Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - The Caterpillar (The Royal Ballet)

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  • @kackfrosch1109
    @kackfrosch1109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6431

    dude just doing the worm in classical ballet, i love it

    • @heyryanisonx3141
      @heyryanisonx3141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      literally! lol

    • @liobu3097
      @liobu3097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      I think this is not classical ballet.

    • @michaelewens6441
      @michaelewens6441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      @@liobu3097 you cant stay in the dark ages...you have to move with the times Christopher Wheeldon is one VERY TALENTED CHOREOGRAPHER

    • @villainessy
      @villainessy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Wouldn’t this be contemporary?

    • @liobu3097
      @liobu3097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      michael ewens
      Except classical ballet is ONLY classical ballet when it’s made from the Romantic era. You can try calling it « classical ballet » but by definition it’s contemporary.

  • @idraote
    @idraote 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1879

    The male dancer is not only good but also very expressive, he has a mobile face despite the effor of dance

    • @andynonymous6769
      @andynonymous6769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I was really impressed by his character work. He's just so fun to watch

  • @OneAllysa
    @OneAllysa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4729

    3:15 is now the way I enter a room

    • @madeleine1042
      @madeleine1042 6 ปีที่แล้ว +257

      OneAllysa me walking into the club like

    • @xrainbowmintx
      @xrainbowmintx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      I just died xD

    • @madeleine1042
      @madeleine1042 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      xrainbowmintx I feel so accomplished

    • @ShebrewQueen
      @ShebrewQueen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Okay!!! 😂😂😂

    • @lilithadams7306
      @lilithadams7306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😂 Agreed

  • @l.b.437
    @l.b.437 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5411

    1) The male dancer
    2) Alice's look of amazement at 3:13
    3) The sparkly pointe shoes!
    The dancing and acting was amazing as well!

    • @Natiree
      @Natiree 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yasss!!!! That whole comment is ditto for me!!

    • @danuhhh
      @danuhhh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      sparklezzzzzz!!!

    • @tinahuisenga8707
      @tinahuisenga8707 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Liesel Bollina ditto

    • @anildo1372
      @anildo1372 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      THE MALE DANCER

    • @andrijanarackov5260
      @andrijanarackov5260 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Liesel Bollina t

  • @ThePopushi
    @ThePopushi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3035

    That last body roll with the trailing body parts is what I live for. It looks so cool.
    God if I have Covid to thank for anything, it's giving me the time to fall into the rabbit hole that is professional ballet

    • @summerinspringville-hill
      @summerinspringville-hill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      allusion intended?

    • @ctrlmorgann
      @ctrlmorgann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Pun intended with the rabbit hole right

    • @lxmieses
      @lxmieses 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sure

    • @lou626
      @lou626 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha rabbit hole

  • @tomtuduc8227
    @tomtuduc8227 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4736

    This redefines ballet, just incredible. color, music, choreography, and performers. What a masterpiece. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

    • @rosypink1856
      @rosypink1856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      I also love the blend of other dance styles, such the Caterpillar having a middle eastern style and the Mad Hatter having a blend of tap and ballet

    • @frostfang1
      @frostfang1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Just wait until they get their act together and add bellydancing to scenes like this. Whole mother level.

    • @yyg4632
      @yyg4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes indeed

    • @yyg4632
      @yyg4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frostfang1 didnt they add some elements

  • @pinkwings8036
    @pinkwings8036 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2830

    I love how you can almost always hear a clock ticking in the music

    • @1violalass
      @1violalass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@ea6022 What on earth makes you think there would be a metronome?

