Fumi Kaneko manages to turn that stiff, wretched Gran Pas Clasique variation into something light, delicate and varied as she switches from regal and militaristic to feather-light in a heartbeat. It's the first time I've liked that variation, thanks to her!
She did a wonderful job, and so did Marianela Nunez. The first time I saw this variation was Sylvie Guillem doing it on the program “Ballerina” hosted by Natalia Makarova. As a young dancer it took my breath away, on a level I’d never seen before at the time (circa 1988). It set the bar: th-cam.com/video/IWWP8l-DsXA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MqzDPwqHIGq6Urxm
@@kdub10009 Assolutamente d'accordo!!! Sylvie è la pietra del paragone. E comunque la variazione in se è bellissima, come tutto il pas de deux...non so come si faccia a descriverla come militare, o addirittura rigida e miserabile....bhooo
Vadim is today's undisputed Prince; his flamboyant technique, pure line, amazing style, musical precision, exquisite partnering is an inspiration for all male dancers!
I am familiar with Kimin Kim. And personally, I prefer Vadim. He has not been nicknamed ‘Vadream’ (by other dancers) for nothing. In addition, he holds the current record for being the youngest laureate of the Prix Benois de la Danse, and also for being the only dancer, along with Svetlana Zakharova, to have been awarded it twice (with Russian judges). Oh, and has also won the Benois-Massine prize (along with Zakharova the same year). Nikolai Tsiskaridze has described him as one of the world’s best dancers, so he should most certainly not be dismissed because you prefer another dancer. We all have our favourites and our preferences and just because we like one dancer above others doesn’t mean that we should be dismissive of other dancers. I admire Kimin Kim hugely - he is an amazing dancer - but for myself I prefer Vadim’s beautifully refined dancing and he is an amazing actor in dramatic roles. Having said that, I would never describe any dancer as the ‘undisputed’ best - someone will always dispute it 😂 and it is something that is very much down to personal preference anyway.
@@EVZYL I am, but I have seen Vadim since his young years with Daria and he was always growing in a balanced way, never circus oriented...in my days we had Erik Bruhn, Rudolph Nureyev (later Barisnikov) and Vassiliev (later Gordeyev and Manuel Legris, Laurent Hilaire etc...) many many great talents...I put Vadim with Erik !
what he does is so incredible to my eyes. I am no dancer nor ballet expert at all, but I can't help but think that he is so tall and have so much muscles, but still when he lands from jumps, I have the feeling I am watching a baby kitten, he looks so weightless! Ups, way too many "but"-s in my writing, I hope it's clear.
Inez McIntosh and Shale Wagman were amazing! ❤ But overall this must have been a magical night watching these many great ballet stars in one night. Bravo to all. 👏🙏
amazing!!!!😍🤩Vadim and Fumi are guesting at the company I'm dancing with soon for Don Quixote and I'm so excited!!! I also met Tatiana when she came to dance Cinderella 🤩
It was just a pity that Simkin had such trouble assisting his partner to maintain her vertical balance. My heart was in my mouth at the final partnered pirouette.
Meus parabéns Casalinho por você levar o nome de Portugal para o Mundo do Ballet, você é um orgulho para Leiria, você merece um busto , uma estatua reconhecido como o maior bailarino de Leiria, meus eternos aplausos a você.........
Marvelous Gala with one of the best dancers in the ballet world. Everyone single partnering have their personal touch instead they follow the choreography 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 😍 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼❤️
Muntagirov one of my 3 favorite dangers in the world, dream pair with Fumi Kaneko, high Technicolor levée, incredible balance, style, élégance eferything perfect🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤
Very enjoyable. Thank you. I wish all of the dancers, whether established or newer: health, opportunities, big audiences, great mentors, good partners, friends, and satisfying careers! What you are doing is beautiful.
❤ Rất hay thật trong sáng , trang phục thật nghệ thuật thật đậm đà bản sắc dân tộc và thật hoành tráng một tác phẩm thi ca ...rượu nồng ...tình thắm một đời sao quên ... Xuân sang hé nụ thắm hồng ...ngàn năm một dáng hình nàng tiẻn Xuân ...Xin chúc các tình ...yêu muôn điều như ý nhé ...!!!
