If you do 20 pirouettes, I’ll give you $1000 🤑💰🩰

[@tanviTM]

She actually got emotional when she actually did it. It was beautiful.

[@evanmatthew9512]

My 2 gorgeous little sisters were ballerinas and this so reminded me of a night years ago that I had totally forgotten ever happened. They had a contest. 20. was not reached that night I can tell you that. That was awesome!!

[@Ivie_Luck]

Yes exactly! It’s like she got something so much more out of that . She’s driven ! That was so beautiful. Her eyes sparked !

[@KConWayG]

My sentiments exactly!!!

[@Ireallyreallywishiwerenthere]

It’s probably way more self satisfying as a dancer to have achieved that 😂🎉

[@Silveryback]

Was that emotion or pain?

[@Mali23499]

The concern in his voice when he said “who’s paying??”

[@roseg1333]

You gotta make sure 😅 she wasn’t volunteering something he couldn’t afford lol

[@glosza]

Lol 😭

[@millahmaddison]

It was the "me ✨️💅🏻" for me😂😂

[@michellehethcox5977]

Because he believes she can

[@zoraackerman1684]

​@@michellehethcox5977True. Also, cause never say never.

[@tabithaormiston-smith590]

Well of course she could do it for her teacher's approval before she could do it for money. The motivation of a true dancer.

[@jsmall10671]

Was thinking the same thing. He's Like "20!" and she bangs it out

[@shalinimahalingam9064]

The pride on her face when he smiles and points at her is adorable, what a beautiful moment!

[@Phyllis-of8]

How beautiful, Godd Point! Pardon pun! 🌹 🕊🩰 💃 👑📯👰‍♂️🕯

[@ambitiously_]

She’s not doing it for her teacher. This is for the photographer 😐🙄

[@Evan-ithc]

For both ​@@ambitiously_

[@lovefitstudio]

My favorite part of this is the teacher calmly asking, "Can I see 20, because I really want you to win that?" So encouraging!

[@Abathingwolf]

She didnt care about the 1,000 . She unlocked something in herself she didnt believe she could accomplish. Thats priceless

[@Marz_barz420]

Right like after a a couple try’s you can tell it wasn’t about the money anymore

[@CayleeAnn222]

Didn’t the money motivate her to keep going though???

[@Ruby-yn5fp]

@@CayleeAnn222 like if it was 50 bucks or even 100 im sure thats not a great motivator but 1000 is a LOT. that's sweet.

[@user-ld9gf3ln9m]

Do you know this 💯%?

[@Kim-dl2uk]

Lol she's a ballerina, she definitely cares about the money

[@SabrinaSchlachter]

The teacher is so fun,you can see that he loves he's students

[@RebeccaColmanettiMartinez]

His

[@liz-yk9uo]

his

[@idioticbagel2833]

i have a teacher like this. i love her so much she’s very tough though but that’s good.

[@gmazzmija6644]

Probably because he's Balkan

[@hotfishfromsharktale]

And always has a slightly disapproving look in his eyes. It's comforting, reminds me of my old coach 💟

[@OliviaMoreno-ze1vu]

That girl is SKILLED

[@Swiftie-t13]

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[@MichaelTheisen-qj6vi]

Slawomir's face at the end was priceless

[@WholeHeartily]

He’s the mama duck

[@JoyComesFromGod]

The instructor asks for 20.
That's when the bar was raised. And his Ballerina rose to that bar.
Wonderful. Amazing! Well Done Ballerina!

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

My thoughts exactly!! 😭🥹💖

[@adrizzlin]

barre* ;)

[@pundoorasbox7485]

The instructor looks like Matthew McConaughey

[@zZMonttyZz]

​@@pundoorasbox7485 I was thinking nerdy Robert Downey jr

[@pundoorasbox7485]

@@zZMonttyZz I can see that

[@shaep590]

The look at her teacher for approval afterwards 🥹

[@nabbilasueb5817]

The energy in this video is so contagious! James' facial expressions are always on point.

