1.5 year adult ballet progress

[@shua__]

people who learn new things like dance, music, language, etc. when they’ve passed the prime learning age have my utmost respect. on top of having an adult life to take care of, they also have to see so many younger kids excelling because of their early start, yet they still carry on and work hard to achieve their dreams and goals. it’s really inspiring to see!

[@xorosalia]

Thank you

[@DirtyVagabond]

This is exactly what I am experiencing now!

[@ladygia9065]

I love your comment so much. I'm thinking the same!

[@Sunburn2508]

That’s because adults have understood what make them feel good, no matter the results. Learning something is always a joy.

[@spindleblood]

I feel this. Wish I had started my sport as a teen.

[@roniharel4129]

It made me believe I can learn ballet even if I'm not young "enough"

[@cosmicmuffin322]

Absolutely you can! Find a good teacher, put in the work, and be prepared to put a lot of work into your flexibility since that comes more difficult to adults. But you can absolutely do it and enjoy it!

[@tammystiletto]

Screw peoples “rules”. You belong.

[@your.fav.gem1ni]

You can do ballet at any age, just don’t start with hard stuff for beginners like this girl did. Her placements of the body is completely wrong and will be a hard time to get out of and do the correct way.

[@jheniferxavier712]

Yes, i feel the same.

[@MarygraceH06]

Yes exactly. I've started ballet for the 1st time at 25yrs almost 26. Now i'm 27 almost 28.

[@erandre626]

I love seeing people that begin dancing as adults! Your progress is spectacular!

[@dearballet]

Thank you so much ! 🥹 I hope you have an incredible day!!

[@GisooSharafi-s5l]

After all disappointing shorts on KZbin about ballet difficulties, I really need it to see this short. Thanks girl

[@josslyn6606]

I do gymnastics and this is my favorite short I've ever seen in my LIFE.

[@Ryliethedancer]

I have been dancing for 8 years, and I've been thinking about quitting. This video changed my mind. Thank you. ❤

[@carerforever2118]

I started learning Ballet at 47 years of age. Never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do in life!

[@eloisebaj1651]

Congrats on your massive progression! It's amazing! As a dancer the tip I would give you is to spot when turning, turn your head at the very last moment and really fast for it to be there before your body. That will give you the momentum and balance you need to do multiple turns ! Xx

[@Littlewindow123]

You can do all things through the the Lord who strengthens you(Philippians 4:13) heres verse to takeaway Zephaniah 3:17 for the Lord your God is with you his power gives you victory the Lord will take delight in you and in his love he will give you a new life he will sing and be joyful over you (also read Psalm 23 for encouragement)❤️❤️❤️You are loved keep going

[@Sofi.E]

Yes I agree, she clearly has the motivation and determination to do amazing things. If she starts with that foundation she could become a beautiful dancer.😊

[@jude617]

This video actually showed up to me in a really good time bc I started adult ballet in December and from time to time I get sooo unmotivated bc I don't see myself getting better but I don't wanna give up :( thank you really

[@prakashsn3292]

You are doing great for just 1.5 years that is a progress I like to encourage up rising ballerinas because i used to be a ballerina almost my whole life I have experience of 9 years but had to quit ballet due to a few personal reasons but your doing it great girl

[@dearballet]

Aw thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I hope you feel better. It’s amazing that you danced for 9 years. What a beautiful accomplishment! You will always be a ballerina because you’ve done it for so long! I’m sure your muscles remember everything ✨🤍

[@giannahenle501]

this is INCREDIBLE for only 1.5 years!!! 👏🏻

[@user-jq4xd3ck3d]

You look great in contemporary dance!

[@val-lq3tj]

The lyrical abd contemporary really shows your potential so veautiful

[@rebecca.grwm_]

I’ve been dancing since I was 1 and now I’m 13 and it was hard to get to where I am now but you learnt most of the things that has taken me 12 years to master and you learnt it in 1.5 years, like SLAYY GURLIEE❤

[@acroalayna]

Irrelevant but I love your pfp

[@Shaaydiia07]

@@acroalayna how is that irrelevant? They are saying she is doing amazing for starting what people might call late.

[@acroalayna]

@@Shaaydiia07 I was saying that my comment was irrelevant to hers?

