so grateful for your support. You guys got me here and I can’t wait for this new chapter together. Comment below who you want me to bring back on the channel next week
@user-oc8od5wc5g5 ай бұрын
We need u to have Bileysok & Nicole Laeno please I love to see them together , Since the day I found your channel i can’t stop watching Biley and Nicole content
@BetteBlaze135 ай бұрын
Kaycee
@blessit20695 ай бұрын
Kaycee
@rizqyanainsani97215 ай бұрын
Please bring Bailey, kaycee, ken, kida, nicole, and the others too OMG ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@meernam.35705 ай бұрын
I don't know who you'd be able to get, but I know a while ago you did at least one dance video with members of Now United. (Heyoon, Sina, Sofya, Josh, etc.)
@MegaCrow1225 ай бұрын
Sean and Kaycee, they have been a huge inspiration for me and seeing them grow up and evolve as their own dancers has been surreal
@ddRlover165 ай бұрын
Literally followed them since they were like 14 and it's so crazy seeing their growth and evolution as full fledged adults now 😱 so beautiful
@njabulomolotsi665 ай бұрын
Nicole laeno as well❤
@annebenitez23405 ай бұрын
Yes to Sean and Kaycee.
@pranavkachwaha43025 ай бұрын
Yess please ❤
@pgrobinson56755 ай бұрын
These are also two of my favorites
@IrbyOCD5 ай бұрын
I had no idea your back story. You have risen from the trenches of backstabbing friends, theft from record labels and you always maintained that smile and passion to bring dance to those who were just like you. Thank you I’m 54 and too old to do the things I always did in my bedroom but too shy to do in a dance class but I love watching you get our youth involved and breakthrough some of their insecurities. Thank you for all you’ve done
@kneeslappeer36084 ай бұрын
im seen women and men way older than you make dance content and create platforms. You can do whatever you want don't let age stop you trust there is a place for you in a dance studio.
@OlivReme4 ай бұрын
It's never too late or too old, you can find your own rhythm and comfortable place to do your art, but tried it!! Life is too short and we have so much potential to do incredible things ❤❤
@ClaireJohnson-te4jdАй бұрын
Never give up on your dreams 🎉
@bhoominandkar88595 ай бұрын
Bring the OGs back.... Bailey, kaycee, chachi, nicole. I miss watching them dance with you
@colyen285 ай бұрын
Kenneth, Gabe, Josh, Will, Tati, Sean and Kaycee
@HurleyJoe8765 ай бұрын
@@colyen28Can’t forget Jayy Hancock, Jadyn Hernandez, Audrey Lane and Mia Mugavero. They are considered og’s to me. I miss the old squad days.🥹
@HurleyJoe8765 ай бұрын
@@colyen28Don’t forget Jayy Hancok, Jadyn Hernandez, Mia Mugavero and Audrey Lane. I miss these og’s from back then.😔
@lidiachico26235 ай бұрын
@@colyen28what about Sierra Neudeck!!! Was an absolute fan of her🙌🏼
@CarOBe-kg3uu5 ай бұрын
Bailey is about debut in a kpop group
@lukhozade1024 ай бұрын
Everything this man has said regarding dance after covid is SOO VALID! And it's like people don't appreciate the storytelling through a 90sec video or 2 min routine. No one has the patience anymore and whatever you're cooking Matt, WE ARE STARVING AND CANNOT WAIT!
@atifahibrahim35425 ай бұрын
If we're being honest, a lot of the popular dancers today got their following because of Matt and he paved the way for choreographers and dance vids on KZbin! I've been here for so long and will continue to support you!
@valeriag82055 ай бұрын
A lot of the popular dancers didn’t get it from Matt, but from their own hard work and being recognized from videos since they were 10. Kaycee for instance didn’t get popular when she was in Matt’s classes. Neither did Sean Lew. And then there’s people like Ysabelle who built her way up to the top herself.
@mcbryanbarlizo73395 ай бұрын
@@valeriag8205 Matt as inspiration is insane
@worldofprincee54515 ай бұрын
I like matt but paved the way for the ogs would be Janelle And Willdabeast….
@MarlinWheeler4 ай бұрын
Never seen somebody so wrong about something
@worldofprincee54514 ай бұрын
@@MarlinWheeler not wrong at all if you go back like way back to 2008/2009 a lot of the ogs dancers was in willda beast videos maybe even earlier. But yk up to the point where the situation happen with Will and Janelle. Give credit where it’s due. Will and Janelle walked so alot of these choreographers can run. Let’s be real.
@HeavenNY4 ай бұрын
You’re proof that hard work and determination pays off. People will always be jealous of the success of others, sadly. Some of us rally behind people and celebrate and are thrilled to see them succeed.
@teefeedee4 ай бұрын
Proud fan here since 2016! Discovered a lot of amazing dancers (Ken, Bailey, Sean, Josh, Tati, Sienna, Kaycee, Julian, Gabe, Will, Sheaden and more) through your videos. Thank you so much for the comfort your dance videos have brought me, Matt. So much love!
@ConTroll873 ай бұрын
This one ☝🏽
@KileyOhl5 ай бұрын
I have literally ZERO moves, but am OBSESSED with watching people who do. It gives me joy. YOU give us joy. ❤
@ofthegirl5 ай бұрын
Not me crying into my Dunkin over this 😭 When I was little I wanted to take dance classes but my mom was very religious and AGAINST DANCING! I have so much fun now watching creators and watching these videos from home where I can (thankfully) dance along like no one is watching. It sucks that KZbin wasn’t paying the bills, but you have put a smile on my face with your choreography, & I’m looking forward to this new path!
