NEW YORK | DAY 8 | 1.21.25

[@RoxanneN]

Lori, I couldn’t live a more different life than you - early 40s, corporate career, pretty sedentary lifestyle, (but was on a dance team almost 3 decades ago 😂), not vegan - but I LOVE watching your videos. Ballet fasinates me, and your voice and overall vibe are calming to me. Thanks for sharing some of your life with us.

[@andii64]

Same here minus the dancing part. In my mid 40's and love all of Lori's content. An her humble take on ballet & life.

[@shaye6598]

I agree your vibes are so calming, and your way of life beautiful 💖🩰

[@LiveLetLive-do5wl]

You are my people. Except I’ve never danced, but I find this so interesting and entertaining because I love dance! And Lori’s soothing voice is the perfect way to ease into a new day.

[@monikachacon667]

I did not get to follow my dream. I live vicariously through your vlogs. Almost 40, corporate 9-5 job. Ballet was everything to me when I was a little girl. My parents could no longer financially afford this for me and I had to give it up… I try to go to the ballet once a year. That evening I go each year for the nutcracker, makes my heart light up. I can feel it pull from my chest, the music flows through me, and I sob after each performance. Thank you for sharing a window to what I think, could have been me in another universe. ❤

[@honifit]

So good to see someone so calming and real enjoying their own time on a wonderful trip.

[@leanneroesler9321]

I am a 52 year old Paramedic in Michigan. When you live in an environment such as this you learn to layer, just like you know how to layer for class. I love to snowshoe and xcountry ski. Might sound boring but it's very relaxing and a great workout. You are one of the only influencers I can stamd to watch, because you are so real and don't seem to act fake. And I'm learning alot about ballet!!! Keep being yourself and have fun ❤

[@amandaklein6032]

Love your vlogs Lori, they have become a little touchstone in my daily routine. I danced for many, many years, and even if I'm not dancing now, they bring a little moment of ballet to every day, which makes me very happy. Got to say, 9 degrees sounds pretty good right now, since it's -10 F where I am in Canada!

[@lonewanderer480]

I want to give you props for your confidence. So many people will be uncomfortable if they didn't know anyone else at the studio but you just keep doing your thing and getting ready for class. Such a great lesson about discipline and confidence

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

I’m really interested in the whole “freelancing” concept. Does it get lonely (since you don’t have a dance company to be your steady companions)? Do you take ballet classes at the same place in San Diego every day?

[@Claudia_K.]

Intrigued as well!

[@lisanealy1703]

Oh my gosh-- a ☕️ shop/ flower shop!! I love ❤️ that.

[@NurseDols]

Thank you for taking me along I’m very glad you’re feeling better and you looked beautiful

[@shantavanee]

You had an amazing orchestra seat! Loved this! You deserve this beautiful outing❤

[@amandamctyre1615]

Class, Freed, NYC Ballet & Coffee…. What a perfect day 💃🏿 As a youngster, did you ever consider schooling w/ SAB and a career with New York City Ballet?

[@Life.of.lori.]

Absolutely perfect day! To answer your question, no I never even considered it. I was very much Russian trained and never considered pursuing a Balanchine school/company

[@DayDayTN]

The dark green leotard is so pretty!

[@ivykurniawan]

I saw you at the theater but didn't want to disturb! Hope you enjoyed the show :)

[@annefitz7346]

That’s amazing. Kind of you to give Lori space.

[@Carina-g7w]

So lucky of you. Cantik ya

[@kytyllen9109]

Wanted to hear about the ballet...so disappointed when you were done. Oh my heart...NYCB! So cool..thank you!

[@fluffedsquirrel]

Your evening outfit with the little hearts looked so cute 🤍 these NYC vlogs are really great, it seems to be an amazing city, I 've never been there, but am highly enjoying seeing it in your vlogs

[@rhannalewis9406]

I thoroughly enjoyed today’s vlog, thank you Lori! I’ve been inspired to start my day with oatmeal after watching you- there are so many delicious toppings to add & I’m delighted to see your use of raw sugar! Your travelling wardrobe is stunning- I’d love to know where you sourced much of it. ( eg the “Big Black Coat” your knitwear, oh everything lol. ) You must be a supreme packer tho to get everything in! Yet again the ballet content was inspirational and varied. Wonderful!

[@Kansas_KAZ2Y5]

Regarding the new leotards; Gorl be serious! you could wear a trash bag and it would look flattering 😂 you are such a beautiful soul Lori 💕 loving the vlogs!

[@fuchsfarben]

Oh you got the leos, yay :D they all looked so good, I really like the blue straps on the black one, a fun pop of color going all the way down the back!

