@[insert clever username here] she made it that way for sure, but in general ballet dancers in schools also get selected by their body types. So good teaches know bodies that are "made for ballet" before they even turn them into proper ballerinas )
E S Yeah. All the professional ballet schools want tall, slender, girls with long arms and legs. It’s hard to do ballet in a world where you need to have a certain body type in order to get encouraged.
В носках разогреваться теплее и удобнее. Если вы у Great Ballerina смогли увидеть только носки, то ваш культурный уровень ниже сцены, на которой она танцует!
Gracie Laird Her feet are amazing indeed. That's what the height gave her in particular. Because I saw her in fast parts and she, despite her technique, danced like any tall dancer in the world: struggled to keep up that fast pace because of her long legs and arms. Like they were always left behind. I guess it's almost impossible to avoid that, can't say, because I am a dancer (not a ballerina) of 1.65 m, and although I am sad for not being taller, I was told my height was ok for dancing. In fact, my instructor is even smaller.
@@serbanescusimona Many of us love the elegance and grace from that height advantage Zakharova posseses. her mastery of ballet is obvious at every move. It's like watching a giraffe move its long neck. We don't say that the giraffe is slow. We say they're graceful and thrilling. Sadly, at this time early 2023, there's only one place to see her perform, the Bolshoi, and few of us have access to Russia to do so. She's in her prime. I do hope this bar will be lifted soon. This amazement is lost to videos and interviews, not performances. Besides, tickets to the Bolshoi are surprisingly low priced, but the hotel will be the opposite. She is the star. There are a few others, but this one is so exciting, she takes my breath away, runs up my heart beats, and in my mind, I am clapping effusively.
Her feet and legs are perfection! All the traits of a prima ballerina are exemplified in this incredible dancer,grace ,technique, presence, and most importantly the joy in her dance.
Condivido inoltre fisicamente dotata e anche alta che per me fa la differenza piuttosto che vedere ballerine troppo piccole,mio personale pensiero cmq.Bellissima e d eccezionale Artista
She has trained so much and she is so skilled that it really no longer requires effort from her! Dance is already deep in her body and it all comes naturally to her
L:ocate a video which depicts her daughter, now around 7, ballpark, where they both do stretches together. Her daughter has a greater range than Svetlana shows. Jaw droppingly surprising.
This takes more strength, coordination, concentration and exactness than any martial art. Svetlana is often criticized for the fact that she is unorthodox and doesn't conform to the "guidelines" of properly accepted ballet. To hell with all that! Svetlana is the best the world has ever seen and she is original. Ludwig was criticized for not conforming to the accepted format for the symphony. Afterwards, his format was mimicked and is now the world standard. Always be yourself. Real artist do not conform. They set the precedent.
Svetlana is synonymous with perfection and what ballet should be, slim, tall, delicate, incredible ranges of mobility. I don't understand how anyone can criticize her.
everyone seems to be commenting that she has less artistry and character than other ballet dancers? i think all dancers have a different way of portraying their role in a ballet & i don't think she should be being criticized because of different approach to a character.
Svetlana has a lot of artistry, the criticism came from the fact that she’s a bit stiff especially in the upper body. Her focus is on perfect lines, delicate footwork, and high extensions, these would inevitably make her dancing a bit stiff. But she is a fantastic actress who really becomes the character. Just watch her swan lake dance with Roberto Bolle, see how her facial expression changes. When she’s white swan vs black it really looks like she’s two completely different person, one innocent and delicate and the other evil and mischievous. Whereas every other dancer just makes their face look sad vs lots of smiling. That’s the difference between a true artist and somebody who just has a lot of good techniques
Every time I read "too thin or skinny" I just roll my eyes. She's a BALLERINA! Ballerinas are supposed to look like this at least professional ones. So if you only comment on her looks and not her technique its like you were screaming "I ain't got a clue about ballet"
+Mary Smith it is less abusive when you're a kid than starting when grown up. When you're small, it takes like 3 days to go from nothing to full split, while for adult, months. However, the strength and energy are what hard.
