Why ballet is brilliant | Georgia Canning | TEDxHelensvaleLibrary
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- Georgia talks about her relationship with ballet and how it can be used to make a positive difference in anybody’s life. She discusses her ballet school that teaches ballet for everyone regardless of age or body type.
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Georgia is the director of GC Dance, a blogger and entrepreneur with a passion for making dance accessible. Georgia has received a Gold Coast Women in Business Award and founded Peace & Pliés - a community based social impact program in Kenya.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
One thing I've noticed ballet has really taught me is mindfulness to my body. When I was in PE class someone would hurt a muscle and I would be able to tell which muscle it was and how to stretch it or massage it, while they can't even tell whether it's a muscle or a bone.
And you just assumed you were correct.
@@melissasmith6762 I don't always. But surprisingly when you hurt a muscle, you stretch it and afterwards the pain disappears, you know it worked. Or when you hurt yourself and when you massage it you can feel the pain when you hit a certain knot, you know it's that one. Or, my personal favourite, when I hurt my knee, tried to massage it, could point at which tendon it was and afterwards the physiotherapist I went to confirmed it.
@@totallynoticarus Not sure what you mean by 'hurt'. I don't think stretching would help if you pulled a muscle for instance.
@@melissasmith6762 It does to a certain extent. But you can also just take a wrong step and hurt one of your muscles. Like rolling your ankle.
I know exactly what you mean and where you're coming from. As dancers we have an inherently different relationship to muscles and our bodies.
Thank you Georgia.
I started ballet when I was 8 and I will become 60 next year. You have explained every reason why I’m still dancing.
You're so very welcome! So glad you're still dancing!
Why did this make me want to cry? I’ve been a dancer for over 17 years, and I so often forget what a privilege it is to dance.
Oh I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry! However it's a testament to how powerful our beautiful art form is :)
You cry because her words hit home, especially the stuff about grit and women having an hour for themselves.
Same I've only danced for 11 years tho
Same here. Ex dancer really moved. I would love to help teach in Africa. Fantastic oppertunity.
Ballet class always distracts me and lessens my anxiety, even when im being a perfectionist in class lol.
Totally! Thanks for listening :) x
Yeah, when I'm dancing it's just me and the dancing and nothing else in my mind.
Thank you so much for this. As a 62 year old student of ballet, your talk both inspires me to continue, and reaffirms what I have believed for some time now: No matter your age or physical condition, ballet can only make you better. People are always amazed that a person, male, of my age can be so dedicated to this art form. But I tell everybody who will listen: This is the best thing you can do for yourself, no matter how old you are. If I can do it, I know you can.
Thats beautiful! Im so glad you enjoyed my talk. You're spot on; ballet can only make you better! Much love, Georgia
I'm 15 and just started dancing a few months ago. These benefits are so real!! My dance studio is a bit different, and they teach dance to anyone who wants to learn, including older and disabled people, and people of all body types. At our studio, progress is not measured by the amount of time you have spent dancing, but by the hard work you put in, and the fruit of your labor. Because of this, even though I've never danced before coming to VOW, I'll be going en pointe this month, and I am so thankful that I get to do such a wonderful thing.
it is very meditative. Because you have to coordinate your body and think on your toes at the same time.
Exactly! Glad you enjoyed my talk - thank you x
No pun intended :) or maybe yes lol
Ballet is really important and it's a lot more than the dance itself. It's the reason I bother to do things after school on a Friday, because I have a class to get to. People have commented on how my posture has improved, I have better flexibility, and it's the perfect thing to keep me fit with my lower stamina and anaemia. I'd argue the most intensive part of the class is the jumps, for sure.
Can we talk about her mother's handwriting? It is gorgeous.
I started learning ballet last year at the age of 22. I've always had big dreams, but before, I tended to give up everytime i encountered a difficulty. I always felt like a failure. And precisely like you say in this talk, ballet made a big change. I may have felt hopeless during some classes, i've kept attending to ballet (3 classes a week, now!) because I keep in mind that the only way to improve is going on. And it's only one of the wonders that ballet brought to my life... Thank you for your inspiring video !
I know am late i hope your doin great, am also 20 and started ballet
Although I quit at 14...I will say ballet has always remained a passion of mine and has taught me some of the biggest lessons live learned in my life. So grateful I was able to be in ballet through most of my life.
