Advice from a ballerina that started ballet 3 years ago: do Beginner Classes on youtube and slow them down so you can get all the movements correct. A few of my go-tos are Kathryn Morgan classes - she walks you through every motion. (P.S. I went on pointe last year - I was finally strong enough, and I love it!)

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I don't know how I didn't think about that! Thanks so much for sharing your tips and journey bc comments like these encourages me (and prob others) to keep it up!

@gerbertela

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werallgonnadie For sure! Yeah I started going to classes at the beginning of my journey, wishing I could do the steps slower!!! When I started doing them on youtube with half the speed has improved my technique so much :)

@madelineb5184

3 жыл бұрын

Kathryn Morgan is awesome, I used some of her videos to stay strong during quarantine.

@vickychan6815

3 жыл бұрын

Im curious about something, will I still get a bit of a arched feet even if I start at 18? My achilles and ankles are not trained since I was a kid so when I try to arch it it is stiff 😔

@GGm03474

3 жыл бұрын

@@vickychan6815 same thing I'm wondering

I'm 46 and started ballet about 4 years ago and went on pointe after about 18 months. I love ballet!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s incredible! That’s literally my dream 🥺😍 how often were you going to class? And do you have any advice?

@hhutt6224

3 жыл бұрын

I take 2-3 ballet classes a week. My advice would be don't rush it. You need basic technique and strength for pointe. Have fun working up to it. It's totally doable for an adult to go on pointe!

@amiahedmondson6320

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That’s my dream too and this gives me hope😊

@rahma4043

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you’re so inspirational 😍

@andeleon6838

3 жыл бұрын

Omg wow! Congrats, Im pushing 30 and this gives me hope ☺

I’m 24 and I’m now DETERMINED to learn ballet as a hobby now

I love this! I'm 17 and I always felt a little too late to do it even though I always wanted to do ballet as a hobby

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand. Starting at 23 also felt late but if it is a hobby technically its never too late to start, I think! 😃💛

@ofthedawn3407

3 жыл бұрын

@Frog Kid yes! you should totally go for it, I've been wanting to pick up the violin again as well as start ballet!

@orbitwol

3 жыл бұрын

I started when I was 16-17! I'm 18 now and I love it so much. When lockdown started the thing I missed the most was being in the studio.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

@@yellowdressbookstore6602 thanks for the supporting comment!

@kaitie2128

3 жыл бұрын

SAME I am 18 and I did Ballet a lonnng time ago but I was told I was too fat :( but I have always wanted to be a Ballerina

I know a dancer who started dancing at 20 years old and she's 47 now and still talking a daily ballet class! You can totally go far even starting at 20!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly that's what I want for me! Thanks for sharing that!

@amiahedmondson6320

3 жыл бұрын

I’m also 20 and I want to do it so bad! I’m starting soon and I don’t know what to expect.

@danceillusion13

3 жыл бұрын

@@amiahedmondson6320 That's awesome! I'm rooting for you too! The right teacher plays a big role in inspiring the student so I hope you can find a great teacher. 😊

@amiahedmondson6320

3 жыл бұрын

@@danceillusion13 tysm!

I'm almost 20 now and wanted to do ballet my whole life, my parents didn't have enough money to afford me dance classes, the new netflix series "pretty tiny things" got me inspired to start stretching up at home, I just hope one day I'm flexible enough and I'll get classes to go and be able to put all my emotions into my dances

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is so beautiful 💛 I really have to check this show out that everyone is talking about haha. Anyway I 100% relate to this bc classes are expensive, even for me now. Personally, one thing that I also do outside of ballet to get me flexible is yoga. I somehow found fightmaster yoga on KZread and I started there. Good luck on you journey ❤️🩰

@bibiyasminechanel

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werallgonnadie Oeeh Imma check that yoga account!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

She has beginner and intermediate challenge. That was how I started practicing my strength and flexibility for free. Lol. I’ll do a video soon about ballet and how yoga helped! 😊

@antonialabarca2866

3 жыл бұрын

You could look for ballet barre classes on youtube! They are free, and you can do them on your own time. Best of luck with your dance journey

@angelmutete1456

3 жыл бұрын

Damn you just described my life

I’m about to be 22 years old next week. My parents couldn’t afford to pay for dance classes while I was young. Now that I’m old enough to pay for my own classes I’m taking advantage and going to try my best. I’m about to take my first ballet class tomorrow. I’m so excited 🥰

@ceciliabakalian

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 😁❤

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

OMGGG! How did it go!?

@tiffanyduranortiz426

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werallgonnadie it was amazing. I was nervous for nothing. Everyone there was super friendly and the teacher was very helpful. I’m glad I started now Bc I was able to laugh about the mistakes I made (I made a lot) and I wouldn’t have been able to do that a few years ago. It felt like a dream lol

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

@@tiffanyduranortiz426 literally me! I also found that everyone there are nice and "chill". I think if I was younger I would've been much harder on myself too as far as mistakes that I make or if I was the right size to fit in. There are a lot of pros to going as an adult, I Ihink! 😃

@maddyrocks4904

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 22 and I start my ballet class in two weeks!! I’m so excited but very nervous!

