🩰 I created an ADULT BALLET CLASS *BEGINNER* (& it did NOT go how I thought it would) DANCE DIARIES
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- Recently I hosted a ballet workshop in New York City that was not only film friendly, it was more importantly SHAME FREE. This was a beginner ballet class for adults where we could all come together, have fun, make friends and learn real ballet technique in a ballet workshop unlike any other in NYC! Here's the full story of how I put it all together from start to finish.
Plus! You'll see some other days in my life as an adult ballerina, like the day I went to my first live ballet EVER at American Ballet Theater and see what it's like to learn ballet as an adult beginner ballerina. It was a crazy month and week in my life as an adult ballerina!
If you like this video, you'll love my whole Dance Diaries series where I'm documenting my full journey of learning ballet in my 20s.
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Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my 20s and show anyone that it's never too late to live your dreams.
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0:00 - intro
0:27 - why I'm creating a shame free ballet class for adult beginners
3:15 - finding a studio to rent for my adult ballet workshop
5:44 - finding a teacher for my beginner ballet workshop for adults
8:05 - creating journaling prompts for my ballet class
9:09 - getting ready for my adult ballet class workshop
10:40 - the day of the workshop! (& a special last minute surprise)
15:26 - going to my first live ballet EVER at American Ballet Theater
16:25 - how the workshop went!
20:36 - HUGE news! (I'm going to be in a show!)
#ballerina #ballet
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Stumbled upon your channel and this video really spoke to me-you remind me so much of my younger self and how I felt about dance then. I’m on year 12 of my ballet journey (started at age 23) and I’m here to tell you that more amazing things can and will happen for you when you keep putting in the work. Keep doing what you’re doing. ♥️
That's really inspiring to hear, thank you SO much
I just started this year at 14. The hardest thing is the intrusive thoughts telling you you aren't as good as the other girls. This helped a lot.
You're so right, that's one of the biggest issues I face, that we ALL face too
i really love your energy! And you not just inspired adult dancers, but all of us who start chasing our dreams at a “late” age.❤❤
Thank you so much for saying that, I feel very blessed to have someone so kind in my corner 💕
I’ve been dancing ballet for 17 yrs and I still dont have the guts to teach a class or lead any kind of dance thing 😅🤦♀️. Freaking amazing idea in my opinion & rly inspiring-if she’s able to take initiative and kickstart something like this as a newer dancer, then I gotta stop making excuses in my own life kjvkfhdkdhf
You don't know what this comment means to me, thank you so much for saying that
I’m so so so happy for you!! And I can’t believe any teacher would turn down an event like that 🤦🏼♀️
It's okay! Not everyone is meant for everything, and truthfully I'm so glad Kelsey ended up being the one to take the chance. She's amazing
congrats! I may not personally be trying to get into ballet, but I find so much inspiration in you pursuing your dreams despite the negativity you’ve gotten. It’s never too late 💕
Thank you so much for saying that. Unfortunately facing negativity is always going to be a part of the journey, but it doesn't mean we give up! Wishing you all the best on whatever journey you might on as well
Awww im so happy for you :')
Thank you for sharing this journey with us... youre paving the way for so many people out there...what youre doing means so much to us aspiring adult ballet dancers
You have NO IDEA how much I LOVE this! I'm so happy for you and I can't believe how many dance teachers were rude to you on the phone. Shame on them! You're amazing, the idea of this is amazing, the fact that you actually made it happen is amazing...I'm so proud of you! Do hard things! ❤ ETA: OMG the end got me 😭 I'm so happy for you! I had a similar experience in music. I wanted SO badly to sing with certain groups in town, etc and I would audition and not get accepted and it was really discouraging. I got my sh*t together and nearly 15 YEARS later I was INVITED to audition and I got the gigs. DO THE WORK. 💪🏾
HELL YEAH!!! Isn’t it funny how life comes full circle that way?! So happy for you too, you’re out there inspiring others with music, thank you for being you💕
What a wonderful video! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
Just a tidbit, when you’re talking to the camera, I love it when it’s just you. Sometimes when music is added in the background, it takes away from what your saying and it’s hard to focus on what you’re telling the camera. But other than that, LOVE ur content and can’t wait for more! 💚
Thank you!! I’ll keep that mind! I’m always nervous that it’s too boring if it’s just me talking, but if it’s too distracting then I’ll try leaving it out more!
I'm crying with you, you're incredible!
Good luck, I am sure, that you can accomplish and succeed in everything that you're planning to do.