[@phantekkiimagenius9727]

I love how this went from a joking dare to a full on character development moment as everyone roots and cheers for her 🥹💖

[@emmie7892]

For the people disappointed with her only getting 19, *SPOILER* she did 20! And got the moola ✨💖

[@naomisingleton5081]

Yeah if you see the full video she does do 20

[@patriciasv2159]

She did it! 20🎉

[@mckennastewart5165]

Thanks, that means a lot

[@rainy17uvu14]

Teach threw the bills and everything 😂😂

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Clearly see her go from fun to determined. She's going to conquer life!

[@eddiebillups3381]

I love that u are pushing her to let her realize her own potential and the fact that the teacher and classmates are encouraging her makes it even better....❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@cm-yu6gu]

Yes, incredible!!

[@ghislainelesage3517]

So it takes money to get to your highest performance? 😂

[@Rotting_Radios]

​@@ghislainelesage3517I'm sure it helps 🤣 the world is expensive

[@catiesherwood]

@@ghislainelesage3517no? She was obviously trying her hardest before and then when $1000 (which is a LOT of money) was put on the table it motivated her and pushed her even more.

[@heehoopeanut420]

I know, I quit ballet growing up because my whole class and teacher were fucking MEAN and very snooty. It warms my heart to see the good energy they have in the studio, and how encouraging they are!

[@sarahwieland3243]

I love how she did 20 and all of a sudden the girl filming kept saying it was 19. I hope the sweet dancer was paid in full for her amazing accomplishment ❤

[@an_awkward_crybaby]

She got 20 at the end

[@nmelgar74]

She got 19. I counted twice. The last time she did it she got 20.

[@sabrinamarie4380]

It was 19, I counted 3 times

[@nataliepencek100]

Yea… fs was 19 at first

[@user-rk5rh4yg4p]

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[@NewYorkCityGritty5]

I knew she would do it. She is up to more than 20 consistently now. Bravo, sis.❤

[@yiqingtan4079]

She somehow looks so beautifully balanced and graceful while going for 20 turns .. Amazing

[@lindsaytomkins4102]

I'm your 4.1K like.

[@Rattlsnke]

That’s how I would assume she would look. Not a hideous uncoordinated slob. lol.

[@agoogleuser4356]

That’s the only way you’ll be able to get to 20, the balance and the grace to get that balance. Kudos.

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

Y

[@picklerick5116]

She looked like she was gonna cry. She probably really needed the money. Im so happy she got it❤️

[@babydroplet9210]

the bitch ended up not giving it to her

[@AliciaPrincessbuttercup]

I don’t think it was a matter of her needing the money, but the fact that SHE DID IT. She probably didn’t think she’d every get there. Finally believing in yourself is much more emotional than getting money.

[@kaylaarroyo4978]

She just did 20 pirouettes and that’s something to be extra proud of and to cry over… I feel like the camera person is her sister or something just rewarding her for her hard and dedicated work…

[@xoxo3836]

generally, people this far into ballet training are pretty well-off... 😅 ballet types are usually pretty privileged!

[@nyalonaii]

yay im the 1k like🎉

[@idioticbrooke]

That’s big improvement for two months!

[@Genesis.bebe.]

Honestly, I think she should have gotten that $1000 that literally looked like 20.It was so good I could never

[@im_in_ur_phone]

She did get the money! She did 20 :D

[@John-zq5ym]

..in monopoly money. They also look like real.

[@danikeebler1662]

I counted 20 the first time. I am glad she got the cash. More importantly she showed herself she could do it. Twice. Well done

[@GINGER_KING_]

They never showed her get the money at least not in this one.

[@aintnoneyabusiness7634]

@@greaterthanme876 the deal was 20 not 19 and it's really sad that's how you viewed this video. everyone else is seeing a girl who is over there busting her butt and pushing herself further and gaining confidence in herself! you really need to work on your self-esteem so you can stop being a cry baby when you don't make the deadline. you participation trophy babies are annoying as fuck.

