How I became a Dancer | My Story and Why it's never too late

Hello guys! I hope you are all well. I apologize for my long absence due to living on a cruise ship and not having wifi, but I am back now! In this video you guys get to know me a bit better, since I realized I never told you about how I decided to become a dancer and all that.
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Hi, I am Tatiana! I am a Professional Dancer and certified Fitness Instructor. I make videos about my journey as a dancer while also uploading fun fitness videos for you guys to join in at home! You do NOT have to be a dancer to join! Please feel welcome, no matter where you currently are in your fitness journey. Thanks for stopping by!
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Tatiana xx
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[@rebekahoriginal40]

It's never too late as an ex dancer I can relate I started dancing at 19 now am 32. Turns out am a photographer now:-) .Thanks for your story love

[@aliceaste1641]

hello, I apologize in advance for my English but I'm Italian, I wanted to ask you how did you start so late? I'm 19 and I think it's too late, because I know that the maximum age to start is 15 years to be taken to study somewhere

[@AnaMarroquin468]

Which type of dancer were you?

[@KarenChen-lu8rj]

So that means I can start at 12-in-a-few-months? (I'm using my mom's KZbin account.)

[@hientrinhle6160]

Or you was a former gymnast??

[@savannarama4]

Im a 35 yr old single mother of 2. My daughter asked me last night, what was my dream growing up. My answer was to be a dancer. But thats the kind if dream that could only exist while I'm asleep. Now I have new dreams. But that made me sad. I love dancing. My life took a different path but then I realized there is no reason I can't still dance. Even if its only at home. Even if its only along with youtube videos. So I started looking up dancers and ways to get my body back in shape. I want to show my children that dreams might change but they are always possible in some way. Thank you for posting. Its helping me. Especially now in the middle of this covid. (I live in the States 😐).

[@FELIXIA335]

Hi! I am 15 and dancing is my dream since I was baby, I knew I love dancing at the age of 3 and I've been dreaming to dance and whenever I heard a song nearby I will always dance to the rhythm...but so many things that make me stop dancing....the part that makes me stop the most is strict parents.....I am asian , and asians usually care about education, my parents is an educator. I once told them about my dream....they both disagree and thought I would look foolish and I'm a "girl". Well it's harder since I have a religion, I'm a muslim... I look up in internet that there's so many muslim dancers and they all said they've been experience with "strict" parents. I almost gave up on my dream becoming dancer myself.... and my mom wanted me to become an educator or joining the medical school...I DO love studying...but it's not as big as my love to dancing.... I was sad and just listen to her... Well, I gave up on dance...

[@mahaugs4936]

@@FELIXIA335 hey🥺 you're still so young you shouldn't worry, you can try and break off of them, I'm so sorry cause I'm not sure how your religion works but putting that aside, you can move out as soon as you're eighteen cause then your parents won't have any actual rights over controlling your life and actions. It will be such a pity if you dont do what you love the most. Whatever your parents and people say, you do you. You dont have to rush it, you can graduate as an educator and even get a job and take dancing classes at the same time! There are many options and you should take your time figuring it out. So dont ever let anyone decide what's good for you, you know what's best for you cause you are you. I wish you the best

[@iamshirleyjackson]

Thank you for sharing you can do anything!! Your dreams don't have a timeframe

[@user-ku9ki3qc8e]

IF YOU CAN THEN WHY CAN'T I? THANKYOU FOR THIS

[@mhairi3726]

