"If we don't love our body today, we might not have a chance to tomorrow" is a very powerful quote, and very true as well. I used to do martial arts 6 days a week with a lot of high intensity workouts as well. Then I developed fibromyalgia and can now only do a fraction if what I could do before, which has upset me greatly for years now. I wish I'd been more appreciative of what I was able to do before.

Thank you so much SELF for the feature 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🥰

@valtoton2982

2 жыл бұрын

You're a beautiful dancer! I haven't been en Pointe in over ten years due to injuries... You've inspired me to return to ballet to experience that joy again! 🌹

@thalia7104

2 жыл бұрын

That was so interesting to watch, Petra! Thank you for taking us with you through your day ❤🤗!

@dancerxluv3300440

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing life you live! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

@ariellaabolaffio6753

2 жыл бұрын

sembri veramente una bella persona oltre che bravissima ballerina, continua cosi! ;)

@AmeliaConway

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic talent and energy! Thanks for sharing x

I hope she's making a decent amount of money. It's unfortunate how poorly artists are often compensated. Best wishes and prosperity to you Petra.

@WDHnoNAMESavailable

2 жыл бұрын

she drives a tesla i’d say she’s doing alright

@playframe6231

2 жыл бұрын

As long as she has good skill, she has leverage.

@FingerinUrDaughter

2 жыл бұрын

artists? she literally just moves as shes told to, you know that right? shes not making art, shes repeating the actions told to her by another. at best, that OTHER person is making art. shes about as much an artist as a burger flipper at mc donalds : both are just doing their job as they are told to.

@cutefidgety

2 жыл бұрын

@@FingerinUrDaughter wow, you don’t really know anything about the performance arts do you

@mlem6951

2 жыл бұрын

@@FingerinUrDaughter Shhh~, go with your little brain somewhere else. Thank you.

Wow. Going through such a hard time with the cancer, surgery, recovery and now being able to dance again just brings me to tears.😔😔But i am so happy for her that she is able to do what she loves. Such an inspiration😍😍😍

She speaks so beautifully and poetically in English - maybe it’s because English is a second language, maybe it’s because she’s just got a beautiful soul. Loved this video!

@siemelonoranksenamun

2 жыл бұрын

I am going with the "lovely soul" option.

@Anna-hn2gh

2 жыл бұрын

How do you know she has a ‘beautiful soul’?

@kathytran5702

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anna-hn2gh it radiates - the positive energy. You just feel it

@Anna-hn2gh

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathytran5702 🙂

I really admire her and her mindset as a professional dancer✨💕

Ballet dancers are insane athletes I hate how people don't take it seriously

@Travis_22

2 жыл бұрын

who don't take it seriously?

@minha.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Travis_22 men

@ryancox3834

Жыл бұрын

​@minha! Proper bloke here and Ballet dancers amaze the f*** out of me!!!! Any who can't appreciate male and female ballet dancers just a moron.

Matcha (latte) is a very nice alternative if you don't like coffee. It has caffeine too and also magnesium and anti oxidants. It gives me a lot of energy. Try it, maybe you'll like it

@duart4heart

Жыл бұрын

Or a nice cold shower 😊

At 11? Thats considered very late for a dancer yet she made it in a good position!! You are NEVER too old everyone!

I have zero interest in ballet, but I actually enjoyed listening to you speaking about this art form. So much enthusiasm and passion. It was lovely to behold.

I love hearing her passion and embodiment of her craft. So beautiful. And I like that she has a clear attitude of her love for ballet and dance - a healthier example than what we see in Black Swan or people forced to perfection and obsession. It really needs to be a joy and an embodiment of something you were born to do. Clearly she has found that. Thank you for this interview. Bravo 👏👏🧡🙏

This was pleasant to watch. Ballet is so graceful and elegant. I just knew her feet would be wrecked after seeing a few ballerina paws before, but her feet were in great shape, and STRONG!. That incline toe raise she did was impressive. The body control that is involved with this form of dancing is insane.

How wonderful it was to get to know you, Petra. We saw your beautiful dancing last winter in the Nutcracker and immediately noticed your gorgeous style. You are just as beautiful a person and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Ciao Bella! 😘

I am so relieved your Well. Before I had my brain surgery I didn't know if I would live to dance again. That last dance before surgery was very special to me too.😊❤

Wow. This was an INCREDIBLE segment. Thank you so much. Petra Conti explained everything so fantastically well and seeing all that she does is amazing. She's amazing.

She's wonderfully articulate and engaging.

True dedication to her craft. You're amazing Petra

Petra seems to be such a lovey lady and she was very insightful. Thank you Dear Petra.

14:00 That cat is gorgeous! - - Oh now back to the ballerina. I like that she shows how much she eats and she doesn't deprive herself.

