🩰 My first BALLET PERFORMANCE at 30 showed me anything is possible. Here's what happened.

[@VeronicaViccora]

Have you ever done something you never thought you could do? Share it with this amazing community down below so we can all inspire each other. Reading your comments always makes these videos all the more special.

[@emmalalaloo]

I asked my mum a few months ago if I could start doing ballet and now I'm doing my first show with my dance school tomorrow and on Tuesday and I'm wanting to become a dancer/ ballerina :)

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@emmalalalooWOW!!! Omg good luck! You must be incredibly excited. Look how far you’ve come! 💕🫶🩰

[@moonhunter9993]

I did ballet shows (classical, contemporary and jazz) as a 46 year old mother (of a 6 year old). I was sick for 14 years without a diagnosis but eventually got better and went back to dancing inspite of being overweight and unfit. Loved every minute of it. Good luck on your journey and thank you for encouraging us all!

[@fairyfarms]

i am SO excited for this video. as someone who is just starting ballet late.

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@moonhunter9993 this is sooooo inspiring! Thank YOU for encouraging us all! let this be a reminder to anyone who feels held back, it's possible to get out there and dance no matter who you are!

[@rosekatlyn]

Inspired me to sign up for my first class this week! Starting to pursue dreams at 27

[@Flowens_]

You go girl!!!

[@kteacoral]

"It's good to start before you feel ready to do things because you're capable of so much more than you even realize sometimes!" AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!

[@Stewalebeth]

I love this too. ❤ A quote that really got me going while job hunting was “you can be uncertain and still be ready”

[@fairygal8223]

Love, love, love these words!!!

[@baharmonyy]

i love seeing the beauty and athleticism of ballet within a diversity of bodies in this video

[@VeronicaViccora]

ALL bodies have a right to do what they love

[@GorgDjdjd-wo4dy]

this isn’t accurate, and there’s no fat dancers in the serious ballet world, never will be. It just won’t happen. Like ever.

[@CaiCanMake]

@@GorgDjdjd-wo4dyyou think maybe people are doing this for fun?

[@GorgDjdjd-wo4dy]

I’m just saying in general anyway. There’s no damn athleticism in fat people 😭😭

[@mermaidopulence8539]

Omg sis look at you go, I'm so happy and excited for you. You have truly come a long way in such a very short time and even your confidence has even gotten brighter. Also I couldn't help but looking at your beautiful port de bras which is constantly improving day by day. As a fellow adult (returning) dancer we have to lift each other up and encourage each other to not give up when things may feel tough. Merde to you and your fellow dancers.

[@VeronicaViccora]

You are sooooo kind! I couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much for the encouragement about my port de bras too. It’s been a big goal of mine to improve it this year so that means the world!

[@mermaidopulence8539]

@@VeronicaViccora you are very welcome sis. My big goal to improve is my flexibility, it's slowly coming back but when I first returned to ballet it wasn't there and it was eating at me all the time. It's one of those things that you just have to stop and tell yourself "everyone has flaws that they are trying to improve, you aren't the only one". That has been the biggest push for me that has gotten me through a lot of tough times.

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@mermaidopulence8539 you're 100% right on that! I think there's something that every dancer in the world is a at least a LITTLE insecure about. but you've got this! one step at a time!

[@mermaidopulence8539]

@@VeronicaViccora thanks and so do you. Happy Dancing 🩰🩰

[@Alexiz2000]

U r my inspiration, I started ballet at 13 and it’s been so demotivating seeing girls at my academy already en pointe (I do consider that jealousy) and you’ve motivated me so much, you go girl..,

[@julijepp]

I recently had my first ballet performance too! I found a group in my city that is for adult dancers seeking performance opportunities and such, there's a fee for studio use and we pay for our costumes but I got a small commission that covered the costume price and a coffee haha I felt like such a fraud leading up to the performance and would get so anxious before each rehearsal and ultimately the performance was great and I improved so much since starting and your videos actually helped me keep motivated, inspired and keep my cool lol. My performance turned out better than I expected and it was so rewarding bc it happened to be a performance for a fancy senior home and the residents just looked delighted afterwards and they really enjoyed it. I only started dancing in 2020, and my training was off and on in consistency until this year, so I may still feel a little fraud like but I love dancing and performing and I'm so grateful for my opportunity and so happy for you that you got to perform this!