Le développé à la Seconde should Not be overly open, this means that pushing the splits costs in techniques and correct posture, it's Not supposed to be NOT at degrees but lower in order to correctly rotate the leg and hold the leg up with the abdominals. Vaganova is definitely not my favorite methods, and the show off the Russian school pushes on stage oftentimes costs on posture, correct use of the splits in favor or exaggerations, and they tend to be way less interpretatives as compared to US, UK, and EU ballet dancers. This is from a biomechanical and gracefulness of interpretation perspective. Circus performers and gymnastas are Not ballet dancers because these are completely different forms of art.
I am no dancer, but I find it dumb to think that Ballet Dancers don't eat. Dancing a full ballet plus daily rehearsals and classes would've killed them if they do not eat. These people should just find something else to talk about.
Said currently to be the world's greatest... The world heavyweight--er, lightweight champ of ballet. Damn it, watch her... if you can. This much honest-to-whatever greatness can scorch your eyes and warp your mind. Is excellence like this possible reachable for any other human? I like to think so... ... or at least hope so...
She looks very tall - maybe it's just because she has very long legs. I don't think she'd have the stamina to perform if she was anorexic or bulimic. I'd say she has the physique of a ballet dancer.
Breathtaking watching her dance..She must be the Diva of all ballerina Divas.. What a joy to witness such dancing beauty. and perfection.a.truly supernatural experience.
Okay- everyone- unless you are incredibly lucky- is going to have some sort of ailment that comes with old age- whether it's arthritis, heart issues, sight issues, stomach trouble- the list is literally endless- ballet, or any sport or activity does not necessarily cause arthritis or any other condition. I'm not saying it won't, but it doesn't always. And besides- anyone who participates in a physical activity when they're young and does it (safely) for as long as they want to, is going to be generally healthier than someone who has lead an overall sedentary lifestyle. I had to say it.
~It is absolutely AMAZING what they can do! They don't get nearly enough credit & recognition ...I mean, people can't imagine the dedication & hard work that goes into this :)!
É perfeita. Como é magra! Parece mais magra e alta do que outras famosas bailarinas.. Elas nunca divulgam sua alimentação, para obter tanta força e flexibilidade ao mesmo tempo. Como seria esta nutrição deste nível de bailarina? (Nível máximo)
Never has another beautiful ballet dancer ever born, to equal the talent that Svetlana Zakharova displays! Thanks a million Svetlana for making this video available on TH-cam! Peter.
A working ballerina will eat between 1600 and 2200 calories a day. 2 poached eggs, muffin, prosciutto and a banana for breakfast. Fruit, yogurt, sandwich for lunch. Dinner would be a solid meal with protein and veggies, and maybe a few squares of chocolate and a glass of wine every other day. Not much?! Haha 😆 BUT, they burn it off fast.
Without a doubt very beautiful and nice it definitely looks like hard work but she seems so sad as if she is just working dully something lonely and just never ending work with no enjoyment it seems stiff with no passion.
Tricia Skinner 1:53 calm down, these are just some warm up exercises. just because she looks concentrated and focused and does not constantly smile does not mean that she is lonely or sad.
She is in her own little world. She does this every day. It’s like sitting down at your desk in an office & answering emails. It’s a routine she has done thousands of times over & over. She’s making sure her body is ready and warm. This is the mundane part of being a professional dancer.
I love this ballet dancer; although, I always cringe when I see how much more thin she is compared to other dancers. However, that might actually be her natural body state, I don't know.
I don't think she is that thin. Guys remember who she is and what she have done to be a professional ballerina. You need to know somebody's history before judging that person from her acts. Watch some documentary's about her, she is super professional!
Oh gee I don't know, how about perfectly balanced meals for her to stay in perfect condition during rigorous long training hours? It's a myth that ballerinas do not eat.
Even the famed ballerinas have known that film is one experience of the performance and the live stage is the other experience of the performance...I was astounded with the age of Margot Fonteyn's performance in Chopinana: her performance was not what you would experience as the same to what was captured on film. The depth and deminsion of the lines and style are just not the same of each ballerina. It is quite interesting to be caught with the perspective change of film vs. live stage performance. The artistry of ballet is conveyed and perpetuated in multiple nuances of a simple 8 count. Fascinating form is the ballet, especially when we come to the extraordinary talents that are the prima ballerinas and ballet danseurs...they can carry into a range not expected.