Me too, except I'm 41, been sick since the day I was born but tried to pretend I wasn't because my mum & teachers wanted me to be Academic, an Accountant, have a good Career, earn lots of money (it was all for her & the Capitalist System, a method of keeping money, power & control) "keep me in the life I'm accustomed to" as my mum used to say study at Uni (both my parents didn't go to uni but had a "job for life" in the NHS, in UK). It's funny how we have so many *similarities,* even from all around the World. I only see things now from a *Higher Perspective.* My dream is & has always been dancing. But. So many things happened to me as a child, bad things, very bad things that I ended up ignoring, neglecting & self sabotaging myself. *I ignored my intuition, my inner voice.* I done what I was told to do. Its only _now_ that I realise what I've done to myself. Its faulty subconscious programming, by my parents, my mum particularly, but she herself suffered the same *trans-generational neglect & abuse* the same as my father and all those who came before them. *Now it stops.* Now we can share our stories by the power of the Internet & You Tube. Now we can get *advice* from the Great Masters like Sadhguru, Mooji, Eckhart Tolle, The Buddhist Monks & The Hindu Swamis, and from those who have experienced and went through what we have went through. We can _choose_ to *learn, grow & heal.* I thank you all today & send back much love, positivity, hope, Grace, Gratitude, Grit, Strength, Courage to love ourselves enough to become *Self Disciplined,* my gosh I need it too (first I have to deal with a Sugar/ Dopamine Addiction), *lots of love & blessings to you all, Happy Sunday 🔥💞🙏*

[@madeline569]

I'm 26 now and I've been working on my flexibility, mobility and strength so I can be a dancer one day I've come a long way

[@hopeamaryah1635]

Can you and I exchange social tags possibly?

[@hopeamaryah1635]

Fellow late dancer

[@sonjameta2002]

May I join the crew? :)

[@joseespinoza7567]

Are you still dancing?

[@kimslife_de]

Samee

[@luciestouracova5194]

Thank you for sharing your story , I really needed to hear this. I'm 16 and since I was little 7 years old girl, everyone has told me that I am too old to dance, even though I wasn't. But I didnť know that than. And always after a few years passed by I found a video of few years younger girl who has just started dancing and I was like: '' ok, so it wasn't too late before but now it is .'' And I was living in this state of mind for years. Untill recently I found It's never too late and I'm trying to keep up with it and go for my goals.💞💞

[@juliasteffenauer4809]

This was something I definitely needed to hear! I'm 19, I've been dancing for 9 years, and I'm trying to pursue a dance career... It's hard because I don't know how to start or where I'm even going yet but this encourages me to at least start taking the steps i need to get there! 😄 Haha and I seriously need to stop focusing on all the negatives 😋 So thank you so much for sharing your story and advice 😊

[@lwiasyl]

Even though I am from a completely different profession I understand it so well, I had few moments of this "suspension" in my life. The longest lasted three years. I was doing any jobs to get money and at the same time still educating myself and doing internships. Anything to get you closer to your dream ;) I thought that everybody was moving forward except me. But there is no point in comparing, everybody exists in a different reality with different circumstances. I am sure you will succeed, I still exersise to your videos at least once a week, you're the best

[@Sarah-pc1di]

This is beautiful, I started dancing about 3 years ago but I didn’t really want it more than an activity, then it wasn’t until one year ago that I really developed a passion and wanted to move forward, I left my old musical theatre class and joined a dance school in January, I am 14 by the way! I still have a long way to go, but I am so proud of where I have come, now I am taking a BIG step. I have been training hard at home for dance company auditions that are in a few weeks, I’ve never received an opportunity like this, and I am sooo nervous and excited about it, the thought of competing in the sport and art I love is just exhilarating🤩, the only thing sort of putting me down is how much better the company girls are compared to me (I’ve overcome this one! I am focusing on myself from now on😁) and how I didn’t get into school Dance Troupe, which really disheartened me, as I thought it would be easy and I felt like I had two left feet or something🤕, sorry this is so long😅, but moral of the story, I am aiming high and hopefully I WILL get into company, but just quickly hehe, do you have any tips, I’ve watched SO many competition vlogs and audition tips but I can’t seem to find one that would work for me?😓 Thank you for reading, ~ Sarah from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💕💕

[@nylascarber]

Sarah I totally relate, I’m also 14 and really struggle with comparing myself to the other dances. I too am learning to focus and work more or myself, I wish you well in your journey! 😊Btw did you get into the company?

