6 month ballet transformation. ** ABSOLUTE BEGINNER ** (must watch if you think its too late)
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2024
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Music is from Epidemic Sound
Speaker is Les Brown (copyright free)
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I started at 19. I ate, drank and sleepy ballet. I stretched in the morning, went to class at 8am to 9:30 and went to my office job (I got through the junior college I attended) then went back to class or classes if they had more. Got scholarships and sought out ANY free dance classes be it modern, folk, even medieval and square dancing! Dance is dance and I loved it! 7 days a week and give myself Barre when there were no classes. I got accepted the The Boston Conservatory of Music. I joined a few local companies and eventually had a company made for me to star in. I was discouraged at the get-go but I told them all they can get their tickets at the will-call window. Never EVER give up when you know this is what you were born to do. I lived it.
Girl I'm not gonna lie, my physical technique is more advanced as I have been dancing for 11 years, but your spotting and turnout is really impressive. The improvement you've made over 6 months is insane to me, I really hope you keep dancing because you've got some serious talent, picking up an art that quick. Girls in my class don't as professional as you. The posture, everything, is STUNNING for six months. NEVER GIVE UP!!!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!
you are the absolute sweetest, thank you so much for your encouragement Ellie, it means the absolute world 🥺🥰
@@dearballet Just doing what I wish was done for me! My love for dancing and expression was never appreciated, so I want to make sure those who are new or old to the ballet community always feel like they are worthy and that their effort is paying off because it is!!! Keep shining ml!
we need more people like you in the world, reading your message gave me goosebumps. thank you1 You are such a role model! Sending you lots of positive energy 🤗 @@thetorturedpoetsdepartment1904
@@dearballet Oh dear, no we need more people like you! You started ballet at 25 and look at you go now! The improvement and self discipline is insane. I'm typing the tips on another tab for you right now, love 💗
aww thank you so much, you made my day, truly grateful! ☺🥰@@thetorturedpoetsdepartment1904
As a dancer I am so happy for you, because theres absolutley never to late to start ballet, as long as you love it! :)
Aww thank you so much 🥹 YES! Nothing beats the joy it brings!! 🤍
I am 40, and i'm starting it now. I look like ballerina.
I started contemporary dance when i was 20 and started ballet in January of this year which was three months after i turned 22 and sometimes i wish i had started earlier too because dance has really helped me find myself and if it wasn't for dance I would still be that depressed autistic girl who came straight out of high school working a job I slowly started to hate, and sure sometimes i care too much about what others think and i compare myself to others and i have moments when i think i should give up, but then its those little victories I have and videos like these that help me to keep going, so here's to not giving up, we got this!
When I was 11 I fell in love with rhythmic gymnastics, I was obsessed with it but unfortunately was sure that my time had gone so I just exercised at home.
When I was 13 I fulfilled my dream and went to sport school. I was the happiest person in the world you know. I was happy just to be in the gym, to see clubs, ribbons - it was breathtaking. And it seemed weird that other girls take it for granted. I was 13, they were 3-8, I was the most clumsy, the tallest, but the happiest.
I broke my toe after a half a year of trainings, my coach didn’t want to take me again so I left gymnastics.
In the uni I had an opportunity to do gymnastics again and was the happiest person again. I was very diligent. We were preparing for the uni competition I was keen on gymnastics, forgot about studying, but competition finally was cancelled (2021 year). I was devastated. I had been dreaming about competition for 9 years.
My dream didn’t come true.
I graduated, my interests changed: work, friends, boys, dances.
I gave up on gymnastics.
