WHY I LEFT THE ROYAL BALLET + MY JOURNEY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2018
- GET YOUR POPCORN READY DANCERS - I reveal why I left the Royal Ballet and also exclusive stories about my journey there!
This video shows another side of myself that I've been wanting to show you all for a long time! If you're going through something difficult, please feel free to DM me as we will go through this together dancers x
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I'm not a dancer, but a big ballet lover. Your story is inspirational in that you followed your intuition and got to spend those 4 years with your mother. To follow your gut so fearlessly- wow! I'm blown away with the result. I bet your mother is with you all the time- she must be so proud of you. So moved by your story. You should write a book.
I totally agree, but I‘m upset because Claudia didn‘t get promoted. I know how competitive ballet is, but Claudia did so well... she danced the „Chosen one“, was presented at the World Ballet Day and fulfilled all her duties... it just feels unfair.
However we are all so lucky 🍀 to have her channel on YT!! ❤️
you know what they say.. behind every great and passionate dancer there is a painful story. ♡
Oh yes 💔❤️🔥❤️🩹
please do the video about your life at royal ballet school!!
I will
@a16.Coro BERNABE GOROSTIDI cool hey
Claudia, may I first offer my condolences on the loss of your mother. I am watching this video from Canada after recently having heard the terrible news about the 15 young hockey players here who lost their lives in a tragic bus accident while on their way to a playoff game. Whether one's love is ballet or hockey, we depend on the love and support of our families and our larger community to teach us, to raise us up and to help pick us up when we fall on tough times. As much as you're still suffering from your loss and will always miss your mom, I hope you are comforted by the knowledge that you have that community and we are all inspired by how you generously share your love of ballet and your knowledge and lovely personality with us out here in the ballet community. Love and hugs to you and your family.
Colleen Boe i
I'm Canadian. It was such a tragedy
Her mom was a hockey player?
Colleen Boe humbodlt strong💛💚
#Humboldtstrong💚💛
The only times throughout my life when I struggled, were when I did NOT follow my intuition. Thank you for sharing. The time spent with your Mom was a precious gift.
I am so so grateful for all that you do for us here on youtube. I feel selfish for saying this, but if you and Kathryn Morgan hadn't gone through what you had to get here then I wouldn't be to dancer I am today.
I am so sorry to hear about your mum. What an amazing supportive woman.
Resigned from a ballet company a week ago and a lot of the things you said in this video really hit home and touched my heart. Thank you very much!
wow I keep on forgetting how young Claudia is because she's soooo wise 💕
I mean, Yuhui Choe is still not principal after soooo many years of amazing dancing. I really think that politics play a huge role on the promotion of their dancers.
Ugh dude... don’t get me into that. I’m still disappointed she hasn’t been promoted, and it’s disheartening to think that she might never be. 😥😥😥😥😥
@@fashionmwah she is amazing and deserves to be promoted because she has also done a large amount of principled solos. It’s sad to see her not get promoted yet
@@bulansalya1950 is it possible that she doesn’t want to be a principal? 🤔
@@candied.crabapples ofc, if you want to move up a level you have to have a meeting with the head master
Love love love! So sorry for your loss. Love the last 5 minutes, agree with you so much. The universe often tells us what to do, we just need to listen. Xx
Thank you Claudia!! I completely relate to so many things you said in this video. You're such an inspiration to me and others!! I've been through some of the same lows that you mentioned and hearing that you shared the same feelings I had makes me feel so uplifted. I recently went through this where I'm dancing and I'm still struggling with it. Your channel has brought me so much joy and I love using your videos for my young students; they especially loved the pointe shoe prep and hacks because they all started pointe this year! ❤❤❤
Lucky that you followed your heart and made the right decision. It was so precious to be able to spend time with your family especially your mom. God bless
im also a retired professional ballet dancer who left and moved onto other things at age 21 to unexpectedly discover my love for teaching, among other things. It's so eerie to watch this because i can relate so much, my grandmother also suffered a brain aneurysm on fri nov. the 24, 3 years ago ....thank god she survived but it was a scary few months... i left my life behind to be with and care for her and always talk about the importance of listening to "that gut instinct.' thanks for sharing, these stories are so empowering to other dancers, and the candor you display is greatly lacking in the ballet world right now. im so sorry for the loss of you mom, im sure shed be proud of you, so glad you had that time together with her!
thank you so much for having the strength to make this video and tell us about your journey. love you to the moon and back,XOXO❤❤❤
I'm so sorry about your mother. Your mother probably pushed you and supported you in your dreams. I felt that when my mother died, a little part of me died with her. You made the right choice going home. Family really means a lot.
