My first ballet performance at 38 y/o | Dreams do come true! 

Thank you to all of you who posted such lovely comments! I feel so blessed and grateful! Also thank you to my new subscribers! To the few people who wonder why I didn’t show the entire performance. There’s a thing called artistic property. Also, the video hasn’t been released yet. I do not have permission to show the whole thing, but I can show some of the photos taken there. Of course I picked the best ones, I’m not really proud of my mediocre grand jeté. 😅 but I wouldn’t mind showing you that as well. Parts of the rehearsal of the choreography are in this video. The point of this video was not to show you an entire ballet gala, but to inspire all of you lovely dreamers to go after your dreams, no matter what! Whether you doubt yourself or other people doubt you and question everything you do. You just keep going! Much love, Tatyana ♥️

I LOVE what your teacher said about not really caring about the distinction between “amateur” or “professional” but rather as those who love to dance - that’s a really beautiful mindset to have in a teacher 🥹 You’re very blessed and so inspiring!

I'm 26- just last night, I was crying my heart out, regretting that I didn't learn ballet and violin as a child. I thought that if I just started earlier, I'd be stellar by now. I wondered what would be the point of starting now-- but your video was SO beautifully inspirational and like a divine message of encouragement to me. Thank you so much. You look like you were born to shine on stage.

Thank you for sharing this! I started ballet when I was 31 too! I had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and I decided to do all those things that I dreamed of as a girl. So I danced and sewed. And guess what? I got better! I’m 39 now and wasn’t expected to survive! Keep inspiring others! Everyone follow your dreams! 🩰💗✨

I started ballet lessons at age 56 and my first stage performance 3 years later (with lock down in between). You are never too late to realise your dreams.

Maybe it seems crazy but next week I'm 82 and a couple of months ago I joined an adult ballet class to fulfil a childhood dream. I was so thrilled to get my pink ballet shoes and although it's not easy as I'm also losing my sight I love it. Dreams do come true

I just had my ultimate dream come true. I was in ballet from 6 until a teenager. I was also competing in Figure Skating. My skating coach said Pointe would stiffen up my knees for skating. So I shouldn't do both. So I gave up Pointe. Which I didn't want to do. So at 55 I finally danced in a Professional Ballet the Nutcracker in the Party Scene as the Russian Mother. It was the most magical special moments of my life. You're absolutely right!!! Keep dreaming, they do come true. I Loved Your Dancing and You. I am so proud of you for dancing your heart out, and having your dream come true. I hope to see you dance more.😊💝💝

I'm turning 38 next month. Watching this is incredibly inspiring for me to see. I always wanted to dance ballet, and being professional was never my desire. I feel the same as you! I just want to dance to express myself. I'm crying because I feel so hopeful that it's never too late to achieve my dreams. Thank you, thank you, thank you Tatyana!!

As someone who has gotten into dance in my 40s this is so inspiring to me. ❤

I'm learning to play piano for the first time over the age of 40. With zero previous musical instrument experience. In one year I can play several songs and recorded my journey each month (which I highly recommend).I hope to take it to another level and do a concert one day. It's NEVER too late to follow your dreams❤❤❤

I'm going through a bit of an identity crisis right now- comparing myself to others my age and where they're at in life, not knowing who I want to be or where I want to go and just generally feeling behind in life. It feels like a miracle to have stumbled across this video at this point in time. This was a message I didn't know I needed until I heard it- thank you so much

I started learning ballet the same age as you. I am 53 now, still doing it. I go to class 6-7 days a week. I have studied jazz and modern techniques for 12 years maybe. I've had the most amazing teachers - the biggest ballet stars in Bulgaria. Been on stage quite a lot, including at the National Opera House in Sofia. I am totally aware I can never be as good as someone who has started early and has been trained professionally. And yes - there was a lot of "negative clatter", as you put it. What I realized is that good technique is not as vitally important for an amazing performance as I had previously thought. It is your heart and soul, your art, that will be appreciated at the end of the day ❤️ Don't stop dancing!

