A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF CLAUDIA DEAN

[@autumnpendergast9151]

For Debbie Downer - I am a 45 yo returned to ballet to study to teach. When I was 16 I had a spinal fusion for severe scoliosis which stopped my learning in its tracks. This should not have been the case. I could have continued and trained in teaching or choreography or choreology etc. When I was 21, due to my training, I went on to train as an aerialist and contortionist in a circus. From there I performed in fringe and comedy dance groups on and off for years. At 42 I had to have a full hip replacement. I have very severe genetic issues and the best treatment is daily exercise. 6 months after surgery I realised it was time to return to ballet. Since then I have done RAD exams from grade 4 to inter foundation, Intermediate in October. I have done the teacher course in PBT. Every day my technique improves, my bones get stronger. Ballet is not just about getting a place at the Aus Ballet or being a soloist in a company. It is a life of healing, community, joy, expression. I know dancers with Downs Syndrome, I have a friend who is in a company and she had her leg amputated when she was 17. There is specialist dance therapy for mental health. There is Silver Swans for adults over 50 who wish to start learning to express through ballet and stay strong. Realistic expectation? We can dance all our life, youth is fleeting. There are thousands possibilities! One of my favourite dancers is over 100 years old, and she has her own company here in Australia!!! Of course the Aussie Ballet won't be knocking on my door to employ me as a soloist, but I HAVE done master classes with half a donzen principles! 45. Mangled. And happy as can be! Don't let the gaslighters get you down!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

tani thunderballs LOVE THIS!!! PREACH!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@autumnpendergast9151]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH3InWpoadatack This is Eileen Kramer dancing at 103!!!

[@gailjacobson9736]

tani thunderballs I love your post! I am a 60-year-old dancer, I have been doing West Coast swing for about 18 years now, and during that time I've had one knee replacement and two hip replacements. And I keep dancing, and competing, and loving all of it.I also find that movement is my greatest joy and comfort, and the training I need to do, including stretching, private lessons, workshops, and going to the gym just keeps me going daily

[@xyz-ch1qj]

tani thunderballs 👍👍👍

[@gailjacobson9736]

tani thunderballs I’m so impressed by your story and I’m so excited for you that you are going ahead and living in your joy, what you can do, instead of what you can’t do. Because of all my surgeries there are many things that I’m not able to do but I have to keep reminding myself how lucky I am that I can still dance and have money to travel and indulge my passion.

[@michailas640]

Being 16 and taking ballet for only 2 years, I'm prepping for exams in the fall, taking intermediate classes and on pointe. YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT MATTERS, Claudia!

[@zixiong681]

Hi! I am 13 and I started when I was almost 12. Do you have any tips for improving (any aspect)?? You absolutely don't have to if you don't want to... thanks...

[@michailas640]

Hi @@zixiong681! Private classes over the summer were really useful to me, as well as talking to my instructors after class about what I needed to work on. Good luck!

[@bulansalyapradit]

With a correct ballet teacher I know you can do it

[@katyo3258]

Hi Claudia! I’m a dance teacher and I wanted to tell you I appreciate what you said about teachers of younger students being positive AT ALL TIMES and about a student’s ability to improve drastically even if they start off struggling. You are very inspiring to dancers, but also to us teachers! Have you ever thought about holding a seminar or workshop for ballet instructors?

[@autumnpendergast9151]

Katy Olsen Brilliant suggestion!!!! I'd be there in a flash!

[@sarahbeth3472]

I would absolutely attend a seminar if she hosted one!

[@rosieshanan7573]

Claudia you are my source of inspiration Always encouraging me and others to peruse Their dreams We all love you You rock Claudia

[@abigailgrosvold1914]

1. I love your channel 2. This is a huge inspiration for me to improve my ballet skills 3. Just ignore that person that said you need to be realistic. They're just jealous.