[@kalleeray9467]

@@GINGER_KING_well yeah she dosent just carry 1000$ on her😭

[@cbkqmom]

@@greaterthanme876 dude wtf, do your research before opening your mouth! This happened in NOVEMBER, and she has another video, where the dancer DOES hit 20, and is given the cash. Freakin people, man.

[@jasmine.a]

@@greaterthanme876she gave her the $1000. It’s in one of her tiktoks

[@alissagreene1557]

I LOVE that her ballet instructor said to do it then she started to get well over the 10 she initially believed was more her limit. Our coaches and teachers are such a huge part of us digging deep ❤ so proud of her!

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@havinghope6315]

I love that he looked at her and just said "20" in a tone that was like "Duh just do it." simply believing in her.

[@zawas1space]

That feeling when you’re in dance class and someone achieves something is literally like nothing else. The happiness you feel for them is so strong.

[@silvinaemerson2059]

I did ballet for so many years and he was the most beautiful thing in the world. This girl is simply amazing!!!❤❤❤❤

[@user-yb2mt1qp5y]

The fact that she was disappointed with 19 and I can't even do 3...🥲

[@macawlovers1964]

Well yah she would be dissapointed wirh 19. That’s 1 short of $1,000 not that she’s upset with the number 19. Ballet is a super hard craft to master but we really push our bodies past what they’re meant to do. 20 is fabulous!!!! And She said 20 was impossible before. I’m so happy for her!

[@TheZodiacRipper]

I tried to do one and broke my toes half way.

[@tayp.3]

i’m not in ballet i’m in dance but i can only get 2 pirouettes 😭

[@Fruitypop]

I can’t even do it half way

[@benson3287]

I cant even get up from being sat for too long

[@justinaragland3025]

THAT THE TYPE OF TEACHER THAT INSPIRES THEIR STUDENTS TO GO BEYOND WHAT THINK THEY CAN'T DO! GREAT JOB TO BOTH !🎉❤👏

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@danielrodriguez7454]

😊

[@zeekay3205]

Really, a place where they felt safe to fail and inspired to keeping try of their own volition in front of him with a smile - I saved the video as it was heartwarming!

[@gender_anarchist]

This video made me happy. The comments made me cry. Bravo ballerina and your amazing teacher

[@sarisuranyi]

Slavomir is such a vibe tho 😂 Like we love Slavomir being so happy for Melanie ❤

[@specksmommy]

Pretty crazy that in 1985 the world record was 11 and now 20 is a tiktok challenge.

[@safaiaryu12]

Not sure it counts as a TikTok challenge when she's a trained professional with a particular skill for pirouettes...

[@didluizadea]

Dude, it counts 😅 20 is insane even for her 😂

[@yvonnehusic9879]

Barischnikov held the record

[@nevermind1117]

They had a wooden floor and beautiful point shoes with small points (not the ugly cow hooves of today).

[@safaiaryu12]

@@didluizadea What I meant is, a TikTok challenge is usually like, "Everyone should try this!" That's not what's going on here. It was a challenge for her specifically. Calling it a TikTok challenge undermines the amazing skill and training she went through to achieve this.

[@Mangostef]

"Oooof" LMAO 😂😂
Also she totally did 20 !

[@IndiaStapleton-wf5bm]

yeah i slowed it down and it was 18

[@jessie8359]

In the yt video, yeah she did 20

[@Evanysphotography]

Yeah it was 18 I had Melanie review every video before deciding if she got it or not

[@Mangostef]

​@@Evanysphotographyoooh! She goes so fast 😱😱

[@romamaximoff]

She did 18 or 19

[@marimarxuach7180]

She’s amazing. Beautiful to watch. ❤

[@vibinvina4309]

He seems so proud of her 🥲

[@sramthun123]

The look on her face at 10 when she didn’t believe she could…then like that little engine she sure did! Congrats to her, because the look alone at 20 made it worth it to watch. A bonus she got money, but seeing a person go from “I can’t “ to “I DID!” is perfection.❤

[@petitebaje]

And also to take note that sometimes the I can't to I did takes time, and doesn't always happen in a day.