    • @neil_1707
      @neil_1707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      The clock ticking rhythm is pretty common in Indian music

    • @sergekuznetsov108
      @sergekuznetsov108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      they wouldn't use a metronome in a stage performance, those are normally used for practice. it's supposed to be ticking because of the clock theme in alice in wonderland lol, it's a really nice nod in every scene

    • @meganholmes4996
      @meganholmes4996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      No Shit Sherlock yeah it’s a motif in the show. i love it

    • @rubenm.621
      @rubenm.621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      most of the scenes alice is in you can make out a clock

  • @MaddieFishblob
    @MaddieFishblob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +899

    The intensity of his eyes! Idk why but it just gives him a special flair

    • @Curlie_Mermaid
      @Curlie_Mermaid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I know right! I can't stop replaying from 1:52-2:00, especially the expression in his eyes when he looks side to side. I love it!!!

  • @russiandollie
    @russiandollie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1584

    Combination of Arabic dance style with ballet in this awesome performance, wow. Usually when I see our eastern culture being performed in the West they mix up Indian dance styles or mess up with too many complex moves that don't fit. But this is PERFECTION. Truly how a performance should be. Marvelous 👏🏻

    • @voice_0f_reason
      @voice_0f_reason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Very beautiful

    • @MeaghanMariesCuriosities
      @MeaghanMariesCuriosities ปีที่แล้ว +84

      For ‘better’ or worse the caterpillar in the original novel was stepped in middle eastern stereotypes and Victorian orientalism. Granted, as a human of the cracker variety my two cents come with a grain of salt when I say I think the way they handled this scene is a great improvement.

    • @lefinlay
      @lefinlay ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @dem0cr4tsareresponsiblefor52 I think it’s alludes to the caterpillar smoking sheesha in the book/Disney film

  • @emilysmith9049
    @emilysmith9049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +827

    Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love traditional ballets like Swan Lake, but this is INCREDIBLE

    • @melonie_peppers
      @melonie_peppers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Its ok to love both

    • @Londongirl666
      @Londongirl666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This even surpassed The Nutcracker for me

    • @blumenlieder
      @blumenlieder ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@Londongirl666Ambos os ballets me transmitem sensações completamente diferentes e incríveis. Para mim é impossível ter um preferido...

  • @juanagarcia1811
    @juanagarcia1811 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7038

    I didn't know that the caterpillar had sexy legs

    • @Sophia-db8fu
      @Sophia-db8fu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I know right

    • @emilykeeling5873
      @emilykeeling5873 7 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      I'm enjoying his back a bit more, but whatever floats your boat...

    • @sonyia
      @sonyia 7 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      Emily Keeling I think she is talking about 3:20 (the ballerines legs)

    • @notasimplesponge
      @notasimplesponge 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Emily Keeling she’s taking about the catapillar at 3:20

    • @alexac4293
      @alexac4293 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I am loving the torso movements

  • @thebabymomo2709
    @thebabymomo2709 6 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    As an Arab, I approve this middle eastern inspired music. Eric is such a good ballet dancer

    • @yahalomren
      @yahalomren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      As a middle Eastern but not an arab, I approve too

  • @marinefougeres3565
    @marinefougeres3565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    omg those sparkling pointe shoes

    • @marinefougeres3565
      @marinefougeres3565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      and the dancers, and the music, and the lights and pretty much everything in this video actually

    • @jewelryao2434
      @jewelryao2434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True

  • @kimberblake7496
    @kimberblake7496 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1454

    Glitter pointe shoes>

  • @baldbaldrik655
    @baldbaldrik655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    The way he gets up at 0:45, such a small detail, but it adds so much to the Caterpillar vibes. That's the sort of thing that makes this choreography great.

  • @cthoniccassandra7526
    @cthoniccassandra7526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    The dancing is superb but I personally can't get over the music for this. It's gorgeous, has flair and pizazz, while still having the sophistication and grandeur of a true ballet. I have this on loop just so I can hear it over and over. I would totally buy a full soundtrack of every piece used in this version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!