[@lizzieg7332]

Could you do a video on some stretches to get your back more flexible xx

[@alessiadevita1803]

Lizzie G if you check on her channel, there's a video about that! Hope it helped xxx

[@lizzieg7332]

Alessia De Vita oh thank you !! Xx❤️

[@d3bzvnzyl_12]

Claudia I love you! You have inspired me so much. I'm a ballet dancer in South Africa and I was told I wasn't good enough but you inspire me not to give up, I love to dance its my passion I'm also a horse rider and what you said in your video I also apply it in my horse riding. You are awesome

[@user-hb3qv1eh5e]

Love this! The positivity bit was wonderful. I’m a very late started. Started age 12, and i’m almost 13 now, but I immediately got to a high level. I believe in miracles. I dance 7 hours a week, trying to add a few more to that, haha, and stretch and condition for hours at hime. I’m passionate and encouraged.. i think i can do anything!!

[@dancelife5163]

Have you ever considered possibly do some teaching or summer intensives here in the states? I'd love to train with you

[@esstown]

Hello lovely Miss Claudia! To dream IS to be realistic! Without our dreams, we die. To encourage every child to reach their full potential in life is the epitome of realism. It's not even a question. Love.

[@cecils111]

As someone who had my own business for years, I was delighted to see how you organize your time, expand your offerings and employ assistants to multiply your productivity. This is so important for anyone who wants to move from dancing into teaching/coaching ballet. It's either a business where you make money or a hobby where you don't. As someone who started ballet very late in life (I'm 68), I know that my turnout and extensions will never make Dance magazine. That's ok because that's not my goal I will keep stretching myself both physically and mentally (I recently learned to speak Italian). Life is out there. Embrace it.

[@melanieh2279]

I love how passionate and positive you are! I love the inspiring things you say and post! Even though we've never met and have a lot of distance between us (I live in Canada), I feel like you believe in my and are one of my cheer leaders! I started ballet for the first time in my life (I'm in my mid twenties), 3 weeks ago! I cam across your channel as I was researching ballet basics before I began my first class and I've been binge watching your videos over and over again since then! You are such a positive ray of sunshine Claudia!

[@umalindstrom1022]

i know ballet is like your main thing but i would love some tips on contemporary dance because youre videos really help me and not a lot of people do videos on contemporary dance! love you❤️

[@journeeavalon]

Uma Lindström yess!!

[@dreamergirl306]

Ik I’m late but Auti Kamal is really good for contemporary :) 💗

[@maddena977]

I used to dance when I was younger and I wish that i continued in in ballet or something! I am very imspired to do Barre or something soon! You are a wonderful person who I incredibly admire!.

[@maddena977]

Also, if I come to Australia, could you maybe teach me?.

[@AngelOfTheNorth007]

You are such an inspiration. I'm not a dancer but we all need motivation whatever we do. It's because of you I believe in myself, as you say you can do anything, believe in yourself.

[@Aprilla667]

You're so incredibly talented and so inspirational! Whenever I'm watching your films I feel so motivated by you! Don't ever stop what you're doing because you're amazing! 💖💖💖

[@Miley...]

miss Claudia can you please make a video about Pointe shoes? I know the are so many different types and brands and I don't know what Pointe shoe to choose.. I would love to hear your opinion about the different types of Pointe shoes as I'm sure you know a lot about them. also the vlog was epic♡

[@carmenbooth5241]

Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you’re doing is wrong as I’m a 14 year old girl who dances almost every style and have found so much joy in doing so. I discovered your channel very recently like a couple of weeks ago before I auditioned to be a dancer in a pantomime of beauty and the beast. Now your videos inspire me and many others every single day to give it our all and a few tips and tricks to do so. I would love to attend your coaching however this isn’t possible as I live in England but I still love watching your videos and learning to laugh off my mistakes in when dancing. I’m have got into the pantomime and it is my second year of doing so and I agree that it is all about believing. Never stop that message. 💖

[@seda161]

You are the most positive Aussie I've ever came across with (and consider my time back there in Melbourne during master years some 15years ago) such a brilliant inspiring teacher (and mind ya: not everyone can able to teach) such awesome lady and her secretary Semona 😘💐👑

