pointe shoe fitter reacts to ALEX HALL

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2 жыл бұрын

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@birgittenecessary 2 жыл бұрын

I feel a pointe shoe fitting challenge coming up. "Can Josephine get this girl back to ballet?" Stay tuned! 😆

@DannyJane. 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! JOSEPHINE, please contact this lady and FIT HER A PAIR OF SHOES!!!!!!

@lesleyannismay8295 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd love to see that

@moniquemetcalfe8671 2 жыл бұрын

Yes she should

@stephanie5872 2 жыл бұрын

We all demand ypu fit her

@dinkvjr 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea

@aboyisagvn888 2 жыл бұрын

Guys, I'd like to say something whether you see this or not. Alex speaks in her videos how she still does ballet at home as much as she can, and she is in art school. She has received many comments as to why she quit and in a few of her videos she explains that she does not feel ready to share the reason. We should respect her reasons and wait until she requests a fitting with Josephine. Thank you.💕 Edit** She may also have a traumatic experience regarding it too. (Also thank you for reading and understanding💕)

@Kaalokalawaia 2 жыл бұрын

That's sad. I hope she can find some joy in dancing again. She is really beautiful dancing.

@shaldana 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kaalokalawaia No, it's not sad. It's never sad when someone acknowledges that they need a break - regardless of the reason, which is no one else's business - instead of keeping pushing when they shouldn't be, to the point of detrimental harm. Celebrate victories where they are. It is not shameful or sad to admit it's time to step back, it's actually very courageous and should be cheered.

@labellelace 2 жыл бұрын

@@shaldana it’s just sad that she felt that she had to step back, after clearly dedicating so much time to the art form over her lifetime. I do agree that she shouldn’t feel forced to return to ballet just because of that time, however especially if her stepping back had something to do with the toxic parts of the industry that still exist, it’s a shame that she was a victim of that especially, or even just of burn out towards something that she clearly once loved. So as the original reply said, I hope that she can find joy in dancing again, even if it is just for herself.

@alexia3552 Жыл бұрын

Dance seems to be incredibly personal and it makes sense because you give up massive chunks of your youth and an insane amount of physical, mental, and emotional energy, etc etc etc... it's never a light decision whether to stay or go. It's not like they woke up one morning and just forgot about it. So yeah idk it feels kind of obvious to not ask athletes about the "why"s. It's never our business.

@sabrecrafted7409 Жыл бұрын

As an equestrian who has taken a long break, even though I'm not on this level- nailed it. If - IF - and when she's ready she'll get back at it.

@a.phillips6892 2 жыл бұрын

Alex is phenomenal. I don’t know why she stopped, but I would have liked to have seen her in a company. She is so naturally gifted. I wish she would start back seriously.

@BassKittehz 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god finally Alex is getting the attention she deserves 😭 she's the absolute sweetest and her videos amazing. Hope she doesn't forget me now hahaha

@DestinyHopeLou 2 жыл бұрын

I love her, she‘s hysterical. But KZfaq unsubscribed me and I forgot about her but omg Aleeeex 😭😭

@kathleenhearty5364 2 жыл бұрын

Love Alex Hall! What a zany sense of humour, and a gorgeous dancer.

@isabelladaschel3242 2 жыл бұрын

We need you to give Alex a point shoe fitting. This needs to happen!!!

@brybalaton-chrimes7550 Жыл бұрын

I broke my leg 17 years ago in a very misguided dance rehearsal rehearsal at uni, studying performing arts, on point on my left leg. I can still turn out and do basic things but it actually didn’t end with the broken leg- I got nerves involved and have had debilitating chronic pain ever since. There’s a very very good reason why Josephine reacts the way she does on videos out of pure fear at peoples feet.

