Girl I'm not gonna lie, my physical technique is more advanced as I have been dancing for 11 years, but your spotting and turnout is really impressive. The improvement you've made over 6 months is insane to me, I really hope you keep dancing because you've got some serious talent, picking up an art that quick. Girls in my class don't as professional as you. The posture, everything, is STUNNING for six months. NEVER GIVE UP!!!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!
@@dearballet Just doing what I wish was done for me! My love for dancing and expression was never appreciated, so I want to make sure those who are new or old to the ballet community always feel like they are worthy and that their effort is paying off because it is!!! Keep shining ml!
we need more people like you in the world, reading your message gave me goosebumps. thank you1 You are such a role model! Sending you lots of positive energy 🤗 @@ellesversion13
@@dearballet Oh dear, no we need more people like you! You started ballet at 25 and look at you go now! The improvement and self discipline is insane. I'm typing the tips on another tab for you right now, love 💗
I started at 19. I ate, drank and sleepy ballet. I stretched in the morning, went to class at 8am to 9:30 and went to my office job (I got through the junior college I attended) then went back to class or classes if they had more. Got scholarships and sought out ANY free dance classes be it modern, folk, even medieval and square dancing! Dance is dance and I loved it! 7 days a week and give myself Barre when there were no classes. I got accepted the The Boston Conservatory of Music. I joined a few local companies and eventually had a company made for me to star in. I was discouraged at the get-go but I told them all they can get their tickets at the will-call window. Never EVER give up when you know this is what you were born to do. I lived it.
i'm starting now at eighteen! i've been obsessed with it all my life. i know so much about it i just never signed up for classes but now i think i'm going to learn.
@@fairyfarmsI stopped when i was 4 years old, and it may not be the same as before but hopefully it could reignite a passion that wasn’t there before?? I wish you luck
@@Cynical-kl3wy oh i also did a little ballet from 3-5. i didn't know that counted since i was so little but wowie! we have so much in common! i'm wishing you the best of luck too.
Thank you for this, I'm starting at 21 (it's been 3 months now) and I focus mainly on Afro, Kpop and Hiphop... I'm feeling discouraged today after practice but there is no way I'm giving up because nothing in this world makes me more happy than dancing does
i’m 14 started taking private lessons in november, i’ve had the same guilt and frustration of wishing i had started earlier. im constantly reminding myself that starting now is better than never. videos like this are so motivating, seeing people older than me starting to dance makes it feel like it’s not too late. i’m going to be entering a proper ballet class in september and i can’t wait to see where my dance journey goes. thanks for this video :)
This message warmed my heart! This is exactly why I made this video! It’s absolutely not too late. So excited for your journey ☺️✨you’re doing amazing!
starting at 14 is still young despite what people think! Even though you may not be as advanced as people your age who started dancing a lot younger your body is still very malleable. If you work hard you can definitely reach your goals :)
Inspiring. As women we are told many times that we cannot do things because we are too old: dance, have children, wear the clothes we want to wear etc. It's great to see women like you break the limits and go for it. You may not mimic the dance abilities of someone who had the opportunities to do it years ahead of you. However, what is most important is that you are fulfilling your pathways of joy. Being the best is not important, because there is no way to go from there. Pursuing fun and fulfillment in life, and try to be better every day is essential.
I started contemporary dance when i was 21 and started ballet in January of this year which was three months after i turned 22 and sometimes i wish i had started earlier too because dance has really helped me find myself and if it wasn't for dance I would still be that depressed autistic girl who came straight out of high school working a job I slowly started to hate, and sure sometimes i care too much about what others think and i compare myself to others and i have moments when i think i should give up, but then its those little victories I have and videos like these that help me to keep going, so here's to not giving up, we got this!
i started ballet at 4 and continued for 8 years until i had to quit. i'm 16 now, been thinking about starting again and these type of videos get me so motivated to re-start. you got this !
I've just turned 30 (literally today) and I have been thinking about taking ballet classes for adults lately. The timing of this video showing up today, and everything about the way it was done, gives me the motivation to start my dance journey too 🥰
You can really go far at an older age and make huge advancements, receive all the benefits of strength, beauty, grace and posture, even without being able to perform with professional ballet companies.
I just joined competitive dance this year and I relate to “I could’ve been a better dancer if I just started earlier” but it’s so motivating to see how far you’ve gotten in 6 months.
Ah congrats that’s so exciting! Honestly even with my other friends that started dance later, that’s the same thing that we all tell each other, (that we wish we started earlier) but I promise you that with time the feeling goes away. And unfortunately it’s not just for dance, no matter what new challenge you try in life, your brain will always give you a hard time at first, but I promise you first hand that one day you will look back and be so so proud of yourself! You got this :)
I only was able to start to get classes at 23. It's been 10 months now and honestly I've been pretty sad, I think my expectations were high and my reality does not ally with it (I work a lot, so I don't have much time to practice). What frustrates me the most is how I'm never flexible enough. For the last two months I've been thinking about giving up, but this video really gave me some hope. (Sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language).
Girl I haven’t even started my ballet journey (even though I been wanting to to for 3 years) cause I’m a 0 flexible adult, I never did any kind of dance when growing up so I’m literally not flexible at all and I know I won’t be good at ballet but it looks so fun and beautiful 😩
I just started in January (19 yo) and am starting pre pointe in 3/4 weeks, I'm super excited!!! I'm hopeful that I may be able to dance in a company one day if I work hard enough :)
Ah that’s absolutely incredible 🥹 congratulations!! I can sense through your message how passionate you are and I know that drive will allow you to accomplish everything that your heart desires ! 💌🤍
You absolutely can with the right training. But everyone wants to be in a company one day, so keep working towards that goal, and keep pushing yourself higher than everyone else. Take that private lesson. Compete in that competition. Hold the releve. Stay in that split. You CAN do it!!!!!
@@dearballet We must encourage each other!! xx You guys are going amazing places, and you have to believe that you can do everything you put your mind to if you work hard and get back up!!!
I danced as a kid, a little bit of ballet, a little hip-hop/majorette, but stopped because 1, it takes a lot of time and commitment that my 7/8 year old self wasn't ready to give up, and 2, because taking professional ballet classes cost, and growing up with three other siblings around my age and being low middle class, spending all of my mother's money just so I could dance, wasn't an option. I got older and moved on to do music and art, but I've always craved dance, always mimicking chorography and making sure I stretched every day. I don't know if I'd ever want to do it professionally, don't know if I'd ever get that good, but I'm 18 now, and anything is possible, so why not learn what I can, and see where it takes me.
