God loves you! He wants to have a relationship with you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! He can give you so much mercy, joy, peace and love!
Awe! I love how he “saw” her fear and played grooves. There was such kindness in that. Just so sincere and focused on getting getting her comfortable. The essential key to a gentleman
@Raj Sakaria Nah even oldies who dance got that positive vibe, especially the ones doing it for health. Most toxic dance community I gotta say is ballet.
We really need people like Kyle as our teachers who dont mock us but helps us to be better and comfortable being awkward. They both really worked hard and it turned out to be the best ! I wish I could do this .
I just feel like her...I relate to this so much...seeing the first half of this really made me emotional because I'm just the same...I want to dance too...
Yeah... Its hard because you miss SO many good chances because of yp8r lack of confidence and because sometimes you think you wernt good enough for it anyways like you'll mess up.... And you end up hating your self because you didn't have the guts...But then you think that maybe it was for the best even though it hurt... Alot...And sometimes it makes you emotional.. because everything you went through...
Couldn't agree more! A lot of people can show how to dance, but it takes so much patience and faith in your students to make them dance out of joy like he does.
I was a little teary eyed with how well she did, and so excited to see her transformation as she became more confident. When she said "it was me all along," my heart really went out to her. But then Eugene at the end had me burst out laughing, and I lost it, LOL
Well i mean she's worked on a single choreography for 30 days. The teacher didn't try to teach her to dance, he tried to teach her to dance THIS dance. It's easy to learn a choreography, but it's extremely difficult to learn the dance
I feel so happy for every everyone who feels confident while dancing. I tried dancing for myself and ended up crying, because I felt so uncomfortable lol
Hey, you are gonna find your style and be comfortable with yourself! Just please don't give up on that...I hope you're still trying and if you are I know you're doing great🖤🥺
okay im just gonna say this. its completely normal to feel uncomfortable when starting. you gotta start somewhere, you know? you're not gonna get any better without making mistakes!
Well you are good by your own body, personality. So love loveyourself. If you still cant love yourself go to see some bts songs and bts inspirational quotes😄
Cassandra Shaw same sis! i always felt really frigid (still do, but not AS much anymore) and just literally couldn’t dance for the life of me. however, watching this video motivated me to get into dancing to kpop songs as there’s so many dances and easy access to tutorials, and now ive improved so much over time of practicing.
She had to come out of that shell and defeat her own insecurities. She could have had the best dance instructor in the world but if he hadn't gotten her to that point then she never would have felt that.
I love how the background dancers during the final performance sometimes sneaked a peak at her and kinda smiled proudly seeing how she was enjoying herself. That's how I interpreted it at least :)
She took the lessons so well. As an insecure shy person I wouldve made so many self deprecating jokes, excuses, and have given up super quick. I probably wouldve cried. The eye contact thing genuinely terrified me I'm also tryna learn how to dance. And watching her look so darn good really inspired me
@@ruumuur LMAO I never reply to comments but I was literally just dancing to Sugar Rush by BIBI and I opened youtube to get dance move inspirations. I don't consider myself a dancer cuz i really only know 1 full dance. but I've danced in front of my friends to be silly and they said it was good. I've also grown into a much more confident and out going person. This comment was really wholesome so thank you! I hope you're having a great day wherever you are! 🌷
6:23 "It breaks my heart when people don't have the confidence to just do what they want to do" SO TRUUUE! thank you for that words, especially being an experienced choreographer and still that open as a person
"and my body wasn't a joke, and I had fun, and I had the best time" what a beautiful statement towards the end. I'm obsessed with this transformation, congratulations ashly! girl you did the damn thing and then some
"My body wasn't a joke" I felt it so much I used to take dance classes for 5 years and I loved dancing, till one time that I danced in front of my classmates and they made fun of me, I stopped dancing and today I miss it so much. Don't let anybody make fun of what you love. (Sorry for my bad English) Edit- thank you so so much everyone 🥺❤️ gained my confidence back thanks to you guys 💕 And Remember, the only way to dance right is to have fun.
I know it's easier said than done, but if you love something, don't let others get in the way. It'll take time, but I know if you go for what you want then you can achieve your dreams. You can do this!