@inkedleo 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter and I watch your videos every morning before she goes to school. She’s 8 and is in ballet and just loves watching anything ballet related. She expressed wanting to go to your shop to be fitted for point shoes when she’s ready, so I made the whole argument that it’s a long way off and it’s something very special to be able to do but that maybe we could…knowing full well we’ll take her and surprise her when the time is right😂☺️

@sngray11 Жыл бұрын

That will be such a special moment! 🥰

@suziemcboozie 2 жыл бұрын

I LOOOVE Alex Hall! I actually got into her after craving more ballet video after finding the pointe shop :D

@randylazer2894 2 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned that the first time you used the roller you experienced some level of pain, well, that is 100% normal. To share, I had run three marathons and regularly had massages, but my IT bands would really tighten up... so after about 16 miles, my upper legs felt like they had been hit by a sledge hammer, which is not the best feeling when you have 10 miles left to run! Just a few days before my 4th marathon, my massage therapist had me try the roller. That was excruciating, but after two days, that roller didn't hurt nearly as much, and it flattened out my IT bands. That was the first marathon that I ran very well the last 10 miles, for which my definition of "very well" means that I didn't look like I suffered from a neurological disorder! If you are dancing or involved with any kind of exercise, try the roller for 10-30 seconds on your quads and the sides of your thighs, twice per day. Likely within 72 hours things will feel much, much better. BTW, I did perform with the ABT and Joffrey Ballet, but.....thank goodness I was playing the violin! Oh Lord, if I were dancing....somebody, most likely me, would be injured! Even though I have no dancing background, I enjoy your videos because you are just such a nice and fun lady, with all kinds of great positive energy. I wish you the very best with all that you do.

@khills 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Josephine discovered AAAAAALLLL her knotted trigger points. At once. 😂😂😂 And that is painful AF. Speaking of, time to go TheraGun my IT bands and tennis ball my glutes. 🙄 Exercise, they said. It’ll be fun, they said…

@randylazer2894 2 жыл бұрын

@@khills You speak the truth in quite a humorous way! I was like Josephine the first time I used the roller, in extreme pain, and not using very polite language either. I didn't last 10 seconds....maybe not the best phrase to share in dialogue with a woman! Thank you for reminding me to purchase a TheraGun!

@khills 2 жыл бұрын

@@randylazer2894 *snicker* The first time I used a roller on my legs, I flipped off like a beached whale and said things to my physical therapist that proved to everyone around me that I am indeed a Navy brat. Enjoy your TheraGun - I have no idea how I got by without it!

@janeclark7060 2 жыл бұрын

Did a roller seminar when I worked for the Air Force. I made such a gasp of pain, the guy next to me burst out laughing! Yeah, it gets better, it you have the courage to try again!

@randylazer2894 2 жыл бұрын

@@khills I believe the words you said to your PT for your initial time on the roller, were pretty similar to what I screamed at my massage therapist!

@zoesolanki961 2 жыл бұрын

Not done ballet for a year??? I officially want to cry, I didn't look like that even at my peak 🤦🏻‍♀️

@hannahschell5880 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you react to another of Alex's videos, "Trying on all my old pointe shoes". She's so hilarious, and a phenomenal dancer! Also, I *really* want to see you fit her!!

@lorettaoates5332 2 жыл бұрын

I ❤ all of Josephine's positive vibes and energy!! I know nothing about ballet, but she makes it sooo interesting!!

@DamonKClark 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much! I've learned SOOOOO much about ballet shoes. Back in the day when I was taking dance (175 years ago lol), they put us (guys) in point shoes so we could get a sense of our partner's challenges (balance and the like). It was helpful, but those shoes were INCREDIBLY painful. It's nice to know that there are so many more shoe models/fits and great shoe fitters like yourself.

@audrey2498 2 жыл бұрын

I KNEW THIS EPISODE WOULD COME YESSSSSSSSSS THANK YOU JOSEPHINE

@BassKittehz 2 жыл бұрын

might've been begging and spamming her Twitter with Alex channel for months 👉🏻👈🏻

@ttdub14 2 жыл бұрын

There’s compilations of the ALDC from Dance Moms doing “ballet” numbers and I would love for Josephine to react to them please!

@karinabreyer9832 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! I would kill for a video with you and Alex! 2 of my favorite youtubers in one video... sign me up!

@ericagoehring1089 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of my favorite videos ever! So fun.

@thaliaa08 2 жыл бұрын

Her: doesn’t dance for 1 yr and is literally pErFeCt Me: *doesn’t dance for 1 week* “I can't touch my toes-“

@nianjiahan5624 2 жыл бұрын

so true!

