Nutcracker Grand Pas de Deux | Lori Hernandez + Marshall Whiteley

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  • @TheKodiakKub
    @TheKodiakKub 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +482

    I have seen this danced many, many times in my life and just LOVE this exceptional performance. I love Marshall’s animation and theatrics as he almost flirts with the music and captivates the audience. His exceptional strength and musicality makes him very unique and exceptional among danseurs. Lori, your technique is impeccable and your balance is incredible - you make the most difficult steps look effortless. You both are exquisite world class dancers who could dance anywhere in the world you desire, but so incredibly proud you are ours, here in the U.S. Love you both!

    • @Life.of.lori.
      @Life.of.lori.  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

      Such kind words. Thank you so much! Truly appreciate it♥️

    • @kariboudreaux6738
      @kariboudreaux6738 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes Lori!! Perfection and your beautiful aura, smile, and engagement with your partner and the audience shows you truly LOVE what you do!! My daughter is 10 and is dancing her 4th Nutcracker this year and I always enjoy watching the guest principals dance these roles every year. Sometimes I the only one in the audience screaming and giving standing ovations! I feel like the audience doesn’t appreciate the work of professional dancers! Bravo you guys!!!

  • @Katie_Jo_21
    @Katie_Jo_21 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +197

    You were right about the time between the pas and your solo. Crazy stamina. That balance at 4 minutes, or so, in was outstanding! The lifts were perfection.

    • @rosaliemoon5905
      @rosaliemoon5905 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My thoughts on the balance at 4:00

    • @shantavanee
      @shantavanee หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rosaliemoon5905same! Amazing!

  • @kortnihorein
    @kortnihorein หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I seriously could just watch Lori dance all day.

  • @kaylin_akaulopez
    @kaylin_akaulopez 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +188

    Marshall’s face card never declines. His smile dances along with him! And Gosh lori is elegance personified. What a gentle and beautifully executed dancer!! I can’t tell how sore they are or how dead the shoes maybe at ALL ❤❤❤❤

  • @tahirakathleen5065
    @tahirakathleen5065 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I have seen over 50 performances of the Nutcracker and this has to be my favorite. The technical skill is impeccable but the raw passion and emotion is so joyful to see. I wish to see Ms. Hernandez dance in person one day even if I have to cross the country to do so. I'm almost in tears from the beauty and emotions her dancing evokes.

  • @karenward267
    @karenward267 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Beautiful. Ballet dancers have to be the equivalent of elite athletes in terms of stamina, conditioning, and incredible skill. I could watch you both all day.

  • @Lyslea
    @Lyslea 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    Nutcracker makes me so happy. I will never get tired of seeing it, brings back the little girl in me everytime. Beautifully danced by both of you.

  • @Mtz2604
    @Mtz2604 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I'm mesmerized by your performance, your partnet did a great job too. You dance like a dream and it's impossible not to follow all your moves and facial expressions. Absolutely beautiful!

  • @Tonya-sn6dr
    @Tonya-sn6dr หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Lori is one of those ballerinas that keeps her sparkle just a little dulled until she hits the stage. That’s when she lets her true gift and artistry shine!
    Beautifully and professionally executed!
    Not a crumb to be found anywhere!

  • @agus1dee
    @agus1dee หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I’m a recent follower, and I’ve been obsessed with your shorts! I’ve always wanted to try ballet but never got into it as a young kid. I’m almost 18 and I’m going to take some adult classes for fun, it’s truly a majestic sport ❤

    • @trishanoel2410
      @trishanoel2410 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Go for it!
      I started ballet classes when I was 15 yrs.
      Just for fun.
      It really improved my posture

    • @agus1dee
      @agus1dee หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ you’re right, I’ll definitely get into it then, ty!

    • @barbaraabraham8319
      @barbaraabraham8319 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It’s never too late! Enjoy!❤

  • @michelezink8677
    @michelezink8677 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I can't take my eyes off the little girl. She was the perfect pick for the role. Her gestures and expressions are spot on.