@jll92285 ай бұрын
I agree. I loved just watching your videos. Awesome!
@austejabielskute90555 ай бұрын
I agree whatever makes you happy i feel like nicole laeno would be so fun but ofc your choce but im really happy for you decision just bc im also a young dancer but idk if i will make it😅
@aracelygomez64935 ай бұрын
Girl SAME! Why I didn’t pursue my dance career 😢
@maxias54 ай бұрын
hopefully u got ur mom out of ur life too
@DJOrbitDecker5 ай бұрын
Bailey Sok for sure was one of the standouts when I watched the channel. She was my gateway into dance and eventually kpop
Proud to be part of Matt Steffanina fever last 2016-2019. What an era 🔥 Looking forward to see you dance with Bailey, Ken, Sean, and Kaycee again! 🥹
@kenyajackson6565 ай бұрын
I want to congratulate you on your strength. It takes strong mental awareness, true desire and infallible dedication to your craft to survive the hardships you faced. Thank you for inspiring this 52 yr old to keep going though hard times through dancing. No matter what anyone says, you are a true inspiration, not just through dance but through your kindness. Many blessings and you will always have my support.😊
@goddessaset4 ай бұрын
Jealousy is CRAZY. Smh... thanks for sharing your story! This is truly inspiring. It just shows that what's meant for you is for you. And if you keep fighting, you will make your way.
@itz_cathlyn60735 ай бұрын
It’s still so crazy to me that I started dancing because of your videos back when i was 11 or 13. Thank you for never giving up and continuing to grow in the path you want to take.
@VirgoBeautyxo3 ай бұрын
I had this video saved on my watch later list & now watching it. I feel it was definitely needed & a message from the universe. It’s okay to go through these things, hearing your story, knowing that it’s not over & the end of the world is truly inspiring, & motivating. It’s encouraging & gives me a lot more hope that we can make it through this thing called life. Thank you so much Matt for sharing your story. We love you & continue to support you on this journey ! Keep being you ! XO🫂💖🫶🏻
@rebeccarodriguezkeogh43885 ай бұрын
Matt, you have not changed just the lives of your dancers. I KNOW I'm not the only observer that has felt such visceral joy from you and your content. The inspiration we have felt as we have watched an entire generation of dancers grow - as dancers, but also as young people to adulthood. Thank you for all of it, and for what you continue to give. I loved watching Kaycee and Sean grow and transform, but the truth is that SO MANY dancers cut their dancing teeth on your channel. I know that you'll choose well.🥰💃🏼
@fathinnurhidayah13475 ай бұрын
bring all the OGs baaaack!!! sean, kaycee, bailey, sienna, and whoever!!! Been watching you grow and growing with you!!! Matt, your dance with the others are amazing! The smiles you bring around you is so bright. Cheers to a new path and journey for you, may you continue to groove the way you move in this new chapter!!! Stay hip!
@GraceandFranz5 ай бұрын
Yes! Sean and Kaycee collab would be cool too and to see him choreograph a piece on them
@mayasl13395 ай бұрын
If it weren't for you I would probably not be a dancer today. I was injured for years and couldn't dance, but watching your videos kept the dream alive for me. I remember how so many times, as I walked on the treadmill to keep myself fit, I would watch your videos as I walked, and that would keep me motivated to be able to dance once again. Thank you so much. So glad you are not quitting. I was scared of possibly hearing that you would be shutting down the channel. Glad to hear you are evolving and taking it in a new direction. Sending you love and support! 💛
@Rachel-mr8es3 ай бұрын
My passion for hip hop dancing was 100% supported by discovering your videos as a kid and learning from you. Thanks for creating such an impact on my love for dancing
@NekoWaifu5 ай бұрын
This story😭 when they say everyone in LA is fake it's no exaggeration. I never thought of you of just as a KZbin dancer. Thank you for working hard and never giving up
@nikkipew4 ай бұрын
This is a gross generalization from a local. And usually the fakies are not natives. They come from small towns seaking opportunity just like Matt, where he created his dreams here in LA! Its a tough city when you are in an industry like Matt. Jealously is a helluva drug. It takes courage to come to a BIG city and believe in yourself, LA is one of those places and it takes time to cultivate a community much less a positive self-concept of yourself. So yeah ppl are fake when they don't know who they are. Peace
@princess_niya24074 ай бұрын
The fake ness that comes from LA is from the transplants(nonnative people ) not the locals
@GetUnwoke20 күн бұрын
The fake ones are the transplants from other states who move here for fame and fortune. They have this image of what a Californian is and try to lay it on thick with their fakeness. Don't diss the native Angelinos like that. 🙄
@lizabines_5 ай бұрын
bailey, sean, gabe, josh, kenneth, tati, kaycee & nicole!! literally all the ogs inspired me to start dancing :’)
@colyen285 ай бұрын
These are the ogs
@HurleyJoe8765 ай бұрын
Don’t forget Jadyn Hernandez, Audrey Lane, Jayy Hancok and Mia Mugavero. They are to me og’s I miss from watching back then also.