[@morganv.9325]

Hi Claudia!! I'm a dancer returning to ballet for my last dance, Sleeping Beauty and a separate senior solo, and throughout my injury and recovery process, i watched your videos and had hope id return back to dance and now I'm gonna be dance in a little less then three weeks for my last time ❤️ thank you for keeping my spirits up and giving me hope ❤️

[@ashleyhodges8241]

Love this! So excited to see the new collection!!! Keep being you 💙 there will always be people trying to bring others down, you are helping so many people x

[@sophiaterlizzi7282]

I have been loving You’re videos lately!!! You’re gettin some great content and it really helps to see what all goes in to you’re life!!! Love you and you’re such an inspiration!! 💘💘

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Sophie T Thankyou so much for your feedback beautiful! 😍❤️😍

[@dancingprincessmj]

Claudia thank you so much for this video! I look up to you as a dancer and a young teacher myself. Your love and bright enthusiastic personality is something I wish my teachers had when I was a young dancer in training. I think I would have had better confidence in myself at the time. Nonetheless I’m instilling that in my young students! Thank you ❤️😊. Btw if I didn’t live in the US I’d book a lesson with you in a heartbeat!!

[@Clara-hg1hd]

I find you so inspiring to watch, Claudia. As a dancer and teacher of course, but also as a business woman! You have such a great attitude and it makes me want to work hard and push myself. I am and older viewer, who dances just for fun these days! Xx

[@paulineiv878]

Miss Claudia you and your doggie are amazing!!💗I wish you could teach in NY or give an intensive you're truly a role model!!☺

[@FTSIOBye]

I absolutely adore ballet dancers. They are professional athletes and artists in one. The power and grace of a gymnast with the athletic ability of a pro athlete if not more. And not only the physical toll but the mental strength of ballet dancers is out right insane! Ok that being said though.. the mental and physical stress these dancers can go through and the shady past of pro dancing is definitely there but it is definitely getting better I believe. Have a good day everyone! Love these videos!

[@raniagoldmusic]

I paused right after your topic on realism. I really hope you could have been my teacher or at least had a teacher like you, not only with your knowledge but also your power and how inspirational and personal you are with your students! Now I learnt how to deal with it but it would have been nice... Dream on!

[@CarolinaIglesiasList]

Such a beautiful video Claudia!! Congratulations!! How many pupils do you coach on a day? You are great!

[@dancewithmenow4161]

Great video Claudia! I really like getting to see what all goes into your businesses. A lot of dedication for sure. I took a little break from dancing, but I'm going to return. Your videos continue to keep me inspired and are especially interesting to me during this time. I love your positivity and always felt I did better when I was taking class from a positive influence!

[@tiger121685]

Please don't let negative remarks get to you. That person obviously has issues. You are a wonderful role model. Keep up the good work ! I'm 59, live in Tennessee USA. I love watching your videos. You are a beautiful young woman with a fabulous personality , just right to be coaching little girls and young ladies.

[@awyce]

Hey Miss Claudia! I have been dancing since i was about 4 years old and i am now almost 14. i have loved it so much and i honestly would not know who i am without it. For a while now, i have been watching your videos and learning from them and i've felt i've become such a strong dancer. But i have been growing so fast and now i'm so tall and i've felt like my dreams of being a professional dancer were coming to an end. But i didn't mind that because i wanted to just dance and not just do ballet, so i set my mind on that. But things don't always turn out how you want hey, because after one night of one eistedford, i got a major labral tear in my hip cartlidge as well as displaysure. On Thursday, i found this out and i also found out i could never dance again. It's been really tough but i know dance will always be a part of my blood. Thank you so much for every single one of your videos 💜

[@gailjacobson9736]