I started ballet in my 20’s and even made it en pointe. We had several recitals and I even got a character role once with a professional ballet company. You just never know until you try. It was never really my goal to perform but just to be able to dance and look like I knew what I was doing. I accomplished my mission. I’m 38 now also and I still keep my leotards just in case I decide to try it again. 😊

I had my first performance this year, I had just turned 51. (I started ballet in my late 40s.) I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to do it again.

This is so inspiring! I'm tired of hearing people say your life is over at 25... That you are "too old" to do this, do that... Also, you are so beautiful!

Wow! I am 31 and starting ballet haha with zero strength, flexibility etc...! I hope I can become as graceful as you at 38!! How beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing this! You look amazing!

Your dance instructor is a gem. He truly loves his craft & is eager to guide anyone else who wants to learn it. What a blessing to have such a teacher! 🥰

Bravo! Moi j’ai recommencé le ballet à… 47 ans! J’ai maintenant 51 ans et je commence les pointes cette année. C’est une joie pour moi de danser et voir mon corps évoluer. Poursuivons nos rêves! ❤😊

This inspired me so much!! I danced ballet from 5 years old until around 19 years old. I am now 32 and have been missing it so much for years now .. I have been wanting to start dancing again but worried that maybe I was too old now to go back. Thank you for reminding me to follow my dreams and not put limits on them. You are a beautiful dancer! 😊

Thank you, this is really encouraging. I'm in a contemporary school and studying to become some sort of a "semi-professional" dancer at the age of 42. We also have classical and my turnout is quite awful :D So totally agree and I know how hard it is to keep going sometimes but is really worth it. Thank you for the kind and motivating video, it was a real Christmas gift for me. Greetings from Budapest

Ok, but nobody is talking about how beautiful she is at 38 yrs!😍

Age, skin color, body type ect shouldn’t matter! Ballet is beautiful! All that matters is a passion for dance. You’re an inspiration! 🩰

This was so beautiful & heartwarming! As a 25 year old that had to give up ballet as a kid, it's nice to see that it's not impossible to jump back in to the ballet world if you really put your mind to it. Thank you for sharing this, it made my day! ❤️

This is so inspiring -- I've just started ballet myself at 31 and I would love to perform on a stage again, just to do it!

I am turning 22 and starting ballet soon. This is really inspiring. Congratulations! You are stunning and such an amazing dancer.

I started dancing ballet at age 25.. I've been dancing for 5 years now and honestly i feel much worse than my peers. But looking at myself I'm much better than when i had alreadt started. Your video reminded me to enjoy the moment and what i had reached, rather than compare myself to others. Thank you for that

Dancing is, first and foremost, a physical expression of the soul. A professional can dance with the most precise and perfect technique, but without soul, there is no purpose. Once you're doing what you love, dancing is fulfilling its purpose. You've really inspired me with this video, and I'm still just 21 years old haha!

I'm 17, and I've always regretted not doing ballet when I was younger and this is so inspiring

I just started taking ballet classes a year and a half ago at 35 and am so glad I did! It's never too late to start something new or to follow your dreams!

I'm 33 and have been on and off practicing ballet since 29. This gives me so much hope! You're an inspiration!

I really needed this today. I started figure skating almost a year ago, and since I’ve started as an adult with no strength, flexibility, or even dance experience, it’s been really hard especially since I haven’t taken proper lessons and can’t afford a coach. I’ve been teaching myself and learning as I go with videos and asking friends for advice. Sometimes I get discouraged, and it’s hard not to compare myself to the great skaters, but I’ve made a lot of progress this year, and I have to be kind to myself. Because against all odds, I decided to follow my dream. I used to live in an area where there was really only one ice rink around and it was way too expensive even for public skating. Now I’m fortunate enough to live where there are at least five within a thirty minute radius ❤️ Your dancing is beautiful!

I think one of my greatest pleasures has been teaching ballet at my old university for almost 12 years. I was able to help young women and men live their dream of learning ballet. Seeing their eyes just light up as they did their first turns even just doing their first lesson... Few moments in my life have felt as rewarding. It's wonderful to see that you followed your heart and your dream. Brava.