I'm so happy you can NOW live the life you've been dreaming of for so long❤
Sorry about my late response but THANK you!!! Your words mean so much more than you'll ever know! Wishing all the best on whatever journeys you're on as well!
You are doing so great! I'm not an adult, but I started ballet "late" (at 14), and I struggled a ton with thinking I'd never be able to live the dance life I wanted. I'm 16 now and talking class everyday and dancing in shows, even though I never thought it would come to this. Even today my teacher said I was very close to getting en pointe, and it just makes me think of a few days back crying about how I thought it would take me way longer to get there. I think we all struggle with underestimating our abillities at times, and losing hope, but if you work hard enough you can accomplish all of those goals. I just recently found your channel, but you really are so inspiring and you're really doing a great thing. I still have times where I cry and get upset that I'm not as good as the other girls, but it's good to recognize the hard work and progress you make, and to not get so caught up in what you can't do, but rather to appriciate all the things you can. Thank you for sharing you're journey and I wish you the best for the future!! Let's all keep working hard at the things we love. :))
this is sooooo so beautiful to hear! Thank you so much for sharing this and being vulnerable. It's such a great reminder that we ALL struggle with comparing ourselves and trying to measure up. You have such an incredible dance life ahead of you. Can't wait to hear about where it leads for you too! Keep me posted from time to time!
so happy for you! and your videos have truly been a source of motivation for me! thank you veronica!
Super late response but THANK YOU! That means the world and keeps me motivated. So glad we can keep each other inspired
Congratulations!!!!! I’m crying 🥰 Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you for following along with it!! You’re so kind💕💕💕
This whole video is amazing and inspiring but BABE around the 15 min mark your dancing looks SO stunning & elegant. Your head placement and posture and arms - it looks like you've been doing this forever. so proud of you!!
Aww thank you haha! You're always so encouraging!! Thanks for being you :)
So incredibly proud of you Veronica, thank you for being such a ray of light ✨❤
Right back atcha soul sister! So excited you came to one of these since then!!
I am so happy for you!! Congratulations for the workshop and i am so excited to see all the preparations for your first performance!! ❤ you inspire me so much, i am just starting to dance salsa and bachata at 24 after dancing flamenco before and everything is so new and exciting. Can’t wait to see all the amazing things waiting for you 🫶🏼
Those are all SUCH beautiful styles of dance! Thank you so much for your encouragement and wishing you all the best on your journey too!! 🥰🥰
I am so happy for you this video is AMAZING i am so proud of you for taking the risk and starting ballet you are such an inspiration for so many dancers including me
Thank you so so much, please keep following your dreams!!!
This is so moving and inspiring and wonderful!!! You are awesome!!!
YOU are awesome! Thank you so much!
I love that you are doing this. These are the ideals I have for my adult beginner students!
Thank heavens they have a teacher like you!
I stumbled upon your channel while looking for beginner ballet lesson videos on youtube, and saved on of your videos as inspo for my dance channel. Now a little about me, I started doing contemporary dance 6 months ago at 21 and from my very first class I loved it, it felt like i had found a missing part of me so i kept going to classes, and then i started my youtube channel and started vlogging me going to dance classes. Now its the new year and i plan on continuing my dance journey and taking ballet, and continuing to chase my new dream of being a dance teacher to little kids for beginner ballet and beginner contemporary dance. And coming across your channel and watching two your videos you have really inspired me to keep going with my dream until i finally get there no matter what obstacle is thrown my way, and so I thank you for that 😊💕🩰 and keep going on your dance journey i will be here through it all you are an inspiration to me now!!
Thank you Tori! Your contemporary mini vlogs are such an inspiration as well! Keep being you
So happy for you! Thanks for sharing this inspiring video.
Thank you for watching and for being so supportive!
This is great❤ Congratulations! Your personality is so genuine and adorable… It’s nice to see….
That's really kind of you! Thank you so much!
Congratulations on ALL the amazing things happening! ♥
Thank you soooo sooo much friend! Hope this new year is a good one for you so far and that lots of wonderful things happen for you too!
Immediately teared up when you started crying! You go girl!
Thank you! And SO excited we've been able to dance together since then!
So happy for you. I was clapping for you all while you were dancing together. So wonderful seeing a dream come true.
That's soooo so sweet! Thank you so much for the support!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND SO BEYOND HAPPY FOR YOU!!! THE NUTCRACKER IS MY FAVOURITE AND YOU ARE INSPIRING ME TO GO FURTHER IN MY DANCE/BALLET JOURNEY!🌟💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! your energy and passion is so encouraging for me💕💕💕 sending so much love!
