Just throwing it out there there none of the fabulous dancers featured in the background are the woman that clearly didn't want to be on camera, would never do that to anyone feeling uncomfortable

I’m not a ballerina (not even a dancer) and I’ve been subscribed since before your move to NYC - I remember you posted a lot of vintage style content back then and im sure that’s how I found your channel. Anyways just wanted to say I’m having such a great time following your journey as a dancer! I love your positivity and the fact that you waltz into dance class and film yourself even when you’re a beginner. That takes a lot of confidence and I truly admire that. You ARE a ballerina - you are learning the art of ballet, going to class regularly, wearing the dance gear, improving on your skills. I don’t understand why someone would comment that just to knock you down. Is it because you’re not getting paid to dance? What a silly way of defining an artist. To me, the passion and dedication behind the art is the key. I hope you’re feeling better now… don’t let the rude internet folx get you down. (And keep posting your dance videos pls! I so enjoy witnessing your progress)❤

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

Wow you are a LEGEND, I totally did not think anyone was still with me from those days! haha I apologize for the cringe you've likely experienced over the years as I've tried to find myself but appreciate you being here for all these years. Thank you SO much for the kind words and encouragement. It's really people like you that I'll be thinking of the next time I'm having a harder day in class or dealing with negativity online. I'm so so grateful for you and you have no idea how much it means that you took the time to share all of this with me. And P.S. I 100% agree that our perception of artists is way off base. Money is amazing, but it does not equal talent, passion, dedication or love. Thanks for speaking to that.

I’m a writer and it took me awhile to say it out loud. Thank you for your words and video…even if it came from a hard learned experience. I appreciate you sharing and lifting all us artists up!! Keep going and keep dancing!!!

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it crazy how we're so afraid to admit to ourselves who we really are? I'm so glad you shared that you're a writer because I have no doubt that you're the most authentic version of yourself when you're writing. It's amazing to see the variety of artists that are banding together to lift each other up! Thanks for the encouragement and know that I'm rooting for you too

I can relate to your feelings so much! This voice in your head saying „Why am I even doing this? I just don't belong here.“... it's so hard to make it disappear. Not just in dance class. I've been studying screenwriting for the past 3 and half years. I've written two long screenplays and several short ones. And whenever someone asks me what I do, I still hesitate if I can even call myself a screenwriter, because I don't know if my work is any good. It just leaves me wondering if I will ever FEEL entitled to call myself a writer. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey. You are not alone. We are not alone :) I think we have to stand up for ourselves even during times when we feel miserable and insecure and it seems easier to just give in to the voice in your head.

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

You are ABSOLUTELY right! We're not alone and standing up for ourselves, especially through the insecurity is the best way to keep going. Thank you so much for sharing that you're a screen writer!!! I think that's the coolest life path! It's true, it's not just a matter of dance being the issue, it really is the way we think about our identities as artists and the messaging we receive from greater society. But the truth is, the world NEEDS you. I want to live in a world full of creatives making beautiful, honest, human things. And though it may get difficult to keep going, you're doing it!!! If you haven't read Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, I HIGHLY recommend. blackirishbooks.com/product/turning-pro/ (I don't get anything from this link btw, I just genuinely want everyone reading this book). It really changed my relationship with myself in terms of how I think about my identity and my work.

ur so real and vulnerable. thank you for speaking up about the feelings that you have because i feel very similarly. continue chasing your dreams i know you can do it 💗

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

This means SO much to me, thank YOU for being here and taking the time to share this. Life can be challenging, but it's worth persevering

Keep Veronica! I love your self confidence and motivation it’s so inspiring! So keep going, you’re doing great!❤

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kay!! You're so kind for saying so

