i love this idea so much! i danced from 2-10 then quit until i was 15 and joined my high schools dance program. i recently graduated and turned 18 and im trying to find places where i live that offer ballet classes for adults but there’s not many that actually teach you ballet and not just some barre fitness. i think the idea of creating an adult ballet SCHOOL is absolutely amazing and i wish you the bestest of luck with this idea, hopefully the industry is ready for this sort of a concept, and don’t just shut you down immediately! much love 🤍
@fairyfarmsАй бұрын
i did ballet was i really little too! around 3-5. and i'm also 18 and looking for lessons.
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@savjridjf it’s so good to hear there are people out there actively looking to follow their hearts! You deserve it. When I lived on Long Island especially, I struggled with the same thing. But keep searching! The right class is out there for you!! 💕
@Hellbender8574Ай бұрын
I'm not sure the issue with adult classes is all on the supply side of the industry. A main reason why the market is dominated by drop-in style classes is that there are not enough adults able or wanting to make the long term commitment to come to class on time 2-3 days a week consistently. Everyone has different work schedules, hobbies aren't a priority, students lose interest, etc. Programs have trouble filling the class up enough to be profitable. But if it can happen anywhere, NYC is the place because it has so many people who might be interested!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@Hellbender8574 agreed that can definitely be an issue for studios, especially in places outside of the cities. In New York however, there’s a very thriving community of committed dancers who really can and do consistently make the time in our busy schedules and it’s beautiful to see!
@Char._.starrrrАй бұрын
I’m a plus sized girlie in nyc and I go to as many introductions to ballet classes as I can afford but I need an actual academy I know I’m never going to be a prima ballerina but I can learn something that is so beautiful and majestic and practice in a non judgement space
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@Char._.starrrr EXACTLY. Whether we ever become prima ballerinas or not isn’t the point(e), it’s just about following the passion and becoming the dancers WE were born to be. And EVERYONE deserves to practice in a welcoming environment. You’ve got this!
@GorgDjdjd-wo4dy15 күн бұрын
becoming even a ballet dancer in a company as a background is impossible. Seriously. 100% if you haven’t danced in childhood
@Char._.starrrr15 күн бұрын
@@GorgDjdjd-wo4dy you can learn a new skill just for fun
@xUniquelyInfiniteАй бұрын
My ballet teacher here in Sacramento California teaches adult ballet classes 6 days a week. She has "ballet from the beginning series" all the way to pointe classes. I have been learning from her since 2019. I am very lucky because there really aren't many people who teaches ballet from the absolute beginning for adults. My teacher watches everyone and gives corrections. It makes me so happy that you are bring that to NYC. Please keep going with this. It is very much needed.
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@xUniquelyInfinite WOW! What an incredible opportunity you have there in Sacramento! That sounds like such a gift to the adult ballet community. So happy for you, thank you for sharing that. If there are others in Sacramento looking for something like that, now they know it exists!
@PaigeNewberryАй бұрын
You are VERY lucky to have your teacher! !!! Where I live, in Austin, Texas, we have the Ballet Austin company and they have a thriving academy full of adult workshops and classes. Still… It’s hard to find classes that teach increasing skills. They sort of jump all over the place. It’s really hard for most adults.
@MarshaNovakАй бұрын
Veronica you are so real and great on camera. Adult Ballet Academy such a wonderful idea. Would love to support with my professional expertise- no cost to you
@alicesimone3190Ай бұрын
I absolutely love this idea. I can’t wait to see where this goes!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@alicesimone3190 thank you so much for that! I’m excited as well 😊
@josejimenazАй бұрын
Forever teenager n youthful energy forever 😊
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@josejimenaz haha idk about a forever teenager but youthful energy for sure 💕
@juliette3597Ай бұрын
Also so sorry to hear about your burns and I 100% hope you can create this. Other disciplines (martial arts, violin, etc) absolutely have curriculums for adult students and ballet just doesn't appreciate adults so that's literally the only difference.