Hi! I'm 16 and I've been doing ballet for thirteen years. Among the dance styles ballet is often pictured as the serious, strict one, where dancers are pushed to do everything, even harming themselves to reach perfection. Thank you thank you thank you for talking about how it makes you so happy and how fun it is. Yes it is painful, but it has the power to transform pain in beauty and grace. Please if you are reading this and are unsure if you want to start doing ballet or not JUST DO, you need this in your life.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment Sara! It's encouraging other people reading this and i (I am going thru things being the scenes that is making it tough). But I agree, ballet is way more than what you see on shows. Its way better and not as dark! 😃

@jelly3144

3 жыл бұрын

It motivated me💁💁

@graciemaclachlan6197

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I am 16 and I always regretted never starting ballet. This really motivated me to start classes!

@hibavictor2271

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you❤❤❤

This reminds me so much of my own ballet journey! I started at 21 and was immediately obsessed with everything ballet. I found a fantastic studio that accepted adults and after my first year moved from adult class into nearly full time vocational training in RAD syllabus. Nearly 18 years later, I am still dancing, just took an advanced level exam (only one left to take!) and have performed with my studio and amateur companies. If you would have told me I would be doing all that at such a late start, I would have never believed it. Keep dancing - anything is possible! x

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

That's crazy! Is Rad syllabus like personal training? if so that is so cool! Keep telling us about your journey bc that is so cool!

@breakingpointe727

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werallgonnadie RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) is a specific style of ballet training - kind of like Cecchetti, Vaganova, etc. and has specific work you need to learn for the exams before you can move into the next level (after passing your exam). I am in Vocational training, meaning it gives you the foundational training you need to audition and move into further ballet training and career. I am clearly much too old to do so, but I loved the challenge of really mastering the technique of ballet. I will def keep you updated on my ballet journey, although will be some time before I attempt my current level exams - need to master 10 fouettes on pointe first! lol :S

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

@@breakingpointe727 good luck! im so excited for you! Also in upcoming videos ill take about this bc a lot of us have no idea things like these are even an option! 😃💓

@avalon444

Жыл бұрын

This makes me so excited!! I am going to finally start ballet at 20 and knowing you have gotten to where you are from staring at the same age is so inspiring :)

I'm starting ballet at 21 and I intend to be a teacher :)

I love this ! I am 46 and just starting. Yes I am! It's been wonderful. Never too late for anything! Chase the things you love!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I love this! 100 percent I agree!

@marandakeck9868

3 жыл бұрын

@heather morehouse that's awesome! I'm 47 and would love to take adult ballet classes.

@txspacemom765

3 жыл бұрын

@@marandakeck9868 Come with me! We can have so much fun! And cute outfits! :)

@tomorrowkiddo

3 жыл бұрын

literally 46 thinking "so... you stopped at 8 Tam and did piano instead..." Now keen to do both. Thank you for sharing, definitely inspiring.

@Ffffjjjje

3 жыл бұрын

This gives me hope thank you

I stopped ballet and violin when I was small but at 19 I’m picking both of them up and hopefully I can get better at figure skating as well after those two ☺️ I’m proud of anyone who is courageous enough to find their passions no matter their age! Keep going

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this sweet comment! Good luck on your (dance, ice skating and violin) journey 💛💛💛

@hiyaimhiya2252

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I’m starting ballet and violin and I’m 12 (turning 13 in 16 days!)

I started ballet in my 30's. I felt awkward at first because it's hard, but I've come a long way & am encouraged that I have been & will continue progressing as a ballet dancer.

@maghaswati

2 жыл бұрын

I will soon turn 30 in a month. I am thinking about taking ballet classes. Thanks for motivating me. Did you go pointe?

This really makes me cry . I’ve always wanted to be a ballerina, but like you my mom wasn’t able to afford it. The closest thing that I’ve done to it was dance classes at my school. I have a daughter now and I want her to dance and do all the things that I’ve never got a chance to. But reflecting on it I feel like I’m pushing my dreams onto her and deciding to start now. Thank you so much for this video. It gives me so much comfort know that I can still become a ballerina.

@ahahaha239

2 жыл бұрын

Ok no offense u cant be a ballerina like a professional ok if you just want to do ballet yes u can:))))) but if u want to become a professional ballerina then no?