@lizabines_5 ай бұрын
@@HurleyJoe876 YES
@mariafernandadelacruzvazqu67775 ай бұрын
OMG! You were the one who literally inspired me to start in this dance world, bring back all your amazing students such as Bailey, Kaycee, Ken, Sean, Gabe, Tati, Josh, Nic, just everyone pleaseee🥹🥹❤️🔥❤️🔥
@TheSaturdaySpot5 ай бұрын
@@lizabines_ julian deguzman shyaden Gabriel
@kritijain76055 ай бұрын
Matt, I'm not even lying when I am saying this, but you literally are the reason why I have come so far in my dancing today. I remember when I was 13 and I came across your dance videos, and all I wanted to do was learn dance but I didn't have the opportunity to do so in a proper studio, everything I know today is because of you- you inspire me so much and I want to be exactly like you. I am so sad to hear how the industry has treated you but trust me when I say, you are a beacon of hope to all aspiring dancers including me. Cannot wait to support you on your journey
@kristinemaeaquino20784 ай бұрын
Me too 😢
@deblh114 ай бұрын
I'm 59 years young and have been following your dance choreography for years. I love your work. I can't dance much anymore, but I sure enjoy watching others creativity. I really love Sean and Kacee. They are amazing individually, but I love watching them dance together.
@leeannfragosa42315 ай бұрын
Not to be predictable, but I loved Sean lew and Kaycee rice. Always been obsessed with Bailey Sok as well. This has been years and years and years of support. Would love to see this reconnection! More valuable than a 10-sec video.
@MrGivesuccess5 ай бұрын
Matt, i know this is one of a billion comments but you saved me. In 2017-2018 around when you made that tutorial for MIA i was out of shape and not feeling so great. I was over weight and sitting around the house eating feeling sad. I wanted to start getting fit and found you videos on YT. I was always into dancing since i first was able to get into club I had a tight group of friends who also loved to dance and we went to diff clubs and got the dancing started. People would be standing around waiting for the first few people to go out and dance,,, we were those few people. Then i was in ARMY and family stuff happened and then after my kids grew up I was sad and bored. You got me up and helped me lose 50 lbs dancing to your videos. They were hard enough to challenge me but not so hard i gave up. I was in best shape of my life after losing that weight and eating better bc of your videos. I would start my day dancing and working out. I got up to 50 pushups from 6 when i started and felt amazing. Then covid came and shut down my favorite places to go dancing and now I gained back that 50lbs. I need to start over too. I am 57 years old this year but i know what i need to do just have to get it started...lol I just wanted to thank you for your help with bringing back dance to my life.
@elizabethbaca25355 ай бұрын
Great story, wishing you the best!
@dc2_dancer5 ай бұрын
I've been watching your vids since I was 10 years old. I'm gonna be 20 Inna few months, and I never realized how much it affected you and the dance community at first I thought u were gonna say u were done with KZbin
@MattSDance5 ай бұрын
Wow congrats on your journey, sometimes we all need a reset. Hope you get back on track, we’re all rooting for you 🙌
@Yahseersmith5 ай бұрын
@MattSDance I always wanted to join your dance team when I was done high school I went to prom I was shy to dance on the dance floor in front of everyone but when everyone cheered me on I wasn't shy no more me watching your videos helped I always wanted to support you ❤❤❤❤
@kindlelight5 ай бұрын
It's so sad that we can be so clueless about what's going on behind the scenes and just judge from appearances. This almost made me cry :( I hope this goes well for you!! You deserve it and more! Would love if you brought Kaycee or Josh Killacky!
@bexiexz4 ай бұрын
ikik
@raquellimusic4 ай бұрын
Matt so proud of all your hard work! Thank you for pulling through the heartaches and kept going for all of us! So excited to see the new videos and hear all the new stories! One day I'll get to dance on one of your videos with you!
@emilymackay12294 ай бұрын
Sean, Kaycee, Bailey, just all of those icons that I grew up watching! I've been watching you for at least a decade now and it makes me so happy to see you finding your way again!
@dozer115 ай бұрын
I love that you’re reinventing yourself. Taking a break from things can be what you need to restart things in life. It’s depressing how cutthroat the dance industry is, let alone entertainment industries overall can be. Can’t wait to see what you share with us next.
@bexiexz4 ай бұрын
so real
@MsJothe5 ай бұрын
I’m 68 years old and when I start watching your videos I wish I was younger and join your classes. The fun the energy, the kids behind you. That was refreshing to watch. Thank you and I can’t wait to see watch’s next! I will be watching…Again
@cecarblanco99335 ай бұрын
Wow you are really old. Unfortunately we can not go back in time.
@abutterflyloves11 күн бұрын
I really can't tell you how long I have been a follower of yours. All I know is I am 52 years old, and raising an autistic granddaughter who is now 11. Life gets so rough for me sometimes. Life is easy for me, compared to her, who is severe non verbal. Can you imagine that? She loves music. She lives on KZbin, Pandora. She makes playlists. She searches. She introduces me to new music. I spent years watching your dance videos when I was down. Your positive energy, and your community raises me to keep on going. Anyway. Yesterday Monica found APT by Rose and Bruno Mars. And it stuck in my head because she played it several times. Algorithm to today, I am strolling reels or whatever, and there is your class dancing to APT, which lead me to this video. You keep rocking Matt. You inspire so many of us. It doesn't matter if we are dancers, or music lovers. Your videos shine. You and your friends GLOW into my life. Never ever settle. Never ever give up. I will be here. Monica, my granddaughter will be here.