the way this helped so much. i’m gonna explain my personal experience (disclaimer, this is SUPPERRR long) i started dancing right after i turned 12. my best friend at the time was doing ballet and i had always loved ballet but i hadn’t had the chance to go to classes until then, so i started. i started rough. i was 12 (7th grade) and was put with the 9-10 (4th-5th) grade girls. my best friend was my age and en pointe already, doing shows, nutcracker, variations en pointe, she was in a ballet conservatory etc. the way i compared myself to her got so so so bad. and the 5th grade girls would make fun of me and bully me for being behind. as a 12 year old girl, who was SO passionate about dance and serious about it, these comments DESTROYED ME. after all my classes, every night i prayed and cried and i was so harsh on myself, bc i’m so passionate abt dancing and knowing that i’m behind, that i’m being bullied, that i’m not en pointe when i should’ve been… that was horrible. but, i loved to dance, so i kept on going. this one dance class in particular, like yours, was horrible. i was made fun of, i felt insecure, and i felt hopeless. i saw the girls my age or even younger, in pointe class practicing variations, so after class i went to my car and i burst down infront of my mother. at that time i knew i had talent. compared to my friend, i was told that i was better. i knew i could do more, but comments like the ones made at me and my desire to go en pointe etc, made me break down SO BAD. my mom remembered seeing the other girls in my class and she told me, “i’m not saying this just because i’m your mother, but you can do more than them. and i’ll make sure you will”. so, after she bothered and emailed the school 3 times, she was able to get me an audition for classes that were a level above the one i was before. i wasn’t perfectly caught up, i was still one year behind my friend, but i would be getting en pointe that school year if i leveled up, at 12 1/2, so i was good with that. i took the audition, and my teacher told me on the same day that i had so much talent and she would’ve put me in higher classes, but i wasn’t en pointe and i hadn’t taken pre-pointe, so i had to stay behind. but at the moment, i was more than good with that because oh my gosh!! i got moved up! i do have potential and talent. it made me so so happy. this is where i began. then i ended up moving to boston, and being clara in their nutcracker production, was advanced and had classes en pointe, etc! every single beginner, has very very rough starts. it hurts to know your not where you’re “supposed” to be, the the passion and love of dance we as dancers share, just overcomes all of those intrusive thoughts. like you said, we are where we’re meant to be. i’m so happy you already have a strong mindset. dancing is beautiful, and you dance so beautifully for a beginner. you have so much potential in your dancing. don’t get discouraged from comments like that, because you are already so strong and i can feel that you have a great dancing journey waiting for you

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

I read this earlier today and wanted to think about it a while before I responded. It brought a tear to my eye the first time and it's choking me up again as I read it a second time. You courage and determination is SO inspiring and the fact that you feel comfortable enough to share your story here means the world. Never apologize for expressing your truth, however long it might take! Your story is ALWAYS welcome here. The comparison, the bullying, that is ROUGH. But you DID. THAT. You made it through and you're making it through. Life will always be filled with challenges but how we respond to them is what counts and your response is so wise! You KNOW you're talented, passionate and you're already going places. AND it sounds like you have a supportive family, a supportive mother at least, that's a huge gift. Thank you, as always, for being vulnerable and for your kindness. One thing I love about making videos is that we can all learn from each other. You're so much younger than me and yet teaching me so much, that's such a beautiful thing! I will absolutely be looking into the confident dancer! Thanks for sharing. And please keep me, (and all of us) posted on your journey!!!

kudos to you for facing your fear!! it is truly truly inspiring and you should be so proud of yourself 🫶🏽 sending you so much love and positivity rn!!!!!

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

omg thank you SO much!! been enjoying diving into your channel too, you're so chill, love it ;)

What a great video. Thank you so much for sharing and your impassioned speech. I am fired up! Keep up the good work and living your dream!!!

@VeronicaViccora

4 ай бұрын

haha thank you!!! It's good to hear it resonated with you. I look at this video and laugh at how much that upset me at the time. We've come a longggg way! Keep being you!

Thank you for sharing this!❤

Awesome video! I film a lot to see my progress too it’s such a great tool for adult dancers!! Glad you were able to overcome the bully and keep doing what makes you feel like ‘you’! xo

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

YES! Thanks for the encouragement!! Also, your time in Vietnam looks AH. MAZING. Super inspired to do Hoi An now! I did a similar festival in Thailand and it was life changing. Wishing you so much goodness in this new year!

Love this perspective!

@VeronicaViccora

9 ай бұрын

thank you so much!

My favourite ballerina ❤

great video and serves up as motivation! I have serious imposter syndrome as an artist. (am not a dancer, although would love to learn ballroom! but there aren't even classes where I live) I draw and craft with paper. And it's just ridiculous. Like where does the pressure come from? no one can really judge art. we are all at different levels on our path and no one is all-knowing to be able to look down on others. But still we feel that shadow hanging over us.

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

You are SO right!! It's like we're waiting for the the drawing and crafting with paper gods to smile down upon us and say "yes, you are now worthy young one. We accept you." But we have to make that choice for ourselves. You ARE an artist and no one can take that away or give that to you. Recognition is great and all, but people are fickle and we can't rely on outward acceptance to keep us going. If you haven't yet read The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, I HIGHLY recommend it. (though I'm sure you have! but it's one I can never get enough of!)

the way you say glasses 🥹

@VeronicaViccora

Жыл бұрын

haha do I say it weirdly?! I never noticed!

I love your glasses. Do you have a link for them? Or a similar link?

amen ❤❤

@VeronicaViccora

10 ай бұрын

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