The nutcracker!! Contratulations, Veronica!! You worked so hard for this, all of it didn't happen all of a sudden! I'm so happy for you!!
It really IS all of a sudden! Thank you so much for your support🥰🥰🥰
Ah!! It was such a pleasure dancing with you 🫶🏾 can’t wait for the next one!!
You tooo!!!! So excited to dance with you again ASAP!
Good, clean fun, and lots of positivity coming together. The true amateur spirit! Lovely.
This comment is so wholesome! Love ❤️
Thank you so much!!! You're the best
This whole community is so wholesome, I feel so grateful to all of you
🫂🥹 I missed dancing sooooooooo much. This made me cry! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
You're sooooo so sweet! Rooting for you to keep dancing
Good for you ❤️ and thank you for encouraging us ❤️❤️❤️
Thank YOU for encouraging me!
Congratulations on the workshop and the role in The Nutcracker! That's such a big achievement 💐💕
Sorry for my late response but just wanted to say thank you! I always appreciate your encouragement!
Thank you, you’re an inspiration ❤❤❤ I can’t wait for your Nutcracker content!
Thanks a MILLION! It'll be out soon!
you are so inspiring!!! thank you for sharing
Thank you for being here!! It means the world💕💕💕
Congratulations! I‘m very happy for you!
Thank you!!! 💕💕💕
I'm so proud of you! 😄
Thank you SO much!! 🥰🥰🥰
I would love to dance in the Nutcracker and having this ballet as a very first doing ballet on stage-experience must be amazing! Enjoy this time, the rehearsals, the costumes, this special atmosphere,... just everything. 💕
You're sooo kind, sorry for the late response but thank you so much! It really was one of the most special moments of my life!
I sooo wish I could’ve been there for that class! What a dream! And it’s absolutely NOT SILLY to be super ecstatic about being part of The Nutcracker 🩷 my first show was in high school my fist year of dancing and I was OVER THE MOON that I was going to perform onstage! It’s so exciting!!! Have the best time ever!! 🥰🥰🥰
That's so sweet! Thank you for all your encouragment!
How beautiful of a week. Thank you for sharing. It is inspiring. I don't hope to be a dancer but I feel invigorated all the same ❤
That's so amazing to hear! Sending you lots of love and luck on whatever creative journey(s) you're on
“Are you gonna mention you’re not wearing pants?”
“Anyways-“
LMAOO
Also, I admire you so much
You’ve given me the courage to actually go through with my plans to learn figure skating, ballet is definitely on my list
congratulations, veronica!!!!
Thank you so much for your support!
Congratulations. Keep dancing❤.Your contents are wonderful and l love watching it and your content keeps me dancing as well!!!!!!!
Thank you! Your encouragement keeps me dancing when I feel like giving up!
Thank you Veronica. Hopefully one day l will go to nyc to dance with you. I live 6 hours away from nyc now and l am dancing with little kids everyday. I am happier than ever. 😊
Love this wish I could’ve made it but I’m 16 year old Chicago boy you give me so much inspiration and I hope I’m just like you one day when i have the money to live my dreams ❤❤❤
I believe in you friend
Don't give up yet. I know a boy who started at 16 and is now a professional ballet dancer at the Cape Town City Ballet for the last three years. I danced with him in my adult ballet class for three years.
Oh no I missed it! I’d love to come to the next one 💕
It would be such an honor to dance with you sometime!
22:57 and you don’t know what means to me your content :) Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Much love from Russia ❤
Thank you for being so encouraging
this is so inspiring! Im getting back into Ballet after 4 years and getting back into teaching after 10 months! Whew...it's hard and it's a struggle getting back to it but im making it happen! My goal is to be on pointe and in a nutcracker role next year!
AMAZING goals!!! Wishing you all the best luck and sending lots of love!
When I was 11, I saw a performance of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and decided that I was going to sing the role of the narrator in a full performance sometime before I died. At the age of 38, I got my dream and it was an awesome experience and one that I will never forget. A big congratulations to you for pursuing your dreams no matter what people have done to try and discourage you. You are so courageous and such an inspiration! Very well done! Never give up on your dreams!
WOW! Your story gave me chills! Thank you so much for sharing that. Dreams really do come true! And thank you for all of your kind words
I started a beginner adult ballet class in 2019, at 60. I’m still at it and it has helped me in many ways even though I’ve never advanced enough to actually dance. There are no stages involved.
that's sooooo inspiring! That you for sharing that
💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓 ( I simply can't find the words to express what this video is doing to me)
You're so kind!!! Thank you for your passion!!!