[@VeronicaViccora]

I am SOOOOO so excited for you. What a huge accomplishment this is for you! That really does sound so rewarding. Thank you for sharing this to inspire others and me too! It’s so awesome to hear other stories of people following their dreams out there ❤ Thank you for the kind words about my channel but YOU did that. Keep going! ❤

[@kiaraeijo]

Girl, you’re not the only one! Performance Anxiety in the Classical Music World is also very common. I can tell you from experience (I’ve been playing the flute for almost 20 years, I’ve suffered from performance anxiety since I was 16, I’ve been getting professional gigs since I was 19 and I’m almost 32 years old) that it never goes away but you have to keep working on it. Those hoops that you were looking at for your costume are for the tutu and I love that you guys are dancing to Cinderella (Prokofiev is probably one of my top 5 favorite composers)

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@kiaraeijo ohhh I bet you’re a gorgeous flautist!

[@samanthab8222]

I just want to say that your stage presence especially for not having performed before was AMAZING. Seriously!! I have seen people who have taken for years that don't really know how to look engaging or enlivened on stage. Keep going, brava!!!

[@julijepp]

Omg! I just realized I saw one of the ladies in your group's "I did it!" post in the ballet sub reddit! I didn't even know you were in it too! Small online world 😂

[@VeronicaViccora]

WHAT!?! I need to see this subreddit! That’s so awesome. It really is a tight knit community and I love it ❤

[@rllyjuli7482]

awww that was me hahaha 🩷🩷🩷

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@rllyjuli7482 omg HIIIII lol

[@jinsoulsbetta]

that’s so great! you all looked gorgeous, your work paid off

[@emmalalaloo]

I love the way you use your hesd when you dance, it adds so much expression

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you so much! It definitely still needs improvement but I’ve been trying to focus on it more so that means a lot! 💕

[@Stewalebeth]

@@VeronicaViccoraepaulement for days!!!!

[@hellohvj]

You did SO GREAT in your performance! Performing is so freaking scary and you're so brave for doing it. It inspires me to keep pushing myself to do things that scare me too. Much love! ♥♥

[@VeronicaViccora]

Yessss!!! Keep proving to yourself that you’re capable of so much more than you thought! And thank you so much for the encouragement ❤

[@clarelewis2543]

Thank you Veronica !! as an older teen I started ballet just a little over a month ago and your channel has really helped me stay inspired . Keep up the good work !! 🩰

[@Elizabeth-xv8kg]

I am SO PROUD OF YOU! What a full circle wholesome moment 🥹🫶🏼🩰🩷

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you so much for the enthusiasm! It makes it so much more special!

[@estherhinds6314]

You're such a beautiful dancer! You're so inspiring! Really making me want to dance more and have more joy in it! And your arches and arabesque are GORGEOUS! Don't be so judgemental of yourself (of course critiquing is so important but that's not what I'm talking about), that was a lovely performance and I'm so inspired!

[@VeronicaViccora]

aww thank you so much!! that's so so encouraging! I hope you're out there dancing joyfully!

[@tzoe875]

Isn’t it odd the fears we assign ourselves that hold us back. Way back when (the 80’s) I stopped ballet because I had larger breasts. All the traditional ballerinas at the time could go braless and it was before good sports bras and Misty Copeland. I loved seeing you try on your tutu. I’m so pleased that you pushed yourself! You didn’t make a goofy face.

[@lexisjackson8481]

Omg beautiful performance!! You don't give yourself enough credit. So much grace✨️ Don't ever give up💎

[@VeronicaViccora]

aww thank you so much beautiful angel! hope to see you again soon sometime!

[@KayAlexandria283]

Your port de bras is so beautiful! Keep it up, you’re an inspiration! ♥️

[@VeronicaViccora]

Awww thank you so much! That really means the world!

[@KayAlexandria283]

@@VeronicaViccora Of course!

[@AKTrumpet97]

Congratulations! I’m not a ballet dancer but I am usually in the pit as a trumpet. I like doing ballets and operas more than classical concerts. It’s a much more relaxed environment in the pit than up on stage. I have been playing trumpet since I was 5 and I was in my first professional symphony in my junior year of high school. Since then I’ve done the Tchaikovsky ballets a few times over and more than a few operas and of course the regular season classical concerts. Life of someone in the music community (you included) is hard work and dedication. Keep up the amazing work! Congratulations again on your career. Also nice touch on the Egmont overture as your intro. Beethoven’s only Ballet is Creatures of Prometheus. Hope you can do that some day! Ciao!

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@AKTrumpet97 thank you so much for the positive encouragement! I’m always so fascinated by musicians! Sending you all the best for your career too, hard work and dedication definitely IS the way for us!

