I'm so sorry some parts of the audio were so messed up :/ I'm testing some new cameras and microphones to start making these videos even better for you. (And omg editing this video TOOK. IT. OUT. OF ME.) I wanted to share this with you instead of being overly perfectionistic about it, so hopefully the overall message wasn't too lost
You’re so right. What college taught me is that a lot of people telling me that money is evil and corrupts us, had a trust fund or their parents were verrrrrryyyy well off. It’s so weird that they like to cosplay as poor and parade themselves as anti-capitalist with no real understanding of the struggles of the proletariat.
I cosplay and make historical clothes, not 2 very budget friendly hobby. "Cutting" on less important stuff for me ( new phone, new clothes every seasons and in general the need for new stuff), help me save soo much money that I then use for my costuming adventure🥳
The skit at 1:51 was hilarious 😭😭 you’re amazing 👏🏾 After I found out pointe shoes are $200 on average and need to be replaced quite often, I was shook. The shoes, along with the prices of classes- definitely not for the faint-hearted 😂 I’m an ex soccer player and I’d pay 90-170 for some good cleats and they’d last for 6 months. Not the case with pointe shoes. Definitely requires thorough budgeting and research. I definitely needed this video 💯
I’m so glad you found it helpful! And yes, it’s definitely not for the faint hearted haha. Also, I’ve heard pointe shoes actually can last around 6 months, especially as a beginner when you’re not dancing on them that frequently. Professionals go through them much faster because they put them through so much hell lol
I started ballet at 23 and you have inspired me so much! your authenticity is very inspiring and I think that age is also an energy. You are energetically very youthful as I become more of an "adult" I start to see close friends and such spirit become dimmer that are around my age that seem so like sucked in society and not chasing their dreams and energetically old. but pls never stop shining your light! no matter how ugly the world can become. I am trying to save myself from this world that wants to dim my light. It CANT.
Just saying here: most of the people don't even DARE to dream anymore! And they seem to LOVE throwing rocks at people who do! And you are absolutely right with all you say! I think we all sometimes try to numb ourselfes by spending money. But the moment we become aware of it, is the moment we get the chance to change it
love your videos! I am restarting ballet after doing it for years when i was younger. I always felt too old to redo it but I have been so drawn to it lately. You are such a inspiration
thank you so much again veronica! i was so frustated this week because of money. your video and channel will help me in this new jorney that i want to be in.
I’ve been loving your new videos! The intros the thumbnails and the editing all spot on! 🥰 We see it and we appreciate it! Keep going you are my inspiration 🫶🏻
I also want to throw out that in my area, many studios also offer work/study programs (e.g. do some cleaning or work the front desk in exchange for classes) or will accept payment on a sliding scale for certain economic or demographic groups, so it's worth calling to chat with the front desk staff if you really want to dance and are struggling with the financial element. Dancers and teachers want people who want to dance in the studio!
Veronica, I love your videos! Your editing is AWESOME and the informations are honest and helpfully. Every saturday I‘m wating for your content! Greetings from germany ☀️🥰
More awareness! Thank you! Yes! I know where my money goes. My partner doesn't and doesn't care.😢 My need is just to know for sure what our household is spending on what. That would help so much. Tip I always share, I find brand new kids tap shoes, ballet slippers and even pointe shoes at Goodwill all the time. I know the pointe shoes may not be the right size and fit, but my studio offers a trade in credit for used shoes towards purchase of new ones so they have extras for fittings, and offer ballet slippers and tap shoes for $5 used for students that are new to dance so they can try it out for a class or two.
Omg that is SO smart!! Excellent tip. That’s going to help so many people, thank you for that. Also having productive money conversations with your partner can be extremely challenging 😥 (the podcast I linked in my description really helped us to have more positive “money dates”)
Thank you for helping me rediscover my dream of being a ballerina! Keep up with the good video Veronica! And yes, definitely agree that Ballet is expensive !
Yes, I work a couple day jobs, get a little bit of money from RUclips Adsense and the occasional brand deals, and do lots of Free lance odd jobs to make money to support this dream!
This video came up on my recommended and I’m new to your channel so I’m not sure if you’ve ever mentioned this, but when I was in art school in Manhattan, my life drawing teacher was adamant about only hiring ballet dancers as nude models. If you are a dancer living in a big city and need extra cash, and don’t mind the idea of working as a nude model (and perhaps also communicate with your partner about it), use your athleticism to your advantage- art schools need models who can hold poses for very long periods of time, and some schools will work with you on how comfortable you are being fully nude or slightly clothed.