Do another one pleaseeeee❤❤❤
Already in the works 😘😘
I wish I could have been there 💓 a lovely idea 🩰 greetings from Paris
I hope to bring this to Paris one day! Thank you so much
So proud of you and I’m only a subscriber ❤😊
there's no such thing as ONLY a subscriber! You're helping change my whole life! thank you
Wowwww ! That's amazing 😍 I can't wait for your Nutcracker content. Btw I was getting emotional right there with you ❤🥺 my goal is to sign up for ballet class before I turn 24 in February
It's February 2024 babyyyyy!!! Sending you lots of love and luck towards your goals!
@@VeronicaViccora I found out that a friend of mine wants to do classes with me 🥰 she did ballet until college or so. We went to a dancewear store and got some essentials. And we researched what studio to go to. It's happening... 😅
@@VeronicaViccora omg I love this accountability check 🥺😍💕
From a Mum who raised twins after a divorce & did my best with nothing, I wonder if you had parental support? I actually homeschooled my twins (the local kindergartens were FULL, so, enter...'Charter Schools...' ...then I found they offered student funding so they could learn, hands-on, what sparked their interests-the things I never got to do! Our Charter School had 'Student Funding' that covered costs for Physical Education- ballet, horsemanship, tai kwon do, etc. that otherwise there'd be ZERO chance of my being able to afford! I had 0 support from their fathers' side and my Mum did what she could, (while caring for her Sis whom had Downs Syndrome). So, I wish you the best and offer my full support! Good Luck
Thank you!! You sound like a truly incredible mom and your twins are so luck to have you! My parents definitely did their best and always supported all of my dreams however they could. My first ballet class at age 5 was similar to what you're describing, an affordable town program (but it was eventually closed down). There wasn't a ton of information or resources in my area back then and I wasn't particularly insistent about staying in ballet as a shy, unconfident kid. I wouldn't change my story for the world though!
@@VeronicaViccora Awe! That was so nice to read, especially the Mom compliment 😁! I’m happy for you and I bet your parents are really proud of you too. Keep going & I will follow your journey! I have a long story about how I’m where I am, but I will never give up on doing ballet 🩰it’s my life’s passion. Having Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Ehlers Danlos got me in a ‘crash’ but I still watch ballet (Pris De Lausanne 2024!) because I believe it keeps it in my 🧠 head, a form of ‘muscle memory’ I say lol. Good luck!!🩰👍
I want to get into ballet again so so so bad. I can’t find a serious ballet studio in my area! Its a little defeating but I am determined
I completely understand what that's like! Sending you lots of luck on your journey, keep persevering and eventually magic will happen!
You should do this again I would love to participate
Definitely hope to dance with you sometime! There are lots more coming in 2024!
Not me actually tearing up the whole time! 🥹 So many MORE amazing things to come Veronica! 🎉❤ You are capable of so many things!
You're THE best as always
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Thank you so much friend!!
You are so Beautiful and How Amazing Angel...God bless you
You're so so kind and sweet! Right back atcha angel
I really wish i could follow one of your ballet beginner's classes but i"m from belgium :(
I’m always trying to dream up more ways I can do something online so everyone can participate! Little by little we’re getting there🥰
Brava! You have come a long way. Also, link for Yasmine? She has amazing feet for someone who started as an adult
Jasmina is INCREDIBLE. You can find her on TikTok @dear_ballet and she also has a Dear Ballet podcast here on TH-cam!
You are so kind, thank you very much 💕💕
Where’s your sunglasses are from?
They're from a vintage shop in London called Atika!
@@VeronicaViccorathank you so much! Big glasses and chunky gold hoops is everything I want in life right now😀
maybe you can ask @lunamontana to teach class!! she’s also an influencer who does ballet 🤍⭐️
I ADORE her! If she'd be down for that, it would be AMAZING. But truthfully I'm not sure she'll ever know I exist haha
I’m not a professional ballet dancer, but I wish I could have been, I recently got the opportunity to teach kids and teenagers, I also take classes during the week, I have been dancing for years now. I’m blessed for the opportunity, my inner child finally healed, I think what would “she” say if I could talk to “her”, I’m living my dream, not in the way I thought I would, but things turn out to be the way they should be, just work hard and never give up 🙏🏻🫶🏻
aww your words made me tear up a little! There's nothing like healing the inner child and knowing you're making her proud. Thank you so much for this