I don't usually comment on here, but I had to on this video. I've been watching your career since you did the Rite of Spring, it was actually when I started ballet at age 16. I remember wondering why on earth such a talented and amazing dancer would leave the Royal Ballet. But now, watching this video I see everything happens for a reason. I did not expect to cry but your story about your mom was so moving. I'm so sorry about your mom but it is great that you got to spend these past four years with her! So much love all the way from Turkey
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Thank you so much for sharing with us, Claudia! I know that must have been so hard to actually get out there--lots of times things aren't easy to explain. I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your mother. That must have been extremely hard on you. She's probably really proud of you! You're so inspiring, and watching your videos has got me through some places where I was doubting my talent, my ability and capability. We all appreciate how much you've put into these videos. We love you Claudia!
God Bless.
This video really spoke to me! I have spent my whole life dancing and performing but about 2 years ago now I decided to quit. It seemed so out of the blue to me but dance didn't really spark passion in me anymore. Fast forward to now and I've been offered a place at Oxford University to study Law which is my new passion which completely outweighs any love I ever had for dance, something that I never thought would happen). I know now that I quit dance because this was in store for me and I have never been happier. I am actually picking up dance again, which I am so looking forward to and I think that's because I no longer have the pressure of seeing it as my future career. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She definitely was and still will be so proud of you and all of the things you are achieving!
PastelRose ii
Whew... what to heck?! Oxford? Well done!!!!
Thank you Claudia for filming this. It’s something that I’ve wondered about ever since I discovered you and read a little bit about your history, but there wasn’t really much information out there and so now you have told your story and now we know. I think it’s amazing that in spite of what happened to your mom, you were able to see that everything did happen for a reason. Often times it seems like it’s so easy to say that and yet not understand why something happened or what that reason is, but there’s no doubt that what you experienced was truly The reason why you left the Royal ballet. I’m so sorry that you lost your mom but I’m so glad that you had that time to spend with her. It would have been absolutely devastating had you been dancing and away from Australia at the time that she passed. So thank you for your openness and your honesty.❤️
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. That is so great you were able to spend that special time with her. All the best on your journey! I appreciate everything you teach us.
Very sorry to hear about your mom Claudia. Can’t believe you were still providing us with great videos during the tragedy. You are truly a strong and amazing person! ❤️❤️
“No one’s ever lost forever
When they die they go away
But they will visit you occasionally
Do not be afraid.
No one’s ever lost forever
They are caught inside your heart
If you garden them and water them they make you what you are.” -Amanda Palmer (from the song Lost)
I am so sorry for your loss. I also want to thank you for posting this. I’ve been worrying about my future a lot lately and your words I very reassuring to me
You have made so much the right choice!!! You’re a very, very, very good teacher!! For me and I think, many people here know that you’re the best teacher in the world!! 💜💜 Love you so much!! Thank you for making videos to help us in ballet and ballerina’s mentality!! I apreciate and enjoy learning all your tips!! 💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I just happen to stumble in one of your videos a few months ago because I always wanted to dance ballet but due to other plans God had for me, I couldn't dance. I just started dancing ballet again and I needed to see a video on how to improve the arabesques and there you were. Your videos are amazing and you do such a wonderful job at teaching and mentoring these beautiful young girls. I cannot believe how beautifully they dance, even the younger ones and strongly believe it is because of the wonderful guidance and teaching they get from you. I am much older now and I could not dance ballet professionally. Like I mentioned earlier, I always wanted to be a ballet dancer but God had other plans for me to become a doctor instead and heal the human body. However, just because I couldn't become a ballet dancer did not mean I could not learn it and I began taking ballet lessons intermittently for about 8 years. I am so glad that you make these videos because they are very helpful and even though they are for young girls, I need the detailed, step-by-step instructions that you provide and I had improved some of the techniques and I owe it to your videos. So thank you so much for all you do and you are a wonderful and beautiful ballet teacher and mentor. I love how you are always smiling and having fun with these girls and it is very obvious this was the plan that God had in mind for you. I am so sorry for loss and I pray to God to continue to provide strength and comfort to you and your family and may your mother rest in peace. I have a friend that lives in Australia and if I ever come visit her, I would love to stop at your studio and personally meet you. Take care.
