Motivation For Ballroom Dancers

[@kaitlynyip5911]

alexey where did you go?? you got my entire ballroom class through our covid year!! and now after i graduated im looking to your videos to get back into dance!! come back

[@cookingwithkiddos3260]

Alexey why have you stopped posting? Your videos are amazing and so helpful!! It's been soo long please keep posting!!!

[@luvysammy]

Alexey….. can you upload more videos please? Really miss your videos and they’re so helpful! Especially the ones where you sat down and talked to us (like this one). This one brought tears to my eyes because after the pandemic, my body isn’t the same any more and my mind isn’t focused. After watching this video again, I had found the the motivations to dance again. So I thank you! 🙏 😘

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you so much for writing me this comment, I really appreciate it. I do miss posting videos too, I hope to be back soon! Thank you for inspiration 🙏🏻

[@epeeist2008]

@@ballroomwithalexey3951 yes please do come back! I am glad you are safe and would love to see more videos. You are very positive and motivating and I adore your tutorials. I wish you good health and thank you for sharing your love of dance with us 😊💕

[@claudiaklee8695]

After my husband died of cancer I was very depressed but I realised that I have to “pull up my socks” & try to bring some positive energy back into my life. Patrick Swayzee once sad Dance was key to keeping depression out of my life & it worked for me too. Even when you have no partner you can still do latin dance , lmodern dance, line dance ... it’s so much fun & brings joy in your life. Thank you for your wonderful lessons Alexeji

[@landymaui4465]

Still with you, Alexey in November 2022. 😇 All of us ❤ How about, as a restart, making an advanced level 20-element rumba choreography video?

[@katemchardy542]

I danced as a kid and have always enjoyed it throughput my life, informally. I dance because I love it ... I love experiencing the feeling of being in touch with my body and the lift in energy and joy ...... I just love it!!

[@ArtiHoney]

I was dancing when I was a kid - school and university made me stop. I went back into it and god, I love it so much. Ive always loved dancing. I think now I also have the maturity to keep motivated with it. I have an intense, high stress job, but dancing allows me to be creative, and also helps me to develop skills to focus! I could go on forever. All I want to do is dance. If I could retire at 23 I’d keep dancing!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

I love it retire at 23 and just keep dancing for the rest of your life. Sounds like a dream come true! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I really appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@百門天しろ]

ダンスは楽しいからね！

[@landymaui4465]

We are loooking forward to seeing you back here, Alexey :) Your tutorial videos mean a lot to us. We all hope you are o.k. [thumbs up]

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

🙌🏻❤️

[@mynamehere9609]

I started to dance because i thought it would be fun to try something new. when i started, it became something that not only i enjoyed but also helped with my depression. I still dance today, always look forward to my classes and the possibility that maybe one day i will be able to take part in a competition.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you so much for sharing, I really appreciate it. I am happy to hear that you find deep meaning in dancing, and that helped helped you with your depression. It sounds like competition can be a good project for you! Have you tried participating in smaller performances?

[@mynamehere9609]

@@ballroomwithalexey3951 unfortunately no. By the time my instructor said i was ready to try my first competition, covid started. I couldn't risk it since i take care of my 90 year old grand aunt. But the first thing i will try is a competition when covid is finally over or calms down.

[@yvettep1093]

These are very wise words, Alexey!!! Thank you! I dance because it makes me happy but I started at a dance studio because I wanted to learn how to follow and now it has opened a whole new world mentally, spiritually, and emotionally!

