so grateful for your support. You guys got me here and I can’t wait for this new chapter together. Comment below who you want me to bring back on the channel next week
We need u to have Bileysok & Nicole Laeno please I love to see them together , Since the day I found your channel i can’t stop watching Biley and Nicole content
I don't know who you'd be able to get, but I know a while ago you did at least one dance video with members of Now United. (Heyoon, Sina, Sofya, Josh, etc.)
If we're being honest, a lot of the popular dancers today got their following because of Matt and he paved the way for choreographers and dance vids on UA-cam! I've been here for so long and will continue to support you!
A lot of the popular dancers didn’t get it from Matt, but from their own hard work and being recognized from videos since they were 10. Kaycee for instance didn’t get popular when she was in Matt’s classes. Neither did Sean Lew. And then there’s people like Ysabelle who built her way up to the top herself.
@@MarlinWheeler not wrong at all if you go back like way back to 2008/2009 a lot of the ogs dancers was in willda beast videos maybe even earlier. But yk up to the point where the situation happen with Will and Janelle. Give credit where it’s due. Will and Janelle walked so alot of these choreographers can run. Let’s be real.
@@colyen28Can’t forget Jayy Hancock, Jadyn Hernandez, Audrey Lane and Mia Mugavero. They are considered og’s to me. I miss the old squad days.🥹
Everything this man has said regarding dance after covid is SOO VALID! And it's like people don't appreciate the storytelling through a 90sec video or 2 min routine. No one has the patience anymore and whatever you're cooking Matt, WE ARE STARVING AND CANNOT WAIT!
I had no idea your back story. You have risen from the trenches of backstabbing friends, theft from record labels and you always maintained that smile and passion to bring dance to those who were just like you. Thank you I’m 54 and too old to do the things I always did in my bedroom but too shy to do in a dance class but I love watching you get our youth involved and breakthrough some of their insecurities. Thank you for all you’ve done
im seen women and men way older than you make dance content and create platforms. You can do whatever you want don't let age stop you trust there is a place for you in a dance studio.
It's never too late or too old, you can find your own rhythm and comfortable place to do your art, but tried it!! Life is too short and we have so much potential to do incredible things ❤❤
You’re proof that hard work and determination pays off. People will always be jealous of the success of others, sadly. Some of us rally behind people and celebrate and are thrilled to see them succeed.
Not me crying into my Dunkin over this 😭 When I was little I wanted to take dance classes but my mom was very religious and AGAINST DANCING! I have so much fun now watching creators and watching these videos from home where I can (thankfully) dance along like no one is watching. It sucks that UA-cam wasn’t paying the bills, but you have put a smile on my face with your choreography, & I’m looking forward to this new path!
I agree whatever makes you happy i feel like nicole laeno would be so fun but ofc your choce but im really happy for you decision just bc im also a young dancer but idk if i will make it😅
Proud fan here since 2016! Discovered a lot of amazing dancers (Ken, Bailey, Sean, Josh, Tati, Sienna, Kaycee, Julian, Gabe, Will, Sheaden and more) through your videos. Thank you so much for the comfort your dance videos have brought me, Matt. So much love!
Jealousy is CRAZY. Smh... thanks for sharing your story! This is truly inspiring. It just shows that what's meant for you is for you. And if you keep fighting, you will make your way.
bring all the OGs baaaack!!! sean, kaycee, bailey, sienna, and whoever!!! Been watching you grow and growing with you!!! Matt, your dance with the others are amazing! The smiles you bring around you is so bright. Cheers to a new path and journey for you, may you continue to groove the way you move in this new chapter!!! Stay hip!
It’s still so crazy to me that I started dancing because of your videos back when i was 11 or 13. Thank you for never giving up and continuing to grow in the path you want to take.
Matt, you have not changed just the lives of your dancers. I KNOW I'm not the only observer that has felt such visceral joy from you and your content. The inspiration we have felt as we have watched an entire generation of dancers grow - as dancers, but also as young people to adulthood. Thank you for all of it, and for what you continue to give. I loved watching Kaycee and Sean grow and transform, but the truth is that SO MANY dancers cut their dancing teeth on your channel. I know that you'll choose well.🥰💃🏼
I want to congratulate you on your strength. It takes strong mental awareness, true desire and infallible dedication to your craft to survive the hardships you faced. Thank you for inspiring this 52 yr old to keep going though hard times through dancing. No matter what anyone says, you are a true inspiration, not just through dance but through your kindness. Many blessings and you will always have my support.😊
OMG! You were the one who literally inspired me to start in this dance world, bring back all your amazing students such as Bailey, Kaycee, Ken, Sean, Gabe, Tati, Josh, Nic, just everyone pleaseee🥹🥹❤️🔥❤️🔥
If it weren't for you I would probably not be a dancer today. I was injured for years and couldn't dance, but watching your videos kept the dream alive for me. I remember how so many times, as I walked on the treadmill to keep myself fit, I would watch your videos as I walked, and that would keep me motivated to be able to dance once again. Thank you so much. So glad you are not quitting. I was scared of possibly hearing that you would be shutting down the channel. Glad to hear you are evolving and taking it in a new direction. Sending you love and support! 💛
I'm 59 years young and have been following your dance choreography for years. I love your work. I can't dance much anymore, but I sure enjoy watching others creativity. I really love Sean and Kacee. They are amazing individually, but I love watching them dance together.
Please have Bailey Sok & Sienna Lalau on. They have kind of took a hiatus from social media and I think it'll be dope to see what they've been up to and also dive into their decision to pause. I'm so proud of you Matt and can't wait for this new wave of content!
@@DaveTugwell He literally said in the video that he is bringing back people or would like to, to show what they have done and are currently doing now..He also asked for people to comment on who we would like to see on the channel..They said nothing wrong but the obvious.
i believe bailey is actually training on being a kpop idol. at least thats the rumor going around(apparently pictures got out?) and people have been hyping her suspected girl group since its from a label part of a big label
Matt, i know this is one of a billion comments but you saved me. In 2017-2018 around when you made that tutorial for MIA i was out of shape and not feeling so great. I was over weight and sitting around the house eating feeling sad. I wanted to start getting fit and found you videos on YT. I was always into dancing since i first was able to get into club I had a tight group of friends who also loved to dance and we went to diff clubs and got the dancing started. People would be standing around waiting for the first few people to go out and dance,,, we were those few people. Then i was in ARMY and family stuff happened and then after my kids grew up I was sad and bored. You got me up and helped me lose 50 lbs dancing to your videos. They were hard enough to challenge me but not so hard i gave up. I was in best shape of my life after losing that weight and eating better bc of your videos. I would start my day dancing and working out. I got up to 50 pushups from 6 when i started and felt amazing. Then covid came and shut down my favorite places to go dancing and now I gained back that 50lbs. I need to start over too. I am 57 years old this year but i know what i need to do just have to get it started...lol I just wanted to thank you for your help with bringing back dance to my life.
I've been watching your vids since I was 10 years old. I'm gonna be 20 Inna few months, and I never realized how much it affected you and the dance community at first I thought u were gonna say u were done with UA-cam
@MattSDance I always wanted to join your dance team when I was done high school I went to prom I was shy to dance on the dance floor in front of everyone but when everyone cheered me on I wasn't shy no more me watching your videos helped I always wanted to support you ❤❤❤❤
I had this video saved on my watch later list & now watching it. I feel it was definitely needed & a message from the universe. It’s okay to go through these things, hearing your story, knowing that it’s not over & the end of the world is truly inspiring, & motivating. It’s encouraging & gives me a lot more hope that we can make it through this thing called life. Thank you so much Matt for sharing your story. We love you & continue to support you on this journey ! Keep being you ! XO🫂💖🫶🏻
Not to be predictable, but I loved Sean lew and Kaycee rice. Always been obsessed with Bailey Sok as well. This has been years and years and years of support. Would love to see this reconnection! More valuable than a 10-sec video.
