the side of ballet no one wants to talks about... LIFE UPDATE

[@glitterfalls]

I'm a figure skater, and this year ten months have been spent in recovery, still in recovery, definitely not how I imagined this year to be. The hardest part is thinking how much progress I could've made, and how far my peers have surpassed me and how behind I am now. The mental aspect of an injury is harder than the physical ❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

So so true. Im sending you so much strength right now. Injuries are definitely more challenging mentally above anything. Keep taking care of yourself and putting one foot in front of the other. You will be back where you wanted to be in less time then you think!

[@marvona3531]

Sorry to hear. You have to introduced to a great productsystem to boost your health with natural, proven products. Many professional sports are very happy with it. Many greetings. Monika

[@trsintexas]

Would love to hear you talk about how the company management deals with their dancers who are injured. Do they pay for your rehab? Do injured dancers still get paid? Is the company supportive? I’m intrigued!

[@HannahMartinRG]

I definitely can expand on this in upcoming vlogs! thank you for this suggestion!

[@k8-jb8tg]

all the things I'd like to know too

[@christiesachde3156]

Sorry about your injury...hoping you heal quickly. And Regan will be missed...I'm sure you two will keep in touch and visit one another!

[@HannahMartinRG]

Thank you so much!

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

I'm so sorry to hear about your injury, and that Regan is leaving! Since you say that it is good for Regan to go back to Texas, that is reassuring. If it were for a sad reason, that would be way worse. It's very difficult to say goodbye to a friend you are used to seeing every day, but you can still keep in touch! The montage of your friendship at the end of the video is so beautiful! 🥰 You are very correct that the mental aspect of having an injury is more difficult to deal with. Would it help to reread/rewatch what you wrote and said when you were dealing with your previous injury, surgery and recovery? Remember that you can choose how you want to react to what is happening. Viewed as a challenge, one's mindset is more positive, or at least, grimly determined to persevere. Viewed as an unfair burden, it all seems overwhelming and even hopeless. Try to think of some enjoyable plans to occupy your unexpectedly free time. Everybody's day needs a structure and you can create a new one right now! You could start a new hobby, or catch up on reading books that you haven't had time for. Making little goals that you can achieve every day helps to keep you focused on the here and now. Actively look for something funny or cute every day. Baby animal videos are a good place to start! Maintaining your sense of humor is very important! You probably used visualization when you were competing in RG. You could also do that with all the ballet choreography that you remember. Although your body can't dance right now, your mind can still dance! I do this myself with soccer. First, I think of my team's home field, remember with all my senses the sights, sounds, feel of the grass, my uniform, my double-knotted shoelaces, seeing my teammates, etc. Then I put myself into that scenario/memory, which is the closest thing to reliving it as I can manage. Since I am fortunate enough to have accumulated many enjoyable memories, I like to draw strength from them. You have such a strong character and positive attitude to life that I have no doubt you will take these lemons and turn them into deliciously refreshing lemonade! 🍋➡️🍹😄 Wishing you and Regan all the best!! Maybe you can visit her next summer! 🙏😄🧡💛💜

[@HannahMartinRG]

Thank you so much for your insights. They are always so helpful and thought provoking. I am definitely going to try and see this as a positive, despite how negative it may seem. Having some time to spend with my family is so rare, so I am trying to enjoy it to the full and also edit videos at a bit of a faster rate and put more love into them as I never usually have the energy too. Love reading a bit more as well which Ive just not had time to do before!