As being a dancer for 8 years, this is incredibly amazing. Coming from not knowing how to dance to knowing how to dance in 30 days is absolutely incredible. Congrats her cause she grew and should grow more as a dancer
Megan Miles I really like dancing but I could never take dancing lessons I've been dancing for a couple of months and I feel like getting better do you have any tips? I'm struggling lmao
Y / N oooo u living the y/n life? XD wait for Jimin to walk up to you lmao but me too just try harder you might get better at it just like that, and hey who knows?
seeing ash talk about his struggles with his body/being himself from 6 years ago vs seeing him now on instagram post-transition and feeling confident in himself is so great
Probably the most un-cry-worthy video, but I cried because seeing the confidence burst out of this amazing woman was unbelievable. We need more female advocates like this promoting how important it is to be confident in your own skin. Thanks Ashly xx
Me but I’ve had this video saved and on replay for years. It really shook me when I saw, and that they change so much in a few years, it’s crazy man. ❤
When Kyle Hanagami said “she still has a little awkwardness to her, but that’s what make her great!” wanna hug him😩 thank u for appreciating our awkward queen💕💕 12:15
I genuinely cried whilst watching this, I loved seeing Ashley improve day by day - both mentally and musically!! Very very inspiring for me who's just beginning my dance journey at 22
More dancing. Learning more stuff you wanna do. Is there any sport you've always wanted to do? Or wanted to learn makeup, or what? When you're doing something you're passionate about, it shows. Sidenote- watching you learn to do SIlks would be really fun.
I really want to dance sexy and challenge myself but I'm totally bad at dancing. Can't learn within coach. I learn to dance from youtube. and i was so cringey of myself.
I love the end where Ashly has this moment of relief and self-reflection, then it cuts to Eugene being like "she just slapped her cooch on the floor". Had me dead
The best thing about dance is when the music hits and the nervousness from performing dissipates and you feel really free. Because of this you can really get out of your mind and be confident with your body. It's one of the most gratifying feelings because it helps you feel sexy with yourself. Ashly really shows this so glad she did this!! Dance is 20% technique and 80% confidence / energy.
expreshayne this is soooo right and relatable, any issue or insecurity you have with your body or your confidence goes away, it's one of the best feelings in the world 💕
expreshayne exactly, I am always the tomboy and I get so nervous before a stage, but after the songs starts, bam. Plus, I'm the one girl who when the song is off, cannot remember my steps, but as soon as the music comes on I just move. No thinking involve.
Lowkey wish I worked at Buzzfeed so I can openly try to unlock certain aspects of myself and be able to say that I’m doing it for work without feeling awkward and saying I’m doing it for myself irl
Alice Lacson me too!! I was literally just googling how to apply at buzzfeed but then im like..: i don’t think 16 years old can work there but then im like maybe i can do intern but then again id have to travel to ny all the time
She could really benefit from daily affirmations. I thought it was bogus or silly, but it has really helped me realize all the negative language I use on myself and changing the things you say to and about yourself really makes such a difference!
Ash saying "I don't like my body, okay?" makes so much sense now that we know that "she" was actually a handsome "he". Love seeing him happy as he is now.
As much as I'm EXTREMELY impressed with Ashly and how hard she tried and how well she did I'm also really impressed with the teachers! I mean I don't think many teachers could make someone who knows next to nothing about dance into someone performing a what seemed like flawless routine! Props to all involved for sure!
what a transformation omg both her skills and confidence i’m amazed it would be amazing if choreographers held boot camps like this for all us awkward people out there!
+jazz lin Same! So what I trying is finding a song with a nice beat I can learn, dance to the song first, then teach myself a dance to the song step by step and put it all together and BAM Choregraphy!
jazz lin I'm a dancer, and believe me when I say this, I felt the same way. I finally pushed away my fear and decided to do it. At first, I felt awkward. But now I've been doing it for 5 years and honestly I can shake my body so much in front of limitless people. I think you should do what I did
I literally cried at the end when you said that this version of you was inside yourself the whole time!! Sooo inspirational, beautiful, thank you for sharing this!!
YAS GIRL SLAY. also KYLE OMG HI. and that part 6:22 where he's like "it breaks my heart when people don't have the confidence to just do what they want." I actually feel so inspired to be more confident now ^^
I don't know if someone from buzzfeed is actually gonna read this but I just want to say thank you for those couple of videos about body confidence. Like this one and the Ladylike Pole Dancing one are just wonderful because they are about being happy with yourself and there is no talk of body type or anything. It just proves that beauty is really on the inside. Thank you and please keep them coming !
WHAT DA F***, I WAS NOT READY FOR THIS, let alone that freaking sexy floor move @15:25!!! Ashly just slayed my entire existence. And I'm amazed and so proud of her.
When she said “my body wasn’t a joke” ugh, my heart. I want to take dance classes now. I was confident once, for a few months and that was it in my entire life. I would like to feel that way again. 😞
I've never been confident (at least, not to the level of Ashly at the end of this video)...I mean, I am a little bit more confident now than I was growing up but I've always had MAJOR self-esteem/self-confidence issues and am very shy...I've also been wanting to take dance lessons for ages but either I can't afford it or it clashes with my work schedule.
@@angelhuntress21 Dude whoever you are, I hope you reach your goal and your confidence blooms like a QUEEN cause I have a feeling YOU DESERVE IT!!! But whatever happens you happiness comes first, but also be KIND! Always BE Happy
Yes you can. Confidence is gained different ways for different people. I know that it may be difficult to something you want to all because of self-consciousness. Let yourself figure out what makes you happy.