[@1dfourlife]

I think she should still get it she tried so hard🥺

[@canaryfishcat]

She got it (I watched the longer version of this video). The money throwing scene at the end of that video is satisfying too! 😂

[@michelleheadley2911]

I don’t think she should. She can work harder. Get to 20 and earn that 1,000$ otherwise what’s the point?
You tried hard so you get a reward? A reward that was set for a predetermined amount of pirouettes? Or in general: oh yeah you tried so hard. Here. Take this degree. This money. Even if you didn’t follow the terms of what we agreed on.
Imagine how much better it would feel to get to 20 and earn that money.

[@fantasiame]

@@michelleheadley2911In a different video, she had made 20 and got the reward.

[@JuliusCeaser_]

@@michelleheadley2911what are you babbling about?

[@1dfourlife]

@@canaryfishcat oh okk!! Ooo I should watch it lolll.
Bro she is so talented like I can't even do 2 and she is out here doing 20!!

[@lyv8627]

The determination and then the action when the instructor said do it… absolutely satisfying ❤ 😊

[@DitchtheBlackDog]

She's beautiful! Well done to her for pushing the boundaries.

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

That $1000 is a week's worth of shoes

[@kballet2001]

🤣maybe a month

[@macawlovers1964]

Don’t they get free shoes when they’re in a company?

[@lachatte307]

@@macawlovers1964Yes, but this isn’t a company so I don’t know if it applies here

[@beezee1196]

Damn, how many shoes does a ballerina go though in a month?

[@ericap7446]

@@beezee1196 depends on the dancer. Some get a new pair every week, others can go for over a month. Depends on how they break their shoes in, how close to a performance they might be, how often they dance, among other things. Also depends on their finances cause a pair of good shoes is not cheap

[@cumwater5479]

That woman is an athlete!!

[@AllenTax]

Leg and foot one.😊

[@user-me.and.me1256]

I don't think she cares about the money I think all she cares about is that she actually did it ❤

[@Shirley-lm8gh]

I want to see her getting handed the thousand bucks. ❤

[@misosouperman]

Dang! My heart was in my throat like I was gonna get paid😂😂

[@wildwomanherbs]

Same!😂

[@favoredroyalty]

Love that she said its never gonna happen but pushed harder than she probably ever has and did it! You can see the tears of not only joy that sges winning that $1000 but thats she accomplished something she thought she could never do.

[@vickiroot663]

Being the mother of a dancer and the fact she looked at her teacher for approval immediately after, I honestly think she was doing it to prove to herself & him that she could do it. Nothing is more important to a dancers heart (and self esteem) than pushing themselves to do something they thought they could never accomplish and not only doing it, but having the approval of your instructor. The money was an afterthought, if any thought at all.

[@biharcourt]

She absolutely deserved that $1000. Very good job

[@HananAjab]

I can’t believe she did 19 you should give it to her she deserves it ❤😊

[@an_awkward_crybaby]

She did 20 at the end

[@Elhastezy888]

What I LOVED the *MOST!*
Was the change in her face .... the serious serious determination. That was incredible to see

[@khumomokucoane7206]

The fact that it's only spins is crazy because it looks so angelic😍

[@ballerinafromtheblock]

That’s because it’s not only spins. A lot of physical work goes into these.

[@DaveCalungsod]

*turns no offense😂

[@MD-722]

Spins are what they do one ice, turns are what they do on land.

[@trashpandageek]

@@ballerinafromtheblock I dont think they meant in a bad way more as in theyre "just" turning which is supposed to look weird or boring and they make it look so graceful and easy while we all know its incredibly hard to do! :)

[@JesusBeTheAnswerToEverything]

If it’s ONLY spins why can’t every one do this ? It’s more than you think.

