DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BALLET DANCER

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  • čas přidán 7. 12. 2019
  • YAY another Day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer!
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    Age: 18
    Height: 6’1”
    Where I am from: Los Angeles, California
    Where I live: Stuttgart, Germany
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Komentáře • 811

  • @nataliasheridan6941
    @nataliasheridan6941 Před 4 lety +3732

    Literally when people think ballet dancers aren't athletes this video proves how hardworking ballet dancers really are.

    • @TristanSimpson
      @TristanSimpson  Před 4 lety +69

    • @pagethreemodel
      @pagethreemodel Před 4 lety +50

      Only dumb uncultured people think that.

    • @SnorriSnibble
      @SnorriSnibble Před 4 lety +52

      Who tf thinks that? Every dancer is an athlete, it takes enormous body control and lots of muscles to be a professional dancer

    • @lauragatehouse7935
      @lauragatehouse7935 Před 4 lety +23

      Ballet dancers are the most finely tuned athletic people around

    • @nataliasheridan6941
      @nataliasheridan6941 Před 4 lety +11

      @@lauragatehouse7935 I am not a dancer, but I totally agree. Not many people say that, but I have just heard it before and it always confused me because dancers work so hard and put in so much time.

  • @fannithesloth2278
    @fannithesloth2278 Před 4 lety +3267

    "I‘ve had a long day, I deserve it" me after doing literally nothing and sitting in my bed all day watching yt videos

  • @jettwashed
    @jettwashed Před 4 lety +4493

    people who say ballet is easy make me wanna scream ahah

    • @bellagrow3116
      @bellagrow3116 Před 4 lety +71

      Who says ballet is easy

    • @tigergreg8
      @tigergreg8 Před 4 lety +50

      I don't think very many people think Ballet is easy. If they do, then they don't know what Ballet actually is.

    • @whatsmyname2588
      @whatsmyname2588 Před 4 lety +33

      I have never heard that someone said "ballet is easy", people say quite opossite. jeeez

    • @tallgirl195
      @tallgirl195 Před 4 lety +36

      People who say water is dry make me wanna scream lol amirite now where all my likes at?

    • @tigergreg8
      @tigergreg8 Před 4 lety +11

      @@tallgirl195 I'll give you a thumbs up, I love dry water. 😄

  • @jackiep1945
    @jackiep1945 Před 4 lety +1214

    “oh my gosh you’re so light” is the actual best thing you could say when picking someone up 😩

    • @minaisfab17
      @minaisfab17 Před 4 lety +42

      I've been told that I'm lighter than they expected after I was picked up by them 😒 heckin' rude

    • @ashxlynn._6238
      @ashxlynn._6238 Před 3 lety +14

      @@minaisfab17 the "expected" part ruined it lol I get it tho, it would sound better without the "expected" part

  • @fioe911
    @fioe911 Před 4 lety +1247

    when he said sisters he actually sounded like james and i was scared😂

  • @aliciah8250
    @aliciah8250 Před 4 lety +1419

    I’ve never seen a male dancer with such beautiful lines!

    • @TristanSimpson
      @TristanSimpson  Před 4 lety +70

      Alicia Heyer lol there are better

    • @davids1693
      @davids1693 Před 4 lety +23

      @@TristanSimpson You are probably right but you have it better than many and many who would like to have them. A humble thank you never hurts.

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp Před 4 lety +88

      @@davids1693 "a humble thank you never hurts". This comment is so rude. He doesn't owe you a "thank you" just because you complimented him in a way he finds it's not true.

    • @davids1693
      @davids1693 Před 4 lety +4

      I MP Of course now i have to feel worse because I don't feel bad about what I said.

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp Před 4 lety +12

      @@davids1693 you don't have to feel good nor bad.

  • @girlstyle8420
    @girlstyle8420 Před 4 lety +863

    Honastly not enough people show the inside of the ballet world. Your vlogs are so interesting

  • @egsdancer2921
    @egsdancer2921 Před 4 lety +519

    Y’all came here for the thumbnail and you know it...

  • @gp-kp1ki
    @gp-kp1ki Před 4 lety +561

    It's eye-opening to see how many hours and how much work and self-discipline are required of a ballet student on a daily basis!