能夠上台，代表您的表現已好到一定程度， 這也就代表您的努力已受到肯定，已很棒， 在我看來您的演出已是完美，恭喜夢成真， Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Cheers! 👍🎅🙏🎁❤🙌🎉

That was totally uplifting. I never thought adults could learn to dance on point. That just inspired me to consider taking ballet classes as well. 🙂

This inspired me because though I am not quite as old as you, I started ballet "late" also! I started at 14 and now I am almost 15, but I believe in myself and I believe I can become a gorgeous, well trained dancer because I started late. I know that sounds weird, but since I am older I will be able to pick up every little detail! So go chase your dreams yall! There's a reason God put that dream in your head! Wake up and chase it!

This barely 8 minute video left me so inspired and moved like I haven’t felt for a long time. It’s short but so powerful and to the point. I’m touched, it’s exactly what I needed right now, on the last day of the year.

Thank you for this!! I just started at 22 and I had the same struggle with comparing my skill level with starting so late. I've always wanted to be a ballet dancer but my parents never put me into dance because I have a connective tissue disorder that makes sports difficult and even dangerous. Now that I'm able to manage it better I feel more comfortable learning dance while still keeping myself safe. I dont think I'll ever be at the level of a professional.. but that's ok with me.

This is exactly what I needed to hear! I’m 30 and I just started ballet, it took me so long to start cuz I was afraid I was “too old.” Thank you for this! It’s inspiring!

Please can you do a video about your ballet journey? I also started as an adult and would love to understand how you progressed to pointe, how much you train etc? More ballet content in general 🙏 You seem like a beautiful person inside and out and an inspiration!

I'm 37 and just started adult ballet classes. The last time was when I took a semester at College at age 21. Thank you for sharing your experience. Very inspiring.

This was such an incredible video! I am a student dancer who got her pointe shoes last January,and have been dancing for about five years now. When I first started I sucked and didn’t even know what fifth position was 😂It’s such a amazing feeling when you get on stage for the first time! Thank you for this, I hope it inspires more adults or other ages to pursue their dreams! ❤

This is so beautiful! I'm a ballet a dancer and I started at age eleven, I thought I started too late because all the other girls were younger than me and were better dancers. I'm now sixteen and I'm just starting point! I now know not to compare myself to other dancers but to become better than what I was yesterday! Always follower your dreams, work hard and you'll see that they do come true! Be patient and stick it out:)

so touched to see your dream fulfilled! You always has fans' support from Taiwan! GO! Tatyana!

As someone who wants to begin dancing in my 30s I can’t tell you how inspiring this video is and how needed it is

I am also from Hungary, Debrecen :D shoutout to Sándor! I appreciate his work. :)

I danced from 7 to 13 , even with BTA for thier nutcracker performance for 4 years. Went back when I was 23 for a year and danced at a studio with my daughter when she was 3. Moved and my previous dance teacher actually moved to where I live now! I'm 38 and starting back up again! Age doesn't matter to me, I'm doing this for me as I need dance in my life 💖 🩰 🎶

This is so beautiful :) it means a lot to me as a 34yr old now disabled ballerina; I have wanted to dance and perform again. I wanted to be a prima when I was 15 and left prepro because I was 'too short' then have been plagued w/ health stuff anyway... this makes me have hope to just do it in another way. Thank you so much, for sharing your dance and yourself and all these other beautiful people with us. Congrats on fulfilling this dream and I hope you keep dancing!

So inspiring!! I started with ballet at 46, and so Happy! Nevera stop dreaming and celebrating our achievements! Such a good teacher! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing

I really enjoyed this. You are much better than you know. You have a wonderful teacher, he moves with grace. I think for teachers, it doesn't matter at what level you are at, their interest is to see where each dancer is vulnerable and help them get strong, and that goes from beginner to professional. I joined a latin dance troupe when I was 40, we performed regularly, I learned so much about being on stage. Now I'm working on singing and I'm 63. So, never too late. Congratulations. I hope you continue your ballet.