I'm starting ballet at 16, and this has given me so much inspiration and encouragement. We could never afford dance classes when I was younger, so I never had the chance to start. But now that I can pay for them myself, I wanted to give it a try. I was really discouraged because most people start ballet at a young age. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I can really relate to your journey, as my family also faced challenges growing up. It’s truly inspiring to hear that you’ve managed to start ballet classes on your own and follow your passion. You already have so much drive and determination and that's already something to be proud of. Plus, even while you’re at work, let yourself dream about those ballet classes-you’ve earned this chance, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way. Thanks again for the support and for letting me be a part of your journey
When I was 11 I fell in love with rhythmic gymnastics, I was obsessed with it but unfortunately was sure that my time had gone so I just exercised at home. When I was 13 I fulfilled my dream and went to sport school. I was the happiest person in the world you know. I was happy just to be in the gym, to see clubs, ribbons - it was breathtaking. And it seemed weird that other girls take it for granted. I was 13, they were 3-8, I was the most clumsy, the tallest, but the happiest. I broke my toe after a half a year of trainings, my coach didn’t want to take me again so I left gymnastics. In the uni I had an opportunity to do gymnastics again and was the happiest person again. I was very diligent. We were preparing for the uni competition I was keen on gymnastics, forgot about studying, but competition finally was cancelled (2021 year). I was devastated. I had been dreaming about competition for 9 years. My dream didn’t come true. I graduated, my interests changed: work, friends, boys, dances. I gave up on gymnastics. But now I saw your video and feel inspired again. I don’t know if I still love gymnastics, but I can try one more time and may be be the happiest person again.
6months!? I've been training for four years. And your turnout is better than mine. I started when I was young but had a 6 year rest period and now I've started again. Pointe assessments are coming up. Wish me luck!
Muchas gracias! No sabes cuánto necesitaba esto hermosa, maravillosa, preciosa personita al otro lado del mundo! Eres increíble, muchas gracias por mostrarme otro lado de la resiliencia que mis ojos no podían apreciar ❤
This brought tears to my eyes! I was applauding you while watching. This just proves that it's never too late to start doing something new and working on your dreams. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey.
I started ballet when I was in grade 7, now I am in grade 9 and whenever I look at the younger girls who are in the same level as me I get discouraged and feel bad for myself because I keep on looking back on the years I missed of doing ballet but now I realize the improvement I had made on only doing it for 2 years. I went from having zero flexibility, excluding my back bends, to having my left and right leg split and left leg hold. My turnout and arches have improvement tremendously. I am so proud of myself for the work I had made, I even managed to be invited to my dance studios competition team. This video was inspiring to me and to others to continue working hard.
the heart attack of seeing pointe shoes brough out at 4mo and then reading your disclaimer lol - but I actually kind of like that idea as like a motivation tool - so many of us are working towards those pointe shoes. Your journey is amazing and isnpiring
i started around the same time, september 2021. i was 15 and i am still going to this day and i cannot believe how far i have come. it is never too late!!!!!
I'm 16 and I started contemporary and ballet last month, I know it's a bit late but your video encouraged me. Thank you so much, you've improved a lot❤
Hi, thank you, congrats. I am 20, I was just searching for ballet class. I have danced in front of a mirror privately in my room since I was 11; I love it. Watching Billy Elliot moved me to give this a go. I have been feeling numb lately. So eff it, I will try.!
Thank you so much for this! I had to stop taking ballet classes as a child, and in the 14 years that followed, I have felt like a part of me was missing, and the urge to start dancing ballet again has been getting stronger and stronger. I love watching ballet videos, but at the same time, they make me really sad because I always think that I could be that good now if I had never stopped, but now I never will be because I'm too old to become good at ballet. Honestly, quitting ballet is one of my deepest regrets. But this week, I finally told myself that maybe I won't be as good as other dancers, but that doesn't mean I can't be good at all, and it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy the process. So I finally messaged a ballet school and I'm going to rehearsal next week, and I couldn't be more excited. This video boosted my confidence, and strengthened my belief that I can still become a good or decent ballet dancer, and simply enjoy the dancing and feel complete again.
I just turned 40 yesterday. I want to take dance classes to appreciate my body more. I’ve never been strong in my joints (ran track tore my acl & meniscus) and it took a lot of my confidence away. But dance is so beautiful and the women so strong and disciplined I think it’s a nice transition as I enter my midlife just as a warmup and body conditioning
this message made me smile so much, I 100% agree and I'm fully rooting for you!! It will be the best decision you could make!! ✨ & Happy Birthday!! 40 is soo young, you have DECADES of dance in front of you! 💕
This year I turned 15 and have been feeling that being good at ballet is just something that is not possible for me because of my current level, I started ballet when I was 7 but my classes, while fun, were not very serious. It was just one of my moms friends teaching ballet at a church, and I never pushed myself to succeed or push my limits to improve. But this year I realized just how amazing professional ballerinas are, and while I never plan to be a professional (I want to devote my life to being the best mother I can be someday) I want to be good at dance because I love it so much. And I finally realized that if people in their 20s and even older can do it I most certainly can. This summer I am working very hard to improve my flexibility, strength, and technique before classes start again. You have helped to inspire me, thank you.
Traumatic life events ripped me away from any dream I had for ballet at the time that I started in my teens. I was also a backcountry Nordic athlete, and deeply in love with traditional Chinese martial arts (Ba Gua Zhang) Thankfully, I am in phase in my life where I am reconnecting with it because it just would not let go of me, after many years of feeling trapped in my body in a condition that I did not want to be in, from obesity to numerous health issues, the scale is heading downward, and my spirit is heading upward and I am visiting the very thing that truly helped me remember who I am and what my power is, this gift of movement in all its beautiful art forms. how can I not be deeply moved by how wonderful it all is, and all your stories? Here's to the blessing of awakening to yourself and the power that lies within 😇
Im 15 and wanna start ballet!! I feel so free when i dance, as if i can control everything. I've never done any type of dance, so i just move my body. But the elegance and grace of ballet dancers reach my heart every time i watch them. It's so strange. How can they make it look so easy and effortless? I wanna do ballet so bad, but the only thing that's holding me back is the fact that it's so expensive. My mom told me i could try out ballet, but when she saw how expensive it was, she immediately refused. Now im just working on my strength and flexibility so that if I ever have a chance to do ballet, I'll be a bit prepared. Also, it's horrible how many people with the same dream as me struggle with the same reason. I hope we can live our dream one day❤ Also, you are so good for a 25 year old woman!! Like the technique and grace, i can see you put a lot of effort. And oh yeah, the fact that you only did 6 MONTHS of ballet? Like what? Girly, you're amazing!!!
I`m 14 and wanted to do ballet since I`m 4. My parents never had the money to send me to a ballet course. But now I REALLY want to start and feel so bad beacause I didn`t start younger. The problem is that I can`t even do the splits and am very inflexible. Also, I can`t find anyone offering beginner courses for teenagers.
Im 14 and im restarted ballet. I was so excited but i was also very VERY nervous bc i thought i wasnt going to be good enough and i overthinked a lot. Now im one week in and i dont regret my decision at all im enjoying it so much
I’m 21, I started ballet when I was 18 but gave up so many times and was thinking about what is the point of trying until your video popped up!!! Thank you for giving me hope!