But now I saw your video and feel inspired again. I don’t know if I still love gymnastics, but I can try one more time and may be be the happiest person again.
i’m 14 started taking private lessons in november, i’ve had the same guilt and frustration of wishing i had started earlier. im constantly reminding myself that starting now is better than never. videos like this are so motivating, seeing people older than me starting to dance makes it feel like it’s not too late. i’m going to be entering a proper ballet class in september and i can’t wait to see where my dance journey goes. thanks for this video :)
This message warmed my heart! This is exactly why I made this video! It’s absolutely not too late. So excited for your journey ☺️✨you’re doing amazing!
starting at 14 is still young despite what people think! Even though you may not be as advanced as people your age who started dancing a lot younger your body is still very malleable. If you work hard you can definitely reach your goals :)
@@marshall1003 thank you so much for saying this, it means a lot!! 🫶🏼
I just joined competitive dance this year and I relate to “I could’ve been a better dancer if I just started earlier” but it’s so motivating to see how far you’ve gotten in 6 months.
Ah congrats that’s so exciting! Honestly even with my other friends that started dance later, that’s the same thing that we all tell each other, (that we wish we started earlier) but I promise you that with time the feeling goes away. And unfortunately it’s not just for dance, no matter what new challenge you try in life, your brain will always give you a hard time at first, but I promise you first hand that one day you will look back and be so so proud of yourself! You got this :)
You inspired me to work HARDER.
i started ballet at 4 and continued for 8 years until i had to quit. i'm 16 now, been thinking about starting again and these type of videos get me so motivated to re-start. you got this !
Me too but 5 and 17!!
me too!! but now im 18 and WISH i had started again at 16 so definitely go for it
Me tooo!! I started at 4 and then had to quit cuz the centre shut down. It re opened and then Covid happened .
I started at 2 and quit at 13 when COVID hit and started hating the sport, but now im back at 16🫶 best decision ever fr
@@holaaa1111 how were you 13 when covid hit and now you’re 16, i was also 14 when covid hit and now i’m 18
You’re never too old to dance. Once a dancer, ALWAYS a dancer.
I just turned 40 yesterday. I want to take dance classes to appreciate my body more. I’ve never been strong in my joints (ran track tore my acl & meniscus) and it took a lot of my confidence away. But dance is so beautiful and the women so strong and disciplined I think it’s a nice transition as I enter my midlife just as a warmup and body conditioning
this message made me smile so much, I 100% agree and I'm fully rooting for you!! It will be the best decision you could make!! ✨ & Happy Birthday!! 40 is soo young, you have DECADES of dance in front of you! 💕
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I started ballet when i was 2 did it for 9 years then i moved countries and never got back into it for 2 years now im back done 2 more years 11 years in total i love ballet so much
6months!? I've been training for four years. And your turnout is better than mine. I started when I was young but had a 6 year rest period and now I've started again. Pointe assessments are coming up. Wish me luck!
I really needed this video!
Hi, thank you, congrats. I am 20, I was just searching for ballet class. I have danced in front of a mirror privately in my room since I was 11; I love it. Watching Billy Elliot moved me to give this a go. I have been feeling numb lately. So eff it, I will try.!
Progress is beautiful. Never give up the passion. ❤
thank you! 💕🥹
Thank you! ❤
Thank you for inspiring me ❤
I also began when I was in my twenties. It’s been six years… I’m now the best in my class. Have faith in yourself and keep doing what you love 💖🩰
I've just turned 30 (literally today) and I have been thinking about taking ballet classes for adults lately. The timing of this video showing up today, and everything about the way it was done, gives me the motivation to start my dance journey too 🥰
Happy (belate) birthday
@@debk1650 thank you 🫶🥰
Lift each other up!
Muchas gracias! No sabes cuánto necesitaba esto hermosa, maravillosa, preciosa personita al otro lado del mundo! Eres increíble, muchas gracias por mostrarme otro lado de la resiliencia que mis ojos no podían apreciar ❤
I just started in January (19 yo) and am starting pre pointe in 3/4 weeks, I'm super excited!!! I'm hopeful that I may be able to dance in a company one day if I work hard enough :)
Ah that’s absolutely incredible 🥹 congratulations!! I can sense through your message how passionate you are and I know that drive will allow you to accomplish everything that your heart desires ! 💌🤍
You absolutely can with the right training. But everyone wants to be in a company one day, so keep working towards that goal, and keep pushing yourself higher than everyone else. Take that private lesson. Compete in that competition. Hold the releve. Stay in that split. You CAN do it!!!!!