A note on the phone-I still use a tiny iphone SE (1st gen, from 2016) lol. It's been kinda a flex for me, which annoys some people i know. Like they don't want me to feel good about it, even when i brush it off as a silly point of pride (though it's actually a bit more serious, because of how finite a resource the rare earth minerals used in our phones are, and how dubious the mining practices for them are.) Unfortunately my little iphone is finally starting to show its age, and many functions i need are not working properly and no longer supported. We've had a good run though. In the meantime i like to think of how much more $$$ and energy I've saved-for things like starting ballet :D
I don't think banks in my country offer automation; this is the first time I heard of it 😮 But I use a system of old tea tins for saving 😅 As for ballet, the school I go to offers classes at reduced prices if you're willing to help around the studio, for example clean the floors. My teacher also sells used dancewear which students don't want anymore. That way I got my character dance shoes super cheap and conveniently 😊
Omg these are AWESOME tips! Thank you so much for sharing that! And also definitely ask them if they offer “automatic transfers,” I’m not sure what country you’re from but people all over the world do this! Old tea tins are actually so cute though, I love that idea 💕
What’s the difference? I’ve been an athlete and an artist. Performing arts feel more and more like sports the older I get and I think it’s a perfectly fine descriptor. In some cases, performing IS sport. GO SPORTS 😂
Ballet/dancing is considered a sport that's why different dance styles r in the Olympics if ur in ballet it's a SPORT HUNNY and if ur a paid ballet dancer it's a job lmfao ive danced for more years than u r probably old so get over it luv cuz it's considered a sport
Ballet is physical. It IS a very defined form of athleticism. Maybe there’s a “psychocultural” barrier for some ballet purists, but, this activity is a physical sport! Going forward, how ballet shows up in the world is going to be radically and refreshingly different than it has been for more than 300 years. I believe this includes a new consciousness of the basic fact that ballet- “balletto”- originated in ITALIA, before the transplant to France. (And I’m a francophone person who has lived in France, and also speaks Italian and has lived in Italia since 1999.) Cheers e grazie! 😉
I'm so sorry some parts of the audio were so messed up :/
I'm testing some new cameras and microphones to start making these videos even better for you. (And omg editing this video TOOK. IT. OUT. OF ME.)
I wanted to share this with you instead of being overly perfectionistic about it, so hopefully the overall message wasn't too lost
I enjoyed the editing and you commenting from different places very much !
People dont talk about money enough, it being a taboo subject just makes things worse for people, thanks for being so open and inspiring 💗
Thank YOU for being here and watching. I wholeheartedly agree and so happy it helped you 🥰
You’re so right. What college taught me is that a lot of people telling me that money is evil and corrupts us, had a trust fund or their parents were verrrrrryyyy well off. It’s so weird that they like to cosplay as poor and parade themselves as anti-capitalist with no real understanding of the struggles of the proletariat.
I cosplay and make historical clothes, not 2 very budget friendly hobby. "Cutting" on less important stuff for me ( new phone, new clothes every seasons and in general the need for new stuff), help me save soo much money that I then use for my costuming adventure🥳
That’s AMAZING! It’s so nice that you know what’s most important and fulfilling to you! 🥰
The skit at 1:51 was hilarious 😭😭 you’re amazing 👏🏾
After I found out pointe shoes are $200 on average and need to be replaced quite often, I was shook. The shoes, along with the prices of classes- definitely not for the faint-hearted 😂
I’m an ex soccer player and I’d pay 90-170 for some good cleats and they’d last for 6 months. Not the case with pointe shoes. Definitely requires thorough budgeting and research. I definitely needed this video 💯
I’m so glad you found it helpful! And yes, it’s definitely not for the faint hearted haha.
Also, I’ve heard pointe shoes actually can last around 6 months, especially as a beginner when you’re not dancing on them that frequently. Professionals go through them much faster because they put them through so much hell lol
I started ballet at 23 and you have inspired me so much! your authenticity is very inspiring and I think that age is also an energy. You are energetically very youthful as I become more of an "adult" I start to see close friends and such spirit become dimmer that are around my age that seem so like sucked in society and not chasing their dreams and energetically old. but pls never stop shining your light! no matter how ugly the world can become. I am trying to save myself from this world that wants to dim my light. It CANT.
Just saying here: most of the people don't even DARE to dream anymore!
And they seem to LOVE throwing rocks at people who do!