Matt, I'm not even lying when I am saying this, but you literally are the reason why I have come so far in my dancing today. I remember when I was 13 and I came across your dance videos, and all I wanted to do was learn dance but I didn't have the opportunity to do so in a proper studio, everything I know today is because of you- you inspire me so much and I want to be exactly like you. I am so sad to hear how the industry has treated you but trust me when I say, you are a beacon of hope to all aspiring dancers including me. Cannot wait to support you on your journey
This story😭 when they say everyone in LA is fake it's no exaggeration. I never thought of you of just as a UA-cam dancer. Thank you for working hard and never giving up
This is a gross generalization from a local. And usually the fakies are not natives. They come from small towns seaking opportunity just like Matt, where he created his dreams here in LA! Its a tough city when you are in an industry like Matt. Jealously is a helluva drug. It takes courage to come to a BIG city and believe in yourself, LA is one of those places and it takes time to cultivate a community much less a positive self-concept of yourself. So yeah ppl are fake when they don't know who they are. Peace
The fake ones are the transplants from other states who move here for fame and fortune. They have this image of what a Californian is and try to lay it on thick with their fakeness. Don't diss the native Angelinos like that. 🙄
My passion for hip hop dancing was 100% supported by discovering your videos as a kid and learning from you. Thanks for creating such an impact on my love for dancing
It's so sad that we can be so clueless about what's going on behind the scenes and just judge from appearances. This almost made me cry :( I hope this goes well for you!! You deserve it and more! Would love if you brought Kaycee or Josh Killacky!
I love that you’re reinventing yourself. Taking a break from things can be what you need to restart things in life. It’s depressing how cutthroat the dance industry is, let alone entertainment industries overall can be. Can’t wait to see what you share with us next.
Matt so proud of all your hard work! Thank you for pulling through the heartaches and kept going for all of us! So excited to see the new videos and hear all the new stories! One day I'll get to dance on one of your videos with you!
I’m 68 years old and when I start watching your videos I wish I was younger and join your classes. The fun the energy, the kids behind you. That was refreshing to watch. Thank you and I can’t wait to see watch’s next! I will be watching…Again
You are literally the GOAT of UA-cam dance everyone doing TikTok and dancing on the internet owe you a huge THANK YOU...you've inspired millions and help even change my life in the world of filming back when people didn't even know what a Ronin was you gave myself and so many others a chance so at least from me, THANK YOU. I will always support if not in person then from the bleachers. 8:47 needs to be the most replayed. Cause the people around you that want to be in your spot so bad will want you to fail more than anyone else and that can break some people and cause the failure to happen. And yea i better get a invite to talk about filming with you haha
Mannnn, I will forever be grateful for the work we did together. You helped me level up every piece of my production from the Ronin shots to VFX, you were always down to try new ideas and push the boundaries with me. Some of those early DanceCon videos from 2016 & 2017 still hit today. Been so happy to see your evolution too, with your craft and becoming a father. We all grown up haha. Maybe one day we’ll have to run something back! Really appreciate you bro 🤝🫶
Whatever motivates you Matt, that's what you are destined to do/be. You made it from basically nothing, TWICE, the world is your canvass. Looking forward to the next step in your journey, and I'll be there cheering you on.
Yeah twice, that’s just crazy! To have that much determination twice and get those millions of subscribers twice. You are loved around the world. For your content and for your heart that you put into everything.
Matt, you have my support in whichever way you decide to go with your career. You have always been an inspiration since the beginning of your career. From watching wade robson, Chris brown to you. The industry is always gonna be tough and all about the money, but your fans like myself are inspired by you every day in reaching our goals. Being ourselves and loving what we love..dancing and wherever the music takes us. I have always wanted to come to L.A. and support your class and get a chance to meet one of my idols. Never stop dancing because of others. There maybe a handful of people who are jealous and hate what you did for yourself. But there are SO MANY MORE people who look up to you and your videos and not the trend. Thank you for everything you do. You remind me every day what I love.
Never realised you're one of the OG youtube creators, what a rollercoaster of hardships and triumphs you've had so far. So happy and proud of your success, but most of all - your unrelenting spirit in pursuit of self-actualisation and achieving your goals and dreams. It would be great if you can film a series, where you travel the world and connect to local communities, exploring their folklore and traditional dances and storytelling
Matt, you and every student I saw on your you tube videos are what I love watching.. I know I’m not the only one with crazy full appreciation for you and all your students.. your evolution sounds amazing, I look forward to the next chapter..
Sean, Kaycee, Bailey, just all of those icons that I grew up watching! I've been watching you for at least a decade now and it makes me so happy to see you finding your way again!
Hi Matt Steffania. I can not tell you how much joy your videos have brought to my life. I was a little kid and I would practice your choreography with my brother and my cousins. It became a highlight whenever I have guest over. My love for dance started with you. Even after having scoliosis surgery, I determined in my heart to learn how to dance and I joined a dance studio near to me. I opened dance shows and did solos and all of these things I never thought possible after surgery. Thank you Matt for being an absolute light. You're not just a UA-camr Dancer Choreographer, you're an inspiration and the very embodiment of light and hope. I pray that the same joy you have brought to my life, you also receive daily. Love from Trinidad💓, Johanna
I loved seeing Bailey Sok, Kaycee, Sean in your Videos. Thank you, Matt, for inspiring and motivating many of us. I am not a professional dancer, but I watch your dance videos almost every day, and they motivate me to dance and stay active. I have been watching your dance videos since 2013. You are not only an amazing dancer but also an amazing Teacher. I am grateful that I had the chance to attend your dance workshop once, and I can’t wait to attend your future dance workshops. I can’t wait to see you in Cologne. Keep inspiring us as always and you deserve all the success. I love you Matt ❤🎉
I really can't tell you how long I have been a follower of yours. All I know is I am 52 years old, and raising an autistic granddaughter who is now 11. Life gets so rough for me sometimes. Life is easy for me, compared to her, who is severe non verbal. Can you imagine that? She loves music. She lives on UA-cam, Pandora. She makes playlists. She searches. She introduces me to new music. I spent years watching your dance videos when I was down. Your positive energy, and your community raises me to keep on going. Anyway. Yesterday Monica found APT by Rose and Bruno Mars. And it stuck in my head because she played it several times. Algorithm to today, I am strolling reels or whatever, and there is your class dancing to APT, which lead me to this video. You keep rocking Matt. You inspire so many of us. It doesn't matter if we are dancers, or music lovers. Your videos shine. You and your friends GLOW into my life. Never ever settle. Never ever give up. I will be here. Monica, my granddaughter will be here.
Bailey Sok needs to come on! Really inspiring to hear your story as well and for you to be vulnerable about sharing these things, because it takes a lot of bravery. Wishing you all the best on your new goals and milestones :)
My sister was one of Matt's biggest online supporters, she passed a few years back and I would watch his content just to feel connected to her. But through that process I also became a fan. His work ethic, love of teaching, and genuine soul hooked me in and I'm happy to support content that feeds his soul and provides fulfillment. Best of luck Matt. 💙
It's crazy how seemingly mature people would gang up on someone just because they come off as successful. Very sad, but I'm glad that you rose above all challenges. You deserve every success you get, Matt. And oh, please have Matt from Matt and Abby on your channel
This is a testament to the fact that building your own world is really what matters, rather than trying to fit in with the world of norms and trends. I love this creator so much. I have been a subscriber since 2014. Thanks for bringing it back-the true essence of the art of dancing!
I almost shed a tear at the end YEEEESSSS!!! I'm so excited. I miss all my favourite dancers and all those amazing moments. I guess life caught up with everyone. Please bring back Bailey, Sean, Kaycee, Sienna, ALL of them. This warms my heart so much and I wish you more joy and fulfilment in your life.
LETS GOOOOO, im so happy that the old content is coming back. i wanna see fik shun and if its possible the crown cause they have always been 2 of my most favourite dancers and funny enough i discovered fik shun through you. Even when i was in primary school i would watch your videos over and over again and to see this come back now that im in uni is honestly so cool.
I've watched you for years. I deal with some significant chronic health issues, and when it's what I call "the witching hour," and I can't sleep or get comfortable at 2am, I go to your channel. It always helps distract me. I'm SUPER excited for this new direction, and I'll be watching along the way as always! My pick is, like many others, BAILEY!!!! Josh would be great, too!