She’s just built that way… She’s not too skinny… She’s also very strong and extremely flexible. She is an extraordinary dancer… In my opinion, the best.
It's like her body is born for ballet...
Emvadraen Dawnfeather I think both... And also the environment.
Arin Kim she made it that way.
@[insert clever username here] she made it that way for sure, but in general ballet dancers in schools also get selected by their body types. So good teaches know bodies that are "made for ballet" before they even turn them into proper ballerinas )
E S Yeah. All the professional ballet schools want tall, slender, girls with long arms and legs. It’s hard to do ballet in a world where you need to have a certain body type in order to get encouraged.
The only thing I have in common with her is that I have the same fluffy socks she wore... 😐
Hahaha))
Same haha😂
That's hysterical
Lol me too😂
В носках разогреваться теплее и удобнее. Если вы у Great Ballerina смогли увидеть только носки, то ваш культурный уровень ниже сцены, на которой она танцует!
haha yeah.... warming up. i cant even do that stuff if i was boiling hot
Everything about her is insane! Her turnout and flexibility (especially in her back) and don't get me started on her feet. Idol
Gracie Laird Her feet are amazing indeed. That's what the height gave her in particular. Because I saw her in fast parts and she, despite her technique, danced like any tall dancer in the world: struggled to keep up that fast pace because of her long legs and arms. Like they were always left behind. I guess it's almost impossible to avoid that, can't say, because I am a dancer (not a ballerina) of 1.65 m, and although I am sad for not being taller, I was told my height was ok for dancing. In fact, my instructor is even smaller.
Iki
Simona Serbanescu why hello there I'm only writing this reply because it wont let me close reprises
100% WOW!!! 🤩🤩
@@serbanescusimona Many of us love the elegance and grace from that height advantage Zakharova posseses. her mastery of ballet is obvious at every move. It's like watching a giraffe move its long neck. We don't say that the giraffe is slow. We say they're graceful and thrilling. Sadly, at this time early 2023, there's only one place to see her perform, the Bolshoi, and few of us have access to Russia to do so. She's in her prime. I do hope this bar will be lifted soon. This amazement is lost to videos and interviews, not performances. Besides, tickets to the Bolshoi are surprisingly low priced, but the hotel will be the opposite. She is the star. There are a few others, but this one is so exciting, she takes my breath away, runs up my heart beats, and in my mind, I am clapping effusively.
Her feet and legs are perfection! All the traits of a prima ballerina are exemplified in this incredible dancer,grace ,technique, presence, and most importantly the joy in her dance.
Condivido inoltre fisicamente dotata e anche alta che per me fa la differenza piuttosto che vedere ballerine troppo piccole,mio personale pensiero cmq.Bellissima e d eccezionale Artista
No joy in her face though......not that stops her being amazing.
My ballet idol is Svetlana Zakharova
James Ding a
And Anastasia kolegova
And Alina Somova, Natalia Osipova and Marianela Nunez lol
And Sylvie Guillem
Her, and the incomparable Makarova.
She makes it look so effortless!
She has trained so much and she is so skilled that it really no longer requires effort from her! Dance is already deep in her body and it all comes naturally to her
Insanely great!
I have so much respect for this woman... can you imagine how much time, training, effort took her to this point!
L:ocate a video which depicts her daughter, now around 7, ballpark, where they both do stretches together. Her daughter has a greater range than Svetlana shows. Jaw droppingly surprising.
1:36 when her turnout is so amazing, you can't even tell which way she's facing
One word: GOALS
+Fawn Kongsiri
One word: DREAMS
Well, impossible without Russian school and genes.