VERY enjoyable to watch all the dancers. I did get chills watching the DNB dancers Swan Lake. I’ve seen it so many times, but have only gotten chills watching Altynai Asylmuratova and her husband. But I’ve added these dancers to my favorites for this Pas. Also, Fumi and Vadims excellence can never be overrated. They dance so lightly and with such perfect technique, I get so much out of watching them💓Overall a good performance for the Don Q pair..but a little off balance at times, and off pointe in eschappe for the female dancer.
One has different tastes, sometimes even preferring Botticelli to Da Vinci or Michelango, Picasso to Braque or Dali, etc...to many Vadim is like a new Erik Bruhn even the physical appearance that is a great gift you receive or didn't...there was Fernando Bujones in the same line but he was less versatile and danced less choreographers works than Vadim, who whatever he touches he grows and the ballet benefits ! a rare gift indeed!
Thank you to Hugo Marchand and Dorothée Gilbert for giving us some drama, showing their mastering of this pas de deux and their deep connection, demonstrating how dance is a langage leading to emotion and sense. Thank you to Muntagirov and Kaneko to show us how technique can be a way to beauty and sense. I'm sorry to say that in those galas some dancers chose empty choregraphy that just make them machines. It's a pity to see this amazing Shale Wagman wasting his time in this awful Flame of Paris. Dance and dancers, and audience, deserve better.(and ...a better floor)
you stole my words and feelings about Gilbert and Marchand. Long time I had not seen a performance that makes you forget the logical assembly of each moves but tells a sublime story
@@anne-julievignaux8822Kenneth Macmillan is the story teller, and Gilbert and Marchand are the sublime interpreters of the story. For me, this pdd was the highlight of the Gala.
I think there’s something wrong about the floor… I see some ballerinas struggling to keep en pointe sometimes… although all of them did an amazing job!
Thank you so much for this marvellous collection that we can cherish forever. How wonderful that a couple of dancers I recognise from The Prix de Lausanne are doing so well. Congratulations to all dancers. The effort is so appreciated. 🩰🩰🩰🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
It's a shame the Ballet world became so atrophied that they don't realize technique is NOT a viable art-form. Retreading the same old Minkus/Pugni et al tunes gets boring real fast. Especially as that is what "ballet stars" have been producing for the last 3 decades..........How long does a pirouette, fouetté, arabesque and empty mime gestures have life left in them. They are all way past their expiration dates. Meanwhile all other forms of dance have surpassed them in techniques, skills, passion, creativity, style and art. Get your heads out of the mirror and start looking around .......
Step into a world of grace, beauty, and artistry as you immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of classical ballet. With its rich history and exquisite movements, ballet has captivated audiences for centuries, transcending time and culture. Every delicate pirouette, every powerful leap, and every intricate arabesque tells a story that resonates with emotions and themes both timeless and universal. The dancers' commitment to perfection and their dedication to mastering each precise step create a breathtaking visual spectacle that leaves spectators in awe. From the elegance of "Swan Lake" to the romance of "Romeo and Juliet," classical ballet productions transport us to different worlds, allowing us to experience the heights of human expression through movement. The sumptuous costumes, elaborate sets, and intricate choreography all come together to create an unforgettable sensory experience that lingers long after the curtain falls. Yet, it's a shame that some people still can't fully appreciate the magic that classical ballet brings. Amidst the intricate footwork and soaring leaps, there's a world of dedication, discipline, and passion that dancers pour into every performance. The emotional depth and sheer athleticism displayed on stage deserve our recognition and respect. Whether you're a seasoned ballet aficionado or someone experiencing the magic for the first time, classical ballet has a way of touching hearts and stirring the soul. So, why not embrace the opportunity to witness the artistry, passion, and dedication of ballet dancers as they bring stories to life on stage?
@@worldballetstars After 4 decades of seeing them same thing over and over and over again, with the only differentitation an extra turn or a slightly (by mm) bigger arch. the emptiness and repetitiveness of these war horse gala numbers is suffocating. Music is slowed down to unnatural tempi to accomodate terrible unmusical dancing (got to make allowances for the tricks, right ?). A frozen smile or empty cavalier gesture do not make art. 5 to at most 15 traditional classical romantic ballets do not resonate anymore with these times, they are devoid of charm and styte and frequently feature rather stale and ill-judged contemporary choreography masquerading as " in the style of". Sure there are still some good Sleeping Beauty productions......but Swan Lake and Nutcracker usually feature large chunks of questionable filler choreography. When Kenneth McMillan is the most "creative thing" on the stage (and how old s Manon by now ???). Ballet becomes a vampire's victim drained of life. Yup i know ballet quite well, but emotional depth is not exactly the quality that comes to mind. let's get that extra pirouette in and pass that off at emotional depth. As for the sheer athleticism.........even ballroom dancing heaven forbids -became as athletic. And as for urban dancing, it left Ballet gasping in the dust. And i won''t start on the standard meaningless nervous wriggling and ticks that pass for 70 % of modern dance and choreography these days. Dance is great, but it can do with a lot more self reflection and humility.