[@divinityharrison1054]

I dance because love it and music helps me epilepsy mental health and mind

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Wonderful, thanks for shearing it with us🙌🏻

[@PetrusOmnibus]

Oh I just love the interviews!! Smiling a grand smile here at all those lovely dancers. Thank you for making my day!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

I’m glad to hear you like the interviews Tamarra! Say hi to your girls from me 👋🏻

[@divinitythomas9710]

I dance because I love music and feel good about myself

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

@@divinitythomas9710 This is awesome keep it up 👍🏻

[@jocelynlee1904]

It’s a dancing therapy for me

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

I’m so happy you found a therapy in dance! This is one of the biggest benefit from dancing! Good luck to you!🙌🏻

[@soundwaveprime780]

I ballroom dance because I can't help wanting to. That feeling when you hear a catchy tune, instinctively matching the tempo to one of the 10 dances and the body starts to move. Magic!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

This is awesome! Music makes us move and we can help it! Thanks for sharing Vee!

[@stasaf4218]

We miss your videos!

[@ericonomics]

I started ballroom dance beginning of last year just couple months before quarantine. I started ballroom as a forum for social interaction and going out of my comfort zone and work on my own confidence.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Wow, this is awesome Eric. Good for you! I’m happy to hear that you taking actions. And confidence comes with actions! All the best to you man! I am looking forward for this quarantine to be over

[@gotchaej]

I started dancing at age 54 to add more movement to my life and find a life-long way of staying fit (without going to a gym). It’s added so much more: mental calmness, physical energy, mindfulness, true connection with other people, balance, flexibility, core strength, and on and on. Alexey, this video was perfect timing because I was frustrated with slow progress on Latin motion. It’s hard! I will take your advice and keep working, of course while having fun! Thank you for your Yoitube channel!

[@nikkigrant3751]

I started dancing because I wanted to have something my husband and I could do together. He didn’t like it but I really loved what Ballroom was doing for my body, mind, and spirit. I am so glad I continued ballroom dancing with an amazing instructor who encourages me to keep pressing on through the agony and ecstasy of this journey. I have learned so much about connection to myself, my body, another human being, the Earth beneath my feet, the space around me, and the Cosmos above me. I love the “ah ha” moments , the breakthroughs and being in the flow; but also accepting the failures, plateaus, and disappointments. I love learning and learning about how to learn! Thank you Alexey 🎯🎯🎯🎵

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you Nikki for sharing, your story is amazing! and I really like how you see a deep connection between dancing dancing and your life! Proud of you that you keep going through all of the challenges and experiencing “ a-ha” moments! 🙌🏻😊

[@ilonazaporozhtseva6832]

Hi there! Actually, it was my dream to dance since my childhood, but I didn't manage to find time for this. I thought, I had not enough time for studying, so how could I also spend time for dancing. Fortunately, I have changed my point of view when I was 22. I was able to study, work and dance! For half a year I was dance Latin American dances (cha cha cha, rumba, samba etc.) and I was so energized as never before :) But then I moved to Germany, I had to get used to my new life. When I was ready to start looking for a dance school, the Corona time began. Luckily, once I came across this KZbin Chanel Ballroom with Alexy and I started to dance alone at home. I have already learned Cha cha and Rumba! As Tonny Robins said, °°°Motion creates emotion°°° Exactly, dancing makes us feel alive, motivated, and inspired. Many thanks Alexa for your work!!!

[@amaleh9297]

Dancing is a passion !!!! It takes me to a magical world where there is the music and me (when I exercise alone) and partner. It’s like a therapy for the mind the soul and the body!! Thank you for your video , so inspiring!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Right on, you have a great passion! It’s just amazing how it can be so therapeutic for a body soul and mind!

[@shelikesmath20]

I dance because it's a way to bring immense joy to myself and others! Partner dancing lets me give my partner a gift, of feeling good that they can create something with me. I just want to show them a really good time so that makes me want to keep working on my skills but also my attitude and generosity to them is super important. Thank you for the question!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you for the answer I really appreciate it! love it 🙌🏻

[@SabinesTestbild]