@Avhtjuh5 ай бұрын
Since I saw Kaycee on your channel, I really fell in love with her way of dancing. I hope you bring her to the channel😊
@imegacameplz5 ай бұрын
is kaycee the obese girl?
@diligenthands99524 ай бұрын
Hi Matt Steffania. I can not tell you how much joy your videos have brought to my life. I was a little kid and I would practice your choreography with my brother and my cousins. It became a highlight whenever I have guest over. My love for dance started with you. Even after having scoliosis surgery, I determined in my heart to learn how to dance and I joined a dance studio near to me. I opened dance shows and did solos and all of these things I never thought possible after surgery. Thank you Matt for being an absolute light. You're not just a KZbinr Dancer Choreographer, you're an inspiration and the very embodiment of light and hope. I pray that the same joy you have brought to my life, you also receive daily. Love from Trinidad💓, Johanna
@tigerjsteal5 ай бұрын
Please have Bailey Sok & Sienna Lalau on. They have kind of took a hiatus from social media and I think it'll be dope to see what they've been up to and also dive into their decision to pause. I'm so proud of you Matt and can't wait for this new wave of content!
@zenac28535 ай бұрын
They seem really busy and are onto different things now but I would love to have them on this channel too though
@ICBrandy5 ай бұрын
@@DaveTugwell He literally said in the video that he is bringing back people or would like to, to show what they have done and are currently doing now..He also asked for people to comment on who we would like to see on the channel..They said nothing wrong but the obvious.
@christopherlaw91845 ай бұрын
Love your new direction Matt. Great idea. Wishing you success and blessings 🙏🏼⭐️🎉
@busybody53815 ай бұрын
There's a rumour that Bailey Sok is a KPOP Idol trainee now in Korea
@BiancaCampuzano5 ай бұрын
i believe bailey is actually training on being a kpop idol. at least thats the rumor going around(apparently pictures got out?) and people have been hyping her suspected girl group since its from a label part of a big label
@nonsense374Ай бұрын
Matt, you and every student I saw on your you tube videos are what I love watching.. I know I’m not the only one with crazy full appreciation for you and all your students.. your evolution sounds amazing, I look forward to the next chapter..
@2873lonewolf5 ай бұрын
Whatever motivates you Matt, that's what you are destined to do/be. You made it from basically nothing, TWICE, the world is your canvass. Looking forward to the next step in your journey, and I'll be there cheering you on.
@jll92285 ай бұрын
Yeah twice, that’s just crazy! To have that much determination twice and get those millions of subscribers twice. You are loved around the world. For your content and for your heart that you put into everything.
@okaylesssgo5 ай бұрын
Please bring Bailey Sok! Last you danced with her was in 2020! I miss seeing you guys dance together. I know she's busy but I hope she comes.
@MIchaelMiranda775 ай бұрын
don't see Bailey coming back anytime soon since she is supposedly gonna debut in Kpop group
@justmytwocentsdontgetmad5 ай бұрын
From what I know, she's been based in South Korea and is currently a trainee set to debut in a Kpop group soon
@jiminlover82125 ай бұрын
@@MIchaelMiranda77wow I didn't know that
@okaylesssgo5 ай бұрын
I know that. But still it would be nice if they collab again.
@auliaryubyjane93155 ай бұрын
@@jiminlover8212she'll make a debut under the blacklabel anytime soon
@A.G.Rich515 ай бұрын
I'm 42 and been watching you for 8 years starting since we were stationed in Germany in the Army. My wife and I love learning your routines
@TheSurfthehorizon3 ай бұрын
Matt, you have my support in whichever way you decide to go with your career. You have always been an inspiration since the beginning of your career. From watching wade robson, Chris brown to you. The industry is always gonna be tough and all about the money, but your fans like myself are inspired by you every day in reaching our goals. Being ourselves and loving what we love..dancing and wherever the music takes us. I have always wanted to come to L.A. and support your class and get a chance to meet one of my idols. Never stop dancing because of others. There maybe a handful of people who are jealous and hate what you did for yourself. But there are SO MANY MORE people who look up to you and your videos and not the trend. Thank you for everything you do. You remind me every day what I love.
@laishani35665 ай бұрын
Bailey Sok needs to come on! Really inspiring to hear your story as well and for you to be vulnerable about sharing these things, because it takes a lot of bravery. Wishing you all the best on your new goals and milestones :)
@hpz15604 ай бұрын
I would love to see the girl that got bullied . She gave me strength to overcome anything. Matt you are amazing .
@jason.sunassee3 ай бұрын
LETS GOOOOO, im so happy that the old content is coming back. i wanna see fik shun and if its possible the crown cause they have always been 2 of my most favourite dancers and funny enough i discovered fik shun through you. Even when i was in primary school i would watch your videos over and over again and to see this come back now that im in uni is honestly so cool.
