If you do 20 pirouettes, I’ll give you $1000 🤑💰🩰

[@tanviTM]

She actually got emotional when she actually did it. It was beautiful.

[@evanmatthew9512]

My 2 gorgeous little sisters were ballerinas and this so reminded me of a night years ago that I had totally forgotten ever happened. They had a contest. 20. was not reached that night I can tell you that. That was awesome!!

[@Ivie_Luck]

Yes exactly! It’s like she got something so much more out of that . She’s driven ! That was so beautiful. Her eyes sparked !

[@KConWayG]

My sentiments exactly!!!

[@Ireallyreallywishiwerenthere]

It’s probably way more self satisfying as a dancer to have achieved that 😂🎉

[@Silveryback]

Was that emotion or pain?

[@Abathingwolf]

She didnt care about the 1,000 . She unlocked something in herself she didnt believe she could accomplish. Thats priceless

[@Marz_barz420]

Right like after a a couple try’s you can tell it wasn’t about the money anymore

[@CayleeAnn222]

Didn’t the money motivate her to keep going though???

[@Ruby-yn5fp]

@@CayleeAnn222 like if it was 50 bucks or even 100 im sure thats not a great motivator but 1000 is a LOT. that's sweet.

[@user-ld9gf3ln9m]

Do you know this 💯%?

[@Kim-dl2uk]

Lol she's a ballerina, she definitely cares about the money

[@specksmommy]

Pretty crazy that in 1985 the world record was 11 and now 20 is a tiktok challenge.

[@safaiaryu12]

Not sure it counts as a TikTok challenge when she's a trained professional with a particular skill for pirouettes...

[@didluizadea]

Dude, it counts 😅 20 is insane even for her 😂

[@yvonnehusic9879]

Barischnikov held the record

[@nevermind1117]

They had a wooden floor and beautiful point shoes with small points (not the ugly cow hooves of today).

[@safaiaryu12]

@@didluizadea What I meant is, a TikTok challenge is usually like, "Everyone should try this!" That's not what's going on here. It was a challenge for her specifically. Calling it a TikTok challenge undermines the amazing skill and training she went through to achieve this.

[@tabithaormiston-smith590]

Well of course she could do it for her teacher's approval before she could do it for money. The motivation of a true dancer.

[@jsmall10671]

Was thinking the same thing. He's Like "20!" and she bangs it out

[@SabrinaSchlachter]

The teacher is so fun,you can see that he loves he's students

[@RebeccaColmanettiMartinez]

His

[@liz-yk9uo]

his

[@idioticbagel2833]

i have a teacher like this. i love her so much she’s very tough though but that’s good.

[@gmazzmija6644]

Probably because he's Balkan

[@hotfishfromsharktale]

And always has a slightly disapproving look in his eyes. It's comforting, reminds me of my old coach 💟

[@Mali23499]

The concern in his voice when he said “who’s paying??”

[@roseg1333]

You gotta make sure 😅 she wasn’t volunteering something he couldn’t afford lol

[@glosza]

Lol 😭

[@millahmaddison]

It was the "me ✨️💅🏻" for me😂😂

[@michellehethcox5977]

Because he believes she can

[@TeraGreene1]

😂😂❤🎉

[@OliviaMoreno-ze1vu]

That girl is SKILLED

[@sarahwieland3243]

I love how she did 20 and all of a sudden the girl filming kept saying it was 19. I hope the sweet dancer was paid in full for her amazing accomplishment ❤

[@an_awkward_crybaby]

She got 20 at the end

[@nmelgar74]

She got 19. I counted twice. The last time she did it she got 20.

[@sabrinamarie4380]

It was 19, I counted 3 times

[@nataliepencek100]

Yea… fs was 19 at first

[@user-rk5rh4yg4p]

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[@emmie7892]

For the people disappointed with her only getting 19, *SPOILER* she did 20! And got the moola ✨💖

[@naomisingleton5081]

Yeah if you see the full video she does do 20

[@patriciasv2159]

She did it! 20🎉

[@mckennastewart5165]

Thanks, that means a lot

[@rainy17uvu14]

Teach threw the bills and everything 😂😂

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Clearly see her go from fun to determined. She's going to conquer life!

[@JoyComesFromGod]

The instructor asks for 20. That's when the bar was raised. And his Ballerina rose to that bar. Wonderful. Amazing! Well Done Ballerina!