Ballet is amazing! It was my childhood dream to be a ballerina but we didn't have any ballet studios in my town. Now, I fulfill that dream by watching anything related to ballet and doing ballet workouts.
This made me wanna cry so bad. I love ballet and am so proud of being a ballerina.
What a dry crowd 🙄 she's actually funny !!
I think the sound is just set up in a way that doesn't allow any noise from the auditory to be heard in the recording. Idk tho, TED crowds are usually pretty responsive
The crowd was actually really responsive to me :) However the audio in the final edit didn't include the audiences reactions. Which makes for some awkward silence for me ;)
ok like going to the ballet and the experience leaves you in awe and your not allowed to over clap.
@@kathymyers7279 😂😂 you have actually made my day with this tnx🥰
No one cares. You ballet nerds are showing an exaggerated opinion of your own importance.
You are ballet dancers. Most people hate balet
Great talk! Really resonated. I left ballet at 16, having thought it would be my profession until , having reached my goals, I reached the same conclusion as she did, for similar reasons. I was much more satisfied taking class, doing plies than when I danced a lead role on stage or won a competition with my partner. Good to know I’m not alone. Everyone around me thought I was crazy when I left. Thanks!
Exactly! Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for watching my talk. I hope you are still dancing ;) G x
Omg when her students performed It made me cry😭 I really admire her and her purpose in life is truly beautiful. I think ballet and dance in general has A LOT to offer to the world and is still something that not so many people can experience it. When i started to dance at 17 i really fell in love with it. The way it made me feel has completly changed my perception of the world. To the point where right now I want to make dance my career and teach a lot of people what this beautiful art has to offer. Saludos desde argentina! And sorry for bad english hehehe
I miss ballet like crazy! I’d give anything to be able to go back it, but I’m disabled now and it simply isn’t an option for me anymore unfortunately.
My Physio is always impressed with my technique when it comes to the exercises, and the amount of flexibility I have, so that’s something, at least 😊
i would think there's some movements you could do from ballet or in modified form or maybe just the spirit of ballet
Katie_pol I did ballet from 3-16 and now I’m disabled but I hope to get back eventually.
There is a form of seated classes could you do them.
I often realise that ballet taught me to appreciate the little things win life because ballet focuses a lot on the little details for example the angle of your elbow or the angle of the wrist and fingers. I often see life as a dance. If you don't focus on the little things in life, then the big things will not work.
this is such a valuable conversation to have- preprofessional ballet demands your whole life, but many preprofessional-level dancers don’t get to dance professionally, and it’s a profound loss to experience after years of doing only one thing.
Exactly! Thanks for watching my talk Lulu - happy dancing! G xx
Brilliant Georgia, you nailed it! Ballet for all and all for Ballet!
Thanks Sonia xxxx
Thank you. From the top of my crown to the tips of my toes. Thank you Miss Georgia. I had to give up dancing a number of years ago. But yet everything I had learned stays with me. Thank you for showing others how important Ballet classes are. That we are not simply frivolous little girls wanting to wear tutus. Although I highly recommend that every one should wear one at some point in their lives.
Leotards, tights, if we are extremely lucky, pointe shoes and tutus bring about such a sense of accomplishment and pride in oneself and for our fellow dancers. It is my belief that dancing, lets ones soul find freedom and purpose.
Thank you Miss Georgia, for teaching with love.
What's that quote by MARTHA GRAHAM about a dancer dying twice?
Georgia Canning is so inspiring. Her talk made me cry, Poignant and moving with her dancers joining her at the end.
Oh that's so sweet, thank you
One of the really cool things about ballet to me that you touched one, is that the second you put in work on yourself you’re helping everyone in the classroom. If you understand the combination and do it confidently then not only do you feel good and you’re working hard but you’re helping everyone else get there.
Yas! x
Thank you for dedicating your life to form better and more resilient human beings. I started ballet just this year and I am 34 years old, finding my path in life (I'm a scientist), though I love what I do, something was always missing, ballet, dancing, music just make me feel alive, I feel free and it helps me acknowledge myself, it's helping me quite a lot to refocus into what my aims are in science, all because I am starting to feel complete in my life again. The performance of your dancers was lovely and I shed a tear... Thanks again Georgia for believing.