  • @angiemeininger
    @angiemeininger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I love this. And I really appreciate the unity of movement when you both are doing the same moves. Very good.

  • @nandinha._.212
    @nandinha._.212 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    Could you make a video talking about your history with ballet?? Like, the fisrt classes, how it started, when you got the first point shoes, competitions, leveling and others?

    • @marybodnar4749
      @marybodnar4749 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Watch Lori’s “shorts” here on TH-cam. She also has TikTok & Instagram pages where she talks about her dancing history & answers all types of questions. Lori is not only an incredible dancer, shes also an amazing human being!!❤

    • @st.godlessness
      @st.godlessness 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      she has several videos about them in her shorts

  • @wanderlust4evr995
    @wanderlust4evr995 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow! Beautiful Coupling, strong and elegant choreography, precision to perfection, and the lifts take my breath away! You two darlings are the epic “…Vision of Sugar Plums Dancing…” in any child’s dreams, and inside a precious antique music box keepsake. I’m captivated and entranced in a fantasyland, until the drop of a thermos 7:40brings me back to reality!😂 I love LOVE this performance & You! xoxo 👑🍭🤍⚔️💐

  • @brandnewday1058
    @brandnewday1058 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So beautiful...such a wonderful performance...thankyou Lori!

  • @jcclarkeru
    @jcclarkeru หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gave me chills more than once and reminded me of my intense experience watching it live as a child

  • @RSzeremley
    @RSzeremley หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Köszönjük!

  • @delphe7182
    @delphe7182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a number Lori! Je suis époustouflée par votre grâce, votre technique, votre précision, vous êtes magnifique ! Un Grand BRAVO !❤

  • @KateCarew
    @KateCarew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    You two are such assets to any company that brings you in as freelance dancers.
    You’re so professional and you work so hard! It shows because you both make it look effortless ❤️🙏🏻❤️
    Especially Lori! This is a beautiful pas and the two of you are so well matched as far as skill and talent, it’s a wonder to behold.
    We know it’s a hard way to work not being secure with a company but you also get so much freedom and flexibility.
    It only works for the most disciplined though.
    Valley requires so much devotion and sacrifice within a company, to be freelance is next level as far as self imposed structure goes.
    You really have to maintain drive and focus to do this.
    I’m in total awe of you both!
    Dancing at such a high caliber without a company holding you accountable is WILD.
    True professionals, to the Nth degree 🙏🏻

  • @Mariebelle1313
    @Mariebelle1313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Awe thank you for sharing this performance with us! Nutcracker is so magical. Beautiful and great performance ❤

  • @RuaidaAhmed-i2e
    @RuaidaAhmed-i2e 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    she dances SO BEAUTIFULLY they all do Lori I love u keep up the dance-mazing work:)))

  • @Marika2604
    @Marika2604 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had to cry while watching this. Thank you for you effort Lori, you dance beautifully. ❤

  • @lotofbitsabout
    @lotofbitsabout 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Lori, Im a yearly Nutcracker fanatic and your performance brought me to tears! Absolute perfection, the control and power and your artistry has me spell bound! Standing ovation, 👏💐🌹💐

  • @donniebrown2896
    @donniebrown2896 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Have never really watched ballet. Ive become addicted to the shorts you've released. Never considered what you go through until now.
    Im hooked now

  • @soda.bubbless
    @soda.bubbless 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Lori, your dancing is absolutely incredible! Your movements are so crisp and precise while also being graceful and powerful! Even through this video you’re able to convey the truly magical feeling of the nutcracker. I’m in awe :) 💗

  • @coreminutes7578
    @coreminutes7578 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Lori and Marshall, your jumps, timing together and lifts look so effortless. A wonderful performance, thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Tina

  • @sydney84213
    @sydney84213 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    gorgeous!!!! i love how effortless you make it all look and how much fun marshall looks like he’s having. so much emotion and fun

  • @Artnificent
    @Artnificent 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Ty 4 sharing cuz ive never been to a ballet, so lovely 🤩✌🏼

  • @zoea2737
    @zoea2737 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got absolute chills watching this. you are both amazing dancers. Hello from Australia

