One year ago we started a ballet company...

I know it's been a while since we posted a video but this last year has been very intense. We're finally ready to share an update with you about what's going on with Azara Ballet and what we've done over the last year.
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Nutcracker Sugar Plum Performance Video: • Dancing Sugar Plum Pas...

[@azaraballet]

Did anyone catch that subtle music in the beginning 😉As always, thanks so much for being here. Your support on this new journey of ours means the world to us.

[@annaburke8537]

Well yeah, also when you were talking about the new dancers 🎶 ❤️

[@alyssawood634]

That music is so nostalgic!!

[@devilally]

Fruit flowers music!

[@AlixHallow]

It's really hard for me to cry, and as soon as I saw all the elderly people and kids dancing I just lost it. Dance is so powerful, and I have avoided getting involved in it because of being on the spectrum and the possibility of not looking "right" when dancing. You have no idea how much good you are both doing.

[@shaynasmart260]

🎉❤🎉

[@shulamitkalish3060]

Kate and Marty, although you both have been so missed on KZbin, what have you accomplished in just a year is amazing. The good you are putting in to the world through starting your ballet company, teaching ballet classes to adults with limited mobility and neurodivergent little humans both warms my heart and brings happy tears to my eyes. We are given gifts and talents in this lifetime and you are using yours to make this world a much more beautiful and loving place for humanity. Can’t wait to follow you both on this next leg of life’s journey.

[@taylorcampbell3450]

As the mom of a neurodivergent child- this brought tears to my eyes. Congrats on all the new exciting things!

[@azaraballet]

Thanks so much Taylor.

[@debdubois3636]

Same. 🥰

[@sarahcatley2485]

I cried a little bit too! Amazing!!! wow!! I am so so sooo proud and happy for everything you guys are accomplishing in your life!!

[@angeladuffy2768]

As someone with limited mobility, your outreach program had me in tears! I’m so proud of you both!

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@paigepenning5459]

From someone who has watched you for years, every video you post about ballet brings tears to my eyes. It is so cool to see how much passion, love, and joy you have for ballet. Watching you follow your dreams is so inspiring and beautiful. I am so excited to see what you have in store for the future, thank you for sharing your passions.❤

[@azaraballet]

This means so much to me, thank you ✨🩵

[@cherylhartl3749]

I miss your KZbin videos… I love that you are doing the program with people with movement disabilities! I have been almost completely disabled by arthritis and fibromyalgia in the last 2 yrs (I’m 49), and I can only imagine how much your classes help those individuals - not only with movement, but mentally. Going from being an active woman to having to walk with a cane have taken a toll on me mentally and I wish I lived in a large centre where I had access to something like that.

[@jenvee9110]

I love your outreach programs! So special to work with the neurodivergent kids! That is amazing! Love to hear that!

[@polishedperidot]

This makes me so very happy! I'm overjoyed how things have progressed for Azara, Kate and Marty! It would be wonderful to be able to attend a performance via streaming! As an international viewer, this opens up so many more opportunities to be able to support this incredible project ❤

[@liviamelanie-awakentolove]

i had such tears when you talked about the social projects you do, my heart explodes of love. thankyou for all you do 💞💞🦋🙏🏽

[@redlantern3371]

Bravo and well done! All of your hard work is benefiting so many. I can't wait to see what's ahead in the future!

[@thepageandstage]

What you are doing is so beautiful. The professional dance and outreach programs are so touching. THANK YOU for what you are doing for the world!

[@azaraballet]

We really appreciate this thank you!!!

[@HelenSch]

So happy for you too and the success you have created! Cant wait for updates!

[@georgiacomins2738]

Two beautiful human beings! Thank you so much for creating such beautiful outreach programmes ❤

[@RosieDozie]

Everything you touch seems to turn to gold! Congrats to you both for all of your accomplishments & contributions. Looking forward to following you on your journey.

[@oliviaefthimiou8856]

Hi Kate and Marty. You are such an inspiration. As someone who gave up performing and songwriting over 20 years ago I have been struggling with even finding a purpose again. This makes me wonder if it is possible to finally reconnect with that part of myself and be fully authentic in my expression. So much love to you. Do you think you might consider doing some online classes for mental health/holistic support for those of us still living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief etc as a dance therapy or expressive therapy project, and for those of us who can't see you in person in other parts of the world (I am in Australia unfortunately)? I am an academic and have trained as a creative arts therapist and still on my healing journey and would love to see this.. Your yoga and dance exercise classes helped me back in the day because of your genuine compassionate energy xoxo

[@shaynasmart260]

Got chills when Marty was with the kids. I'm getting caught up. Yesterday, you popped into my head and here I am. Love all of this for yall. Sending love from North Carolina. So excited to stream! ❤🎉❤

[@rebella5769]

So great to see you both again. Been following you for years and really miss you.