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@juliette3597 the industry is slowly changing to be more welcoming of adults so I’m very excited about what the future will bring! There’s hope for us all yet 💕
@Hellbender8574Ай бұрын
It comes down to marketing to get interested clients in the door, making the schedule accessible, and Delivering on the promise of quality class to keep the clients coming back. Repeat consistent clients is what makes a progressive curriculum class work.
@jjessicaisabelleАй бұрын
Yes! We need more focussed adult ballet beginner classes!
@FairyAngelJuliaАй бұрын
Oh Veronica, this is wonderful! Love your content! Im a 28 y/o ballet beginner from germany 👋 I dreaming of visit NYC and one of your workshops. Maybe one day! 🥰
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@FairyAngelJulia ohhhh danke! Germany is wonderful (where I got engaged 💕) sending you so much love and hoping to dance with you one day soon!
@ongoingawakening425724 күн бұрын
It's actually smart. I hope you inspire people and make a lot of money.
@wickeddance93Ай бұрын
If I didn’t live on the other side of the world I would love this!! I picked up ballet again this year after 14 years off…you were part of my inspiration! I love your passion and positive energy. Happy dancing!
@OrcadorkaАй бұрын
Hi Veronica! I Love your videos and your bright energy! I've been invested in your videos for a while and got so excited to hear your idea. Firstly, as someone with a lot of hyperextension myself, here’s a useful tip that might potentially help your situation in case you have not heard this yet. Make sure you’re not leaning too far back on your heels. It can be hard to remind yourself not to sink back into that knee but if you make sure your weight is shifted upwards and forwards and onto the balls of your feet, it should force many of the correct muscles to be activated. This, making sure your pelvis is neutral (or as my teacher likes to say, 'the fish bowl isn't spilling'), and making sure your turnout is engaged should ensure a safer first position. Also thought I might share my own experience in case this might help you in your journey with adult ballet academy. I’m from New Zealand, and I study ballet at an academy that was originally created just for adult ballet, but now it also teaches seperate classes for children, teens, and seniors. They have classes starting from absolute beginner, then progress through levels 1-6 until you get to intermediate then advanced, as well as various pointe levels. On top of that you have options for open classes or syllabus classes, and many types of strength and conditioning classes. Usually we register for a class for the full semester, but drop-ins for those who want flexibility are available. They usually keep the classes on the same day at the same time each term and each year so that you don’t have to keep moving around your life for ballet each time the class has graduated to the next level, and that means you can progress along with the friends you’ve made too. Our teachers are so passionate and are incredibly knowledgable and make sure we understand our bodies and the moves we are trying to execute well. We’re able to take exams and even perform in an annual show on a stage with costumes and everything. We also run summer intensives and workshops throughout the year. And on occasion we’re able to be approached with opportunities outside the classroom too! I recently got to be a dance extra in a tv show. We’ve even added classes for those who want to study jazz or contemporary. We’ve now gotten so big we’ve had to expand to other buildings outside our home studio! I cannot stress enough how revolutionary the idea was to me that an atmosphere could exist in which adults (regardless of age, experience, or size) can come and learn and progress in dance and get the same levels of options, opportunity, and respect that a youth dance academy would. I can’t begin to describe how much this academy means to me, and the community we've cultivated is so warm and welcoming. The most important take away from this rant is that it IS possible for spaces to exist in which an adult ballet academy, or one inclusive for all ages, to exist and flourish, and I really hope more like it continue to be created around the world. I wish all the best in your adventure!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
Omg this sounds FANTASTIC! Not only is this so inspiring for me but for so many other people to know that there are REAL opportunities out there for people of all ages and talent levels. Also, thank you so much for this tip! This is only something I just figured out and your explanation was very reaffirming and helpful, thanks a million! I'm so grateful to people like you who are really helping me improve my technique!
@EmL-kg5gnАй бұрын
Omg this is so cool!!! That sounds like such a nice place to learn 🥰
@annsalomon6645Ай бұрын
Deanna! 💕💐 Took her ZoomBallet classes thru B'way Dance during covid lockdowns; she's an amazing teacher & human being!
@Justauri-asdfghjklАй бұрын
Im 25 and live in NY - I WOULD LOVE THIS!!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@Justauri-asdfghjkl come join us!!! We’d love to have you!!!
