@bjpaulin2: Surviving dance, it’s time the truth gets told #fyp #dance #honest #industry #reality

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0uitravel
0uitravel :
The treatment of a dancer is crazy for people who are literally sooooooooo talented
2026-04-14 12:53:50
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therealnatalieanne
Natalie Anne :
The dance industry is sooooo bad 😏
2026-04-14 14:49:55
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itschristiangray
Christian Gray :
You ate with the mentor part one of my mentors broke my heart so bad and that was finale straw for me I left and never looked back
2026-04-14 03:02:57
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bloomingbeautybyte
IamTionna :
The industry didn’t start to shift until people started to expose others during 2020. The industry was a mess.
2026-04-15 19:34:11
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bjpaulin2
Bj 🦋 :
The reality is these are just surface level examples of MANY MANY stories that still have not been told that are (in my opinion) WAY WORSE. And I do believe specific leaders hold great responsibility for these unfortunate circumstances. And I wish others with power could be held accountable and stop being praised like they could never do no wrong.
2026-04-15 13:55:35
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theedithcruz
theedithcruz :
This industry needs to be studied
2026-04-17 05:11:04
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castielmagana
C Λ S :
You made me feel better about never having the chance to dance in a studio with real teachers. I had to teach myself, alone in my garage. I’m no where near a professional even with all the years of practice without instruction or counts, but I am proud of my progression and determination
2026-04-14 15:54:27
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hudson_203
hudson_203 :
This still happens btw
2026-04-14 21:29:07
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creativelyangelique
creativelyangelique :
25 now, have been navigating this industry and it literally broke my heart to realize it is not all what I thought it was. I have significantly pulled back from the community.
2026-04-14 15:43:19
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candacemaxwell__
Candace Maxwell :
Thank you for sharing! First off you’re so talented you’ve always been and so sweet! You’re lovely BJ! Yes, I had to step away from the dance industry as well so toxic. But I love dancing and I’ve been able to reconnect with it. I take out a studio with people who aren’t professionals and just love dancing and it’s so healthy and liberating.
2026-04-14 18:23:09
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taipentecostepowe
Tai Pentecoste-Powell :
I will always say dance needs their own union.
2026-04-15 14:41:01
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djkaraba
KARABA :
I feel you so much BJ, this is also why I left 💔
2026-04-14 20:58:40
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chimpagnemami
chitownmami :
Im sorry this happ to you
2026-04-13 18:19:10
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ljubalicious
Ljuba :
We need a podcast specifically for these type of things. Cause it’s too relatable.
2026-04-14 15:12:42
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katie_reese_
katie_reese_ :
yupppppp i have so much ptsd from my dance career
2026-04-14 12:24:31
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asha.ondemand
Asha. :
WHO IS THIS COMPANY????
2026-04-13 18:16:22
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chrisjordanwilks
Chris “CJ” Wilks 🧗🏾‍♂️ :
this actually broke my heart and i’m so sorry BJ!!!! we fucking failed you and you deserved so much better!!!! you are to this day one of my biggest inspirations as a mover!!! glad that you’re doing well!!!! 🙏🏾❤️‍🩹
2026-04-14 06:33:52
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liamlanthony
Liam Anthony :
wow! I’m so sorry BJ
2026-04-14 04:09:59
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ricardo_chidancer86
Ricardo Fierro :
I’m so sorry that happened to you.
2026-04-14 10:47:41
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itsbanditsdad
itsbanditsdad :
What do you mean I have the same stories….and then some. lol
2026-04-15 16:17:57
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dillasmommy
dillasmommy :
Well said and the truth!
2026-04-14 15:30:13
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wholikescheese8582
I LIKE CHEESE! G7 :
NAME NAMES!!!!
2026-04-15 11:39:59
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vulgarartist
Inez :
im so sorry. you are SO brave for speaking up 👏🏽👏🏽
2026-05-24 07:50:36
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ccourtneyraee
Court :
also side note but I used to be in your class at the old ML and I miss the space you curated, you are an amazing educator
2026-05-13 00:27:41
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laurenmochi
Lauren Mochi :
:(((( I’m so sorry these things happened to you
2026-05-07 05:01:24
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