This takes more strength, coordination, concentration and exactness than any martial art. Svetlana is often criticized for the fact that she is unorthodox and doesn't conform to the "guidelines" of properly accepted ballet. To hell with all that! Svetlana is the best the world has ever seen and she is original. Ludwig was criticized for not conforming to the accepted format for the symphony. Afterwards, his format was mimicked and is now the world standard. Always be yourself. Real artist do not conform. They set the precedent.
I saw many of her videos show emotions and presentations that none others are even close. Just look at her Carmen, brilliant, brilliant.
Well said. Svetlana is the best.
Well said. She is in a league of her own.
@@charlotte-vq1kz traditional ballerinas are not tall. also before sylvie, this amount of flexibility was not the norm. x
Svetlana is synonymous with perfection and what ballet should be, slim, tall, delicate, incredible ranges of mobility. I don't understand how anyone can criticize her.
She is preparing her instrument (body) for work (ballet). She is number one in the world at present time.
everyone seems to be commenting that she has less artistry and character than other ballet dancers? i think all dancers have a different way of portraying their role in a ballet & i don't think she should be being criticized because of different approach to a character.
Svetlana has a lot of artistry, the criticism came from the fact that she’s a bit stiff especially in the upper body. Her focus is on perfect lines, delicate footwork, and high extensions, these would inevitably make her dancing a bit stiff. But she is a fantastic actress who really becomes the character. Just watch her swan lake dance with Roberto Bolle, see how her facial expression changes. When she’s white swan vs black it really looks like she’s two completely different person, one innocent and delicate and the other evil and mischievous. Whereas every other dancer just makes their face look sad vs lots of smiling. That’s the difference between a true artist and somebody who just has a lot of good techniques
Every time I read "too thin or skinny" I just roll my eyes. She's a BALLERINA! Ballerinas are supposed to look like this at least professional ones. So if you only comment on her looks and not her technique its like you were screaming "I ain't got a clue about ballet"
Not every ballerina is skinny. They come in different shapes and sizes
+Chloe Redman no shit...
That's why I specified "at least professional ones"
+noredlion RUDE
+noredlion and "at least professional ones" is implying that only professional dancers are skinny.
+Chloe Redman
Yup, that's how strict the ballet world is.
At 2:37 the guy in the background is just like this is gonna be a good performance we got a good one
She is literally my dance idol. Her body was just maid for dancing.
What they go through as kids to get that flexible looks quite abusive, though.
+Mary Smith it is less abusive when you're a kid than starting when grown up. When you're small, it takes like 3 days to go from nothing to full split, while for adult, months. However, the strength and energy are what hard.
So true. I can barely touch my toes LOL
Her body was born for this.
She's so gorgeous that she seems to be totally immersed in her art even when she's just stretching and warming up.
She has an awful body. Don't know how she qualifies as a 'beautiful woman'
She is just so amazing. Surely one of the best (if not the best) ballerinas of all time!!!!
В Вагановское училище она пошла в 11 лет.. а какие в итоге шикарные выступления!!
Le développé à la Seconde should Not be overly open, this means that pushing the splits costs in techniques and correct posture, it's Not supposed to be NOT at degrees but lower in order to correctly rotate the leg and hold the leg up with the abdominals. Vaganova is definitely not my favorite methods, and the show off the Russian school pushes on stage oftentimes costs on posture, correct use of the splits in favor or exaggerations, and they tend to be way less interpretatives as compared to US, UK, and EU ballet dancers. This is from a biomechanical and gracefulness of interpretation perspective. Circus performers and gymnastas are Not ballet dancers because these are completely different forms of art.
Her turnout is literally making me and a million other dancers jealous
I love watching the video but the music just pisses me off
I was just wonderig if it is just me or the vocals in this music piece are really very annoying.
Nefertari i found it really calming
I loved it.
@@hdhdhd-4935 me too
@@balletshoes It's not just you. Those vocals were annoying AF.
She's superb...perfect turn-out and lovely feet. Her flexibility is outstanding, sublime.
I am no dancer, but I find it dumb to think that Ballet Dancers don't eat. Dancing a full ballet plus daily rehearsals and classes would've killed them if they do not eat. These people should just find something else to talk about.
My favorite dancer of all times.