@@ntricker I like ballet plenty, it was my job for twenty years. That said as anyone in the theater knows, an audience is allowed to be critical. And we can be critical towards the "art" -form as a whole and this preoccupation with empty technique and not very musical virtuosity dancing without losing sight of the bigger picture. I'm sure plenty of people like it, plenty of people like MacDonalds and soccer too.
Well, I would agree with you on galas for the most part - taking a pas de Deux or whatever out of context can often be bland and it’s a reason I don’t generally bother with galas (I watched this because I wanted to see Kaneko and Muntagirov). However, there are plenty of ballets around with classical grounding (any of the Macmillan ballets, for instance, or Ashton, who always stamped his own style on the choreography) that make use of beautiful classical dancers to tell a story - often a very strong one (e.g. Mayerling).
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Mcintosh and Casalinho are perfect .
Omg, Fumi!!! What a great star she has become!
She is an outstanding dancer and a person!!
She really is one of the loveliest dancers in the world.
Yes she has..lovely partnering with Vadim..
Ines is definitely a emerging Etoile! Brava!!!
Fumi Kaneko manages to turn that stiff, wretched Gran Pas Clasique variation into something light, delicate and varied as she switches from regal and militaristic to feather-light in a heartbeat. It's the first time I've liked that variation, thanks to her!
You probably never saw it as it should be danced… she’s very close ❤
She did a wonderful job, and so did Marianela Nunez. The first time I saw this variation was Sylvie Guillem doing it on the program “Ballerina” hosted by Natalia Makarova. As a young dancer it took my breath away, on a level I’d never seen before at the time (circa 1988). It set the bar:
th-cam.com/video/IWWP8l-DsXA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MqzDPwqHIGq6Urxm
@@kdub10009 Assolutamente d'accordo!!! Sylvie è la pietra del paragone. E comunque la variazione in se è bellissima, come tutto il pas de deux...non so come si faccia a descriverla come militare, o addirittura rigida e miserabile....bhooo
Fumi and Vadim are eternally fabulous !
Vadim is today's undisputed Prince; his flamboyant technique, pure line, amazing style, musical precision, exquisite partnering is an inspiration for all male dancers!
I assume you're not familiar with Kimin Kim?
I am familiar with Kimin Kim. And personally, I prefer Vadim. He has not been nicknamed ‘Vadream’ (by other dancers) for nothing. In addition, he holds the current record for being the youngest laureate of the Prix Benois de la Danse, and also for being the only dancer, along with Svetlana Zakharova, to have been awarded it twice (with Russian judges). Oh, and has also won the Benois-Massine prize (along with Zakharova the same year). Nikolai Tsiskaridze has described him as one of the world’s best dancers, so he should most certainly not be dismissed because you prefer another dancer.
We all have our favourites and our preferences and just because we like one dancer above others doesn’t mean that we should be dismissive of other dancers. I admire Kimin Kim hugely - he is an amazing dancer - but for myself I prefer Vadim’s beautifully refined dancing and he is an amazing actor in dramatic roles.
Having said that, I would never describe any dancer as the ‘undisputed’ best - someone will always dispute it 😂 and it is something that is very much down to personal preference anyway.
@@EVZYLIn my opinion Kimin Kim is boring.
@@EVZYL I am, but I have seen Vadim since his young years with Daria and he was always growing in a balanced way, never circus oriented...in my days we had Erik Bruhn, Rudolph Nureyev (later Barisnikov) and Vassiliev (later Gordeyev and Manuel Legris, Laurent Hilaire etc...) many many great talents...I put Vadim with Erik !
what he does is so incredible to my eyes. I am no dancer nor ballet expert at all, but I can't help but think that he is so tall and have so much muscles, but still when he lands from jumps, I have the feeling I am watching a baby kitten, he looks so weightless! Ups, way too many "but"-s in my writing, I hope it's clear.
Manon, Grand pa Classic, Flames of Paris, Talisman Oh well they were all Fantastic !!!