I'm 17 and I started training figure skating one year ago, I'm not the best I stopped compare myself to others and now I don't care if someone is more skiled then me I just admire them, It is never to late to start your dream

Very inspirational! I started adult ballet at 30 and its super hard but so rewarding! Your progress is so inspirational! To be on pointe at 38 is amazing! Congratulations!!

Thank you so much for this. Im presenting my first performance and I'm 40.

Thank you Tatyana. You inspired me so much that I now tell myself I shouldn't give up on many many goals in life.

Love! I took up ballet when I was nearly 60. I was weak and scrawny from cancer treatment and my doctors told me to get exercise. Now I take class four times a week and it's my favorite part of my day. Even if I'm not a great dancer I can embody virtues of joy and health, and that's still a valuable thing.

I’ve always been so fascinated of ballet and there were never any close ballet classes near me growing up so no one in my city never did ballet only the sports that they offered in school. Now I’m 23 and one of my biggest regrets is not asking my parents to take me to ballet classes. Even though the classes are far I know that my parents would have tried their best to take me. Now that I am older I still have that dream to do ballet but I always feel self conscious about it. By watching your video and other people’s videos who also started late gives me the confidence to just go for it. I know that I’ll never be as great as professional ballerinas but it’s just the idea of doing ballet that makes me happy.

Congratulations!! This is beautiful!! I love this message💜 I appreciate your dedication to our art. I began ballet at age 3. It’s a beautiful craft to achieve. You did great🩰

Yes, this is VERY inspiring! Also, I can’t believe you’re 38… I would have never guessed anything more than 30!

This brought me to tears. I’m about to be 19 but I started dance at 14.. I quit at 17 although it’s been my passion for as long as I could remember. I had multiple dance teachers.. some I’m grateful for but others weren’t supportive at all.. they constantly made it clear to me that I could never be any good because I was already too old.. you looked so beautiful in your performance. Thank you for reminding me that as long as I have my passion I am good enough and can only get better.

"I don't think you chose the ballet, I think the ballet chose you" 💗 - George Balanchine

“You must enjoy what you’ve already achieved. That’s really important.” 💛

So inspiring! 👏🏻 love your ballet teacher’s comment about enjoying your success! Thank you for this motivational content

Thsi made me so happy. I am a professional dancer but I still have such a long way to go. I started training at 21 which is considered very old in the dance world. But this video inspired me so much because the point of any dance style is to be in community with others moving together. Your love for ballet just flows out of the screen. It’s so refreshing. You have more heart than 90% of the perfect technique bun heads I encounter. I will come back to this video often to remember what Its all about ❤ and btw you have beautiful lines.

I wasn’t allowed to take ballet when I was a child. I have always been mesmerized by ballet my whole life, starting right after I saw a dancer practicing on her own in a studio once when I was 6 or 7. So as an adult in my late 20’s I enrolled in a school; took class 5x a week and performed in many performances. It was a dream come true and I still have so many happy memories. Sadly, I now live in a place with no ballet at all. 😢

Isn't Vienna amazing? Amazing mix of people, amazing opportunities, the love of life! Congratulations and keep doing what you like everyone!

Deine Geschichte mit dem Ballett ist so schön!! Es hat mich wirklich berürhte!! Auch ich habe erst sehr spät mit 41 Jahren mit dem Ballett begonnen, ich praktiziere diese Kunst seit zwei Jahren. Deine Geschichte inspiriert mich weiter zu machen !! ❤

I’m tearing up. As someone who just turned 30 I feel so inspired by you and this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

Tatiana, THANK YOU SO MUCH for such an inspiring and motivating video! I’m an amateur baller dancer myself, started in summer 2021 and I’m in love with the ballet just like you. I’m 23, from St.Petersburg and you know since it’s a kinda Russian ballet capital here are plenty of opportunities for taking ballet classes from best teachers! PLEASE, make more videos like that, if really keen on watching as I dream myself or dancing in stage one day! And you’re just awesome, please keep going!

Congratulations! 🤩 This is so inspiring to watch! Makes me want to pursue my dreams in 2023!