[@user-ls3rp2wt7z]

She accomplished something she never thought she would do in life it is beautiful seeing her dance

[@Oceaninabottle]

I love this community. My ballet classes are SILENT and always so awkward until my teacher’s dog acts up.

[@vexanavendette]

I can see how hard she was pushing and even I’m pretty damn proud of her 💖

[@pj89-96]

Thank you Eva for knowing her potential!! She is wonderful and amazing to watch. She has it ALL!! IMO
She deserved that $1000😊

[@amandahardin1338]

Melanie is so super talented that it is insane! She definitely deserves that $1000!!

[@brittneyclay5021]

I liked how her classmates or friends cheered her on after she did 20 🙂

[@o_o9220]

I thought when the teacher learned the amount of money you'll give, he'll said "okay i'll do it" but instead asked "who's paying?" Lmao

[@MaraMara89]

If he could do it/be in that form he most likely wouldn't be teaching ;)

[@jenniferbayard3906]

She's ill. She's skin and bones. She looks happy and energetic but you can't see the damage to her organs. That s what I dislike about ballet. 😢

[@MaraMara89]

@@jenniferbayard3906 From mine experience ballerinas are usually muscles, not skin and bones... They are quite healthy, eats well enough to not have anemia - they would broke their bones if otherwise!
Also: from our last Xmas work party - people from ballet eats more than you think 😂 and I am talking professional ballet dancers.

[@osananda]

@@MaraMara89
The Instructor is Dancer
Sławomir Woźniak.

[@joannebohan2243]

So absolutely stunning 🤩

[@stargazrsk8r]

the FOCUS in her eyes!!!! DIVINE FEMININITY !!! 😍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@arinaforsure]

she actually did 20 twice 🥲❤️‍🔥🏆

[@tippedjelly9147]

She didn't...

[@arinaforsure]

⁠@@tippedjelly9147anyway she did it lately and got 1000$ :) so congrats to her!!

[@BATMAN_THEVENGEANCE]

@@tippedjelly9147in the extended version,stupid.

[@Tarah_Davis]

​@tippedjelly9147 Yes, she did. The other girl miscounted the 19

[@tippedjelly9147]

@@Tarah_Davis I counted 18 for the first one

[@siobhanhudson4314]

I’m crying in excitement of her new achievement!!!! Congrats on 20!!!!!

[@maestrajuiquity]

Congrats on 20 beautiful! I know it's really difficult and can cause you a serious injury on her foot.

[@bobloblaw7030]

they never hit 20...barely hitting 19 was max...no pay happened or it would have been shown

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@jazminemarquez5451]

​@bobloblaw7030 she did 20 in a different video

[@BairMendoza]

Melanie is such a treasure and I love that y’all have each other and are so supportive. ☺️

[@eugeniaperez9508]

Es muy genia esta piba!! Su cuerpo cambia automáticamente cuando danza

[@msc2u1]

That determination in her facial expressions was everything! ❤❤❤

[@user-sn2tm4gy4f]

Agreed

[@jessicacasto9618]

I'm so glad yall hyped her up to get there! That matters so much more than the money.

[@TLW369]

♥️👏…she’s exquisite!

[@lilyarmitage4168]

And she deserved every penny of it, and more. God bless her.

[@annie1561]

She deserves every penny. It's an art❤

[@jtagoc0]

She cut out the best part at the end!!!!!!! 😭 😭 😭

[@jelyfisher]

The part where she pays up! 😂

[@ur1c3hu33]

I love melanie she's so amazing!

[@luciaayaso2260]

20, excluding all the failed attempts. That's A LOT. You go girl. Nothing like a little wad of cash to motivate something awesome. I love it 😂❤

[@jessmercedes2669]

I've watched this so many times. it's so special and beautiful ❤️ the fact that you bet on her like that when she totally doubted herself, the bond between her and her instructor, her sheer determination, the feeling of family in the room, her face when she does it 🫶🥲✨ you are all magic. thank you so much Eva for capturing and sharing these precious moments, you're such a special person.

