I'd like to correct one thing: dancers can join NYCB without going thru the NYB school system, just join as principals ( you have to be good enough with knowledge & capability of dancing Balanchine repertoires ).
The NYCB has suffered from its insular policies and training. It had to expand into the classics to stay alive, but the dancers aren't up to scratch for the classics. In fact, the company is now is a shadow of its former self. Once known for tall, lean, lithe dancers (Balanchine's life-long quest, after the dancers he grew up with at his alma mater, the Vaganova Academy, and his theatre, the Mariinsky), now includes short and chunky dancers who question Peter Martins' right to recast his ballets to maintain their standards. Talent aside for a moment, the females have allowed themselves to wonder into identity politics and equality outcomes instead of equal opportunity and merit outcomes.
Same - I think it's because NYCB/SAB are so insulated that dancers aren't able to develop into their own 'person'. They don't have diverse styles or hiring processes like most companies, which in many ways is the root of some of their problems.
Megan LeCrone is one of my favorites. I wish Peter Would promote her, and soon, otherwise I fear she'll leave for another company who is willing to give her a principal contract right away.
This is a bit late but I started Highland dancing in class of 6-10 year-olds this year and it went really well. I was really anxious too but if you can find a good teacher it's great
I return to Bali and got my point shoes at 30 years old . I was in class with bunch of nine-year-olds . Depends on your attitude. I thought it was pretty funny and had a good time. My teacher was 41 years old and still dancing on pointe.
In 4 years you either be just 4 years older, OR you’ll be 4 years older and be a dancer. Either way, the time will pass. Do the things you want to do and don’t think of age.
Trail of Smiles Inconstant they say is the moon But the moon never frowns, only chants and grins Through all the seasons Because she beholds the Sun, Her child whom she teaches and loves with the pure love of Mothers; It too knows the truth this is 'way of smiles' - and it is found, Awww! Enjoy! - moon mama (good karma)
Can you go on point at 15? I tock class a year a go and, the women theer told me that I could Practis with point shos on allredy the first time I was theer?
If you have only taken dance for a year and you haven't done it your whole life your feet wouldn't have developed in the way that they were supposed to if you were to have taken class for a long time. So a way to prepare your feet for pointe is by doing strengthening exercises for your feet to give them the strength and stability needed for pointe shoes.
I started points when I was 9/10 because I've been dancing since I'm 3 so my feet were prepared for it if you never had taken classes before you should talk to your teachers and a doctor
When an orchestra plays...does the trumpet or violin or harp play all night...do we have many trumpeters and violinist and harps that play?.....keeping that in mind you would perhaps understand physiology and athletics and zero injury tolerance and music and organization and choreography. How many minutes does even the starting role or musician play in an orchestra...I think most try to keep it down to five minutes or 3 minutes per show...I know...or what do I know.
also like there's soooo much bad stuff happening within the company. Finlay being sued for sexual misconduct, Martins and all those allegations. It's a mess.
Hahaha that's funny😂 you must not know anything about ballet, the only company that can compare to NYCB is the Royal Ballet they may not be your favorite but they are the 1 company in the world alongside Royal
Kevin O'Hare, director of the Royal Ballet doesn't toot his own horn, and is far kinder than Peter Martins. There is that air of competitive callousness from Martins that infects the company.
I don't like the vibe of the City Ballet. I know it's a competitive industry, but this just seems to go beyond that. Doesn't seem like a very happy place... compared to other companies I've seen. It doesn't inspire me to go and see them dance to be honest. meh.
They really push that East Coast, cutthroat, body-breaking, highly competitive, all-or-nothing aesthetic. It’s hard to be happy when your job is constantly in jeopardy and you always have to justify your presence. It’s telling that the soloists describe their position as “purgatory” and the principals wax nostalgic about how fun and social being in the corps was.
I wish there was a season 3 focusing on another world renowned ballet company. After all these years, i still enjoy this program. it's very well done.
I'd like to correct one thing: dancers can join NYCB without going thru the NYB school system, just join as principals ( you have to be good enough with knowledge & capability of dancing Balanchine repertoires ).
Yes, but it's only happens like twice
leoninsf it never happens anymore.. Now you have to go to the school Peter doesn't invite people from outside Sab anymore
@@smskksksnssnsksns9574 oof and things have changed again!
@@engagedfig7144 Yes. And I am glad for the change. I think it offers the few outsiders selected a way in.
Joaquín de Luz started as a soloist, but that was a long time ago
Each one of these dancers think as individuals, but also as a whole. That's amazing.
I love NYCB but it seems like my favorite dancers are always from other companies.
Same.
The NYCB has suffered from its insular policies and training. It had to expand into the classics to stay alive, but the dancers aren't up to scratch for the classics. In fact, the company is now is a shadow of its former self. Once known for tall, lean, lithe dancers (Balanchine's life-long quest, after the dancers he grew up with at his alma mater, the Vaganova Academy, and his theatre, the Mariinsky), now includes short and chunky dancers who question Peter Martins' right to recast his ballets to maintain their standards. Talent aside for a moment, the females have allowed themselves to wonder into identity politics and equality outcomes instead of equal opportunity and merit outcomes.
Same - I think it's because NYCB/SAB are so insulated that dancers aren't able to develop into their own 'person'. They don't have diverse styles or hiring processes like most companies, which in many ways is the root of some of their problems.
Good dancers aren't necessarily from big companies
@@normamimosa5991 I thought this! That chunky Sara Mearns - her body is just NOT right for Ballet.
Closure ... you've got to be perfect.
...and you have to have money...or at least supporting family so you could score a scholarship.