@ARI-qv7md5 ай бұрын
omg matt 😭 i think we all want to be selfish because we love your choreography, your videos, your personality, etc. but you’ve made so many people happy through your videos, and you deserve to be happy!! i hope this new journey brings you so much peace, happiness, and blessings ❤
@bidangshreebrahma32385 ай бұрын
I loved seeing Bailey Sok, Kaycee, Sean in your Videos. Thank you, Matt, for inspiring and motivating many of us. I am not a professional dancer, but I watch your dance videos almost every day, and they motivate me to dance and stay active. I have been watching your dance videos since 2013. You are not only an amazing dancer but also an amazing Teacher. I am grateful that I had the chance to attend your dance workshop once, and I can’t wait to attend your future dance workshops. I can’t wait to see you in Cologne. Keep inspiring us as always and you deserve all the success. I love you Matt ❤🎉
@GospelChick_5 ай бұрын
I almost shed a tear at the end YEEEESSSS!!! I'm so excited. I miss all my favourite dancers and all those amazing moments. I guess life caught up with everyone. Please bring back Bailey, Sean, Kaycee, Sienna, ALL of them. This warms my heart so much and I wish you more joy and fulfilment in your life.
@iowangirl1068Ай бұрын
I have watched your videos for years but never knew your story. What an incredible story! Keep going! Don’t stop. So happy and proud of you.
@gloriagi94995 ай бұрын
Never realised you're one of the OG youtube creators, what a rollercoaster of hardships and triumphs you've had so far. So happy and proud of your success, but most of all - your unrelenting spirit in pursuit of self-actualisation and achieving your goals and dreams. It would be great if you can film a series, where you travel the world and connect to local communities, exploring their folklore and traditional dances and storytelling
@MyTypoLife5 ай бұрын
You are literally the GOAT of KZbin dance everyone doing TikTok and dancing on the internet owe you a huge THANK YOU...you've inspired millions and help even change my life in the world of filming back when people didn't even know what a Ronin was you gave myself and so many others a chance so at least from me, THANK YOU. I will always support if not in person then from the bleachers. 8:47 needs to be the most replayed. Cause the people around you that want to be in your spot so bad will want you to fail more than anyone else and that can break some people and cause the failure to happen. And yea i better get a invite to talk about filming with you haha
@MattSDance5 ай бұрын
Mannnn, I will forever be grateful for the work we did together. You helped me level up every piece of my production from the Ronin shots to VFX, you were always down to try new ideas and push the boundaries with me. Some of those early DanceCon videos from 2016 & 2017 still hit today. Been so happy to see your evolution too, with your craft and becoming a father. We all grown up haha. Maybe one day we’ll have to run something back! Really appreciate you bro 🤝🫶
@MyTypoLife5 ай бұрын
@@MattSDance Appricate you too brotha and its a must so we will something crazier than we have ever done before.
@johannasze47115 ай бұрын
I agree ❤
@daleanthony77185 ай бұрын
This is a testament to the fact that building your own world is really what matters, rather than trying to fit in with the world of norms and trends. I love this creator so much. I have been a subscriber since 2014. Thanks for bringing it back-the true essence of the art of dancing!
@bexiexz4 ай бұрын
this
@feisu2174 ай бұрын
Stay strong @MattSDance when i watch your videos I'm like ready to bringing back my past when i was love dancing and after i watch your videos many times i would take your choreography and learn it from your own channel, man you're the best choreographer on youtube, please stay safe there and keep making new contents whatever it is, we will always support you, peace and love from saudi arabia my man
@radhachenna32905 ай бұрын
Been a loyal subscriber and consumer since I was 14 years old, im 25 now. You were always one of the most genuine and kindest youtubers I've had the pleasure of watching. So proud of you and the journey you went through to get through this point. Thank you for telling us your story! I can't wait to see you thrive doing what you love whether its dancing, filming, traveling, etc. Your happiness is what matters the most!
@BelArtist5 ай бұрын
You’ve been giving the community so much, it’s only fair that you feel fulfilled in return 🥰 I’m here for it!
@MattSDance5 ай бұрын
appreciate you so much 🫶😅
@Yahseersmith5 ай бұрын
@@MattSDanceI am here for you I will always support you and your career
@nataliebrandon91524 ай бұрын
I knew some of ur back story but never this in-depth. Never have I thought u was a KZbin dancer as watching you teach and helped so many to rise and now this shows how real you are.
@not_her552 ай бұрын
I found your channel in 2014 and loved your teaching. I would come home from school and try to learn the dances from your videos and just watch them for fun. I actually checked your channel a few months ago to see if you were uploading content. So glad you are back on here!
@DorcasDiaries5 ай бұрын
It's crazy how seemingly mature people would gang up on someone just because they come off as successful. Very sad, but I'm glad that you rose above all challenges. You deserve every success you get, Matt. And oh, please have Matt from Matt and Abby on your channel
@HigherSelfVlogs5 ай бұрын
I think it is so normal as humans to not pursue just 1 thing our whole lives. I feel that there is pressure for everyone to choose one thing and stick to it as far as a job. The fact that you didn’t get paid from your KZbin videos and still continued to do it just shows how truly passionate you were about it. I think it’s completely natural to go in a different direction, as when we do things over and over again, it may get boring after a while cause it’s not new any more. I’ve personally faced things like this throughout my whole life. I also have adhd so that may be part of it 😅 But thank you for being honest with us. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision to make considering how long you’ve been making dance videos on this channel. I’m excited to see who you have on the channel in the future! ❤
@loveforgood75205 ай бұрын
I can understand that.
@LuvStonedDIVA5 ай бұрын
So proud of you Matt! I would love to see Chachi, Bailey Sok, Sean Lew, Kaycee Rice, Ya Ya and maybe Galen Hooks on the new format. I think what you do is amazing and where you're going will be awesome. I can't wait to see what's next!