Definitely all the OG kids! Kenny, Gabe, Will, sheaden, all Josh’, Sean, dtrix, Bailey, Kaycee, Mia, Tati, Amanda, Audrey, and a lot more! You’re so strong and have a pure heart ❤
omg matt 😭 i think we all want to be selfish because we love your choreography, your videos, your personality, etc. but you’ve made so many people happy through your videos, and you deserve to be happy!! i hope this new journey brings you so much peace, happiness, and blessings ❤
Been a loyal subscriber and consumer since I was 14 years old, im 25 now. You were always one of the most genuine and kindest youtubers I've had the pleasure of watching. So proud of you and the journey you went through to get through this point. Thank you for telling us your story! I can't wait to see you thrive doing what you love whether its dancing, filming, traveling, etc. Your happiness is what matters the most!
I found your channel in 2014 and loved your teaching. I would come home from school and try to learn the dances from your videos and just watch them for fun. I actually checked your channel a few months ago to see if you were uploading content. So glad you are back on here!
@@user-lr1jf7jc5tI never even looked at UA-cam until I started watching him and his peps on here. For a long time thought it was his dance place and everybody worked under him.😜 I love watching it makes me smile.😁💜
Stay strong @MattSDance when i watch your videos I'm like ready to bringing back my past when i was love dancing and after i watch your videos many times i would take your choreography and learn it from your own channel, man you're the best choreographer on youtube, please stay safe there and keep making new contents whatever it is, we will always support you, peace and love from saudi arabia my man
So proud of you Matt! I would love to see Chachi, Bailey Sok, Sean Lew, Kaycee Rice, Ya Ya and maybe Galen Hooks on the new format. I think what you do is amazing and where you're going will be awesome. I can't wait to see what's next!
I really love Bailey Sok and ever since i saw her on your channel and how much she grew ive always wondered how she's doing. She's an incredible dancer and an incredible person.
I knew some of ur back story but never this in-depth. Never have I thought u was a UA-cam dancer as watching you teach and helped so many to rise and now this shows how real you are.
What I have missed the most from your channel have been the dance academy videos! I am sorry that your career journey has been so full of strife; but I hope you know how grateful so many people are to you for all you had created! My covid exercise routines were ONLY to the videos you created, and to this day my favorite exercise days still involve your routines. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you find exactly what you've been needing to be happy; and I am SO EXCITED to see more from you. Love to you from Shippensburg, PA ❤❤❤
I am a 51yo woman from Canada who first saw one of your videos back in 2019 and I started following you because of the joy that exuded from you in your videos. I am a complete klutz and trip over minute bumps in the sidewalk so watching someone do intricate moves in unison with you was incredible. I have noticed less joy in the few I have watched but have to be honest, your videos haven't been hitting my feed recently. I look forward to seeing where you are heading and will check for your content rather than waiting for it to appear. You've stuck through it and I respect that, can't wait to see what's next!
Hi Matt - What a remarkable journey and thank you for the video. A real winner for yourself! I have been active with YMCA Zumba Kickboxing OrangeTheory and a host of other workouts for more than 30 years and my hobby is now become such a passion. I am 57 and just visited Millennium Dance Complex during Thanksgiving weekend. Why? Because the energy of dance is contagious and I wanted to experience what you did when you moved to LA. It was truly wonderful to dance with young and older. I cant wait to return for more classes but until then I hit the floor 5-7 times a week
I am so happy that you said this, with tiktok and short videos still taking over everyone is so focused on that short, instant feeling. What you are going to do now will hopefully bring back the stronger, deeper connections and emotions. I cannot wait for the next videos!
I think it is so normal as humans to not pursue just 1 thing our whole lives. I feel that there is pressure for everyone to choose one thing and stick to it as far as a job. The fact that you didn’t get paid from your UA-cam videos and still continued to do it just shows how truly passionate you were about it. I think it’s completely natural to go in a different direction, as when we do things over and over again, it may get boring after a while cause it’s not new any more. I’ve personally faced things like this throughout my whole life. I also have adhd so that may be part of it 😅 But thank you for being honest with us. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision to make considering how long you’ve been making dance videos on this channel. I’m excited to see who you have on the channel in the future! ❤
I've been following and dancing along with you since the beginning. 😊 I am glad you found a new way to be creative that can make you feel the connection again. I look forward to hearing the stories. 😊
You know, this pulled at ALL my heartstrings! As someone from a small town in VA as well, I relate to a lot of what you went through. In fact, I even relate to a lot of your early journey as a dancer. Thank you for this, and I look forward to seeing where you go from here.
You're the reason why I loved dancing I even went to your dance workshop here in the Philippines. Please bring back the OGs, Bailey, Sean, Ken etc. as in all the OGs, name it. We will wait for your comeback, Matt.
First of all Thank you for never give up!! I am 46 years old and I love to dance so much. You are one of my top choreographer. My dream is to take one class with you, and although I do not consider myself a great dancer, but only to dance and have fun with you will be AWESOME!!! Never Give up Matt!!! You make so many people happy!!!! We need that!!! Our world need people that make others happy!!! 🙏
Matt, music & dance have always been a huge part of my life. I remember moonwalking to MJ for my mom's friends. 10 years ago I hit a tough point in life. I had reached most of my goals, was working non-stop, but felt empty. I was on UA-cam 1 night & saw your Where Are You Now tutorial. It reminded of my love for dance & brought back my joy. A year later my daughter was born. Eventhough she was a baby, I watched your videos with her. She's now 9 & in dance classes with Studio860. I'm sharing that joy & helping build her confidence. We've been doing choreography together & it has been 1 of the greatest gifts in my life. I reintroduced her to your page & hope to bring her to your studio soon. Thank you for never quitting, & for reminding me of my love for dance.
Wow, matt, I wanna thank you so much and I can't believe that when I knew you back in 2019 in Melbourne when knowing you had 10 million subscribers on UA-cam, I thought your life was sorted and you had it all...and then you were so nice that day coz I was just a volunteer in the class at the Space studio in Melbourne but you let me took the class for free. You also took time to take photos with everyone and I took one photo with you... and I just remembered the humbleness you kept even you became famous, and I am forever grateful...Now I am studying in United States and visited Millenium a couple of times, and I just wanna say thank you for keep helping people, because of your energy and love for dance got passed in me, and I was able to chase that light and go a little bit further than I could ever had imagined. So thank you and I wish your new chapter in life nothing but the best...Namaste.
You are one of the main reasons I started following various choreographers and dancers. Your videos and so many others have helped me through some difficult times in my life. I'm excited to see this new direction!! There's so many people to pick. First choice is Bailey!
I have to say that your shift really inspired me, I'm also part of your generation and I love your authenticity and you really finding what truly makes you happy. Keep dancing and bringing that magic.
I’m 53 years old, and you helped motivate me to start dancing again after 25 years. I never got to do street dance or hip hop, because that was just getting started back then. I’ve watched your videos over and over again, and I love this genre of dance especially the culture and community of it. I joined 2 dance groups, but unfortunately COVID shut them both down permanently. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration. Whatever you do, do what you love. ❤
I'd never imagined myself crying on one of your videos. Few years ago, I didn't knew how to properly dance and thought to myself that I'll never be a great dancer. I've watched almost every single one of your videos from 2014 up to this day. Na Na was the first ever dance video that I've watched from you and it even had the names of the dancers at the bottom, but actually Slow Motion was the first ever dance choreography that I learned from you, and I learned it with the help of your tutorials back then. Few years later, I'm now a captain of my university dance team, and have danced in such big places here in my home country, the Philippines all because I learned from your dance videos. Hope to see you on tour again, Matt. Hopefully I can afford your classes when you come back here. Thank you for doing this, thank you for being such an inspiration, you will always be my first virtual dance teacher. Love to have you and the OGs back, Bailey, Ken, Sean, Gabe, Will, Josh, Kaycee, Tati, Taylor, Andy, Sierra, Sheadan, Soni and even Aidan.
I was on Mia Mugavero's tiktok live last few days and she shares about her love to dance to the point that is it hard for her to give it up and to live between passion or career. She also mentions how you still looking and rooting for her. So please, I would love to see Mia Mugavero dancing with you, again. And I would like to thank you too for being my first inspiration to my very first journey in dancing. I could still remember back then when I was around 9 yrs old, I don't have phone so I would go to computer shop and stay there for like 2 hrs just to watch and learn your videos. So thank you. I never thought that your journey was literally upside down but I'm glad and happy that all of your achievements blooms You deserve it!