This video is a message that came to me at such a weird time in my life. In august I finished 8+ years of schooling and I’m glad it’s over but truth be told I always had a voice inside me always wishing I had followed a different path. Apart of me always wanted to be a ballerina since I was very little but i wasn’t allowed since it wasn’t law or medical school and now that I’m 28 I figured it was too late for me but thank you for giving me the push and courage I didn’t know I needed to follow my own dreams.

Wow! That's so amazing! Thanks for sharing this! I'm 34 and just started learning ballet and dream one day I will be able to dance on stage too! Thank you very much for this motivation!!! 💜

Ich hätte das auch so gern.. immer war meine träume über tanzen oder schlittschuhfahren. Aber hab ich jetzt erwachs, und nacher war diese traume plotzlich nicht mehr moglich. Ich find es wirklich leider, dass normalweise gibt es keine zukunft fur erwachsene im die Tanzbranche, oder im Eiskunstlauf. Deswegen find ich es immer so wunderschon wann jemand kann ihre traume spater werden im ihre leben. Sie sind wirklich so herrlich. Herzlich gluckwunsch

Thank you for this video! I t has really helped me with my motivation. I preformed when I was 6-9 with a group twice my age because I was too advanced for the little kids classes. Recently I started ballet again after 10 years away with the dream to preform in the nutcracker, I'm only able to do one class a week because the studio does not offer a class for my age group more then twice a week and the second one is full, so I spend and hour every day working by myself at home. My instructor was blown away by my progress and skill within a month and refused to believe I hadn't danced in 10 years. I am so happy that this year I will be the first person ever from my studio to preform as Clara, not en pointe. Dreams truly can come true if you put in the dedication and work. Now the goal is to preform sugar plum once I am en pointe.

Love this! I’m not into ballet but i do love dance ~ particularly Latin! Joining a dance class 2 years ago has absolutely changed my life for the better - I may not be the best of the best, but it brings me absolute JOY 🥰💃 not that it matters - but i’d just like to add that I’m 34 and I am in much better shape , feel much more attractive, and enjoy life so much more than I did in my 20’s...☺️ thank you for posting this uplifting and inspiring content ! ❤️💕🤗

I have joint and spinal problems and I've wanted to dance since I was 12. I'm 25 now and I'm working on getting my body into better physical condition so that I can learn ballet safely. I saw a 98 year old woman performing the dying swan on pointe and I cried because I thought that if she could dance so beautifully then so could I, after all what 98 year old doesn't have joint and back problems?. Ballet is my passion and I will learn, thank you for bringing hope to those of us with unrealized dreams.

This was so incredibly encouraging; Thank you. I will be 31 in February and I have so many dreams I've been slowly working towards that have yet come to pass. And, I don't want to give up on them. Believing that dreams are still possible at this age, especially as a woman is sometimes difficult. I've heard so many say that women peak in our 20's and by 30 it's downhill. I don't want to believe that. Thank you for this inspiration! Good luck on your journey to follow your dreams. God Bless!

Dear Tatyana, thank you beyond words for making this video! I nearly cried because this video has transformed a new meaning of life for me and redefining my dreams. Bless your teacher, Sandor Racz, for his phenomenal teaching. I wish more teachers had a perspective like him, where there is no good/bad but simply those who want to train and keep learning and growing. Your video came to me at a perfect time as I can compare myself quite often, making me hesitate to follow a dream. I wish growing up I had more resources and financial support to do something so amazing. When I see you having the opportunity to do ballet at a later age and following your dreams, it makes me feel less worried about following my dreams later in life. In fact, it makes me more hopeful and more inspired to do so. Thank you very much!♥

Draga Tati, sretna ti nova 2023!!!!! Budi zdrava, sretna i bogata - SVAKO DOBRO NA SVE STRANE I UVIJEK!!!! ❤

Female friendship is such a sweet thing in life, this reminds me of that. Thank you

Such wise words from your teacher - thank you! 🙏💛

Such an inspiration! And very encouraging. Keep going Tatyana, show the light! What a beautiful beautiful dancer you are.