@Lalalilo7Ай бұрын
You’re such a treasure! (And being multi-passionate is tooo relatable) I’m based in LA but as a 28yo beginner ballerina myself I hope to one day dance with y’all in NYC 👯♀️
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@Lalalilo7 sending love to sunny LA!! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm 💕
@vlogs_harloАй бұрын
I am not an adult in ballet. But I am a ballet student, and I love this idea so much!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@vlogs_harlo that’s so wonderful to hear!!! Thank you for watching and supporting!
@EmL-kg5gnАй бұрын
I love this but I’m on the wrong side of the world 😂 If an adult ballet academy existed near me I would definitely want to try ballet!
@julioc.toledo12 күн бұрын
I took my first ballet class in college back in the mid-2000s, and haven't really done any ballet since (save for some sprinklings of adult drop-in classes here and there over the decades). So far I've only watched the beginning of this video, but I'm hoping I'll be able to look up this opportunity you are cultivating. There are other factors on my personal end ($), but I sincerely hope that this is something I can seriously look into, and also think that it is quite the opportunity that has a huge potential to really take off.
@SobrietyandSolaceАй бұрын
I’m 31 and going to first ballet class tomorrow. Creepy but helpful algorithm
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@SobrietyandSolace hahaha creepy but helpful is so real. GOOD LUCK, enjoy every second of it!!
@macstabby_jАй бұрын
I love the energy and enthusiasm you throw into these passions. Maybe someday i can make the trek from wisconsin to learn with you :)
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@macstabby_j wow! That would be a great honor! But no matter what, thank you for watching and sharing in the enthusiasm! 💕 PS, I love Wisconsin
@oh.journalsАй бұрын
I think this Academy is a wonderful idea, I'm super proud of you
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@oh.journals that means the WORLD. Thank you for that 💕 sending so much love
@yikes9944Ай бұрын
i would love to participate in something like that, if only i lived closer! also the photographer was an amazing idea, especially with posing help, a great memento and also a fun experience :')
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@yikes9944 thanks for that feedback! It’s great to know you think it’s a great idea!
@SkylarWinderlandАй бұрын
It's so inspiring to see you working hard on making your dreams come true!! 🩵🩵You are truly an inspiration, a beautiful soul and such a passionate ballerina!!🥰☺️🩵 Can't wait for online ballet academy classes for us living so far away 🙏
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@SkylarWinderland working on a solution for that!! Don’t worry!! 🥰 thank you for the support!
@punkd22Ай бұрын
love this idea!! my school offers adult classes tailored to learning the foundations of ballet, they're about 7-9 weeks long and are well attended! they set them up to prepare folks for taking drop in classes, and since its not a drop in class they give a lot more feedback and instruction. i wonder if this is something you can propose to the places you take drop-ins at? :)
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@punkd22 that’s so wonderful to know!! That must be such an incredible resource for adult beginners💕
@ebonydaise9403Ай бұрын
Love the idea and aspiration for Starting an Adult Academy . I have studied ballet since I was a kid .Currently still studying and I would definitely come to your classes . Stay positive .
@FomyaFominaАй бұрын
I'm so happy for you. I've been watching you for a while and it's so great to see your growth and the growth of your business
@nmm88811Ай бұрын
on the waitlist! can't wait to be a part of this
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@nmm88811 YES baby! Hope to dance with you sooooon!!!
@PaigeNewberryАй бұрын
I am on the waitlist! Coming from Austin, Texas! This is the best video you have ever published! I love all of the dancing! We could use more of that. Of course you’re vlogging is awesome… but I really crave to see you and your classmates learning and dancing!
@kaypattersonvlogsАй бұрын
OMG I want to dance with you so bad! This looked so fun! 😭
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@kaypattersonvlogs I would loveeee that! We need a singer in our midst!