I've been watching your channel since the fifth grade. I'm now a freshman in college. I never had any real training or studio experience, but your channel has been one of the main components that kept my love for dance alive all this time.
Hey! Matt my nam is Tydiss your story really moved me I’ve been a dancer/choreographer 11 years. I from Stockton, California where we can be overlooked for the most part in Cali. I understand how it is grinding to the point where it didn’t get better or anywhere anymore. I went from not dancing as great in my elementary school, joining dance clubs and dance teams during high school, to working in dance studios, to comps, to having my first dance studio in Stockton the 1st to have one at the age of 21 in my hometown. With all of that happening of course there was so much passion I have and lost of it , pain, and perseverance I had to go through including the Covid period. There’s so much I want to share including what I’m capable of. Hopefully you can bring in some local innovators/dancers into your new creative experience you have coming soon. It was always a blast learning the choreos you made with amazing and talented dancers/choreographers on UA-cam. Glad to see you pivoting into a time where the dance scene feels dead or not as fun anymore. I’m happy for you and hope I get to meet you one day! Much love and respect 🙌🏾✨
Matt, you've actually changed my life! I remember when I first stumbled upon your 'Where Are Ü Now' by Justin Bieber tutoria. I wasn't a dancer nor knew anything about choreographies. I was in shock at how captivating and mesmerizing the choreography was. So, I gave it a shot and started learning it, not knowing this would change my life drastically. I started dancing every day, learning new moves, going to dance classes, and even performing in front of others. Your videos have been a constant source of inspiration and motivation. I can't thank you enough for igniting my passion for dance and I'll forever be grateful for you no matter what you do or where you'll go ❤
Omg... I've only joined Matt's community recently, but never got to know his story since I'm still quite new here, and never took any of his classes. I remember seeing him on TikTok in Covid, but never realised the opportunities choreographers bring to their dancers through a screen. Matt, your story is so inspiring, and I admire your persistence and resilience so much. I'm not an og fan, but based on others' stories of success, such as Mr Beast, it's usually more based on deeper meanings, such as your new message here. I totally agree with this change and I really like it because it's a new idea - I've never heard of anyone who interviews dancers and shares their stories in such a chaotic industry, nor have i heard the stories of my own favourite dance teachers before, so you can be the one to bring them to the internet! I absolutely loved listening to yours, so I'd definitely enjoy listening to all the others. I'm all here for it and I'm really excited!! Please interview Kelly Sweeney and Guy Groove - the teachers who gave me so many opportunities, even from a world away, and who i appreciate so much ❤❤❤ I'd love to listen to theirs too. Please don't quit dancing overall though! You're an amazing dancer and we love you, Matt! Dancers can always find their love for dance again when stepping back from the industry. Think about it :) This is can get so big, I'm so excited. Let's go Matt, you've got this!!! 🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing your story Matt. Been following you since 2017 or so, when I moved to another state and consumed your videos and choreos as a way to see others doing the things they loved while I was a student in school waiting to do what I loved one day (it is not dance though!). Through you I discovered Tim Milgram, Sean and Kaycee, Bailey, Jade, all the great dancers who were so young and yet formative for what I love to see as expression. You shaped me all the way from 2017 and in the Pacific Islands, no less. You've made an impact and so thank you for sharing how that affected you. Always will support you Matt! Come visit the Pacific Islands one day!
Thank you for having the guts to tell your real story!! Have watched your vids since I was a little kid, just learning about the dance scene. I’m grateful for your input on not only the dance community but also as a inspiration for other dancers around the globe, trying to make their passion a success. Excited to see where your channel will go from here! And keep listening to yourself, because greatness will come from it! Thanks from The Netherlands
I am so excited for this new time I watch your dance videos since 2011 and I’ve learned so much from you. I love the videos with Bailey and I’m happy for you. Not only that you’ve achieved so much but that you gave us the chance to dance and learn even if we couldn’t afford dance classes. Thank you so much and I hope your feeling better with this new start! ❤
Just wanted to let you know that you are the dancer who introduced me to the whole world that was out there in LA years and years ago - you were the very start of me understanding that there was a world of choreos, teachers, people, even if I was in a location where I didn't have any of that. I loved interacting with you that one time when you reposted me for a 'share your thing' stuff. You made dance and storytelling easier for me and I am glad you are taking this time to uncover what really makes you happy. Thanks Matt for everything, I hope you find what you are looking for.
Dancing since I learned to walk. Took lessons since I was maybe 5 or 6 years old. Ballett, Jazz, HipHop, Tango, Walzer all! Suddenly I found u. Love your style of dancing! So smoooth and OnPoint.
so grateful for your support. You guys got me here and I can’t wait for this new chapter together. Comment below who you want me to bring back on the channel next week
We need u to have Bileysok & Nicole Laeno please I love to see them together , Since the day I found your channel i can’t stop watching Biley and Nicole content
Kaycee
Kaycee
Please bring Bailey, kaycee, ken, kida, nicole, and the others too OMG ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I don't know who you'd be able to get, but I know a while ago you did at least one dance video with members of Now United. (Heyoon, Sina, Sofya, Josh, etc.)
If we're being honest, a lot of the popular dancers today got their following because of Matt and he paved the way for choreographers and dance vids on UA-cam! I've been here for so long and will continue to support you!
A lot of the popular dancers didn’t get it from Matt, but from their own hard work and being recognized from videos since they were 10. Kaycee for instance didn’t get popular when she was in Matt’s classes. Neither did Sean Lew. And then there’s people like Ysabelle who built her way up to the top herself.
@@valeriag8205 Matt as inspiration is insane
I like matt but paved the way for the ogs would be Janelle
And Willdabeast….
Never seen somebody so wrong about something
@@MarlinWheeler not wrong at all if you go back like way back to 2008/2009 a lot of the ogs dancers was in willda beast videos maybe even earlier. But yk up to the point where the situation happen with Will and Janelle. Give credit where it’s due. Will and Janelle walked so alot of these choreographers can run. Let’s be real.
Bring the OGs back.... Bailey, kaycee, chachi, nicole. I miss watching them dance with you
Kenneth, Gabe, Josh, Will, Tati, Sean and Kaycee
@@colyen28Can’t forget Jayy Hancock, Jadyn Hernandez, Audrey Lane and Mia Mugavero. They are considered og’s to me. I miss the old squad days.🥹
@@colyen28Don’t forget Jayy Hancok, Jadyn Hernandez, Mia Mugavero and Audrey Lane. I miss these og’s from back then.😔
@@colyen28what about Sierra Neudeck!!! Was an absolute fan of her🙌🏼
Bailey is about debut in a kpop group
Sean and Kaycee, they have been a huge inspiration for me and seeing them grow up and evolve as their own dancers has been surreal
Literally followed them since they were like 14 and it's so crazy seeing their growth and evolution as full fledged adults now 😱 so beautiful
Nicole laeno as well❤
Yes to Sean and Kaycee.
Yess please ❤
These are also two of my favorites
Everything this man has said regarding dance after covid is SOO VALID! And it's like people don't appreciate the storytelling through a 90sec video or 2 min routine. No one has the patience anymore and whatever you're cooking Matt, WE ARE STARVING AND CANNOT WAIT!
I had no idea your back story. You have risen from the trenches of backstabbing friends, theft from record labels and you always maintained that smile and passion to bring dance to those who were just like you. Thank you I’m 54 and too old to do the things I always did in my bedroom but too shy to do in a dance class but I love watching you get our youth involved and breakthrough some of their insecurities. Thank you for all you’ve done
im seen women and men way older than you make dance content and create platforms. You can do whatever you want don't let age stop you trust there is a place for you in a dance studio.
It's never too late or too old, you can find your own rhythm and comfortable place to do your art, but tried it!! Life is too short and we have so much potential to do incredible things ❤❤
Never give up on your dreams 🎉
You’re proof that hard work and determination pays off. People will always be jealous of the success of others, sadly. Some of us rally behind people and celebrate and are thrilled to see them succeed.