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

​@@HannahMartinRG you are very welcome! You are doing so well!! I believe it is easier for humans to become sad and stay sad/hopeless than otherwise. Staying positive requires sustained effort - especially when one has too much time on one’s hands! I am extremely motivated because I have experienced depression, and I never want to go back there! I think all of this would be considerably more difficult for me if I had not had that depressive experience. In a way, it actually helped me to discover how much inner strength I have. Also, it gives me the life experience necessary to help other people, which I hope helps them and also allows me to feel like I am contributing to society, although I cannot work. Prioritize positivity! Having the healthiest, strongest body on earth is not much use if one has poor mental health. I have learned to surround myself with beautiful, funny or cute things which are a constant reminder that “there is good in the world and that it’s worth fighting for.“ This includes putting pictures, posters, handwritten sticky notes, personal artwork, awards, souvenirs, etc in my room, on the fridge, around my computer monitor, etc. Other examples: I created KZbin playlists of: 1. Videos that make me laugh 2. Favorite music videos 3. Favorite cute videos. 4. Favorite floor routines, which includes rhythmic gymnastics, as well as artistic. 5. Favorite inspirational videos Happy music playlist! This includes songs that activate a feeling of "happy". Although I put them all onto the same playlist, for my own reference, I subdivide these into euphoric, high energy, contentment, funny, etc. This is different from "I love this song!" I love many songs, but maybe 1 in 50 really hits that happy target. I exclude songs that are "happy" if they also evoke nostalgia. I have no idea why, with 2 "happy" songs from the same period of my life, one triggers nostalgia and the other one doesn't. I mix all genres together including classical, hip-hop, 1980s, spiritual, EDM, etc. I prefer this because if I only listen to one genre, my mind becomes used to that type of "happy" in approx 10 minutes, which then makes it less effective. I also include absolutely anything happy, even if it's something I wouldn't want to admit to my friends, like the theme song from "Fraggle rock"! 😂 Examples of my fave Ballet KZbin videos: "Composition" by Vaganova Academy 3:41 from the channel "stretch ribbon." Swan Lake: Dance of the Swans (Act II) 2:00 from the channel "Pathé Live" (Bolshoi Ballet in cinema 21/22 season) Ivan Odintsov "Mercutio variation" 2:18 from the channel "stretch ribbon." Nutcracker Russian dance "Trepak" 1:47 from the channel "Boston ballet" Maria Koshkaryova (age 16) Tambourine Variation (Vaganova Academy). 2:22 from the channel "stretch ribbon." Contemporary Tiler Peck - first ballerina performance on Ellen 0:55 From the channel "amazing danc3rs" Paloma Livellara Vidart Prix de Lausanne 2024, Contemporary Music: "You turn me on, I'm a radio" by Joni Mitchell Choreo: Christopher Wheeldon Wishing you all the best in your recovery! I have watched your surgery video and now I’m going to leave a comment on that as well! 🙏😍💐💪🧠🩰💜✨

[@viktoria93133]

Thank you for sharing this challenging time with us. You're a role model and an inspiration to me not only as a dancer, but as a human being. Sending you a ton of love and healing energy Hannah ❤ I am grateful to be able to be part of your journey and learn from you.

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much Viktoria :)

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

Please tell Reagan that we will miss her!! ❤😢 All the best to her! Hugs and love from Germany 🇩🇪

[@HannahMartinRG]

I certainly will!

[@ruthdavidson-schaller2245]

So sorry Reagan, will be moving on!! I know you were so close❤ Praying for your injury recovery and your health and mental health as well❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much for your prayers :)

[@kcstill3108]

So much going on. It’s a LOT to emotionally handle with Regan leaving the company/apt/England AND having an injury. Heal as well as possible, and then you will be back on track. And it sounds like you will be moving soon - how exciting!!!!! Sending all best wishes!!

[@leahwestrum6875]

So sorry to hear about Reagan going back home. You girls were/are like sisters; I could tell through the vlogs you post that she is closer than a bestie 😢😢😢. But it’s all in His time and will. You both will still be close, just not physically close. You need a hug. If I was there I would give an ear to the business and troubles ❤❤❤, and tell you it will be all ok. Life gives us changes and challenges, it is our duty to not give up or give in, … but to hold fast, look up, hold our head high, and meet those difficulties and differences with our faith intact and belief of a better day coming. You got this. Prayers and ❤love from Iowa, USA.

[@PaulineHelmersson-hf5yf]

Could you give me an advice how to keep faith intact? Buried my family, im chronicallly ill, and the only still living family is my brother who just cheated me all he money and im homless now. At 40. I hoped to die, But still here unfortunatley. Always thought god existed, But now i know its just an illusion.

[@HannahMartinRG]

Thank you ever so much for these kind words. They truly mean a lot!

[@leahwestrum6875]

@ you’re welcome Hannah ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelPBS501]

Miss you so much on this channel Reagan you and Hannah are always so amazing together. So happy I was able to meet you in person before you leave. As always a beautifully candid video Hannah. Best wishes on your recovery. 💜

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you Michael, glad to have met you!!