[@AbbasDaughter777]

Absolutely stunning! Watching you perform and fulfill your dreams fills my heart with such joy. I've kind of given up on dance outside of my apartment lol 🤣. But it's beautiful to see all you other girlies doing it big and with grace. Sending so much love and prayers. 😘💗🙏

[@VeronicaViccora]

sending so much loves and prayers right back! no matter where you dance, it's YOURS

[@gnat383]

So Veronica, you are awesome. Around December last year I found your channel and it helped me gain confidence to sign up for ballet as an an adult! First time ever. I got tired of being a passionate admirer and saying “well maybe next lifetime I'll be a ballerina” and said, hey, I'm grown I can do whatever I want! January I got my first class and just last week I had my first performance! We did a variation of Balanchines rubies, on my 26th birthday too (kind of funny that ruby is also my birth stone). I'm so glad you performed too and you looked so beautiful! So thank you for being such a positive force in the world, and sharing your ups and downs on your journey with all of us. 🧚‍♂️🙌

[@nykarriwilliams6251]

You are so inspiring me I am turning 30 in Jan and had decided I was going to pursue my unrealized forgotten dream of ballet last month and discovered your channel! I have beninge all your content and ❤ you lol team capcorn🙌🏾-Thank you for share your journey and I am so happy for you congratulations on your first official performance

[@VeronicaViccora]

YES team Capricorn!!! You must be so proud and excited for yourself! Congratulations on following your heart ❤

[@starbean9]

You technique looks so freaking good! I'm so inspired❤

[@VeronicaViccora]

Wow thank you! Of course it needs so much work but it’s so encouraging to know we really can and DO improve over time! Keep following your dreams out there!

[@kaypattersonvlogs]

I've been looking forward to this vlog so much! From one artist to another, I've watched you develop as a dancer and I am so proud of you! You are a beautiful dancer! Congratulations! You DESERVE this!!! You all did great! Also...sadly, I've learned there will NEVER be a perfect performance. There's always gonna be something lol. You do the best you can and hope you don't trip and fall. 😂I thought you looked amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us ❤

[@daryador3847]

You are amazing!!! So happy for you and your progress!! Thank you!

[@VeronicaViccora]

thank you so much for the encouragement!! it means so much

[@thestudentloangal]

Love to see the holes/raggedy-ness of your ballet flats....you can tell you're actually using your foot/toes! A big wake-up to me was when my ballet teacher commented how fast she went through flats and I thought my shoes last me years! Because I am not good at working through the floor!

[@VeronicaViccora]

to be fair, these shoes were actually my old teachers that she gave to me so I can't take all the credit, they already had some wear and tear. but just this year they started getting holes in the toes and I felt so proud! learning to really press through the floor has been such a gamechanger, it really strengthens your feet and makes everything so much nicer looking!

[@AnnaAnna-zi8ri]

How great to do something like this! And even get to partner with someone! Thanks for sharing it!!!

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@AnnaAnna-zi8ri yes!! It was such a wonderful learning opportunity!! Thank you for the encouragement!

[@samridhi8741]

18:31 looks like Natalie Portman’s house in black swan😮 also, thanks for inspiring!

[@gerbertela]

Congratulations! I've been watching you channel for a while now! We're around the same age, and my first performance was this year (age 31), so I totally feel you :D. Q: sewing your ballet slippers? I've never had to sew mine, only my pointe shoes. I wear Capezio or Bloch slippers, though

[@luizacosta-no5pd]

GIIIIIRRRRRLLLLL OMG, you inspired me to start ballet at 18, and I'm going to dance my first ballet rehearsal in 4 months!!!!!!

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@luizacosta-no5pd yesssssssssss!!! So beyond excited for you!!! 💕🫶🩰 18 is a wonderful time to start! Many of my teachers (who went on to have amazing professional careers) started around 17/18. Keep following your dreams out there 💕

[@luizacosta-no5pd]

@@VeronicaViccora 🩷✨️😭🩰

[@SkylarWinderland]

Veronica I'm so proud of your amazing progress!!🩵🩵 I'm sure your inner child is filled with joy...just like your heart when you're dancing!! I also had my dance performance not long ago and I understand how you feel!! You did so so well and I'm sure there will be more performances to come!!☺️☺️

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@SkylarWinderland awww congratulations and thank you so much! How did you performance go?!

[@SkylarWinderland]

@@VeronicaViccoraIt was so much fun!! I feel so powerful and in my element when I'm dancing on stage!!! 🥰💪💪 I'm sure a lot of dancers feel it too!! 🩵

[@claireleib5943]

Wow you've improved so much, you look very elegant! It's so inspiring to see you put yourself out there :) You're right, sometimes we need to do the things we want before we're "ready". Spoiler alert: we'll never feel ready to do the things that scare us!