  • @AngieGallagher-nh5oh
    @AngieGallagher-nh5oh หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely amazing Lori. 👏 ❤

  • @romuloduarte4631
    @romuloduarte4631 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    That's my favorite variation from the Sugar Plum Fairy IF not the original.
    You're amazing, Lori ❤

  • @atherisGAY
    @atherisGAY 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Wrapping the sheer power and pain needed in such seemingly effortless beauty and elegance... ❤❤❤ Stunning work

  • @joygrahamtravis1789
    @joygrahamtravis1789 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Love love love this! Never knew your Marshall was so perfect 😊! So thrilling to see this.

  • @Saturns48
    @Saturns48 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have never seen the Nutcracker before so this was a real treat to watch you and your partner. Just beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @kivzzzz
    @kivzzzz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a wonderful performance! You both were amazing, thank you for sharing this with us, Lori! ❤❤❤

  • @bobbiestrella8160
    @bobbiestrella8160 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful!!!! I love Nutcracker season because every company does things a little bit differently, so it's fun to to see who does what. I love your sugar plum variation - incredible!!!

  • @katiemosley6689
    @katiemosley6689 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gorgeous!! Beautiful fouettés!!

  • @ritastojanvic9344
    @ritastojanvic9344 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Soooo beautiful and graceful!! ❤

  • @TinaEstesMusic1
    @TinaEstesMusic1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could watch Lori do this all day!!! You and your partners craft brings us to tears. This is amazing!! 🥲

  • @PaigeBartholomew
    @PaigeBartholomew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    THE LIFTS WERE PERFECTION!
    Grace, technique, STRENGTH…. Good Lord, you can really tell how much you guys rehearse!
    The ONLY thing I saw that I think the audience notices is being a little less synchronized than you could be when you are dancing identical steps side-by-side. The audience really notices when dancers aren’t perfectly together, holding the same plane with arms and legs.
    Just one thing out of all that beauty and perfection??
    That’s an A+ performance!!!!!
    Love y’all!

  • @lilysunshine7604
    @lilysunshine7604 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wauw! This performance is incredible! Soooooo good & beautiful! Chapeau to the both of you! This must have taken a lot (!) of practice! Love watching this/you!

  • @Janissima1
    @Janissima1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo Lori! You are elegant, talented and so beautiful. I could watch you over and over. Thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤

  • @MiMi-ti7qk
    @MiMi-ti7qk 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful Lori💕

  • @Lovestoplaywithfire
    @Lovestoplaywithfire 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I absolutely loved every second of this. You 2 bring a whole different light and fun energy to your pas and your solos! I ESPECIALLY loved the little bits of contemporary ballet being thrown in during the beginning pas. I’ve been involved in Ballet my entire life(since I was 2) and I’m going to turn 49 in a week. Throughout my transition as student to pre-professional performer to going to college and earning my degree in Dance to becoming a professional dancer to becoming a BaIlet Mistress at numerous schools over my lifespan let’s just say I’ve been involved in almost every aspect of The Nutcracker😂
    All that to say, I’ve seen so many amazing and technically perfect Sugar Plum variations performed but so many were just technique and kind of….bla. You 2 know your characters, and you involve acting and emotions and even a bit of comedy to your choreography and it’s truly a breath of fresh air to watch this.
    Side note: That Clara was 💯 in her feels and so precious to watch. She’s just as much of the performance as the dancers and whatever company this is has wowed me with the attention to detail in every aspect. I still have the chills from watching this-the good kind!

  • @abbylawls
    @abbylawls 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    thank you for feeding us so many performances

  • @shantavanee
    @shantavanee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ❤This will Never get Old❤
    Simply beautiful 🤩

  • @wildeyedfae
    @wildeyedfae หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lori your lines are exquisite and your face just radiates a beauty when you are dancing that I dont see when you just do your shorts (not dancing). Stay healthy and do what you love!!☮️

    • @wildeyedfae
      @wildeyedfae หลายเดือนก่อน

      Marshall is a great match for you on stage and a superb dancer of his own right!