Thank you for sharing. It definitely wasn't easy to get to a more personal level, but I truly appreciated this video! Sorry to hear about your mum, I am so sure she is very proud of everything you have accomplished. And you have been an inspiration to me, thank you for that.
You've been through a lot personally & professionally, thank you for sharing with us. What you've said makes complete sense, its great that you followed your feeling & got to spend that time with your Mum. You've inspired me even more with this today. I've had the gut feeling to do something important but I've been too scared to do it, this is re-affirming to me to do it.Much love to you x
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mum. I am so glad you had the foresight to go home.
Thank you, Claudia for sharing your beautiful story. I look forward to your teaching tips.
You are so strong and such an inspiration to so many dancers including me- please never forget that! You were truly born to teach and spread your passion 💞 Thank you for sharing your journey it was so brave and this video was beautiful 💞
My heart goes out to you! Thank you for your heart felt video and sharing this with the world. It’s a very fickle world in ballet especially, and your gut is just so important to follow, just as much as your heart. You are an inspiration by sharing this and all your teaching is so worth every moment you spent there in London. Keep doing what you are doing and dream and grow! It’s all so appreciated and I know your mum couldn’t be prouder of you!
I litterally almost cried.. Your story is so emotional and inspiring! I love you so much miss Claudia and thank you for inspiring me every day!!💗
Thank you so much for sharing your story and such a beautiful message that will always stick with me 💗 sending lots of love - you truly are an inspiration xxx
Claudia, we all love you ! All the best. ❤
Thank you for sharing this. I'm really sorry to hear about your loss! You are an amazing person, teacher and a great example for many dancers! I am sure they all love you and glad you made that decision:)
I'm in tears, my heart hurts for you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I needed to hear this! Thank you for sharing your experience. I quit my job with the third largest performing arts center in the US and have been feeling pretty emotional about my decision but much like you, my intuition pushed me in a new direction. Sending lots of love and light your way!
You live your life on your own terms. You are amazing Claudia and know you are loved by so many.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for trusting us and telling us your story and for encouraging us to follow our dreams but also to follow our hearts in difficult decisions. I love your channel 💓💓💓
I appreciate you sharing about this Claudia. What an amazing story. You were led by grace to come home. You are a blessing to the ballet community. And I am sure your Mom is soooo proud of you.
Yes please. Would love to hear about your time with the Royal ballet.
Always follow that gut feeling. Good for you. This is something I have taught my 3kids trust that feeling.
So sorry for your loss. 💓
The end story about your mom I am relating to right now. My mom just passed away almost two weeks ago from cancer. Thank you for sharing and keeping good spirits and positivity 😊
im so sorry for ur loss :(
I'm so very sorry for your loss ❤️❤️
So much love for you, you're so inspiring and courageous with the most uplifting outlook on life ❤ I'm so so sorry for your loss but I wish you all the best and I'm looking forward to many more wonderful videos!
Thankyou so much for putting this online. Your words are really so powerful 💗 I’m not in the dance industry anymore but I had the hardest week this week and had make a really big life decision and your words about following your gut have really put me at peace. Really grateful🌟
Aww Claudia thanks for sharing this with us! You are the best and your leotard collection is soooooo flattering and beautiful!! ILYSM💗💗💗
I'm not a dancer - at least, not in the ballet world! - but I love watching your videos. I am so so sorry to hear about your mum, thank you for sharing that. I just wanted to give you the biggest hug at that point.
You are a real inspiration to so many and I know you're coaching future pros. I'm sure your mum would be so proud of you!
Claudia, thank you so much for your bravery in telling us your story. I feel that you will make a much bigger impact on like minded dancers than you may realise. I totally feel for you and know that the world of dance will want to pull you into its bosom. Shared this with some friends and we all send our love.
So sorry for your loss Claudia. Thank you for sharing your personal story with us. I’m glad you got to be home and spend time with your mom before she passed. Bless you and your family. ❤️
I'm so glad you got those 4 years with your mom. You will never regret coming home.