    • @TristanSimpson
      @TristanSimpson  Před 4 lety +8

      g p ❤️❤️

    • @redhood8141
      @redhood8141 Před 4 lety +6

      @@TristanSimpson This is why you deserve all the respect in the world bud, You are amazing

    • @arifyd.d3800
      @arifyd.d3800 Před rokem

      And the self discipline in Martial Arts

  • @gyc492
    @gyc492 Před 4 lety +432

    Literally you and your friends are straight up friendship goals ❤️

  • @pufpufpoof5009
    @pufpufpoof5009 Před 4 lety +170

    I told this dude at school that ballet is really difficult and he was like, “hMmM mOrE cHaLLeNgiNg tHaN fOoTbAll?! I dOnT tHiNk So.”

    • @diogoreis7117
      @diogoreis7117 Před 4 lety +16

      when i did ballet, some dudes ate school said the same .. than i showed them one of my contemporary pieces and never said anything again (also said explainded what we did and they tried a small part of it ... they couldnt keep up)

    • @slimlouis6441
      @slimlouis6441 Před 3 lety +12

      Football. Ask famous Steeler Lynne Swan who studied ballet to make him a better receiver. He literally used to jump/leap right over the defense. He claimed they were equally challenging.

    • @giannadoherty2835
      @giannadoherty2835 Před 3 lety +2

      the AUDACITY of some people I swear

  • @windchimeisland
    @windchimeisland Před 4 lety +152

    Athletes who think ballet dancers aren’t legitimate athletes couldn’t do what they do.

  • @jamireed4258
    @jamireed4258 Před 4 lety +424

    Ballet dancers aren't athletes their gods I swearrr...

  • @Sentientmatter8
    @Sentientmatter8 Před 3 lety +104

    "I don't get how I'm not TikTok famous yet"
    ...just you wait.

    • @pandalie8469
      @pandalie8469 Před 3 lety

      Magdalena Sacco now I'm downloading tiktok just because of him ayyyyyyyy

  • @hannahloiacano4107
    @hannahloiacano4107 Před 3 lety +76

    He literally carried a whole ass human, and i cant even lift a chair...

  • @vinky5344
    @vinky5344 Před 4 lety +177

    Ballet dancers are like SILK
    Smooth as Silk 🌪
    and
    Strong as Silk 🌪

  • @mariom6884
    @mariom6884 Před 4 lety +286

    I was married once,to a ballet dancer.She was a contemporary ballet dancer.So I know quite well the day routine of yours.At that time,I recorded and edited soundtacks for a hundred of ballet schools and for the most famous choreografers.I was frequently watching the rehearsals and sometimes I operated the sound on the theaters,too.As you can see, I’m aware of how hard you people works and lives.Tristan,you’re such a wonderful human being and I think that you will make a boyfriend(when you find one)a very happy person.Love you from Brazil.

    • @stevenbellusci9084
      @stevenbellusci9084 Před 4 lety +6

      Mario Murano my god,just getting into those shoes looks like hard work 🙄🙄

    • @mariom6884
      @mariom6884 Před 4 lety +9

      steven bellusci I know Steven.I’ve been there.

  • @SaifullahRaes
    @SaifullahRaes Před 4 lety +101

    Tristan ur a ray of sunshine, always smiling and upbeat - even when ur knackered!! Thanks for another great behind the scenes upload, it brightened up my afternoon 👍

  • @samantha-we9xp
    @samantha-we9xp Před 4 lety +14

    5:44 this is the cutest thing ever....🥰🥺

  • @withloveleila4179
    @withloveleila4179 Před 4 lety +27

    5:45 that was sooo cute aw

  • @larasofiabgj
    @larasofiabgj Před 4 lety +36

    there's so many ballet channels (that i watch and love) of female ballet dancers! im glad to have found one of a male ballet dancer, it's interesting to compare!

  • @miarobles5240
    @miarobles5240 Před 4 lety +249

    Welcome to ballet where picking people up and running is a normal daily thing 😂

    • @Ihatetheseupdates
      @Ihatetheseupdates Před 4 lety +27

      Same for kidnappers.