@diabloakland

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahahaha239 you don’t know that

I am 19, and I had the opportunity to take a ballet class thanks to my college partnering with the ballet company in my city. I've wanted to do ballet since I was little but never had the opportunity. I have no experience with any dance either; I'm a complete beginner! I just started at the beginning of the semester and it is SO fun and SO hard. We move pretty fast because our instructor says we learn well, and also because it is a professional setting we are expected to learn more quickly. I am glad that it's through the college as well because we have quizzes about ballet history and terminology, which is really helpful in my opinion. I am so happy to finally be learning ballet. I already love it so much. Maybe one day I can be en pointe :)! My instructor says she is jealous of my turnout, so I guess I'm lucky.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

That's so cool that you were able to take classes and learn about ballet like that! I also hope one day I can be on pointe too! Thanks for sharing your journey with this community here! 🩰

I’ve been dancing my whole life, but ballet has always been my mom’s dream to - a dream she’s lived through me cuz her parents couldn’t afford it as a kid - BUT NOW I WANT HER TO LIVE IT FOR HERSELF! She keeps saying she can’t now because of her feet are weirdly shaped 😆 but ima send this to her. Don’t see why so many adults think they’re too old to take classes 😏 people join yoga studios, Zumba studios, why not ballet?

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so great! I also think my feet are weird but I think that is why I want to do ballet. Supposedly ballet messes up your feet but if my feet are already messed up who cares haha. I'm glad you found this video helpful 😃💛

@aabb-fd3lv

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that in the future I should let my child go to ballet classes because my mom can’t afford it for me.

I started learning ballet at home during Covid and i love it! Sometimes I feel down about starting so late (I'm 26), but I've been enjoying improving my skills via online content and i hope to one day take a real class!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I also started like that too! I thought I was late too (im 24) but adult's start at all ages which really inspired me to go to my first class! Goodluck on your journey! 💛💛💛

@caitrionameisner5605

3 жыл бұрын

My sister and I are 23 and we are starting now! It’s fun and beautiful and makes us feel so empowered with ourselves. We are doing online 😁

@The_holly_and_the_holy

2 жыл бұрын

Iam 26 too and I'm doing the same now. Starting at home :)

@spurn1638

2 жыл бұрын

Which videos did you refer to ? Even i would like to start learning.

@yogi4476

Жыл бұрын

@@caitrionameisner5605I’m also at that age, your comment is empowering ❤

I’m 27 now and I loved ballet since I was a child, my mom didn’t have money to put in into the career, I would love to have your courage to just go for it 🥺, you have inspired me , so thank you for this .

I am 24 and overweight and I have been doing ballet for about 6 months. I love it, it's hard work but I am hoping I can get to pointe at some point. I am about to take my grade 1 exam to move to grade 2 so thats good news I guess haha If you are even thinking of doing it, you should. It's helped me so much.

So in this video I talk about 3 topics: my inspiration to start ballet 1:24 my ballet journey 3:00 why you should start ballet as an adult - 7:37

@user-bb6ek4un9r

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy your shirt from supper cute, love the pink!

Hey! I was dancing ballet as a kid until I was 14. I gained a lot of weight and stopped because I was bullied and felt embarrassed. I'm 23 now trying to get in shape and start again because I miss it every day. Your video was so inspiring, I hope everything turns out great for you!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found this video inspiring to go back. That is horrible that you go bullied but that also would’ve made me not want to go back. I found a adult studio with a supportive class and I hope you do too! 💛

I did ballet when I was 4 years old and dropped it because I hated the group aspect (I'm autistic). Now I'm 19 and I really want to take it up again. I'm drawn to both how graceful it is and how difficult it is as a discipline. There are classes I can take through my uni and I'd really like to start, even though I'm worried it's too late.

As someone in their 20s, this is so encouraging! I’ve always wanted to do ballet since I was kid, but unfortunately it was never possible. This gives me hope 🖤

I started at 31 and I'm glad I did 😌

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

It's never too late! 😃

I'm a guy and I started ballet when I was 21/22 and made my way to dancing almost every day for a year, and I agree with everything you said here (including being in touch with the feminine). Also, all of the studios I went to were always very very welcoming to male dancers especially. It's seriously underrated for guys, both as an art form and as a means of exercise and getting in touch with your body. In my first year I even was lucky enough to perform as the prince in The Nutcracker! I met pro dancers, old and young dancers just starting out, and developed friendships that will last a lifetime. And all just because I thought it would be fun and interesting and I liked the aesthetic of it. I had to take a break for the past two years, but I am dying to go back. I miss all the feelings involved with every class. Thanks for your video! It's never ever ever too late.

Hearing what you said towards the end really resonated with me completely.