Not me crying into my Dunkin over this 😭 When I was little I wanted to take dance classes but my mom was very religious and AGAINST DANCING! I have so much fun now watching creators and watching these videos from home where I can (thankfully) dance along like no one is watching. It sucks that UA-cam wasn’t paying the bills, but you have put a smile on my face with your choreography, & I’m looking forward to this new path!
I agree. I loved just watching your videos. Awesome!
I agree whatever makes you happy i feel like nicole laeno would be so fun but ofc your choce but im really happy for you decision just bc im also a young dancer but idk if i will make it😅
Girl SAME! Why I didn’t pursue my dance career 😢
hopefully u got ur mom out of ur life too
Proud fan here since 2016! Discovered a lot of amazing dancers (Ken, Bailey, Sean, Josh, Tati, Sienna, Kaycee, Julian, Gabe, Will, Sheaden and more) through your videos. Thank you so much for the comfort your dance videos have brought me, Matt. So much love!
This one ☝🏽
I have literally ZERO moves, but am OBSESSED with watching people who do. It gives me joy. YOU give us joy. ❤
Jealousy is CRAZY. Smh... thanks for sharing your story! This is truly inspiring. It just shows that what's meant for you is for you. And if you keep fighting, you will make your way.
bring all the OGs baaaack!!! sean, kaycee, bailey, sienna, and whoever!!! Been watching you grow and growing with you!!! Matt, your dance with the others are amazing! The smiles you bring around you is so bright. Cheers to a new path and journey for you, may you continue to groove the way you move in this new chapter!!! Stay hip!
Yes! Sean and Kaycee collab would be cool too and to see him choreograph a piece on them
Proud to be part of Matt Steffanina fever last 2016-2019. What an era 🔥 Looking forward to see you dance with Bailey, Ken, Sean, and Kaycee again! 🥹
It’s still so crazy to me that I started dancing because of your videos back when i was 11 or 13. Thank you for never giving up and continuing to grow in the path you want to take.
Matt, you have not changed just the lives of your dancers. I KNOW I'm not the only observer that has felt such visceral joy from you and your content. The inspiration we have felt as we have watched an entire generation of dancers grow - as dancers, but also as young people to adulthood. Thank you for all of it, and for what you continue to give.
I loved watching Kaycee and Sean grow and transform, but the truth is that SO MANY dancers cut their dancing teeth on your channel. I know that you'll choose well.🥰💃🏼
I want to congratulate you on your strength. It takes strong mental awareness, true desire and infallible dedication to your craft to survive the hardships you faced. Thank you for inspiring this 52 yr old to keep going though hard times through dancing. No matter what anyone says, you are a true inspiration, not just through dance but through your kindness. Many blessings and you will always have my support.😊
PROUD OF YOU MATT 🫶 All love
Bailey Sok for sure was one of the standouts when I watched the channel. She was my gateway into dance and eventually kpop
Toooo ❤❤
She's amazing...her hands amazing...her lines...amazing!!!!
bailey, sean, gabe, josh, kenneth, tati, kaycee & nicole!! literally all the ogs inspired me to start dancing :’)
These are the ogs
Don’t forget Jadyn Hernandez, Audrey Lane, Jayy Hancok and Mia Mugavero. They are to me og’s I miss from watching back then also.
@@HurleyGoldsmith YES
OMG! You were the one who literally inspired me to start in this dance world, bring back all your amazing students such as Bailey, Kaycee, Ken, Sean, Gabe, Tati, Josh, Nic, just everyone pleaseee🥹🥹❤️🔥❤️🔥
@@lizabines_ julian deguzman shyaden Gabriel
If it weren't for you I would probably not be a dancer today. I was injured for years and couldn't dance, but watching your videos kept the dream alive for me. I remember how so many times, as I walked on the treadmill to keep myself fit, I would watch your videos as I walked, and that would keep me motivated to be able to dance once again. Thank you so much. So glad you are not quitting. I was scared of possibly hearing that you would be shutting down the channel. Glad to hear you are evolving and taking it in a new direction. Sending you love and support! 💛
I'm 59 years young and have been following your dance choreography for years. I love your work. I can't dance much anymore, but I sure enjoy watching others creativity. I really love Sean and Kacee. They are amazing individually, but I love watching them dance together.
Please have Bailey Sok & Sienna Lalau on. They have kind of took a hiatus from social media and I think it'll be dope to see what they've been up to and also dive into their decision to pause. I'm so proud of you Matt and can't wait for this new wave of content!
They seem really busy and are onto different things now but I would love to have them on this channel too though
@@DaveTugwell He literally said in the video that he is bringing back people or would like to, to show what they have done and are currently doing now..He also asked for people to comment on who we would like to see on the channel..They said nothing wrong but the obvious.
Love your new direction Matt. Great idea. Wishing you success and blessings 🙏🏼⭐️🎉
There's a rumour that Bailey Sok is a KPOP Idol trainee now in Korea
i believe bailey is actually training on being a kpop idol. at least thats the rumor going around(apparently pictures got out?) and people have been hyping her suspected girl group since its from a label part of a big label
Matt, i know this is one of a billion comments but you saved me. In 2017-2018 around when you made that tutorial for MIA i was out of shape and not feeling so great. I was over weight and sitting around the house eating feeling sad. I wanted to start getting fit and found you videos on YT. I was always into dancing since i first was able to get into club I had a tight group of friends who also loved to dance and we went to diff clubs and got the dancing started. People would be standing around waiting for the first few people to go out and dance,,, we were those few people. Then i was in ARMY and family stuff happened and then after my kids grew up I was sad and bored. You got me up and helped me lose 50 lbs dancing to your videos. They were hard enough to challenge me but not so hard i gave up. I was in best shape of my life after losing that weight and eating better bc of your videos. I would start my day dancing and working out. I got up to 50 pushups from 6 when i started and felt amazing. Then covid came and shut down my favorite places to go dancing and now I gained back that 50lbs. I need to start over too. I am 57 years old this year but i know what i need to do just have to get it started...lol I just wanted to thank you for your help with bringing back dance to my life.
Great story, wishing you the best!
I've been watching your vids since I was 10 years old. I'm gonna be 20 Inna few months, and I never realized how much it affected you and the dance community at first I thought u were gonna say u were done with UA-cam
Wow congrats on your journey, sometimes we all need a reset. Hope you get back on track, we’re all rooting for you 🙌
@MattSDance I always wanted to join your dance team when I was done high school I went to prom I was shy to dance on the dance floor in front of everyone but when everyone cheered me on I wasn't shy no more me watching your videos helped I always wanted to support you ❤❤❤❤
I had this video saved on my watch later list & now watching it. I feel it was definitely needed & a message from the universe. It’s okay to go through these things, hearing your story, knowing that it’s not over & the end of the world is truly inspiring, & motivating. It’s encouraging & gives me a lot more hope that we can make it through this thing called life. Thank you so much Matt for sharing your story. We love you & continue to support you on this journey ! Keep being you ! XO🫂💖🫶🏻
Not to be predictable, but I loved Sean lew and Kaycee rice. Always been obsessed with Bailey Sok as well. This has been years and years and years of support. Would love to see this reconnection! More valuable than a 10-sec video.
Matt, I'm not even lying when I am saying this, but you literally are the reason why I have come so far in my dancing today. I remember when I was 13 and I came across your dance videos, and all I wanted to do was learn dance but I didn't have the opportunity to do so in a proper studio, everything I know today is because of you- you inspire me so much and I want to be exactly like you. I am so sad to hear how the industry has treated you but trust me when I say, you are a beacon of hope to all aspiring dancers including me. Cannot wait to support you on your journey
Me too 😢
This story😭 when they say everyone in LA is fake it's no exaggeration. I never thought of you of just as a UA-cam dancer. Thank you for working hard and never giving up
This is a gross generalization from a local. And usually the fakies are not natives. They come from small towns seaking opportunity just like Matt, where he created his dreams here in LA! Its a tough city when you are in an industry like Matt. Jealously is a helluva drug. It takes courage to come to a BIG city and believe in yourself, LA is one of those places and it takes time to cultivate a community much less a positive self-concept of yourself. So yeah ppl are fake when they don't know who they are. Peace
The fake ness that comes from LA is from the transplants(nonnative people ) not the locals
The fake ones are the transplants from other states who move here for fame and fortune. They have this image of what a Californian is and try to lay it on thick with their fakeness. Don't diss the native Angelinos like that. 🙄
My passion for hip hop dancing was 100% supported by discovering your videos as a kid and learning from you. Thanks for creating such an impact on my love for dancing
It's so sad that we can be so clueless about what's going on behind the scenes and just judge from appearances. This almost made me cry :( I hope this goes well for you!! You deserve it and more! Would love if you brought Kaycee or Josh Killacky!