    • @miarobles5240
      @miarobles5240 Před 4 lety +14

      E S. Oh...uh I- I guess 😳😐

    • @serri1075
      @serri1075 Před 4 lety +8

      @@Ihatetheseupdates I CACKLED

    • @meredithdavis6663
      @meredithdavis6663 Před 3 lety +2

      SookHyun Jeon SAME

    • @aidarene8521
      @aidarene8521 Před 3 lety +1

      I get picked up frequently by my guy friends, the only explanation is that I'm small! I don't dance (unless I'm in a musical)

  • @chulia2901
    @chulia2901 Před 4 lety +123

    “It’s 6:30 and pitch black outside...”
    Yes welcome to Germany! 😂😂

    • @hannafazaa
      @hannafazaa Před 4 lety +6

      In Calgary Canada in winter " its 4 pm and its pitch black" in summer it's 3:00 am and the sun is about to rise

  • @JackthePumpkincat
    @JackthePumpkincat Před 4 lety +52

    Me watches vid: Lemme try that!
    My leg: I hope you like hospital food

    • @joes4770
      @joes4770 Před 3 lety +1

      "Break a leg" Didnt mean literally! ;-) I always wanted to try to spin

  • @livingstonegawe7368
    @livingstonegawe7368 Před 4 lety +96

    As a child, i've always wanted to learn ballet but my dad made me do taekwond instead. 😅

  • @cretnotonic
    @cretnotonic Před 4 lety +4

    It's so nice to see a young man like you find your passion so early in life and enjoying it all!

  • @nathaliemartens3937
    @nathaliemartens3937 Před 4 lety +4

    I grew up dancing. I got to a pretty advanced stage, but I can't do it anymore because my lungs don't work properly. This makes me incredibly nostalgic for that time. Dancing is so fun so hard at the same time.

  • @yassinlmiri5368
    @yassinlmiri5368 Před 4 lety +51

    as a spanish I appreciate that u guys learn about flamenco!

    • @amandacash6909
      @amandacash6909 Před 4 lety +3

      “As a Spanish”

    • @dragonzlyric
      @dragonzlyric Před 3 lety

      They have to. It’s part of their repertoire. Go see some ballets and you’ll see why.

  • @jondon1106
    @jondon1106 Před 4 lety +12

    Omg Tristan I am exhausted watching this .cant believe how hard you work to stay in shape. So graceful so much talent keep it up you have fame in your future.much love to you.

  • @ahridavis4910
    @ahridavis4910 Před 4 lety +2

    Being a mom and having had been a ballet dancer myself makes me think how much people are unaware of how hard, how much dedication, and how strength mentally children and teens and even professionals need to put out there for ballet in every day, movement, diet, life style and even hobbies or relationship can affect a performance.

  • @thaliabk
    @thaliabk Před 4 lety +168

    Omg this video is filmed and edited so nice that i just want to watch it over and over again!! Tristan u are such a good dancer keep it up with the good work !! And omg ur so funny lolll:))

  • @annettefournier9655
    @annettefournier9655 Před 4 lety +65

    Such long lean lines at 18 years old. When you mature and put on muscle mass omg a Greek God!

  • @taleabyrne1992
    @taleabyrne1992 Před 4 lety +6

    this is so cool omg I love how much your passion and love for ballet shines through your videos

  • @sofiapulido1187
    @sofiapulido1187 Před 3 lety +1

    I live that the blog has this "I'm confident and I'll show it" all while still being down to earth and being a very talented person. It's nice. Your blogs are really different and fun to watch. You seem to really enjoy making them

  • @quadbox
    @quadbox Před 4 lety +76

    James Charles wishes.

  • @chriskayel6765
    @chriskayel6765 Před 4 lety +7

    You're doing really well! Keep up the good work. As a former professional ballet dancer, I can tell you that your work will be rewarded in the future if you manage to find balance between skill and opportunity.

  • @elinewijnja1476
    @elinewijnja1476 Před 4 lety +1

    these are my absolute favorite videos you make and I'm so excited!!

  • @beatrizbalseiro
    @beatrizbalseiro Před 4 lety +7

    Wow I'm spanish dancer and I didn't know that you play castanets just for practice music rhythm and things like that. I'm very happy now, our culture is everywhere! You are doing very well, castanets and spanish dance (escuela bolera, estilizada and folklore are with castanets) needs a very good technique (like ballet) and you show it on this video. So proud!

  • @veronicajeow
    @veronicajeow Před 4 lety +2

    your smile literally melts me 🥺

  • @kimgreta4693
    @kimgreta4693 Před 4 lety +16

    that "tschüss danke" thooo💕

  • @beetlejuice3171
    @beetlejuice3171 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for sharing, good for you starting the day meditating!

  • @bowenz6166
    @bowenz6166 Před 4 lety +5

    this is the first vid i've watched from u and omg i love ur personality !!

  • @444duygu
    @444duygu Před 4 lety +33

    I love leaving comments to your videos because you always read them and I feel like you care

  • @laurenbelle7686
    @laurenbelle7686 Před 4 lety +3

    I’m a flamenco dancer so it was so cool to see a ballet school implementing our techniques!!! 💕

  • @jadajonesoldchannel
    @jadajonesoldchannel Před 4 lety +7

    tristan!! this video was everything👏🏽✨ loved the editing!

