In a Day's Work - with Ballerina Sara Mearns

A Film by Ezra Hurwitz
featuring
New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Sara Mearns

[@kristyb9828]

"We are athletes but it's not a competition, it's art. " This woman inspires me a lot. ❤

[@67skullcandy]

me too...I love this quote...very inspiring :)

[@takenoprisoners837]

I danced from age 2 until my late 20's and there were no competitions that I was aware of. We performed ballets and auditions, but never went to a competition. I don't know if that was just were I studied or not, but ballet is an artform, never an official competition. The only competition were my peers.

[@elijimenez7710]

Wow. This is life changing

[@brigittealexander1967]

Me too

[@philipb2134]

In these days of turmoil, it comes as a comfort that Grace persists and seemingly thrives. Thank you.❤

[@exmmaee]

Ballet is the thing that makes me cry and feel sad many times, but I'm completly in love with that.

[@brunamandu3801]

Same

[@sainte5]

but ballet is happiness!

[@k.a.e.3216]

Hi Sara, Although I never danced professionally (wrong feet, wrong ankles, grew to almost 6 feet in my last 2 years, etc, etc), the joy of expressing myself through dance has always remained with me. While I love to watch the "Young prodigies", you remain my favourite dancer because of the emotional side that you present. Of course, your technique is amazing, but it's your artistry that captures me. I often feel close to tears (in a good way!) when I see you dance. You are beautiful inside & out, & I love that young dancers who follow/watch you, are exposed to your artistry & your emotional connection to dance.

[@lynneperkins494]

Love her--she's always been so articulate about her art, motivation, injuries, setbacks, triumphs. A very cool chick!

[@animalpicts]

just a heads up to everyone, NYCB does allow their dancers to bring their dogs into work, so i'm assuming she takes her dog to work.

[@maureenseel118]

The part where she talked about injuries got to me. My family didn't have the money for all of us to do dance and the things we wanted to growing up so I started doing ballet later in life when I paid for it myself. I just this week broke my foot and it was really a tough thing to take. But it's true. I'll get back at it once I'm healed-and in the meantime I can focus on other things that will make me a stronger dancer when I come back.

[@viviswizardingworld7059]

When did you started ballet? I want start too and I'm sixteen next month. I hope my English is ok, because I'm from Germany :)

[@maureenseel118]

+Vivian Alpert I started ballet about a couple years ago. You are a little old (as am I) to consider ballet as a career, however, you're never too old to start dancing.

[@denise3973]

Just dance. If it's inside you, let it out. Feel the music. Rise up. I've been dancing ballet since I was two. I'm 49 now and it's still a big part of my life. Don't think in terms of career or longevity, it's simply joy. I hope you begin soon.

[@michaelpearsonbest]

+Maureen Seel best part in my life teacher said girl has come in put skirt get out there you did it feel great for got how i was dress lot said you did fab out there went home happy as boy

[@brunamandu3801]

Did you back? :3

[@brigittealexander1967]

wow so inspiring and that is why I love dancing. I am planning to do dance therapy after I have finished occupational therapy. I am a bit nervous as I am competing with professional dancers. But I feel like I am flying when I am dancing. I love it when people come up to me and tell me that they were entranced when they watch me dance. At the moment I am doing freestyle and tribal. I also love belly dance.

[@takenoprisoners837]

She's one of my favorites she's just so chill and laid back, she's someone whose probably a really good person.

[@Tindaro.Silvano]

Sara Mearns is such a wonderful artist. I love to see her moving. She is a real Diva! ❤

[@takenoprisoners837]

I love her so much, I think she's just mesmerizing, she seems really down to earth, too. I feel no ego coming from her, which is refreshing☆

[@NiftyKeisha]

I just love everything about this!

[@aliyasharp9281]

In love with this! You are such an inspiration!

[@mydancetv]

Love her!

[@TheKyraathena]

I love u!!!!

[@tsbrausch]

Your outlook on everything is so pure and so inspiring. Truly thank you for those reminders

[@Ingrid0410]

Just gorgeous!!!! thank you for this beautiful film!!!!! Please do more vlogs of your daily life, etc.

[@Jayjen35]

How incredible! Thank you so much for the insights.

[@pineappledanceschool6841]

Thank you!! That was beautiful, inspiring, hopeful. Happy sigh...

[@karenkingrey6142]

What a beautiful film, and Sara is absolute magic.