Megan LeCrone is one of my favorites. I wish Peter Would promote her, and soon, otherwise I fear she'll leave for another company who is willing to give her a principal contract right away.
Are u doing a season 3?
1:54 Gretchen Smith
Is it Sarah Jessica Parker's voice in the background at the start???
Alessandro Del Lesto Yes! She gives the history of New York City Ballet
the episode was aaammmaaaaaazzziiingggggggggggggggggg
Can you start ballet at 12?
Absolutely there is no age limit for dance!
+Michelle jovel that is when I started and now I am in my third year and taking classes en pointe once or twice a week depending on my schedule.
+Michelle jovel couse you can!!!!!!!
+Ballet 4life *course
i did
(I'm 14)
I want to start ballet but I'm really anxious about being in a class full of people younger than me
If your passion is dance, go for it. You can likely find classes for your age at beginner level. If not still dance!!
This is a bit late but I started Highland dancing in class of 6-10 year-olds this year and it went really well. I was really anxious too but if you can find a good teacher it's great
I return to Bali and got my point shoes at 30 years old . I was in class with bunch of nine-year-olds . Depends on your attitude. I thought it was pretty funny and had a good time. My teacher was 41 years old and still dancing on pointe.
In 4 years you either be just 4 years older, OR you’ll be 4 years older and be a dancer. Either way, the time will pass. Do the things you want to do and don’t think of age.
it must be tough for them for apprentice. :o
Ashley bouder yassssssssss 😍😘😍
Trail of Smiles
Inconstant they say is the moon
But the moon never frowns, only chants and grins
Through all the seasons
Because she beholds the Sun,
Her child whom she teaches and loves with the pure love of Mothers;
It too knows the truth
this is 'way of smiles' - and it is found,
Awww! Enjoy! - moon mama (good karma)
MY DREAM
This editing makes NYCB look scary! It’s not like this in real life, also this was made a few years ago and it’s changed a little bit:)
There will always be some scariness to dancing professional but it also depends upon who is leading the company
muito bom gostei
1:13 kinda looks like Joy Womack
yeah a little
Isn't this the school where Alexandra Waterbury went?
not the school, sab is the school the nycb company members attend before they can graduate into the nycb.
Im here because my teacher said to watch all 12 episodes and write a paragraph about it..
Lenkn Gomez same
Tiler 😍
And Chase 😒
I love Peter Martins, Gretchen Smith, Silas Farley, Olivia MacKinnon, Claire Von Enck, Ashley Hod, Georgina Pazcoguin, Craig Hall, Sara Mearns, Teresa Reichlen, Jenifer Ringer, Tiler Peck, Chase Finlay, Ashley Bouder, and Megan LeCrone.
Can you go on point at 15? I tock class a year a go and, the women theer told me that I could Practis with point shos on allredy the first time I was theer?
you have to know more than basics if you just joined ballet at 15 than don,t go on pointe
En pointe
If you have only taken dance for a year and you haven't done it your whole life your feet wouldn't have developed in the way that they were supposed to if you were to have taken class for a long time. So a way to prepare your feet for pointe is by doing strengthening exercises for your feet to give them the strength and stability needed for pointe shoes.
I started points when I was 9/10 because I've been dancing since I'm 3 so my feet were prepared for it if you never had taken classes before you should talk to your teachers and a doctor
Thats weird i just go one month to ballet and i can do it :| so...
What year was this filmed?
When an orchestra plays...does the trumpet or violin or harp play all night...do we have many trumpeters and violinist and harps that play?.....keeping that in mind you would perhaps understand physiology and athletics and zero injury tolerance and music and organization and choreography. How many minutes does even the starting role or musician play in an orchestra...I think most try to keep it down to five minutes or 3 minutes per show...I know...or what do I know.
I have my ballet shoes on
Love this, but why do some dancers wear their tights over their leotards?. What is this old guy missing?
Ease of using the restroom, hip alignment visibility and sometimes just for style.
Meh. NCYB is okay. Not top 5 in the world by any stretch. Maaaaaybe top 10 on a good day.
also like there's soooo much bad stuff happening within the company. Finlay being sued for sexual misconduct, Martins and all those allegations. It's a mess.
Hahaha that's funny😂 you must not know anything about ballet, the only company that can compare to NYCB is the Royal Ballet they may not be your favorite but they are the 1 company in the world alongside Royal
Kevin O'Hare, director of the Royal Ballet doesn't toot his own horn, and is far kinder than Peter Martins. There is that air of competitive callousness from Martins that infects the company.
@@zoescheiderich100 I mean Paris opera, mariinsky ballet, bolchoï.. to name a few
Zoe Scheiderich hahaha that’s funny 😆 have you ever heard about Mariinski, Bolshoi, Paris Opera etc. etc.??
like citi ballwt
I'd swear that was joy womack @ 1:13 and 4:27
It’s not
I thought I would revisit this series now that I’m en pointe (late starter)... but every single video aged like milk... 🙊
#timesup on Peter 😒
I don't like the vibe of the City Ballet. I know it's a competitive industry, but this just seems to go beyond that. Doesn't seem like a very happy place... compared to other companies I've seen. It doesn't inspire me to go and see them dance to be honest. meh.
They really push that East Coast, cutthroat, body-breaking, highly competitive, all-or-nothing aesthetic. It’s hard to be happy when your job is constantly in jeopardy and you always have to justify your presence. It’s telling that the soloists describe their position as “purgatory” and the principals wax nostalgic about how fun and social being in the corps was.
They stunk when I saw them
Chase 🤢🤮
And yet people think dance isn't a sport.
It isn't but it's sportive and demands a lot of physical strength, endurance, flexibility, etc much more than most sport types.