[@shaye6598]

It was so nice to see you well and enjoying yourself. 💖🩰

[@RemediosIssabel]

🎉🎉🎉thanks again Lori for sharing your inspiring life!🎉❤❤❤ god bless you🤗🇵🇭

[@rican4350]

Loving your NYC Vlog I love it there coming from NJ Love NY more so much to do and explore especially the shopping 🛍️ lol my favorite. Thanks for your videos they feel like Mini Series so amazing and the input of being a Ballerina is absolutely Phenomenal moving with such grace and the emotions shine so wonderfully 💐 keep being amazing & enjoy NYC stay warm.

[@w.a.melvin9713]

Leos at Freed are 👑💎👑!! The purples on the rack had me like 😮💜

[@buncake]

I hope this comes across as a positive observation but you’ve gotten so much more confident at talking to the camera during vlogs! It’s so nice to see your personality really shine through! Glad you’re feeling better today Lori

[@MartyJones-o4l]

..another great vlog, Lori!🫶 So much here.! First - the pigtails( braids😊), plus the beanie and the black glasses, was just about one of my favorite looks Second- in your develope ala seconde, what are you thinking..? (shoulders down, pull up, open..? or are you just digging the moment?) Third- my first thought about the coffee shop+work, was, wow! that’s noisy..🤭👍 Fourth- watching the Gala performance would have been a “pinch me” moment.. you were so smart and so lucky to have seen that. What of the men’s performance did you love.?..❤

[@selhill7056]

You still eaten the signature nutcracker season breakfast 😆 it’s so good that you have a full day to enjoy ballet!

[@AshleySimpson1]

I love NYCB, when I was living in NYC you could get tickets for like $12, so I went to pretty much every performance, looks like you splashed out for the expensive tickets though! Hope you had a great time!

[@lucillem2639]

I love steel cut oatmeal with butter,almond milk and brown sugar and a banana! The best!

[@deniselovesglitter]

I’m curious … when you’re visiting and getting the vlog going, are there any interactions ‘what are u filming?’ type of thing? I everyone chill with it (i hope so!!) Thanks for bringing us along on your travels! Also lookit you down in the front row 🥰

[@lisanealy1703]

The Ballet studio is pretty ❤

[@dreadreaundrea]

So glad you’re feeling better! 💕

[@wendytobey157]

You have spoiled us! I was enjoying today's vlog so much I got lost in it! When it ended, I was abruptly bummed out. ❤❤

[@lisanealy1703]

The evening out outfit was very chic🙂

[@CJclaudianovak]

Usually I am excited to go to bed because I know when I wake up I get to have my cup of coffee… but now I cannot wait for the morning because of my coffee AND your vlogs 🥹💕🌟✨✨✨✨

[@Kathryn-d5h]

Awesome! What a wonderful day! Thanks for sharing,

[@bridgett039]

I’d love to know if there are any companies you’d give up being freelance for. Loving these vlogs, they’re always so relaxing and nice to watch

[@Madzz-o9g]

You are such an inspiration! Where is your warm up romper from it looks great?

[@tckozy]

Black leotard looks stunning.

[@beatricemiloiu9419]

Girl your life is a dream 😍😍

[@MoniMeka]

I like your practice outfits! You look so cute! 😊

[@mariathexyz]

That first little crunch of your oatmeal 🤌🏻

[@leannlaplante3643]

I love your food choices. Now I need to find some in my area.

[@danifaja87]

Tyler Peck and Sara Mearns! 😍

[@melissamuse1987]

Great seats for the show!

[@Contortionfan11]

Love it all! What show did you go to see? Looks like you got front row seats!

[@SaucyBanga]

That split has me in a choke hold, how 😫

[@darquequeen]

I know! That was insane!

[@Contortionfan11]

She stretches very regularly, so that she doesn’t loose any flex.

[@SaucyBanga]

​@@Contortionfan11 I understand that, I'm just mind-blown seeing it that way

[@nathaliedasilva555]

Ooohhh the Freed USA leotards are so beautiful on you! So happy that you're enjoying your stay in NYC. Are you getting a good variety of teachers at the Steps classes or is there one that you prefer?

[@TheInsanelylogical]

I think Lori should write an autobiography! Like if you’d read it! 🩰 📖

[@rachelcampbell8541]

Save your walks for the so cal beach❤ ooh, you got lots of goodies in your oatmeal!

[@truecerium4924]

Hi Lori, do you also roll out with your facies roll after class or performance?

[@johannatrahan6613]

Keep slathering on that moisturizer. It'll be back in the 20s soon!