This made me cry Claud! So beautifully spoken and articulated ❤️ x
hey Claudia, just wanted to say thank you for your honesty. I cried with your story, and I think your message about following your heart is so important and powerful. Sending hugs to you!
My heart is with you. Thank you for sharing the lessons you've learned and teaching them to us in more ways than one.
Wish you all the best coach ❤
THE LEVEL OF CONSISTENT LOVE IN THE COMMENTS IS B*L*O*W*I*N*G ME AWAY. THOUSANDS. Incredible. 😱
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! We love you ❤️
You are so strong and inspiring! You just made me cry. I definitely relate to your story because I lost a brother in a sudden unexpected way and the very first thing that comes to mind is to spend quality time with your loved ones.
Claudia you are absolutely amazing and I love how strong you are when dealing with all your problems. You are a true inspiration 😍❤️
Claudia, I cannot express what im feeling now. I learn so much from you. truly. Im just so thankful for your life. Thank you! I'm sorry for you loss, and I can only imagine how hard it was for you to touch this subject. you are strong and inspire me, and it's noticeable you really believe and wishes to help us with your channel. Thank you again and again and again and forever. I love you! 💜
Thank you so much Claudia for everything you've done for us! I wish you all the best in the future!❤
Thank you so much for sharing this Claudia. I know how hard it was for you and I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. That being said it was so nice to hear more about your personal life. Keep sharing if you want to! I know everyone who watches your videos would love it.
It is truly inspiring to see such an amazing and positive person open up and share such personal insights to her life and who she is. You create such brilliant videos for so many dancers around the world. The impact your videos have on my life alone is completely awe-inspiring and to imagine that you impact not 1 person but around 90 thousand! You are such a strong person, and as a "realist" (pessimist) I dream of being as level headed, strong, fierce and positive as you!!! LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA xxx
Your channel is such a blessing to the ballet world.
Claudia thank you for sharing such a private part of your life. I'm not a dancer but found you on the internet and love your videos. You are beautiful inside and out.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is so inspiring to watch your videos and grow from them but as well as hearing stories and other valuable lessons that are very comforting. Wish you the best!❤️
Thank you so much for sharing you personal life, it's not easy to put authentic self out there into the public
Oh sweet Claudia, I lost my mother in exactly the same way. I completely agree that was the Universe telling you to go home. And sweetie you have blessed so many lives doing what you do now! We love you! Thank you!
You're a wonderful generous giving woman. I've learned so much through your channel.
This video was so good and shows how it all has a reason the good things and the bad things! My dad past away also very suddenly because of a heart attack. And he was the only one who ALWAYS supported my ballet dancing as much as no one in my family. I'm an adult and a late starter but nothing has caught me in my life as much as ballet. I'm so happy that he followed my journey and was proud of me. I'm sure he is watching from above. As your mum is as well! Sometimes you have to wait and then look back and realize why you made this desicion and see that it turned in a positive way for you. It's so hard because it took time and growth and strength. I loved the honestly way you talked about it and I really feel the pain you have. I do teach as well and this is also what makes me so happy! And I'm really thankful for your videos and your shared knowledge!I've from Germany!
Thank you thank you for sharing your story and you are an inspiration!!! Your advice is truly something I need to take on board. You are amazing so thank you for everything you have done xx
I came to several of your performances at the Royal Opera House - including your last and cheered specifically for you :). You were wonderful and I was sad to see you go. I'm so glad everything has turned out right for you. X
Social media is an amazing thing, enabling knowledge and experiences to be shared with others, all around the world - people with whom we might never have known anything about previously. I am a martial artist not a dancer, but I find it both interesting and useful to look at other disciplines as it informs my own . It doesn’t have to be all technical however . So thank you for sharing your story, and I am sure many of your followers and not just the younger aspiring dancers, will appreciate the telling of it also. All the best for the future and keep up the good work.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing and pouring your heart out. My heart goes out to you for your loss and also I'm just so glad how it all worked out for you! May God continue to bless you and your family always!
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're so inspirational to me and I always have a gut feeling too but I don't follow it all the time but now I will. Lots of love to you and your family
Had me in tears, Claudia...I remember the day we all had lunch together, just after you arrived back, wondering where you were going, and what the next part of your journey would be. xxx
Awh Claudia you’re amazing we all love you❤️
Uma Lindström I love you all!!!