Alyce Warney sweetie, you are young , surely you can heal and perhaps do another type of dancing that is easier on the body - not so demanding on your hips? Something where you don’t need to have extreme turn out and hyper extension? There are so many amazing dance forms in the world, ballroom, hip-hop, swing, many kinds of social dancing and solo dancing that don’t require such rigor as ballet. Perhaps one of those would give you joy maybe not now, but sometime later in your life. I think once you are a dancer you’re always a dancer it never changes

[@awyce]

thank you. yeh i've been told i can't do dance the same way i have been for the rest of my life as my hips weren't made for it. nothing over 90 degrees

[@justme9818]

Dear Alyce, I felt really emotional reading your message. You sound super brave. I've been sick for a long time but I'm doing a lot better than expected. -For me, keeping an eye out for new therapies or for people who've exceeded expectations for recovery has been a huge part of making so much progress. There's more to people than flesh and bone. Helpful therapies can come from many different places. -I hope you find all the right people to help you recover as much as humanly possible! Best Wishes, C.

[@awyce]

💘

[@miralynne8913]

I had the same. My music teacher at school told me, when I was 12 that I can not sing and never will be a singer and shouldn't be sad about it. A year later I was singing in the opera house in child choir (where you have to audition for) and had my first main role in a children's opera from the same opera house. What you say is so true!! With voices: Especially lower or heavier voices develop later than sopranos. Or are just late bloomers. Even if you don't have a career, you can have a wonderful hobby and there are so many interesting things you can do with dance. ❤️

[@lollylula6399]

Thank goodness for the positive Pollys like you in the world :) Love you Claudia

[@tahlialioudakis6993]

Can you please do another week in my life please I love watching these types of videos

[@katiejorgensen7613]

Very inspirational Claudia! Thanks for being awesome 😊

[@jessieharding4024]

Deffo my favourite dance youtuber, I have only been doing ballet for 1 year and a few weeks ago I sat my grade 3 exam today I found out that I got a merit 73% and I was 2 marks off a distinction obviously I am happy with this as I’ve only been doing ballet for such a short amount of time but it’s also frustrating because I had been working really hard for a distinction, I’m a uk dancer btw. Idk why I’m telling you all this lol but ye Love you xxxx

[@meliapauper3979]

claudia i’m sorry if you have already made this video but can you please do a video on summer intensives (like the ones that famous schools and companies offer) because today was actually the last day of a Bolshoi three week intensive for me and i wanted to know your thought on it. thanks!😘❤️

[@sophiecullen9006]

I personally loved the bts of all your videos and ur dedication to ur students ✨✨Good luck Amelia,Erin ✨✨

[@sophiecullen9006]

Ps Hi Simona✨✨

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

thank you so much ❤️ ❤️ also Simona says hello !! (you spelt it right yay xo)

[@nahs3260]

Ahhhhhhh I wanted this You seem so busyyyyyyyyy Love your leotards and can't wait to see the new ones

[@jennacampbell7759]

Yeaaahh!! I've been waiting for this video. XD It was lovely to see everything you do. Primrose is so talented and lovely when she's dancing. All you girls work so hard.

[@Andrea-sx3xo]

Omg i loved this vlog! Do more they are so interesting 💙 Also how in the name of God can you be so awake at 6:50 am? 😂

[@THEGIRLKISSERPROJECT]

I wish you'd come to the uk Miss Claudia! I love your channel and watch everyday! I think by ballet has improved so much from your tips :)

[@victoriatrannguyen4253]

i just started ballet class, and i love it!!! 💕

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

YAY ❤️❤️

[@lise7158]

Hi Claudia ! Could you please ask Primrose how she found the Paris Opera summer school (compared to other summer courses)? Maybe she could tell us a little more about it because I was thinking of trying it next summer and it would be interesting to learn about her experience 😊 thanks for the awesome videos and especially for the positive and inspirational message you're sharing, it helps sooo much dancers (and people in general) that are lacking self confidence !!