[@shannonswift2233]

Keep on! In my mid-20’s and don’t necessarily want to be a ballerina, but do want to master dancing. I attended a MT conservatory at 18 briefly and studied ballet and thought I was a good fit, but never continued. I hope at 30-35 I can be a great dancer.

[@MaevaBM]

wow! Like most people I got the reverse from you: dancing a lot from 3 to 16 years old (I mean "a lot" like 3/4 classes per week, which for a kid is like "yee I'll be opera dancer") and then stopped abruptly at 18. I am really impressed by your journey and dedication. Being an artist is very hard. And although I am now into something else career-wise this video and your passion and accomplishments give a new sense to my deep desire to go back to dance classes at 28. Thank you!

[@deanzylberstein377]

this is so helpful!! id love to see more videos like this♥ thank you for being so honest and real this is the best video ive seen about the industry

[@33Jenesis]

I love this talk and your attitude. You have golden 10 years to really push hard to achieve something. After 35 the dancer’s body won’t be in the prime. Take care of your body and health (mental and physical). I’d love to see you putting out more videos (am checking your video archive now).

[@tessnf]

this was so sweet with lots of wisdom

[@TatianaRooney]

thanks for watching! :D

[@ymanga9914]

You are amazing, love to watch your video. I started to learn ballroom Latin in my late 50s as a retirement prep. It has become a serious pursuit of mine. Absolutely enjoy it. Just discovered your videos. I am following your feet strengthening video ever since. Thank you so much. With your outlook, talent and self-disciplines, you will succeed in life!🌹🌹

[@TatianaRooney]

Oh Thank You! Thats great that you found your passion and are pursuing it! Im glad my video helps :D

[@BallerinaBabe]

I started ballet at 11, and soon I'm going into my 3rd year of ballet. I am incredibly far from perfect, but I've been using your videos to help me improve. Thank you so much. I love dance and it makes me so happy to learn and grow. I often times doubt myself and tell myself that I'll never get anywhere with my career, but you are helping me a lot. Thank you.

[@beatrizmendes8093]

Yessss you are backkkk, we missed you🌻I love your channel , you inspire me so so much! I hope I can work with dance someday , sometimes I really think it's too late but is my biggest dream, I'll never stop running for it. Thank you Tatiana,you rock🌷💕

[@crev1018]

You and your mindset are stunning 🤘

[@zoesakellariou6021]

Thank you for speaking to my heart, and addressing dancer insecurities such as the financial ones. You are very down-to-earth and inspiring! Much needed video❤

[@soulifer8896]

Ooo Tatiana is back! Thank you for your hopeful message.

[@lluviana2893]

So grateful to have found this video Tatiana! I am young and this is the industry I want to be in when I’m older :)you’re a beautiful dancer 💞

[@giouristan3828]

You are the sweetest thing!! And you have the best workouts in whole youtube! Keep up doing what you love. Best wishes for you.💞

[@yogawithjade4491]

You are such an inspiration, Tatiana. Thank you so much for sharing your story. It’s great to be reminded that we are all on our own journey and all we can do its take it one step at a time. 🙏🏽🧚🏽‍♂️

[@azen-della3906]

Am 20...and I love ballet soo much... I just don't know how to start and be flexible... But am not gon give up

[@julies9997]

I'm 53 and not a dancer. I hurt my Achilles tendon a while back. It was a shock to me. I never hurt myself before. I was like ,shocker alert. I'm old! Found your video's and realized I can strengthen my legs and feet and learn how to stretch better. Not at all close to bending in half like you, but applying your video's. Thanks for your story!