[@annefitz7346]

So glad you’re feeling better. Hope you enjoyed NYCB looked like Tyler Peck? Please let us know what they performed Was it all Balanchine or what? Thx. Lori, you Must be an excellent money manager!

[@Life.of.lori.]

Yes, tiler peck, unity phelan and Sara mearns! It was All Balanchine rep

[@annefitz7346]

@ omg. All extraordinary. I’m so jealous! Thx wow you’re up late 😉

[@MoniMeka]

I put cinnamon in my oat meal, too! Dang, you're making me want some! Lol

[@abcusick]

6am PT / 9am ET kudos! Love your breaky too ✨

[@maureenconroy6160]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@forrest.does.balletxx]

what was the nycb performance??

[@Chaneln005]

Hi! Where did you order your lunch meal from?

[@joygrahamtravis1789]

Omg I saw Tiler Peck 🤗

[@DD-zl5iq]

❤❤

[@teach4him841]

how much longer is your trip?

[@roxyjinks9643]

How do you get to perform here? Do they ever judge on your looks?

[@angel777B]

Hi Lori, so do u not eat eggs bc your vegan? Just curious, hope that's not a silly question ..😂.. glad your feeling better!!

[@Life.of.lori.]

Correct, I don’t eat eggs. Never liked them even before going vegan anyways

[@tammycox9789]

Lori, when are you going home

[@Jhoffa22_]

❤❤❤ *Lori* ❤❤❤ 😍🥰😍 *Hey Gorgeous* 🤩🥰🤩

[@jacquelineconsitt]

😀❤️

[@susanmiller7935]

Hi Lori, do you mind if I ask how old you are?

[@fuchsfarben]

Lori turned 28 last year if I remember correctly :)

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

What ballet pieces did NYC Ballet perform?

[@ValTheModel]

So why don’t you join a company?

[@LLSZXYY316]

Are you engaged? 💍??

[@fuchsfarben]

No, Lori just likes wearing rings :)

[@katiearkie]

Hotels are expensive in NYC. After 8 days it occurred to me, how is she paying for this? Is a company sponsoring her??

[@judyisapunk7928]

It’s frankly none of my business but the same thought crossed my mind.

[@fuchsfarben]

She hasn't mentioned that the trip is sponsored and I don't it is either, no names have been mentioned. I guess she is just splurging a bit, it is her vacation after all :)

[@witteney3334]

Why are you not in a company? I know you have to be good enough! Just like the freedom you have as a contract ballerina?

[@katyarsiaga]

Are there plus size ballerinas?

[@mcgc93]

U gotta be thin enough to be lifted. None of the girls shown here were stick thin but at the top level U gotta stay in great shape

[@maëllelatte]

Hi my dream is to be like u ❤ hag1 lori

[@raqueljezequel5842]

Hey Lori❤ I have been watching your journey for a while now and I am very curious to know, how you can afford such an expensive (in my opinion) lifestyle if you work in seasons. I'm just curious because wow, your life seems very luxurious!

[@stephgreen3070]

I’m quite sure she is sponsored by Freed, which explains how she can afford all her point shoes and leotards etc. I assume they provide those for her. Just like how football and basketball players have sponsorship deals. When she’s traveling for work I’d bet the company she is freelancing for puts her up and maybe even gives her a per diem for food. It would be interesting to know for sure though. And it’s funny that you see a luxurious life. I see a very disciplined, austere one.

[@raqueljezequel5842]

Hey, thanks for your response. Yeah, when I mean luxurious, I mean she is eating out all the time and staying at hotels, planes, Ubers, classes... To me, that is spending a lot of money. ​I am from Barcelona, Spain, and I think we are not used to eating out or ordering everyday, but I don't know if this is normal in America. @@stephgreen3070

[@fuchsfarben]

​@@stephgreen3070You might've gotten something mixed up. There is no company she is freelancing for, otherwise she'd be signed under a company, which she is not. Freelance means you make your own schedule, budget your own costumes and travels and if you're a good dancer like Lori, can reach out to pointe shoe manufacturers to get a sponsorship. Lori does have an agent however, who deals with getting dance gigs and helps with scheduling.

[@fuchsfarben]

Keep in mind that this is Lori's vacation. This not her typical way of living. So yeah, she is going to splurge when she has the chance to be in New York, now that she has a bit of free time to travel :) For the rest of her vlogs I don't quite understand what about her life seems like an expensive lifestyle?

[@judyisapunk7928]

I have noticed, that several people have asked Lori, specially Lori questions regarding her life but yet you keep replying in place of her? We aren’t asking you. We are asking her. If others wanted to hear you tell Lori’s story, I’m sure they’d ask you directly.