@fairytale143

2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous indeed!

I have such admiration for these dancers. The pain they must endure must be enormous. Your entire body is saying “don’t do that” and yet you must do that. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I really love how thoroughly you explained everything

I bow before this woman's dedication and grace.

This is a great feature. It’s nice to see what a dancer does, since their craft is very athletic. Well done SELF.

Beautiful! Thank you so much for making and sharing this deep and personal perspective 😊 I really appreciate it

What a beautiful soul. Thank you, Petra.

im in love with her ballet style and voice!!

I LOOOVED how she explained😍

She made me remind myself why i started ballet and y i love it

This is fascinating! Ballet dancers look so beautiful, what dedication. Thank you.

Person has to love it a lot to achieve that level of inspiration and desire to act to be better. I am admiring with those people, hope someday I can find something so enjoyable for myself

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Petra is wonderful.

So incredibly inspired!!! Such a beautiful human inside and out!💗🩰

really see the passion in her eyes!

This was fun to watch. To go through cancer wow! I'm trying to strengthen my feet. Man it hurts! I love how in love she is in with the art.

I really love this post… so much to love and so much wisdom. Beautiful

So impressive and inspiring. It's so cool that she's so passionate for ballet.

Literally to the 1% whos Reading this God bless you and may your Dreams Come true stay safe and a wonderful day 💕🙏

@mvchii

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much💕

@franz3810

2 жыл бұрын

bless u

Such a gorgeous dancer

Excellent presentation of a principal ballerina 🩰. Loved it! ❤️

She is wonderful! What a great story!

FYI, the ballets she’s rehearsing in most of the clips are Balanchine’s “Apollo” (in the role of Terpsichore) and Sleeping Beauty.

I love her! Amazing artist

Fascinating and AMAZING! I live in socal, I'll be looking to see her dance now that its possible!

I loved listening to her story, such a beautiful soul ❤

Thank you for sharing this video, I enjoyed it. I took some ballet classes and they were fun, I have a lot of respect for ballerinas after taking them.

Sei una persona meravigliosa! Thank you for sharing your story! Is so inspiring!

I absolutely love ballet! Still dancing at age 65!

A lot discipline in this art and exercise. Amazing dancer.

She’s so beautiful talking about her art :)

So much grace and elegance :))

Che orgoglio per l’Italia, Petra sei super!!

Such poise, amazing beauty and grace. Thank you for sharing your life with us

She's so sweet I loved the interview

She’s amazing !! All the best Petra xx

Wow! Good on her to continue dancing, even after the horrors of Kidney Cancer!!

Great explanations of the hardships of her art and craft.

God bless her and her family.❤️

What a truly lovely person.

I loved every moment of this video 💜

PETRA IS A GREAT DANCER!

Our family has been so blessed to get to know you and Eris! Sending 💗 p.s. I recognize that tumbler! 😉

@petracontiofficial

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Best tumbler ever! Thank you 😊 💓

Love you, Petra!

So fascinating to see how the body can be a walking piece of art. 🙂

this is cool and informative. i like where she talks about what she thinks about performing

Respect. Very touching

wow! she is awesome...i would like to watch her perform live.

what a wonderful interview. thank you

Very interesting for an aficionado like me. Beautifully presented , thank you .

She’s an icon !

This is so informative, love it 🥰

Thank You for Sharing Your Story 💓💞🥰🙏

Very good editing of inserting the video clips with the interview. So kudos!

Thank you very much!

This was beautiful.

Ballet is really demanding. It is more than a full time job. Just the ones that have the passion are the ones that make it👍

Wow such amazing commitment

Aww God Bless her!

Well spoken and very confident lady 💜

Nice! What an elegant way to speaking

Wow, what a fascinating insight.

Shes so cute, i literally love her

Thank you for sharing !

Sei una inspirazione, grazie.

❤️❤️ Loved it!

Awesome video!

Lipstick colour looks so nice.

Lovely.

so inspirational

So amazing!!!

she is a super human.....I feel like I'm barely alive compared to her. wow.

@crimedogs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! What a gem

@Rosebud2503

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, same here.

Wow love you Petra

Great story!!

After watching this, I now know that I need this critical update Petra Conti 2.0.

I have the exact same cat bowls!!

Lovely and very informative video

You remind me of Darla a dancing protagonist I just read about in the book Pink Club by Emma Bruce. She is doing a gift where it’s free to download on kindle for 5 days. Highly recommend for all adult ballerinas to read this book at least once - it’s beautiful 💖

You are so lovely and strong in mind and body. Good luck beautiful girl.

Shes extreamly classy smart and beautiful

Wow! That's a really gruelling day!

I am so jealous of ballet dancers as they can wear tights the entire day!