I love ballet so much and I'm almost 17 and i want to start NOW and I also want to do ice skating and I keep grieving who I could have been but I also have to remind myself that I felt the same way at 7 years old when I thought it was too late for me to start ballet. after 10 years of saying oh, if I had started last year, I am finally going to do it! I hope. I have school starting soon and its going to be difficult to manage just that, so what I am going to do for myself is to tell myself to just start dancing & skating even if I don't have an instructor at the moment.. I am not going to start on ballet without an instructor because I don't want to develop bad habits, but figure skating I already know a bit about and I will just do other dance styles to get my body moving.
When i was a kid,i did ballet for almost 6 years until i quit! obviously i wasn’t on pointe because my foot bones haven’t really strengthened,but i only quit bc i wanted to be cool like my sister and quit to.Im SO mad that i did that but im starting soon again! looking up to you 💕
Aw I know how you feel. Honestly, so many of us have these regrets, but I promise you that these feelings will subside. It's all part of the process. The important part of that you're going back to doing what you love and the fact that you have 6 years of ballet under your belt will help you so much! Wishing you the best as you start again! 💕
i think with ballet there's too much pressure to be the best in the room, like if you do this sport you HAVE to do it professionally or take it far, (which can also be seen in other sports of course) but i think it's important to remember that even people who did it as a kid won't necessarily become a professional and its not about that, it's just about having fun, feeling prettyand elegant and ultimately doing a fun lil dance. If you like dance then you should be able to do it without feeling like you should've done better for it, you're fine as you are.
I'm staring my first ballet class next week can't wait. I'm 27 btw. I've always loved it as a kid then life happens and I wanted to pick it back up again.
I started ballet at 21 but life got in the way. Having to work and support myself got in the way. Now I am 34 and starting again. Had put myself on a strict high protein low carb diet.
You have a really good basics: turnout,flexibility and good feet. Technik and strength can be trained! So keep up!! 🎉 I wish my left feet (which is anatomatically quite unflexible) were like yours😢
Woww!!!!! This is the same for me, there were so many things that I wish I would of started. I am 20 years old and I look at my life and there is just so many things I wish I done. I spent all of high school focused on academics and didn't have a life outside of that except cheer. So it was just cheer and school, but now I regret not having fun. I just want to have that thing that I can go to and depend on. Like when your mad, you can just do that one thing for hours on end. I did competitive cheer when I was younger and did it in high school as well, but didn't continue because college competitive is completely different. I did basketball when I was younger and I was really good at it, but I quit because I was on an all boys team. Now some things that I want to try are ice skating, boxing and archery. I really want to start these things before the end of the year.
July 22nd, 2024 Thank you for this 🥹 I know I don’t have as much time in my schedule + I’m not as serious about ballet, but I hope I can do it once every week and someday try pointe.!!! I took my first ballet class (first dance class, PERIOD) yesterday and I definitely have a long way to go !!
"I was so mad at myself for not starting as a kid" this is me today, I started dancing Afro and Kpop 3 months but I feel greedy having dreams of being a professional dance when I started at 21 no matter how much work I'm willing to put into it because people who are successful now, the dance teachers, choreographers, backup dancers or any type of professional dancer have worked so hard to be where they are and I feel greedy wanting that too
So motivational, I wish you the best for your future. For you’re already doing extremely well. And I mean really, really, REALLY good. And new subscriber! Lots of love
@@dearballet DISCLAIMER* All of the advice has either come directly from my instructors (ballet, pilates, conditioning), the director of my ballet school or my own experience having performed in over 25 concerts. I am also not trying to undermine your absolute talent and love for this art. You are stunning and these are just some tips on how to keep improving, because even the greatest prima ballerina can never be perfect. At the clip of four months training, when you bring your foot to the front, your knee sort of collapsed in on itself. This is because your turnout was not holding your leg and hip enough, so in that movement, only your foot should move. When you don't have turnout, you can look uncomfortable and unprofessional, so if it means your leg has to be lower for the turnout, so be it. Don't engrave bad habits into your mind🌟 In a couple of your shorts I notice that you often try to hide in what I call "your box". Watch this video to understand better ruclips.net/user/shorts7ShmH-vRelc , but if you don't feel comfortable clicking links ( not that I'm a creep, just I know some people don't like it) , all you have to do is use painters or masking tape to create a box shape that is about 1 cubic meter on the floor in your home. Now imagine that this extends up to above your head, like a Barbie doll box for humans. Expand to a pose that "breaks" your box, like a lengthened arabesque with arms in a fourth or fifth (arabesque or normal), or maybe a second on releve with extended neck and arms in fifth. Then close back in and slump your shoulders and stand in a non confident fifth position arms in first. You know you're expanding properly if your armpits, neck and sometimes thighs can breathe. This will make you look more confident and comfortable taking up space on stage or in class. 🩰 Okay and my last tip is on arms. To get the gist of this one I would really recommend this video, I showed it to my Grade 1's and they all ahd amazing arms! I find that people who didn't do classes as a child or don't have a professional teacher always have something going on with their arms and hands, so the arms and hands can often look very tense or floppy and their thumbs are poking out. When your arms are in first position, you want to have soft hands, with a slight bend in the fingers and thumbs hiding behind your palms like a shy little bunny. (that's the analogy I use for my pre primaries, sorry) And your arms should look soft, but if someone was to hit them or push down, they'd stay right in place (that's a fun exercise with your ballet friends is pushing each others firsts and seconds down.) Remember hen in first position (transitioning or a fixed position), they should be at the height of your belly button. And finally, try as hard as you can to hold that arm up and in position during barre exercises and turns. Even when the teacher is going around correcting arms, don't just put them up when she or he gets there, hold them until it gets to your turn. This will improve your endurance over time and you will be able to withstand tricky situations like the music cutting out onstage (I know from experience). Depends on your dance school, most will let you keep dancing, but some make you hold a position for as long as it takes for the music to come back so you never know. This rule also applies to any arabesques or anything, if the teacher is checking, hold it. 💗 That's all I'm going to comment for now because it's hard to remember a lot of corrections, but if you have any concerns or questions about my comment please feel free to ask if you need further explanation or guidance. Have a lovely day!💗💗💗💗
I'm starting ballet at 14 but nobody encourages me even my mother she said it's dangerous and my dad thinks it's a matter of time until I become bored but I love ballet so much I'll never be bored of my dream
I started ballet when i was 2 did it for 9 years then i moved countries and never got back into it for 2 years now im back done 2 more years 11 years in total i love ballet so much
Awww I love contemporary!! I encourage you 10000% ! Yes it’s from the incredible Les Brown, from the website archive . org (copyright free), the info is also in my description for future reference if ever ☺️
how often do you train ? I know this is very depended on each person needs , but I'm curious to know how you approached this . I'm eager to give everything, though I've been experiencing some setbacks . How does your current weekly schedule looks like and how did you progress to it as a beginner ? I'm not sure if I'm doing too much or too little or maybe not training smart enough .