The dab at 3:00
😂😂😂
Caroline Volkwein never thought I'd see an elegant dab but that was it
HAHAHA VERY FUNNY !!! So STUPID joking.
I can’t stand you 🤣🤣🤣
The most elegant dab we’ve ever seen.
Leona I didn’t even know someone thought like I did. It was a very elegant dab
Said currently to be the world's greatest... The world heavyweight--er, lightweight champ of ballet.
Damn it, watch her... if you can. This much honest-to-whatever greatness can scorch your eyes and warp your mind.
Is excellence like this possible reachable for any other human?
I like to think so...
... or at least hope so...
even stretching she turns into an art form..absolute gem in the ballet world I swear😍😍
God truly blessed her to dance Ballet!
She looks very tall - maybe it's just because she has very long legs. I don't think she'd have the stamina to perform if she was anorexic or bulimic. I'd say she has the physique of a ballet dancer.
models in the Fashion business ,most of them has eating desorders and they have a stressing job,so i think for dancers the same.
Art, not 6 hours a day, try 8 or 10
For me she is the perfection
Quelle 29 persone che hanno messo non mi piace , sono solo molto invidiose della perfezione.
Her feet >
3:11 So that's how she normally walks
She is such a fabulous dancer.Ugh
she is the definition of perfection
Breathtaking watching her dance..She must be the Diva of all ballerina Divas.. What a joy to witness such dancing beauty. and perfection.a.truly supernatural experience.
Okay- everyone- unless you are incredibly lucky- is going to have some sort of ailment that comes with old age- whether it's arthritis, heart issues, sight issues, stomach trouble- the list is literally endless- ballet, or any sport or activity does not necessarily cause arthritis or any other condition. I'm not saying it won't, but it doesn't always. And besides- anyone who participates in a physical activity when they're young and does it (safely) for as long as they want to, is going to be generally healthier than someone who has lead an overall sedentary lifestyle. I had to say it.
This made me cry. It looks like it hurts but it's so amazing . OMG IT LOOKS LIKE SHE HAS NO BONES AT ALL
~It is absolutely AMAZING what they can do! They don't get nearly enough credit & recognition ...I mean, people can't imagine the dedication & hard work that goes into this :)!
La admiro muchísimo,una de las mejores bailarinas del mundo.
I'm so grateful she allowed us to see a bit of the behind the scenes. Such dedication, discipline, and skill is incredible to watch!
OMG, SHE'S SO "PERFECT" I mean, WHEN I SAY PERFECT= DEDICATED AND SO BEAUTIFUL.
you are the best i love you zakharova! You are my favorite dancer i'm a dancer too.
She's absolutely brilliant!!
super zvetlana is beautiful dancer
Her feet are unbelievable!
Amazing. NO COMMENT!
I know right??
I think someone deleted their answer ^^'
Her feet and extension are beyond compare. 👍🏻👍🏻
É perfeita. Como é magra! Parece mais magra e alta do que outras famosas bailarinas.. Elas nunca divulgam sua alimentação, para obter tanta força e flexibilidade ao mesmo tempo. Como seria esta nutrição deste nível de bailarina? (Nível máximo)
Thank you for your comment and glad you like the music! The song is called "Dolci Momenti" by Italian band, Saint Just.
she is perfect.
awesome video...annoying music sorry
she is fantastic ... :)
lol warming up doing splits
so strong
1:03 That must be Andrei Merkuriev! I know she invited him to perform at La Scala.
She moves so gracefully. It's amazing to watch
beautiful but the music is annoying
Those stretches are amazing..
Xxxxx
Apparently the dancer is OK until 34..I can see her going a lot longer...
Xxxx
svetlana is such an amazing dancer😍
The music is very annoying, it's almost impossible to watch the video with that terrible sound in the background
Her body was made for classical ballet! And I love how articulate and pliable her feet are.
With such natural grace and beauty. ..she was born to dance!
Never has another beautiful ballet dancer ever born, to equal the talent that Svetlana
Zakharova displays! Thanks a million Svetlana for making this video available on TH-cam! Peter.