    • @shefalimaurya3747
      @shefalimaurya3747 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know the name of the music cause I can’t find it 😭

    • @cthoniccassandra7526
      @cthoniccassandra7526 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@shefalimaurya3747 So when I first saw this, I tried to find it too, but could not for the life of me. I do know the composer is named Joby Talbot. I searched just now to see if I could find his discography, and found a few sites that play previews of the songs he made for this ballet with Christopher Austin. The Caterpillar one does not seem to be anywhere, and it's so sad!
      I did find the score itself, so this song definitely exists (it plays in Act II) and it's supposed to come right after the score Alice Alone, and once The Caterpillar score is done, Back in the Hallway comes after (also not found anywhere). That's all I know. But since we do not have the song to purchase (please do this someday Talbot or ROH!), the next best thing is to loop it. If you're on your computer, right-click the play button on the video and you should have an option to loop. If you want to loop it on your mobile device, you have to make a playlist, put this one video in it, and click repeat. That's what I've been doing because I can't hear it any other way. Sorry I couldn't be of more help! I've been checking on and off since finding it. lol :')

  • @geeel149
    @geeel149 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7122

    Dear film & tv directors, when there are people on the stage dancing, do not cut to a shot of the one person sitting still. Love, every dance fan everywhere.

    • @alexandraginter4727
      @alexandraginter4727 9 ปีที่แล้ว +174

      +Gee EL Right?! It would be nice if they didn't cut at all!

    • @geeel149
      @geeel149 9 ปีที่แล้ว +383

      +Alexandra Ginter Not cutting and not focusing solely on a dancer's face is always preferable, but if you absolutely must cut, let's just rule out the stationary people.

    • @Rach227204
      @Rach227204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Gee EL YES!

    • @mikroraptor
      @mikroraptor 8 ปีที่แล้ว +268

      Cutting to another can be annoying when you're interested in a specific dancer. However, the reason they cut the performance to different shots and angles is to make the video of the performance more interesting and like a film. Usually, when watching movies, people tend to get bored of a shot after five seconds. The cuts back and forth between dancers is to benefit the storytelling of the piece, since it is hard to see certain expressions and movements when you're watching a full shot of it on a tv or computer screen.

    • @geeel149
      @geeel149 8 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      No, it can be annoying when you're watching a ballet and they're cutting to someone SITTING STILL. Also, it's Ballet, they've been telling stories just fine for centuries with out the benefit of close-ups. And while I'm very familiar with film techniques, they are largely unnecessary and even detrimental to a dance piece unless the piece was specifically choreographed for the camera.

  • @peccantis
    @peccantis ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Ok but I am FASCINATED by how cleverly and seamlessly the choreography manages to marry the elements of ballet and raqs that complement each other best, and how beautifully all the dancers perform. Alice's part is short but has such good narration, you can tell just from the way she joins in that she's not in her element but is adapting and learning while adding her own notes. Absalom is pure delight to see. The chorus keep fading into and out of the backdrop with their veils and undulations, multiplying the dreamlike feeling. Overall I adore how the entire ballet uses different traditions of dance as the many-splendored elements of wonder for the Wonderland.

  • @eluna34
    @eluna34 9 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    i love that they bedazled the pointe shoes, like what an awesome touch! but all in all i love this modern+classical ballet cory its just wow, one of my favourite pieces, and the music is superb!

  • @Leila-hr9xf
    @Leila-hr9xf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +399

    This is one of my favourite ballets, it's really unique and beautiful ! I love Eric Underwood's tattoos.

  • @Twocryingkittens
    @Twocryingkittens 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9380

    Last I remembered the caterpillar was a stoned fat bug not some literal Greek god??!?

    • @Mopsbpv
      @Mopsbpv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      SAME

    • @chastitymarks2185
      @chastitymarks2185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1057

      I would see him more as a prince out of "The Arabian Nights"

    • @rebekahjcowan
      @rebekahjcowan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +353

      Wrong culture buddy

    • @alicelu5691
      @alicelu5691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      you crazy?

    • @thorsten8790
      @thorsten8790 5 ปีที่แล้ว +208

      Since when are greek gods sub saharan african lol

  • @MrKlausbaudelaire
    @MrKlausbaudelaire 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3700

    how clever, the dancers are supposed to be the body of the caterpillar, thats why they mostly dance in a line

    • @teamsmith7663
      @teamsmith7663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      ohhhhh that makes sense😆 that’s is clever ☺️

    • @disgruntledradish6106
      @disgruntledradish6106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      No shit sherlock

    • @lefinlay
      @lefinlay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      my name is nobody, ikr?