[@ooimadork1780]

Wow.. she's absolutely stunning 🌹

[@muratemiroglu3610]

Thank you for inspiring me, Sara! You're amazing

[@supersailorsailing2764]

Great dedication: a lifetime thereof.

[@marleahwilliams6257]

Very inspiring, Sara! I hope to be able to get to New York one day to see you perform on stage!

[@elijimenez7710]

This woman (goddess) speaks. And it’s like a life changing Quote. Thank you, Sara! ❤❤❤

[@jnehila]

God, the MOST beautiful dancer and my absolute favorite and inspiration, especially as an adult dancer of 48 who only started my ballet journey 7 years ago. I'm an infant in ballet years...a ballet baby, but Sara, your grace and talent and beauty are deeply inspiring to me and your spirit on the dance floor is who I want to emulate in every class and performance:)

[@giogamez94]

you inspire so many people Sara

[@sujumiss09]

You are inspiring, please continue to love what you are doing. Thank you for the encouragement

[@SocoJ]

THANK YOU THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU. TRULY SPOKE MY HEART HERE AND what you said about injuries give me new found hope to leave it all and get past my own mind. Wishing you all the very best! Cannot wait to see the film!

[@AmyLetitia]

So glad I came across your channel. I love this

[@lizziewilson4522]

You're a beautifully unique character and it's inspiring to listen to you because it feels much more real

[@lamprinimaria9638]

She inspires me so much! This my favourite video.... she teaches you to follow your dreams....if you want to succes you have to try as much as you can....as she says ballet is art....

[@thecrowrains]

....I truly LOVE this video! ...i too tried, I did not reach where I wanted to in the world of dance, but I gave it my all! (UW-Seattle, circa '96) My fondest memories are of graduate dance teachers who tried to instill dance within me! THANK YOU for sharing this Sara Mearns!

[@inga1721]

This is so calming LOL

[@sarahsteinberg6862]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@fatimawitick7789]

Gorgeaus Sara Mearns! You are fantastic!!

[@TheCerealluvr]

This is beautifully done

[@kellym587]

I love this, Sara! You are a beautiful inspiration!

[@ursulaking4411]

I love how her ballet bag is this really cool Le Pliage Cuir.

[@KandeShack]

So beautiful and talented!

[@robertakennedy1479]

Wonderful! What talent and athleticism.

[@clowntju]

I love this.

[@nicol7575]

you're my idol,thanks for giving me hope

[@tarrierf3496]

This Lady is amazing, truly one in a million

[@justagirl8659]

Wonderful video! Great job!

[@marie-armelle458]

quel travail,quelle passion

[@tronyingati]

You are excellent Sara💖💖💖🌞

[@devipiper2745]

Loved Andrea's choreography

[@solarfanwings7330]

Why we love Sara Mearns :)

[@Jhess101AnimeXOXO]

I don’t know if you read the comments but I am no ballet dancer but your inspiration to do what you love is awe inspiring keep it up what you love 🤩

[@gracegunter3208]

she has an amazing foot and her ballet what a great sight

[@sarahleesy]

Beautiful!

[@auntihooha]

Sniff. Brings back painful memories of moving to NYC and taking classes. Having the passion ten fold, but handicapped by tendonitis and the absence of any kind of self esteem. Having the means, but absolutely no guidance or emotional support by teachers or family. Having the technique and style, but feeling inadequate because of my height. I quit and moved back home, and spent the next thirty years in deep depression. I imagine that for every single dancer that does make it, she feels enough joy for all the thousands or tens of thousands that quit. At least, I hope so. This video makes me feel so. Merde! (do they still say that?)

[@carolineandrews6400]

Lolita Chimichanga there are many other ways to dance though? i was refused to go t ballet lessons when i was younger as i was too tall - now i am 6ft 1! (girl!)... and though I half would love to be there - i also know i wouldn't like the regime.. at the age of 33 i am now realising that i LOVE dancng and am making changes in my life in order to bring it into my life some how and also share it with others - whereas in some way ballet does that , i wish to share with other and encourage others to do it, in a less elite way - yes she ways no competition but thats rubbish - there is in the very nature - because not everyone can be a dancer with NYC ballet eh?... anyway i wish you well - what are you doing now!? xxx

[@auntihooha]

Oh, i'm in my 50s now. my passion kind of died when i quit. i plan to take some African dance classes, and I many create a class of my own for old dancers who are extremely flexible but not so strong any more. thanks for the note!