[@konntinti3919]

I really loved the today's video!!!! I like that you 're doing different videos and not only tutorials!!!!💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 BTW:your nails today are GORGEOUS!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@mariesoleillamoureux]

Ahah! It’s me that you write the message at 19:16 !!! Love you!!! Like sooo much this type of video!!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@mariesoleillamoureux]

And your nails!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

awww hello!!! love you ❤️

[@mariesoleillamoureux]

Love you too!! 💜💜💜

[@lizzieg7332]

Love your channel ❤️❤️😘 been loving the videos latelyxx

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Lizzie G thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lizzieg7332]

Claudia Dean Coaching omg love you 😘

[@abbystumbo7274]

That was quite interesting!!! I love how efficient that was!!! I also love your sweet attitude. You're awesome!!!!!!!💞☺

[@doriscordel-kamai3948]

Could u do a video on dévloppers and how do get them really high and I loved the video as always

[@juliettepage]

I loved this video. It was a real representation of your life. The fact that some people say that your content is not realistic, generally shocks me. Keep up the good videos and the effort!❤

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

thank you for your awesome support! ❤️

[@carlalove3498]

Hey Claudia, I love your videos. I'm an adult who started too late to be a professional ballerina. However, I love ballet. I practice almost every day, cause I feel it is such an important part of who I am and I have made a huge progress over the years. Besides this, , it helps me with my singing and my acting. But what really is the most important to me, is that it is like my "skeleton", I mean, it holds me through life. I need it. If I don't dance, I die. It is part of my essence. Have you ever taught non professional adults like me? Would you ever be willing to make a video targeting people like me? That would be so inspiring. Much love.

[@teyateyaohteya]

Your never to late to be a good ballerina

[@ninaskarapettersen7808]

I like that you say that everything is possible, cause that inspires me to keep dancing when I have a bad day or something like that. Love you!!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

❤️❤️ I'm so glad that inspires you!! keep working hard xx

[@giannag1313]

hi claudia. im a dancer and i just wanted to say thx for all the awesome videos tips and tutorials, they really help :)

[@kearab883]

I LOVE that couch. I have the same pillows!!

[@stephieg.6426]

I swear I would move to Australia just to get coaching from you 😂

[@somalley2691]

I loved your video! You work so hard and clearly love your job. Could you please do a ankle strengthening exercises video ready for pointe as I am going on pointe soon and my ankles are weak so I am very nervous for it.

[@uuuupppssie]

Love your positive outlook and it rubs off onto everyone :)

[@breannaadams211]

I never comment. But I had to tell you that I LOVE everything you do. You have helped me to be a better teacher and I enjoy all of your content so much! Thanks!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

thank you so much, this means the world ❤️

[@xyz-ch1qj]

Lot's of people are saying negative things too me too Miss Claudia when I start dancing at a late age ... But I kept ignoring because I know it's a waste of time ... Yup you're totally right Miss .. Thnk you so much .. Luv this Vid ... Jst now did I saw sausage dog romeo ? .. He looks so2 cute !!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

keep working hard ❤️❤️ and yes he is my life!!

[@leaboquet5439]

I love your positive thoughts and your little sausage dog ❤️

[@zofiasitarska3615]

Omg I want to see more of Romeo!! He is so cute!! 😍😍❤️❤️ and this video was amazing, I love vlogs 🤣

[@cydneytait1793]

I love you! Your videos make my week!!! Btw I loveeee your leotard collections and I can’t wait for them to restock so I can get more!!! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

awwww thank you so much!! ❤️

[@heatherking4338]

I never knew i needed this until I saw it!!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

awww that is too sweet!! ❤️

[@SG-ge3pf]

Wow! You really work hard on a daily basis! Love you lots!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you

[@Andrea-sx3xo]

Your dog is so cute 💙💙💙💙

[@lubeeluonline]

What shoes do you use to teach? I’ve always used Bloch Paris but I’ve had a bit of plantar fasciitis & have been looking at sneakers to give me a bit more arch support. So what would you recommend? With 10-hours of teaching you must need the support too!

