ballet doesn't get the credit it deserves. it's the most rigorous sport there is. and the amount of strength you have in your legs, core, arms, and ankles is ridiculous. ballerinas need to get more credit for what they do because it's not easy.

Ballet is so unappreciated.

I'm reading comments here that are like "I'm 13 is it too late for me to start learning ballet?" and I'm here like NO YOURE FINE.. I'm 18 and I'm starting my first dance class next week. It's never too late if it's something you're passionate about

Now why doesn't MTV have shows like this of motivated, athletic young women, rather than 16 and pregnant???

I used to do ballet when I was a kid, then we couldn't afford it anymore. Now I'm 19 and watching this makes me so happy and sad at the same time...

How nice, it looks like it is actually about ballet, not teen drama in tights. Looking forward to seeing more episodes!

They may have sacrificed a "normal" teenage life, but what they are striving towards is better than normal. By far.

To all these people who think they're to old: My friend and me we started ballet at 17 and no, we're not as good as these dancers , but it doesn't matter because we love dancing so much. A lot of people were laughing at us because they thought we were too old but we didn't care and I'm so happy now because ballet is awesome, even if you just do it as a hobby once a week. So you should never think you're too old for something, just try!

When you wanna try ballet but you can't even do the splits 😂

I always wanted to do ballet but we were poor so we couldn't afford the lessons 😞

The fact that all of them are attractive disturbs me..

Starting ballet at a young age is recommended for those who wish to do this professionally. That doesn't mean that it's required for professionals. If you want to do ballet recreationally, then you can start at any time.

everybody in the comments is like "its never too late to start" but bro like im only 16 and yet ive been so shitty with myself that my fitness levels are in the "i think you might be dying" zone

I've been doing ballet for 11 years now. I only do it once a week and don't want to do it professionally. I just do it as a hobby because I like to let out all my feelings that kind of built up over the week and just dance. Ballet is a great way to do that, in my opinion. It's so simple and elegant, yet a lot of hard work. I've always wanted to be able to have more passion for ballet but since I started I was the worst in my class. I'm not flexible nor can I put on point shoes without my feet hurting after 2 minutes. But that doesn't stop me. I love ballet, even though I've been bullied because of it. It's apart of my life.

I envy people that have parents that support their dancing. My mum and dad will NEVER understand why I love dance so much and they are constantly putting me down for it. They are not like everyone else's parents; they are really old fashioned and want me to become something like a doctor or a lawyer even though that's not what I want. They never let me be myself or creative or anything, they are just constantly forcing me to do things I don't want to. They wouldn't even let me choose my own GCSE options. They never let me go out or do things i love. Dance was the one thing keeping me sane, and now I am not allowed to dance anymore.

Man I wish I could do ballet

I wish I could have been as passionate as these dancers when I took ballet, but I was always being picked on for my body type. I'm not fat by all means, but I'm super short and my boobs are way too big for ballet, and I often didn't get roles because of it. It really affected my confidence and I struggled with an eating disorder in an attempt to lose weight. Back in January I switched studios to one that focuses on jazz, hip hop, and contemporary. I'm so much happier and healthier now. My teacher and I have a similar body type. She's been begging me to join the competition team which wins a lot. When I see things like this though it makes me sad that I decided to quit ballet just because of my body.

I auditioned for there summer this year at 13 but I didn't get in :(. I am going to audition next year and train more than ever!!! I dance 5 days a week 3+ hours a day all ballet... its my dream to go to sab!!

Watching them execute those exercises that fast with that level of precision.... HOLY CRAP THESE PEOPLE ARE STRONG.

What a beautiful series! Can't wait for more episodes!

When people say “Ballet is so easy!” And “Ballet isn’t a sport” I’m like....... “BISH YOU TRY WALKING ON POINTE FOR FRICKEN 10 HOURS

I really love ballet but I don't have the 'body' for it and there aren't any ballet places nearby that have dance classes everyday, and my parents don't think I'll ever make it as a professional (which I probably won't). I'm 13 and started a year ago and everybody tells me I've progressed extremely quickly as I've never had any prior experience with ballet or dance in general (I have almost flat grand jetes, almost double pirouettes, jump high, and probably have half a year before I go on pointe). I hope I can do it

For those wondering if you are "too old to start", I have to say: you're not. I started ballet last year, with 17 and It was the best decision i could've done. I joined an adult class that had people of 30, 50 years... they were all pretty dedicated and we all evolved too much