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Please bring Bailey Sok! Last you danced with her was in 2020! I miss seeing you guys dance together. I know she's busy but I hope she comes.
don't see Bailey coming back anytime soon since she is supposedly gonna debut in Kpop group
From what I know, she's been based in South Korea and is currently a trainee set to debut in a Kpop group soon
@@MIchaelMiranda77wow I didn't know that
I know that. But still it would be nice if they collab again.
@@jiminlover8212she'll make a debut under the blacklabel anytime soon
I love that you’re reinventing yourself. Taking a break from things can be what you need to restart things in life. It’s depressing how cutthroat the dance industry is, let alone entertainment industries overall can be. Can’t wait to see what you share with us next.
so real
Matt so proud of all your hard work! Thank you for pulling through the heartaches and kept going for all of us! So excited to see the new videos and hear all the new stories! One day I'll get to dance on one of your videos with you!
I’m 68 years old and when I start watching your videos I wish I was younger and join your classes. The fun the energy, the kids behind you. That was refreshing to watch. Thank you and I can’t wait to see watch’s next! I will be watching…Again
Wow you are really old. Unfortunately we can not go back in time.
You are literally the GOAT of UA-cam dance everyone doing TikTok and dancing on the internet owe you a huge THANK YOU...you've inspired millions and help even change my life in the world of filming back when people didn't even know what a Ronin was you gave myself and so many others a chance so at least from me, THANK YOU. I will always support if not in person then from the bleachers.
8:47 needs to be the most replayed. Cause the people around you that want to be in your spot so bad will want you to fail more than anyone else and that can break some people and cause the failure to happen.
And yea i better get a invite to talk about filming with you haha
Mannnn, I will forever be grateful for the work we did together. You helped me level up every piece of my production from the Ronin shots to VFX, you were always down to try new ideas and push the boundaries with me. Some of those early DanceCon videos from 2016 & 2017 still hit today. Been so happy to see your evolution too, with your craft and becoming a father. We all grown up haha. Maybe one day we’ll have to run something back! Really appreciate you bro 🤝🫶
@@MattSDance Appricate you too brotha and its a must so we will something crazier than we have ever done before.
I agree ❤
Whatever motivates you Matt, that's what you are destined to do/be. You made it from basically nothing, TWICE, the world is your canvass.
Looking forward to the next step in your journey, and I'll be there cheering you on.
Yeah twice, that’s just crazy! To have that much determination twice and get those millions of subscribers twice. You are loved around the world. For your content and for your heart that you put into everything.
Matt, you have my support in whichever way you decide to go with your career. You have always been an inspiration since the beginning of your career. From watching wade robson, Chris brown to you. The industry is always gonna be tough and all about the money, but your fans like myself are inspired by you every day in reaching our goals. Being ourselves and loving what we love..dancing and wherever the music takes us. I have always wanted to come to L.A. and support your class and get a chance to meet one of my idols.
Never stop dancing because of others. There maybe a handful of people who are jealous and hate what you did for yourself. But there are SO MANY MORE people who look up to you and your videos and not the trend.
Thank you for everything you do. You remind me every day what I love.
Never realised you're one of the OG youtube creators, what a rollercoaster of hardships and triumphs you've had so far. So happy and proud of your success, but most of all - your unrelenting spirit in pursuit of self-actualisation and achieving your goals and dreams. It would be great if you can film a series, where you travel the world and connect to local communities, exploring their folklore and traditional dances and storytelling
Since I saw Kaycee on your channel, I really fell in love with her way of dancing. I hope you bring her to the channel😊
is kaycee the obese girl?
I'm 42 and been watching you for 8 years starting since we were stationed in Germany in the Army. My wife and I love learning your routines
Matt, you and every student I saw on your you tube videos are what I love watching.. I know I’m not the only one with crazy full appreciation for you and all your students.. your evolution sounds amazing, I look forward to the next chapter..
Sean, Kaycee, Bailey, just all of those icons that I grew up watching! I've been watching you for at least a decade now and it makes me so happy to see you finding your way again!
Hi Matt Steffania. I can not tell you how much joy your videos have brought to my life. I was a little kid and I would practice your choreography with my brother and my cousins. It became a highlight whenever I have guest over.
My love for dance started with you.
Even after having scoliosis surgery, I determined in my heart to learn how to dance and I joined a dance studio near to me. I opened dance shows and did solos and all of these things I never thought possible after surgery.
Thank you Matt for being an absolute light. You're not just a UA-camr Dancer Choreographer, you're an inspiration and the very embodiment of light and hope.
I pray that the same joy you have brought to my life, you also receive daily.
Love from Trinidad💓,
Johanna
I loved seeing Bailey Sok, Kaycee, Sean in your Videos.
Thank you, Matt, for inspiring and motivating many of us. I am not a professional dancer, but I watch your dance videos almost every day, and they motivate me to dance and stay active. I have been watching your dance videos since 2013. You are not only an amazing dancer but also an amazing Teacher.
I am grateful that I had the chance to attend your dance workshop once, and I can’t wait to attend your future dance workshops. I can’t wait to see you in Cologne.
Keep inspiring us as always and you deserve all the success.
I love you Matt ❤🎉
I really can't tell you how long I have been a follower of yours. All I know is I am 52 years old, and raising an autistic granddaughter who is now 11. Life gets so rough for me sometimes. Life is easy for me, compared to her, who is severe non verbal. Can you imagine that? She loves music. She lives on UA-cam, Pandora. She makes playlists. She searches. She introduces me to new music. I spent years watching your dance videos when I was down. Your positive energy, and your community raises me to keep on going. Anyway. Yesterday Monica found APT by Rose and Bruno Mars. And it stuck in my head because she played it several times. Algorithm to today, I am strolling reels or whatever, and there is your class dancing to APT, which lead me to this video. You keep rocking Matt. You inspire so many of us. It doesn't matter if we are dancers, or music lovers. Your videos shine. You and your friends GLOW into my life. Never ever settle. Never ever give up. I will be here. Monica, my granddaughter will be here.
Bailey Sok needs to come on!
Really inspiring to hear your story as well and for you to be vulnerable about sharing these things, because it takes a lot of bravery. Wishing you all the best on your new goals and milestones :)
My sister was one of Matt's biggest online supporters, she passed a few years back and I would watch his content just to feel connected to her. But through that process I also became a fan. His work ethic, love of teaching, and genuine soul hooked me in and I'm happy to support content that feeds his soul and provides fulfillment. Best of luck Matt. 💙
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Daaaamnnnn that just made me Hella tear up. That's such a sweet way to feel her near you in a sense❤
My condolences 🩶 I know she’s smiling over you rn
@@youwillneverknowmynamelol7401 thank you so much, that is such a comforting thought. 🤍
@@iseejewelz3874 I miss her so much I really do feel closer to her when I'm doing things that I know she loved. 😌
It's crazy how seemingly mature people would gang up on someone just because they come off as successful. Very sad, but I'm glad that you rose above all challenges. You deserve every success you get, Matt.
And oh, please have Matt from Matt and Abby on your channel
This is a testament to the fact that building your own world is really what matters, rather than trying to fit in with the world of norms and trends. I love this creator so much. I have been a subscriber since 2014. Thanks for bringing it back-the true essence of the art of dancing!
this
I almost shed a tear at the end YEEEESSSS!!! I'm so excited. I miss all my favourite dancers and all those amazing moments. I guess life caught up with everyone. Please bring back Bailey, Sean, Kaycee, Sienna, ALL of them. This warms my heart so much and I wish you more joy and fulfilment in your life.