[@Shaaydiia07]

@@acroalayna ah, alright sorry then.

[@tammystiletto]

This is a very kind comment, a lot of younger dancers don’t look at it that way. 🥰🙏🏻

[@KeyannaWeaver]

So proud of you! Keep going! ☺️

[@dearballet]

Aww thank you! 🥹🩵

[@your.fav.gem1ni]

As a ballet dancer of 10+ years, I dont believe you should start doing leaps and pirouettes within your first 2 years of dancing. If you start doing it with the wrong placement it’s a deep ditch to get out of.

[@LaraOlina]

she didn't even had her arms right, yet she started doing fast pirouettes 😭 I understand wanting to do the "real" ballerina stuff as fast as possible, but you need to get all the basics right first because later there won't be enough time to fix the "beginner" mistaked

[@lastday4145]

​@@LaraOlina its true. Within basics she wont do in properly. :/ Good that she is training, but fouttes and pirouettes are definetely enough hard at first class...

[@therealistminimalist992]

You can always tell someone who didn’t start as a kid from the arms- it’s always just a bit awkward

[@gob2poof812]

What happens? Can she hurt her self? Or does her technique just look flawed?

[@CaiqueDeodato]

​@@gob2poof812I'm curious too

[@sedacelen2899]

You go Girl You’re Amazing !! 🤍🩰

[@dearballet]

thank you!! ❤️

[@defualt]

Keep on goingggg

[@dearballet]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@Brooklyn_s098]

I have been doing ballet for almost 10 years now and I’m getting my point shoes next month for anyone who wants to do it it’s never to late to start now

[@carerforever2118]

I started learning Ballet at 47 years of age. Never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do in life!

[@mirahs_world]

​@@carerforever2118 very inspiring!

[@yuna4062]

Girl that's already pretty good !

[@ninjaberrie]

I have done atleast 8 years of ballet and I still trip fall and cry about how hard it us

[@thprouty4713]

you got this!!! i’ve done ballet since i was 4 and i still can’t fouetté so to see someone of your experience trying is so inspiring 🥰

[@Savanna-wl3zz]

Glad I'm not the only person that falls over when I do bad pirouettes lol

[@Cheezwizzie]

This is what i needed today. Last night I had a ballet class and we were working on turns and i felt so inept and defeated. This reminded me that i just need more practice and determination

[@Daily_dose_ofGemma]

Don’t worry your really good for your first year

[@haydenm3462]

keep working at it! loving to see the improvements ❤

[@gabsl1552]

As a ballet dancer for 16 years,i see her lacking some ways BUT I appreciate her working so hard. She is getting there!!! Dont give up! You are almost there!

[@carerforever2118]

I started learning Ballet at 47 years of age. Never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do in life!

[@Daphodil27]

1.5 years and having a better split leap is crazy. To help with the turns- imagine theres a string from the bottom to the top of your body, coming out of the top of your head, and imagine someone is pulling at it- making you straighten up. Always helped me the most with pirouettes and stuff to imagine I HAD to have perfectly straight posture. It always fixed my problems with momentum and falling, etc.

[@leilag.1515]

I do ballet and i really love this!! KEEP GOING🩷🩷🩷🩷🥺🥺🥺

[@dearballet]

Thank you!! 🥹🩵🩵

[@Bnice2any1]

And have to memorize all these French names of every steps 🥺🥲 You’re amazing!

[@freya4717]

You've done so good in the time you've had

[@AngelaLewis-b1f]

This girl is a trooper

[@dearballet]

This comment made me smile !! Thank you!

[@bluemoonxstrawberryena]

ABT dancer here! That is so cool that you are constantly pushing yourself to be amazing. Also, all those amazing turns you want to try/do, it'll require a lot of ankle strength.

[@lexicatii]

This is so inspiring!!

[@VeeBeez__]

Beautiful!❤ you should keep going:)

[@trinitykaderli4852]

The fall in the beginning is SO real

[@mydogatemyhomework7763]

You inspire me ☺️☺️😉

[@pugstoca]

This has actually really inspired me I have thought about starting to take dance classes but I thought I was to old to start now thank you.