Yes! Ballet should be experienced by everyone! It brings me so much joy to see anyone starting a ballet/dance journey! I hope the art form continues to bring you joy

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the encouragement! I will keep making ballet videos about my journey bc it also brings me so much joy :)

this is so cool!! i’m sixteen and have been dancing for fourteen years and this really helped me see ballet from a different perspective. it made me so emotional when you talked about how happy ballet makes you feel because that’s what it should be about, and i think when you’ve been doing it your whole life you really take that for granted. best of luck on your journey, you’re going to do incredible!! 🩰🤍

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

aw, im so glad you enjoyed this video! It's funny bc comments like this make me so emotional bc it feels like im am connecting with people even thought dark things that are happing in my life. Ballet is my escape and thank you for the encouragement! 💓💓💓

I am 23 years old and I am going to have my first ballet classes on October 7th and I cannot be gladder and more excided about it; thank you for inspiring me!

I can’t believe I actually found a video on this!! I felt so alone in wanting to start ballet as an adult. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️

Girl I’m exactly the same as you! I started ballet 2 months ago in the midst of covid, with no previous dance experience. I’m 24, and I totally resonate with everything you said. I love that I get to leave the outside world and just hone in on the movement. My fashion has also become more feminine, and I feel much more graceful! I really enjoyed this video, you said it so well. Thanks!!

This makes me feel so happy to watch. I did dance when I was about 5 but couldn't continue bc of expenses. I started to take college beginner classes. I always wanted to be a dancer as a kid and I loved ballet. I haven't been able to afford it however for the past year but I've been really inspired to start again and to learn online until I can get back into classes. So this makes me happy :)

Finally found a video that absolutely understands me having a dream of being a ballerina. We both have the same reason why I didn't pursue ballet when I was a kid. I'm 22 and started saving to pursue my dream ♡

I really really loved this video. Its so well constructed and interesting, adored how you talked about self talk, feminine energy and being connected with one’s body instead of being stuck in the notion of performance. I stumbled upon this video after having searched for figure skating content since like you I chose to finally sign up for my dream sport at 20, I started taking beginning adult ballet classes as a supplement to FS, and wow? I never knew how fun and lighthearted ballet could be? It was always pictured as a kind of torture sport where everything seemed to hurt etc. I agree with you on the cute outfits, aaaahhh seriously my inner child is always so pleased with wearing baby pink during ballet practice 😭 I’m glad more adults have decided to please their inner child and do what their soul wants to do instead of feeling sorry of the ‘what ifs’ of the past, your video is a step towards helping those people so thank you! 🤍 PS: If you’re reading this, whoever you are, you are NOT a leftover of wasted potential of what sport or hobby you could’ve practiced as a child. As a woman it’s so important to value yourself and your capabilities at whatever age you are. It’s okay to start now rather than never.

I'm really thankful that you made this video, because I am from the North of Mexico and there's not many ballet academies in here, I couldn't even find many videos in spanish about doing ballet as an adult. I am 22 years old and when I was little ballet was MORE expensive so I never take classes, but there's no reason I couldn't start now💕 thank you for inspiring me, I wish you the best in your classes, you look really cute in pink🌟

I needed this! Thanks for making it:)

Many congrats for following your dreams! There are so many people who dream of dancing, but they don't take the time to learn how. Good for you! It's great that you're sticking with it - and that you've seen how much it benefits your life. :)

Im so happy to see this Video! I recently started taking online ballet classes online and I’m 21, im happy to see someone about my age going through the same process. I feel more motivated! 😄

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss! I felt like there wasn't that many videos of people that started their journey in their 20's so I am so glad you liked this video! I will be making more so that you guys will have a place to go to for inspiration and encouragement 💛

I'm 20 and I just started a few weeks ago, I absolutely love it! I have no experience btw, I've never danced before so this is really hard, but I already love it and I'm passionate about it. I hope one day I'll be strong enough to dance along to every kind of rhythm lol

Thank you for sharing your passion with us. I have been on and off ballet/modern classes but I was about to give up due to self doubt. But this video is such an inspiration 🥺🥰

I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU!!!!!! i've always wanted to start ballet but couldn't and now with so many resources, im exited!!!!!!

I appreciate your channel so much!! I am a 16 who has just started ballet as an ex gymnast who kinda just feels super behind and this is exactly the story I need to hear/look up to.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring! 😃

I danced from the age of 5-13 but never had the confidence to go on pointe. I love that you were so open about your journey and financials. So intimidated to find an in person dance studio, so I'm taking online classes for now. Thank you for the amazing inspiration!

