Professional Ballet Dreams and Making a Backup Plan | Strictly Ballet - Season 2, Episode 2

[@laurenelizabeth289]

mayumi is a child prodigy, for her age she is such a mature dancer in her technique. she's so good. I used to do ballet I totally relate to Ella not having the best technique and being a lyrical artistic dancer. I had never heard of this company before but they have TOTALLY gained my respect as company

[@IH7812]

To be a child prodigy you have to be 10 or under, Mayumi is 18

[@IH7812]

To be a child prodigy you have to be 10 or under, Mayumi is 18

[@IH7812]

To be a child prodigy you have to be 10 or under, Mayumi is 18

[@Jayjen35]

@@IH7812 Okay, Okay, Okay....

[@kaylawood1721]

Me too

Both Mayumi and Ella are in the company now!! :)

[@mollystar15]

Khloé Star omg yaayyyy!!

[@mollyram2997]

YaYYYY

[@jennaala-sorvari4041]

nooooooooooooo spoilers

[@bellakim9169]

:D

[@anastasiagirl1342]

These girls have my respect. I doubt I could do this day in and day out.

[@kayleabrown3402]

"Ella for your project you're gonna have to come up here and talk about your project"

[@daniagalicia9909]

that phrase blew my mind as well LOLOLOL

[@berylscorner6321]

So the project is the project or is it talking about the projecr

[@aerocat19]

Lol

[@bellakim9169]

:)

[@Loloratura]

All of these young people are so serious and incredibly well-spoken... A lot of high school students I know could learn a lot from that.

[@MrQbenDanny]

Ella, You are unique and have qualities that are born in you and your looks don't hurt. I think you're dealing with questions, and doubts, what with this 2nd plan and the rest. What are 2 college classes about really? Nonsense. Make a personal commitment to ballet and don't look back, fighting for something you love comes only once in ballet. Committed to ballet is what you need take responsibility for your talent. BRAVO! And Good luck!

[@arabellat5133]

Yes, it is important to take confidence in her dance, but it's better to be safe than to be sorry. Ballet is not the highest paying job and she will most likely need a degree if she wants to get another job. Injuries and aging are inevitable. A Plan B is always needed. And you can never be too prepared. She's young so she can absorb the information from those two classes better than she will be able to later on.

[@bellakim9169]

:D

[@elliewillson1714]

Ella reminds me of KAT from dance academy anyone else?

[@leahdiaz193]

A little yeah

[@honeypop911mspx6]

Ellie Willson YESS

[@immiobayiuwana3438]

Not really

[@Angel-xe2tl]

NOOOO... Kat NEVER wanted to be a ballerina.

[@audreyandel4790]

nah tara

[@angelah6671]

The girl in the background at 7:14 and onwards was staring into my soul. I swear I got chills.

[@angelicam7179]

Pointe shoes are so pretty I started ballet only a year ago but I hope one day I can get my own

[@thisisbella4realzlesedi41]

point messes up ur feet

[@Rocketman21245]

+THIS IS BELLA 4 REALZ Lesedi Actually no it does not. I am a dancer (and I've been dancing for twelve years with nine years of pointe) and it only messes up your feet when you start too early or you're not ready for it yet.

[@kayleabrown3402]

+Dance what age did you start pointe? I'm kinda interested but I don't want to start too early either

[@alliemarrero786]

+Kaylea Brown It's safest to start when you're at least 13 because your bones fully harden when you turn 13.

[@Rocketman21245]

Yes, I started pointe at thirteen and started dance at nine years old.

[@LOVxxE]

She reminds me a lot of Jody in Center Stage! Love her!

[@brittneynash5423]

I'm 14 and I've been wanting to be a dancer since I was 12. Next August I'm going to sign up for ballet classes and technique classes. Hopefully one day I can be as good as them and go professional.

[@whyitsmimi599]

Just work hard and dedicate yourself!

[@judysallam]

Brittney Nash Misty coppeland started at 13 which is very late but your only a year older and if you work soso hard then you might have a chance to go professional. From a Lvl 4 ballet dancer😄😄

[@sv_yt12]

Akane Altwasser | i started at 6 or 7 but now im doing intermediate..next year i will be doing advance... btw i did ISTD and changed to RAD.. i skipped 8 grades and now im in intermediate.. im proud of myself..😄😀

[@milliejay1451]

Azure Gemz we do the vocational grades along side grade 5, 6, 7 and 8 (we also do RAD)

[@nikkienova9440]

You can do it usually start young I started at 3

[@karinanurlan5225]

mayumi is so beautiful ahh

[@Elena0161]

yeees she is... notice how she doesn´t even wear makeup or lipstick as the other girls wear and it seems to me as she is still more standing out with her natural beauty than the other girls

[@bellakim9169]

@@Elena0161 :)

[@eogbonna33]

Ella I am the same style of dance as you, I'm a lyrical, soft kind of dancer. I know it's hard work, but I dedicate myself to it. I hope I get into a great ballet school.