[@VeronicaViccora]

EXACTLY! If we always wait until we’re ready, we’ll probably never do anything worth doing! Thanks for the positivity! Sending you so much love ❤

[@meghancomo96]

You are such an inspiration, Veronica. Seeing the improvements you’ve made even in the last 2 months is incredible! Keep doing what you’re doing! It’s so exciting to follow your journey and I’m rooting for you every step of the way 😊 You were BORN TO BE a ballet dancer❤️

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@meghancomo96 wow! That you so much for being SO kind! What a wonderful human you are 🥰 rooting for you out there as well! 💕💕

[@patriciasantiago2996]

So so proud of us!!! Love seeing all the improvements and progress we made 💕🩰

[@nalus5192]

I'm so proud and happy for you Veronica! Thank you for inspiring us to reach for more in dancing.

[@EmL-kg5gn]

Omg that’s amazing!!! Your inner child must be so happy and proud 🥹 You and the others are already such beautiful dancers. It was also nice of them to be part of the vlog too! So sorry about the personal thing that happened and I hope you’re either okay or finding ways to cope 💕

[@VeronicaViccora]

aww thank you so much saying that, you're clearly such a sweet soul. I feel very lucky to have a viewer like you

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@VeronicaViccora Oh that’s so kind of you! Your videos are really inspiring, I love them. I’m in my late 20s and after I’ve been to physio (for a back injury and also general weakness from fatigue) I’m hoping to start ballet too 🩰

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@EmL-kg5gn wishing you a healthy recovery and a beautiful dance journey ahead!

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@VeronicaViccora Thank you so much!

[@ReedReed-ql7xs]

You all looked so beautiful in your costumes! And you danced beautifully too. 🩵

[@ToriHanson]

You did SO GREAT in your performance! It inspires me to keep pushing myself to do things that scare me too even when it gets hard. Much love! 💕💕

[@VeronicaViccora]

you can do this Tori! thanks a million for all your support, you're the best!

[@moonhunter9993]

You should be proud of yourself. I think you looked great in your performance!

[@spacekitten8788]

Veronica, I am so excited and happy for you! It is wonderful to see the performance. I love the energy of it and it looks so fun. You continue to inspire me and give me hope. I too, one day, hope and dream of learning and practicing ballet despite all the challenges. Of course my inner child also dreams of performing in pretty costumes and pointe shoes. I am thrilled for you and your pretty blue tutu!! Thank you for sharing your journey! XOX

[@MarshaNovak]

Great video - your enthusiasm is truly infectious- and your technique is looking good!

[@eshawk2059]

So so so happy for you! You’re doing it ! You’re living your dream! 👏🏼🎉👍🏼❤

[@aidasoto2936]

Muy lindo felicidades a todas por igual 😊

[@micaela_c]

My eyes definitely got watery seeing you try on the costume for the first time! 🥺 Congrats Veronica!!

[@JunekoVT]

so cute how your significant other was so excited for your rehearsal! :P

[@LillyMatter]

I am 14 and I have been wanting to do all since I was a kid. I’m 14 now and I still don’t get to do it because I’m broke. I’m hoping to get a job and maybe I can start when I’m adult. You inspired me a lot.❤

[@jessicab6131]

Loved it, want to try ballet too ❤ Will turn 30 this November 😄💕

[@Lalasdiaryy]

Sou bailarina brasileira e assisti seu vídeo inteiro sorrindo, você foi demais e sua alegria é contagiante!😍👏🏻

[@peachymomoring4180]

I’m 16 and I want to start ballet soon this is giving me motivation ❤️❤️

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@peachymomoring4180 yessss!! Sending you all encouragement!

[@ebalsdon5870]

When you said you do this for the child 'you', that made me well up. That's totally me but I hadn't been able to think about it that simply! Also...your performance looked like so much fun and you all looked great :)

[@VeronicaViccora]

it's so true! always just trying to make her proud

[@DylanRadin]

You are doing so well!!! Also, 10:38 made me tear up… You have such a beautiful ❤ Had to add again now that I finished the whole thing… You look so lovely dancing and also, this video has put me in such a happy mood just because of your energy❤❤❤

[@rachelkearney8042]

I have my first intermediate/advanced ballet class on Thursday after doing beginner for about 3 years 😊 so nervous but excited

[@carollassance5870]

It's never to late ❤ i'm so proud of you ❤🎉

[@ningningshighnote7325]

I’ve been waiting for this video 🙏🏼🙏🏼 so proud of you Veronica!