Thank you for this video! I’m 23 and I’ve been thinking for a while to do ballet but haven’t been sure since I’ve never done it before. It is a beautiful form of art and now I’ll definitely look into it 🩰

@mayas4899

Жыл бұрын

I'm 23 too.. It is one of my resolutions for the new year to try it! I was so anxious that I was too late, thanks for your comment~~ 💕

Thank you so much for making this video! I’m feeling like this is something I could actually do after watching this :)

I just turned 24… And I’m really overweight. Ballet didn’t become a strong dream for me until a few years ago when I learned just how powerful their legs need to be to dance the way they do. 😅 I really wanted to be like that! Strong and lean! …but every article and video I’d found insisted that if you hadn’t started dance from the time you left the womb, it’s too late and you won’t get any good I had no idea there were adults who started dance in their 20’s and 30’s and onward…. That really gives me hope, so thank you for speaking up. 😅

Love this! I started in my 20s three years ago and it has helped me so much in feeling more confident with my body. I did very little exercise all through school so it was a bit of a climb but for anyone who feels like they can’t see results, keep going. They appear without you realising!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I can relate to this so much! When I when back to ballet after a few months, I found it wasn't as hard as it was the very first time I started. Thanks for the encouraging comment! 💛

Thank you for sharing this video! This has helped me so much in terms of contemplating whether I should start adult ballet or not. I used to take up ballet lessons when I was around the age of 5 years old through to the age of 7 or 8 years old. But I had chronic asthma as a child so I had to stop as my condition worsened. Now that I'm 20 and I haven't had asthma for years, I'd like to take up ballet again. It just feels right and certain characteristics that are often associated with ballerinas still stick with me 😆 Sounds like it's going well for you so keep dancing! Thanks again x

Tysm for this video, i'm 17 and i wanna start ballet bc i love it so much but i'm so insecure about it and scared that ppl will judge me or think i'm weird but this really encouraged me :)

I danced from 3-18 and came back after 7 years and have loved coming back. As to the sickle foot, make sure to always present the inner heel to the audience- which turns out your foot more. I’m glad you found dance and love it, keep it up!

Thank you for this video. I am also in my twenties and interested in starting ballet or some type of dance. I have gymnastics and tumbling experience, but no ballet. It just made me happy to see someone else that is “too old” (not really but that’s what we think!) trying something so new to them. You keep it up, and hopefully I can try it soon!!!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, exactly! If you show a interest in ballet at an older age you start to wonder if it's too late. Trying something new as you get older is so beautiful to me. Anyway I hope you can try it soon too!

I love this video! 🥰 I've been thinking about trying adult ballet for a while now and these videos are helping so much with getting an idea of what to expect, and to just feel an overall inspiration to check it out for myself :) I can't wait to see the rest of your journey of starting ballet in your 20s!

I’m so glad you made this video

Oh my gosh I love seeing these kinds of videos. It's never too late to find something you love - and hearing you say that you don't think you're very good, but still love it is an important mindset that I think our society has left behind. (i.e. if you can't do something well/profit from it, then it's a waste of time) [also there's lowkey a stigma that dancers, specifically ballerinas are really pretentious, so I'm glad you mentioned the community you have with your studio!] xx

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you liked also you bring up some good points! its funny bc I am still not good at ballet but I am posting a video of me doing bc I love it and want to get better. The mindset that you mentioned makes feel like a child again and I just want to hold it close to my chest. That's why keep showing up to ballet! And it's time to shine some light on how awesome the ballet community is 😃🩰💓

Loved this video. I did ballet for about 5 yrs as a kid, but never put the work in outside of class, so I never saw improvement. When we moved about 5 yrs ago I decided not to continue. I regret that decision so much and want to start ballet again, but I was a bit hesitant. Since I am 18 I felt like it was too late and I would never be able to get the flexibility for ballet, but your video has helped inspire me to try.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

You have so much advantage with your ballet background. You might think 5 years isn’t long but you have muscle memory that other people starting later don’t have. So you can learn faster if you put in the work! Hope this helped and glad you liked the video! Let me kno what you want to see next!❤️❤️

*So glad you guys love the video! Let me know what beginner ballet videos you guys want me to make next, please!* 😊💗

i’ve been dancing since i was 8 but didn’t start ballet until i was 15 i was put on pointe my first year bc the teacher didn’t realize how little ballet training i had. luckily i didn’t have get any injuries but i think i’ve improved a lot. my feet used to be terrible and weak but now after 3 years i even got a lead role for nutcracker and i’m summer fairy for our cinderella performance. it definitely can be hard when you start late but i don’t regret it:)

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

omg! That is so amazing! A lead role in the nutcracker and AND A FAIRY is goals! Thanks so much for sharing and the encouragement! 💛

wow. I can’t thank you enough for this. I always wanted to start ballet but i always feel like it is too late for my body to get used to it, but this video really changed my perspective about this. I love how encouraging and passionate you are!!! You radiate the best energy and i truly wish you achieve everything you always dreamed of. Ps, you’re absolutely right, those outfits are SO cute and they look so pretty on you!!

Really nice video! Really nice to hear that you enjoy ballet. I'm taking ballet classes since nearly 20 years now. From what I know you need to take at least 3 years classes twice a week if you want to go on point as an adult. But I guess this also differs a bit for every person.

Yaaay i might be starting ballet this month or the next at last! I’m 26 yo and am so excited!