You’ve been giving the community so much, it’s only fair that you feel fulfilled in return 🥰 I’m here for it!
appreciate you so much 🫶😅
@@MattSDanceI am here for you I will always support you and your career
LETS GOOOOO, im so happy that the old content is coming back. i wanna see fik shun and if its possible the crown cause they have always been 2 of my most favourite dancers and funny enough i discovered fik shun through you. Even when i was in primary school i would watch your videos over and over again and to see this come back now that im in uni is honestly so cool.
I've watched you for years. I deal with some significant chronic health issues, and when it's what I call "the witching hour," and I can't sleep or get comfortable at 2am, I go to your channel. It always helps distract me. I'm SUPER excited for this new direction, and I'll be watching along the way as always! My pick is, like many others, BAILEY!!!! Josh would be great, too!
Definitely all the OG kids! Kenny, Gabe, Will, sheaden, all Josh’, Sean, dtrix, Bailey, Kaycee, Mia, Tati, Amanda, Audrey, and a lot more! You’re so strong and have a pure heart ❤
Don’t forget Julian, Sheadon, Nicole.
Don't forget Ryan
@@kerstinfemurer9426 oh wait Soni bringas
Kenneth San Jose also!
The ogs mentioned here
I have watched your videos for years but never knew your story. What an incredible story! Keep going! Don’t stop. So happy and proud of you.
omg matt 😭 i think we all want to be selfish because we love your choreography, your videos, your personality, etc. but you’ve made so many people happy through your videos, and you deserve to be happy!! i hope this new journey brings you so much peace, happiness, and blessings ❤
As part of an older generation, I love the heart behind this new journey. No doubt you will continue to do great things.
Been a loyal subscriber and consumer since I was 14 years old, im 25 now. You were always one of the most genuine and kindest youtubers I've had the pleasure of watching. So proud of you and the journey you went through to get through this point. Thank you for telling us your story! I can't wait to see you thrive doing what you love whether its dancing, filming, traveling, etc. Your happiness is what matters the most!
I found your channel in 2014 and loved your teaching. I would come home from school and try to learn the dances from your videos and just watch them for fun. I actually checked your channel a few months ago to see if you were uploading content. So glad you are back on here!
Im 56 and for the last 8 years watching your videos has been the highlight of my day... Thank you..Just keep on keeping on and I'll keep on watching!❤
im 25 now been watching him since 17
@@user-lr1jf7jc5tI never even looked at UA-cam until I started watching him and his peps on here. For a long time thought it was his dance place and everybody worked under him.😜 I love watching it makes me smile.😁💜
I would love to see the girl that got bullied . She gave me strength to overcome anything. Matt you are amazing .
2014-2017 prime matt steff IMO i watch alot of your videos that time. Whatever you do we support you!
Stay strong @MattSDance when i watch your videos I'm like ready to bringing back my past when i was love dancing and after i watch your videos many times i would take your choreography and learn it from your own channel, man you're the best choreographer on youtube, please stay safe there and keep making new contents whatever it is, we will always support you, peace and love from saudi arabia my man
So proud of you Matt! I would love to see Chachi, Bailey Sok, Sean Lew, Kaycee Rice, Ya Ya and maybe Galen Hooks on the new format. I think what you do is amazing and where you're going will be awesome. I can't wait to see what's next!
I really love Bailey Sok and ever since i saw her on your channel and how much she grew ive always wondered how she's doing. She's an incredible dancer and an incredible person.
She is actually rumored to be debuting in a K-pop group this year under THEBLACKLABEL. She’s choreographed for multiple K-pop idols as well!
@@Noone-w7w o.o that's amazing!! I wish her the best of luck!
She is how I discovered this channel!
I knew some of ur back story but never this in-depth. Never have I thought u was a UA-cam dancer as watching you teach and helped so many to rise and now this shows how real you are.
What I have missed the most from your channel have been the dance academy videos! I am sorry that your career journey has been so full of strife; but I hope you know how grateful so many people are to you for all you had created! My covid exercise routines were ONLY to the videos you created, and to this day my favorite exercise days still involve your routines.
From the bottom of my heart, I hope you find exactly what you've been needing to be happy; and I am SO EXCITED to see more from you.
Love to you from Shippensburg, PA ❤❤❤
Matt Steffanina i'm a dancer from Argentina and you are a f*k*ing legends.We support you in whatever direction you take your carrier. Love youu
I am a 51yo woman from Canada who first saw one of your videos back in 2019 and I started following you because of the joy that exuded from you in your videos. I am a complete klutz and trip over minute bumps in the sidewalk so watching someone do intricate moves in unison with you was incredible. I have noticed less joy in the few I have watched but have to be honest, your videos haven't been hitting my feed recently. I look forward to seeing where you are heading and will check for your content rather than waiting for it to appear. You've stuck through it and I respect that, can't wait to see what's next!
Bailey & Kenneth ❤
Been a fan of you since 2015. Soar higher. We believe in you and in the contents you share.
Sending you love and support from 🇵🇭
Hi Matt - What a remarkable journey and thank you for the video. A real winner for yourself! I have been active with YMCA Zumba Kickboxing OrangeTheory and a host of other workouts for more than 30 years and my hobby is now become such a passion. I am 57 and just visited Millennium Dance Complex during Thanksgiving weekend. Why? Because the energy of dance is contagious and I wanted to experience what you did when you moved to LA. It was truly wonderful to dance with young and older. I cant wait to return for more classes but until then I hit the floor 5-7 times a week
I am so happy that you said this, with tiktok and short videos still taking over everyone is so focused on that short, instant feeling. What you are going to do now will hopefully bring back the stronger, deeper connections and emotions. I cannot wait for the next videos!
I think it is so normal as humans to not pursue just 1 thing our whole lives. I feel that there is pressure for everyone to choose one thing and stick to it as far as a job. The fact that you didn’t get paid from your UA-cam videos and still continued to do it just shows how truly passionate you were about it. I think it’s completely natural to go in a different direction, as when we do things over and over again, it may get boring after a while cause it’s not new any more. I’ve personally faced things like this throughout my whole life. I also have adhd so that may be part of it 😅
But thank you for being honest with us. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision to make considering how long you’ve been making dance videos on this channel. I’m excited to see who you have on the channel in the future! ❤
I can understand that.
The reason is at 13:20
Thank you
if you had any respect you wouldnt do that
@@DaveTugwell i bet you must be fun at parties
@@DaveTugwellJUST STOP. YOU ARE BEING SO RUDE. WHAT IF PEOPLE DONT HAVE TIME TO WATCH THE WHOLE VIDEO. YOU DONT KNOW PEOPLE SO JUST STOP.
Thank you
I've been following and dancing along with you since the beginning. 😊 I am glad you found a new way to be creative that can make you feel the connection again. I look forward to hearing the stories. 😊
You know, this pulled at ALL my heartstrings! As someone from a small town in VA as well, I relate to a lot of what you went through. In fact, I even relate to a lot of your early journey as a dancer. Thank you for this, and I look forward to seeing where you go from here.
You're the reason why I loved dancing I even went to your dance workshop here in the Philippines. Please bring back the OGs, Bailey, Sean, Ken etc. as in all the OGs, name it. We will wait for your comeback, Matt.
First of all Thank you for never give up!! I am 46 years old and I love to dance so much. You are one of my top choreographer. My dream is to take one class with you, and although I do not consider myself a great dancer, but only to dance and have fun with you will be AWESOME!!!
Never Give up Matt!!! You make so many people happy!!!! We need that!!! Our world need people that make others happy!!!
🙏
Matt, music & dance have always been a huge part of my life. I remember moonwalking to MJ for my mom's friends. 10 years ago I hit a tough point in life. I had reached most of my goals, was working non-stop, but felt empty. I was on UA-cam 1 night & saw your Where Are You Now tutorial. It reminded of my love for dance & brought back my joy.
A year later my daughter was born. Eventhough she was a baby, I watched your videos with her. She's now 9 & in dance classes with Studio860. I'm sharing that joy & helping build her confidence. We've been doing choreography together & it has been 1 of the greatest gifts in my life. I reintroduced her to your page & hope to bring her to your studio soon. Thank you for never quitting, & for reminding me of my love for dance.