This message made me SO happy! I promise you it’s the best decision you could make! DANCE SCHEDULE At the beginner I would go to class 2x a week (90 min x 2 = 3h/week). Then I started going to extra classes, so I would go 4-5 times a week. (90 min 4.5 = 7h ish) Then in summer I did 5-6 times per week. These past few weeks I’ve been quite busy so I do 1-2x a week, but usually I do 2-3X / week! And there are times were there was a 2-3 weeks where I missed class! All this to say, my teachers recommends 2x a week, but sometimes life gets in the way and at least if you can go 1x/week or 2-3 time a month you will see improvement! I also sync my dance schedule to my menstrual cycles so sometimes I have so much energy and I’ll go 4-5x week, whereas when I’m on my period I’ll let myself rest and push harder the following week! SOOO, experiment for what works best for your body! Just the fact that you’re going to the studio is huge, so be proud of yourself 💗💗
I started ballet at 10 but quit a year later. Now I'm 23, I want to start again. But I'm scared, during adolescence I did a lot of things like stretching my ears, piercings, tattoos so I'm not sure if I should start. I don't know what others will think about my body
Hi, thank you so much for sharing your journey. It’s amazing that you want to get back into ballet! I totally understand the fear, but honestly, I see people with tattoos, piercings, etc, in ballet classes all the time and never once thought anything negative. Those things truly don’t mean anything and I know it’s hard but we should all be proud of our past. I can feel in your message how much you care about ballet and that’s all that matters. And truly, we are all struggling with our own insecurities and I’m sure you will have a positive experience. We all get doubts and insecurities, but I promise you it’s worth it on the other side. And I actually believe you have the chance to inspire others by being true to yourself, and I’m sure you’ll rediscover the joy that made you start in the first place. You got this!
Ach! At the beginning, 12 elevés were way too many and a sous-sus off the barre for more than 3 seconds was impossible. For a few months I'd considered the class a success if I had not fallen to the floor. The teacher and fellow students were kind and gentle as they knew I was doing my best. The challenges continue, but I'm up to them.
I totally understand how you feel, as I felt the same, but I assure you that you don't need to worry about that! I was flexible in highschool, but I wasn't super flexible when I started ballet. The beginner classes truly didn't require flexibility (as you're learning the basics). I promise the flexibility will come and it's nothing to worry about!
This is a hard video for me to watch as a ballet dancer. I applaud people starting as adults but it has to be done the right way. I’m not sure whoever is teaching your class but they shouldn’t be, it almost upsets me enough to start teaching myself. EVERYTHING about ballet comes out of having the right form. If you don’t you will never improve and never go anywhere. You’re doing steps that are only for someone that has the basics down first and if you don’t have them, they’ll never be right. It’s like trying to run when you haven’t learned to walk or stand. It’s really frustrating that someone is taking your money and not showing you the basics. There are people on YT that can start you out right so you can improve. If I didn’t care I wouldn’t have left an extremely long comment. Work on the basic positions and your turnout, if you don’t master that you will never be able to do a pirouette. It’s just that simple and that’s why you’re struggling so bad. I’m hoping you’ll take this advice to heart and find a good online bar class that works on your positions, turnout and very basic steps. Good luck!
Girl I'm not gonna lie, my physical technique is more advanced as I have been dancing for 11 years, but your spotting and turnout is really impressive. The improvement you've made over 6 months is insane to me, I really hope you keep dancing because you've got some serious talent, picking up an art that quick. Girls in my class don't as professional as you. The posture, everything, is STUNNING for six months. NEVER GIVE UP!!!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!
you are the absolute sweetest, thank you so much for your encouragement Ellie, it means the absolute world 🥺🥰
@@dearballet Just doing what I wish was done for me! My love for dancing and expression was never appreciated, so I want to make sure those who are new or old to the ballet community always feel like they are worthy and that their effort is paying off because it is!!! Keep shining ml!
we need more people like you in the world, reading your message gave me goosebumps. thank you1 You are such a role model! Sending you lots of positive energy 🤗 @@ellesversion13
@@dearballet Oh dear, no we need more people like you! You started ballet at 25 and look at you go now! The improvement and self discipline is insane. I'm typing the tips on another tab for you right now, love 💗
aww thank you so much, you made my day, truly grateful! ☺🥰@@ellesversion13
I started at 19. I ate, drank and sleepy ballet. I stretched in the morning, went to class at 8am to 9:30 and went to my office job (I got through the junior college I attended) then went back to class or classes if they had more. Got scholarships and sought out ANY free dance classes be it modern, folk, even medieval and square dancing! Dance is dance and I loved it! 7 days a week and give myself Barre when there were no classes. I got accepted the The Boston Conservatory of Music. I joined a few local companies and eventually had a company made for me to star in. I was discouraged at the get-go but I told them all they can get their tickets at the will-call window. Never EVER give up when you know this is what you were born to do. I lived it.
i'm starting now at eighteen! i've been obsessed with it all my life. i know so much about it i just never signed up for classes but now i think i'm going to learn.
@@fairyfarmsIM THE SAME AGE MEE TOOOO
@@fairyfarmsI stopped when i was 4 years old, and it may not be the same as before but hopefully it could reignite a passion that wasn’t there before??
I wish you luck
@@Cynical-kl3wy oh i also did a little ballet from 3-5. i didn't know that counted since i was so little but wowie! we have so much in common! i'm wishing you the best of luck too.
Thank you for this, I'm starting at 21 (it's been 3 months now) and I focus mainly on Afro, Kpop and Hiphop... I'm feeling discouraged today after practice but there is no way I'm giving up because nothing in this world makes me more happy than dancing does
As a dancer I am so happy for you, because theres absolutley never to late to start ballet, as long as you love it! :)
Aww thank you so much 🥹 YES! Nothing beats the joy it brings!! 🤍
i’m 14 started taking private lessons in november, i’ve had the same guilt and frustration of wishing i had started earlier. im constantly reminding myself that starting now is better than never. videos like this are so motivating, seeing people older than me starting to dance makes it feel like it’s not too late. i’m going to be entering a proper ballet class in september and i can’t wait to see where my dance journey goes. thanks for this video :)
This message warmed my heart! This is exactly why I made this video! It’s absolutely not too late. So excited for your journey ☺️✨you’re doing amazing!
starting at 14 is still young despite what people think! Even though you may not be as advanced as people your age who started dancing a lot younger your body is still very malleable. If you work hard you can definitely reach your goals :)
@@marshall1003 thank you so much for saying this, it means a lot!! 🫶🏼
14 is still not too old in the ballet world.