2021 and just seen this video. I love how supportive and nice everyone is when someone doesn't know how to dance. This was mainly about her self confidence and she definitely found it. She did awesome!
I love how she points out that "the version of me that was sexy at the end was me all along. It was just me being confident with who I am". This is a confidence boost for everyone!
This video has helped me in so many ways over the past 5-6 years. I've gotten into my schools marching band and started dancing with my Satin Divas (flag girlies) and its forced me out my bubble. Never thought it was possible, but this video of Ashly showed me otherwise. Thank you, guys, for putting out this video!!!!
It should be qouted!!! Kyle said " I just feel sad when the people don't have the confidence to do what they want to do " Yeah that's me !!! But I learned things from this video that just pop up from no where!☺
As a dancer watching you thrive was absolutely amazing! I cried seeing the final performance as you having an impeccable amount of courage and confidence compared to day one made my heart so warm! You looked hot! Congrats on building more love for yourself and the fact that it was through dance is so wonderful to see
Same me too I was very proud since how hard she worked and thrived . I myself have been dancing for the pass 7 years both hip hop and ballet and it's definitely not easy and to see her do that at the end is truly amazing
I love how she's just smiling every now and then during the performance. You can clearly see that she's enjoying it. I feel like she gets awkward from time to time but her aura on stage damn. She nailed it
This comment is 4 years late, but this was so much fun to watch! You just inspired me to go back to those dancing classes and HAVE FUN! No matter if I slay the moves on that particular day, I just need to approach this in a different way and your entire video was just the best reminder that, yes, I can have fun, yes, I can have confidence while dancing and being me. Thank you so much for having shared your experience! You were absolutely amazing to watch ***!!
So, my grandma for 2 yrs was trying to convince me to go learn how to dance, but I declined every time. Even my mom tried to teach me while listening to the radio. I always ran away because I was so awkward with my movements. A couple days ago I watched this video and I decided to go take some dance classes. Tomorrow will be my first legit time when I will dance thanks to you. Wish me luck ^^
“Don’t be afraid to touch yourself; it’s your body.”
WHY DOES THIS FEEL LIKE A REVELATION TO ME.
Same!
He genuinely said that. Love him
sameeeeeee
Lol the number of times I’ve had dance teachers tell teenage me that
@CatCatCat Cat ruclips.net/video/wv-34w8kGPM/видео.html 😂
"The version of me that was sexy at the end was me all along"
That hit hard.
I KNOW RIGHT
I almost cried
i read this and i cried
i literally started crying when she said that
Dude... the CONFIDENCE she gained is just magical.
It’s true when they say confidence is the best accessory. :)
God loves you! He wants to have a relationship with you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! He can give you so much mercy, joy, peace and love!
Awe! I love how he “saw” her fear and played grooves. There was such kindness in that. Just so sincere and focused on getting getting her comfortable. The essential key to a gentleman
It is a sign of a good teacher as well.
💯💯🖤🖤
"It breaks my heart when people don't have the confidence to just do what they want to do,"
well dang, why you gotta call me out like that.
i mean yahh that hit different
That felt like an arrow into my heart
I legit am sobbing right now, like whyyy can’t I just be confident
Yeah that was deep
Lol No samee
Why is no one talking about how supportive everyone was?
I was thinking about the same thing
Yesss
All I heard was “I”
Dance communities are always like that. Unless they’re boomers
@Raj Sakaria Nah even oldies who dance got that positive vibe, especially the ones doing it for health. Most toxic dance community I gotta say is ballet.
My dance teacher is CONSTANTLY telling me "Dance is 90% confidence"
I couldn't agree more but its also about body movement which i lack most of the time djshdh
Ash Lee same I can’t even do a body roll properly I just flop all over the place 😂🤣
Nice to know. Thanks for sharing this!
Is it Mina Ashido?
@@Billie_Carter1 Kacchan🥺
We really need people like Kyle as our teachers who dont mock us but helps us to be better and comfortable being awkward. They both really worked hard and it turned out to be the best ! I wish I could do this .
Exactly mine was like why you don't know anything ? So they basically made fun of me constantly.
@@jimjam5353 same lol
Mine was like lose weight then only then you'll be able to dance. I was just 4 kgs overweight
When Kyle said that she had a certain awkwardness but that's what's makes her great and he looked so proud, I died of love
Same!!!
SAME HERE IM SO DEAD
“It breaks my heart to see people who don’t have the confidence to just do what they want to do”
That hit different, man 👀
Blue I was literally looking to find this comment to see if anyone felt that like I did 😳
I just feel like her...I relate to this so much...seeing the first half of this really made me emotional because I'm just the same...I want to dance too...
very true i get scared to dance in public, i do dance but not to the fullest i know i can when i am at home. Career too and other things
Yeah... Its hard because you miss SO many good chances because of yp8r lack of confidence and because sometimes you think you wernt good enough for it anyways like you'll mess up.... And you end up hating your self because you didn't have the guts...But then you think that maybe it was for the best even though it hurt... Alot...And sometimes it makes you emotional.. because everything you went through...