Matt, I am so proud of you for doing what makes YOU happy!!! You're a true inspiration for many! Thank you for always staying true to YOU!!!
Thanks for your lovely comment and support 🥰
Wow, matt, I wanna thank you so much and I can't believe that when I knew you back in 2019 in Melbourne when knowing you had 10 million subscribers on UA-cam, I thought your life was sorted and you had it all...and then you were so nice that day coz I was just a volunteer in the class at the Space studio in Melbourne but you let me took the class for free. You also took time to take photos with everyone and I took one photo with you... and I just remembered the humbleness you kept even you became famous, and I am forever grateful...Now I am studying in United States and visited Millenium a couple of times, and I just wanna say thank you for keep helping people, because of your energy and love for dance got passed in me, and I was able to chase that light and go a little bit further than I could ever had imagined. So thank you and I wish your new chapter in life nothing but the best...Namaste.
Yasssss!!!!! This will be so great!!! The world revolves and changes!!! Keep going!!!!! Don’t ever stop !!!
Yessssss ofccc, Sean,Kaycee,Bailey omggg all the Ogs 😭
and Tati too!
You are one of the main reasons I started following various choreographers and dancers. Your videos and so many others have helped me through some difficult times in my life. I'm excited to see this new direction!! There's so many people to pick. First choice is Bailey!
I have to say that your shift really inspired me, I'm also part of your generation and I love your authenticity and you really finding what truly makes you happy. Keep dancing and bringing that magic.
I’m 53 years old, and you helped motivate me to start dancing again after 25 years. I never got to do street dance or hip hop, because that was just getting started back then. I’ve watched your videos over and over again, and I love this genre of dance especially the culture and community of it. I joined 2 dance groups, but unfortunately COVID shut them both down permanently. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration. Whatever you do, do what you love. ❤
Let’s go🎉💯🙏🏾
I'd never imagined myself crying on one of your videos. Few years ago, I didn't knew how to properly dance and thought to myself that I'll never be a great dancer. I've watched almost every single one of your videos from 2014 up to this day. Na Na was the first ever dance video that I've watched from you and it even had the names of the dancers at the bottom, but actually Slow Motion was the first ever dance choreography that I learned from you, and I learned it with the help of your tutorials back then. Few years later, I'm now a captain of my university dance team, and have danced in such big places here in my home country, the Philippines all because I learned from your dance videos. Hope to see you on tour again, Matt. Hopefully I can afford your classes when you come back here. Thank you for doing this, thank you for being such an inspiration, you will always be my first virtual dance teacher. Love to have you and the OGs back, Bailey, Ken, Sean, Gabe, Will, Josh, Kaycee, Tati, Taylor, Andy, Sierra, Sheadan, Soni and even Aidan.
I was on Mia Mugavero's tiktok live last few days and she shares about her love to dance to the point that is it hard for her to give it up and to live between passion or career. She also mentions how you still looking and rooting for her. So please, I would love to see Mia Mugavero dancing with you, again. And I would like to thank you too for being my first inspiration to my very first journey in dancing. I could still remember back then when I was around 9 yrs old, I don't have phone so I would go to computer shop and stay there for like 2 hrs just to watch and learn your videos. So thank you. I never thought that your journey was literally upside down but I'm glad and happy that all of your achievements blooms
You deserve it!
Matt Steffanina with his crew and the Just Kidding family got me through tough times in 2015-2018 man it was a time for the platform those years
Yesss😭😭
Thanks for the likes guys
I've been watching your channel since the fifth grade. I'm now a freshman in college. I never had any real training or studio experience, but your channel has been one of the main components that kept my love for dance alive all this time.
Hey! Matt my nam is Tydiss your story really moved me I’ve been a dancer/choreographer 11 years. I from Stockton, California where we can be overlooked for the most part in Cali. I understand how it is grinding to the point where it didn’t get better or anywhere anymore. I went from not dancing as great in my elementary school, joining dance clubs and dance teams during high school, to working in dance studios, to comps, to having my first dance studio in Stockton the 1st to have one at the age of 21 in my hometown. With all of that happening of course there was so much passion I have and lost of it , pain, and perseverance I had to go through including the Covid period. There’s so much I want to share including what I’m capable of. Hopefully you can bring in some local innovators/dancers into your new creative experience you have coming soon. It was always a blast learning the choreos you made with amazing and talented dancers/choreographers on UA-cam. Glad to see you pivoting into a time where the dance scene feels dead or not as fun anymore. I’m happy for you and hope I get to meet you one day! Much love and respect 🙌🏾✨
Matt, you've actually changed my life! I remember when I first stumbled upon your 'Where Are Ü Now' by Justin Bieber tutoria. I wasn't a dancer nor knew anything about choreographies. I was in shock at how captivating and mesmerizing the choreography was. So, I gave it a shot and started learning it, not knowing this would change my life drastically. I started dancing every day, learning new moves, going to dance classes, and even performing in front of others. Your videos have been a constant source of inspiration and motivation. I can't thank you enough for igniting my passion for dance and I'll forever be grateful for you no matter what you do or where you'll go ❤
This is beautiful, wow, congrats on your growth and thanks for your support 🫶
Omg... I've only joined Matt's community recently, but never got to know his story since I'm still quite new here, and never took any of his classes. I remember seeing him on TikTok in Covid, but never realised the opportunities choreographers bring to their dancers through a screen. Matt, your story is so inspiring, and I admire your persistence and resilience so much. I'm not an og fan, but based on others' stories of success, such as Mr Beast, it's usually more based on deeper meanings, such as your new message here. I totally agree with this change and I really like it because it's a new idea - I've never heard of anyone who interviews dancers and shares their stories in such a chaotic industry, nor have i heard the stories of my own favourite dance teachers before, so you can be the one to bring them to the internet! I absolutely loved listening to yours, so I'd definitely enjoy listening to all the others. I'm all here for it and I'm really excited!! Please interview Kelly Sweeney and Guy Groove - the teachers who gave me so many opportunities, even from a world away, and who i appreciate so much ❤❤❤ I'd love to listen to theirs too.
Please don't quit dancing overall though! You're an amazing dancer and we love you, Matt! Dancers can always find their love for dance again when stepping back from the industry. Think about it :)
This is can get so big, I'm so excited. Let's go Matt, you've got this!!! 🎉🎉
Thank you for sharing your story Matt. Been following you since 2017 or so, when I moved to another state and consumed your videos and choreos as a way to see others doing the things they loved while I was a student in school waiting to do what I loved one day (it is not dance though!). Through you I discovered Tim Milgram, Sean and Kaycee, Bailey, Jade, all the great dancers who were so young and yet formative for what I love to see as expression. You shaped me all the way from 2017 and in the Pacific Islands, no less. You've made an impact and so thank you for sharing how that affected you. Always will support you Matt! Come visit the Pacific Islands one day!
Evolve and change... do what you need to do... the fans will be here... Let's GO!!!...
Wow, thanks for bringing us joy over these few years!
Thank you for having the guts to tell your real story!! Have watched your vids since I was a little kid, just learning about the dance scene. I’m grateful for your input on not only the dance community but also as a inspiration for other dancers around the globe, trying to make their passion a success. Excited to see where your channel will go from here! And keep listening to yourself, because greatness will come from it! Thanks from The Netherlands
I am so excited for this new time
I watch your dance videos since 2011 and I’ve learned so much from you. I love the videos with Bailey and I’m happy for you. Not only that you’ve achieved so much but that you gave us the chance to dance and learn even if we couldn’t afford dance classes. Thank you so much and I hope your feeling better with this new start! ❤
We’re going to support whatever you do!
Just wanted to let you know that you are the dancer who introduced me to the whole world that was out there in LA years and years ago - you were the very start of me understanding that there was a world of choreos, teachers, people, even if I was in a location where I didn't have any of that. I loved interacting with you that one time when you reposted me for a 'share your thing' stuff. You made dance and storytelling easier for me and I am glad you are taking this time to uncover what really makes you happy. Thanks Matt for everything, I hope you find what you are looking for.
Dancing since I learned to walk. Took lessons since I was maybe 5 or 6 years old. Ballett, Jazz, HipHop, Tango, Walzer all!
Suddenly I found u.
Love your style of dancing! So smoooth and OnPoint.