[@thedancereflection6220]

Eucharia Ogbonna I'm the same way but for me I love ballet a lot I want to be on Broadway

[@bellakim9169]

:)

[@sammyyyroses4249]

It disappoints me how much people shove college into young people's lives these days. College isn't for everyone. One is able to make a living outside of college, especially those in programs like these.

[@greeneyes12346]

Princess Chisom but college is still not the best option. I did a business associates degree but my friend did trades schooling and another started their own business with no prior experience.

[@jaemimi9499]

She wanted to go to college.

[@haute03]

@@greeneyes12346 I think it all depends on the person. Everyone's career trajectory is going to look different based on their interest, background, circumstance, etc.

[@noamemerson-fleming285]

But, but, college statistically gives you better pay

[@earthbruja5268]

Always have a backup plan. Even as a professional dancer, there is a limit. You reach your 40s and that's it. You just won't be able to dance like you used to. You won't get picked for roles. And then there is the possibility if an injury that can kill your baller career.

[@dennislaux]

It's not just hard.....it's so hard almost no one in the world can do it and make it look effortless and graceful. Never give up and kn ow this one true thing........the artists in this world give us all reason to keep going in a world gone completely crazy. If there were no more politicians or C.E.O.s of lying thieving corporations we could all live just fine and maybe better, but with-out the arts it would be difficult to continue on and not feed or very souls. thanks to all of you that make this world a better place.

[@donnas7240]

Having to wear thin white everyday on your period...

[@Jayjen35]

By this point they're pretty used to it and know how to deal with it.

[@katielapham5889]

Actually most ballet dancers don't get them because of their tiny weight. Of course an immature person would come out with this, how crass.

[@morgan.r_taylor]

TAMPONS, a ballet dancers PERIOD savior 🤣🤣🤣

[@vanessabate3004]

Kate Gerber It’s not a myth. I did ballet and finished my training at the Royal Ballet School at age 17. I never had a period until just before I turned 18. And I wasn’t extremely thin. The combination of keeping your weight low and the huge amount of hours of training, both contribute to a loss of period.

[@lilreena8619]

@@vanessabate3004 thats cause you didn't know how to eat properly. Munchies did a video with a pro ballet dancer and she was constantly eating, because she needs that fuel in order to dance and be healthy.

[@emdance1996]

finally a new episode!!!

[@backtotheocea]

ella is stunning :)

[@msjkelmolol123]

Ugh Florida tries so hard to keep kids in Florida colleges. You literally can't escape this place.

[@taryndancer29]

I’m Canadian so I don’t know too much about the system but isn’t it even more expensive to go out of state?

[@bellakim9169]

:)

[@KathyMoreira1]

Ahh good old Beach High. Hi-Tide Pride!!!! Way to go Ella you look stunning while dancing

[@betsykirkland418]

so cute. She reminds me of Jody from Center Stage. Keep at it girl!

[@gracelynyang5245]

I don’t know a thing about ballet, still watching this, hooked.

[@bp8068]

The blondes voice is soooo shaky

[@nalabees]

brutal to listen to an entire episode

[@corinne4866]

it is and it’s probably because her stamina is always a little low being on her feet all day doing ballet

[@bellakim9169]

:)

[@xastonmac]

about bloody time for a new ep

[@caleb1016]

My friend goes to the Australian ballet school and goes to school for half the day. She tells me all about ABS and it’s so interesting. I regret giving it up 4 years ago.

[@RAQUI1982]

Omg i cant believe this .. miss sawell was my teacherrrr.. i also went to beach high ..the best school :p lol love ballet

[@tiaemikoxd9254]

omg, amazing! i love ballet.

[@annastenson1299]

Where did Ella get her skirt? It’s so gorgeous!

[@clarissekhkbz4288]

Ally Reilly, I started ballet one year ago too and I start pointe shoes in one week 😄 I' m sure you will do it soon too hahaha

[@meowingwool]

clarisse khkbz one year? since you were a straight beginner? that's very quick unless you are taking class every day

[@L_Bocua]

3:56 That guy with the bow tien is going to look back on this in 10 years and cringe.

[@anakarenreynoso6010]

I love this series!!!💙

[@Choppy313]

"My teeth could be prettier" --no truer words have ever been spoken.

[@ixsymejia9008]

I relate to Ella soo soooo sooooooooo much

[@iceangel3602]

How does she got all her core classes done in an hour and a half so she has all her credits?

[@durukrl2245]

Her tecnique ahh😍

[@itstaylah2424]

I’ve wanted to try pas de deux but I feel as if I’m gonna be too heavy for the boys, I’m 13 right now and will be going to YBSS (Yorkshire ballet summer school) in England and I’m not sure if we’ll be doing pas de deux so I’ve tried to lose weight but it’s not really working, right now I weigh around 40kg 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@natymercedes]

is this only on KZbin

[@beatricemorkunaite4158]

please please upload faster:(

[@chrolloscoochieflap6770]

Beatričė Morkūnaitė it’s hard cuz of all the interviews, specific scenes, and editing

[@watermelonboba5221]

I am getting my first pointe shoes next month, any tips?