Congratulations! You looked amazing! This was so inspiring and much needed! I recently turned 30 and have been feeling like I'm too old get back into theater/acting the way I've always wanted to. This definitely motivates me!

Thank you for this video! When younger I used to dance but never ballet, it was always a dream of mine for as long as I can remember but there was no opportunity in the area I lived. Found a class a couple of years ago and loved it but fell from it when moving. Got recommended this video yesterday and it gave me courage/inspiration so today I signed up for a ballet class this spring! I’m looking forward to it so much and can’t wait to stand by the barre. I applaud you for following this dream of yours, it encouraged me to follow one of mine.

What an honor and priviledge to train with your teacher, and you are delightful. I began ballet at 27 and this gives me hope

Honestly, what your teacher said and what you've achieved has given me hope that I've not had for around 15 years now. I'm 37 and have a connective tissue syndrome called EDS, no one helped me when my mobility started getting bad and now I'm currently in a wheelchair trying to physio myself back into a better body health. I used to dance when I was a kid and damn I miss it. I feel like if I had a teacher like that waiting for me I would have such motivation to keep going and who knows, maybe I would achieve my dreams too :) the fact you've achieved this performance and become a graceful looking dancer with such expressive arms at our age is amazing, keep feeling that music because you are wonderful. Xx

Wow, you are amazing and a treat to behold. I am so happy to hear how your pursued your dreams of ballet in your 30s and made it happen! It is truly a joy to watch you soar with joy, for that is the gift of dance regardless of one's age. Ballet is truly a wonderful, lovely gift you can give yourself, whenever in life. So many people sit there holding onto remorse over not being able to have been a dancer from a young age, but you are an example of never stop living, never stop dreaming, no matter what. You are an inspiration for everyone!

Just lovely--you are beautiful in the process of dancing to the next level; and your teacher is so much a part of that. Thank you for sharing your very personal journey, which you have so deftly collaged for us here. Bravo!

Tatyana, I am proud of you! Thank you so much for documenting your journey. Your triumph has inspired me! Your dance instructor is incredibly humble and wise! He is precious.

Your teacher is so sweet!! Thank you for posting this, is a big inspiration for dancers who started later

I absolutely loved this video thank you so much for sharing! I can tell how hard you’ve worked and you are such an inspiration for anyone who thinks it’s too late for them to start ballet. It’s never too late!!! And you are still so young anyway. I’m so excited to see how your dancing continues to improve and grow 💚

you're such an inspiration Tatyana ❤ thank you for sharing and encouraging🥰

This is so inspirational !! Thank you! I started ballet at 28 and danced for 10 years…and took a 3 year break due to new job and kids. I’ve been working to get back at almost 42 years old. I miss it so much. Thanks so much for the extra motivation! Xoxo

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I'm sure this has been an inspiration to sooo many people who feel they are behind!

This is a beautiful message, and you are a beautiful dancer! Positivity is refreshing

Shed tears of complete joy ! Thank you lovely spirit for pursuing your dreams, thank you to your trainer, thank you for sharing❣️ A perfect video for me at this very moment…sigh 🤗 Excited for your continued successes🌺

It's never too late! I started as a child and started again in my 20s! Thanks for this, j'adore ❤

That was so inspiring 🥺 proud of you for going after and achieving your dreams, you inspire me to keep going after mine as well! Thank you for sharing your story!

Your video just appeared when I was scrolling and I'm the happiest right now! I started with ballet three years ago, at 31 and I feel like I can do it just by seeing your amazing progress! Thank you and you should be proud of what you have done! 💙💙💙

This made my whole day. I was unable to afford to train in dance as a child and took my first class at age 19. I'm 23 now and have had to teach myself much of modern dance technique and ballet due to living so far away from proper training. I get to go to classes once in a blue moon, but it's not as much as I need. People like you inspire me to not give up on dancing, despite my age and the difficulties of life. One day I hope I'll be able to dance a part on a pro stage too!💖

Thank you for showing us it's never too late to follow your dreams ❤

I really like your ballet teacher, he seems very encouraging towards you, and that is really nice to see 🙂