  • @anna-mariamaik3629
    @anna-mariamaik3629 Před 3 lety

    You're literally perfect! ♥️

  • @trackstar6466
    @trackstar6466 Před 3 lety +3

    I love your personality !!! If we knew each other I feel like we would be besties fr and you are so talented. I love ballet, it deserves more recognition and respect.

  • @lil-om2wy
    @lil-om2wy Před 4 lety +3

    I’m a ballet dancer also, and it really inspires me of how you take this ballet life into a fun and enjoyable level. I think I enjoy ballet now much more than I used to! :)

  • @georgiajaneherbert3038

    why do i love watching this guy so much

  • @WendySyron_10.
    @WendySyron_10. Před 4 lety +1

    I’m so grateful I found your channel. Thank you. You’re awesome.😊

  • @zoebp_
    @zoebp_ Před 4 lety +5

    I really need more vlogs like this, loved it so much ❤️
    Also as a spanish ballet dancer (i also did flamenco for a while) I appreciated the 'castañuelas' part, it was great haha!

  • @thathamiltongirl3690
    @thathamiltongirl3690 Před 4 lety +1

    Your lines are just..PERFECT

  • @caromoon4083
    @caromoon4083 Před 4 lety +87

    Oh god he looks like Liam hemsworth

  • @tamarbakesandcooks
    @tamarbakesandcooks Před 4 lety +1

    Love your video’s and like to see more of you actually dancing/performing! Keep it up! ❤️

  • @xwah5016
    @xwah5016 Před 4 lety +14

    Chinese traditional dance is quiet similar but mine has tumbling involved ❤️ love the vlog

  • @faith9196
    @faith9196 Před 4 lety

    I have so much respect for ballet dancers. Seriously they’re so elegant and graceful but so powerful and strong.

  • @rebekahasay6610
    @rebekahasay6610 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are so fascinating! It’s cool to see what a unique and beautiful environment it is in the ballet world, especially from a guy’s point of view.

  • @gema1307
    @gema1307 Před 4 lety +1

    Why do I love this dude so much😭❤️❤️❤️

  • @haydennicole178
    @haydennicole178 Před 4 lety

    ur literally so gorgeous, and an amazing hard working dancer. I stan!

  • @nanpotrer4709
    @nanpotrer4709 Před 3 lety +1

    you made me wanna do my workouts and build a routine and live a life again
    so strange! i'm smiling
    thank you, Tristan

  • @ethancotter101
    @ethancotter101 Před 4 lety +2

    Would love to see more days in ur life! So nice to see other male dancers!! What’s your favorite places to get dance wear including warm ups ? I’m looking for some new stuff and thought I’d ask.

  • @alexjones910
    @alexjones910 Před 4 lety +4

    You are so Talented. Gods Bless!

  • @ericatalbot9890
    @ericatalbot9890 Před 3 lety

    This video just made me realize how in tune ballet dancers have to be with their bodies like wow you have some real control. You are incredibly talented!

  • @winnmiller6012
    @winnmiller6012 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Tristan this was really nice. Enjoy your year in Germany! 💪👍☺

  • @DidiDerp
    @DidiDerp Před 4 lety +25

    Ice cream: snatched

  • @gabriellaemerson3697
    @gabriellaemerson3697 Před 4 lety +5

    I love this vid Tristan!❤️💕

  • @kinimodreisac6653
    @kinimodreisac6653 Před rokem

    Thanks for showing a day in your schoollife Tristan

  • @pamperedpanda9913
    @pamperedpanda9913 Před 3 lety

    The thumbnail was the most aesthetically pleasing thing ever. Loves 💗

  • @sarey8934
    @sarey8934 Před 4 lety +25

    I read the title, then saw the thumbnail and was like.. This is interesting..

  • @Fiebi95
    @Fiebi95 Před 4 lety +19

    I live in Stuttgart and never knew we had such a good ballett school! Defintitely missed out and will look out for some shows in the future 😊

    • @JasminAsterios
      @JasminAsterios Před 3 lety

      Ich komm aus der Nähe. Bis ich mal eine Reportage im Fernsehen sah, wusste ich das auch nicht.

  • @aal7577
    @aal7577 Před 3 lety

    i love the guy with the scarf... loveee his glassesss STYLE!