[@anonymous-ju1pr]

Wtf If you're just starting ballet, you DON'T START WITH THE HARDEST THINGS. I was doing ballet (competitively) for 6 years before I started doing fouettes. I hate people saying they do ballet and then literally doing that with no technuique even in the country😂

[@ladylemon202]

omg finally an honest comment. been sat here reading through and i’m so confused??😭 i did ballet for 15 years and only started doing fouettés in the last 3 ish. it’s all about perfecting the technique of more basic movements to then build up to the harder stuff, you can’t just start at the top

[@Lana-qh6cn]

ik ive been doing ballet for many years and i could hear my ballet teachers screamingggg

[@anonymous-ju1pr]

@@Lana-qh6cn right??? Lmaoo

[@firebirdies]

And saut de chat

[@anonymous-ju1pr]

@@firebirdies yep

[@Noyoudonknow]

I know your pain. I’ve been dancing for around 6 years now but it’s took me a long time and a lot of hard work and dedication to get where I am now.

[@CourtneyBuchhorn-zu1nw]

Great job keep up the hard work and you will reach your full potential 😊

[@faithzordell2865]

YASSSS GIRL!!! As a dancer this is so inspiring! You picked up so quickly and are so good at dancing don’t stop!

[@MaddieFishblob]

I’ve been doing ballet for 17 yrs now, so why do I feel like she still has better feet than me 😂😭 born with amazing arches, im jealous lol

[@phoebecheahlienmoe1906]

As a person who has been doing children's ballet for four years I can absolutely admit it is as hard as it seems 😢 but you'll improve and grow ❤

[@ZoeDeanne]

Wow, that's amazing!!! I've been dancing for a while and you are learning fast. Props to you!!! One thing though is for your turns, you could try to spot. I find it helps me and many others turn better.

[@MilleeChristensen-ej9jf]

Yes girl!!! Keep it up!!

[@coll4455]

I’m proud of you ❤

[@CharluzzaxColoring]

You are the strongest girl in the world ✨💙

[@DislikeTheVid]

As a dancer prep is everything

[@averykowalski7279]

As a dancer the things you were doing were really hard and you kept going and you’re progress is really great.

[@dearballet]

thank you for saying that, I really appreciate it :)

[@sabrina3613]

hi, been dancing for 13 years here! i think it is amazing that you’re taking the courage to do ballet. it’s beautiful and artistic and so difficult! i have a tip for you though. i know you want to do turns and lovely extensions, but you have to start with the basics first. you should have a good solid and technical base to work off of so you can start doing harder things.

[@thaisayresrebello8498]

I love this type of content! I just started ballet myself. Keep going, you got a beautiful posture and expression! ❤

[@dearballet]

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you started ballet 🥹💕💗

[@sedacelen2899]

Girl 🤍 You’re Amazing, this video is Amazing and soooo motivating and soo relatable with all the thoughts that went through your mind and the reason you gave up before.. Thank You for sharing this video and even if I watched it a bit late it helps a lot and I know that it will help a lot more people in the future 💫 You made me cry at end at how beautiful and happy You were and how much You improved in such a short period of time was not only incredible but also the best motivation I or anyone watching could get. So thank You again, dream big & take care, Always 🤍🌌

[@dearballet]

Im so sorry I missed this comment! You are so incredibly kind, thank you so much, you have no idea how much I appreciate it. We need more people like you in the world 🩷🩰

[@mia_cs]

I have a tip that will make you spin more, whenever you turn your head it's the last one to leave and the first to arrive, search more about it on KZbin and you'll see ❤

[@carerforever2118]

I started learning Ballet at 47 years of age. Never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do in life!

[@mistycupcake2921]

I haven’t done ballet for a 1 year due to a knee injury so this is truly inspiring

[@dearballet]

Im so sorry for your injury, you will be better ❤️‍🩹 thank you!!

[@Lana-qh6cn]

i could hear my ballet teacher screaming

[@HeartzForKaydence333]

Girl you slayed and I do dance to. This is just a tip but it helps if you spot on turns. Also love your videos slayyy

[@rashidtaj2585]

This is so motivating girl we may not know each other but I'm rooting for u❤❤

[@clara_hp6254]

You are incredible. I’m so proud of you I’ve been doing non professional ballet for over 10 years now (4-14 and just started again at 16) Even for me it’s incredibly frustrating to watch professional ballet dancers my age bc they’re soooo much better. But it’s not all about skill all the time. Keep it up and let no one discourage you !!