Hey girl, I love this video! I started adult ballet a few weeks back and am always looking for inspo in fellow adult beginners. I love that you said you’re not a perfect dancer but Just love doing it & thats enough, so inspiring 🤍

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed this video! Although I should be the last person to make a video on ballet bc im so new I feel like that is why I should make a video on ballet. There aren't a lot of adult ballet videos on YT but there should be to inspire us beginners! I am glad you found this inspiring 💛💛

I have started learning ballet at 20 this year. Thank you for this video it's been so interesting !

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I am really glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully you keep us updated on your journey so it keeps us all inspired! 😃💛

Thank you for putting this out. I’m 19 years old now and felt like it’s too late for me to ever learn. I wanted to do ballet at 6 but didn’t have the resources or time for it and now wanted to try it out.

Great video! I actually started dance really late too and now am getting back into it with an injury and almost switched my major to dance! I relate to hard to this and I am so glad you are here to inspire others s keep going!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Your dance story is also inspiring! And I will definitely keep making videos about my ballet progress! You should also keep us updated on your story 😃💛🩰

Really lovelly video. I started ballet at 17 'and in my first studio they really didn't give much attention to the adult dancers at all, but thankfully I only stayed there for a couple of months and in the new studio even was able to start pointe classes and other dance styles. Also helped me a lot going to vacation courses, even thoug I knew I'd probably be the oldest and least experienced in the class.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

that's similar to what I experienced. I would love to go on pointe eventually. I have never heard of vacation courses! ill have to look that up!

I started ballet 2 years ago when i was 16. I thought i started too late but i improved so much and i will go on pointe this week! This was one of my biggest dream and im so happy

@apollobartel5870

2 жыл бұрын

How often do you take classes? I'm starting Monday, one class per week, but its only 40 minutes, so I was thinking about attending another studio too.

I feel less alone because I felt me starting at 13 was really late but for you being 20 is amazing starting ballet. I envy how open you are about it, I’ll definitely will be watching ur videos:,) more!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you feel less alone bc that is how I feel like after reading the comments on this video! I love ballet and I will try to make more videos on it and my journey as I keep going :)

This is a really great video! I’m 19, but I really want to start learning ballet, mostly because I want to be able to help myself learn roller/figure skating, because those have been my dreams since I was a kid 😅 but I’ve been told for the last few years that it’s too late for me to start learning these things. I think I’m still going to try and start anyway, thank you for the inspiration

Gah! Thank you for sharing! I'm 27 and this is my third year in ballet. The closest I'd come to ballet before was basketball for 6 months in elementary school and then the coach moved sooooo... I actually never dreamed about ballet in my youth. It was kind of outside my realm of awareness. A friend, though, moved to the area my senior year of high school and she wore ballet tights to homecoming with her dress and she mentioned that her favorite form of dance was pointe.. As an adult, I needed exercise and my friend's mention had always kind of stuck with me. I began to do a little research and my eyes were opened to a whole new world. I started reaching out to ballet studios in the area and found one that would accept me as a normal ballet student. I take class with 11/12 year olds and it's such a blast. They all have so much personality and the classes are so challenging! I also have yet to get onto pointe, but I can feel my strength building and I can see my body physically changing before my eyes so I know I'm on my way! I can't imagine the strength yet to gain! Thanks, again for sharing! I'm going to go ahead and follow you on insta but incase you wanted to add me back, my name tag is beth_black22 [or 2.b.photography for my business's insta. I post almost every day and there is usually something fun to contemplate in the description =D ]

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Beth I love your story! I know it will help others reading the comments on here. I also always had ballet in the back of my mind as an adult bc it was something that I always wanted to do but also bc I need to find a form of exercise that I would love to do! I am so excited about my future journey. I know it will also be a long one to get on pointe too. I did delete my instagram app a few months ago to focus on KZread and because there are other thing in my life that I am dealing with rn but if I get it back in a few months i'll check you out! Hope you can understand xxx 💛🩰

@LadyBlack22

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werallgonnadie no worries, friend! I can totally understand not spreading yourself too thin! It’s wise! Thanks for your reply!

i’m 17 going on 18 and i’ve always thought i was too old to start, this helped tremendously. thanks!

Loved the video! I started ballet just before I turned 17 and even then I thought I was too old. But taking my first class changed my life, I have been going to classes for two years now and I can’t do pointe yet because of covid, but I love it so much anyway and I know if I keep working hard one day I’ll get there. It is never too late ❤️

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

omg that is amazing! I want to stick to it so I can one day do pointe too! thanks for sharing! 💛

Thanks for posting the idea literally ran into my mind and I searched the tittle and boom 1 month ago posted yay! Subbed !