[@bbjonas4233]

Lolita Chimichanga

[@ooimadork1780]

I'm teaching myself ballet.. online.. give it a try!🌹

[@kathymyers7279]

Wow. YOU COULD TEACH. YOU COULD OPEN YOUR OWN SCHOOL . LOOK AT CATHERINE MORGAN. you STILL got farther than most of the female population and were part of the elite. Dang!!! The support YOU never got makes you the PERFECT person to get in there and BE THAT for others!

[@marse9450]

Hi I am Marsella and I am your fan. I saw you for the first time at youtube un those videos of New York City Ballet. I hope that yor estilo dancing. Break a leg 😜 Love, Marsella 😘 PD: I do point to, here at Mexico!

[@BlijVrouw]

Dear Sara, you're my favourite dancer. :) There's a certain sense of freedom expressed in the way you move, whether it's fluid and elegant or choppy and thought-provoking.

[@annalexx]

you are amazing!

[@danicaandreyushkin1085]

Nic video. made me feel good. she has good technique

[@Ernette]

True inspiration ☆

[@DanceOn]

Beautiful and breathtaking! We are so please to have you as our new network partner! Welcome, Sara! #DanceOnFam #subscribe #DanceOn #SaraMearns #Ballerina

[@dancemusicsinging]

omg yay. This is going to be good.

[@sarahkenney166]

My name is Sarah and I go to SAB. I'm 12 years old and I'm going into GirlsV this year. You are my favorite ballerina and I want to do exactly what you do when I grow up! I love you so so much and you inspire me a lot. =))

[@arianna6205]

Sarah31710 when I grow up I want to be a professional ballerina to

[@jasmineprince8595]

Keep working hard at your dream sweetie! I’ll look out for you in a couple of years in NYCB! Good luck! ❤️❤️

[@julesdanser]

Congrats!

[@anyab7623]

She's rubbing her skin so hard at the start of the video!!! Treat your delicate facial skin nicely or you'll damage it! X)

[@pheart2381]

I cringed a bit at the pulling.All the mistreatment of your skin comes back to haunt you when you reach your 40s!

[@zephielovet]

P Heart when your makeup is that thick you have to scrub it off.

[@MotionPictureMuse]

Right?! I was cringing so hard, lol. Even with heavy stage makeup, all that tugging and scrubbing is completely unnecessary and will ultimately accelerate aging. Just find an oil or a cleansing balm that works for your skin and you won't need to do that!

[@TortillaWitch]

I know omg!!! It was almost painful to watch haha! Be gentle with your skin, girl!

[@TortillaWitch]

You just have to find a product that takes it off properly. Makeup removing oils do a pretty good job :D

[@matthewlaurence3121]

The incidental music for this video is amplified too much. I find it difficult to hear what she is saying. Otherwise good.

[@toyesteve]

I agree, it's a shame as you really struggle to hear her :(

[@chloewalker4581]

J

[@nicolegreen6982]

Sarah Mearns and Ashley Bauder are my favorite NYCB dancers. In addition to impeccable technique, they're artistry and performance is breathtaking to watch. I would love to watch both of them perform Swan Lake live but at this point I'll settle for a video. But I can't find any full length videos of NYCB Swan Lake 🥺

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

2022. My admiration and compliments.

[@nlawrence321]

I love Sara Mearns.

[@Gabreya]

Beautiful.

[@sunnyballet]

Very cool person. So real.

[@VeniceArtsClub]

beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@ellabrady2923]

I cried.

[@carlal.5072]

Sarah and Misty are changing the way ballet dancers are expected to look. Both are strong and athletic and not your conventional looking dancer. Each unique in their own way.

[@uaenastar]

This is beautiful, but I really wish that professional dancers would set a good example by allowing their heels to touch the ground while jumping. Serious tendon injuries plagued NYCB a couple years ago, and the lack of heels touching the ground between jumps was the main cause.

[@Stephlovezyou567]

I love sara mearns and this is beautiful......but am I the only one who cringed throughout the whole time she was taking off her makeup??

[@CJ-mn6iw]

Stephanie C no, I physically cringed so hard!

[@cruzcamila3132]

omg yessss it physically hurts oof

[@Lisa-kf4iu]

I did too! Ouch!

[@ivansanders8459]

Interesting, but struggled to hear the words through the extremely intrusive music.

