Ballet on Carpet?

I have a secret ambition to learn ballet. My friend bought me a DVD that I use to pratice at home but all my floors have carpet.

as the others said the basics will be fine on carpet but look into buying a sheet of marley for the more advanced moves. however, i don’t recommend that ANYONE try to teach themselves ballet from a DVD. you simply need to find a certified dance teacher and take some classes.(it couldn’t be more expensive than new flooring!) Your knees and ankles will thank you later because – and I’m speaking from experience here – an instructor can give corrections that you, yourself will not notice. If you try to teach yourself you will most likely end up going through knee surgery sometime in the future. Trust me- If you’re serious about this dream, lessons from a certified instructor who can see what you are doing wrong are the best and only safe way to go.
Good luck!!!