  • @laurapalmer3954
    @laurapalmer3954 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just beautiful Lori!!

  • @nandinha._.212
    @nandinha._.212 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    😮 it doesn't even seams painful it looks so natural and light

  • @vintagejunktofunk4616
    @vintagejunktofunk4616 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been to the nutcracker so many times I love it! My cousins were principle dancers in it

  • @andrewlindsay3900
    @andrewlindsay3900 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Elegance, and grace. Beautiful.

  • @marissadelatorre7372
    @marissadelatorre7372 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So wonderful!🎉🎉🎉 ❤❤💖🇵🇭🤗

  • @mandi-xoxo
    @mandi-xoxo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man that dude can fly. Amazing and always a smile. I enjoyed girl too, at times i felt she lacked fluidity but still a joy to watch. The synchronization was impeccable.

  • @CandyFloss-wc8dp
    @CandyFloss-wc8dp หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are obviously things that I’m not going to love from the choreography, that’ll happen as long as people have opinions, but this dance was executed beautifully. You and your partner have so much onstage chemistry and that constant smile and grace is just so perfectly done. And that stamina! This was amazing Lori, thank you for sharing it

  • @denisedavis6596
    @denisedavis6596 หลายเดือนก่อน

    MAGICAL!!!!!!! BREATHTAKING!!!!!

  • @willow277
    @willow277 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so beautiful, thank you so much!
    You both are incredible and such an inspiration

  • @nandinha._.212
    @nandinha._.212 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Omg the perfection of the movements 😮

  • @gazoontight
    @gazoontight หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was marvelous to watch.

  • @aundreawilliams1211
    @aundreawilliams1211 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So beautifully done. BRAVO! ❤😊❤

  • @hlondon2408
    @hlondon2408 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A masterpiece! ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

  • @marionguyatt3250
    @marionguyatt3250 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brilliant performance.

  • @looking4thegood
    @looking4thegood 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So on the music! I cried. Love your videos, Lori!

  • @Eurydice-cj6tv
    @Eurydice-cj6tv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You both have a lovely lightness in your dancing. A delightful performance.

  • @witteney3334
    @witteney3334 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning performance by you Lori, by you both!

  • @kymber5817
    @kymber5817 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love love love…. I need to express this the right way because when I asked if they were a couple romantically I was roasted by people….. I don’t care straight, gay, bisexual or duck….. I just asked because Patrick Swayze and his wife met through ballet and it was an incredible love story.
    I know they’ve been dancing together for YEARS. I just wondered if there was more.
    Now back to the show… absolutely beautiful. Thank You for sharing with us!

  • @BrandyCobbs-ly4xd
    @BrandyCobbs-ly4xd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My favorite pair to watch dance I’ve ever seen😍

  • @rmf4
    @rmf4 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Stunning!❤❤❤

  • @11mwell
    @11mwell 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Being in the nutcracker is such a fun memory I have of my youth. I really do wish I went professional when I got offered so I could’ve done it for so much longer, because nutcracker season was my very very favorite. I was Clara until I was from 10-12 which I personally loved. Then I was lead marzipan for a few years, then my first big role was rat queen/king which was probably my favorite just because we were always goofy ing around backstage and crawling everywhere😭😅. I kept auditioning for rat king/ queen because I loved it so much. After my ratting😅 I finally auditioned for sugar plum which was so incredibly surreal. I could not believe it, it just felt so magical! I was amazed. So happy for you and all the cast for this magical and wonderful experience!🩷🩷🩷🩷💕💕💕💓💓💖💖💖

  • @therosemarybrand
    @therosemarybrand 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    yes girl stunning!! (:

  • @itsdebs
    @itsdebs หลายเดือนก่อน

    She makes it look so easy!

  • @ThePecunious
    @ThePecunious 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG, beautiful and amazing jumping and dancing!!! Thank you for the video!