And you are absolutely right with all you say! I think we all sometimes try to numb ourselfes by spending money.
But the moment we become aware of it, is the moment we get the chance to change it
Because some people live in reality, and people like you need to hear it.
@@Maspets nope. I sure don't 😄
@@the.selfteaching.artist Not wanting to, and not needing to, are two different things.
@@Maspets you are so right!
love your videos! I am restarting ballet after doing it for years when i was younger. I always felt too old to redo it but I have been so drawn to it lately. You are such a inspiration
I'm so happy you are documenting your journey with some tips and tricks along the way !
I hope it helps you! It was many years of trial and error for me, so I’d like to see others grow with a few less headaches than I did 😅
This gives me such SATC vibes, I love it!!
The SATC influence will never go away lol 😂
thank you so much again veronica! i was so frustated this week because of money. your video and channel will help me in this new jorney that i want to be in.
I’ve been there 💕 ballet and life in general is just so expensive, sending you virtual hugs!
thank you so much ❤❤❤
love the storytelling in this video. all these tips and advice are amazing. you are a real one, veronica!!!!! 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻
Thank you soooooo much, I really hope it helps 🥰
I’ve been loving your new videos! The intros the thumbnails and the editing all spot on! 🥰 We see it and we appreciate it! Keep going you are my inspiration 🫶🏻
I also want to throw out that in my area, many studios also offer work/study programs (e.g. do some cleaning or work the front desk in exchange for classes) or will accept payment on a sliding scale for certain economic or demographic groups, so it's worth calling to chat with the front desk staff if you really want to dance and are struggling with the financial element. Dancers and teachers want people who want to dance in the studio!
This is HUGE! Thank you for sharing this! Great tip!!🥰🥰
I LOVE YOUR CREATIVITY!! this video is so well done!! thank you for sharing❤
I love ballet but I'm not dancing at this time, but I think you are so inspiring
I took inspiration from you for others goals of mine 😊
That’s such a sweet thing to say, thank you for sharing that with me 💕 best of luck on all your creative endeavors
I’m not even interested in pursuing ballet (at least at the moment😂) but these videos are always so inspiring and have such soul gems! THANK YOU❤️
soul gems! I love that, thank you so much
Veronica, I love your videos! Your editing is AWESOME and the informations are honest and helpfully.
Every saturday I‘m wating for your content!
Greetings from germany ☀️🥰
More awareness! Thank you! Yes! I know where my money goes. My partner doesn't and doesn't care.😢 My need is just to know for sure what our household is spending on what. That would help so much. Tip I always share, I find brand new kids tap shoes, ballet slippers and even pointe shoes at Goodwill all the time. I know the pointe shoes may not be the right size and fit, but my studio offers a trade in credit for used shoes towards purchase of new ones so they have extras for fittings, and offer ballet slippers and tap shoes for $5 used for students that are new to dance so they can try it out for a class or two.
Omg that is SO smart!! Excellent tip. That’s going to help so many people, thank you for that. Also having productive money conversations with your partner can be extremely challenging 😥 (the podcast I linked in my description really helped us to have more positive “money dates”)
The editing 🤌🏼
Thank you saying that, the editing took SO long 🫠 lol
Thank you for helping me rediscover my dream of being a ballerina! Keep up with the good video Veronica!
And yes, definitely agree that Ballet is expensive !
But she does youtube for money or has a day job?
Yes, I work a couple day jobs, get a little bit of money from RUclips Adsense and the occasional brand deals, and do lots of
Free lance odd jobs to make money to support this dream!
0:33 as a Capricorn I laughed at this
it's the Capricorn way lol
Capricorn babies are born at the perfect time to be able to lift their heads by their first spring 🥰
That was brilliant!!☺️💐So inspiring for anyone whatever their creative dreams 👍💕😊💐
So glad you thought so! 🥰 and yes absolutely, it can applied to so many creative passions!
This is my favorite video of yours!
I am rofl at myself because I am such a silly fool!
Thank you because I needed that!
@@SilasBarmon-mw1zd awww I’m certain you’re not a fool! I hope you feel inspired to keep following those dreams out there 💕
This video came up on my recommended and I’m new to your channel so I’m not sure if you’ve ever mentioned this, but when I was in art school in Manhattan, my life drawing teacher was adamant about only hiring ballet dancers as nude models.
If you are a dancer living in a big city and need extra cash, and don’t mind the idea of working as a nude model (and perhaps also communicate with your partner about it), use your athleticism to your advantage- art schools need models who can hold poses for very long periods of time, and some schools will work with you on how comfortable you are being fully nude or slightly clothed.