I feel the same. Can we be a support group?? 😭
Let’s also talk about how Kyle is SUCH a sweetheart and so so so encouraging and kind
IKRRR I NEED SOMEONE LIKE HIM IN MY LIFE
I know he is so sweet
Couldn't agree more! A lot of people can show how to dance, but it takes so much patience and faith in your students to make them dance out of joy like he does.
@@melanievillalta1811 I aspire to be like him!
5:00 #KyleHanagami so HOT i loveeeee it babe
Can I hire Kyle to be my life coach!? What a genuinely nice human being.
I cried when she said: "The version of me that was sexy at the end was me all along. It was just me being confident with who I am."
Nobody like this comment anymore, it’s at 666 likes
bruh me tooooo
Hahaha me too, actually welled up seeing her become so confident with herself!
When she said that, I immediately remember Agatha from TSGE by Soman Chainani
Glad I wasn't the only one getting choked up 😓😩
“Something’s missing right here.”
“Yeah, the boobs.”
-killed me
me 😂
Ashley is me :')
😂😂
😂😂
so me 😂💔
it's incredible: when a woman has confidence in herself, she is immediately more beautiful
I couldn't agree more!!
Ohhh can't agree more
FACTS
Tbh that’s with both male and females
Very true
I was a little teary eyed with how well she did, and so excited to see her transformation as she became more confident. When she said "it was me all along," my heart really went out to her. But then Eugene at the end had me burst out laughing, and I lost it, LOL
Julianne : “There something missing here”
Ashley: “Yea the boobs”
😂love Ashley
Dais mo Felt that hard 😂
Damn 5.5k likes with only 1 comment? Im gonna be 2nd comments
Lmao
i felt that LMAO
Why only 4 replies lol
The fact that she learnt this in 30 days and I still cant dance after 3 years hits different...
Learn one move a day master that move on that day
She has dance teachers and stuff
I have been dancing for 2 yrs
Not dancing just you know like ..a joke dance ?
Idk but I haven’t gotten that gud
Well i mean she's worked on a single choreography for 30 days. The teacher didn't try to teach her to dance, he tried to teach her to dance THIS dance. It's easy to learn a choreography, but it's extremely difficult to learn the dance
😂😂 right
Me with guitar lol. I stopped guilting myself over it tho
"I don't like my body,okay!"
Sis I felt that.
Ikr
It felt as if I'm the one who said it
Funny thing about my body is,I spend so much time hating it,but it never said a bad word about me-Tim Minchin
It’s sad how so many of us can relate to this :(
Ikr
Me too
I feel so happy for every everyone who feels confident while dancing. I tried dancing for myself and ended up crying, because I felt so uncomfortable lol
It's Okay !! Keep Going , U can Do It
Hey, you are gonna find your style and be comfortable with yourself! Just please don't give up on that...I hope you're still trying and if you are I know you're doing great🖤🥺
Yeah i used to love dancing n thought i was better than average but nowadays i have realized i was never good at it. I just thought i was
@@moraakinyi record yourself. Your progress will be the"something" encouragement to you.
okay im just gonna say this. its completely normal to feel uncomfortable when starting. you gotta start somewhere, you know? you're not gonna get any better without making mistakes!
The fact that she learnt how to dance that well in heels within a month is unbelievable. The confidence be showinggggg
Army💜
Army......
@@evaxbts2830 Army!!??
i love my Army family 💜
@@zaynshakeela9472 💜💜
“and my body wasn’t a joke” i love that
hi morty
Brother
Lets work together to buy way to much rick and morty merch
Morty Smith o
Kyle looked like a proud dad when she finished.
Hair Care And Share your pfp I-
Awe
“idk how dancers do what they do to their bodies”
me, a dancer: *looks at my yellow and purple knees*
welp-
Well you are good by your own body, personality. So love loveyourself. If you still cant love yourself go to see some bts songs and bts inspirational quotes😄
Me too! When she popped the picture of her knees up on screen, I looked down at my own, even more bruised dancer knees. We match, lol!
this has to be the most motivational dance video i’ve ever seen
Yaaaaay fellow army saranghaeeee💜💜💜💜💜┌(・。・)┘♪
Yass truee
So freaking true. I'm that awkward girl who has never been comfortable with her own body as well. But this......so much motivation and inspiration!
Cassandra Shaw same sis! i always felt really frigid (still do, but not AS much anymore) and just literally couldn’t dance for the life of me. however, watching this video motivated me to get into dancing to kpop songs as there’s so many dances and easy access to tutorials, and now ive improved so much over time of practicing.