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

My thoughts exactly!! 😭🥹💖

[@adrizzlin]

barre* ;)

[@pundoorasbox7485]

The instructor looks like Matthew McConaughey

[@zZMonttyZz]

​@@pundoorasbox7485 I was thinking nerdy Robert Downey jr

[@pundoorasbox7485]

@@zZMonttyZz I can see that

[@MichaelTheisen-qj6vi]

Slawomir's face at the end was priceless

[@WholeHeartily]

He’s the mama duck

[@NewYorkCityGritty5]

I knew she would do it. She is up to more than 20 consistently now. Bravo, sis.❤

[@shaep590]

The look at her teacher for approval afterwards 🥹

[@danikeebler1662]

I counted 20 the first time. I am glad she got the cash. More importantly she showed herself she could do it. Twice. Well done

[@GINGER_KING_]

They never showed her get the money at least not in this one.

[@aintnoneyabusiness7634]

@@greaterthanme876 the deal was 20 not 19 and it's really sad that's how you viewed this video. everyone else is seeing a girl who is over there busting her butt and pushing herself further and gaining confidence in herself! you really need to work on your self-esteem so you can stop being a cry baby when you don't make the deadline. you participation trophy babies are annoying as fuck.

[@kalleeray9467]

@@GINGER_KING_well yeah she dosent just carry 1000$ on her😭

[@cbkqmom]

@@greaterthanme876 dude wtf, do your research before opening your mouth! This happened in NOVEMBER, and she has another video, where the dancer DOES hit 20, and is given the cash. Freakin people, man.

[@jasmine.a]

@@greaterthanme876she gave her the $1000. It’s in one of her tiktoks

[@DitchtheBlackDog]

She's beautiful! Well done to her for pushing the boundaries.

[@idioticbrooke]

That’s big improvement for two months!

[@eddiebillups3381]

I love that u are pushing her to let her realize her own potential and the fact that the teacher and classmates are encouraging her makes it even better....❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@cm-yu6gu]

Yes, incredible!!

[@ghislainelesage3517]

So it takes money to get to your highest performance? 😂

[@Rotting_Radios]

​@@ghislainelesage3517I'm sure it helps 🤣 the world is expensive

[@catiesherwood]

@@ghislainelesage3517no? She was obviously trying her hardest before and then when $1000 (which is a LOT of money) was put on the table it motivated her and pushed her even more.

[@heehoopeanut420]

I know, I quit ballet growing up because my whole class and teacher were fucking MEAN and very snooty. It warms my heart to see the good energy they have in the studio, and how encouraging they are!

[@user-yb2mt1qp5y]

The fact that she was disappointed with 19 and I can't even do 3...🥲

[@macawlovers1964]

Well yah she would be dissapointed wirh 19. That’s 1 short of $1,000 not that she’s upset with the number 19. Ballet is a super hard craft to master but we really push our bodies past what they’re meant to do. 20 is fabulous!!!! And She said 20 was impossible before. I’m so happy for her!

[@TheZodiacRipper]

I tried to do one and broke my toes half way.

[@tayp.3]

i’m not in ballet i’m in dance but i can only get 2 pirouettes 😭

[@Fruitypop]

I can’t even do it half way

[@benson3287]

I cant even get up from being sat for too long

[@stacithomas8925]

This video made me happy. The comments made me cry. Bravo ballerina and your amazing teacher

[@silvinaemerson2059]

I did ballet for so many years and he was the most beautiful thing in the world. This girl is simply amazing!!!❤❤❤❤

[@picklerick5116]

She looked like she was gonna cry. She probably really needed the money. Im so happy she got it❤️

[@babydroplet9210]

the bitch ended up not giving it to her

[@AliciaPrincessbuttercup]

I don’t think it was a matter of her needing the money, but the fact that SHE DID IT. She probably didn’t think she’d every get there. Finally believing in yourself is much more emotional than getting money.

[@kaylaarroyo4978]

She just did 20 pirouettes and that’s something to be extra proud of and to cry over… I feel like the camera person is her sister or something just rewarding her for her hard and dedicated work…

[@xoxo3836]

generally, people this far into ballet training are pretty well-off... 😅 ballet types are usually pretty privileged!

[@nyalonaii]

yay im the 1k like🎉

[@yiqingtan4079]

She somehow looks so beautifully balanced and graceful while going for 20 turns .. Amazing

[@lindsaytomkins4102]

I'm your 4.1K like.

[@Rattlsnke]

That’s how I would assume she would look. Not a hideous uncoordinated slob. lol.

[@agoogleuser4356]

That’s the only way you’ll be able to get to 20, the balance and the grace to get that balance. Kudos.

