The Royal Ballet. Not What You Think.

[Caskader]

How do they know what I think?

[Sisyanor]

 What's the ballet at 1:06 where you can see the golden man?!

[elenaratelimit]

@Sisyanor La Bayadère

[Sisyanor]

@elenaratelimit ThX!!!

[jpaullowe]

amazing

[tarsey1977]

What's the ballet at 1:37 where they are all in White? This is sensational by the way!

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

@tarsey1977 its La Bayadere. And thanks.

[ChicaaChiclee]

Wow! This is absolutly perfect!

<3

[beatfreakdancer1999]

Well there r different types of ballet

-Contemperary

-modern

-Classical ect....

[laurajl92]

0.52 is from Limen and 1.17 is from Chroma :)

[newmutiny1986]

Which production has the dancers in nude coloured leotards? At 0.52 and 1.17?

[ChrisKingVideos]

What's the one with the girl in a flashy leotard and the boys in yellow at 1:00 ?

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

@ChrisKingVideos Judas Tree

[raccoonxeyesxx]

crap on toast this was incredible. These dancers are amazing. <3

[hnichelle]

Like this video, just wish the dance clips were the more modern pieces. The classical bits throw it off a bit.

[dokdo734]

wat is the song???

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

@dokdo734 Pass Out by Tinie Tempah

[pokejenta123]

OMG! THIS IS SOO COOL! I LOVE IT! THE SONG MATCHES SO GOOD! <3<3<3

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

@TheBroadwayballerina lol. Nah. It's Thiago Soares!

[seetheeskimo]

What is the ballet where they're all in colourful leaotards? Not Concerto.. But the onle in the room with the blue light floor?

[emmsteemmastewart]

@seetheeskimo limen

[seetheeskimo]

This is brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

[hanluy1215]

beautiful human specimens

[shameful23]

whose the girl at 1:22? and what ballet is it from?

[ParanoidAndroidDA]

@shameful23 If it's the one with dark hair kicking Ed Watson in the face it's Leanne Benjamin in The Judas Tree, if it's the one just after in the brightly coloured leotards it's Sarah Lamb in Elite Syncopations.

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

@shameful23 It's Sarah Lamb in Elite Syncopations.

[Silverlose]

This is truly awesome. Unconventional but fantastic combo of music and dance. Brilliantly edited. Offers a totally different perspective on the passion, dedication, athleticism and artistry required for ballet. Absolutely love it, love it, love it!

[EliP271]

I love Steven Mcrae. He is just...awesome.

[AdviceonBeauty]

0:45 what is THAT from?

[ljTheatreGeek]

@AdviceonBeauty It's from Mayerling

[irishfella24]

Amazing vid.. Ballet meet HipHop! .. imagine... Tinie Tempah on stage with the Royal Ballet... I would definitely pay to see that! I think most of these performers are in action in Sep for a massive ballet extravaganza for world hunger day.. bizarrely in Suffolk.. search for worldhungerday dotorg dotuk my tickets are booked - front row

[MrEllie1234]

"But they're not really dancing to that are they?" My younger sister...

Well done on the amazing video :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

@MrEllie1234 sweeeet! How old?

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

If it's the bit with a girl above the guys head, it's Elite Sycopations. If it's the next one in orange, it's Concerto.

[superkiwi1000]

whats 1:31?

[emmsteemmastewart]

@superkiwi1000 concerto - 2nd movement pas de deux, by macmillan

[mekdot83]

Love this. Love ballet, love hip hop, love this video. Well done!

[bolshoiboy8]

I dont like hip hop music that much but I cant stand people that are acting like they are above it or it isnt good enough to be paired with ballet, just because you dont understand it, doesnt make it bad. Its all about the sound. Anyway the music makes the visuals more exciting, lively, modern, sexy, fresh, etc. The song has a nice melody and its all about the sound right, not your distaste for a certain culture of people?

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

It's Manon.

[CyndiOliver]

What's the ballet at 0:55?

[CyndiOliver]

What's the ballet at 0:55?