[@laureenjohnson5570]

Congratulations on a year of accomplishments!! Your outreach programs are really important....thank you.

[@lia12345Abc]

What a amazing year you have had.. congratulations!!!!

[@roseliebe]

I'm so happy to see you again on KZbin ! What a year ! Your projects are so cool 👍❤✨

[@vickyreeves1860]

I am so very proud of you and Marty! Congratulations on all that you have achieved so far! Just seeing the joy on your faces and those you were teaching warmed my heart!

[@Greeneggsandham123]

Love to new hairstyle, super cute!!! This is so exciting!!! So happy for you both. You two teaching the kids made me cry❤

[@gwen6566]

I’m so happy for you both! The outreach programs you are doing is so special! Looking forward to the next video 💕

[@sherri.]

What a pleasant surprise! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. 💕😊

[@msprairierd]

Congratulations on the anniversary of your ballet company.. so many exciting projects .. looking forward to following along

[@sunshinegalkw9675]

Your outreach program are spectacular! Thanks you!

[@YourFriendAyana]

Love the short hair! Your community out reach is so beautiful. If we were still in the area, I would have loved to volunteer. The love and support you are showing to the neurodivergent community brings tears. I cannot imagine how much this would have helped when I was little. Movement seems to be so incredibly helpful. Love the codes lining your walls, and also, you guys are adorable.

[@jaymiewilson221]

I am in tears 🥹 I’m so proud of you both. I am so happy I found you Kate 5 years ago and got to watch you blossom in the most authentic way and find Martin. You guys are beautiful people creating something beautiful together💛

[@MsSculptress]

welcome back so excited to see this new content. I will be watching. You both look so happy and Well done with this huge challenge and your charitable focus. xx

[@pamelajensen5961]

Love this! What a beautiful gift 💝

[@ikayla4682]

Love seeing you both back! So happy that your dream as a beautiful team has come to fruition. I LOVED the Azara Ballet crew neck you were wearing in your outreach clip. If you ever make those, sign me up for one! Congratulations again ♥️

[@Goodnessgraciius]

Good for you, guys! Congrats

[@livthedream91]

Wonderful to see you again❤

[@KJ-qq1wr]

I’m so excited to see this new evolution of the channel.

[@Mariadelabahia]

Incredible! Congratulations and best on luck for The upcoming year🎉

[@arlenejohnson5876]

I'm so happy for you both! This is definitely your calling in life. Wishing you much success. Well done. 👏👏👏

[@krystle1695]

I really love this and after watching your journey for a few years through the internet I am so excited for you. I would consider myself a novice dancer. I always feel uncomfortable in "dance spaces" because I am BEYOND big for a dancer at this point in my life but as a child I danced in Broadway summer camps. These days the most dancing I do is basically weekly Zumba classes because I love dance so much but no longer feel comfortable at local dance studios. I appreciate what you're doing for dance, the overall dance community, and how you highlight the beauty of movement. Love you lots, thank you for your work!!

[@pamelakarabatsos1824]

So happy to see this video and the 2 of you!!! I have been following closely the progress you have made and look how far you have come in a year!!!! The first time I saw you dance Kate (and Martin!!), I knew that dance was where you belonged...you are both incredibly beautiful dancers. The purpose of your company and the outreach programs warm my heart!!! I am soooo looking forward to the new season. For now I will have to be in the 'online' audience, but my goal is to be able to come and see a live performance! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing your beautiful vision with the world!!!💗💗💗

[@aliciakillen1940]

Love your outreach programs…so awesome!, much success!

[@Noemiilang123]

SO proud of you! It is amazing what you two have accomplished in just one year. Lots of Love from Germany

[@larafiolic3544]

Why am I crying again 😭! I'm so happy for your success! You are so full of love and light!!!

[@monicagulden1296]

Missed you guys! So glad you are back. You two are so cute together. Best wishes to your new adventures.

[@MissFlutterGirl]

Happy tears seeing your outreach classes for the children and people with Parkinson’s disease. Thank you for all you are doing.