    • @fabiana7157
      @fabiana7157 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You figured that out all by yourself?

    • @AnaisAzuli
      @AnaisAzuli 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Jeez y'all are aggresive

  • @GpD79
    @GpD79 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    The caterpillar worm type thing at the end.... AWESOME!!!! Where's the rest?! You just brought it out!

    • @Mike25z
      @Mike25z 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That’s the climax when he leaves. He gave her the piece under the mushroom and he is moving on! Great performance.

  • @judiejodia
    @judiejodia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I absolutely adore the ladies' costumes, the veils go beautifully with their choreography!!

  • @taylornoelle3130
    @taylornoelle3130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I love the question mark tattoo, whether or not it was intentional it payed a wonderful tribute to the caterpillar’s line, “WHOOO ARE YOU?”

    • @lou626
      @lou626 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes , it was intentional , bc in the australiano version another actor got the same tattoo (the one that playa the Caterpillar)

  • @Wytchvvood
    @Wytchvvood 7 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    SPARKLY POINTE SHOES!!

    • @janedoex8345
      @janedoex8345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Elena Rickert At the end on all eight pair of legs? Hard to overlook....

  • @doranefermigliaro1903
    @doranefermigliaro1903 7 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    The male dancer is magnific, the ballerinas wonderful legs and points, the music and choreo graphy fantastic. I love this ballet, we need somethig of this in Uruguay. We have a Julio Bocca directing ballet in our first group Sodre, but this sort of new form of ballet I think is what we need here. Thank you.

    • @lou626
      @lou626 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oooooh en argentina estaría re copado en el teatro Colón

  • @cythompson3286
    @cythompson3286 9 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    The colours, lighting, costumes, choreography! What I would give to see this live, absolutely amazing!

  • @lisarousselet9370
    @lisarousselet9370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    That's the kind of solo mâle dance that I love! It's original, expressif,... there is not enough piece like that! ^^

  • @natashak9335
    @natashak9335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    First time seeing incorporation of Indian classical dance moves and ballet....and it looks amazing!!!😍😍

    • @hazelpastinionie
      @hazelpastinionie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah it was amazing

    • @christinacody8653
      @christinacody8653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen it used in both La Bayadere and The Nutcracker, both both are a bit appropriative.

    • @ratkid6859
      @ratkid6859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@christinacody8653 how so? Genuinely asking, I don’t know much about Indian culture, but some of the other comments said this was inspired by Middle Eastern dancing

    • @astrosci1109
      @astrosci1109 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ratkid6859 yes even I didn't find anything like inspired from Indian dance moves.

  • @PeerlessCucumberPiercingTheSky
    @PeerlessCucumberPiercingTheSky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The fabric on the girls' headdresses is stunning and moves so beautifully!

  • @yyg4632
    @yyg4632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the strength, control and precision in his body are incredible

  • @MadDirectionerGirl
    @MadDirectionerGirl 7 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This might just be my favourite ballet of all time! Everything about this production is genius! And this solo? I can’t stop watching it! It captures the character so perfectly and I love everything about it. The choreography, the set, the costume. Ugh. I want to see this ballet again!

  • @RoxieHeart603
    @RoxieHeart603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is by far the best ballet I have ever seen. If you havnt already go watch the whole thing. It is incredible.

  • @susanbaskerville5239
    @susanbaskerville5239 9 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    One sexy Caterpillar Eric Underwood is sublime BRAVA !!!!!

  • @SpencerMusicSchool
    @SpencerMusicSchool 8 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I'm in love with this ballet!!!!!! I have always been a huge Alice fan.. love the costumes, choreography, and music! Brilliant!