Update me girl, starting my dance journey too❤❤
Inspiring. As women we are told many times that we cannot do things because we are too old: dance, have children, wear the clothes we want to wear etc. It's great to see women like you break the limits and go for it. You may not mimic the dance abilities of someone who had the opportunities to do it years ahead of you. However, what is most important is that you are fulfilling your pathways of joy. Being the best is not important, because there is no way to go from there. Pursuing fun and fulfillment in life, and try to be better every day is essential.
You’re never too old to dance. Once a dancer, ALWAYS a dancer.
I started contemporary dance when i was 21 and started ballet in January of this year which was three months after i turned 22 and sometimes i wish i had started earlier too because dance has really helped me find myself and if it wasn't for dance I would still be that depressed autistic girl who came straight out of high school working a job I slowly started to hate, and sure sometimes i care too much about what others think and i compare myself to others and i have moments when i think i should give up, but then its those little victories I have and videos like these that help me to keep going, so here's to not giving up, we got this!
i started ballet at 4 and continued for 8 years until i had to quit. i'm 16 now, been thinking about starting again and these type of videos get me so motivated to re-start. you got this !
Me too but 5 and 17!!
me too!! but now im 18 and WISH i had started again at 16 so definitely go for it
Me tooo!! I started at 4 and then had to quit cuz the centre shut down. It re opened and then Covid happened .
I started at 2 and quit at 13 when COVID hit and started hating the sport, but now im back at 16🫶 best decision ever fr
@@holaaa1111 how were you 13 when covid hit and now you’re 16, i was also 14 when covid hit and now i’m 18
I've just turned 30 (literally today) and I have been thinking about taking ballet classes for adults lately. The timing of this video showing up today, and everything about the way it was done, gives me the motivation to start my dance journey too 🥰
Happy (belate) birthday
@@debk1650 thank you 🫶🥰
You can really go far at an older age and make huge advancements, receive all the benefits of strength, beauty, grace and posture, even without being able to perform with professional ballet companies.
I just joined competitive dance this year and I relate to “I could’ve been a better dancer if I just started earlier” but it’s so motivating to see how far you’ve gotten in 6 months.
Ah congrats that’s so exciting! Honestly even with my other friends that started dance later, that’s the same thing that we all tell each other, (that we wish we started earlier) but I promise you that with time the feeling goes away. And unfortunately it’s not just for dance, no matter what new challenge you try in life, your brain will always give you a hard time at first, but I promise you first hand that one day you will look back and be so so proud of yourself! You got this :)
I only was able to start to get classes at 23. It's been 10 months now and honestly I've been pretty sad, I think my expectations were high and my reality does not ally with it (I work a lot, so I don't have much time to practice). What frustrates me the most is how I'm never flexible enough. For the last two months I've been thinking about giving up, but this video really gave me some hope. (Sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language).
Girl I haven’t even started my ballet journey (even though I been wanting to to for 3 years) cause I’m a 0 flexible adult, I never did any kind of dance when growing up so I’m literally not flexible at all and I know I won’t be good at ballet but it looks so fun and beautiful 😩
I am 40, and i'm starting it now. I look like ballerina.
yeah you do!
Yes, you do!❤❤❤
Go, girl!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
God bless you through Jesus you will do it ❤ Let's gooo
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I just started in January (19 yo) and am starting pre pointe in 3/4 weeks, I'm super excited!!! I'm hopeful that I may be able to dance in a company one day if I work hard enough :)
Ah that’s absolutely incredible 🥹 congratulations!! I can sense through your message how passionate you are and I know that drive will allow you to accomplish everything that your heart desires ! 💌🤍
You absolutely can with the right training. But everyone wants to be in a company one day, so keep working towards that goal, and keep pushing yourself higher than everyone else. Take that private lesson. Compete in that competition. Hold the releve. Stay in that split. You CAN do it!!!!!
@@ellesversion13 it warms my heart, thank you so much for taking the time and uplifting them 🤗
couldnt agree more 🥰@@ellesversion13
@@dearballet We must encourage each other!! xx You guys are going amazing places, and you have to believe that you can do everything you put your mind to if you work hard and get back up!!!
I also began when I was in my twenties. It’s been six years… I’m now the best in my class. Have faith in yourself and keep doing what you love 💖🩰
I danced as a kid, a little bit of ballet, a little hip-hop/majorette, but stopped because 1, it takes a lot of time and commitment that my 7/8 year old self wasn't ready to give up, and 2, because taking professional ballet classes cost, and growing up with three other siblings around my age and being low middle class, spending all of my mother's money just so I could dance, wasn't an option. I got older and moved on to do music and art, but I've always craved dance, always mimicking chorography and making sure I stretched every day. I don't know if I'd ever want to do it professionally, don't know if I'd ever get that good, but I'm 18 now, and anything is possible, so why not learn what I can, and see where it takes me.
I'm starting ballet at 16, and this has given me so much inspiration and encouragement. We could never afford dance classes when I was younger, so I never had the chance to start. But now that I can pay for them myself, I wanted to give it a try. I was really discouraged because most people start ballet at a young age. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I can really relate to your journey, as my family also faced challenges growing up. It’s truly inspiring to hear that you’ve managed to start ballet classes on your own and follow your passion. You already have so much drive and determination and that's already something to be proud of. Plus, even while you’re at work, let yourself dream about those ballet classes-you’ve earned this chance, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way. Thanks again for the support and for letting me be a part of your journey
When I was 11 I fell in love with rhythmic gymnastics, I was obsessed with it but unfortunately was sure that my time had gone so I just exercised at home.
When I was 13 I fulfilled my dream and went to sport school. I was the happiest person in the world you know. I was happy just to be in the gym, to see clubs, ribbons - it was breathtaking. And it seemed weird that other girls take it for granted. I was 13, they were 3-8, I was the most clumsy, the tallest, but the happiest.
I broke my toe after a half a year of trainings, my coach didn’t want to take me again so I left gymnastics.
In the uni I had an opportunity to do gymnastics again and was the happiest person again. I was very diligent. We were preparing for the uni competition I was keen on gymnastics, forgot about studying, but competition finally was cancelled (2021 year). I was devastated. I had been dreaming about competition for 9 years.
My dream didn’t come true.
I graduated, my interests changed: work, friends, boys, dances.
I gave up on gymnastics.
But now I saw your video and feel inspired again. I don’t know if I still love gymnastics, but I can try one more time and may be be the happiest person again.
the terror when i saw you wearing pointe shoes after 4 months lol. great job!
Aw thank you!! yes that’s why I wrote a disclaimer ☺️
6months!? I've been training for four years. And your turnout is better than mine. I started when I was young but had a 6 year rest period and now I've started again. Pointe assessments are coming up. Wish me luck!
You clearly have a lot of natural talent and potential!
