Don’t give up on your love and passion of ballet because it’s been your dream to become a ballerina 🩰

Finding adult ballet classes where I live is pretty challenging, but that’s cool that you had another option for a studio to try.

I was kicked out of my studio and I ended up homeless at the same time. I had nothing. Well, almost nothing, I had my love for ballet. One thing I never stopped doing even whilst sleeping in my car were my calf raises. Now I have a home and finally have a man adult only ballet school to attend. You’re not alone. No one can take away your love for ballet ❤❤

Thank you for being so honest about not only what it’s like to be an adult ballerina but also an adult ballerina ONLINE. So sorry to hear that it complicated you time at your other studio, but you really are helping so so many people ❤

I am so sorry this has happened to you. You inspired me to start ballet again as a 60 y/o adult. I’m shy about my body and have started online class with Broche Ballet (you can do zoom or videos). It’s just for adults and the woman who runs it is SOOOO supportive. I am very pleased that she responds to questions. I’m rooting for you! P.S., she has a beginner pointe class starting in the fall.

I really appreciate how you talked about this. I am a ballerina and I think the most important thing is to find a studio that is supportive. I also think patience is the key before pointe but I hope you can advance to that level soon!

That is exactly why I changed ballet classes too! I stayed at the same studio but stoped the curriculum classes and started an open adult ballet class. The environment is much more chill and fun and less socially taxing on my brain. I did start ballet as a child but I do still understand the needing to change studios. In my area there are maybe 5-6 studios and I’ve been enrolled in 5 of them over the years with some more strict than others. One was so bad I only went one week because at the end I came out crying! Doing what you love as a child should not make you cry. I hope the new classes are going well and that you make some friends there who are doing ballet for the same reasons you are.

I love your content for how real you are And the way you adress comments under your videos and how the influence you makes me think more about what I write and it's good

You're not alone! My dance teacher made me understand that I wasn't the best fit as well 😂 I'm training in a dance conservatory with teenagers that are really good compared to me. She put me in the best level because of my age (training with 15/18 yo). Anyway, at the end of my 1st year she told me : I saw you registered for next year... don't you think it will be complicated for you with work and blablabla? I said no and I'm still taking her classes. I thought to myself: if you don't have the balls to tell me things directly, I won't just get it... This year was my 2nd year with her and I can see she tries to be encouraging sometimes. I'm taking adult beginner classes on top of that though and sometimes privates (yes, I really wanna be able to dance someday).

I relate so much to what you're saying. I'm an adult beginner, I started this winter and I'm almost 30, and disabled. I've been doing ice dance for several years but my technique improved faster than my muscle, so I chose ballet as a cross-training activity. On a whim, because going to the gym was not my thing at all. I enjoyed it so much I honestly think about taking any opportunity to work in ballet or ballet adjacent environment. And a few months after I started, my ballet teacher announced she was quitting ballet for at least a few years, in pursuit of another career. I was devastated. I understand so much of your struggle with finding a new place, a new teacher, especially when what you had before suited you. But don't give up, please. You are so passionnate and honest, I wish you'll find your way. I, too, don't want to give up. I'm practicing alone, at home, with videos of my previous lessons and youtube. It'll have to do until I can go back on ballet classes. I wish all of the best for you. You got this, you can do it. Don't do it because you are an inspiration, a model for others. Do it because you enjoy it, because you want to do it. Whatever you do, some people will be disappointed, others will not. As long as you're not hurting anyone, do as you wish, and scr*w those who nag you or any other person. I wish you the best.

I started ballet at 27, 1,5 years ago. I never in my life did ballet before, so it was completely new to me. In my case, it was a little frustrating when I moved countries and left behind the studio I started with, because at a lot of the places they don't take adult beginners seriously enough to spend time working on their progress, but I was lucky to find very good teachers at the end. That's one big part of why I can progress in a fairly good pace - I am actually en pointe now, working hard to strengthen my feet, doing mostly barre work and basic centre exercises on it. But the other part why I was able to get to this point, is because I decided that even though technically I am not a beginner I still went to absolute beginner classes sometimes. Actually, even though my teachers told me I was not on that level anymore, they appreciated it when I explained why I wanted it. The thing is in more advanced classes, you have to concentrate on combinations and stuff but with absolute beginners, you already know what to do, so you can really use that time to focus on correct turnout in plié for example, and feeling if you are using the right muscles, correct the tiny things like port de bras and posture. In my experience, even though going through the basics might be boring sometimes, it's a great addition. I find that having both is the best combination - on some classes you have to keep up more, in others you can focus on yourself mostly. Also, not sure what school are you taught in, but I have been taught strictly Vaganova, so there's a big emphasis on correct muscle use and technique before anything else, that also may be the reason why this combo works so well for me. So what I wanted to say, is that in my opinion it's also worth taking up the other "lower level" class, you might find that it's actually helpful. Be patient, and if you decide to do what I did, don't think about it as regressing, or having to take a step back, but as an opportunity to lay a stronger foundation. I hope you find a good routine that works for you.