[@T1ffy222]

Das war gerade genau das, was ich brauchte! Ich studiere aktuell noch auf Lehramt, habe aber eigentlich den Traum Tänzerin/Tanzpädagogin zu werden. Diese Entscheidungen sind echt nicht einfach, oder schon alleine zu wissen, was der nächste Schritt ist etc etc. Bin so froh, deinen Kanal und dieses Video gefunden zu haben :)

[@MickeyGSinger]

Wow …! Speechless … my vocal coach studied musical theatre in New York and then also worked on a cruise liner. Reminded me of her. (So now she does vocal coaching). Me, I’m like you mentioned, still with zero returns on all my time, energy and monetary investments as a singer, so we’re in this together! Btw, I don’t feel at all as having a message - though some say I should - just this drive to make and make music …

[@annitabagua7165]

this was such a joy to watch! best best best of luck to you Tatiana

[@alisa30]

just finished your feet workout and you posted this! i'm a rock climber and you really help me 💜

[@TatianaRooney]

Oh great! I'm glad it helped you! 😊😊

[@DavidCentaura]

I love your mannerism, attitude and outlook. Thank you, you are an inspiration.

[@jenniferbetancourt4478]

u r literally the cutest 🥺 this was very inspiring

[@licia2376]

This really encouraged me. Fear is one of the biggest things keeping me from moving forward. But you inspired me to push thru :’)

[@rarekindbeauty]

You are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story! ☺️🙌🙏

[@Elletanvilla]

This is so inspiring! Choosing a path that isn’t easily available to you and succeeding is such a feat

[@sunshinealign5093]

This made me cry multiple times. I am so inspired. You are awesome! 💗

[@TatianaRooney]

Ohh I didnt want to make u cry! But Im happy to be an insipration! Thank u for watching

[@emmanuelperez9490]

I think the fact that you're so detached from your family has helped you a lot in pursuing your goals. You're definitively a strong girl. 💪 Good luck.

[@brittanyberry7073]

Super late commenting but never checked out your other videos besides the ballet feet stretching. This video was beyond necessary and inspiring and something that I needed to hear. I got into ballet back in 2018 after I enrolled my daughter and loved it. I’m 31 now and want to take it serious. I also got singing lessons during COVID and found a new love that I am also taking serious. 31 with 3 children but I’m grateful to have found my passions😌even though it took years to get here. Thank you for sharing this. You’re incredible and unbelievably relatable. New subscriber after this😊🙌🏾

[@sharinganwolf2784]

Out of curiosity (if you don't mind sharing of course) do you still love those things? And are you trying to use them for a career or just hobby? (Also omg 3 kids and doing that stuff, what are you a superhero? lol)

[@milktgigi]

I rlly loved this video, thank you for sharing your wonderful story and inspiring us all💗

[@libertyrose4719]

Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful to hear about your experiences. I love all your workout videos. I would love if you did more dance class style videos for contemporary ballet and jazz. (Like maybe warm ups, drills, conditioning, choreo) I really like your style of video! I am starting studying dance degree in September (hopefully) and am trying to train at home during quarantine. I am from Ireland but I lived in Berlin for a year working and taking dance classes to prepare for dance school :) But sometimes I find it hard to train by myself. Thanks for your help! xxx Molly

[@paminapamina]

It is exactly the message I was needing. Send you lots of love and bright white energy!✨️🤍

[@gwendesse4946]

I'm 15 and u give me so much motivation!!

[@fortinjack77]

Thank you very much, for sharing your story as well as, for your channel and contents, Tatiana.:D

[@andratannenbaum4484]

Very inspiring, thank you for sharing with us!

[@Sarah-pc1di]

You’re so pretty! 💕

[@ezewuzieadaeze3751]

Thanks a lot you really answered all my questions I've been confused of in my life.....This video really helped I now know what to do with some part of my life....xxx Thanks and I'm 14 years old so lucky for me

[@hai8226]

Same 🙋‍♀️ im 14 (15 in October) and i started dancing in the end of 5th. Grade. I guess i was like 12 years old at that point. The video helped me so much too. But im still confused about my future 🤷‍♀️

[@AnaMarroquin468]

Nicky Minaj 💓

[@paulanthony6931]

Well done and well spoken. You have values in life.