I really want to pick up ballet again. i am doing it this summer and I want to do it during school. My ballet teacher sucked this year which is why I quit she played candy crush during class, was late to class, and sometimes even forgot to come to class. I wish i had those teachers

"At the end of the day, he's deciding your future." No pressure

Dance was my big dream but i'm a sick person, I can't be a dancer, I'm here, on tears watching " Strictly Ballet" on my computer, God I believed in it ! And its really rare for me to believe in myself, dance was the only thing who made feel confident Thank you Teen vogue for this wonderful show

I am in awe, of the beauty, dedication and strength of these dancers, of their teachers, parents and other supporters.

I'm really sad that my mother wouldn't alllow me to take classes back when I was five or six just because " but ballet is so girly and not even a real sport!". Which was merely the excuse for not letting me dance ballet because she herself didn't like it when she was a kid. I'm eighteen now and started this year and god, it's so fulfilling. I have to pay for everything myself - classes, shoes, clothes - and that means that I can only take one lesson of one hour per week. It's so very frustrating that my chances of ever becoming as good as I might be had I been dancing for twelve years are very very slim. I could easily see myself pursuing a serious career (dedication-wise) in ballet. How I wish things were different.

Joined dance when I was 3 and went till I was 8, realised it was too much for me when the teachers started telling us to watch our weight, left awhile after. I have mad respect for anybody who is strong enough to make it through that industry.

*Jasmine performs for LA Ballet now. Mimi and Alec are with NYCB.* Edit: Victor is with Cleveland Ballet.

I started dance when I was 3 and started ballet when I was 4. Seeing these amazing dancers do their thing is awe-inspiring.

This is awesome ! I really hate that my parents pulled me out from ballet. i loved it soo much.

My little sister is eleven and shes going on pointe a lot now. (shes been doing ballet since she was 5, but after a year she quit because the ballet went out of business. Then she started at eight again at a different studio and shes honestly very good now.) She's still doing training, but shes also dancing (not major turns or anything, just little combinations. Seeing how she isnt fully trained. I cant wait to see how good shes gonna be when shes 15 cx

Danced all my life and now that high school is ending I've realized I'm not gonna be a professional! But I'll still keep dance with me for the rest of my life.

there are people saying their 13 and it's too late to start ballet but hey Misty Copeland is the firsr African American dancer for ABT and she started dance at 13

the most influential and inspiring teacher I've ever been taught by didn't begin until college. there are no boundaries when you set your mind to it.

Thank you so much to those people who say that ballet should be more appreciated~! I am a Ballerina and I have to suffer with sprained ankles a lot! And you guys are right ballet is not easy. It took me 2 years of training to get into the Opera and I had to suffer through a lot. Anyways Have a good day guys! :3

I'm a former dancer n I just cried my eyes out watching this it's so inspiring and beautiful

I like the teacher, he is tough and critical without being unnecessarily rude. You can tell he pushes his students to do their best

Ballet is so beautiful and ballerinas are omg gorgeous! One of my regret in life is never started doing this and now at the age of 21,I just regret it so much

So proud of this show! And so thrilled to hear you guys like it. Stay tuned for more!

2020 anyone? Also I want to see these dancers now!!

Ballet is so unappreciated. It’s one of the most hardest sports out there. Your legs and feet are in so much pain and have bruises and scratches and blood but you have to smile on stage and make the dancing look easy and elegant.

When you are old and grey, no one remembers or cares about prom, homecoming etc. Being a ballet dancer and dedicating your life to this art form? That's what you remember.

Just watched the first episode and I'm already in love with this series =) If there was a documentary about every ballet school in the world, I would watch them all and probably love them all! ;) It's so interesting to see how students in other schools work! And THIS students are AMAZING! Of course they are, otherwise they wouldn't have gotten in SAB, but it's still amazing and inspiring to watch them =)

I did ballet as a child, but my parents never got me lessons, now I'm 16 and I realized that this is what I want to do, that something has been missing this whole time, and I've found what I had always truly wanted to do and be apart of.

I think ballet is so beautiful. I enjoy watching it and love how ballerinas are able to make it look so effortless and natural, when actually it is highly technical.

