In today's video I want to share how I became an UNPAID professional ballerina in my 20s. How can someone become a "professional" dancer without making any money from their craft you ask?

Well, today we're talking about what Steven Pressfield calls "Turning Pro," what exactly makes a dancer, or any other artist "real," and some mindset tips for dancers and artists that will help you master your creativity, whether it's dancing, singing, or any other medium. And finally, we'll discuss 4 mental roadblocks that are likely holding you back from ever becoming a professional.

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HI, I'M VERONICA VICCORA

Hi there! I'm Veronica, welcome to my beginner dance journey. When I was 17, I was told by a teacher that I would never be a ballerina. I let that thought control me for YEARS but now, in my late 20s, I moved to New York City and I'm finally starting ballet late. This is a space for me to document the ups and downs of learning how to do ballet in my 20s and show anyone that it's never too late to live your dreams.

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0:00 intro (when will you be a "real" artist?)
0:20 the backlash from calling myself a ballerina
0:46 what makes a ballerina (or any artist) "real?"
1:40 I'm Veronica Viccora, an unpaid professional dancer
2:13 how I turned pro (amateurs vs. professionals)
3:33 you're chasing your dreams in the wrong order
4:06 4 mental roadblocks that hold you back from turning pro
4:16 IMPOSTER SYNDROME
5:52 SCARCITY MINDSET
8:26 POORLY DEFINED IDENTITY
10:13 PERFECTIONISM AS ADULT BEGINNERS
11:52 what makes a dancer "real"
12:59 what it REALLY means to be a "professional"
13:39 why I'm unpaid professional

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