[@change...]

I wish you success with your desires and all your dreams. You are doing great, your discipline will carry you to opportunities. Keep working, keep visualizing and most of all, enjoy your path. Lead with your heart. Shine!

[@Sharon732]

Thank you so much for your courage + encouragement

[@DarkKokiri]

Thank you for sharing your story!

[@Marieevep89]

I needed this video so muchhh

[@Folklor_Wonder]

Pretty much everything you just said I totally understand. The paths, mindset and so many scenarios are very relatable, especially from our Artistic drive. I'm also a dancer with very similar goals. Post folk dance videos on KZbin with a cellphone and behind a speaker in my own basement. Been looking for a studio and better camera/edits. Also do drawings and so on. I can keep going but what I'm trying to say this thank you for expressing your views and what you are going through. It's a great pleasure to finally meet you and know there is someone out there going through the same/similar experience.

[@Anajulia-nx6nd]

O gosh, i'm giving all my love for u, thank u for this beautiful vídeo, i was needing to listen those things! ❤👉👈

[@TatianaRooney]

aww thats lovely! Thank u for this :D

[@vcr6854]

Workout videos during this quarantine would be great!! 💗

[@TatianaRooney]

Yess! Im on it !

[@georgianabailey6339]

Thank you soo much! This really helped

[@jord3000]

I used to be in cheerleading/dancing when I was younger and I was so good! I am thinking of getting back to dancing.

[@alanblazek1653]

Your outlook is great. Best wishes for remainder of 2020.

[@TatianaRooney]

Thank you very much!!

[@rdmname]

for the longest time i've been super ashamed of my muscular calfs, since almost everyone assumes i'm just ' fat', only dancers would recognize my physique for what it is, even if i gained weight due to an autoimmune condition sicne quitting dancing. then i stumbled upon your video here, seeing ours are super alike, you're on the more muscular side too and it gives me back a bit of confidence. sadly i'm too old now to pick up where i left my dream but i'm glad you could fulfil yours

love this

[@aliciarooney]

love this video!

[@xxxlegend6810]

I just graduated high school, and lately I really want to start dancing , and yea i feel lost too haha, thx for sharing! I’ll try dancing soon :)

[@kerikaylin6344]

Super schönes und inspirierendes Video!! 💖Vielen Dank!

[@TatianaRooney]

bitte :D

[@aliciarooney]

your so beautiful and i really love your hair

[@MsHananH]

I feel you so hard with the managing your self part. I‘m an actress and I try to find jobs as well! I hope you make it!

[@TatianaRooney]

Yess its true. Its not an easy lifestyle, but its worth it when u get the job :D

[@timnasteiner7037]

Thank you for this great video :). I want to study dance as well but am not sure how qualified I have to be to actually get were I want (being a professional dancer). I would love it if you could make a video about how it was like to study dance and on which dance types the colleges focused on the most.

[@lisylives]

woow , that video is inspire me soo much. Thank you for your stroy ..♥

[@laralilyLaraMaljevac]

I started ballet as a young child , and left after telling my mum about my abusive teacher . I started again at 14 til 20 after covid hit . Fell into a depression which caused me to isolate myself from the world, have multiple hospital admissions and gain alot of weight . I'm 23 now, and I'm afraid if I go back that all the hard work isn't enough to get into a professional company . Yet I miss it with all my soul . Ballet is the only thing that I ever set my eyes on , nothing else can compare to the fulfilment of dancing.

[@annieglaudane9494]

Thank you so much! Yeah finding jobs right now is a bit... diiiifficult haha Still fighting tho and hoping for the best! 💞💞💞

[@erzascarlet03]

I want to start dancing again. I turned 19 recently and haven't danced ballet in 10 years. In still flexible, but i have gained a lot of weight and i am working on losing it. I want to dance but I'm very self conscious 😞

[@nikilabiri]

You are amazing,how you talk,how you dance,the things you have done since now and yet you are only 25...i wish you all the best!