@markcarroll62523 ай бұрын
Yoooo. I'm proud of you. For never giving up, of course but, also for the shifting of gears. Making a move like this isn't always easy. Being able to see a new or different path when the fire has dimed ain't any easier. I've always loved dance and many forms of movement . I'm kinda old now and I lost the fire completely but when I found your material it rekindled that love and passion. I was late finding your videos but they helped with some dark times and , still do. They still bring joy and I'm still catching sauce that I missed the first dozen times watching. I look forward to this new thing with anticipation.
@tonnyvelazquez99015 ай бұрын
Matt Steffanina i'm a dancer from Argentina and you are a f*k*ing legends.We support you in whatever direction you take your carrier. Love youu
@JessBeautyJunkie5 ай бұрын
I've watched you for years. I deal with some significant chronic health issues, and when it's what I call "the witching hour," and I can't sleep or get comfortable at 2am, I go to your channel. It always helps distract me. I'm SUPER excited for this new direction, and I'll be watching along the way as always! My pick is, like many others, BAILEY!!!! Josh would be great, too!
@lovinglife36345 ай бұрын
As part of an older generation, I love the heart behind this new journey. No doubt you will continue to do great things.
@anna89964 ай бұрын
I've been watching your channel since the fifth grade. I'm now a freshman in college. I never had any real training or studio experience, but your channel has been one of the main components that kept my love for dance alive all this time.
@yantinglai71835 ай бұрын
Wow, matt, I wanna thank you so much and I can't believe that when I knew you back in 2019 in Melbourne when knowing you had 10 million subscribers on KZbin, I thought your life was sorted and you had it all...and then you were so nice that day coz I was just a volunteer in the class at the Space studio in Melbourne but you let me took the class for free. You also took time to take photos with everyone and I took one photo with you... and I just remembered the humbleness you kept even you became famous, and I am forever grateful...Now I am studying in United States and visited Millenium a couple of times, and I just wanna say thank you for keep helping people, because of your energy and love for dance got passed in me, and I was able to chase that light and go a little bit further than I could ever had imagined. So thank you and I wish your new chapter in life nothing but the best...Namaste.
@benjamin20915 ай бұрын
2014-2017 prime matt steff IMO i watch alot of your videos that time. Whatever you do we support you!
@sksunshine48605 ай бұрын
I am a 51yo woman from Canada who first saw one of your videos back in 2019 and I started following you because of the joy that exuded from you in your videos. I am a complete klutz and trip over minute bumps in the sidewalk so watching someone do intricate moves in unison with you was incredible. I have noticed less joy in the few I have watched but have to be honest, your videos haven't been hitting my feed recently. I look forward to seeing where you are heading and will check for your content rather than waiting for it to appear. You've stuck through it and I respect that, can't wait to see what's next!
@sabrinabecker-q2y2 ай бұрын
Dancing since I learned to walk. Took lessons since I was maybe 5 or 6 years old. Ballett, Jazz, HipHop, Tango, Walzer all! Suddenly I found u. Love your style of dancing! So smoooth and OnPoint.
@jesettnoarin29585 ай бұрын
I'd never imagined myself crying on one of your videos. Few years ago, I didn't knew how to properly dance and thought to myself that I'll never be a great dancer. I've watched almost every single one of your videos from 2014 up to this day. Na Na was the first ever dance video that I've watched from you and it even had the names of the dancers at the bottom, but actually Slow Motion was the first ever dance choreography that I learned from you, and I learned it with the help of your tutorials back then. Few years later, I'm now a captain of my university dance team, and have danced in such big places here in my home country, the Philippines all because I learned from your dance videos. Hope to see you on tour again, Matt. Hopefully I can afford your classes when you come back here. Thank you for doing this, thank you for being such an inspiration, you will always be my first virtual dance teacher. Love to have you and the OGs back, Bailey, Ken, Sean, Gabe, Will, Josh, Kaycee, Tati, Taylor, Andy, Sierra, Sheadan, Soni and even Aidan.
@tyvenchyy5 ай бұрын
Hey! Matt my nam is Tydiss your story really moved me I’ve been a dancer/choreographer 11 years. I from Stockton, California where we can be overlooked for the most part in Cali. I understand how it is grinding to the point where it didn’t get better or anywhere anymore. I went from not dancing as great in my elementary school, joining dance clubs and dance teams during high school, to working in dance studios, to comps, to having my first dance studio in Stockton the 1st to have one at the age of 21 in my hometown. With all of that happening of course there was so much passion I have and lost of it , pain, and perseverance I had to go through including the Covid period. There’s so much I want to share including what I’m capable of. Hopefully you can bring in some local innovators/dancers into your new creative experience you have coming soon. It was always a blast learning the choreos you made with amazing and talented dancers/choreographers on KZbin. Glad to see you pivoting into a time where the dance scene feels dead or not as fun anymore. I’m happy for you and hope I get to meet you one day! Much love and respect 🙌🏾✨
@sonic-ee1dd4 ай бұрын
I am so happy that you said this, with tiktok and short videos still taking over everyone is so focused on that short, instant feeling. What you are going to do now will hopefully bring back the stronger, deeper connections and emotions. I cannot wait for the next videos!