  • @blubb2010
    @blubb2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    He made this role so magical and fun to watch. Fantastic dancer

  • @steemdup
    @steemdup 8 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    I love Eric Underwood, here as the Caterpillar, or anytime I see him dancing. He is amazing. And guess what? He's from Washington, DC, but don't hold that against him. lol 'Sup, Eric!

    • @naomiwit7222
      @naomiwit7222 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      steemdup being from dc shouldn’t be a shock to be a good dancer. There are a lot of elite dance schools in dc for one I go to one of them

    • @LucianCorrvinus
      @LucianCorrvinus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Talent knows no Nation...

  • @chloe.mason_23
    @chloe.mason_23 9 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    This was absolutely beautiful.Two of my favourite dancers,Eric Underwood and Sarah Lamb

    • @pinellafranich6007
      @pinellafranich6007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes i totally agree

    • @LCMM2150
      @LCMM2150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm so glad you mention the dancers' names! I was rolling down all comments looking for somebody who would bring that info up 😀

    • @thorefaust
      @thorefaust 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LCMM2150their names are always stated in the description

  • @Jayjen35
    @Jayjen35 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Wow!!! That's some caterpillar!
    Thank the heavens that they have kindly made it available to those of us that can't fly into London to see it!

  • @angelaburrow8114
    @angelaburrow8114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is one ballet I'd love to see live. I've only managed an online version. It seems so original.

  • @charlieflower101
    @charlieflower101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    @julia schneller I think the tattoos are a part of the character, at least some of them. If you look one is a question mark and the caterpillar is known for asking questions

    • @Theyungcity23
      @Theyungcity23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yeah the character still has those tattoos when played by other dancers

  • @s-a-r-a-h
    @s-a-r-a-h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The costumes, the fusion dancing, the music, everything was perfect!

  • @lilgrogu1187
    @lilgrogu1187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The caterpillar dancer! He was so mythic and enamoring, I wish I was actually there sitting in the audience 😭😭

  • @s.ren.a2183
    @s.ren.a2183 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Caterpillar was so graceful along with all of the other dancers, their legs are like jelly that they can control, so beautiful.

  • @idkidc1467
    @idkidc1467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    His moves are so perfect that he looks animated, wow!

  • @tdavis8119
    @tdavis8119 9 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Eric dances so beautifully!

  • @mikhailashetler865
    @mikhailashetler865 9 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    Love this music

    • @mrlopez-pz7pu
      @mrlopez-pz7pu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Mikhaila Shetler yes the composer was channeling Les Baxter for sure. So electrifying!!!!

    • @jesuselias3912
      @jesuselias3912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      what's the song name?

  • @larissapsalc2582
    @larissapsalc2582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This might be my favourite clip of ballet I’ve ever seen… male lead is fantastic, ladies are magical and alice is perfect, costumes, the dark colours and the mysterious blue fog, Arabian style with the music is just brilliantly done I cannot stop watching this😅

  • @chris.mc.8627
    @chris.mc.8627 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the control the man has on his body everything is tense coiled, and graceful

  • @danceconsortium
    @danceconsortium 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brilliant to see ballet being used in such an accessible, engaging way for those new to the style, as well as ballet lovers.

  • @estellethegamerfox6336
    @estellethegamerfox6336 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    that was mind blowing I love how the royal ballet don't stick to the same old stuff like swan lake they spice ballet up with new moves new preformances,it gives the audience something they wont get bored through,they are wanting exitment and something to be mesmerized by and THIS IS IT

  • @PunzieGDoll
    @PunzieGDoll 9 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I love that they took a Middle Eastern approach with the Caterpillar. I played the caterpillar in the play Alice in Wonderland, and I told my director that we should have the caterpillar be sort of middle eastern. This was before I even saw this. Great minds think alike.

    • @ernovincze2900
      @ernovincze2900 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I guess it's because he smokes a hookah in the book, which is associated with Middle Eastern culture?

    • @Ghidorah96
      @Ghidorah96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Persephone did you just write that comment in an effort to call yourself great?
      Pretentious nitwit.