You inspire me so much, thank you for uploading this :) you're amazing and I hope you never stop. You're inspiration has reached me all the way in New York! ❤️❤️
Beautiful video Claudia, such a sad loss for you but a beautiful message. It couldnt be more true, especially in this industry, everything happens for a reason. Those low moments can set you on a path you didnt know you were headed for but its always to push you in the right direction of your destiny. Your mother was always such a beautiful and kind woman, her sudden passing is a reminder to always appreciate the people in your life as life is too short to worry about that new role or the next job. Always trust your intuition, the rest will follow. Big love to you Claudia, so pleased to see you have found such great happiness in this new chapter of your life xxx
oh Claudia! you are sooo sweet!...So sorry for your loss and yet, amazed with your courage! Yes, you are a great inspiration!. God bless you and I wish you loads of LOVE and SUCCESS ....xoxoxo ( from Brazil...)
Claudia you’re the best
Keep going on 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
It is so true that life leads us down the right path even if we can't see it at the time. I happened to be home for 18 months at a time when my family really needed me. Following your intuition is sometimes hard but certainly worth it. SO sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing this story. Keep supporting dancers!! xo
Inspiring ! The universe works in mysterious ways sometimes and we don’t always know the reasons for why things happen until some way down the track. Thank you for sharing your story 💗
You are such a nice person Claudia and I understand your decision. I am also from Australia!
You are so amazing! ❤ love you Claudia xx
Becky Marbrook Thankyou so much for your support! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss but also happy that you got to spend those last few years with her ♡ I agree with you 100% on the gut feelings, I always follow them! Thank you for sharing your story :)
Dear claudia, i am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences. I just found your channel and am captivated my your personality. Thank you for sharing your story in this video, it is beyond inspiring. From a mothers perspective i am so proud of you, i will try to inspire my daughter to follow the values you showed in yourself! And if you ever want to have children, you would be an outstanding mom (because you were brought up by one)! Feel greatly virtually hugged!!
Putting in so much effort and not feeling rewarded is very relatable, especially in dance where you grow up with so much drive and discipline to pass the next exam or audition. That's great you can now put your passion into something where you feel truly satisfied!
You are amazing Claudia!! So inspiring 💕
Cosima Hudec you inspire me, Thankyou ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are honestly such an inspirational and beautiful person. I can't imagine how tough it was for you and I am just so happy you are so strong that you continue to do what you love and can continue to see the positives in life. I am so proud that you made your own leotard collection and that you continue to share your talent with all of us and your students each and every day! You left me in tears because you made me realize that time is precious and I am so happy you spent the time you had at the right place with your family. Keep going Miss Claudia!! We all can't wait to see what you have planned! Luv youuu!! I want to be a dance teacher just like you, just truly inspirational
So sorry for your loss. It is crazy how others can relate to your story of career change whether we are dancers or not. Your story is a fascinating one and I am so glad that you shared your story with us. Hugs
So honest, thank you for sharing your experiences ❤️ can you do a video on your favourite roles and variations to perform and why? Thank you 🌸
I'm so sorry about your mom😢😢😢 wow I'm so,glad you had the time with her
I lost my dad tonight so I feel your pain
Thank you Claudia, for sharing your heart and soul with us. Our intuition is so so important to listen to, especially as artists. So much love to you! 💗
Thank you so much gorgeous ❤️ you're incredible x
I have so much respect for you! Thank you so much for sharing and we’re all sending lots of love 💖 xo
You such an inspiration we love you❤❤❤
I love you so much you inspire me everyday ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. As a dancer currently in university I am thinking so much about the future, so hearing peoples stories helps. I don’t specialize in ballet and am definitely not planning on being in a company, but hearing people’s stories about leaving companies and how they got into what they did afterward is the most valuable and inspiring information!
Many condolences on the loss of your mom. I'm so glad you listened to your heart and had those years with her. Thank you for sharing your story.
You’re amazing and such an inspiring individual.
So sorry for your loss but they gave you pieces for you to give yo others be it here or in your family & friends. They may not be there in physical form but will always be w/ you. God Bless
Thank you for sharing, Claudia. This is relatable since it's very hard to change your direction from something you've been working on for the longest time. Very realistic and inspiring!
You are so right Claudia! I'm so sorry for your loss, you're so strong and such an inspiration to me