[@robk181]

We're always rooting for you and your life's adventures!

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you!

[@miralynne8913]

We will miss Reagan, but much love and happiness to her.

[@HannahMartinRG]

Thank you for your support :)

[@triplele9185]

I managed to see Fille at Sadler's. So grateful to see you and Reagan in action before this news! I am an adult hobbyist and have been dealing with long term knee and ankle injuries for years, would be great to see how you manage it. I find the rehab and the ballet classes reside in two different worlds, would love to see what an integrated approach looks like. Hope you heal soon ❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

So glad you got to see Fille, those will be my last performances for a little while. I'll be taking you on this rehab journey with me so I hope you will join me for the ride :)

[@daryador3847]

Wishing you much courage!

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you :)

[@Dancestar1981]

What a beautiful and amazing dancer. I hope you take all the time you need to heal properly. There is nothing worse than returning prematurely and doing permanent damage to your body as hard as it is physically and mentally to step away when you absolutely love it. I know from personal experience as I’m an amateur ballroom dancer myself and I’m 43

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much for this sound advice :)

[@functionoflightone]

The very best to you and good vibes for your healing.

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you :)

[@njvalueinvestor]

Sorry that Reagan is leaving. You two exuded such familiarity, trust, and joy. Be happy she is carrying much wit and wisdom from your time together to her next adventure. I hope the ankle injury is not chronic. Wear on the dancers body is so punishing. Thank you for sharing your dance in such a positive, optimistic way.

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much for your support :)

[@elysiawinter4297]

Sending all the healing vibes as a dancer currently struggling with injury myself I feel like this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for being so open in sharing your journey ❤❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

Wishing you much wisdom and strength on your journey! I know how tough it can be

[@buttercupgeorge]

Best of luck to Reagan whatever she decides to do in the future. The only thing that is permanent in life is change. Sometimes it's scary but it's also exciting. When I started college in the US, I had never lived here before even thought I am an American. I grew up in Tokyo. Exciting, challenging and scary, but I learned so much and made wonderful friends. You will be just fine. Keep the faith. You have your family.

[@HannahMartinRG]

Wow! Thank you for sharing your story. It certainly is inspiring and thought provoking! Change is inevitable, its how we react and adapt that is important!

[@FranziskaGöhler]

We will miss Regan so much.❤️💜 Wish her the best of Luck and that her Dreams come true.💜💖 And i wish you the best of Luck with your Injury. Your are so Strong. You Can get trough it and i send You Lots of Energy for your Recovery🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much

[@carolcraig2580]

We're going to miss Reagan! Wishing her all the best...and you too! ❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

Thank you!

[@Thunderpaws111]

Best friends are only as far away as your phone, distance can’t break the bond of strong friendship. ‘The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again!’ (Nicholas Nickleby - Charles Dickens.)

[@HannahMartinRG]

very very true :)

[@sheilashelton9336]

Praying for you. Take care of yourself 🎉❤.

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you

[@StrawberryPavlova1]

Hannah, I'm sorry you are going through an unexpected difficulty. I want to THANK YOU for your continued courage, vulnerability and wisdome you keep sharing with us through your channel. Im going through a very painful journey, dealing with disappointment in this unexpected difficulty. When you said ADAPT & OVERCOME something deeply moved and sparked in me. Strength. Hope. It was so beautiful. I'd love to hear more about you unpacking adapting & overcoming and what that looks like having faith in God. Thank you so much, you have a beautiful heart. We will be praying amd cheering for you from this side of the screen. ❤❤❤❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you for this comment. It has honestly inspired me to be more vulnerable and open up about this journey in a super real and honest way. I hope talking about it may help in some way on your journey too :)

[@rozarozko5323]

sending much love 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much!