@kaio113 2 жыл бұрын

Same🤣🤣🤣

@madelineb5184 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t dance for like three months and now I can’t do ANY pointe 😂 to be fair, I’ve only been en pointe for like two years (and during the pandemic, so not a great time to start) but I’m worried about summer camps lol!

@sue310689 Жыл бұрын

I've never been able to touch me toes, not even as a baby, I'm as flexible as a short concrete lamp post

@elizabethlloyd3013 7 ай бұрын

I love her!! My fav

@chloebzowski8483 2 жыл бұрын

how do these videos just make my dayyyy

@randomsoprano85 2 жыл бұрын

Please react to more of Alex Hall's videos, especially the one where she tries on all her old shoes!!

@itsalexhall 2 жыл бұрын

Okay wowowWOW this was so nice and sweet! Please react to me anytime!! ❤️❤️❤️ (I also agree my shoes are kind of big 😂)

@anikaxmeisel 2 жыл бұрын

Ok but my two favorite ballet channels together? 😍 we need them to collab on something

@heatherthevictorianghost 2 жыл бұрын

Yas! My two favorite youtubers!!!

@katwelch3042 2 жыл бұрын

As someone with hyper mobility I have to admit it makes me wince when her knees hyper extend. No one told me that and all the "party tricks" were causing unnecessary damage.

@sj4iy 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have hypermobility but I just wish it wasn't "desirable" in ballet. It causes so much damage over time.

@ReyOfLight 2 жыл бұрын

As someone with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, I can only agree! It’s sad when people are pushed to become even more hypermobile in ballet or gymnastics because that extreme ROM is “desirable” and pretty. While it may not cause as many issues in individuals who are just hypermobile without any medical condition behind it, it still causes a lot more wear and tear on your body compared to being within normal ranges, and regardless of how strong you are, our bodies aren’t made to be hyperextended. When I stand normally (as in my normal) my knees are about 15 degrees hyperextended and I don’t know how many times through the years I’ve hurt my knees because of it, because of just losing control of my leg(s) while walking and having my knee(s) just crack backwards or something. As much as I wanted to try ballet growing up, and kinda still want to try it at almost 37, I’m kinda glad now that I never pursued dancing while I was much younger because who knows what injuries I could be dealing with now if I had done all the stretching and whatnot that dancers do...

@bench_the_III 2 жыл бұрын

I am so with Josephine on the roller thing. It always feels like I'm rolling on needles

@chilanya 2 жыл бұрын

I love Alex' channel, the videos are so funny and i love when she talks about ballet :-) Wish I had feet like hers... Mine are ugly but on the flipside pointe doesn't hurt much for me.

@mayaclowes3385 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I AM ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER TO ALEX HALL I LOVER HER THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS

@ChelseaJeanBentley Жыл бұрын

It's like when I took a class by Li Cunxin [Mao's Last Dancer] at Queensland Ballet's community classes. He did a quad pirouette for us all and said it was terrible but it was hands down the most technically perfect thing I've ever seen.

@amandala00 Жыл бұрын

Hello there!! Alex was actually in the National Ballet of Canada!!! She quit over personal reasons that she's not ready to talk about yet. She definitely is one of my favorite channels ❤

@allielyn1221 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching all your reaction videos Josephine!! I wish I could find my pointe shoe soulmate but I haven’t found that shoe which really works for me yet. Unfortunately I’ve tried all the fitters in my city and just can’t seem to find someone who fits for feet shape rather than shoe size. ☹️

@ohminsun 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I laughed so hard with Alex's commentary LOL

@claireinaflower 2 жыл бұрын

this girl is so funny and amazing omg! her turnout 😵

@sarahdeaver4981 Жыл бұрын

Imagine how flawless she actually is after not taking a year off I can't even imagine what that would look like

@Stanzishouse 2 жыл бұрын

Omg, I love her, need to go to her channel after this!

@Rsmume 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Alex Hall’s videos so much! I hope she makes a return to YT soon 🥺

@phoebehowell7750 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos !!

@theonecounttheonecount8477 2 жыл бұрын

Ballet shape is a whole other level. I don't miss the bun, either. She's a beautiful dancer. Absolutely amazing. She must have gone through a lot of tie shoes. She over-arches. She's humble, and funny. She's crazy good. Her arabesque goes straight behind her. Great muscle memory. Unique. She's got the best feet. Point shoes fo such. They do hurt.