Adoro a Svetlana
her arch
She is spectacular. I would love to know her diet. What she eats in a 24 hour period. It will not be much.
A working ballerina will eat between 1600 and 2200 calories a day.
2 poached eggs, muffin, prosciutto and a banana for breakfast.
Fruit, yogurt, sandwich for lunch.
Dinner would be a solid meal with protein and veggies, and maybe a few squares of chocolate and a glass of wine every other day.
Not much?! Haha 😆 BUT, they burn it off fast.
@@dnr2089 Wow. That's amazing. Thank you.
An amazing dancer - and always such a pleasure to watch. A true inspiration. I hope she stays around for a long time.
Oh my god, it is what flexibility is. Now I know that I am a wood 🌳
Without a doubt very beautiful and nice it definitely looks like hard work but she seems so sad as if she is just working dully something lonely and just never ending work with no enjoyment it seems stiff with no passion.
Tricia Skinner 1:53
calm down, these are just some warm up exercises. just because she looks concentrated and focused and does not constantly smile does not mean that she is lonely or sad.
I know the video just makes it look so solemn
She is in her own little world. She does this every day. It’s like sitting down at your desk in an office & answering emails. It’s a routine she has done thousands of times over & over. She’s making sure her body is ready and warm. This is the mundane part of being a professional dancer.
The whole time I’m ha amazed at how beautiful and graceful she looks
I wonder what she eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
I love this ballet dancer; although, I always cringe when I see how much more thin she is compared to other dancers. However, that might actually be her natural body state, I don't know.
can I just BE her?
her joints look like they're made of milkshake, amazing, AMAZING!!
She is all goals.
I don't think she is that thin. Guys remember who she is and what she have done to be a professional ballerina. You need to know somebody's history before judging that person from her acts. Watch some documentary's about her, she is super professional!
what is this horrible scary music?? its terrible!
Incredibly hard work and dedication produced the wonderful dancer you see before you. She wasn’t born like that!
Thank you for posting and allowing me to see her preparing her instrument. Glory be
She is to ballet what Elvis Presley was to rock and roll,a gift.
She is amazing.
Hmmm heavenly beautiful. Im a fan
Наша Светочка.
Звездочка, умница, красавица, гордость.
Всеми любимая и уважаемая.
🌷🌷🌷
anyone can love dance but to bring your body to that state; dance has to be her life!
Какая худышечка и такие крепкие мышцы,долгими тренировками отточена пластика,красавица👏👏👍
What do you think she eats? One must wonder..
Oh gee I don't know, how about perfectly balanced meals for her to stay in perfect condition during rigorous long training hours? It's a myth that ballerinas do not eat.
So interesting ~ her body's amazing , fluid and strong. She is beautiful !
Yes, indeed! This was during rehearsals for Svetlana's gala concert in Modena, Italy. It was billed "Svetlana Zakharova & Friends."
I saw her in my dream like a week ago and she said: " don't worry you will get, just work and keep trying. " (in Russian) 😊
Even the famed ballerinas have known that film is one experience of the performance and the live stage is the other experience of the performance...I was astounded with the age of Margot Fonteyn's performance in Chopinana: her performance was not what you would experience as the same to what was captured on film. The depth and deminsion of the lines and style are just not the same of each ballerina. It is quite interesting to be caught with the perspective change of film vs. live stage performance. The artistry of ballet is conveyed and perpetuated in multiple nuances of a simple 8 count. Fascinating form is the ballet, especially when we come to the extraordinary talents that are the prima ballerinas and ballet danseurs...they can carry into a range not expected.
One word: GOALS
Bellissima, stupendamente esprimi grazia in ogni movimento persino in quelli più semplici. Bravissima mi hai lasciato stupito
Потрясающее трудолюбие, ответсвенность,
Гениальность
Semplicemente megnifica❤
She’s just built that way… She’s not too skinny… She’s also very strong and extremely flexible. She is an extraordinary dancer… In my opinion, the best.
Does anyone know the music?
MUSIC: Saint Just - Dolci Momenti [1973]
I am mesmerized by her.