@@bxhija7898 that's amazing! I'm so glad you were able to do that and I'm glad I'm not the only one inspired by this video
Ashley’s transformation is inspiring
Ishan Ali I’ve seen a comment of yours at least 10 times today. I swear you’re everywhere
Hi same
Ishan Ali I agree
Ishan Ali I see you in every comment section I swear 😂😂
Her name is Ashly not Ashley.
I was literally smiling through the whole damn performance because that right there is an empowered women oozing with confidence and I'M LIVING FOR IT
Elena Taber SAME :D
Elena Taber ,
Elena Taber I was smiling because I was cringing.
900th like!!!
Same I loved it
Her progress is unbelievable. The gain of confidence is insane, it looks so good!!!
The progression of her confidence makes me SO HAPPY
Kelsey Lee SAME
Kelsey Lee p
Kelsey Lee OMG I LOVE KYLE! IVE BEEN SUBSCRIBED TO HIM FOREVER!
Kelsey Lee i
Kelsey Lee SAMEEE
ok but like she worked with the best dancers and choreographers in LA, i'm so jealous
YAAASS GIRL
Me too😭😭
She had to come out of that shell and defeat her own insecurities. She could have had the best dance instructor in the world but if he hadn't gotten her to that point then she never would have felt that.
I love how the background dancers during the final performance sometimes sneaked a peak at her and kinda smiled proudly seeing how she was enjoying herself. That's how I interpreted it at least :)
i also saw that, it was so darn freaking cute.
She took the lessons so well. As an insecure shy person I wouldve made so many self deprecating jokes, excuses, and have given up super quick. I probably wouldve cried. The eye contact thing genuinely terrified me I'm also tryna learn how to dance. And watching her look so darn good really inspired me
I am exactly the same
yo, it's been 2 years, are you dancing?! you'd better be! even if just for fun at home ^-^
@@ruumuur LMAO I never reply to comments but I was literally just dancing to Sugar Rush by BIBI and I opened youtube to get dance move inspirations. I don't consider myself a dancer cuz i really only know 1 full dance. but I've danced in front of my friends to be silly and they said it was good. I've also grown into a much more confident and out going person. This comment was really wholesome so thank you! I hope you're having a great day wherever you are! 🌷
6:23 "It breaks my heart when people don't have the confidence to just do what they want to do"
SO TRUUUE! thank you for that words, especially being an experienced choreographer and still that open as a person
Yes thanks I agreed
Love ur words
I loved him 😍
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"and my body wasn't a joke, and I had fun, and I had the best time" what a beautiful statement towards the end. I'm obsessed with this transformation, congratulations ashly! girl you did the damn thing and then some
It’s so weird watching myself on camera. Lol. But Ashly, I’m so proud of you! You definitely found your inner sexy. 💃🏽
A KING IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OH AND THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING PEEK A BOO CHOREO IT WAS GREAT DJKFNJKDNK
You did so good with her, Kyle!!
kyle!!!!!!! you and hayley are my favorite ahhhhhhh❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
Teach me too!!
KYLE HANAGAMI I'm going to play grooves with my friends that looks super fun!!
Seeing this, now knowing Ash as his true self, makes so much sense.
she was so insanely good at the end omg
*edit: thanks for the likes i did not know i had*
“And my body wasn’t a joke” hit me
Jamaica kelly I know 😍
Me too.
same
me too!😍😍😍❤❤❤
"My body wasn't a joke"
I felt it so much
I used to take dance classes for 5 years and I loved dancing, till one time that I danced in front of my classmates and they made fun of me, I stopped dancing and today I miss it so much.
Don't let anybody make fun of what you love.
(Sorry for my bad English)
Edit- thank you so so much everyone 🥺❤️ gained my confidence back thanks to you guys 💕
And Remember, the only way to dance right is to have fun.
Damn, felt thissss
Really needed this,thank you
Go back!! Start dancing again!!!! Do what you love!!!!
I know it's easier said than done, but if you love something, don't let others get in the way. It'll take time, but I know if you go for what you want then you can achieve your dreams.
You can do this!
@@alexandriavictoria1220 thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it!💕
As a fellow awkward girl, I got chills and definitely teared up during her final performance 😭💕✨
As being a dancer for 8 years, this is incredibly amazing. Coming from not knowing how to dance to knowing how to dance in 30 days is absolutely incredible. Congrats her cause she grew and should grow more as a dancer
Megan Miles I really like dancing but I could never take dancing lessons I've been dancing for a couple of months and I feel like getting better do you have any tips? I'm struggling lmao
Sleepy Popins I need help too sis 😫
Y / N oooo u living the y/n life? XD wait for Jimin to walk up to you lmao but me too just try harder you might get better at it just like that, and hey who knows?
IKR same!