@@thetorturedpoetsdepartment1904 it warms my heart, thank you so much for taking the time and uplifting them 🤗
couldnt agree more 🥰@@thetorturedpoetsdepartment1904
@@dearballet We must encourage each other!! xx You guys are going amazing places, and you have to believe that you can do everything you put your mind to if you work hard and get back up!!!
I`m 14 and wanted to do ballet since I`m 4. My parents never had the money to send me to a ballet course. But now I REALLY want to start and feel so bad beacause I didn`t start younger. The problem is that I can`t even do the splits and am very inflexible. Also, I can`t find anyone offering beginner courses for teenagers.
This motivated me so much and gave a a kick in the butt to train more ☺️
Ahh thank you for your message!! You got this 🥹✨🩰
So motivational, I wish you the best for your future. For you’re already doing extremely well. And I mean really, really, REALLY good. And new subscriber! Lots of love
the terror when i saw you wearing pointe shoes after 4 months lol. great job!
Aw thank you!! yes that’s why I wrote a disclaimer ☺️
You have a really good basics: turnout,flexibility and good feet. Technik and strength can be trained! So keep up!! 🎉 I wish my left feet (which is anatomatically quite unflexible) were like yours😢
I started at 22 and COVID ended it for me 😢 now I just wait to begin again
LOVE THIS! ❤
Awww thank you Elizabeth ❤️❤️
how often do you train ? I know this is very depended on each person needs , but I'm curious to know how you approached this . I'm eager to give everything, though I've been experiencing some setbacks . How does your current weekly schedule looks like and how did you progress to it as a beginner ? I'm not sure if I'm doing too much or too little or maybe not training smart enough .
25? Hold my beer while I started at 35!
To be fair, nowhere near as serious about it as you seem to be.
Ah that’s amazing 😃😃 we can start at any age !! ✨✨
Wow! Awesome job :) I'm 26 and am thinking about starting contemporary!
What was the audio originally from?
This is Les Brown in 1996. 'It's Not Over Until You Win'
Awww I love contemporary!! I encourage you 10000% ! Yes it’s from the incredible Les Brown, from the website archive . org (copyright free), the info is also in my description for future reference if ever ☺️
@@MushiMusedyes thank you for helping her ✨
@@dearballet Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Loved this video
@@MushiMused aww thank you!! I really appreciate it 💌
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How months it took to get your first points as a begginer?
Im turning 30 this year. I was on the fence but after this vid, Im doing it! thank you! How many hours do you practice per day/week?
This message made me SO happy! I promise you it’s the best decision you could make!
DANCE SCHEDULE
At the beginner I would go to class 2x a week (90 min x 2 = 3h/week).
Then I started going to extra classes, so I would go 4-5 times a week. (90 min 4.5 = 7h ish)
Then in summer I did 5-6 times per week.
These past few weeks I’ve been quite busy so I do 1-2x a week, but usually I do 2-3X / week!
And there are times were there was a 2-3 weeks where I missed class!
All this to say, my teachers recommends 2x a week, but sometimes life gets in the way and at least if you can go 1x/week or 2-3 time a month you will see improvement!
I also sync my dance schedule to my menstrual cycles so sometimes I have so much energy and I’ll go 4-5x week, whereas when I’m on my period I’ll let myself rest and push harder the following week!
SOOO, experiment for what works best for your body! Just the fact that you’re going to the studio is huge, so be proud of yourself 💗💗
@@dearballet Thanks for the encouragement! I'm excited.