Inez McIntosh and Shale Wagman were amazing! ❤ But overall this must have been a magical night watching these many great ballet stars in one night. Bravo to all. 👏🙏
amazing!!!!😍🤩Vadim and Fumi are guesting at the company I'm dancing with soon for Don Quixote and I'm so excited!!! I also met Tatiana when she came to dance Cinderella 🤩
Oh, well done you! Hope your ballet turns out to be a marvellous start to your ballet career. Good luck for your future in ballet 🩰🩰🩰🩰🙏🙏👵🇦🇺🦘
Elisabeth Tonev is perfect as Odette!!!
Fumi Kaneko!!!! wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dorothee Gilbert and Hugo Marchand are m😮esmerizing
Замечательно!!! Душа радуется от такой красоты! Все огромные молодцы! Большое спасибо за видео!
Большое Вам спасибо за Ваш комментарий!!
Wonderful gala! Vadim and Fumi just took my breath away ❤
It was a fantastic evening which I can now experience again.
All great dancers and Daniil was brilliant. ❤
It was just a pity that Simkin had such trouble assisting his partner to maintain her vertical balance. My heart was in my mouth at the final partnered pirouette.
@@elizzy8754You're right. Not her best performance. Once she even hit him on the head.
Que du plaisir.....pour les yeux
Qué bonito es el ballet!!!! Felicidades!!! Gracias por estos eventos y por ponerlos al alcance de todos. Qué belleza!!! 😍🤩👏👏👏🙋🏻♀️⚘️❤️
Meus parabéns Casalinho por você levar o nome de Portugal para o Mundo do Ballet, você é um orgulho para Leiria, você merece um busto , uma estatua reconhecido como o maior bailarino de Leiria, meus eternos aplausos a você.........
Yes, Portugal should be very proud of Casalinho!
I love them all indeed ❤️ 😊 and especially 'Casalinho' with his brilliant leaps and turns ❤! Thanks much to @ World Ballet Stars for sharing ❤.
Thank you so much for your comment!
You're welcome to @ World Ballet Stars.
The musicians need to take a bow❤🎉😊All were wonderful
Marvelous Gala with one of the best dancers in the ballet world. Everyone single partnering have their personal touch instead they follow the choreography 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 😍 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much for your comment!!!🙏🙏🙏
Muntagirov one of my 3 favorite dangers in the world, dream pair with Fumi Kaneko, high Technicolor levée, incredible balance, style, élégance eferything perfect🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤
Technicolor l'évolution sorry
The technical level and the elegance of Muntagirov are at his top😮😮😮😮😮
Kaneko and Muntagirov a firework🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Antônio Casalinho cada vez melhor, mais limpo e seguro. Realmente uma estrela !!
Brilliant! All great dancers and many of my favorite variations. Ballet is poetry of movement.
Thank you very much for your comment!!!
Very enjoyable. Thank you. I wish all of the dancers, whether established or newer: health, opportunities, big audiences, great mentors, good partners, friends, and satisfying careers! What you are doing is beautiful.
What a lovely remark! 😊
❤ Rất hay thật trong sáng , trang phục thật nghệ thuật thật đậm đà bản sắc dân tộc và thật hoành tráng một tác phẩm thi ca ...rượu nồng ...tình thắm một đời sao quên ... Xuân sang hé nụ thắm hồng ...ngàn năm một dáng hình nàng tiẻn Xuân ...Xin chúc các tình ...yêu muôn điều như ý nhé ...!!!
Lago dei cigni Top ❤
VERY enjoyable to watch all the dancers. I did get chills watching the DNB dancers Swan Lake. I’ve seen it so many times, but have only gotten chills watching Altynai Asylmuratova and her husband. But I’ve added these dancers to my favorites for this Pas. Also, Fumi and Vadims excellence can never be overrated. They dance so lightly and with such perfect technique, I get so much out of watching them💓Overall a good performance for the Don Q pair..but a little off balance at times, and off pointe in eschappe for the female dancer.
Thank you very much for your comment!!
Don quioxti ?Bravuloso !🎉🎉❤❤😊
One has different tastes, sometimes even preferring Botticelli to Da Vinci or Michelango, Picasso to Braque or Dali, etc...to many Vadim is like a new Erik Bruhn even the physical appearance that is a great gift you receive or didn't...there was Fernando Bujones in the same line but he was less versatile and danced less choreographers works than Vadim, who whatever he touches he grows and the ballet benefits ! a rare gift indeed!