@@jesspurr oh thank you!!! This is a fascinating idea!
This video was super cool, nice edition skills and storytelling ❤
Thank you so much!!
This was soo fun to watch! Thanks for inspiring and motivating me once again
I don't do ballet but the algorithm sent me to you and watched all the way through
For 13 years funding my dance training in NYC I attest to this. It’s so expensive. Thank goodness for work-study programs and having another career.
Absolutely!! Good for you! 🥰🥰
Such a great video!! Thank you!😊
Glad you enjoyed 🥰
I pay £600 a year just for one ballet class and pointe class once a week. It is such an expensive hobby.
I hear you, it all adds up SO quickly
That's like $12 a session.. That's really good.
I just bought 48 inch leg warmers for $28 today
Your best video, bestie ❤
A note on the phone-I still use a tiny iphone SE (1st gen, from 2016) lol. It's been kinda a flex for me, which annoys some people i know. Like they don't want me to feel good about it, even when i brush it off as a silly point of pride (though it's actually a bit more serious, because of how finite a resource the rare earth minerals used in our phones are, and how dubious the mining practices for them are.)
Unfortunately my little iphone is finally starting to show its age, and many functions i need are not working properly and no longer supported. We've had a good run though. In the meantime i like to think of how much more $$$ and energy I've saved-for things like starting ballet :D
Thank you thank you thank you for posting this
Thank you so much! 😍 It's really inspiring. Thank you just so much for inspiring and helping me and other people! 😍 😍 😍
Thank YOU so much for being here 🥰
ta heck with whoever says or comments anything negative!…. just watching several of your videos is such inspiration to me! 🩰 💗 💫
I’m so glad to hear you’re inspired! 💕
"Negative" is code for reality that people need to hear. People here need a lot more of that.
We needed this
Hope it helps 🥰
Great video ❤this needed to be said
I’m glad you enjoyed☺️ (also love your screen name)
LMAOO your point about being a capricorn is so me 💀💀
I love your videos!
So inspiring ❤
Wishing you all the best! 🥰
I don't think banks in my country offer automation; this is the first time I heard of it 😮 But I use a system of old tea tins for saving 😅
As for ballet, the school I go to offers classes at reduced prices if you're willing to help around the studio, for example clean the floors. My teacher also sells used dancewear which students don't want anymore. That way I got my character dance shoes super cheap and conveniently 😊
Omg these are AWESOME tips! Thank you so much for sharing that!
And also definitely ask them if they offer “automatic transfers,” I’m not sure what country you’re from but people all over the world do this! Old tea tins are actually so cute though, I love that idea 💕
i am so you lol
capricorns be capricorning
Love this!!! Tht roach tho
🫠🫠🫠
I wish that were the only one 🫠
Totally a Capricorn.
lol yes, painfully so.
My parents pay around 300 a month for my dance classes
GURL the production on this video is too notch!!!! I know I always say you are MAKING WAVES but it’s honestly so true!! 🥰👏🏻💥
Where is the peach top from?
I thrifted it! But it’s by the brand ELLE 🥰
I like that you use cash.
Debt is huge
It reallllllllly is.
Please don't refer to ballet as a sport.
it is tho?
What’s the difference? I’ve been an athlete and an artist. Performing arts feel more and more like sports the older I get and I think it’s a perfectly fine descriptor. In some cases, performing IS sport. GO SPORTS 😂
Kick rocks ?
Ballet/dancing is considered a sport that's why different dance styles r in the Olympics if ur in ballet it's a SPORT HUNNY and if ur a paid ballet dancer it's a job lmfao ive danced for more years than u r probably old so get over it luv cuz it's considered a sport
Ballet is physical. It IS a very defined form of athleticism. Maybe there’s a “psychocultural” barrier for some ballet purists, but, this activity is a physical sport! Going forward, how ballet shows up in the world is going to be radically and refreshingly different than it has been for more than 300 years. I believe this includes a new consciousness of the basic fact that ballet- “balletto”- originated in ITALIA, before the transplant to France. (And I’m a francophone person who has lived in France, and also speaks Italian and has lived in Italia since 1999.) Cheers e grazie! 😉
I LOVE MONEY TALK 🥹🩰📓🤍
Sammmmmeeeee babyyyy, more money abundance 🥰
I love this thanks for the great advice!!!🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
SO HELPFUL ❤
So glad to hear that 😊