[@Thisisreal_thisisme]

She is literally learning she's doing great leave her alone, she didn't ask for anyone's opinion 😊

[@dearballet]

You are so kind, thank you!! ☺️

[@Thisisreal_thisisme]

@@dearballet of course I admire your dedication

[@luna_the_dino.11]

your progress is amazing! ive been doing dance for 9 years and it's really amazing how you kept practicing to get where you were now!

[@kaisla_onerva]

DO NOT START WITH FOUETTES!!! YOU NEED TO LEARN THE BASICS! (not only like plie, tendu etc. but how to do them CORRECTLY!!)

[@MADDSALDC]

The crash in the mirror is me

[@ZaraPavela]

It made me believe I can be professional dancer after 1.5 years of training and a break. I'm 12 yrs I think I'll do it!❤❤

[@forrestwhittakerseye]

I don’t know you, but I feel so proud of you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lindseymanongsong2642]

Yay! Great job!

[@monkeychan6337]

she does a better gransate than me 😭 keep up da hard work!!!

[@dearballet]

No way! I’m sure you are absolutely incredible! But thank you for being so sweet 🥹✨

[@monkeychan6337]

@@dearballet no problem!

[@TheTheranRose]

You go girl

[@annecastanne]

Use your shoulders in turns. It’s a game changer. You look GREAT!

[@earel93]

how to use them?

[@shanksswife]

as an adult, this just gave me so much hope. 🥹🙏

[@xoxo.savyy53]

I’m thinking of starting ballet again I did it in kindergarten but had to quit bc of my sisters and I was so sad and still am bc I could be rly good probably by now

[@dancingkween]

Spot harder but definitely an improvement😊

[@grace_ly]

the first video is literally me but much worst- i think i’m doing good but i’m actually doing horrible i think about how i’m doing horrible i lose my valence and fall into my mirror-😂😂😂 i jump to when i turn around😂😊

[@sophiaaa.e]

been dancing since i was 4 and it’s a lot of hard work but u’ve come so far already in 1.5 years keep going!!!

[@Olivia46518]

Youre AMAZING! But i would reccomend learning the basics before you try fouettes 😊

[@mushroomgremlin7805]

I don’t wanna be a ballerina. I do wanna be a figure skater and this makes me feel like I can do it. Thank you so much

[@dearballet]

omg YES figure skating is so beautiful!! I’m rooting for you! You got this 🥹🌸

[@kenziee09]

I started ballet at 11- (pretty late) and now at 15 I started learning fouettés about a year ago, I’ve been on pointe for 1.5 years and starting with the hard stuff is never easier, as recommendation try to start with easier stuff so the harder stuff comes easier in the future, you need to build up the technique before you try things that use so much of you.

[@pfc_escalante]

I wish I could dance again. I was a ballerina at age 5 and continued to dance for 9 years, my dad couldn't afford it anymore and we ended up moving. Haven't dance ballet for the last 7 years, when I did try again, I was told I was too over weight because I was curvy. I would like to start uo again but idk. Maybe in the future

[@sofie-lilllny9962]

Go for it!

[@mayochupenjoyer]

you can actually SEE her technique improving through the video

[@dearballet]

Thank you 🥹✨

[@colab5130]

Bro I’ve been doing ballet for 9 years now and I’m only 11 😭🙏

[@dakotaskong759]

Only thing I would suggest is to work on fully reaching through your movements all the way to your finger tips ive noticed through years of competing and now just watching that’s what normally separates those who have done it longer is they learn how to reach through and fully complete every movement they do idk how else to explain it other than fully finishing a move before moving on to the next. It’s a very complex thing to learn more than you’d think and from how far you’ve come in such little time I’m sure you’ll get there sooner than later you’re very talented

[@craftingwithviv9909]

Girl your grand jete is WAY better than mine and I’ve been dancing for 11 years!

[@maevericcio]

i have been dancing for 11 years and i only have 2 years left until i am unable to dance anymore i’m hoping to get on pointe within the next year… trying to cherish the last few years before i graduate

[@madelinewhitney832]

... unable to dance anymore? Why?