@pollypocket2282 2 жыл бұрын

Josephine, you aren’t alone, I bought the roller too… all I felt was ouch, ouch, ouch!

@sandravanduinwyk3594 2 жыл бұрын

I think the I'll fitted shoes are part of the sarcasm 🤣🤩

@rachelkirby1737 2 жыл бұрын

I love u guys!!

@annettefournier9655 2 жыл бұрын

I followed her for a while but she never revealed why she gave it up. 🤷‍♀️ maybe she wanted a less pressure lifestyle? Less demanding? Less cut throat? Anybody know? She was definitely built for it. But all that glitters is not always gold.😶. Just thinking even though it's none of my bloody business. 😵‍💫

@kennieloo6357 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never watched any of her stuff but was wondering the same!

@ameliamarsh5162 2 жыл бұрын

She still dances just not Professionally

@alishaevelyne4023 2 жыл бұрын

As sad as it sounds, she may just have not been able to get a company contract. Even if you're amazing if no company hires you it's def tough.

@June.stairs Жыл бұрын

Omg Alex Hall and I are kinda similar! I was a comp dancer to and then switched to ballet.

@Miss_Camel 2 жыл бұрын

lol she is sooooo cute!!! Love it!

@Carrington_Smith 2 жыл бұрын

wow im 7th!! love you guys!!

@anaabendroth3460 Жыл бұрын

Offer this girl a free fitting!! Just for being hysterical!!

@Got2Bespoke 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! A 'Fit Her' collab! Ballet neeeeeds her.

@Irenikashula 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I've been dancing for like 12 years i wish i looked this good love/hate her but mostly love of course

@lexie_ballerina4155 2 жыл бұрын

Josephine’s face when she said “because pointe shoes suck” 🤣🤣

@beaniebabeeluver 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, The Pointe Shop and Alex Hall collab please

@Ms.Opinionated 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the original video and thought she was lying/click bait. Her feet are gorgeous and thanks for confirming her shoes are done done done. One Love

@shespeex8413 2 жыл бұрын

Alex’s videos are amazing! Her trying on all the old shoes, including her first baby size 2 or 3 Freeds was hilarious. Post-pandemic re-fittings for everyone! Just like Oprah- you’re in a new shoe, you get a new shoe!

@cherylkavanagh3387 2 жыл бұрын

Josephine, maybe (maybe?) Alex should have a pointe shoe fitting?

@Legittoquit1 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy her ! She’s amazing. I’d love to see her dance 💃🏽

@hanbigim Жыл бұрын

in level one of ballet i had a teacher with feet that could bend to the ground and i thought everyone was like that xDD

@betsienielsen9805 2 жыл бұрын

Ay I’m early!!!! Hi point shop!

@JGreen-le8xx 2 жыл бұрын

Josephine❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄

@serenasalme4265 2 жыл бұрын

She is so funny! She is fantastickqchkck! Oh what an envie!🤣 grazie, Josephine!🤗🌸

@angieahite2597 2 жыл бұрын

Dude my arabesque is crying right now 😂

@Luvluna19 2 жыл бұрын

I always wanted to learn ballet since I was a kid but never got a chance ,i wanna learn ballet so badly

@rajindersinghsidhu4302 2 жыл бұрын

We need you to react to Rhythmic Gymnastics 😍🤩🥺

@lillaannbellinger4125 Жыл бұрын

I might get back in to ballet or acrobatics again and I have not been there for like um 😐for 2 years now

@cherrybomb476 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of going back to ballet...I can't decide whether to retry with ballet after a 3 years hiatus or to try pole dancing for the first time!

@amyrasmussen3599 2 жыл бұрын

She should react to the fitting in barbie and the pink shoes!

@lisavalentine8877 Жыл бұрын

Since you enjoy watching her at the barre, try the video called "Ex-Pro Ballerina Teaches YOU A Ballet Class"

@RandiPoitras 2 жыл бұрын

Claudia Dean just did a video trying pointe shoes from wish - i think it would be both interesting and hilarious to see Josephine react lol

@fionama1508 2 жыл бұрын

Can't help but noticed she's an army😂💜

@bunsbuns9072 2 жыл бұрын

Josephine: That's gorgeous Alex (caption): That was terrible The timing of that made me laugh lol

@gabbyjunak4475 2 жыл бұрын

Okay so, I’m in my second year en pointe, but last year my pointe shoes were way to narrow caused a lot of pain in my pinky toe. Now my pointe shoes feel better, but not perfect. Also, I am suffering from a bad case a shin splints in my left leg and it isn’t getting any better. I let my leg start to heal but jumped back into dance to early and caused my shin splints to come back.