@trixie68045 ай бұрын
Im 56 and for the last 8 years watching your videos has been the highlight of my day... Thank you..Just keep on keeping on and I'll keep on watching!❤
@user-lr1jf7jc5t5 ай бұрын
im 25 now been watching him since 17
@trixie68045 ай бұрын
@@user-lr1jf7jc5tI never even looked at KZbin until I started watching him and his peps on here. For a long time thought it was his dance place and everybody worked under him.😜 I love watching it makes me smile.😁💜
@Steph-4124 ай бұрын
My sister was one of Matt's biggest online supporters, she passed a few years back and I would watch his content just to feel connected to her. But through that process I also became a fan. His work ethic, love of teaching, and genuine soul hooked me in and I'm happy to support content that feeds his soul and provides fulfillment. Best of luck Matt. 💙
@sailormoon57604 ай бұрын
❤
@iseejewelz38744 ай бұрын
Daaaamnnnn that just made me Hella tear up. That's such a sweet way to feel her near you in a sense❤
@youwillneverknowmynamelol74014 ай бұрын
My condolences 🩶 I know she’s smiling over you rn
@Steph-4122 ай бұрын
@@youwillneverknowmynamelol7401 thank you so much, that is such a comforting thought. 🤍
@Steph-4122 ай бұрын
@@iseejewelz3874 I miss her so much I really do feel closer to her when I'm doing things that I know she loved. 😌
@above09245 ай бұрын
I have to say that your shift really inspired me, I'm also part of your generation and I love your authenticity and you really finding what truly makes you happy. Keep dancing and bringing that magic.
@rebel_angel033 ай бұрын
I am so excited for this new time I watch your dance videos since 2011 and I’ve learned so much from you. I love the videos with Bailey and I’m happy for you. Not only that you’ve achieved so much but that you gave us the chance to dance and learn even if we couldn’t afford dance classes. Thank you so much and I hope your feeling better with this new start! ❤
@laurenkateart94965 ай бұрын
You're the reason why I loved dancing I even went to your dance workshop here in the Philippines. Please bring back the OGs, Bailey, Sean, Ken etc. as in all the OGs, name it. We will wait for your comeback, Matt.
@yshn_rys5 ай бұрын
I was on Mia Mugavero's tiktok live last few days and she shares about her love to dance to the point that is it hard for her to give it up and to live between passion or career. She also mentions how you still looking and rooting for her. So please, I would love to see Mia Mugavero dancing with you, again. And I would like to thank you too for being my first inspiration to my very first journey in dancing. I could still remember back then when I was around 9 yrs old, I don't have phone so I would go to computer shop and stay there for like 2 hrs just to watch and learn your videos. So thank you. I never thought that your journey was literally upside down but I'm glad and happy that all of your achievements blooms You deserve it!
@empresspandagirl9615 ай бұрын
I really love Bailey Sok and ever since i saw her on your channel and how much she grew ive always wondered how she's doing. She's an incredible dancer and an incredible person.
@Noone-w7w5 ай бұрын
She is actually rumored to be debuting in a K-pop group this year under THEBLACKLABEL. She’s choreographed for multiple K-pop idols as well!
@empresspandagirl9615 ай бұрын
@@Noone-w7w o.o that's amazing!! I wish her the best of luck!
@insomniac_025 ай бұрын
She is how I discovered this channel!
@nicolelopresti73082 ай бұрын
Wow Matt. Great story! I had no idea you faced all those obstacles along the way. You have heaps of courage and perseverance. I've loved your videos from the very beginning! Looking forward to the next chapter.
@Qub3rs5 ай бұрын
Evolve and change... do what you need to do... the fans will be here... Let's GO!!!...
@Kri_Kittens5 ай бұрын
Omg... I've only joined Matt's community recently, but never got to know his story since I'm still quite new here, and never took any of his classes. I remember seeing him on TikTok in Covid, but never realised the opportunities choreographers bring to their dancers through a screen. Matt, your story is so inspiring, and I admire your persistence and resilience so much. I'm not an og fan, but based on others' stories of success, such as Mr Beast, it's usually more based on deeper meanings, such as your new message here. I totally agree with this change and I really like it because it's a new idea - I've never heard of anyone who interviews dancers and shares their stories in such a chaotic industry, nor have i heard the stories of my own favourite dance teachers before, so you can be the one to bring them to the internet! I absolutely loved listening to yours, so I'd definitely enjoy listening to all the others. I'm all here for it and I'm really excited!! Please interview Kelly Sweeney and Guy Groove - the teachers who gave me so many opportunities, even from a world away, and who i appreciate so much ❤❤❤ I'd love to listen to theirs too. Please don't quit dancing overall though! You're an amazing dancer and we love you, Matt! Dancers can always find their love for dance again when stepping back from the industry. Think about it :) This is can get so big, I'm so excited. Let's go Matt, you've got this!!! 🎉🎉
@kerstinfemurer94265 ай бұрын
Definitely all the OG kids! Kenny, Gabe, Will, sheaden, all Josh’, Sean, dtrix, Bailey, Kaycee, Mia, Tati, Amanda, Audrey, and a lot more! You’re so strong and have a pure heart ❤
@FrancisL-ed4ic5 ай бұрын
Don’t forget Julian, Sheadon, Nicole.
@awesomegirl51905 ай бұрын
Don't forget Ryan
@FrancisL-ed4ic5 ай бұрын
@@kerstinfemurer9426 oh wait Soni bringas
@lovethecherryontopofmyhalohalo5 ай бұрын
Kenneth San Jose also!