this is just a tiny bad moment, thanks to you (and Veronica Viccora) I started ballet this year, at 23 and I been rejected so many times until a found a studio that supported me I'm so glad I found your channel, don't stop dancing :)

Ugh that's so frustrating that they were so narrow-minded and didn't want to make a place for you. I'm sorry! Perhaps private lessons, and crosstraining and online classes are also a really good idea! Big sympathy and wishing you best of luck

I was "kicked out" of the advanced class after being with this group for 6 years. I was really mad. Luckily, I found a new teacher but it's always been complicated. Good luck.

I hope this studio works out! I understand the challenge; I had a studio I loved which suddenly (without communication or refunds) closed. I really damaged my momentum. I wasn’t taking classes nearly as often as you, though.

I’m so sorry you’ve gone through such a hard time! Keep going! I love your content! You’re so inspiring! 💕

You are such a precious bean!! I love your energy so much - I'm 25 and I started ice skating lessons last year, and we have classes of totally mixed ages - there's people in their 40s, tiny kids, it's a lot of fun :) love from the UK xx

Everything will work out with your ballet! Can’t wait to see you perform more 🫶🏻

Please don't give up, your vlogs inspire me so much 😢

I like that you decided to try ballet as an adult it super inspiring

You are the ballerina of our hearts! ❤🩰

DOn't give up on your dreams. I am 28 years old and I just started ballet in January, is hard and exhausting, I know how you feel, but the progress is worth it, I hope you are able to find the right place for you

Your awsome and do talented! You'll find your place, I promise.❤

Don't give up!! Slayyy

Tbf I started following you for Geoscience content at the university of Iceland. Living vicariously through you because I could never afford to pursue my master's there. But I still enjoyed your ballet content and want you to pursue your dreams.

What you described sounds very much like the English/Royal Ballet System to me (Edit: ah, ok, it was :D). I don't think its necessary for you to keep up with such a rigid system in order to advance. There are lots of studios offering courses for adults at an advanced/professional level, which challenge you to grow, but outside of that system. - Come to Germany if you don't believe me ;-* At the end of the day, unless you are studying dance at a school/conservatoire, teachers should be tailoring the offer to their students, not the other way around. I.e., they should not have let you go. Especially since you seemed very comfortable with the level and fellow dancers (I've been to a few classes with younger fellow pupils myself). My opinion. :) Edit: ok, Reykjavík needs to brush up on its offers!!! Hope you find a nice and challenging place soon ❤

Sending hugs!🤎✨

really like your videos

I don't get some of that. You're not going professional (I think?), why would they care if you can keep up? And then, I am trying to understand the issue with the levels, but I've been a beginner (maybe beginner/improver) for over 3 years. I've got people in my class ranging from 17 to 60+ years old, average is probably 28/30. I used to take intermediate level class when I was super into that and wanted to do as much as possible, but downgraded to lower level by myself, because I couldn't keep up. Why are they so serious over there about the progression? As adult dancers, we've got different goals. I am actually thinking about taking absolute beginner class just so that I can cover the basics again, a step back can be beneficial, if - like me - you've never done ballet when you were younger.

Perhaps once you have worked your way from intermediate to advanced using this new studio, you could then go back to your old one and join their advanced class? ❤

Broche Ballet is a good online one to check out if you need! I'm sorry this happened - sending you good thoughts!

In my Fitnessstudio they have classes called barre fitness and dance fitness, which include a lot of balleelements. Perhaps there are some courses like this in your area too, which help you working on your strength, balance, etc.

Did they specify in their description that it was a pro level class? I take heels and there’s like a couple of courses in my area that specifies that it’s for pro level students who want to work as professional dancers and they ask for audition videos before joining-

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Corrections are SO important!! I know it well from Taichi...

What about taking individual classes? It could even help you improve faster as they would be tailored to your needs.

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Do you want to come to NYC later in the spring or Summer and take a ballet partnering class with me 🩰

Maybe you can take the intermediate and the advanced class at the new studio?

Basics are never just basics 😉 tenta mais avançado mas vai fazendo essas porque a trabalhar o "básico" vais sentir evolução no resto!!! 💪🏻

There other dance studo out there I hope you get back in a dance studio soon 🙂

Ex ballerina here. You probably need to work on your technique so more “easier” exercises are better for you.

People rejection is Gods protection. In other words, that place wasn’t for you. Your creator has something better for you. ❤