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Omg! To b honest when I posted I didn’t think many people would watch. I hope this was inspiring or helpful to you 😊❤️

Thank you for sharing & for the encouragement :) I’m 25 and I did some ballet in high school.... not at a professional company or anything, just some basic ballet & dance classes in place of P.E. at my school. (We had diff dance units so we would do 3 weeks of ballet, 3 weeks of jazz, etc.) I absolutely loved it. In college I took 2 musical theater dance classes, but then I switched majors & left dance behind. :/ I really miss it & have been wanting to get back into ballet. Sadly there aren’t any adult ballet classes offered near where I live.... so idk what I’m gonna do, but I would really like to start learning again.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

That really sucks but some people say that they start with online class or videos (slow down to learn the moves) so maybe you can start there. Unfortunately I did have to move to a bigger city and get a bit older and wait till I had a better job to start class so maybe that could be an option for you? xxx

I am now 22 years old and started ballet. Just like you my parents could not pay for classes when I was younger so I attended few weeks and that was it. But I never stopped dancing. I would watch the barbies and dance at some event for fun. When I moved out for college I decided to take classes. I am not 5 weeks in. It is challenging but I love it. I am planning to have private classes when the studio opens up. My dream is to be in points and do couple of shows/competitions. Thank you so much for inspiring me to continue !

I don't know why this just now showed up in my KZread recommended but I'm super happy for you! I started at 7 and went all the way until I was 16 (I was also inspired by Barbie). However, I then had a somewhat similar experience to you where my parents couldn't afford it and had to stop. I was super devastated and never thought I'd be able to return because I'm too old. But recently I found a studio near me that takes adult beginners. (I'm not really a beginner but I lost a lot of my skills) I'm almost 25 so I'm kinda iffy on it but I think I might try again :)

This was so motivational! Definitely will look to taking some classes

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad! I hope you do and I hope you have fun! 💛🥰

I am 29 years old about to start learning ballet. I always wanted to learn but my parents couldn't afford it when I was a kid and my teens to early adulthood never had the confidence to learn since I always thought ballet was for kids. Seeing videos like this one really gave my the confidence to sign up and try. Thank you ❤❤

February 25th, 2022 Tysm for this video

Giirl you're so inspiring! I love your energy ^^

im sixteen and just signed up for a beginner ballet course. I'm so excited i could cry!

Im 27 and just started Ballet classes. Its always been in my heart, never felt good enough to do it. Super motivated now

My family couldn’t afford ballet, but it was always what I wanted to do since I was a kid. I use to wear tutus year round as a kid thinking I was a ballerina. There are pictures of me wearing one in the snow with a coat because my family couldn’t get me to wear real winter clothes, hahah. I saved any magazine picture with the “ballet aesthetic.” I took a class at 19 I’m college for a PE class (yes, my university made us take some class like this, but I got to take ballet). I had so much fun, but always thought adult ballet wasn’t a thing so I stopped. I’m 31 now and took a virtual freebie class with the Atlanta Ballet this morning and had so much fun! I’m going to keep going and doing things online too. Also thank you for this video and also for making a note about the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine. Totally on the same page!

Congrats for starting! I started in my early 30s. It was so good for me and the hardest thing that I ever did! But my posture improved, my legs and butt became sculpted and I got to perform in recitals. I didn't want to wear tights and a leotard at first, because I thought that those were for "real" dancers. But I was told that it's important for beginners even more than pros, because the teacher needs to see your body alignment, so that you don't injure yourself, which made a lot of sense when I thought about it. I developed a disability in my 40s, but I still went to dance. I am now in my 50s and still taking ballet. It's been very good for me. It has also helped with my body issues. I used to wear baggy clothes to hide myself. I highly suggest that whatever age you're at, if you want to dance you should. You don't want to look back at your life with regrets. Thanks for posting this! Enjoy!

Just subscribed! 😊 you’ve really inspired me and I can’t wait to watch more videos from your channel. You’ve really inspired me and your story really resonated with me. I always wanted to be a ballerina ever since I was 4 years old but like you, my parents never had enough money for classes. I never did gymnastics but the closest I ever came to being a ballerina was about a year or so of ballet when I was in high school around 16 in this free after school program thing XD though eventually I had to stop going because my parents’ car was damaged for a while and then I was just too far behind. So now that I’m 24 I can pay for my own classes but I never thought starting ballet as an adult was possible or being able to go en pointe as an adult. But I found a studio close to me that has classes for adults and I plan on checking it out soon and starting my own ballet journey 😊 Thank you so much for this video! 💕

I am so excited, I am 21 and starting my online intro ballet class in 2 weeks! Your video has encouraged me so much! :)

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Omg I’m so excited for you! Tell us how the online classes are going!

@judithsenecal2638

3 жыл бұрын

@@Werallgonnadie The first class has been very nice! I was the only student so the teacher could correct me very well! I am so excited to continue :)

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I love that! it was like a private class!