@colyen285 ай бұрын
The ogs mentioned here
@catrinarae3 ай бұрын
What I have missed the most from your channel have been the dance academy videos! I am sorry that your career journey has been so full of strife; but I hope you know how grateful so many people are to you for all you had created! My covid exercise routines were ONLY to the videos you created, and to this day my favorite exercise days still involve your routines. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you find exactly what you've been needing to be happy; and I am SO EXCITED to see more from you. Love to you from Shippensburg, PA ❤❤❤
@krijnheijnen54304 ай бұрын
Thank you for having the guts to tell your real story!! Have watched your vids since I was a little kid, just learning about the dance scene. I’m grateful for your input on not only the dance community but also as a inspiration for other dancers around the globe, trying to make their passion a success. Excited to see where your channel will go from here! And keep listening to yourself, because greatness will come from it! Thanks from The Netherlands
@916Goukisgirl5 ай бұрын
You are one of the main reasons I started following various choreographers and dancers. Your videos and so many others have helped me through some difficult times in my life. I'm excited to see this new direction!! There's so many people to pick. First choice is Bailey!
@amandasieveking5 ай бұрын
Matt, I am so proud of you for doing what makes YOU happy!!! You're a true inspiration for many! Thank you for always staying true to YOU!!!
@MattStefanina5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your lovely comment and support 🥰
@2tr6dinquwjos4 ай бұрын
I’m so excited for this new chapter!!!!!! Seeing a glimpse of Kaycee back with you made me emotional 🥹 so many amazing memories of the magic you guys created together!!!
@Triple6Lyricist5 ай бұрын
Matt Steffanina with his crew and the Just Kidding family got me through tough times in 2015-2018 man it was a time for the platform those years
@shelbymyricks88115 ай бұрын
Yesss😭😭
@Triple6Lyricist5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the likes guys
@charity98705 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for bringing us joy over these few years!
@jenniferpoe74843 ай бұрын
I’m 53 years old, and you helped motivate me to start dancing again after 25 years. I never got to do street dance or hip hop, because that was just getting started back then. I’ve watched your videos over and over again, and I love this genre of dance especially the culture and community of it. I joined 2 dance groups, but unfortunately COVID shut them both down permanently. Thank you for your dedication and inspiration. Whatever you do, do what you love. ❤
@MsNetta1823 ай бұрын
Let’s go🎉💯🙏🏾
@awesomeandrew52665 ай бұрын
You know, this pulled at ALL my heartstrings! As someone from a small town in VA as well, I relate to a lot of what you went through. In fact, I even relate to a lot of your early journey as a dancer. Thank you for this, and I look forward to seeing where you go from here.
@yeannlimartinez71555 ай бұрын
First of all Thank you for never give up!! I am 46 years old and I love to dance so much. You are one of my top choreographer. My dream is to take one class with you, and although I do not consider myself a great dancer, but only to dance and have fun with you will be AWESOME!!! Never Give up Matt!!! You make so many people happy!!!! We need that!!! Our world need people that make others happy!!! 🙏
@Kevin-hq5os5 ай бұрын
We’re going to support whatever you do!
@keepshining22 ай бұрын
Matt you made dreams come true for a lot of us who are unable to even pay for a dance class. You somehow made it possible for absolutely anyone to learn dancing in such an awesome way. I am so touched and heartbroken to hear you went through all that. But also happy to hear you mostly did it because of the connection you felt with us. Thanks man. And much a success for the upcoming chapter. For me I honestly will support whatever your heart guides you to do and what makes you happy. THATS WHATS IMPORTANT.
@HasumiChiaki5 ай бұрын
Bailey & Kenneth ❤ Been a fan of you since 2015. Soar higher. We believe in you and in the contents you share. Sending you love and support from 🇵🇭
@ogthugbhabie57815 ай бұрын
Yessssss ofccc, Sean,Kaycee,Bailey omggg all the Ogs 😭
@melaniinlayy5 ай бұрын
and Tati too!
@livelaughhowdy5 ай бұрын
Your journey is insane, I feel like you never think about what people do to get to where they are until they tell you. It’s crazy really, this is really inspiring. I love what you’re doing and new goals are always awesome, so excited for this!
@Maureen-sm7qmАй бұрын
Damn, dude - Matt Steffanina, you have NO IDEA how you have kept me company, kept me inspired, and possibly even kept me alive in my dark and lonely times. I'm not a dancer, but your videos fill me with joy. Every time a new song comes out that I want to dance to, I always search "choreography by Matt Steffanina" and only look for you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@jersey83825 ай бұрын
I still remember being in high school and waking up every morning feeling tired and just like a robot getting ready for another day of school. I really enjoyed art but of course there were always voices telling me against it. But every morning I would go to the cafeteria and open my laptop to watch the latest one of your videos (or rewatch my favorites). These videos, seeing your students laugh and dance, genuinely enjoying their craft, gave me so much motivation. It completely turned around my day and I could feel the energy from each class. Thank you so much for pushing through and CARVING your place. I'm so proud of you for not giving up and pushing for the future you wanted to see.
@dariaso89445 ай бұрын
Matt, you were the one who made me start dancing at the beggining of quarantine and now its been more than four years dancing. It has certainly changed my life in a whole fulfilling way. I thank you for that every time that I think about it. Be happy, I only can wish you the best in your career and life.
@b1ancaas5 ай бұрын
you’re the reason i started learning dance/choreography. never been to a dance studio, im matt-taught, through yt haha. so so thankful for all your hard work matt.. you deserve all the appreciation you get!