this is such a difficult piece to pull off and she totally did -that's why she got first. there is no place to hide flaws in a piece like that. brutal. she nailed it though. great job.
First of all no HATE involved. Being in the corps is q place she can exsist without artistry especially! Well see if it finally blossoms her to soloist.
That's was do mature and lovely. Competitions tend to seem a little bit like an assembly line, getting each person in and dancing quickly. I love this because it took her time, and she didn't look like she was in a rush. Loved it! Gosh. Loved it!
I'm absolutely open to being corrected by anyone who understands the history and plot of Raymonda better than I do, but from what I understand, this variation takes place in the night as part of Raymonda's dream. The fact that Raymonda is dreaming accounts for the mellow demeanor and consistent facial expression. One thing that I know for certain is that professional ballerinas dance this scene with those two qualities- it's not just Scout (who dances beautifully, might I add). These dream scenes are actually common in classical ballets, and the lack of clarity as to what the protagonist is thinking (which is expressed through those qualities which I mentioned) seems to be a theme in these scenes.
For all of you naysayers who feel compelled to get on here and trash this exquisite dancer--- SHAME ON YOU! The artistry is IN the technique---the gorgeous articulation of the feet, head, back. If you're going to cut down a dancer, why don't you post a video of yourself showing how you think this exceedingly difficult variation should be done. I'd really love to see that!
Ottime.le variazioni ed impressione astante e praesens di facilità esecutiva d'acchito sorprendente. Ottimi i tourbillon di giravolte su di un solo appoggio di punta da parte della ballerina come se avesse immiato il tema musicale nella perfetta riconduzione dei passi all'euritmia melodica. Superlativa.Bighin Giulio Renzo. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
From listening to it, I assume that the music was never on the E string, but rather in different positions on the A string - that might be why it sounds strange. I don't know much about the music, but I also might question that it is a violin rather than a viola as most violin pieces of this style will be played on the E string. However, you shouldn't trust me with this because I don't know anything about the music!
I'm so sick of dancers with amazing artistry and emotion being bashed because they don't have absolutely perfect technique by the age of 16 or the perfect ballet body, then dancers with a very good technique and body for ballet being excused for having no emotion whatsoever. Technique and artistry should be treated equally, and while yagp claims to weigh both equally, people with no artistry are still getting first place in their competitions. Don't get me wrong, Scout is a beautiful technician, and I don't mean to insult her, but she really shouldn't have gotten first place after performing with so little emotion. And I'm sick of the "emotion will come with age" excuse. Teachers should be coaxing artistry from students who don't have it naturally from a young age and not overlooking artistically gifted students because they started late, have bad feet, bad turnout, short legs, whatever. I'm sorry if I seem insulting, but it makes me really sad to see ballet become all about having the perfect body and being able to do tricks, rather than about bringing emotion and meaning to a dance.
Leah S You don't understand what I'm saying. I was saying that she DOES have the perfect body and technique, but her artistry was lacking, so she didn't deserve to win imo.
I am pretty sure the only reason dancers don't show artistry because they are scared of failing in their technique which is more fatal then actual emotion.
I think that she does show emotion , but not through her facial expression. She does it through her movement . But if she did do more facial expression , that would have been the iceing on top of the cake . In my own opinion ，she deserves to win .
It feels like she was just doing what her coach and teachers have said, albeit perfectly. There was no musicality, no true enjoyment in her face, no dancing really - all too technical. I do hope that with maturity, she will infuse all such qualities with her technical execution eventually.
she was 15 at the time - now 16 and with ABT studio company on full scholarship. Passion will come with maturity now that the technique is there.
this is such a difficult piece to pull off and she totally did -that's why she got first. there is no place to hide flaws in a piece like that. brutal. she nailed it though. great job.
maybe she doesn't have the MOST emotion but some is there and she did everything so beautiful. I love watching her...
This was so beautiful I almost cried. And she started at 11. Amazing. She has “the gift”
I LOVE YOU, SCOUT FORSYTH! YOU ARE MY #1 INSPIRATION AND YOU ARE SO AMAZINGG!
Well guess what... she’s in ABT now so haters can back off 😒. She is so amazing and is such a hard worker (I used to go to the same studio as scout.)
First of all no HATE involved. Being in the corps is q place she can exsist without artistry especially! Well see if it finally blossoms her to soloist.
can you tell her that I love her videos on glamour channel
The music sounds like it's underwater, I love it!! I was completely entranced - so so lovely!! Well deserved placement.
So stunning and beautiful! Scout is such an amazing dancer...
Beautiful,just love this variation from Raymonda
Have chills watching her. it's a difficult piece
young and great...a future great dancer emotion will come with maturity..and life
That's was do mature and lovely. Competitions tend to seem a little bit like an assembly line, getting each person in and dancing quickly. I love this because it took her time, and she didn't look like she was in a rush. Loved it! Gosh. Loved it!