What a beautiful message :) You're absolutely welcome! x
I already thought ballet is kind of a dynamic meditation. Because most of the oriental meditations are static, ballet which is a dynamic meditation has great values.
I can completely empathize with the lack of wanting to be on stage! I loved everything about ballet except being on stage.
Beautifull.... I started taking balletclasses three years ago at the age of 62 and I just love it . No matter how busy my day as a doctor is, I allways try to go to class in the evening 2 times aweek.. And it so true, for busy people it is a perfekt way to relax because you have to be to concentrated .on the movements especially when you are older... I love the music from Richard Maddock. Could you please tell me the name of the song ?
Beautiful story Hanneke! I actually have some students who are doctors and med students. Ballet for them is the best outlet! Thanks for watching and happy dancing, G x
I’ve only just started ballet and I love it I feel like I’m not just a body like I’m a beautiful woman on stage performing even if I’m in my dance room I feel like it’s an escapism to my world I just love ballet 🥰
Such a wonderful speech! I’ve decided to stop doing ballet 🩰 The most inspirational thing I’m doing is teaching ballet. Sharing your knowledge with the dancers is amazing! Especially when you see not only physical results but psychological. ❤️
I am a 50 yr old male. Love ballet. Always hoped one of my daughters would become a ballet dancer. If I had the time & was in better shape I would do ballet myself. Marathon first, Aikido next then maybe some ballet for this old guy. Great talk Ms. Canning.
Thank you John!
You are a brilliant human being. Beautiful inside and out. It’s impossible not to be touched by your soul’s beauty - happy, grateful tears. I wish I could be one of your students. Thank you, Miss Georgia!
Oh this is just such a beautiful comment! Thank you so much for not only watching, but taking the time to write such lovely words. Georgia x
... This makes my heart sing & my soul dance. Thank you for sharing Georgia's story. It touched a certain theme in my own performing-artist-life in such a delicate, but profound way. Inspired to revaludate & celebrate my own 'grit'. Thank you
in my younger years, i know i am well and flexible. but my family has no background in dancing/gymnastics/ballet so it was not developed. i am 18 now, most flexibility was already lost, staring at my phone and learning basic ballet. it was initially only yoga. i found it veerryy helpful but it was so stationary (for me) so i tried tap dancing. it helped me learn to shift weight and focus on steps, but it was lacking something (for me.) grace. to be specific: ballerina grace. so here i am, truly inspired. thank you, miss!!
This video is amazing and has made me realize why I have been able to continue to stand up to challenges over the years and why I am such a high achiever in everything because ballet has taught me so many valuable lessons not only in the art but everywhere in life
I am just starting teaching and this touched my heart. I share a similar experience in ballet and finding out that I can ServE is amazing. Helping others find their own GRIT! Thank you for such an honest and sweet openness ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You're welcome beautiful and enjoy the joy of teaching! It's the best x
I do ballet since I am five and it gave me so much back. I was always very shy, but in the group I am right now I found some great friends and I am not afraid to stand in the first row anymore. I have a way better posture and can't imagine my life without it.
This is so powerful! Thanks for sharing your story. It is so wonderful that you were able to find yourself and to channel your knowledge into such a positive direction.
What a great video! You really hit all the reasons why I love dance, and why I'm missing it so badly. Also, I really enjoyed the piece at the end. Simple, not perfectly clean, but very moving. The expression of some of those little girls was just precious and elegant, they were really feeling it.
marvellous!!! congratulations!!! God bless you!!!❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
I’m over here 😢 crying … this was perfect 👍🏾
Totally agree with ballet class, this is the best time for my day. Hope I can go back to cLassroom ASAP, I miss the bare, mirror, floor, lovely teacher and pianoist
Thanks for watching x
Great TED talk , well done Georgia
This is so true and beautiful! All dance styles teach us that. Everybody needs to feel the experience of dancing with all your soul!
Yes, couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching x
@@BalancedBallerinas it's nice of you to reply to all the comments❤️
I'm 17 yrs old and i have been doing ballet ever since i was two, i was never particularly good at it but it makes me so happy, I can't even explain it. This year due to homework i was forced to give it up and it is devastating for me.