[@VeronicaViccora]

That’s so lovely to know, thank you for your enthusiasm!

[@jillyferdinand130]

little veronica is so proud of you🩷

[@innak.4437]

I get incredibly inspired by you. Your videos give me hope that one day my dream can also come true. wish you luck🧚‍♀️💗💫

[@ballerinablush5436]

You look amazing! What dance classes did you take to begin? I am 30 and my name is Veronica too haha but I’ve only practiced ballet mostly at home

[@mursepurse]

Beautiful dancing everyone!

[@zarah8872]

Such a wonderful video. You all did so welll! Thoroughly enjoyed watching xx

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you SO much that means the world!!

[@fairygal8223]

Amazing!!! So inspiring!!!

[@donnakimandfam]

I know this video is a month old but in the future if you don't know this information. Tutus are supposed to be stored upside down. Because it helps the costume keep it's shape. Never Vacuum seal or lay it completely flat, unless you are storing it and never wearing it again. Vacuum sealing and not storing it Properly will cause it to lose its shape.

[@PeachyMushroom]

You honestly look really great, just like any of the 16 or 20 year old dancers.

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@PeachyMushroom awww thank you so much! That means the world 🥹💕🩰

[@claindastuart6790]

That's wonderful! Congratulations 🎉

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you so much!! ❤ you’re the best!

[@alyssachavez-u2j]

you look like natalie portman at 3:20 in the black swan ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ballet4Life654]

U go girl! Ur amazing honestly❤❤❤❤

[@VeronicaViccora]

Awww you’re really kind to say that, thank you so much 🎉 sending love!!

[@bcourtney4024]

Very cool.🩷🫠

[@maja44444]

congratulations 💋🙌❣️

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thanks a million!❤

[@78unica]

YAS YOU GO GURLIE!!! ❤❤❤

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you for the enthusiasm!! You’re a gem!!

[@gutenmorgan2063]

BEAUTIFUL

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you so muchhhhh❤

[@Maha-pu2qk]

Great job ❤

[@FairyAngelJulia]

So proud!!!! Love it ❤

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you so much, so glad to share this moment with you! ❤

[@blueberrymilk666]

Hey sorry that sounds like a weird question to ask but I’ve been struggling a lot with it lately…. I looooove backless leotards and I saw you wearing them in your videos but the problem is that I feel like I also need a lot of support for my chest but with these leotards you can’t wear your normal bra. What do you do when wearing your backless leotards? Just not wear a bra? Because I cannot 😭 (plus my chest looks way bigger when I’m wearing a bra which makes me even more insecure) Luv u btw

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@blueberrymilk666 not a weird question at all! These are the kinds of things we have to ask as dancers! Honestly since I’m quite small chested, I never wear a bra with my leotards but you’re absolutely not alone on this. If there are any women who also like a lot of support in their leotards, please comment your advice here!

[@blueberrymilk666]

@@VeronicaViccora thank uuu 🙏 Never stop chasing your dreams!! You’re so inspiring

[@Sirius_Majoris]

Hey! From a fellow big titties girlie, you can search for leotards that are doubled up in the chest area, they provide descent support and they're pretty comfortable to wear without a bra! Though I can't say for sure if backless leotard got these too since I don't own any, but I assume some do

[@blueberrymilk666]

@@Sirius_Majoris heyyy thanks for sharing your advice! I’ll look into that :)

[@Sirius_Majoris]

@@blueberrymilk666 my pleasure!

[@martydworkis12345]

Do you happen to know how to do pump turns and fouettés by any chance?

[@ingrossa]

Small correction (I get the impression you appreciate them :)): point your feet in jumps. Check around minute 4:30, if you point your feet all the way when doing small jumps I think it will make a huge difference :)

[@VeronicaViccora]

ohhhh yes I know! I was struggling with this so much but I'm working on improving it little by little! Thank you so much!

[@christina6103]

Was the stage floor slippery?

[@lilypad2827]

I have potential, so please keep going

[@borabora423]

The prune story 😅

[@lupina2776]

Honestly Veronica you said you didn't do well but it looked so good!

[@VeronicaViccora]

@@lupina2776 awww thank you so much angel! That means the world! We’re always our own worst critics for sure

[@bloodyart1830]

[@VeronicaViccora]

Thank you so much for the love ❤

[@greggwade]

Why can't he be shirtless? 😆

[@VeronicaViccora]

He just loves to tease me when I film haha so we always banter off camera 😂

[@СветланаОдинцова-ж1я]

Конечно можно выступать и при такой подготовке, другое дело, что смотреть на это без слёз невозможно)