[@milliejay1451]

I know it's been a while since you posted your comment but don't rush and try and teach things yourself at home. Try different styles as your feet get used to it. Keep up demi pointe exercises to keep your metatarsals strong. And most importantly LISTEN TO YOUR TEACHER.

[@sketchbook_worm]

toe pads TOE PADS jet glue sew your pointe shoes

[@meganhannon9190]

Love Ella

[@cchloebutlerr]

I hope that one day I'll be able to be able to live a life like theirs

[@crabbearyscottage9899]

I’m not afraid to start ballet even if I’m turning 14 in 15 days, but I am mostly afraid of is my weight. I’m 5.5kgs over weight (I’m 158cm and I’m supposed to weight 50kgs) is it fine if I’m a bit over weight or should I loose a lot of weight(like around 45kgs I should weight) to fit being a ballerina 🩰

[@rayanebenabid1046]

I hope u achieved Ur dream and started dancing ballet

[@anastasiazevedeou4616]

why the brazilian girl was crying at the end of the video?

[@nicolefuccio]

Nervousness. She knew the stakes are much higher to get the contract. Some girls also were a little teary as well

[@bellakim9169]

:)

[@JordanJSparks]

lol her guidance councellor doesn't get it. This isn't 'Dancing' this is a professional career at the highest calibre of ballet in the world 🤣

[@nashaflydivacharles]

Exactly. Her counselor looked annoyed when she was talking about ballet dancing and taking online classes. Everyone doesn’t have the same career path as others. College is not the only option. I don’t like it when people do that to high school students.

[@beautyz2398]

I GO TO NEW YORK CITY BALLET, I GOT MY APPRENTICESHIP LAST YEAR

[@lynnrodrigo1596]

I know this is late but... at 7:00 why was the camera on Mayumi's u know... lol

[@kate-pv3we]

it was supposed to be on her hands to show her nervousness i believe

[@godofants]

What are those puffy boots they were over their pointe shoes? Why do they wear them?

[@saltbreaddd]

For warming up

[@godofants]

+Nicole Tay oh okay thanks so much

[@JustBeingMe11501]

They're called Bloch booties, and it's to keep the dancers feet warm

[@godofants]

+Sarah Smith YT okay thanks😘

[@Tigerheiress]

they keep their feet warm

[@dinomite4805]

Who is watching this because of Dance Academy?MEEEE

[@micaelacain1974]

JUDE Love Love Love

[@wolfgirlygamer2631]

Ella is so beautiful 😊😊

[@nizellebalingit9663]

Ella! we have the same nike shoes!

[@alinaj1707]

3:32 isnt that victor from strictly ballet season one?

[@greeneyes12346]

alina y I don’t think so.

[@orange_leaf4913]

Y’all get to do film in high school?? Nicee

[@steffanydamazio7353]

Omg I go to Miami Beach senior high

[@pickme7307]

2:22 i legit thought that girl was kendall jenner

[@gillianharris-swem589]

How am I supposed to be as good as them if I have such a thick rib cage??? It makes my chest pop out and looks very weird! I really want to be a dancer but how am I supposed to if I don't have the right body???

[@jojo.2172]

There are so many dancers that don't have the right body but there are still one of the best professionals Bellarina in the world there is a story about one I forgot her name just work hard

[@lucemovement2435]

I have a wide rib cage myself. Part of ballet posture is a “closed rib cage” which is achieved by simply working on it and having a good teacher to help you. If you don’t have the “right” body type you’re fine. You can do anything as long as you accept correction and relax :)

[@samanthajester3312]

4:32 woooo go ducks

[@aanabtahir3081]

i'm not rewatching this you are

[@karenbryant2436]

South Beach, is Killa Expensive

[@nadzapoljo5333]

yeyyyy new episode!1st comment btw

[@kaydengolper4361]

How many boys are watching because boys always say that you don’t hav to work hard in ballet

[@chloecakes8436]

OH MY GOSH look at her back at 3:00 !!! It looks broken...

[@Kayla0916]

I think that's her mic pack

[@chloecakes8436]

oh ok

[@zahrawilkinson283]

yeah it's a mic

[@vitoriaboff1060]

ChloeCakes

[@challengeme1225]

I’m not the best dancer in my class as well.😢😅

[@lauramaririn]

I was like: why aren’t they wearing any masks The video: 5 years ago. Me: oh. still feels wrong

[@pedecia]

She is the lady with the red dress in Matrix

[@micaelacain1974]

justice

[@ЕкатеринаАкатьева-б8б]

Off topic but those high school students look like they are in their 20s, or maybe in such a warm climate they mature faster who knows

[@farmeryan2487]

It just seems way to much for young people , But yet again I don't know

[@katiebrown4640]

I love dancing but I’m more of a modern or Afro kind of dancer

[@sanjasanja5734]

im 10 and i have poites

[@mariannamorozova2133]

Im sorry but that red lipstick...

[@bellakim9169]

:)

[@micaelacain1974]

j

[@giselleincognito]

🦢

[@rinokumura2879]

This episode is boringly

[@katie4623]

She’s got the weirdest voice ever. She constantly sounds like she’s about to cry.

[@bellakim9169]

:)