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@Shirley-lm8gh]

I want to see her getting handed the thousand bucks. ❤

[@Genesis.bebe.]

Honestly, I think she should have gotten that $1000 that literally looked like 20.It was so good I could never

[@alissagreene1557]

I LOVE that her ballet instructor said to do it then she started to get well over the 10 she initially believed was more her limit. Our coaches and teachers are such a huge part of us digging deep ❤ so proud of her!

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@havinghope6315]

I love that he looked at her and just said "20" in a tone that was like "Duh just do it." simply believing in her.

[@Mangostef]

"Oooof" LMAO 😂😂 Also she totally did 20 !

[@IndiaStapleton-wf5bm]

yeah i slowed it down and it was 18

[@jessie8359]

In the yt video, yeah she did 20

[@Evanysphotography]

Yeah it was 18 I had Melanie review every video before deciding if she got it or not

[@Mangostef]

​@@Evanysphotographyoooh! She goes so fast 😱😱

[@romamaximoff]

She did 18 or 19

[@user-me.and.me1256]

I don't think she cares about the money I think all she cares about is that she actually did it ❤

[@dawnsunrise1981]

Give her the $1000 !! She deserved that:) Beautiful Talented Athletes!! My ballet was done with my competition mare. She could sidestep, change leads, jump and spin tightly left and right. Her spins were magical for such a big horse. She did a good 15 or as many as I asked. Keep up the hard work Ballerinas :)

[@1dfourlife]

I think she should still get it she tried so hard🥺

[@canaryfishcat]

She got it (I watched the longer version of this video). The money throwing scene at the end of that video is satisfying too! 😂

[@michelleheadley2911]

I don’t think she should. She can work harder. Get to 20 and earn that 1,000$ otherwise what’s the point? You tried hard so you get a reward? A reward that was set for a predetermined amount of pirouettes? Or in general: oh yeah you tried so hard. Here. Take this degree. This money. Even if you didn’t follow the terms of what we agreed on. Imagine how much better it would feel to get to 20 and earn that money.

[@fantasiame]

@@michelleheadley2911In a different video, she had made 20 and got the reward.

[@JuliusCeaser_]

@@michelleheadley2911what are you babbling about?

[@1dfourlife]

@@canaryfishcat oh okk!! Ooo I should watch it lolll. Bro she is so talented like I can't even do 2 and she is out here doing 20!!

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

That $1000 is a week's worth of shoes

[@kballet2001]

🤣maybe a month

[@macawlovers1964]

Don’t they get free shoes when they’re in a company?

[@lachatte307]

@@macawlovers1964Yes, but this isn’t a company so I don’t know if it applies here

[@beezee1196]

Damn, how many shoes does a ballerina go though in a month?

[@ericap7446]

@@beezee1196 depends on the dancer. Some get a new pair every week, others can go for over a month. Depends on how they break their shoes in, how close to a performance they might be, how often they dance, among other things. Also depends on their finances cause a pair of good shoes is not cheap

[@vibinvina4309]

He seems so proud of her 🥲

[@lyv8627]

The determination and then the action when the instructor said do it… absolutely satisfying ❤ 😊

[@justinaragland3025]

THAT THE TYPE OF TEACHER THAT INSPIRES THEIR STUDENTS TO GO BEYOND WHAT THINK THEY CAN'T DO! GREAT JOB TO BOTH !🎉❤👏

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@danielrodriguez7454]

😊

[@zeekay3205]

Really, a place where they felt safe to fail and inspired to keeping try of their own volition in front of him with a smile - I saved the video as it was heartwarming!

[@sramthun123]

The look on her face at 10 when she didn’t believe she could…then like that little engine she sure did! Congrats to her, because the look alone at 20 made it worth it to watch. A bonus she got money, but seeing a person go from “I can’t “ to “I DID!” is perfection.❤

[@petitebaje]

And also to take note that sometimes the I can't to I did takes time, and doesn't always happen in a day.

[@danielaramirez9989]

I Love you I also tried to do 20 Turns and I’m 10 and I’ve been dancing when I was three years old

[@marimarxuach7180]

She’s amazing. Beautiful to watch. ❤

[@cumwater5479]

That woman is an athlete!!

[@AllenTax]

Leg and foot one.😊

[@misosouperman]

Dang! My heart was in my throat like I was gonna get paid😂😂

[@wildwomanherbs]

Same!😂

[@joannebohan2243]

So absolutely stunning 🤩

[@JustMe_33313]

I can’t even lie. I was thinking of this video 20 minutes ago.