Am 13 years old am dancing ballet 7 years and am in love with ballet. We do clasic and jazz ballet and I LOVEE ITT.. IS NEVER TO LATE TO START GOING TO BALLET. ♥♥

I did ballet for 7 years, when I was 9 I got into jazz, was bullied for being tall and quit, but ballet kinda engraved in me, so it’s really easy to stretch and spin and go on my toes, but everyone says I’m to y’all and wide shouldered to do ballet, so I yeeted out of the art form and I regret it sm

Congrats MiMi! You are so beautiful! We LOVE you and are so proud! It will be so much fun to follow all your success as you continue to shine!

I just want to say that this series is what inspired me to look into boarding schools back in November. I am currently working on applying to three or four schools, but the only two I am certain about are Phillips Exeter Academy and Masters School. This series has completely changed my life! Thanks for making it.

it’s a Saturday night, i have no friends or plans, i will just binge watch this all night.

I’ve been doing ballet since I was 3, but I honestly don’t think there’s an age that’s “too late” to start ballet. Doing it recreationally is open for all people I think.

absolutely incredible. I kind of wish that I was a ballerina instead of a swimmer at the moment aha

i don't think i'd ever have the courage or strength to do what these people do and what they have to go through in order to make their dreams come true. so inspiring!!

Usually I don’t like stuff from Teen Vogue but this is an exception, I really like this.

This is going to be a great story to follow! Thank you, Teen Vogue! These dancers work so hard. I hope they all get a professional position.

When I was 4, I started ballet. I did it till I was 8. I quit because the teacher pointed me out during class and called me FAT! I ran to my mom (who heard her say it) and I cried. I really wish I went to a different studio. But I live near a charter school that has ballet. I think I'm going to go to that school

Art requires so much sacrifice but it is so rewarding not just for one's own self but for people as a whole. Great video!

Ballet is so challenging mentally and physically and doesn’t get the credit it deserves. I went to school of American ballets summer intensive and it was amazing.

I love Mimi

Victor: I'm very determined in.... Me: You are filled with DETERMINATION!

I’m 15 and recently started working out and doing ballet and lemme tell you it is the hardest thing and takes so much strength

Ballet looks incredibly hard. But I admire ballet. Kudos to those who have passion and work so hard to join a company and be successful.

I'm 12, I've always dreamed about being a ballerina, but is it too late? I mean, I'm not flexible, and I'm lazy but I want to become active and stronger with ballet bc at school people think I'm very pathectic like I can't do anything, I want to prove them wrong with doing something I've always wanted to do and love it with passion.

I'm started ballet a month ago at age 10.I love it and if I sweat and its hard for me I can't imagine what they have to go through....but I'm looking forward to be a professional ballet dancer.😊

crying because theyre all so beautiful

I can't stop watching this. It's addicting.

A great series :) I started ballet in February and I'm 19 years old :) 4 years ago I did Jazz and I loved it. I am also dancing jazz now next to ballet :) wish I started ballet as a kid so I would be so much better now :)

well damn I'm 22 and ballet and violin have been my dreams since like forever, I guess it's too late for dancing

I have 14 years 5 months and I've been doing my ballet practice , it is never too late for what is your dream or what you like

Im not really fond of dancing and I’m a gymnast but i already quit. Its good to know that dancing and sports take the same amount of practice and focus to really achieve your dreams because its not something that can be done and master easily without practice because even i practice for days in the gym for years. Watching this video feels good to know that not only a gymnast like me suffer from practice 😭😭 it takes a lot of motivation and determination to pursue something like that.

Holy cow 1:00 the leg movement🤯

I’m over here and I can’t even do a summer salt!!😂

I'm in love with the series! I don't know how often I've already watched them 😃😃 They are just stunning and show how much work it is to be a ballerina 👍

BRUH DEADASS CAME ON HERE AFTER THIS WAS SUGGESTED BUT FOUND THE DUDE IN 3 PAS OF MY SHOW FROM LIKE 7 YEARS AGO. VICTOR BALLET JEUNESSE LOVES YOUUUU

If one does ballet for the applause, then that is not the right motivation. Because if the applause doesn't come, one will be crestfallen, disappointed and even perhaps depressed. The right mindset is one does ballet because one is convinced it is an art form of a very high level, it demands so much on all levels; physically, emotionally and even philosophically. One loves ballet because one loves the challenge of highly exacting standards of excellence and because one is convinced that it is an art form second to none. And when you believe in that; you can take all the workouts, the repetitiveness of the exercises, the self criticisms you have to make for the sake of perfection and most of all you will be able to translate your role convincingly to the public, making them believe that you are Odile in Swan Lake, or Giselle, or Kitri in Don Quixote, the Faun in "L'apres midi.." or De Grieux in Manon. .