[@TatianaRooney]

aww thank you! :) I am happy to hear that. I actually feel a lot of pressure about my age, feeling a bit old already, since there's so much I still want to achieve and i dont want to run out of time. Thank you for watching!

[@nikilabiri]

@@TatianaRooney You have a lot of time ahead,believe me,i am 44 now and i run faster than you to catch up activities,he he

[@chrisnicholls1112]

simply PULCHRITUDINOUS

[@libertyrose4719]

Oh and also I would be interested in diet videos like what you eat in a day, especially while studying in dance training. It's hard because you want to eat healthy, get enough calories to fuel all the movement, but also don't have so much time to cook and don't want to arrive at class with a super full belly! Thanks again xxxx Molly

[@mhairi3726]

*Very profound,* I don't think you realise how important this is or how important you are, but let me tell you that you are. You are amazing, you are beautiful, you are hard working & you are a walking miracle. *We are Vibrational Energy Beings having a temporary human.* We are all Children of the Universe, One Family. I wish you much luck, lots of love & joy, and many blessings for throughout your life. _Keep the fire alive_ 🔥💞🙏

[@hyujinskz-xr2op]

Thank youu! ❤

[@AnnalisaHaenisch]

Voll cool!! 🔥

[@ashley1552]

amazing video u inspired me sm

[@nadezhdamanahilova4217]

Inspiration ♥️

[@TatianaRooney]

💕 l saw your messages on Instagram! Thanks for all your questions! I'll reply rn

[@savannawedel1850]

Beautiful soul 💗

[@birutec8725]

Thank you for video:) you are really pretty:)

[@Liv-er8ij]

I am following your vídeos to learn, I am from Argentina, thanks for sharing your knowledge and for this video and your message. I think you are super pretty and professional ❤️

[@TatianaRooney]

thank you so much :D

[@kiralalala22]

That’s a great video! I want to be a dancer, I’m practically 20 and I haven’t done a lot to be a dancer. Don’t know what to do with my life. Sooo that’s a really useful video. Thank you for sharing about your life

[@_amber_-ud6xo]

I'm 21 and in the same position hopefully we can take inspo from people that also started a bit later and realise it's never to late to start anything! If you put in the time and effort you can only improve 💗

[@kiralalala22]

@@_amber_-ud6xo Yes! Everything is possible 😄

[@anunknownstay]

youre so inspiring! i am 18 and i am into hip hop dancing but the most i did was taking weekly hip hop classes for 2 years and i dont rlly have talent. right now i have to apply for unis etc and i am planning to work in the social field but i always feel like yes thats good but if someone would ask me what i WANT to do everything inside me screams dancing and training it professionally. i would tear up thinking of it. but i have no experience and no idea how to audition and dont even know if i can manage to pay those prices that those colleges make u pay. i guess thats the fear that you were talking about. last month i bought myself a mirror where i can see myself in way better and i actually did because i have this kinda thing in my head that if i train at home like try to become better at my own until next year, i will maybe try to audition next years but we'll see..

[@Cheerleader644860]

I would tear up thinking about dancing as well I think I want to train myself to do it

[@Cheerleader644860]

you should try to dance because everyone who's Talented isn't born with it

[@saeedpourbarani8029]

Good luck

[@clairewang4254]

could you do some contemporary ballet piece tutorials? THANK YOUUUU!!:)

[@maja2671]

Thank you so much for your workouts, they really helped my with my technique! And I have a question, because I related to your "I finished highschool, now what." I'm ballroom dancer and I'm wondering if there are any colleges(academies) that offer ballroom or latin dances in Europe? I have no idea what to do because I'm a ballroom dancer since my 5 year. Thank you agaiin💜💜

[@fanny7921]

Hello ! In La Sorbonne here in Paris there isn't a "real" dance degree but whatever degree you chose (science, litterature, music, law...) you can pursue free dance classes after your normal courses :) There is ballet, jazz and ballroom