I'm absolutely open to being corrected by anyone who understands the history and plot of Raymonda better than I do, but from what I understand, this variation takes place in the night as part of Raymonda's dream. The fact that Raymonda is dreaming accounts for the mellow demeanor and consistent facial expression. One thing that I know for certain is that professional ballerinas dance this scene with those two qualities- it's not just Scout (who dances beautifully, might I add). These dream scenes are actually common in classical ballets, and the lack of clarity as to what the protagonist is thinking (which is expressed through those qualities which I mentioned) seems to be a theme in these scenes.
very technically challenging, and she does have a presence
For all of you naysayers who feel compelled to get on here and trash this exquisite dancer--- SHAME ON YOU! The artistry is IN the technique---the gorgeous articulation of the feet, head, back. If you're going to cut down a dancer, why don't you post a video of yourself showing how you think this exceedingly difficult variation should be done. I'd really love to see that!
she's with abt now and she DESERVES IT.
She is so perfect. Elegance, purity and musicality is key to being my perfect idol.
Ottime.le variazioni ed impressione astante e praesens di facilità esecutiva d'acchito sorprendente. Ottimi i tourbillon di giravolte su di un solo appoggio di punta da parte della ballerina come se avesse immiato il tema musicale nella perfetta riconduzione dei passi all'euritmia melodica. Superlativa.Bighin Giulio Renzo. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Beautiful! it's like if she was born on pointe!
Her technique is AMAZING.
So sick!!!!! Go Scout!!!
So amazing
Beautiful
Flawless.... Just flawless.
wonderful!!!
very elegant, congratulations!
The ending was flawless! (And everything else)
I hope so! With this exact variation!!
She is so gracefull
Her tutu is so pretty and the music and her
PERFECTION
so gorgeous!!
she started ballet at age 11 😱
Wow
Everything amazing
Lovely
Álguien me puede decir en dónde puedo conseguir esta música?
Violin sounds strange.
From listening to it, I assume that the music was never on the E string, but rather in different positions on the A string - that might be why it sounds strange. I don't know much about the music, but I also might question that it is a violin rather than a viola as most violin pieces of this style will be played on the E string. However, you shouldn't trust me with this because I don't know anything about the music!
lovely
Where can I find this version of Raymonda? Need it for a dance.
How old is she?? Amazing
What act is this?
Would anyone happen to know the exact name of the variation? I'm looking into variations to perform myself and would love to look more into this one!
Raymonda Tableau du reve
Very nice!
There is something in my eye, i think is a river
How old was she in this video?
15 or 16
I'm so sick of dancers with amazing artistry and emotion being bashed because they don't have absolutely perfect technique by the age of 16 or the perfect ballet body, then dancers with a very good technique and body for ballet being excused for having no emotion whatsoever. Technique and artistry should be treated equally, and while yagp claims to weigh both equally, people with no artistry are still getting first place in their competitions. Don't get me wrong, Scout is a beautiful technician, and I don't mean to insult her, but she really shouldn't have gotten first place after performing with so little emotion. And I'm sick of the "emotion will come with age" excuse. Teachers should be coaxing artistry from students who don't have it naturally from a young age and not overlooking artistically gifted students because they started late, have bad feet, bad turnout, short legs, whatever. I'm sorry if I seem insulting, but it makes me really sad to see ballet become all about having the perfect body and being able to do tricks, rather than about bringing emotion and meaning to a dance.
She does not have bad technique or a bad body and she was technically strong enough to win.
Leah S You don't understand what I'm saying. I was saying that she DOES have the perfect body and technique, but her artistry was lacking, so she didn't deserve to win imo.
I am pretty sure the only reason dancers don't show artistry because they are scared of failing in their technique which is more fatal then actual emotion.
I think that she does show emotion , but not through her facial expression. She does it through her movement . But if she did do more facial expression , that would have been the iceing on top of the cake . In my own opinion ，she deserves to win .
Totally agree
Music is kinda scary but I like it
Not a great violinist playing. His vibrato is too wide.
Go scout
if you want to know how she's doing right now, check the link below:
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ahhhh U ACCIDENTALLY clicked the dislike button!!!!!!!!! OOOOPS but I clicked the like button so I think it changed!!!
Such a shame about the recording... tempo of the original has been slowed so much that the violin solo sounds truly ghastly! Unacceptable.
It feels like she was just doing what her coach and teachers have said, albeit perfectly. There was no musicality, no true enjoyment in her face, no dancing really - all too technical. I do hope that with maturity, she will infuse all such qualities with her technical execution eventually.
as a musician i can say that the music doesn’t feel right it's just so... just no.
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whoever slowed down the music is criminal!!! Sounds horrible!
Sorry but.. No.she is lacking the whole idea of ballet. It is an art form , not exercise.
julide kavak i would like to see you do better
It’s a competition for ballet not acting.
good control but ossified...u see she is doing every movement well, but without any emotion or fusion into music
She's is gorgeous, but I feel no passion in her dancing!!
Lovely, but boring
what act is this?
zoë helms I think act one