😔 Sorry to hear that. Hopefully, your work load lessens and you can resume your lessons.
Here for research finished haven’t had a Childrens yet but I’ve admire the grace and posture of ballet students over the years And I’ve always subconsciously figured that it may benefit them long term outside off the floor in the real world
The look of the speaker it self proved my theory p
So figured when I have kids boys and girls a year or 2 of ballet will be fitting for their development moving forward.
Wow! This is incredible! The best thing CZcams ever recommended me!
Ballet is so graceful that’s why I love it
Outstanding! We teach GRIT at our dance studios since 1985!
Love it!
Amazing talk and work. ❤
My four year old has been doing ballet this year, and this is everything I want for her in her life. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏
You're welcome, thank you!
Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing your talent to improve other lives.🙏🏻❤️❤️
Thank you! x
OMG. This video is all I need now. Thanks Georgia 🥰
This is so beautiful...
I would have wanted to do ballet... Im 30 now, sadly overweight and well...
Im an Lyric singer tho, I do love opera... it gives me life and happyness...
But ballet have been always something I would have wanted to do, and will always love in secret...
You should have a look for classes in your area Mary Ann. I'm a late starter and our class is full of all shapes and sizes, and varying ability. It's a fabulous way to spend an hour! If you can, you should go for it!
Couldn't have said it better myself Sarah! Thanks for watching my talk xxx
I also believe you should not let your dream fade away, make it real! I am also a late student, I am 34 and just recently started in ballet, believe me, you are not gonna regret it, and yes, every shape and every age, every color, every human being at every moment in their lives is capable to do ballet, ballet is for everyone!
I have always wanted to see a ballet of all ages and body shapes!
Chris Cather ... Then fund a dance company based on that principle and watch how quickly it will go bankrupt.
i think you can say the same about any sport, dance lessons, or any other activity that you take seriously, but especially sports. and the last sentence totally got me! i feel the same about teaching gymnastics
Yeah, I was thinking you could say the same about martial arts.
@@marlonmoncrieffe0728 Yes! You can say that same about a lot of other activities. However ballet is my expertise and I was asked to talk about that... but yes, everyone should choose an activity that lights their soul on fire and helps them become a better human!
i really appreciate this♥️
Just great! 💕
This is great. Thank you so much.
I agree.
Thank you! Have a beautiful day x
I love this so much
The performance was so wonderful well done!!
I just started ballet about six months ago and I couldn’t be happier
That makes me so happy! Thanks for watching my talk x
Amazing!!!
She forgot to mention that ballet helps you to be the dancer in the club that goes lower than anyone else, gets back up without using your hands... and all that turning out really gives you a TON of leverage to twerk. CLOUT in the club! Not to mention no one will be able to hold a match to your turns!!!
I feel so proud that she is my teacher
As an aspiring professional ballerina....I needed that.
This is great!!!!
I love gritz!! Both gritz and grit will get you through this type of career strong.
Haha love it Jacob! Thanks for watching, G x
Thank you for inspiration
You're welcome! Much love, Georgia
So inspiring
Wow I love this!
Thank you x
brilliant presentation!!!!!!✨
Thank you!
so inspiring
An amazing talk!!! Thank you❤
Thank you!
I'd love to do ballet, but it's so hard to find affordable ballet classes in the area. Plus I'm 15 already, so I'd never be able to do ballet professionally. But yeah, the biggest obstacle is the price :(
Explain your situation to your local ballet school. I started at 16, on scholarship. Now I'm on a pre-professional track.
@@elliethegreat1815 thank you, I'll try that ^^
I hope you were able to overcome your obstacles.
can we have more ted talks on ballet 😘😘 pleaseee
Excellent talk Georgia - we cover silmilar issues in Zen Tango Worklshops
Fantastic work! And thank you - glad you enjoyed x
What a beautiful and inspiring lady!
Thank you Rebekah! x
i miss ballet so much
I want to travel to teach with you. What a meaningful mission.
Naww thank you! x
Ballet children are very different. They are polite and disciplined, willing to achieve, hardworking and intelligent.
And you profit from it all your life.
Bravo!
Wonderful talk....