  • @thaliabk
    @thaliabk Před 4 lety +30

    Omg and when u took the ben and jerry ice cream looool

  • @OLDS98
    @OLDS98 Před 4 lety

    Good music for the video. You have a long day Tristan. You get up and get moving. I know how important the stretching is too. Good to see your classmates/ friends. Be proud of your body as it is an asset to you in the ballet career.

  • @panagiotamichail6874
    @panagiotamichail6874 Před 4 lety +1

    That's amazing boyyy! Keep going , I wanna see you perform live🤩

  • @autumncarpenter3614
    @autumncarpenter3614 Před 3 lety

    Dude, you work so hard I'm so proud of you

  • @valeriavivanco2247
    @valeriavivanco2247 Před 3 lety

    Gosh, you are amazing😔♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @glukhas
    @glukhas Před 4 lety +1

    so joyful! always be brave, humble and perseverant :)

  • @jahredandrea6791
    @jahredandrea6791 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, just wow 💖

  • @calvindavis3641
    @calvindavis3641 Před 4 lety +1

    You made this video very educational. Because I learned a lot. Great job!

  • @rblx_ian9055
    @rblx_ian9055 Před 3 lety

    huge props to all ballet dancers, iam trying to learn ballet and it is literally so hard, you need to keep balance while jumping around n stuff but you still have to looks relaxed and your shoulders needs to be loose, and when you jump and land down, its so important to look graceful while doing it

  • @somemorecoffeeplease
    @somemorecoffeeplease Před 4 lety +2

    This video was aesthetic! I love it!

  • @johnmarkey7660
    @johnmarkey7660 Před 4 lety +2

    Really like and enjoy your channel. Interesting insight into your life and routines. Great videography / editing and humor. Enjoyable and fun to watch. Always looking forward to your next one...

  • @ayeletbonnie7535
    @ayeletbonnie7535 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow i love your videos and you're personality so much!! You are so funny and talented. ❤️❤️

  • @wiktorgrabowski2230
    @wiktorgrabowski2230 Před 4 lety

    your spins are AWEEEEEESOME❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Morbid_Freyja27
    @Morbid_Freyja27 Před 4 lety

    Very enjoyable to watch you go about your day 😊👍🏼

  • @Jasmin-fc6lp
    @Jasmin-fc6lp Před 4 lety +2

    That is so true tho, the simple moves are the hardest!

  • @usernameeueueue
    @usernameeueueue Před 4 lety +1

    the thumbnail doe damn
    dance belt only dayum
    i stan u ,im also a ballet dancer

  • @eugene.brucebell8108
    @eugene.brucebell8108 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos. I look forward to your next one each time.

  • @jurgenrathjen5965
    @jurgenrathjen5965 Před 4 lety +39

    Im impressed with stamina of ballet dancers. This is a really very interesting video!!

  • @atc35012
    @atc35012 Před 3 lety

    I watched this video while cooking dinner (or the oven cooking dinner) and longboarding across my kitchen. I am learning to longboard. Fun!

  • @richardbailey6976
    @richardbailey6976 Před 4 lety +1

    Such dedication 👍👍

  • @timothyhall7923
    @timothyhall7923 Před 3 lety

    I am new to your channel, I am really enjoying it. I am listening while I work and I find your voice very calming. Also I am very impressed by you and your work ethic at this young age.

  • @DavidHSouthernGent
    @DavidHSouthernGent Před 4 lety

    I finally realized how much hard work you put into your routines. Nice work, and btw you look so fabulous. ;-)

  • @ziyahani9406
    @ziyahani9406 Před 4 lety +4

    The way you snatched that ice cream... I felt that😭

  • @antmullenix-fielder84
    @antmullenix-fielder84 Před 3 lety

    Love seeing the inside world of ballet with a guy! New subbie! Cheers!

  • @paigemckinnie3207
    @paigemckinnie3207 Před 4 lety +31

    Omg he waved bye to his room that's so cute I wanna meet this guy

  • @wyattb12
    @wyattb12 Před 4 lety +1

    Love it! Have a great day

  • @dpuckett1549
    @dpuckett1549 Před 3 lety

    Fun to watch! Ballet is athleticism!

  • @janaleoniebunger7500
    @janaleoniebunger7500 Před 3 lety

    This whole video is straight up aesthetic goals 👀

  • @erny1957
    @erny1957 Před 4 lety +5

    Bravo, you're very good. You have a good future in one of the most difficult professions. I wish you success.