    • @mixusup
      @mixusup 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Ghidorah96 on top of witch its much more south asian feeling in my mind, at least with the way teh back up dancers were dressed

    • @6ftofmisery636
      @6ftofmisery636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The dancing seems heavily inspired from bharatnayam a classical indian dance

    • @tenacious-e3o
      @tenacious-e3o 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Persephone 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @한여21
    @한여21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dancers have the BEST bodies and IMMACULATE control over their movements... sooo cool.. ballet is so cool!!!

  • @susieqwiedeman547
    @susieqwiedeman547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    3:15 me and the boys walking into class late

  • @crystallineblue7790
    @crystallineblue7790 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The way the cloth moves like a mist when the ladies dance is beautiful!

  • @gioiannadigiorgio3579
    @gioiannadigiorgio3579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wish I had a copy of the entire production! The clips I've seen are absolutely fantastic!

  • @LadyLocket
    @LadyLocket 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Stunning and so mesmerizing.
    My only criticism is the constant shots of the Alice dancer just sitting or standing there in the middle of the current dancers performance. I want to see the whole dance being performed not cuts of the side dancers watching it sprinkled in at random moments.

  • @bart234465
    @bart234465 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That caterpillar is serving it, honey!!!

  • @justanotherhappyhumanist8832
    @justanotherhappyhumanist8832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every clip I’ve seen of this production is just incredible. The dances are inspired and unique, the dancers are unfathomably skilled, the set and lighting choices are aesthetically pleasing, and the music is surreal yet beautiful. This is really one of the best productions I’ve seen.

  • @steviewilson5033
    @steviewilson5033 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    one word: STUNNING! Absolutely beautiful in every single way! In love with the way Eric moves across the stage; such finesse and yet still incredibly powerful and held together. Beauty in its purest form is what this is.😍💕

  • @karahvangelder793
    @karahvangelder793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never tire of watching this and am enthralled by all the artists onstage.

  • @megihysi6376
    @megihysi6376 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the mystery and the magic shown in this scene. Amazing costumes too!

  • @GBG585
    @GBG585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Love the absolute sass walk of the black dancer at the end when he goes full caterpillar

  • @בתאלישראלי-ח3ד
    @בתאלישראלי-ח3ד 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    one of the most beautiful dances I ever seen

  • @songbyrrd4138
    @songbyrrd4138 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Eric Underwood c'est magnifique!!!

  • @magicianrexofficial
    @magicianrexofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The theatrics and the movement! Very interesting! I love that everyone is talking about how sexy the caterpillar is and not the actual adaption of the choreography lol

  • @madeline2282
    @madeline2282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would do anything to see Sarah Lamb as Alice live. She has this cheekiness about her I haven't seen in other Alices

  • @wastrouss
    @wastrouss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh my gosh. THAT. WAS. GORGEOUS. I am stunned every time I watch something from the Royal Ballet. Even though I KNOW they're amazing, I am stunned every time!!!
    And forgive me, but I have to: this really gives new meaning to the phrase, ”No, I said ballet dancer, not belly dancer!”

  • @vickyalba1915
    @vickyalba1915 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Have seen this production live and LOVE Eric Underwood, he will be a big miss at the ROH but wish him all the best for whatever comes next. That's one cool caterpillar! Loving the sparkly pointe shoes too.

  • @AlcyoneSong
    @AlcyoneSong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the mixture of comedy and ballet

  • @LucianCorrvinus
    @LucianCorrvinus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The acumen of the dancers here is breathtaking. Especially the man, the perfection of turns is almost unreal.....bravo RB, bravo...

  • @TsubasaDreams
    @TsubasaDreams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Eric Underwood is everything in this

  • @rani-bw8mx
    @rani-bw8mx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the dance style influences in this whole ballet😩

  • @riakun
    @riakun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not sure why this is being recommended to me 6 years later, but I love it and I'm glad I found this rabbit hole. I look forward to watching this ballet again on TH-cam in another 6 years, if not a lot of sooner xD

  • @MeepMeep193
    @MeepMeep193 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most extraordinary, resplendent, beautiful, and absolutely genius thing I have ever watched in my entire life. ALL HAIL MR CATERPILLAR.