Thank you so much for this🥺I’m 20 and I’m going to start taking ballet classes after lockdown hopefully

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I was looking ballet classes on KZread before my first in person class :) Let me now what ballet video you want to see next from me! 💓💓

I’ve always been obsessed with ballet and like emotional almost over it but my parents never had the money for it and I’ve always been too scared to take it now as an adult but I’m 23 now and I think I’m gonna finally do it Thank you 💕

I would love to have the courage to do what you are doing. I did take ballet class for 5 years when I was in elementary and middle school but then I became overweight and had to stop because my knees were hurting and I had to get surgery on both of them. Now I'm 22 and I'm trying to lose weight and just the thought of taking classes again when I'll be skinnier is a dream but I'm pretty scared people would judge me. I still put on my pointe shoes once in a while (yes, they still fit me).. Keep going! You are brave!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I would definitely recommend going when you feel ready. I started at home too bc I felt insecure about my back acne. I had to get to the point were I felt confident enough to do it anyway on my own. All I would say is my experience all of the adults there are very welcoming and supportive of each other and it made me think the I should started sooner! Anyway keep it up and I am glad that you liked the video 😃💛🩰

I began ballet a few months ago. I am 15 years old. I love it too!! That was a good video.

I found this while looking for encouraging videos about starting dance as an adult. My dance of choice isn't ballet, it's irish sean nós, but this was still really nice and, well, appropriately encouraging :)

SAME!!! I'm 27 and I've always loved ballet but because I wasn't a dancer as a kid, had noodle arms and legs lol, and didn't do gymnastics I figured it wasn't my thing and I was never meant to do it. My mom tried to put me in a class at 2 years old but I was so shy, my first day I ran out, then I tried it again when I was 8 along with gymnastics and tap all in one class because of movies like the Barbie and the Nutcracker and Broadway musicals like Annie or Cinderella. It wasn't just ballet, I wanted to dance. But my teacher who taught the classes at the rec center ran away with her boyfriend with all the money donated for the performance on the night of the recital and I was forced to give it up because my parents didn't have the money to send me to a new class after that. I watched dance movies like Step-Up, Dirty Dancing 1 and 2, etc. all through my teenage years(and still do haha) it inspired me enough to take ballroom dance lessons after I graduated high school, and then I finally started ballet from home when I tapped into that love of dance again and had the confidence to actually stick to it. I love this video and I just felt a personal connection to your story so much. Love it and I wish you luck and blessings on the rest of your amazing journey.

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

I feel so connected YOUR STORY in this comment. It's so funny how powerful movies could be even if it was just a barbie movie, lol. That's so crazy about your teacher btw. I am so glad you liked this video! I will make more about my journey. Hopefully you keep talking about yours bc I was looking for people like you and your story on KZread before I started talking my first ballet class 😃

💖💖💖💖❤ love it good work👏👏👏

Yes I’m 21 and I want to start, guitar, piano and ballet especially because I want to be in pageants and I feel as if ballet can help be me more structured but I’ve always had a interest in ballet.

I loved this vid!! New sub ❤️❤️

YASS BARBIE! Lol but fr im 12 and even tho im still young and i can still learn, i always thought it couldn't work because im not very flexible. But im sooooo so committed into dancing and ballet! Goodluck on your journey!!

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I think bc you are still young and plan to be committed I think you will definitely have luck becoming flexible :)

I'm turning 20 very soon and the same as you I always thought it was too late for me and ballet is something I've always wanted to do, I came across your video and other beginner adult ballerinas and it motivated me so much! My bigger problem is being accepted at a ballet school, since I converted to islam I decided to wear the hijab and it's a little difficult to get accepted into a school! (One school said that the hijab doesn't bother them at all (but idk if the school is good yet) and other schools haven't given me an answer in days T-T) wish me luck x) but all that to say that I won't give up! And thank you so much for this video! 💓

I'm 26 years old and this year I retook my ballet lessons (I started doing it when I was 18 but I had to leave it due to money issues and I hadn't enough time because of the University) but this year I decided to do ballet lessons again and I'm absolutely happy with it! I want to do ballet for a long time, and I'd like to improve my ballet technique, and why not, to be on pointe shoes. At first I felt worried because I thought I was too old for ballet, but I found many ig profiles, blogs, KZread videos among other things and now I'm feeling more confindent because of that! And I'm so happy that many adults want to do ballet for the first time and is never too late to fulfil our dreams! I loved your video! Now I'll suscribe to your channel (sorry for my English)

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Your English was perfect and your story was amazing 💛 The adult ballet community had been so welcoming on KZread and in the studios. I am also glad you enjoyed the video! Your comment is encouraging and I hope you let us know how you ballet journey goes 😃🩰❤️

I'm 26 and always wanted to be ballerina. However I think it is too late :) you inspired me thank you so much 🌼 🩰

Ok i restarted ballet recently:) and its amazing one tip that works for me is to practice everyday going to ballet classes more definitely helps:)

You got yourself a new subscriber, love your approach! 😌✨

@Werallgonnadie

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Let me know what you want to see next ;)