[@maevericcio]

@@madelinewhitney832 i’ll be a freshman in college and i won’t have time for that especially with the major i am planning on going into

[@materialrubyjane2]

I have always wanted to be a ballerina but I am very tall, fat and was playing the violin (now the cello) and if you are a musician, you know that sports or dances (any physical hobbies instead of table tennis and swimming) are not allowed for me but I want it so badly. And I don't have any stuff for ballet and I know I can ot buy because if someone finds out my cello school career will be over. It is still an impossible dream for me (: I wish I could dance but I know I cannot. But watching those makes me feel happy... Maybe I can start one day..?

[@AlejandraElisabet]

start. doesn’t matter when. just do it and if you take classes long enough weight drops off naturally. (if that’s what you’re worried about. main focus should be turnout and ankle strength and don’t go en pointe too early.

[@vithevee]

YESSSS, GET IT!!

[@angelharris9656]

This is so real

[@lunatny_cs]

You should never start with pirouettes or leaps. As you can see from your grand plié, the form was completely off and your legs were not open enough. You have to start with the basics like plié, hand positions and all that, after you have the basics down your pirouettes will be much better.

[@lillybean3102]

👏👏👏👏I need your determination lol

[@slay.editss]

heyy girly, i can't believe this is only 1.5 years of ballet! i can really see your ambition towards it! ps, i noticed on your pirouettes towards the end that you were half way turned around before your back foot was off the ground, push and then SHOOT your back leg up right away, it will be easier for you to turn and it looks more in control. edit: i just realized that your not spotting make sure you whip your head around while u turn(find an object and focus on it while you turn, try not to take your eyes off of it) 🙃 (i don't want to come off as mean, i really want to help you get into your dance journey! if you want to do ballet, you don't have to start when your young.)

[@hopeg02]

I’m ngl that first clip was me in my room today

[@dearballet]

Hahaha right ? I grew up watching dance moms and they make it look so easy 😂

[@jamiesolwick]

I do ballet and I can relate to this I been sliding it for 3 years

[@ariana-eu]

I quit ballet at 11 and regretted it since. I felt like I wasn’t good enough to go back into it, as all my peers had stuck with it and are now much better than I would be going back to my old studio. This reminded me that, even as a now young adult, I can find an adult class/studio and continue doing what I love, and maybe even be good at it! 🫶

[@ariana2512]

I’ve been doing ballet since I was 2 and trust me one you get to the high levels, every part of your body is sore after every class

[@Lalajeen12345]

this gave me hope to learn ballet even for just a litte so if theres an opportunity i will be taking a ballet class . its very rare here and im 8 -9 hours away from the capital where there are bunch of ballet class available

[@s___akura]

some comments here really should keep their thoughts to themselves may it be an opinion or not 😭 like that one commenter saying "my ballet teachers would be screaming" like i know there may be some flaws but at least say something that would improve something i've heard worse critcisms from other ballerinas and this is why i keep loving and hating and loving and hating and loving ballet thinking if i should try it out or not

[@dearballet]

Absolutely go for it! I promise it’s worth it 🥹💗

[@Bella-pf7uf]

I've self taught myself certain ballet moves and the spin at the end (having brain loss at the moment😂) took FOREVER so when I finally nailed it and finally did it I was so over the moon happy. Then I fell during a cosplay in which I was in heels (platforms to be exact) onto cement flooring. I sprained my ankle messed up my knee badly and now it's like I'm at square one again. 🥲

[@guineanpiglife515]

I’m on my 8th year of ballet and you look like it’s your 3-4 year of ballet your doing great keep it up

[@life0abby]

I wish I could do dance, but as a 12 year old, sadly it’s way too late 😢

[@dearballet]

Comments like these make me sad 🥺 It’s NEVER too late! You have your entire life ahead of you! Misty Copeland started ballet 13 and she’s on the most incredible ballerinas I’ve ever seen. It’s not too late, please believe me 🥹💗♥️🫶🏻

[@Nastia.poluektova]

Congratulations 🎉 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cosmicmuffin322]

It's much easier if you don't start with the difficult things. I see a lack of basic technique here. Get the basics right, like posture, turnout, and port de bras, before you try pirouettes.