  • @Aguiar412
    @Aguiar412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Shout out to the marimba player at 0:30! Such a cool sounding piece

  • @ardeladimwit
    @ardeladimwit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    never enough of this ballet-- please post the entire thing for us poor blighters who will never have chance to see it on stage.

  • @gojiberry7201
    @gojiberry7201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, what an awesome number!!!

  • @raquelalves2394
    @raquelalves2394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am in love with this man! His moves are so amazing!

  • @PrettyDrawings
    @PrettyDrawings 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    wish i could like this a thousand times

  • @pandora846
    @pandora846 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The costumes are spectacular

  • @elisakneisel8660
    @elisakneisel8660 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always keep returning to this video.. I don't really know why, im writing something for university oder eating breakfast and suddenly I feel the urge to see the caterpillar dance again.
    Maybe because its so hypnotizing and sexy, and his dancing is incredible - or maybe its the sparkly pointe shoes

  • @alexkao3439
    @alexkao3439 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I want to play in the orchestra for this SO BAD!

  • @aleanzures1162
    @aleanzures1162 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    what a beautiful pair of point shoes

  • @thunderstorms2112
    @thunderstorms2112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this. It shows how much fun they are having on all of the scenes from wonderland.

  • @sanemiko5848
    @sanemiko5848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ABSOLUTELY amazing, alice in wonderland is incredibly eccentric and unique LOVE IT

  • @konstantina9876
    @konstantina9876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is officially my favorite ballet video ever

  • @milliecevallos7756
    @milliecevallos7756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think it's the first time I've ever seen a man of color doing ballet 😨 and it's AMAZING

    • @michaelewens6441
      @michaelewens6441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OH THERE ARE MEN OF COLOUR IN THE ROYAL BALLET MARCELLINO SAMBE IS JUST ONE . HES A PRINCIPAL DANCER...There are others

  • @pinemarten7509
    @pinemarten7509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ballet school did Alice in wonderland last year and everyone were crushing so hard on the guy who danced as the caterpillar(he had green eyes and a six pack so yeah lol). Definitely one of the best shows my school has ever done😁

  • @ayo4637
    @ayo4637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They're such good actors as well

  • @ahobbit1273
    @ahobbit1273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love the question mark tattoo on his ribs. “Who are you?”

  • @Isa1131000
    @Isa1131000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'd really like to see this ballet, but I live in Germany. But now I read that the ballet is shown in cinemas. Maybe I can go there and watch this beautiful ballet.

    • @lauracrimson
      @lauracrimson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can also buy it on dvd or bluray, I live in the netherlands and I have it :-) You can find it on amazon and the royal ballet web shop :-)

    • @rebeccamcelroy1000
      @rebeccamcelroy1000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will be in cinemas this year: www.roh.org.uk/showings/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-live-2014

    • @shaunteljordan9869
      @shaunteljordan9869 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Please help me find this version. I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find the one with Sarah Lamb. Can you include the web link for it please?

  • @UtterQueerNightmare
    @UtterQueerNightmare 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went to see this with my gran, so glad I found this. Its one of my favourite moments.

  • @deniz1234
    @deniz1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The music, the choreography, the costumes are AMAZING!
    Also the cast is so beautiful and talented 😍😍😍

  • @kissatitir1713
    @kissatitir1713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't stop watching this that is what we call a three minutes in the heaven 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @noraschlegel4268
    @noraschlegel4268 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was incredible!!! I loved every second of it!

  • @jimk8592
    @jimk8592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't expect it to end that fast! They did an amazing job and the music is really getting in to you!

  • @carenrogers19
    @carenrogers19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow what a beautiful performance. Loved it Eric. Enjoyed every moment, great job mate👏👏