Thanks Geeta
Oh my god G you are a genius!!!
i used to dance as a kid (maybe 7?) as well as do karate and i stopped when i decided karate was what i wanted more. i wonder sometimes now, if i had kept to ballet, where might i be right now? unfortunately karate and my job have kinda destroyed my body, particularly my knee and hip. so i wonder about maybe trying ballet again, but i'm worried my body just can't handle the demand
I'd say both the mother's and father's letter were right, they just phrased it differently.
Lol. All those things children (and adults) can learn from ballet can also be learned through other activities. And also aren't guaranteed. Don't "send" your children to learn ballet, let them learn ballet if they want to, not for the sake of "building character" but for the sake of them enjoying themselves. Or karate. Or tennis. Or chess. Or guitar. Or painting.
Couldn't agree more with you. I believe everyone should choose an activity (any activity!) that lights their soul on fire and helps them get up every morning to be brave in this world. However I'm an expert at ballet and was asked to centre my talk about ballet. These talks have tight time limits and it would have been impossible to address all points. Did the best I could :)
I miss ballet so much it hurts
It's never too late to start ;) x
This is totally like listening to myself
How hard is it to learn physics?
I am looking into meteorology and that includes some physics (along with other subjects).
@@marlonmoncrieffe0728 It is definitely challenging, but if you are persistent and passionate about it, then it's extremely fulfilling :)
I was in your same position in high school and my dad used to say go get a milkshake. Lol great talk !
I gave up it, but I love it.
It’s so interesting that you love the rehearsals and such which to me are boring but I love the performance
I guess I love the process more than the outcome ;) Thanks for watching! G x
All I can say is - thank you. :)
You're absolute welcome xxx G
I took ballet for three and a half years and miss it like crazy. I quit mainly because of some of the other girls there and just some incidents. I would have had to give up dancing after graduating HS anyways, but..still. I would love to continue ballet at home, but I don't really have a way to do it.
Jr colleges offer nice courses at different levels. And yeah I feel you about the drama, I've been bullied out of studios before.
I know it hurts that girls are rude to you in your ballet school (I’ve been through that too) but it shouldn’t let you give up what you want to do!
@@elliem7171 Unfortunately, I've been out of dance for about a year and I've lost so much muscle and flexibility. I wouldn't even know how to go back to my studio. All the other studios have a lot of problems with modesty and even worse girls, so another place isn't an option. I'm not sure that I'd be starting all over, but that's what it feels like. Part of me is telling me that I just need to move on with my life. That since I've already quit it, it's too late to go back and that that chapter of my life should be closed. I never made friends at dance and some of the girls weren't nicest and one of them was literally the rudest person I have pretty much ever met. I almost feel embarrassed to go back. Does that make sense? It sounds weird to say, but after being away for a year, I just feel weird going back. I don't want to regret not going, but I don't want to regret going either. Once I sign up, I'm signed up for a semester and I can't really quit.
Katherine Kauffman-
I understand your situation. My ballet school last year did not have the nicest of girls and I often felt isolated (I was also shy too but they wouldn’t talk to me a lot). I’m sorry you went through that and you’re not alone. Maybe you could do some private lessons to get you back into it and see how it goes from there.
@@elliem7171 The only possible issue with private lessons is the cost, they definitely aren't cheap! But, it might be worth it. If money allows, I might take some private lessons and see how I'm feeling. I haven't really done much heavy exercising other than riding once a week. There was also some frustration with the main teacher there as I felt she was a little bit unfair in her point shoe decision. I missed quite a few weeks (but still kept up with all my dances and performed just like all the other girls) for being sick and therefore didn't get them. Another girl badly dislocated her knees like five times and got them, and then another had only taken ballet for two school semesters and got them. I do know she was trying to do what's best for me, but pointe shoes are something I've always wanted and I just felt like with the couple years before that, that there was always going to be something in the way. The other issue is that we had to start wearing leggings or tights (no dance shorts) while we danced which sucks because I get overheated very easily.
Aww sooooooo beautiful
Thank you x
i dance a fair amount and enjoy it tho wouldn't say it made me grittier
Porque no lo traducen
SO TRUE!.. :)
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Since I got back into ballet, I’ve been incredibly productive! All she’s mentioned is true, at least for me
Yas! Thank you for watching and glad you could relate x
I am 11yo… Is this a good age to start? I really want to do ballet 🩰
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