Let me know how it goes! 😍@@rachelroth2150
PLEASE WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SONG ALSO UR PROGRESS IS STUNNING
Nvm I found it y'all it's called Etude No 1 for String Quartet by Peter Sandburg
omg so sorry for delay, thank you so much !! Yes exactly from epidemic sound 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Please reply if you want a couple extra corrections because I'd be more than happy to help 💗💗
I would love that, thank you so much 🥰🥰
@@dearballet
DISCLAIMER*
All of the advice has either come directly from my instructors (ballet, pilates, conditioning), the director of my ballet school or my own experience having performed in over 25 concerts. I am also not trying to undermine your absolute talent and love for this art. You are stunning and these are just some tips on how to keep improving, because even the greatest prima ballerina can never be perfect.
At the clip of four months training, when you bring your foot to the front, your knee sort of collapsed in on itself. This is because your turnout was not holding your leg and hip enough, so in that movement, only your foot should move. When you don't have turnout, you can look uncomfortable and unprofessional, so if it means your leg has to be lower for the turnout, so be it. Don't engrave bad habits into your mind🌟
In a couple of your shorts I notice that you often try to hide in what I call "your box". Watch this video to understand better ua-cam.com/users/shorts7ShmH-vRelc , but if you don't feel comfortable clicking links ( not that I'm a creep, just I know some people don't like it) , all you have to do is use painters or masking tape to create a box shape that is about 1 cubic meter on the floor in your home. Now imagine that this extends up to above your head, like a Barbie doll box for humans. Expand to a pose that "breaks" your box, like a lengthened arabesque with arms in a fourth or fifth (arabesque or normal), or maybe a second on releve with extended neck and arms in fifth. Then close back in and slump your shoulders and stand in a non confident fifth position arms in first. You know you're expanding properly if your armpits, neck and sometimes thighs can breathe. This will make you look more confident and comfortable taking up space on stage or in class. 🩰
Okay and my last tip is on arms. To get the gist of this one I would really recommend this video, I showed it to my Grade 1's and they all ahd amazing arms! I find that people who didn't do classes as a child or don't have a professional teacher always have something going on with their arms and hands, so the arms and hands can often look very tense or floppy and their thumbs are poking out. When your arms are in first position, you want to have soft hands, with a slight bend in the fingers and thumbs hiding behind your palms like a shy little bunny. (that's the analogy I use for my pre primaries, sorry) And your arms should look soft, but if someone was to hit them or push down, they'd stay right in place (that's a fun exercise with your ballet friends is pushing each others firsts and seconds down.) Remember hen in first position (transitioning or a fixed position), they should be at the height of your belly button. And finally, try as hard as you can to hold that arm up and in position during barre exercises and turns. Even when the teacher is going around correcting arms, don't just put them up when she or he gets there, hold them until it gets to your turn. This will improve your endurance over time and you will be able to withstand tricky situations like the music cutting out onstage (I know from experience). Depends on your dance school, most will let you keep dancing, but some make you hold a position for as long as it takes for the music to come back so you never know. This rule also applies to any arabesques or anything, if the teacher is checking, hold it. 💗
That's all I'm going to comment for now because it's hard to remember a lot of corrections, but if you have any concerns or questions about my comment please feel free to ask if you need further explanation or guidance. Have a lovely day!💗💗💗💗
@@dearballet omg I just realised that took me an hour haha
Pointe in 6 months??? Maybe I should ask my teacher about pointe
She didn't actually go on poine. She just tried in once to see what it felt like. She waited two years before she did it properly.
Were you already flexible before starting ?
I was in high school because of cheerleading but it came back pretty quickly :)
I’m not trying to be mean but a lot of the moves that you’re doing are more advanced and you may need a little bit more technical training
Ok, calm down, it's just ballet
The mask ruined it
I’m not trying to be mean but a lot of the moves that you’re doing are more advanced and you may need a little bit more technical training
I’m not trying to be mean but a lot of the moves that you’re doing are more advanced and you may need a little bit more technical training