20 years ago I took dance classes and did that for nearly 5 years. Retrospectively this was the best time of my life, I guess. Last year I saw JoJo Siwa dancing with her female partner Jenna on DWTS and I immediately was on fire. It all came back to my mind, all the fun and the satisfiying emotions dancing generates. So, the illusion - or call it magic - JoJo and Jenna created on the dance floor is currently my strongest motivation. I'm >50 years old now and it will be hard to find an appropriate female dance partner but I'm willing to do. And I'm sure your videos will help me remember steps and routines, getting in contact with my body again and show me a lot of new things. I hope you will be back soon with new videos. Till then stay save and happy dancing. Greetings from Germany

[@lindamccray9739]

I started ballroom dancing because it was on my bucket list. I had no idea what an amazing adventure it would be now and I dance because it makes me feel good about myself, is the only form of exercise I enjoy, and it the only way I can tune out everything else in the world for just a little while🙂

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Linda thank you so much for your respond! I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying your adventure! 🙌🏻😊

[@Gemini4Kanon]

I have to thanks Alexey again for this video! I feel it was a game changer for me. I watched it three times to make the message goes deep into me. Context: I have my debut in one week and a half in a competition in Japan (yeah, I like hard challenges: me, Spanish man living in Japan and having Japanese partner and instructors) and last weeks I was feeling exactly like he described in the video… the more I push harder the more “bad feelings” came to my mind. I think this video appears in the best moment to redirect my energies. Will focus on the “Why do I dance!” Again, thanks a lot!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

🙌🏻

[@sschalkwyk]

It is my escape from reality. It is fun, it is something unique to everyone. No one looks the same on the dance floor. Thank you for reminding me about that.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you absolutely right everyone is unique! 🙌🏻😊

[@andrianastavropoulou6942]

I have always looked forward to my dance classes even though I had my ups and downs. I've been to 2 competitions which were great experiences. Now that we are in quarantine I realised how much I LOVE latin dance and it is just a part of me missing all the time even though my family doesnt understand me. 😒 In 2 years I am going to university in another country and I am afraid I will stop dancing cause I will need to find a new dance academy and I dont know if i will have the support of my family.... I just dont want to stop cause Dance actually made me who I am today, taught me that everything is possible if you are willing to work seriously for it. Dance is pure happiness and blessing💖💖

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Adriana, it sounds like dancing is important for you, so I am pretty sure that it somehow will find its own way in your life! Just keep enjoying it! All the best to you!

[@noprobllama9747]

Hi ya Adriana, which country are you going to uni in? The UK universities have a thriving competitive ballroom dancing scene if that's where you are headed. If not try and find out if those unis have dancesport classes/teams.

[@andrianastavropoulou6942]

@@noprobllama9747 hey! I am going to Greece(if God helps with the exams😂) but thanx for your advice!! I will definitely do some research now that I know there are these uni progams. I just dont wanna be this kind of ex dancer who binge-watches dance videos on random days and cries in sweet nostalgia ya know😂cause I am kinda her now on lockdown.🤦‍♀️I know it's my responsibility to keep my dream alive, but I just hope I won't lack motivation when the time comes. All the best 💖💖

[@noprobllama9747]

@@andrianastavropoulou6942 Hi Andriana, funnily enough, I didn't 'find' ballroom dancing until I joined up with the university society as a complete beginner. If not then maybe you can find a partner and compete if there is an open circuit? Absolutely understand the pain of missing dancing during lockdown. We should be gearing up for the nationals at the winter gardens in Blackpool in a months time.... instead we are grateful to have online lessons from our coach. :) Good luck

[@TheFaithfulpetfriend]

I started dancing because I wanted to try something new when I turned 50. Now I have discovered my body can do so many things i never knew! I am in better shape now than I was at 35! I’m 58. And who knew I would ever compete?! Dancing has made me a a better person in all ways! ❤️. I want to learn as much as I can to continue the journey.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Oh my gosh yes 👍🏻 this is incredible!!! So happy to hear this kind of stories! I really appreciate you sharing it, this is motivates and inspires me! Thank you , and keep going,it feels like you are in the right track! 🙌🏻