Sleepy Popins j-jimin? 😳 and sure I’ll try harder 😳
Lol. I like how the outfits got progressively sexier as she built her confidence
Anne Smith HAHA
"something is missing right here"
"yeah the boobs"
I'm pretty sure she didn't mean it like that
STREAM SOTY DYNAMITE ayeeeee armyyyy💜💜
@BTS FOREVER hi!!!
@BTS FOREVER yeah it's @monochxldd
yall really be everywhere
@@bellacarlin4880 ayee army💜💜
seeing ash talk about his struggles with his body/being himself from 6 years ago vs seeing him now on instagram post-transition and feeling confident in himself is so great
What’s his instagram
Probably the most un-cry-worthy video, but I cried because seeing the confidence burst out of this amazing woman was unbelievable. We need more female advocates like this promoting how important it is to be confident in your own skin. Thanks Ashly xx
I cried for the same reason!
Same😫
I cried too!
Philadelphia Mete-Kingi saaaaame
Philadelphia Mete-Kingi so true
The fact that she did improve so much in 30 days makes me want to start dancing so that I can also gain confidence
I D k You definitely should!!😄
The ballerina who was teaching her seemed so sweet and encouraging!!
Who came back here after seeing the new try guys video💁🏻♀️
ME
Honestly, the signs were all there! Makes so much sense
definitely hits different now.
Me but I’ve had this video saved and on replay for years. It really shook me when I saw, and that they change so much in a few years, it’s crazy man. ❤
The best thing about this is that she probably gained so much confidence she never knew she had after this.
Agreed
When Kyle Hanagami said “she still has a little awkwardness to her, but that’s what make her great!” wanna hug him😩 thank u for appreciating our awkward queen💕💕 12:15
At first... it was so awkward to watch... and then.. I started crying... OMG the most inspirational video evar!!!!
Clo Ro .
Clo Ro same
Same here!😂😂😂😭😭😭😂😂😭😭😂😭
Clo Ro me too!!
Are you on your period cuz I am and I started crying and I can't tell if it's pms or just the video
I genuinely cried whilst watching this, I loved seeing Ashley improve day by day - both mentally and musically!! Very very inspiring for me who's just beginning my dance journey at 22
Had Freddie and Jazz style me, learned to dance... what do y'all wanna see next? -Ash
BuzzFeedViolet We'd love to meet your girlfriend and learn about how you two got together! :D
BuzzFeedViolet you should try another sport! maybe gymnastics, soccer, contortion, skateboarding, etc.
More dancing!
Ashly learns to figure skate
More dancing. Learning more stuff you wanna do. Is there any sport you've always wanted to do? Or wanted to learn makeup, or what? When you're doing something you're passionate about, it shows.
Sidenote- watching you learn to do SIlks would be really fun.
wow she KILLED IT. It makes me wanna do a 30-day dance challenge myself lmao
PrincessM yeahhh same. I have no confidence! I can't dance lol. I would love to try the 30 days challenge
Ikr
STAN Kim chungha uwu yEs we stan a queen 😭😔💞
You should totally do it! It’s not really that hard like physical wise but what’s important is you have to confident
I really want to dance sexy and challenge myself but I'm totally bad at dancing.
Can't learn within coach.
I learn to dance from youtube. and i was so cringey of myself.
I love the end where Ashly has this moment of relief and self-reflection, then it cuts to Eugene being like "she just slapped her cooch on the floor". Had me dead
Lmao same
SAME💀
*it breaks my heart when people just dont have confidence to do what they want to do*
he is so sweet..m cryin
The best thing about dance is when the music hits and the nervousness from performing dissipates and you feel really free. Because of this you can really get out of your mind and be confident with your body. It's one of the most gratifying feelings because it helps you feel sexy with yourself. Ashly really shows this so glad she did this!! Dance is 20% technique and 80% confidence / energy.
expreshayne depends on the type of dance! hip hop is def this, whereas ballet is at least 60% technique if not more :) but I totally agree w u
ForCommentingMusic&Etc. :D♥ I forgot about ballet but I agree it's a form of dance that requires so much technique
*Ashly
expreshayne this is soooo right and relatable, any issue or insecurity you have with your body or your confidence goes away, it's one of the best feelings in the world 💕
expreshayne exactly, I am always the tomboy and I get so nervous before a stage, but after the songs starts, bam. Plus, I'm the one girl who when the song is off, cannot remember my steps, but as soon as the music comes on I just move. No thinking involve.
"The version of me that was sexy at the end was me all along."
Eleane Lin no but u can! Confidence is sexy!