[@SJ-12345]

I didn't finish watching the video but I really like it :) ❤

[@alyssam1406]

Awwww 😊 prim did bluebird and I just performed that variation today I feel like I do all the variations she has done because I also did Cupid 😂

[@abrilyou1055]

Thank you for your positive words, they really helped me to get motiveted and believe in myself. * I love the colour of your nails ♡

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I'm so glad that you are motivated, that makes me so happy! ❤️ and thank you so much xx

[@silverkitty2503]

Awh everyone should have a teacher like you :)

[@amlyanaharding]

You’re amazing and thank you so much for your positive words it helps a lot 💕💕

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

awww thank you so much lovely ❤️

[@southernbella8503]

Ah! I love kombucha! My family and I actually make our own! It's really great!

[@autumnpendergast9151]

Prima Luce me too! So easy to make!!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

that is amazing!! ❤️

[@teyateyaohteya]

How do you make your kombucha my mom want's to make her own

[@charliecaaat600]

I love your channel!!!

[@larat6456]

also can you do a tutorial on how to isolate the muscle under the thigh for devlopes?

[@laurenaitken5209]

Love this video and you! ❤️

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

love you!! ❤️

[@pianoandballetwithophe2818]

Been inspired a lot by your video ~ dear Claudia ~ do you have any ideas about common injuries of dancers and how to avoid. Actually I am adult beginner and I really love ballet. I pushed myself a lot and last week I got little bit meniscus tear which makes my knees so sore. I really feel so bad especially when you find something so important in your life and enjoy it so much. Do you have any ideas and tips to avoid hurts for adults students? Thx

[@alex._.dancer25abrial34]

Soooo excited!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

yaaayyy!! ❤️

[@carmenbooth5241]

Would love to see videos of you trying out lots of other dance styles xxx

[@shannonbramwell9551]

I absolutely love ur channel and hope to see u one day👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍😍😍😍and I love this video so much❤️❤️❤️😂

[@juliabajor373]

How do you have so perfect skin omg ❤️❤️❤️

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Julia Anastasia I’ve had such struggles with my skin in the past!

[@erholove_fitness]

Loved this video, It's been so good to get to know you a bit more😏🤩🤗❤❤

[@DaniB1978]

That Facebook post was so unnecessary. You not being unrealistic at all, Children respond so well to your excellent coaching and your positivity. You inspire the children to be the best they can be, and you inspire me too.

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Thank you so much for this lovely message ❤️

[@yui708]

I was so excited about it 😍🙌🙌

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiaterlizzi7282]

I love kombucha! 👍❤️

[@antonellac24]

I love your videos so much claudia♥️♥️

[@sqhuef7102]

keep on with the inspirational ideas.... they helped me so much and i believe alot more too❤️😊

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I'm glad I can help you lovely ❤️

[@mishellecondejuarez8344]

I love you’re videos so much 💕 they help me a lot 👌😘

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

I'm so glad that they help ❤️

[@Stella.08]

Can you make a video on how to get the splits

[@hailey_cruz]

Idk why, most of the dancers in ballet have the most beautiful French-styled names 🤩

[@mik_1724]

I just love your videos so much.

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

thank you lovely ❤️

[@isabellekandydance4579]

As always such a good video i love you

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

love you!! ❤️

[@joyalways1179]

Do a video on ballet weight, height, sizes, anorexia, thin, fat bodies, myths, etc.!

[@colettedilworth2284]

I want pointe shoes SOOOOOOOO BAD!!!!!!!! Claudia, how do I achieve getting pointe shoes?

[@chihuahuamartin24]

Y’all are a cute pair! Best wishes in the future!

[@k0waibunni]

Primrose is so graceful wowie

[@mariella.s7099]

The boy in 17:17 looks so happy and nice😍

[@kristavait3155]

Where can i buy the yellow leotard a girl wore?

[@cordeliaAB]

WOAHHHH I'm early for once ❤️

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

YAY ❤️

[@miazahn8047]

Hey Claudia! Love your videos, what’s the biggest tip for someone trynna become more flexible in there legs.

[@missquinn861]

What video do you use to vlog? X