seems to have passed the test of time to this point at least. It certainly is still good to practice for an activity. Do you feel that it's hard to get back into?
Thankfully, I am still flexible and my ankles are strong. But I do have to recondition my feet. When we jump on pointe, we carry 3 times our body weight on the big toes
That certainly sounds like it takes good physique to accomplish. Ballet's typically include choreography and music for production; is there any type of music that you prefer for your practice?
Thank you! And yes, any classical music works, but I enjoy Ellina Akimova's compositions!
Interesting, that sounds like fun! What about training, do you think there's a specific music that enables you to focus more while practicing? Or is it purely for the performance (not affecting your ability)?
It actually doesn't impact my performance now that I think about it. With enough focus you can become one with the music regardless of the tune!
That's one less thing to worry about then! What about choreography, do you think its typical to practice using a choreographed sequence or is there a significant amount of freestyle?