[@billiefan6359]

Ok so I’m her new fan she’s so kind ❤️

[@TatianaRooney]

Oh Thank u! :D

[@alyssamarrie3706]

Thank you for sharing! When you talked about not letting that fear control you, it really got me thinking cause I think I let it control me often, and I think that effects my dancing, cause I'm scared I'm behind cause I've only been dancing for a year and 5 months and I'm 16, I guess to me that's late lol. Do you have any advice? Sometimes I think too hard about what I'm trying to do, that when I look back it looks stiff and unnatural

[@TatianaRooney]

I hear you! It can really impact the way you dance and make you even more nervous. Dont be so hard on yourself! You are so young, there is so much to learn. The way not to look stiff anymore is just by letting go of your own high expectations and allowing yourself to accept yourself at that very moment. You're not where you wish you were in your mind, but you have come a long way since you started, i would say, so acknowlegde the growth. Also free yourself from comparisons, you are on your own journey and you dont know how many of the same struggles the others might have had. :)

[@alyssamarrie3706]

@@TatianaRooney Thank you so much, I can't tell you how grateful I am for your advice :)💙

[@a.dgirlstar4721]

Your so beautiful and thanks you for your videos

[@TatianaRooney]

Ohh Thank you!! :D

[@katyjohnson6606]

Tati! Please post an new stretching routine! #stayathome

[@jcfloreslumanog8033]

hope you'll notice my comment, just wanna say ur so inspiring and i just love u! :)

[@jcfloreslumanog8033]

btw im gay hehe

[@whoknows987]

This is really inspiring, I'm 16, my dream is to be a dancer, it's really difficult to keep a dream up, and much more if it's a dream that doesn't involve a "successful career" I get scared and stressed about my future really easily, one of my fears is to not have how to live or what to live from, I hope I don't choose my career based on my fears, because i know that for sure it would make me deeply sad on a future.

[@PolinaLyseko]

So sweet girl ❤️

[@whoisharo4689]

I really like you. You're beautiful, Talented but more importantly, You're a risk taker, You're smart, no ego,. Confident, hopeful, not a quitter, hard worker, not pretentious like youre better than everyone. You got a bright future ahead so dont worry. Very good, positive information. Thank you.

[@TatianaRooney]

Oh thank you for your lovely comment! thats very nice of you to say :D

[@Sophia-00]

I was always interested in your education thank you :) how did you handle being away from friends, family and maybe your significant other? Freue mich auf weitere videos😊

[@TatianaRooney]

Bitte sehr! In London it was kinda hard, but you make new friends and friends that like similar things to you and have also chosen the same path as you. I love traveling and experiencing different surroundings, so I was actually excited to move :)

[@patriciaanderssonlindahl9883]

Thank you so much for making this video! You gave me a lot of inspiration! 🤍

[@matilda.13]

i’m glad it’s not too late!! i’m 13 and i’ve only just started at my first dance school with pretty much no experience. i’ve always been flexible and energetic but never got put in a dance class. i’m taking commercial and modern classes😁💕

[@victoriaaaaa.]

a year later, how’s it going? :)

[@pasitapanda]

Danke 💕

[@mariav8806]

Very nice video :)

[@TatianaRooney]

Thank You!

[@amelia_5980]

im 14 and iv been dancing for 4,3 years

[@sampath1215]

I Love you Rooney......, I am following from 2014

[@TatianaRooney]

Wow! Thank you for your consistent support ! I appreciate it so much! 😊😊

[@sampath1215]

@@TatianaRooney you will meet me this year, I am sure about it. Meet you soon.

[@janamalkawi1390]

i have written a coment for a video that i am 14 and my dream is to be a bally dancer alots of people told me that it is too late but it is so okay to me even if i did not have enough mony to go to dance clases i will try doing it at home as much as i can

[@benz9026]

😻

[@christabelfanai4020]

You are soo underated

[@TatianaRooney]

hahaha thanks i guess