@josie.m.d 2 жыл бұрын

oooooooooh she's an army

@Fox_WithAHeart 5 ай бұрын

2 nights ago i had a dream of going into ballet class and doing a pirouette but what were supposed to do was a tondu- 4:08 (I don’t go to ballet class i use yt vid tutorials lmao-)

@bonniefranklin6097 Жыл бұрын

Well done.

@victorialinnea2483 2 жыл бұрын

(If you want to know about these rollers: There are different types with different textures and densities. Your choice depends on your weight und how many muscles you have.)

@helazemni1683 2 жыл бұрын

I already know her, she is super super cool ❤️👌🏻True she is extremely beautiful, and in my opinion absolutely in perfect shape 👍🏻😃

@s0phiethegamer 2 жыл бұрын

We need to see a video of you fitting her in new pointe shoes

@isabellebarker3104 Жыл бұрын

3:30 Im hypermobile according to my pediatrician! :D

@unseelie63 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video some while back and I agree,she is hilarious! And that she doesn't look like somebody who's been away from dancing for a year,her legs,her feet,omg!!! I have to wonder why she stopped dancing.Pain? Being too much of a perfectionist? Obsessive perfectionism?(that's done a number on me where some of my talents lay).If she's happier not dancing,I understand completely,but it still seems a shame;her legs,feet,flexibility,are all so wonderful.Beautiful.

@Urmom-ts8gp 2 жыл бұрын

She still dances, just not professionally. She said she wasn’t ready to stage why she quit.

@unseelie63 2 жыл бұрын

@@Urmom-ts8gp Ah,okay,thanks for the info!There could be a number of reasons for her decision and if she's not ready to talk about it that should absolutely be respected.I'm glad to hear that she does still dance,that her experiences haven't ruined that for her.Dancing should be a joy,not a source of stress and unhappiness.

@bonniehawkins2979 2 жыл бұрын

Good one.

@graceandcottoncandy9826 2 жыл бұрын

3.45 there’s not lazy ballerina that gets this good. Me. There no lazy ballerina in general

@jellynat4492 2 жыл бұрын

hey I love your videos and would like it if you reacted to leap :)

@JustClaude13 2 жыл бұрын

We need to get her into your shop for a proper fitting.

@hautepinkgaming9803 2 жыл бұрын

The girl: screams in pain Josephine: LoOK hoW PreTtY HeR FeET ArE

@millie9236 Жыл бұрын

She's magnificent.

@AlyseMeiLan 2 жыл бұрын

Please react to Post:Ballet! They have amazing videos of swan lake and more creative renditions of classic ballets.

@azaleasmith4292 Жыл бұрын

Question: is it possible to get into ballet for the first time at 16? I took ballet when I was really young but I stopped doing it because I thought it was boring. I didn’t realize at that age how beautiful it is but I feel like I missed my opportunity

@thebookwyrmslair6757 Жыл бұрын

You're never too old for ballet! Check around for an adult pre-pointe class at your local studios!

@isra9862 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question: Can I try pointe shoe fitting even though I never danced before? Because I really wanna do.

@patriciacouto5956 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone will be fitting you if you never danced before. And it's not possible to lie because it's pretty obvious for people in the ballet world to realise when someone has never danced before

@TheRainbowDragoness 2 жыл бұрын

The bruised feeling is normal when you start using a roller.

@MysticHeather 2 жыл бұрын

Ok we NEED her to be fitted by you!!

@Ada_does_vlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Dancuuuuaaaaar 💀😭

@barryscott6222 Жыл бұрын

Hey Josephine, Quick recommendation... Have a look at getting you audio balances better. Your Audio is way higher than the video you are editing into yours. Particularly if your audience is wearing headphones, we turn up the sound to hear the featured video properly, then you blow our ears out by having your audio set much higher. Definitely a technical feature you need to correct.