[@favoredroyalty]

Love that she said its never gonna happen but pushed harder than she probably ever has and did it! You can see the tears of not only joy that sges winning that $1000 but thats she accomplished something she thought she could never do.

[@vickiroot663]

Being the mother of a dancer and the fact she looked at her teacher for approval immediately after, I honestly think she was doing it to prove to herself & him that she could do it. Nothing is more important to a dancers heart (and self esteem) than pushing themselves to do something they thought they could never accomplish and not only doing it, but having the approval of your instructor. The money was an afterthought, if any thought at all.

[@khumomokucoane7206]

The fact that it's only spins is crazy because it looks so angelic😍

[@ballerinafromtheblock]

That’s because it’s not only spins. A lot of physical work goes into these.

[@DaveCalungsod]

*turns no offense😂

[@MD-722]

Spins are what they do one ice, turns are what they do on land.

[@trashpandageek]

@@ballerinafromtheblock I dont think they meant in a bad way more as in theyre "just" turning which is supposed to look weird or boring and they make it look so graceful and easy while we all know its incredibly hard to do! :)

[@JesusBeTheAnswerToEverything]

If it’s ONLY spins why can’t every one do this ? It’s more than you think.

[@HananAjab]

I can’t believe she did 19 you should give it to her she deserves it ❤😊

[@an_awkward_crybaby]

She did 20 at the end

[@eugeniaperez9508]

Es muy genia esta piba!! Su cuerpo cambia automáticamente cuando danza

[@Elhastezy888]

What I LOVED the *MOST!* Was the change in her face .... the serious serious determination. That was incredible to see

[@vexanavendette]

I can see how hard she was pushing and even I’m pretty damn proud of her 💖

[@cristinaromila3393]

I love these girls, their work and the wonderful results of their work. And also the purity of their faces ❤

[@amandahardin1338]

Melanie is so super talented that it is insane! She definitely deserves that $1000!!

[@pj89-96]

Thank you Eva for knowing her potential!! She is wonderful and amazing to watch. She has it ALL!! IMO She deserved that $1000😊

[@o_o9220]

I thought when the teacher learned the amount of money you'll give, he'll said "okay i'll do it" but instead asked "who's paying?" Lmao

[@MaraMara89]

If he could do it/be in that form he most likely wouldn't be teaching ;)

[@jenniferbayard3906]

She's ill. She's skin and bones. She looks happy and energetic but you can't see the damage to her organs. That s what I dislike about ballet. 😢

[@MaraMara89]

@@jenniferbayard3906 From mine experience ballerinas are usually muscles, not skin and bones... They are quite healthy, eats well enough to not have anemia - they would broke their bones if otherwise! Also: from our last Xmas work party - people from ballet eats more than you think 😂 and I am talking professional ballet dancers.

[@osananda]

@@MaraMara89 The Instructor is Dancer Sławomir Woźniak.

[@maryquinn1644]

The "Me" was the best part lol loved it

[@brittneyclay5021]

I liked how her classmates or friends cheered her on after she did 20 🙂

[@arinaforsure]

she actually did 20 twice 🥲❤️‍🔥🏆

[@tippedjelly9147]

She didn't...

[@arinaforsure]

⁠@@tippedjelly9147anyway she did it lately and got 1000$ :) so congrats to her!!

[@BATMAN_THEVENGEANCE]

@@tippedjelly9147in the extended version,stupid.

[@Tarah_Davis]

​@tippedjelly9147 Yes, she did. The other girl miscounted the 19

[@tippedjelly9147]

@@Tarah_Davis I counted 18 for the first one

[@Knightrider2709]

Women Ballet Dancer are Angels without Wings😍

[@Katastrophy_]

Love her perseverance:)

[@siobhanhudson4314]

I’m crying in excitement of her new achievement!!!! Congrats on 20!!!!!

[@maestrajuiquity]

Congrats on 20 beautiful! I know it's really difficult and can cause you a serious injury on her foot.

[@bobloblaw7030]

they never hit 20...barely hitting 19 was max...no pay happened or it would have been shown

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@SerenaNina72]

I love how ballerina’s just juggle on their points it’s so cute. Well done!

[@amangotree]

makes me tear up each time i watch. i can only do 5, then i had to quit dance. makes me wish i could go back. congrats to her!

[@msc2u1]

That determination in her facial expressions was everything! ❤❤❤

[@user-sn2tm4gy4f]

Agreed

[@jessicacasto9618]

I'm so glad yall hyped her up to get there! That matters so much more than the money.