Thank you. I am 24 and in the same situation as you:Regretting not doing it as a kid.This video Is my motivation to do it
This motivated me so much and gave a a kick in the butt to train more ☺️
Ahh thank you for your message!! You got this 🥹✨🩰
Muchas gracias! No sabes cuánto necesitaba esto hermosa, maravillosa, preciosa personita al otro lado del mundo! Eres increíble, muchas gracias por mostrarme otro lado de la resiliencia que mis ojos no podían apreciar ❤
This brought tears to my eyes! I was applauding you while watching. This just proves that it's never too late to start doing something new and working on your dreams. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey.
I started ballet when I was in grade 7, now I am in grade 9 and whenever I look at the younger girls who are in the same level as me I get discouraged and feel bad for myself because I keep on looking back on the years I missed of doing ballet but now I realize the improvement I had made on only doing it for 2 years. I went from having zero flexibility, excluding my back bends, to having my left and right leg split and left leg hold. My turnout and arches have improvement tremendously. I am so proud of myself for the work I had made, I even managed to be invited to my dance studios competition team. This video was inspiring to me and to others to continue working hard.
the heart attack of seeing pointe shoes brough out at 4mo and then reading your disclaimer lol - but I actually kind of like that idea as like a motivation tool - so many of us are working towards those pointe shoes. Your journey is amazing and isnpiring
Yes exactly it helped me to look up to something! Thank you so much, wishing you all the best on your ballet journey 😊
i started around the same time, september 2021. i was 15 and i am still going to this day and i cannot believe how far i have come. it is never too late!!!!!
I'm 16 and I started contemporary and ballet last month, I know it's a bit late but your video encouraged me. Thank you so much, you've improved a lot❤
Aw thank you! Be proud of yourself for starting, that's a huge accomplishment and remember that you’re right on time. I’m cheering for you! ❤️
Hi, thank you, congrats. I am 20, I was just searching for ballet class. I have danced in front of a mirror privately in my room since I was 11; I love it. Watching Billy Elliot moved me to give this a go. I have been feeling numb lately. So eff it, I will try.!
Thank you so much for this!
I had to stop taking ballet classes as a child, and in the 14 years that followed, I have felt like a part of me was missing, and the urge to start dancing ballet again has been getting stronger and stronger.
I love watching ballet videos, but at the same time, they make me really sad because I always think that I could be that good now if I had never stopped, but now I never will be because I'm too old to become good at ballet. Honestly, quitting ballet is one of my deepest regrets.
But this week, I finally told myself that maybe I won't be as good as other dancers, but that doesn't mean I can't be good at all, and it doesn't mean I can't still enjoy the process. So I finally messaged a ballet school and I'm going to rehearsal next week, and I couldn't be more excited.
This video boosted my confidence, and strengthened my belief that I can still become a good or decent ballet dancer, and simply enjoy the dancing and feel complete again.
i’m 15 and i really wanna start ballet! i’m a bit scared but i love everything about it
I just turned 40 yesterday. I want to take dance classes to appreciate my body more. I’ve never been strong in my joints (ran track tore my acl & meniscus) and it took a lot of my confidence away. But dance is so beautiful and the women so strong and disciplined I think it’s a nice transition as I enter my midlife just as a warmup and body conditioning
this message made me smile so much, I 100% agree and I'm fully rooting for you!! It will be the best decision you could make!! ✨ & Happy Birthday!! 40 is soo young, you have DECADES of dance in front of you! 💕
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This year I turned 15 and have been feeling that being good at ballet is just something that is not possible for me because of my current level, I started ballet when I was 7 but my classes, while fun, were not very serious. It was just one of my moms friends teaching ballet at a church, and I never pushed myself to succeed or push my limits to improve. But this year I realized just how amazing professional ballerinas are, and while I never plan to be a professional (I want to devote my life to being the best mother I can be someday) I want to be good at dance because I love it so much. And I finally realized that if people in their 20s and even older can do it I most certainly can. This summer I am working very hard to improve my flexibility, strength, and technique before classes start again. You have helped to inspire me, thank you.
Watch the movie Chariots of Fire and pursue it. God loves his people to excel in their talents marriage and mother hood can follow. ❤
Traumatic life events ripped me away from any dream I had for ballet at the time that I started in my teens. I was also a backcountry Nordic athlete, and deeply in love with traditional Chinese martial arts (Ba Gua Zhang)
Thankfully, I am in phase in my life where I am reconnecting with it because it just would not let go of me, after many years of feeling trapped in my body in a condition that I did not want to be in, from obesity to numerous health issues, the scale is heading downward, and my spirit is heading upward and I am visiting the very thing that truly helped me remember who I am and what my power is, this gift of movement in all its beautiful art forms. how can I not be deeply moved by how wonderful it all is, and all your stories?
Here's to the blessing of awakening to yourself and the power that lies within 😇
Im 15 and wanna start ballet!! I feel so free when i dance, as if i can control everything. I've never done any type of dance, so i just move my body. But the elegance and grace of ballet dancers reach my heart every time i watch them. It's so strange. How can they make it look so easy and effortless? I wanna do ballet so bad, but the only thing that's holding me back is the fact that it's so expensive. My mom told me i could try out ballet, but when she saw how expensive it was, she immediately refused. Now im just working on my strength and flexibility so that if I ever have a chance to do ballet, I'll be a bit prepared. Also, it's horrible how many people with the same dream as me struggle with the same reason. I hope we can live our dream one day❤
Also, you are so good for a 25 year old woman!! Like the technique and grace, i can see you put a lot of effort. And oh yeah, the fact that you only did 6 MONTHS of ballet? Like what? Girly, you're amazing!!!
this is beautiful and so inspiring! i've always loved ballets and admired ballerinas. thank you for sharing your journey with us 💌
Progress is beautiful. Never give up the passion. ❤
thank you! 💕🥹
This is beautiful, very inspiring
thank you! :)
I`m 14 and wanted to do ballet since I`m 4. My parents never had the money to send me to a ballet course. But now I REALLY want to start and feel so bad beacause I didn`t start younger. The problem is that I can`t even do the splits and am very inflexible. Also, I can`t find anyone offering beginner courses for teenagers.
Im 14 and im restarted ballet. I was so excited but i was also very VERY nervous bc i thought i wasnt going to be good enough and i overthinked a lot. Now im one week in and i dont regret my decision at all im enjoying it so much
So happy you kept going, congratulations, I hope it's going well 🥹😊
I’m 21, I started ballet when I was 18 but gave up so many times and was thinking about what is the point of trying until your video popped up!!! Thank you for giving me hope!
This was powerful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy it resonated with you.🥹
I love ballet so much and I'm almost 17 and i want to start NOW and I also want to do ice skating and I keep grieving who I could have been but I also have to remind myself that I felt the same way at 7 years old when I thought it was too late for me to start ballet. after 10 years of saying oh, if I had started last year, I am finally going to do it! I hope. I have school starting soon and its going to be difficult to manage just that, so what I am going to do for myself is to tell myself to just start dancing & skating even if I don't have an instructor at the moment.. I am not going to start on ballet without an instructor because I don't want to develop bad habits, but figure skating I already know a bit about and I will just do other dance styles to get my body moving.