And he somehow keeps getting better! The Royal Ballet has the most astonishing roster of talent.
Thank you to Hugo Marchand and Dorothée Gilbert for giving us some drama, showing their mastering of this pas de deux and their deep connection, demonstrating how dance is a langage leading to emotion and sense. Thank you to Muntagirov and Kaneko to show us how technique can be a way to beauty and sense. I'm sorry to say that in those galas some dancers chose empty choregraphy that just make them machines. It's a pity to see this amazing Shale Wagman wasting his time in this awful Flame of Paris. Dance and dancers, and audience, deserve better.(and ...a better floor)
you stole my words and feelings about Gilbert and Marchand. Long time I had not seen a performance that makes you forget the logical assembly of each moves but tells a sublime story
@@anne-julievignaux8822Kenneth Macmillan is the story teller, and Gilbert and Marchand are the sublime interpreters of the story. For me, this pdd was the highlight of the Gala.
Всем браво браво браво! Молодцы! Потрясающе!❤
Большое спасибо за Ваш комментарий!!🙏
Muito,muito lindo. Parabéns !
Creo que la técnica y el virtuosismo de los bailarines rusos de Bolshoi y Mariinsky son insuperables.
Estoy de acuerdo con usted. Sin el Bolshoi y Mariinsky, el nombre "Estrellas del Ballet Mundial" suena muy pretencioso.
@@igorpankoff3296Die Zeiten ändern sich...
Kim minki was not here, how star?
エリザベスの白鳥は息をのむ美しさ❤❤❤❤❤
ダッチに観に行かなければ🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I think there’s something wrong about the floor… I see some ballerinas struggling to keep en pointe sometimes… although all of them did an amazing job!
Thank you so much for this marvellous collection that we can cherish forever. How wonderful that a couple of dancers I recognise from The Prix de Lausanne are doing so well. Congratulations to all dancers. The effort is so appreciated. 🩰🩰🩰🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Vadim... excellent excellent...
Yes! I would LOVE to see Vadim dance Grand Pas Classique with Marianela!
@@pekieboo Oh yes please! Me too.
@@carolenewman2234 Yes, Vadim and Marianela are peerless, truly sublime!
@@pekieboo With Fumi Kaneko much better.
@@silvercapricorn3611 I don't think so. Not by a long shot.
Thank you so much for posting ❤
Thank you so much for your comment!!
I've never been to or seen on video a ballet where the audience clapped along to the music.
A Russian audience does, it’s a sign of appreciation 🩰🩰👵🇦🇺
Балет всегда прекрасен, любим и вечно молод, как и музыка. Да здравствует балет!
겨울방학 겨울학기 봄학기씨즌사용예약결제욤❤
가을시즌덤까지결제욤❤
Спасибо за видео. Две пары очень понравились. Но лучше всех была публика !!!
Да, публика правда была замечательная!!! Мы очень рады, что Вам понравилось! Большое спасибо за ваш комментарий!!!
Mac Intosh has beautiful fouettes❤
Elisabeth Tonev is Soloist (not Principal) with Dutch National Ballet. Evelina Godunova was first soloist (not Principal) with Staatsballett Berlin.
가을시즌옷으로욤❤
Every ballet is different😊
Maravilhoso!! Faltou brasileiros!!!!
이쁘다 미국•미제명품😊
결제욤❤
배송고마워요😊
주문결제감사해요
The audience does so ❤🎉😊
낳아주고 키워주는 엄마에게 감사해요😊아드님 철드셨넹
Tem faltado A Bela adormecida e Quebra Nozes nas galas. Faz falta!
I’m totally 💯 happy 😊🩰🤩🩰🤩🩰🤩🩰🤩🩰😱💝🦋👒
Thank you!!
대여결제고마워욤
Wonderful evening and performances
Thank you!!!
W O W ! ! ! 💖💖
엄마가아들사랑해항상❤
Embrace of the swan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
ㅎㅎㅎㅎ 😊
원이 사랑해
Simkin!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Vadream😍
Nel balletto le riprese dal basso rendono di più ❤
Parisan Amour❤😢❤🎉❤❤❤😊
1:01:26amazing
BRAVO
원주교구 천주교 천곡동성당❤
아산❤
Where's Casalinho's partner for the final salutation?
Артур напомнил мне Эрика Бруна ... 🌹
46:16
stunning
24:24 VENETIAN CARNIVAL
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Il tempo dei sogni è terminato!
What a fuck?