Yasss ballet is sport footballers

I used to do ballet and I didn't understand how much it would mean to me in a few years time, it has been 4 years since I quit and not a day goes by I don't regret it!

I'm so excited for the rest of the series!

OMG I KNOW MIMI TELL HER I SAY HI

im getting pointe shoes in january! :D

I’m 23... and I’ve danced since I can remember. Not ballet though... these videos materialise the want to start with ballet more and more.

I’m a ballet dancer and I’m going to SAB’s summer intensive! I’m so excited❤️ Also if you feel like you want to start ballet but you think you are to old it doesn’t matter! You can start when ever! Misty Copeland started ballet when she was 13, look at her now she is amazing!!!

the biggest sacrifices I make as a 10 yrs old ballet student are far worse than giving my childhood. I give my life. I can't go to birthdays because I will eat cake. I can't sleep when I want. I can't play. I can't do any other sports so I have to sit out p.e.

I lovee but do one for theatre students toooo

I'll be doing ballet. I'll move away from here with Brooke (my adoptive sister) and head to New York to enroll in ballet school. When I was 16 years old, I always wanted to do ballet. But now I'm 31 years old. I'll learn from ballet videocassettes, DVDs and books. Ballet is my passion.

respect to these guys. They must go through so many foot and achilles injury. As a runner i know the feeling.

i never really enjoyed ballet because the strict technique and it was tedious, but i loved jazz because its more upbeat, and now that i'm training in various styles under hip hop so i evolved into more of a contemporary dancer. unfortunately now i'm recovering my ankle so i'm starting myself in ballet instead of jazz. i just wish i stayed in ballet instead of jazz, then i probably wouldn't have hurt myself. but then again everything happens for a reason and my life wouldn't be the way it is now with dancing. i don't know why i'm even typing this, but i guess it's because i felt like sharing it. ok i know i lame LOL bye

this reminds me when I did ballet and tap but quit ballet and did strictly tap because this girl bullied me so hard but she followed me over to tap and as I was doing my little tap solo part rehearsals she pushed me offstage and I just quit overall. I ended up finding a large passion in soccer and track though in later years.

I'm 17 and starting this year. Always better late than never, right? With enough determination and dedication, anything is possible.

Beautiful dancers. What passion they possess. 👌🏻👏🏻

I am actually planning to start ballet at the age of 16,although i started at the age of and quit 8, i am still flexible. Is this possible to achieve pls advise me y'all ballerinas.

Ballet is amazing When I was smaller I used to be like that's boring and I liked cars and pirates then my little sister started at 5 cause she wanted to be one and a year later at the time I was 8 I wanted to do jazz so my mum started me and I liked it but it wasn't amazing to me so I started acro tap and thetre cause I thought ballet was boring then when I was 9 my mum tried for ballet cause I thought I'd try and I felt right and home and I'm there everyday and ballet is now my life but the teachers said to us I might be to old but then I went on to solos and one day I want to dance infront of millions cause ballet to me makes me smile snd I love to smile I remember when I was smaller if dance for my grandad and he loved it and I remember when he passed I was always crying but Id feel better as soon as I danced to the empty chair in the garden you might think this is stupid but...

Ive always wanted to do ballet, its so graceful and the famous ballets are classic stories and i like the theatre aspect

When I was 12 I had to chose between horses or ballet. I chose horses because I could carry on with ballet as a hobby but not vice versa. Ballet life demands a hundred percent dedication. Sometimes I regret my choice, but now I'm a pentathlete and eventer and still do dancing for a hobby. Watching this makes me think that these young people miss out a lot in life (and I don't mean drinking, parties, sex etc) and whether it's worth it if they don't all get a job...

Oh my gosh it's jasmine from dance 212

5:14 well poo. I "just do it for like 2 hours a day" and thats probably why I suck 😜

Ballet is almost a religion to me. It’s like I’m flying and glued to the ground without ever wanting to stop. I never want to stop turning. Never. I don’t want I ever stop stretching or getting new moves down. These blisters and painful toes are with it all

mimi went to my dance studio as a child and i met her today at my summer intensive performance!!