Lowkey wish I worked at Buzzfeed so I can openly try to unlock certain aspects of myself and be able to say that I’m doing it for work without feeling awkward and saying I’m doing it for myself irl
Alice Lacson same
I dead feel the same tho, plus is it free since it's for work lol 🤔🤔🤔
Literally me!!!! 😂
Alice Lacson me too!! I was literally just googling how to apply at buzzfeed but then im like..: i don’t think 16 years old can work there but then im like maybe i can do intern but then again id have to travel to ny all the time
Nubian Lolita I had the same realizations 😭😂
She could really benefit from daily affirmations. I thought it was bogus or silly, but it has really helped me realize all the negative language I use on myself and changing the things you say to and about yourself really makes such a difference!
Kyle is like a sweet grandma.
Liv _uwu thanks for make me laugh 😂
Jgkh Jxjwtj yeah, a hot one, omg wait-
What is Kyle’s last name?
@@victoriasmith7004 Hanagami :)
She killed it. Especially considering she had no dance background. It was more than just the dancing, it was the performance.
NOW I WANT EUGENE AND ASHLEY TO DO A DUET DANCE
OMG YESSSS
I LITERALLY SAID THE SAME THING WHEN I FINISHED THE VIDEO
YASSSSSS
OMGGG YEEESSSS
YASS PEOPLE KEEP LIKING THIS SO THEY WILL SEE
Ash saying "I don't like my body, okay?" makes so much sense now that we know that "she" was actually a handsome "he". Love seeing him happy as he is now.
Doesn't make any sense.
I love how when she was sick, she went over old footage. She literally did everything she could to become great! What an inspiration!
"dont be afraid to touch yourself its your body!"
😂😂😂
They always say that to us😅
No Nut November would beg to differ-
♥️♥️♥️♥️
Lol
@@misskalea631 eh
As much as I'm EXTREMELY impressed with Ashly and how hard she tried and how well she did I'm also really impressed with the teachers! I mean I don't think many teachers could make someone who knows next to nothing about dance into someone performing a what seemed like flawless routine! Props to all involved for sure!
geez what an era of buzzfeed. this is the only regular buzzfeed video i'll come back and watch after all these years.
After she said 4 years no heels I expected a baby giraffe...but noooo!!! Ashley can work them heels! SLAYYYYY
I love when professionals actually NAIL the advice and you can understand why they are called, professionals. PERFECTION at the end.
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Makes me wanna take dance classes now
Aesthetic Whale
Same, my parents always wanted me to dance but I never had the confidence. Not the most confident person here.
Aesthetic Whale so do i
Aesthetic Whale right
Same
Aesthetic Whale same
This video stuck in my mind till this year, and now Ashley is now Ash make me even feel more impressive! So proud of her!
“It’s hard to be Beyoncé” 😂😂😂
“My favorite part was when she slammed the floor with her.. cooch.”
PPPFFFFTTTT THIS HAD ME ROLLING
Kim Yoori
GIRLS CAN'T DANCE SORRY!
Roxy LMS Kahama was that a joke??
Kim Yoori when??
QuietLittle JASMINE 16:56
+QuietLittle JASMINE last part
what a transformation omg both her skills and confidence i’m amazed
it would be amazing if choreographers held boot camps like this for all us awkward people out there!
booitscaitlin omg, i wish. I always wanted to dance but im to shy and embarrassed to go since to dont know how to dance whatsoever
booitscaitlin i thought she was cute threw all of this video. she sexy to me.
+jazz lin Same! So what I trying is finding a song with a nice beat I can learn, dance to the song first, then teach myself a dance to the song step by step and put it all together and BAM Choregraphy!
jazz lin I'm a dancer, and believe me when I say this, I felt the same way. I finally pushed away my fear and decided to do it. At first, I felt awkward. But now I've been doing it for 5 years and honestly I can shake my body so much in front of limitless people. I think you should do what I did
booitscaitlin yeah
I literally cried at the end when you said that this version of you was inside yourself the whole time!! Sooo inspirational, beautiful, thank you for sharing this!!
Well now she believes a boy was inside her the whole time, which means she didn't mean any of the things she said here. You're inspired by lies.
YAS GIRL SLAY. also KYLE OMG HI. and that part 6:22 where he's like "it breaks my heart when people don't have the confidence to just do what they want." I actually feel so inspired to be more confident now ^^
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I don't know if someone from buzzfeed is actually gonna read this but I just want to say thank you for those couple of videos about body confidence. Like this one and the Ladylike Pole Dancing one are just wonderful because they are about being happy with yourself and there is no talk of body type or anything. It just proves that beauty is really on the inside. Thank you and please keep them coming !
i love that they're just about finding your confidence as you are, nothing about being thinner or fitter or changing your style. they're really great.
One of the best buzzfeed vids ever and go ashley!!!
Alyxandria Ang I 2nd that!!!
Whats her last name?
Janelle Bottomley it’s in the video but it’s Perez
HI ALEX LMAO
Alyxandria Ang mhm
I felt happy seeing her perform. She nailed the sexiness even while smiling. Also, the choreography is BEAUTIFUL. I love it!