❤❤❤❤❤❤
白鳥のソロバイオリン、
美しいオデットの邪魔でしかない
👋👋👋💖💖💖
북한욤❤
시각장애인용 한움빌리지 북한요
김도우님
집주소배송결제요❤
김도우님
겨울방학특별수업료
사람인품중에서 특별한 시각장애인 발레리나 요
북한 한움빌리지 요아파트말티즈😊
Lot of men doing heavy lifting …
As good a Fumi Kaneko is she has not mastered the Grand Pas Classique as Marianela Nuñez has.
It's a shame the Ballet world became so atrophied that they don't realize technique is NOT a viable art-form. Retreading the same old Minkus/Pugni et al tunes gets boring real fast. Especially as that is what "ballet stars" have been producing for the last 3 decades..........How long does a pirouette, fouetté, arabesque and empty mime gestures have life left in them. They are all way past their expiration dates.
Meanwhile all other forms of dance have surpassed them in techniques, skills, passion, creativity, style and art. Get your heads out of the mirror and start looking around .......
Step into a world of grace, beauty, and artistry as you immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of classical ballet. With its rich history and exquisite movements, ballet has captivated audiences for centuries, transcending time and culture.
Every delicate pirouette, every powerful leap, and every intricate arabesque tells a story that resonates with emotions and themes both timeless and universal. The dancers' commitment to perfection and their dedication to mastering each precise step create a breathtaking visual spectacle that leaves spectators in awe.
From the elegance of "Swan Lake" to the romance of "Romeo and Juliet," classical ballet productions transport us to different worlds, allowing us to experience the heights of human expression through movement. The sumptuous costumes, elaborate sets, and intricate choreography all come together to create an unforgettable sensory experience that lingers long after the curtain falls.
Yet, it's a shame that some people still can't fully appreciate the magic that classical ballet brings. Amidst the intricate footwork and soaring leaps, there's a world of dedication, discipline, and passion that dancers pour into every performance. The emotional depth and sheer athleticism displayed on stage deserve our recognition and respect.
Whether you're a seasoned ballet aficionado or someone experiencing the magic for the first time, classical ballet has a way of touching hearts and stirring the soul. So, why not embrace the opportunity to witness the artistry, passion, and dedication of ballet dancers as they bring stories to life on stage?
@@worldballetstars After 4 decades of seeing them same thing over and over and over again, with the only differentitation an extra turn or a slightly (by mm) bigger arch. the emptiness and repetitiveness of these war horse gala numbers is suffocating. Music is slowed down to unnatural tempi to accomodate terrible unmusical dancing (got to make allowances for the tricks, right ?). A frozen smile or empty cavalier gesture do not make art.
5 to at most 15 traditional classical romantic ballets do not resonate anymore with these times, they are devoid of charm and styte and frequently feature rather stale and ill-judged contemporary choreography masquerading as " in the style of". Sure there are still some good Sleeping Beauty productions......but Swan Lake and Nutcracker usually feature large chunks of questionable filler choreography. When Kenneth McMillan is the most "creative thing" on the stage (and how old s Manon by now ???). Ballet becomes a vampire's victim drained of life.
Yup i know ballet quite well, but emotional depth is not exactly the quality that comes to mind. let's get that extra pirouette in and pass that off at emotional depth. As for the sheer athleticism.........even ballroom dancing heaven forbids -became as athletic. And as for urban dancing, it left Ballet gasping in the dust.
And i won''t start on the standard meaningless nervous
wriggling and ticks that pass for 70 % of modern dance and choreography these days.
Dance is great, but it can do with a lot more self reflection and humility.
You don’t like it and that’s your prerogative. Plenty of people do.
@@ntricker I like ballet plenty, it was my job for twenty years. That said as anyone in the theater knows, an audience is allowed to be critical.
And we can be critical towards the "art" -form as a whole and this preoccupation with empty technique and not very musical virtuosity dancing without losing sight of the bigger picture.
I'm sure plenty of people like it, plenty of people like MacDonalds and soccer too.
Well, I would agree with you on galas for the most part - taking a pas de Deux or whatever out of context can often be bland and it’s a reason I don’t generally bother with galas (I watched this because I wanted to see Kaneko and Muntagirov). However, there are plenty of ballets around with classical grounding (any of the Macmillan ballets, for instance, or Ashton, who always stamped his own style on the choreography) that make use of beautiful classical dancers to tell a story - often a very strong one (e.g. Mayerling).
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