  • @luluwachedjari3299
    @luluwachedjari3299 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so emotionate emotional and emotionated
    I know only one is English 😂
    ❤ Lori so proud of you! I know the sacrifices, the pain etc, as much as I worry for you both health and bodies but indeed I am so proud! You did perfect! You were specially brilliant! In all pas ❤

  • @GiselleKlara
    @GiselleKlara หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty! Its so sweet when Clara claps the fouetté also

  • @chiaracoll
    @chiaracoll 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so amazing and beautiful to actually see you and your partner perform after following your short form content for a while. i got chills. love your work❤

  • @martinaballroom
    @martinaballroom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful as always and that balance! 😮

  • @ileanacastro96
    @ileanacastro96 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man she danced gracefully ✨✨

  • @dearmaria4654
    @dearmaria4654 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exquisite dancing both of you ❤

  • @garden_vibes7796
    @garden_vibes7796 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You two are so strong, what incredible stamina from you lori! You are a true ballerina. Elegent, powerful, beautiful!

  • @sunnydays802
    @sunnydays802 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are INCREDIBLE ❤❤❤

  • @cel.este933
    @cel.este933 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so excited to go to my first ballet ever! I bet seeing it live is a different experience 😊

  • @rendell5630
    @rendell5630 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was smiling the whole time!! Omg so good and your performance is outstanding! 🫶🏻🫶🏻 also how can a person jump so slow motion (?) 😮😮😮😮 keep it up all the good and dedicated work 🧚🏻‍♀️❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Haiokbai
    @Haiokbai 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is art. ❤️

  • @lundin_lindsey
    @lundin_lindsey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW Lori! You’re amazing!! Your partner is, too!!

  • @hollyavillella554
    @hollyavillella554 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful!❤❤❤❤❤💐🙏🕊️

  • @alexbudge5606
    @alexbudge5606 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! That was beautiful!

  • @johnwatts9932
    @johnwatts9932 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful performance....

  • @AlinaHirtlMusic
    @AlinaHirtlMusic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    mesmerising, just beautiful!

  • @E.JohnBusser
    @E.JohnBusser 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So Incredibly Beautiful !!🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

  • @-.Twinkies.-
    @-.Twinkies.- 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    That, I think, has to be my favourite performance of sugar plum ive ever seen. What company are these dancers with?

    • @soude85
      @soude85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      They are freelancers!

  • @cherylotto-cunningham1843
    @cherylotto-cunningham1843 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've watched this over and over. I truly love watching your artistry. The way you place yourself on point is so exact. I've never seen such precision, and it is throughout the entire performance. The way you dance made me curious, so i went and watched every video of other ballerinas and their partners performing this I could find. The differences were unexpected!! In some instances, the choreography was much simpler. In some, the ballerinas looked actually sloppy in their movements. Is this even a fair way to think? Each dancer is so different, and the interpretation is so personal. I can't help but think maybe a dancer has been dancing for so long that the steps and movements are second nature. It is very clear that you are actively involved with every movement you make. You are fully present, invested in each second. It's great to watch your interaction with your partner. The coordination in the partnership is truly beautiful. I've often wondered why partners aren't together with their movements all of the time. Seeing how you and he are spot on shows clearly how awesome it is! Literally, I never have seen it done so well as here. It shows how much this adds to the artistry and richness of the dance. I could continue. Know I admire you and your artistry and work ethics. Dance on Lori, dance. You are an amazing person.

  • @NanaIsMyNickname
    @NanaIsMyNickname 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:30 great teamwork!! ❤❤

  • @judygouchie9701
    @judygouchie9701 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning!😊

  • @JC-vz9hz
    @JC-vz9hz 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are amazing

  • @reachforthestars284
    @reachforthestars284 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    so so pretty! ❤

  • @soybeandud4732
    @soybeandud4732 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lori’s “heels out” placement in every pose is perfection.

  • @vivianevelard503
    @vivianevelard503 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Magnifique 💙

  • @CatsOrangeAndGrey
    @CatsOrangeAndGrey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Look it’s our girl! 🎉❤

  • @nancymartin2329
    @nancymartin2329 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo!🙌

  • @singamajigy
    @singamajigy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible!

  • @serenitypeaceandcomfort3669
    @serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was SUBLIME!!!