[@eira777]

What you are doing is so amazing!

[@jpfly66]

Kate! You are positively glowing. Both of you are!!! I've never seen you look so happy and healthy from the inside out. Your hair is amazing. I think the time off youtube is exactly what you needed. I think youtubers who just rely on youtube have so much pressure and sometimes I felt like you seemed a little lost. I feel like we are finally seeing the real Kate who is just being herself here. The things you have done with the dance company is amazing. I so enjoyed watching this!! I remember when you first got back into dance, seriously, with Marty and I always thought you were a good dancer but man, you are just gorgeous and I can tell you have worked really hard getting back into it. I'm so happy for you. I love that you are bringing joy to so many people and created a safe space for your dancers in your company. You are a treasure.

[@michellerobin77]

Thank You both (and the rest of your growing team) for all that you have done, are doing and will do to change the toxicity within the dance world. Congratulations on all that you have achieved thus far 👏🏼🎉💖💪🏼✨ I am very much looking forward to incoming videos later this year. Sending you all so much love 😘 I hope you have some R&R time scheduled this summer. Michelle xx

[@deborahstanley9809]

I am so excited for all that you have accomplished and what the next season will bring for you and your talented dancers ❤

[@sheridauria9512]

I’m so happy for y’all! This is so awesome 💜 I love your hair, Kate!

[@azaraballet]

Thanks Sheri !!!

[@kaylamcanulty1692]

I. Am. So. Happy. To. See. You. Sweet. Lady. OMGGGGGGG. Look at you growing and blooming! Love you both!

[@queenbmary1]

Beautiful!

[@kellygibson200]

This is so awesome congrats❤❤❤❤

[@nicolelawson6775]

Awww 🥹🥹🥹 amazing news well done 🙏🏼☀️✌🏼

[@amyberlin438]

So happy for you guys!! ❤❤❤❤

[@MatteaCasadio]

Awh! I love all of this! Congratulations guys!!💗

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much 🥹🫶🏼🥰

[@juna4444]

I cried, while I watched this video. You guys are soooooooooooooo pure-hearted...

[@livingnthenow]

❤ amazing! Warm regards from Sweden

[@lalalauraann]

Love love love everything you guys are doing and so freaking stoked for you! I think this first year is going to be amazing and life changing on so many levels, not just for you and your dancers but the souls you reach in the community as well. As someone that has worked with the neurodivergent population (starting in the preschool setting) I know how beneficial this will be for those sweet souls! I think it's my favorite part of your company so far! I'm so so so so so happy for you!

[@azaraballet]

Thank you!!! 🥹🥹🥹

[@TheSoundsInside]

So happy to see your non-profit progressing. You two have so much to be proud of; you’re amazing! ♥️

[@vbhandle79]

You both look amazing - definitely a happy glow😀

[@sophiekh3334]

Oh my god, hearing the intro music again was so nostalgic :) hi, welcome back, I missed you guys and your content!

[@azaraballet]

🥰🥰🥰

[@minimalismmoi9407]

Amazing .So happy for you .Amazing and beautiful 🫶🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@juliestewart672]

Great accomplishments!

[@anniscalling]

Love that you're doing ballet classes for these groups! I'm sure they are highly appreciated. Truly great initiative. Good luck with all your projects and performances! PS, greetings from Estonia :)

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much !! 🥰

[@ashleighk-o]

I'm so happy for the both of you! You are accomplishing beautiful thinga. It's amazing to see how far you've come in life. I've been watching you on KZbin for more than 5 years and I know I don't know you but I'm proud of you for taking the big steps needed to chase your dreams ♡. I look forward to seeing the update videos each month ❤

[@Samadhicat]

You have my dream ballet company in where I would like to participate and learn... ❤ So proud, much love for you and you 😘

[@jsas7200]

Congratulations Kate and Martin! I love that you're working with kids and the elderly too, and working to create a positive, safe space for dancers to express their art. You are both kind beautiful souls. Love and peace. XO

[@sararozow3471]

This makes my heart so happy 🥰🥰

[@jehnyabrielle5885]

So glad to see you again ❤

[@cottoncandi7672]

Amazing and beautiful ❤

[@acuxart]

yaaaaaaay new video!! You guys made my day ❤✨ I say this all the time, but I'm relally proud and happy to follow all of your journey for the last 5 or 6 years. See you pursue this huuuge goal and business melts my heart :) I am also an entrepreneur and this is not easy!