[@kerriangle0214]

When I dance, I forget about everything going on in the world for just a few moments and can stay mindful and present-focused. It also connects me on a deeper level with my husband, who is my dance partner. And finally, I dance because it is the funnest form of exercise to promote great health and well-being for the mind,body & soul!💃🏻🕺🏼❤️

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Yes, thank you so much Karrie! I just love everything you saying. And I’m happy to hear that you value all of it that in dance! All the best to you and your husband 🙌🏻

[@superbleep]

I dance because I can express things that words sometimes can't, you can tell stories with just your body, simply incredible. I dance because connecting with your partner(s) and with the music is like creating a small bubble out of time and space. I dance because it's fun, I dance because it makes everything around me brighter.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you Bobby! I’m glad the dance make everything brighter for you 🙌🏻

[@svetluskamcz]

Thank you for your words of encouragement 💖💖💖. So fun to see so many familiar faces in the video😄I'm gonna have to go back to the studio soon to see them again😍😍

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Yes definitely I miss you Svetlana!

[@jannamattia]

Dancing helps me overcome my shyness. I love the challenge, the joy it brings, and the partner connection. It helps me maintain fitness after long hours of painting. There’s nothing like it.

[@janbenjamin1340]

First of all, I want to thank you for your videos! I have always loved to dance and my husband and I joined a studio a few years ago. This brought us closer together, we made wonderful friends, learned to connect with our selves and just had a blast! I can not imagine a life without dance!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Wonderful, it makes me really happy to hear this! And I’m glad you like my videos! All the best to you guys🙌🏻

[@annagoat1556]

I love when my body moves in the rythm. I like watching myself in the mirror when I dance and make progress. During isolation I user to imagine myself in very differrnt place, dancing with my boyfriend and friends together and happy

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you for your response Anna, it is definitely a challenging time to learn how to dance, but we will go through it! Keep doing what you do! All the best to you!

[@ANYADISCO]

Какой молодец! Спасибо за видео! Так кстати в нынешние времена! You covered most important things people don’t talk about. You’ve lived through all the highs and lows and shared them in such descriptive way that resonates ( I am sure) with everyone who’s passion is dancing. We all need this kind of encouragement.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

спасибо вам большое! I’m happy to hear this video resonated with you. I agree it’s crazy times, we all need some encouragement to go through it. All the best to you and thanks once again 🙌🏻

[@DIYCEMENT70]

Nice video

[@kathysmith4320]

It makes me happy. Wish I would have started 67 years earlier💃

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

It makes you happy now, that’s the most important! Thank you for your response Kathy! And happy dancing to you!

[@sweetmadelines7364]

Just found this video so a little late: Why do I dance? It makes me happy. It’s my therapy and I need it for my mental health. My time in the studio w/ instructors is just for ME. During that hour and 30mins each week I’m not a wife, mom, business owner, maid, chef, baker, artist, sister, daughter, etc... I’m just me.... I do it for ME

[@mk6661]

Thank you very much for the many videos! I like to dance because when I am dancing I learn to love myself. And I feel connected to my partner, to the other dancers, to my Creator...When I am dancing, I am just HERE and NOW and it quite tastes like eternity... Thank you to help me keeping dancing in this difficult "covid-restrictions-time"!!!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

🙌🏻😊

[@jhagios]

Thanks for this motivation. Many of us need it I think. Me included. It is even harder when you have to keep being motivated, when there is no partner and no competition in sight. Still, even then, when I dance and move to music I can forget everything else for this song. And just live it and feel it. So much joy it brings to move to music...

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

I absolutely agree, it’s been pretty tough times. But it’s great that you can forget everything else for the moment you’re dancing. This is really great! Keep it up, and keep enjoying yourself! 🙌🏻

[@Carlinette22]

It's hard to keep motivation alone at home, so thank you for this video (and all the others)! 😊😊

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

I totally understand you, glad to hear that it’s resonated with you! All the best, and keep going!