[@lmstenroos]

Awesome video. What an inspiration you are! What brand is the black leotard you are wearing? It is gorgeous!

[@barbaraterracciano7716]

Hi Sara,you are beautiful you are a inspirational thank you😘

[@princessoftides87]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful insight into your life! Just wondering - have you tried using a cleansing oil to take off heavy stage makeup? It melts everything off without the need to tug at your skin. There are many, but the DHC Cleansing Oil is a great one. x

[@338lg]

Gorgeous as always!!!! Also, what leotard are you wearing in that photo shoot?

[@conchitutipilatesdejesus888]

awesome. go to theatre

[@michellehaakensen]

Sara is gorgeous and so inspiring! and nice music in the vid! does somebody know where it is from?

[@heatherfeather1293]

I wish I had stuck with it now. I took ballet from the age of 4 until about 12, then quit because I thought I would rather do cheerleading. I wish I could go back and change that

[@hoahong7752]

Beautiful sound.please give me the name of first sound in video!

[@youandme7328]

Wounderfull

[@brigittealexander1967]

Wow my dancing idol

[@catherinechang961]

Inspiring

[@pam0626]

Does every professional ballerina have to leave home at 15 to study full time? Are there instances where a ballerina can stay in a regular high school, practice after school and join a company at 18?

[@somaticpsyche]

beautiful! what is the music?

[@briannahubbard2005]

you are my idol

[@rosemoss5933]

I love ballet and I want to line day dance for Nycb but I live In England uk and I don't go to any pro school am I to old at the age of 12 to persue my dream and I'm only just starting point any advise and tips on how I can make my dream come true xx

[@fabiavasconcellos9780]

🌹🌹

[@calliejet4499]

does wrapping your legs in plastic and wearing leg warmers actually help prevent injury? I wish their was a study on it or something cuz i've always been very skeptical about whether it really does anything

[@sharon246787]

where are you these days??

[@12killara]

now i'm rather young and i still go to school and just about all of my friends dance and for them its all about who's better, and they drag me into there little dance fights and i usually am the person the lean of first, if not i'm the person they pick on first showing of in front of me, say i do them moves wrong, looking ,pointing and laughing and even more there so mean

[@kimberleymorgan7783]

+killara mackenzie i know the feeling :(

[@mindrolling24]

+killara mackenzie Those people AREN'T your friends- they are BULLIES and don't deserve your friendship. People like them never succeed because they are overly competitive and have no soul. Don't do what they tell you to do- tell them to p*ss off or turn the tables and dare the main antagonist to do something hard. You keep working away and ignore these nasty idiots- if you don't you'll regret not telling them where to get off when you're older- trust me: it happened to me a little bit doing gymnastics and I wish I had told them to p*ss off even now. You're a better person than they are or will ever be.

[@pheart2381]

they sound very insecure to me. being victimised isn't nice. I hope you find the strength to simply walk away from their silliness.

[@gymnaststella2371]

I steel do ballet but gymnastics is my main thing my sister went to New York when she was 15 I'm 14 right now and she's 20 her kreo is ballet and mines gymnastics she a principle dancer as well we live in California right now

[@winterrrsea1674]

Has she ever said what exactly her back injuries were?? I'm super curious because I had a very bad herniated disc, had surgery, and have had such a hard time dancing since :(

[@PavelMy]

Filmed by phone ? ))

[@calisylvers6525]

"Yes, we are athletes but its not a competition, its art." I love that I do want to do dance, but my main passion is gymnastics and figure skating and martial arts. dance is last to me, God is first, I also want to learn painting and drawing and Im a writer.

[@maudevachon3658]

what is the song called at the beginning

[@ninasommer1519]

the poor dog is alone all the time

[@aceydoak8957]

they can bring their dog to the studio!

[@kareenapelawi8935]

Good

[@gabsl1552]

why did she rub her makeup with towel? That's dangerous to rub off. the skin can be harm... :/

[@gabsl1552]

ohhhh that could be.... :/

[@Dane_Youssef]

That wasn't one of those PONDS things?

[@toofany]

I know this was a while ago but I think she rinsed her face with water and was getting rid of the residue from the makeup wipes and blotting off the water:)

[@gabsl1552]

ohhh maybe

[@zephielovet]

+Noora Youssef Khalil ikr XD

[@Xeniaphoses]

What is the music around the time at 2:34?

[@FreSsoOn]

I want to music that plays at 1:28!!