When i was a kid,i did ballet for almost 6 years until i quit! obviously i wasn’t on pointe because my foot bones haven’t really strengthened,but i only quit bc i wanted to be cool like my sister and quit to.Im SO mad that i did that but im starting soon again! looking up to you 💕
Aw I know how you feel. Honestly, so many of us have these regrets, but I promise you that these feelings will subside. It's all part of the process. The important part of that you're going back to doing what you love and the fact that you have 6 years of ballet under your belt will help you so much! Wishing you the best as you start again! 💕
Your video's inspire me so much, i seriously adore your content and i hope you keep going!
your positive energy is contagious, thank you so much!! 🥹😊
hi hi - i’m just now starting at 26 and really need these vids, please keep making them!!
aww congrats!! thank you for your support, I really appreciate it!!
I really needed this video!
I love ballet so much but I never actually tried, your video is inspiring
Lift each other up!
i think with ballet there's too much pressure to be the best in the room, like if you do this sport you HAVE to do it professionally or take it far, (which can also be seen in other sports of course) but i think it's important to remember that even people who did it as a kid won't necessarily become a professional and its not about that, it's just about having fun, feeling prettyand elegant and ultimately doing a fun lil dance. If you like dance then you should be able to do it without feeling like you should've done better for it, you're fine as you are.
I'm staring my first ballet class next week can't wait. I'm 27 btw. I've always loved it as a kid then life happens and I wanted to pick it back up again.
I know how you feel 1000%. Congratulations on starting again, I hope you're first class went well 😊
I started ballet at 21 but life got in the way. Having to work and support myself got in the way. Now I am 34 and starting again. Had put myself on a strict high protein low carb diet.
You inspired me to work HARDER.
This is very inspiring thank you
Beautiful inspiration ❤️
You have a really good basics: turnout,flexibility and good feet. Technik and strength can be trained! So keep up!! 🎉 I wish my left feet (which is anatomatically quite unflexible) were like yours😢
Thank you for inspiring me ❤
Woww!!!!! This is the same for me, there were so many things that I wish I would of started. I am 20 years old and I look at my life and there is just so many things I wish I done. I spent all of high school focused on academics and didn't have a life outside of that except cheer. So it was just cheer and school, but now I regret not having fun. I just want to have that thing that I can go to and depend on. Like when your mad, you can just do that one thing for hours on end. I did competitive cheer when I was younger and did it in high school as well, but didn't continue because college competitive is completely different. I did basketball when I was younger and I was really good at it, but I quit because I was on an all boys team. Now some things that I want to try are ice skating, boxing and archery. I really want to start these things before the end of the year.
July 22nd, 2024
Thank you for this 🥹 I know I don’t have as much time in my schedule + I’m not as serious about ballet, but I hope I can do it once every week and someday try pointe.!!! I took my first ballet class (first dance class, PERIOD) yesterday and I definitely have a long way to go !!
"I was so mad at myself for not starting as a kid" this is me today, I started dancing Afro and Kpop 3 months but I feel greedy having dreams of being a professional dance when I started at 21 no matter how much work I'm willing to put into it because people who are successful now, the dance teachers, choreographers, backup dancers or any type of professional dancer have worked so hard to be where they are and I feel greedy wanting that too
Absolutely love it❤
You’re such a winner ❤
i deeply needed this, thank you 🤍🩰
So motivational, I wish you the best for your future. For you’re already doing extremely well. And I mean really, really, REALLY good. And new subscriber! Lots of love
LOVE THIS! ❤
Awww thank you Elizabeth ❤️❤️
Please reply if you want a couple extra corrections because I'd be more than happy to help 💗💗
I would love that, thank you so much 🥰🥰
@@dearballet
DISCLAIMER*
All of the advice has either come directly from my instructors (ballet, pilates, conditioning), the director of my ballet school or my own experience having performed in over 25 concerts. I am also not trying to undermine your absolute talent and love for this art. You are stunning and these are just some tips on how to keep improving, because even the greatest prima ballerina can never be perfect.
At the clip of four months training, when you bring your foot to the front, your knee sort of collapsed in on itself. This is because your turnout was not holding your leg and hip enough, so in that movement, only your foot should move. When you don't have turnout, you can look uncomfortable and unprofessional, so if it means your leg has to be lower for the turnout, so be it. Don't engrave bad habits into your mind🌟
In a couple of your shorts I notice that you often try to hide in what I call "your box". Watch this video to understand better ruclips.net/user/shorts7ShmH-vRelc , but if you don't feel comfortable clicking links ( not that I'm a creep, just I know some people don't like it) , all you have to do is use painters or masking tape to create a box shape that is about 1 cubic meter on the floor in your home. Now imagine that this extends up to above your head, like a Barbie doll box for humans. Expand to a pose that "breaks" your box, like a lengthened arabesque with arms in a fourth or fifth (arabesque or normal), or maybe a second on releve with extended neck and arms in fifth. Then close back in and slump your shoulders and stand in a non confident fifth position arms in first. You know you're expanding properly if your armpits, neck and sometimes thighs can breathe. This will make you look more confident and comfortable taking up space on stage or in class. 🩰
Okay and my last tip is on arms. To get the gist of this one I would really recommend this video, I showed it to my Grade 1's and they all ahd amazing arms! I find that people who didn't do classes as a child or don't have a professional teacher always have something going on with their arms and hands, so the arms and hands can often look very tense or floppy and their thumbs are poking out. When your arms are in first position, you want to have soft hands, with a slight bend in the fingers and thumbs hiding behind your palms like a shy little bunny. (that's the analogy I use for my pre primaries, sorry) And your arms should look soft, but if someone was to hit them or push down, they'd stay right in place (that's a fun exercise with your ballet friends is pushing each others firsts and seconds down.) Remember hen in first position (transitioning or a fixed position), they should be at the height of your belly button. And finally, try as hard as you can to hold that arm up and in position during barre exercises and turns. Even when the teacher is going around correcting arms, don't just put them up when she or he gets there, hold them until it gets to your turn. This will improve your endurance over time and you will be able to withstand tricky situations like the music cutting out onstage (I know from experience). Depends on your dance school, most will let you keep dancing, but some make you hold a position for as long as it takes for the music to come back so you never know. This rule also applies to any arabesques or anything, if the teacher is checking, hold it. 💗
That's all I'm going to comment for now because it's hard to remember a lot of corrections, but if you have any concerns or questions about my comment please feel free to ask if you need further explanation or guidance. Have a lovely day!💗💗💗💗
@@dearballet omg I just realised that took me an hour haha
I'm starting ballet at 14 but nobody encourages me even my mother she said it's dangerous and my dad thinks it's a matter of time until I become bored but I love ballet so much I'll never be bored of my dream
I started ballet when i was 2 did it for 9 years then i moved countries and never got back into it for 2 years now im back done 2 more years 11 years in total i love ballet so much
Thank you
25? Hold my beer while I started at 35!