[@markp448]

Thank you for sharing your struggles. 🐰🥕🥬🙏❤️

[@alizevalencony9068]

thank you for sharing! please do a video on dealing with injuries! xx ❤

[@HannahMartinRG]

lots more to come in this department :)

[@Contessa27]

Sending prayers and love to you, Hannah. ❤ What you’re dealing with is a lot. Keep your gratitude up so you don’t sink. The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you PEACE. 🍂🌻🍁

[@K_ballet]

One of my favorite songs says. 🎶Don’t you worry about anything, instead pray about everything, tell God what you need and thank Him for all he has done….and the peace of God will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus🎶(Scripture Lullabies- “The Peace of God”)

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you for these crucial reminders. Praise the Lord for his eternal goodness! For it is everlasting!

[@divab63]

Keep your chin up and persevere. Losing Reagan on top of the injury must be hard. Wishing the best to Reagan wherever her future takes her… she has been such a fun part of your journey. As for the injury, follow the experts advice and take it day by day. Wishing you the very best!

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you for your support :)

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Welcome home Reagan!!! USA USA

[@HannahMartinRG]

she will be happy to be home! She loves her country :)

[@fionaupton]

Sending a big hug, much love and 🙏🙏🙏❤️ and supporting and cheering you both on through the hard the sad the exciting the new

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much Fiona!

[@K_ballet]

I’m sorry to hear about the ankle and Reagan leaving! 🙏😢Can you share more about what’s next for Reagan? All the best for your next chapter. Much ❤️.

[@HannahMartinRG]

I will try and grab her for a video sometime soon!

[@janiscourtois6742]

Interesting vlog, many thanks. Will Reagan continue to dance in a USA company?

[@HannahMartinRG]

Not 100% sure yet :)

[@schneiderkardiologe]

Alles Gute!

[@FilipedeBarrosDance]

Hey Hannah - All the best for your recovery. God is with you all the way, loving you with deepest affection. You’re going to have an amazing time visiting Reagan in the USA ☺️ Let us know if there is anything we can do for you :)

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you so much! so appreciative of all your support :)

[@fluffedsquirrel]

Sorry that Reagan is leaving, she was a great "sidekick" to your vids. Hope you get well soon 💐

[@HannahMartinRG]

I am going to miss her lots for sure!

[@bodylistics]

You've got this Hannah 🍀🤲xxx

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you Frances

[@cindyliu2815]

Rooting for you!

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you :)

[@rockygerber2465]

I'm going to miss Reagan 😔

[@HannahMartinRG]

me too :(

[@erinsymone1645]

you are simply a stunning girl!

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you :)

[@TaniaEstes]

Do they have orthodontics in the UK??

[@dannyperry8070]

I wonder if its all worth it considering the damage being done to the body

[@BogtrotterBertie]

What are your bucket list things to do, it would be fun to find out what you would like to do if you were living without limits

[@HannahMartinRG]

So good! I will definitely include this in a future vlog!

[@marleenpieterse2755]

I will miss Reagen to 😢

[@HannahMartinRG]

me too :(

[@jennydembovsky57]

I’m so pleased to hear you relying on God’s guidance 💕🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@Catsmeow90]

Eek! The music drowning out what you are saying in some parts.

[@zuzana930]

if you can and if you have time, can you please show us your leotard collection?

[@HannahMartinRG]

yes! I definitely want to do an updated collection soon!

[@saccarois]

Is that leo from alie? :D (thumbnail)

[@HannahMartinRG]

the leotard is actually from Dellalo Milano x

[@Eugeniodimitrio]

.-' FOi SO UM CREDiTO Di ViNTi EU NUNCA PUiZ UM CREDiTO NO MEU CHiP ELE E SEMPRi ViRJEM

[@Konstantina-f8q]

❤❤

[@sharpgirlsSerious]

Ballet is the most graceful, elegant art/sport ! But the dancers are not truely appreciated and are unimaginably under compensated for the sacrifice they make. ! Instead of all of the wasteful governmental projects ! Maybe our government should give some funding to the art of ballet. If we want this to last. Major sport teams make more than enough money to support their needs. Ballet is more of an art !

[@AmeliaWhiteMusic24]

Sending love xx

[@HannahMartinRG]

thank you :)

[@zuzana930]

🥰

[@marvona3531]

Dear Hannah, you are a young professional dancer with many years in front of you. Maybe you would like to hear, how you can improve your health, natural and effective, and maybe make you a free future. Many greetings. Monika

[@ae2948]

Why is the music three times as loud as the vocals on this video. Its horrible.