@Sashangle1Ай бұрын
I wish I could go to your classes omg
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@Sashangle1 hoping you have a welcoming space wherever you are💕
@ToriHansonАй бұрын
I love this idea so much! I'm based in the bay area but as a 22yo ballet beginner and now I am dreaming of visiting NYC and attending one of your workshops. Maybe one day soon i will! 🥰
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@ToriHanson Tori, if would be so lovely to meet you in person and dance together! Sending love from afar and hoping you’re enjoying your summer so far!!
@thesophiefernandezАй бұрын
This looks amazing! So excited to attend the studio ghibli workshop!!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@thesophiefernandez cannot WAIT to meet you there!! 🥰
@EvrenAlyx-fk7rvАй бұрын
I wish I was in NYC 😢 So jelous, but I’m also so happy about this! Amazing work!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@EvrenAlyx-fk7rv thank you so much! If you ever come to New York, we would LOVE to welcome you in!
@VanessaChatsАй бұрын
If the dancing the ballerina is "doing" looks "easy" then she's (or he/they/them) are doing it "right" IMO. It shows the level of skill of the ballerina and I have immense respect for it.
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@VanessaChats love that! Dance like many art forms, is subjective! As adults it feels like we have to be perfect all the time, but it can be enjoyed at so many different levels and stages just because of how it makes us feel!
@rithrivesАй бұрын
oh m geeee you go girlll
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@rithrives you’re the best 🥹🫶
@desirreichyan365Ай бұрын
From Taiwan here! Wish one day I could visit the state and attend your workshop ❤
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
Wishing I could go to Taiwan!
@jaynemarie81Ай бұрын
How exciting 💖
@juliette3597Ай бұрын
Have you ever taken Jessica Epting's noon Basic or 1:45 Beginner saturday class at BDC? I think she is the embodiment (even more than Deanna though she is wonderful) of body and psychological positivity, proper beginner pacing, etc. I mentioned it to you on insta a while back I think, but just in case. I truly cannot highly recommend her enough. (Recovering former professional track apprentice-level dancer.)
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@juliette3597 thank you for this reminder! I’m going to try this as soon as I can, great recommendation! Perhaps I’ll see you there sometime 🥰
@cdvjjpАй бұрын
It would be lovely if you traveled to different cities with these workshops!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
This is something I'm highly considering, just trying to figure out how to make it possible!
@gabbybonilla3567Ай бұрын
On the waitlist! Coming from Chicago💕
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@gabbybonilla3567 omg!! That would be amazing!!! 🥹🫶🥰
@PaigeNewberryАй бұрын
How do we get on the waitlist?
@gabbybonilla3567Ай бұрын
@@PaigeNewberry She had a link in the description of the video. You can also just head to her website and find it on there!❤️
@user-tv6pl6eb8kАй бұрын
How do we register fir yoyr adult ballet academy. Would love more info: where, when, levels, and please have Veronica teach a basic class, I adore her work ethic!
@Kyra_SkyeАй бұрын
There's a link in the info box below the video 🌻
@Hellbender8574Ай бұрын
A ballet class with progressive program for adult learners is a great idea. When i lived in NYC, i learned in a class like that from a teacher who is now retired. I tried drop in classes but it wasn't what i needed at the time, i needed more instruction as a beginner. Now in my current location I'm at a point where i am able to join a pre-pro class for mostly teens (and a few adults). A progressive organized curriculum is what you need to learn the art, one-off classes and workshops are accessible but not ideal.
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
Yes I agree! Clear, focused and organized instruction is so important as an adult beginner. I'll always be grateful to my drop in classes for getting me started, but they definitely can't cover everything you need to learn as an adult beginner! So happy to hear you have the opportunity to get the training you need!
@heatherdee9667Ай бұрын
I wish i could do this!
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@heatherdee9667 hoping you have a wonderful and welcoming dance space wherever you are in the world!
@heatherdee9667Ай бұрын
@@VeronicaViccora thank you! I hope I can make it up to NY and you guys come to Florida!
@martydworkis12345Ай бұрын
Do you happen to know how to do pump turns and fouettés by any chance?
@VeronicaViccoraАй бұрын
@@martydworkis12345 fouettés I understand a little bit, but they’re not very consistent. Pump turns, not yet! Hopefully one day!