To be fair, nowhere near as serious about it as you seem to be.
Ah that’s amazing 😃😃 we can start at any age !! ✨✨
Wow! Awesome job :) I'm 26 and am thinking about starting contemporary!
What was the audio originally from?
This is Les Brown in 1996. 'It's Not Over Until You Win'
Awww I love contemporary!! I encourage you 10000% ! Yes it’s from the incredible Les Brown, from the website archive . org (copyright free), the info is also in my description for future reference if ever ☺️
@@MushiMusedyes thank you for helping her ✨
@@dearballet Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Loved this video
@@MushiMused aww thank you!! I really appreciate it 💌
I want to start so badly but I need to lose a bunch of weight first 😔 Any tips on how to do this fast will be much appreciated 🙏
how often do you train ? I know this is very depended on each person needs , but I'm curious to know how you approached this . I'm eager to give everything, though I've been experiencing some setbacks . How does your current weekly schedule looks like and how did you progress to it as a beginner ? I'm not sure if I'm doing too much or too little or maybe not training smart enough .
PLEASEEE shate tips, I'm 17 and rwally want to start dance
Im turning 30 this year. I was on the fence but after this vid, Im doing it! thank you! How many hours do you practice per day/week?
This message made me SO happy! I promise you it’s the best decision you could make!
DANCE SCHEDULE
At the beginner I would go to class 2x a week (90 min x 2 = 3h/week).
Then I started going to extra classes, so I would go 4-5 times a week. (90 min 4.5 = 7h ish)
Then in summer I did 5-6 times per week.
These past few weeks I’ve been quite busy so I do 1-2x a week, but usually I do 2-3X / week!
And there are times were there was a 2-3 weeks where I missed class!
All this to say, my teachers recommends 2x a week, but sometimes life gets in the way and at least if you can go 1x/week or 2-3 time a month you will see improvement!
I also sync my dance schedule to my menstrual cycles so sometimes I have so much energy and I’ll go 4-5x week, whereas when I’m on my period I’ll let myself rest and push harder the following week!
SOOO, experiment for what works best for your body! Just the fact that you’re going to the studio is huge, so be proud of yourself 💗💗
@@dearballet Thanks for the encouragement! I'm excited.
Let me know how it goes! 😍@@rachelroth2150
I started ballet at 10 but quit a year later. Now I'm 23, I want to start again. But I'm scared, during adolescence I did a lot of things like stretching my ears, piercings, tattoos so I'm not sure if I should start. I don't know what others will think about my body
Hi, thank you so much for sharing your journey. It’s amazing that you want to get back into ballet! I totally understand the fear, but honestly, I see people with tattoos, piercings, etc, in ballet classes all the time and never once thought anything negative. Those things truly don’t mean anything and I know it’s hard but we should all be proud of our past. I can feel in your message how much you care about ballet and that’s all that matters. And truly, we are all struggling with our own insecurities and I’m sure you will have a positive experience. We all get doubts and insecurities, but I promise you it’s worth it on the other side. And I actually believe you have the chance to inspire others by being true to yourself, and I’m sure you’ll rediscover the joy that made you start in the first place. You got this!
@@dearballet Thank you so much☺️ Your words are really inspiring and make me want to try even more, with all my insecurities and worries
@@maruyaay aw thank you! I meant every word. Rooting for you! ☺️
This is so inspiring… did you teach yourself?
I started at 22 and COVID ended it for me 😢 now I just wait to begin again
Let’s do it ❤
I couldve started young too😢❤ but Im doing well now
PLEASE WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SONG ALSO UR PROGRESS IS STUNNING
Nvm I found it y'all it's called Etude No 1 for String Quartet by Peter Sandburg
omg so sorry for delay, thank you so much !! Yes exactly from epidemic sound 🤍🤍🤍🤍
You don’t get how hard ballet is on month one it’s when you train everyday for a year that you know :)
does anyone have tips for spotting/doing doubles and triples
how many hours of dance lessons did you have per week?
Were you already flexible before starting ?
I was in high school because of cheerleading but it came back pretty quickly :)
Thank you! ❤
Ach! At the beginning, 12 elevés were way too many and a sous-sus off the barre for more than 3 seconds was impossible. For a few months I'd considered the class a success if I had not fallen to the floor. The teacher and fellow students were kind and gentle as they knew I was doing my best. The challenges continue, but I'm up to them.
You were already flexible before starting? I'm kinda insecure about that when I get to go to classes.
I totally understand how you feel, as I felt the same, but I assure you that you don't need to worry about that! I was flexible in highschool, but I wasn't super flexible when I started ballet. The beginner classes truly didn't require flexibility (as you're learning the basics). I promise the flexibility will come and it's nothing to worry about!
How months it took to get your first points as a begginer?
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How old were you when you started?
24 going on 25 :)
i have so many questions about ballet, so someone can answer them in dm please (im french soooo)
Wait you got pointe after 3months!?!? DID I READ THAT RIGHT!?
Update: I did not wait till the disclaimer, I got excited lol
hahaha no I was just too curious to know the feeling ☺️
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I’m not trying to be mean but a lot of the moves that you’re doing are more advanced and you may need a little bit more technical training
Pointe in 6 months??? Maybe I should ask my teacher about pointe
She didn't actually go on poine. She just tried in once to see what it felt like. She waited two years before she did it properly.
no, that's way too fast, two years is the absolute minimum. you could break an ankle if your muscles aren't trained properly first
This is a hard video for me to watch as a ballet dancer. I applaud people starting as adults but it has to be done the right way. I’m not sure whoever is teaching your class but they shouldn’t be, it almost upsets me enough to start teaching myself. EVERYTHING about ballet comes out of having the right form. If you don’t you will never improve and never go anywhere. You’re doing steps that are only for someone that has the basics down first and if you don’t have them, they’ll never be right. It’s like trying to run when you haven’t learned to walk or stand. It’s really frustrating that someone is taking your money and not showing you the basics. There are people on YT that can start you out right so you can improve. If I didn’t care I wouldn’t have left an extremely long comment. Work on the basic positions and your turnout, if you don’t master that you will never be able to do a pirouette. It’s just that simple and that’s why you’re struggling so bad. I’m hoping you’ll take this advice to heart and find a good online bar class that works on your positions, turnout and very basic steps. Good luck!
Ok, calm down, it's just ballet
The mask ruined it
I’m not trying to be mean but a lot of the moves that you’re doing are more advanced and you may need a little bit more technical training
yes I think she should do more barre first