[@poochicuddle]

She fought so hard for that. Praise Jesus the joy was very sweet to see on her face.

[@SerenaNina72]

I love how ballerina’s just juggle on their points it’s so cute. Well done!

[@MegaAnimekitten]

She worked hard for this, she deserves to be proud!

[@animecosplaygirl13]

That’s right! Uplift and motivate each other, love this!

[@danielaramirez9989]

I Love you I also tried to do 20 Turns and I’m 10 and I’ve been dancing when I was three years old

[@dayrasilvestre5411]

Wow she is so talented and graceful❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Unknown.com3]

Bro was taken aback by the $1000

[@K9_Queen]

B R A V O 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️ Dancers are incredible

[@ericaribeiro9087]

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!!
She unlocked her super power! Amazing! 🏆

[@ilznidiotic]

Aww... Tessa at the end

[@MyCherokeeNation]

She's still amazing! It's a matter of a personal best as much as the cash!

[@troymykink6322]

She may not have meant to teach her something but she definitely taught this young lady that hard work and commitment will get you the things that you desire. So proud of this young lady

[@joelvasquezacosta8824]

This is what encouragement can accomplish

[@ritaruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

YOU BETTER HAVE GIVEN HER THE 1000!!!!!

[@kylejay8493]

She did 18 not 20

[@kyahsmith1074]

@@kylejay8493she still worked hard for it tho-

[@tianan4444]

Bless her !!! So pure when she actually gets it

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@sunflowermonroe666]

Melanie is such a graceful beautiful dancer 😮

[@cristinaromila3393]

I love these girls, their work and the wonderful results of their work. And also the purity of their faces ❤

[@jessie.jay03]

Girl was so fly she knew she could get it. Her determination and faith in herself should inspire others.

[@tracceesueoka7662]

Wow super impressive, I know she got the money. This is definitely a beautiful family dynamic they have. Those moves were gorgeous, something I’ll never get the ever try. I’m not sure they have invited a ballerina, prosthetic foot/leg yet. A dream I now watch others perfect! ❤

[@gghstlr]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I love that you challenge them when you take photographs. It’s definitely a collaboration and I’m sure she’s grateful to you for more than the thousand dollars.

[@raf_a_xx]

u not only pushed her to get better but also rewarded her with 1k for it that's awesome

[@Addie2011]

She did at least 20 or more!

[@kylejay8493]

She did 18 not 20

[@shelbydillard2339]

Babygirl is by far the most amazingly beautifully gorgeous talent with such raw real emotion. Love this ballerina!!

[@Beadledom2024]

Yeah! What a guy!

[@isobelleyousef6388]

She is so graceful in her landing and I’m so happy they pushed her and she did it. Cause she DID THAT ❤️❤️❤️

[@SageWhite-Rose]

Give her the Grand. 19 is pretty spectacular.❤

[@jbuch1988]

Omg that girl worked so hard and accomplished that girls a beast. You rock girl

[@Beadledom2024]

He certainly is...

[@jazminemarquez5451]

​@@Beadledom2024you mean she

[@summerlight7872]

What a talented young lady! Beautiful pirouettes!

[@ajhart1755]

This is a perfect example of positive reinforcement and encouragement and incentive! It just show We can force are selves to do anything if we just don’t give up!

[@Beadledom2024]

Yes! Especially when boys like this are transitioned from birth to succeed as elite women!

[@Knightrider2709]

Women Ballet Dancer are Angels without Wings😍

[@jessicacrain4313]

Her pointe shoes are sooo DEAD but Myahs feet are gorgeous

[@Jiminsabs_333]

idc give her her money she deserves it

[@maryquinn1644]

The "Me" was the best part lol loved it