[@tugboatcaptainCC]

I have PTSD and focusing on a physical task can block out a lot of that background noise. I also think it is healthy for me to exist in my body, like, really exist and connect with it. I've found dance also introduces me to new friends.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you very much for sharing! I completely understand you when you saying that it is healthy for you to exist, be in your body, and connect it. This is very good! And dance community is really awesome! I appreciate your respond, how long have you been dancing ?

[@tugboatcaptainCC]

@@ballroomwithalexey3951 I’ve been dancing for five years and I am fairly new to ballroom dance. Before this I was a cheerleader and gymnast. Between the two of us, I think cheerleading and gymnastics made my body strong, but dance made my body smart. So, I will stick with dance for a long time. Thank you for your content

[@anutkints]

Как вовремя это видео появилось у меня в рекомендациях) как раз нахожусь в перезагрузочном состоянии. Только что вышла из карантина, и он выбил меня из колеи, многое перосмысливаю. Думаю пойти учиться в другой стиль) Спасибо за видео

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Аня, я тебя очень понимаю. Сейчас очень многие в такой же ситуации как и ты. Развеется и попробовать себя в других стилях, И просто насладиться танцам всегда хорошая идея! 🙌🏻😊

[@roycaspillan6504]

First of all Thank you Alexey! I was searching for How to properly do the Jive Kicks & Flicks?! and your tutorial was the most fun & easiest to follow👍👍. & for that Thank you very much! Also this Q&A video of yours asking Why do someone dance? is really refreshing & truly touched me💙. I dance because it is my ultimate passion and as cliche as it might sounds it really doesmakes me happy☺. With the current pandemic it is really challenging but thanks to TikTok & KZbin I'm still able to do what I love. & sharing it and hearing people that it makes them happy watching me dance is the best feeling ever! Plus Dancing is FUN! Alexey, you're a very talented & a soulful dancer. THANK YOU AFAINCFOR sharing your Talent with us! I wish you the very best & please continue inspiring all of us. Take care and stay safe my friend. Mahalo & Aloha!🤙 Your newest Subscriber & a Fan Roy C 😉

[@matandch]

Because it’s cool!

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Absolutely !!!👍🏻

[@youtubedilaitdance]

I dance to know and control myself better. At the beginning I just wanted to learn the figures and rules, but then I started to think about the sense of the movements...

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Fantastic man, thanks so much for sharing🙌🏻😊

[@nicolasjaralorens2567]

Saludos de Chile

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

😊👋🏻

[@CaroBbH]

Alexey, hope your family is ok during this atrocious time.

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you very much for your concerns, it is very tough times for Ukrainians🙏🏻

[@meghanchristensen6512]

Hi, I have a question. I am on a ballroom dance team and some of my friends on team tell me I am very stiff when dancing, what exactly does that mean? And how do I fix it?

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Hi Megan, this is very common for us to get stiff when we dancing. You need to bring a bit more awareness to the parts of your body that tight and consciously let go of tension without losing the integrity. It is a process so don’t expect to fix it right away but rather make a commitment to consistently work on bringing more awareness to your whole body. 🙌🏻😊

[@meghanchristensen6512]

Oh okay that’s some good advice, thanks!

[@landymaui4465]

Alexey, please

[@Corina_Christina_Scordalides]

Hi Alexey! Why don’t you do new videos? Is everything ok? 💝

[@anderserdasej]

When is the next video? 💃💃🕺🕺👯‍♂️👯‍♀️ :-D

[@meliagre]

it’s hard to keep motivation while having online classes and having no partners

[@realitysven]

Alexey I think you're brilliant and you've helped me more than you know.... Can I ask your advice on something that is bothering me with my local dance school please

[@ballroomwithalexey3951]

Thank you, I am very glad to hear it! Yes sure you can ask, I will do my best. If you want you can send en email to [e-mail]