[@azaraballet]

Thanks you for this lovely feedback and for understanding 💗

[@sonnenschein553]

I am moved to tears seeing your projects for elder people and children on the spectrum. ❤ You have such a big heart and bring beauty, community, health and life to so many people. Love to see you back here. ❤

[@hermajesty6954]

Awww, I remember watching you when you were back in Ohio! I have always loved your vibe and you will always have a special place in my heart as the first KZbinr who ever responded to my first comment - it may have been on a different account but I have that memory (ahhh, back when I first found out you could leave comments on videos!)💜 So heartwarming to hear about all of your good news 🥰

[@coffeeandbookmealdeliveryr1328]

I will definitely be donating your channel has inspired me from the being I did ballet as well growing its hard for me to find a place where I live you've help me through so much kate flowers you have no idea how much through raw vegan an going vegan an just staying positive thank you so much I hope when I donate you will see it even though I'm going through a rough time your channel just who you are helped me alot thank you

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much

[@dresk7958]

Love you Kate 💛✨

[@user-lh3sw4tq2n]

So happy to see you again Kate 💕😭🌸 Haven't seen you since before covid.

[@azaraballet]

Hi 🥰🥰🥰

[@gracemeneses9217]

Very happy for you both much success with your company💃

[@brianalopez9554]

Welcome back Loves! I love you ♡♡

[@azaraballet]

Thanks Briana :)

[@ashleycreatrix]

I'm emotional!! 😭💗 This is amazing!

[@azaraballet]

Thanks !! Can't wait to see you guys so soon!!!

[@margRose]

Very special

[@roryreganrath2945]

Oh my gosh! You're doing so many amazing things!!! ❤ Very happy for you!!! 🎉

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much!!

[@ainearasvalley2413]

So good to have you back for this update. You are literally glowing ❤️

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much!!

[@coffeeandbookmealdeliveryr1328]

Awa I'm so proud of you I hope you guys I would like to give a donation if I can if it's allowed

[@barbaraflynn9166]

So beautiful 💚

[@erinsymone1645]

I low key want to sit in on that modified class you hosted at that senior center. It looked like a lot of fun!

[@azaraballet]

Hahaha low key that would be amazing though

[@Brandi.65]

You look beautiful and glowing

[@Greeneggsandham123]

The podcast, The Turning Room of Mirrors, was really good for anyone who dances or studied dancing.

[@charlottee212]

So wonderful to see you both doing so well and using your talents to enrich us all. The outreach programs are brilliant and will have such a positive effect on the participants, I hope one day you will have them available in cities throughout the US. Continued success!!!

[@azaraballet]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@lunabramlett]

Congratulations on such huge accomplishments over the past year!! It has been beautiful to witness y’all’s growth, mission, and passion unfold! I can’t wait to see more! 💜💜💜

[@azaraballet]

Thanks so much Luna !!! ❤

[@duqsci]

Congrats on your first year! Where did you get your backdrops from for the initial Showcase? The sunset, cityscape, etc? Thank you!

[@azaraballet]

It was actually a digital screen in the background so we could put up any digital image we wanted !

[@duqsci]

@@azaraballet wow very cool. It looked great and really complimented the dancing. Thanks again!

[@courtland6227]

❤❤❤

[@pinkrockstar18]

💕

[@belindabitz]

Sooooooo happy for you guys! I've been on your channel for a very long time, and knowing some of your background story, it really makes me tear up with joy for you that you get to live your dream ! I'm 32 myself, and recently picked up singing, my life long dream, after 14 years of not singing because I thought my voice was gone due to a lot of alcohol and cigarettes... Your story truly inspired me to battle through those addictions and pick up my dream where I left it, and I'm doing a live concert in a few days ! So thank you so much for sharing your story, it really makes a difference in the world !! Congratulation to both of you! Keep up the amazing work

[@azaraballet]

Awww this means so much to me thank you for sharing 🥹

[@josefinebrannlund7297]

💜

[@23barbet]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeee😄

[@katherine4164]

❤

[@debrac.4438]

So happy for you both, all huge accomplishments! I’ve commented this before, but as a former aspiring ballerina your vision for changing the negative dance culture is so important. Wishing you continued success! 💗🩰

[@ChiaraSupernova]

What y’all have created and are providing to people is priceless! Thank you!! 🙏

[@coffeeandbookmealdeliveryr1328]

Yea another video aha

[@SusannaElina]

🤩