[@BairMendoza]

Melanie is such a treasure and I love that y’all have each other and are so supportive. ☺️

[@gghstlr]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I love that you challenge them when you take photographs. It’s definitely a collaboration and I’m sure she’s grateful to you for more than the thousand dollars.

[@annie1561]

She deserves every penny. It's an art❤

[@jtagoc0]

She cut out the best part at the end!!!!!!! 😭 😭 😭

[@jelyfisher]

The part where she pays up! 😂

[@lilyarmitage4168]

And she deserved every penny of it, and more. God bless her.

[@LIVEFIT5D]

you've been with me this whole time thank you infinity i could not have gotten through this TF journey without you

[@Demeria_]

SHE DESERVES THE THOUSAND

[@jessmercedes2669]

I've watched this so many times. it's so special and beautiful ❤️ the fact that you bet on her like that when she totally doubted herself, the bond between her and her instructor, her sheer determination, the feeling of family in the room, her face when she does it 🫶🥲✨ you are all magic. thank you so much Eva for capturing and sharing these precious moments, you're such a special person.

[@TaylorsVersion1133]

I’m a gymnast and I keep trying to do pirouettes and on a good day I can only do like 3 This is incredible

[@lemur22715]

OMG 🤩🫡 I held my breath, I am beyond impressed! Unreal 😍

[@MegaAnimekitten]

She worked hard for this, she deserves to be proud!

[@missfitness713]

Give her that cash!

[@JessicaBeee]

She deserved $999 for doing 19!

[@isobelleyousef6388]

She is so graceful in her landing and I’m so happy they pushed her and she did it. Cause she DID THAT ❤️❤️❤️

[@poochicuddle]

She fought so hard for that. Praise Jesus the joy was very sweet to see on her face.

[@ilznidiotic]

Aww... Tessa at the end

[@ericaribeiro9087]

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! She unlocked her super power! Amazing! 🏆

[@stargazrsk8r]

the FOCUS in her eyes!!!! DIVINE FEMININITY !!! 😍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Videosforyouu1]

Bro was taken aback by the $1000

[@ritaruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

YOU BETTER HAVE GIVEN HER THE 1000!!!!!

[@kylejay8493]

She did 18 not 20

[@kyahsmith1074]

@@kylejay8493she still worked hard for it tho-

[@lauralucca]

I wasn't expecting to get all teary eyed but omg her dedication and her face when she finally got it! 🥹

[@raf_a_xx]

u not only pushed her to get better but also rewarded her with 1k for it that's awesome

[@tashandjosh]

Stunning. This is incredibly hard.

[@animecosplaygirl13]

That’s right! Uplift and motivate each other, love this!

[@angelasmith4325]

Those piers were PERFECT! Her spotting is on pointte. 🎉

[@tamarapowell6996]

And she kept beautiful form for EACH spin was absolutely stellar to behold!! Congratulations 🎈!!!

[@tracceesueoka7662]

Wow super impressive, I know she got the money. This is definitely a beautiful family dynamic they have. Those moves were gorgeous, something I’ll never get the ever try. I’m not sure they have invited a ballerina, prosthetic foot/leg yet. A dream I now watch others perfect! ❤

[@MyCherokeeNation]

She's still amazing! It's a matter of a personal best as much as the cash!

[@xofam707]

I absolutely love the way everyone is so supportive in this video!!

[@Addie2011]

She did at least 20 or more!

[@kylejay8493]

She did 18 not 20

[@sebumpostmortem]

Mr Wozniak' s very last face and gesture deserve to become a sticker. Just sayin'... 😁

[@ur1c3hu33]

I love melanie she's so amazing!

[@user-jl7os3bp4n]

Slawomir’s laugh ❤😂

[@jbuch1988]

Omg that girl worked so hard and accomplished that girls a beast. You rock girl

[@Beadledom2024]

He certainly is...

[@Jiminsabs_333]

idc give her her money she deserves it

[@luciaayaso2260]

20, excluding all the failed attempts. That's A LOT. You go girl. Nothing like a little wad of cash to motivate something awesome. I love it 😂❤

[@Kristinnnnnnlaughs]

I watched this 20 times in a row. I’m not exaggerating. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tianan4444]

Bless her !!! So pure when she actually gets it

[@RxndomLetterRepli3r]

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[@abe7608]

I love that you bring us into this class. I love your photography! I love what you do for ballet!

[@labro1330]

those wer the most beautiful pirouettes I've ever seen