"My body wasn't a joke" that sentence broke me.
SAME
WHAT DA F***, I WAS NOT READY FOR THIS, let alone that freaking sexy floor move @15:25!!!
Ashly just slayed my entire existence. And I'm amazed and so proud of her.
songainlover I agree!
songainlover omggggg
When she said “my body wasn’t a joke” ugh, my heart. I want to take dance classes now. I was confident once, for a few months and that was it in my entire life. I would like to feel that way again. 😞
Olivia C.S you’re not the only one. 😭
I've never been confident (at least, not to the level of Ashly at the end of this video)...I mean, I am a little bit more confident now than I was growing up but I've always had MAJOR self-esteem/self-confidence issues and am very shy...I've also been wanting to take dance lessons for ages but either I can't afford it or it clashes with my work schedule.
@@angelhuntress21 Dude whoever you are, I hope you reach your goal and your confidence blooms like a QUEEN cause I have a feeling YOU DESERVE IT!!! But whatever happens you happiness comes first, but also be KIND! Always BE Happy
Yes you can. Confidence is gained different ways for different people. I know that it may be difficult to something you want to all because of self-consciousness. Let yourself figure out what makes you happy.
Feel you
Ashley: I have no idea what to wear dancing
Kyle: dance clothes
...
Eugene’s whole ramble at the end was great.
“Something is missing here”
“yeah the boobs” 😂😂 so me
Sarah XO ikr 😂
VorteX LOOOL
Lololol
Same
Yup me too... I'm too skinny
Kinda cried when she nailed it
Me too, hahaha, I was crying in front of the laptop)
FlatEarthLuvr p p n n
2021 and just seen this video. I love how supportive and nice everyone is when someone doesn't know how to dance. This was mainly about her self confidence and she definitely found it. She did awesome!
I'm so darn moved by how Ashley determines this change for herself, even when there were pain and uncomfort. Cheer to our new sexy side of Ashley
Hương Mija I️ actually cried watching her transformation
I love how she points out that "the version of me that was sexy at the end was me all along. It was just me being confident with who I am". This is a confidence boost for everyone!
“The awkward girl of Buzzfeed...” No girl, you’re the QUEEN of Buzzfeed!
the fact that she didn't like her body was insane because throughout the entire vid I couldn't stop thinking about how nice of a body she has.
This video has helped me in so many ways over the past 5-6 years. I've gotten into my schools marching band and started dancing with my Satin Divas (flag girlies) and its forced me out my bubble. Never thought it was possible, but this video of Ashly showed me otherwise. Thank you, guys, for putting out this video!!!!
It should be qouted!!!
Kyle said " I just feel sad when the people don't have the confidence to do what they want to do "
Yeah that's me !!! But I learned things from this video that just pop up from no where!☺
6:24
sis i am relatable
As a dancer watching you thrive was absolutely amazing! I cried seeing the final performance as you having an impeccable amount of courage and confidence compared to day one made my heart so warm! You looked hot! Congrats on building more love for yourself and the fact that it was through dance is so wonderful to see
Really glad I'm not the only one who cried at the end!
Same me too I was very proud since how hard she worked and thrived . I myself have been dancing for the pass 7 years both hip hop and ballet and it's definitely not easy and to see her do that at the end is truly amazing
I love how she's just smiling every now and then during the performance. You can clearly see that she's enjoying it. I feel like she gets awkward from time to time but her aura on stage damn. She nailed it
This comment is 4 years late, but this was so much fun to watch! You just inspired me to go back to those dancing classes and HAVE FUN! No matter if I slay the moves on that particular day, I just need to approach this in a different way and your entire video was just the best reminder that, yes, I can have fun, yes, I can have confidence while dancing and being me. Thank you so much for having shared your experience! You were absolutely amazing to watch ***!!
Her smiles changed so much throughout the process. She’s so beautiful I’m glad she realized that
So, my grandma for 2 yrs was trying to convince me to go learn how to dance, but I declined every time. Even my mom tried to teach me while listening to the radio. I always ran away because I was so awkward with my movements. A couple days ago I watched this video and I decided to go take some dance classes. Tomorrow will be my first legit time when I will dance thanks to you. Wish me luck ^^
go you! how was it btw
awesome congratulations, I know you will be great!!!
@@pam8806 best thig ever ^^
@@alexis_7277 how was it? Im planning on dancing! Im always listening to kpop or just music and i try to learn the dances...
Good luck girl!
10:34
"I feel like something is missing right here"
"Yeah the boobs"
Never related so much 😂😂😂
Sarah Piché omg you are so funny
this hits home...
Sarah Piché o
Sarah Piché iiii
Sarah Piché lmao same I'm wearing an A cup but I dont think I'm even an A cup.. I dont think they've grown since I was 10
Watching this in 2024 the viewer had such different perspective with Ash’s journey. I’m so glad he found his way.