[gxbanana]

かっこいいですね。It's very cool and beautiful.

[DoraBallerina]

FRICKIN AMAZING!!

[Poniella81]

Love the video. Love the music. LOVE IT.

[dancerofsky]

thats how i love Ballett!!!!

[DanceATM]

Can't stop playing this clip it's just brilliant hope your working on another one

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

0.26 is Mayerling Act 2. Tavern Scene.

[MsBalletomane]

The Royal Ballet is my favorite ballet company. I enjoy everything, from full length ballets to the contemporary pieces. This video has amazing shots of the dancers. Didn't care for the music though.

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

Pass Out.  By Tinie Tempah

[LucyIslasV]

what's the name of this song?

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

Judas Tree. By Kenneth MacMillan. Was recorded last year.

[cyberfoxlt]

1:20, where can I see more? :)

[emmsteemmastewart]

@cyberfoxlt Elite Syncopations by Kenneth MacMillan...it's out on DVD

[elliefranklin]

ANOTHER one please :)

[amiddle9107]

Fantastic video...looking forward to seeing Eric Underwood perform in the US.

[danbytheriver]

amazing video and sound track... amazing group of dancers that high light the cultural diversity of the UK. Way to go Royal ballet!!! may be the Russian and French ballet co's can learn a thing or two about multiculturalism and get their heads out of their elitist arses

[NickiGoldsmith]

love it love it, I'm no expert but I practiced ballet for 10 years back in the day and have had a huge admiration for the art since - its so nice to see this taken to another level - the essence of ballet will never change but a fresh modern take for the 21st century is refreshing - bravo to whoever put this great clip together!

[12fon21]

I love it - and I love the music. It challenges the stereotypical image of ballet - making it look strong and passionate.

[12fon21]

I love it - and I love the music. It challenges the stereotypical image of ballet - making it look strong and passionate.

[aj92507]

i loved it. can Carlos make a prettier line in his piourettes? j/k kidding Carlos.

OMG superb, all of it...except the f word. i can really go without hearing that. but hey, to each their own...thanks for posting the video of some of the 21st centuries stars of dance!!!

[DanseusePassionne]

Where is this footage from!?!

[sdcushing1]

well done! just one question -- did you get permission from the Royal Ballet and the musicians to do this? I assume you did! Let us know your thoughts. thx

[ryme12gyan]

niceeeeeeeee videooo!!! :) love it! 

[FDBCandEverything]

Great video, although you should include alina cojocaru too.

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

Thank you all for your comments. Good and bad. There's nothing wrong with constructive criticism. For those that did enjoy, let's get this film to 10,000 hits by Wednesday. Chuck it on your facebook page and let your friends know what The Royal Ballet get up to.

[12fon21]

@AnyTomDickOrHarry

I love it - and I love the music. It challenges the stereotypical image of ballet and shows the pure passion of the dancers

[kittysmall]

OMG this is SO awesome!

[princessoftides87]

I really like it! I think you put the music and the clips together very well.

[HenrikLamark]

Slick! really nice video, and a good presentation of the theatre's diversity!! :)

[HenrikLamark]

Slick! really nice video, and a good presentation of the theatre's diversity!! :)

[HenrikLamark]

Slick! really nice video, and a good presentation of the theatre's diversity!! :)

[mrsspanner14]

Well I'm a HUGE ballet fan and loved the marriage of the ballet clips and the Tinie Tempah track. Brings ballet to a whole new audience and I thought it was great.  Well done AnyTomDickorHarry :-))

[AmyVargas12]

Thats incrediblee! I usually don't listen to that type of music but it went well with the video :)

[5670gemini]

Very well cut. Don't worry if people miss the point about the music. This could entice a different generation of ballet lovers if seen by enough people. Link it to some sort of street dance sites if you can - give them a chance to see real dancing!

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

Many thanks. Can't please everyone I guess.

[mrsspanner14]

@AnyTomDickOrHarry I wouldn't worry. I thought it was great, as did some of my fellow ballet-mums when I shared it on FB. Loved the combination of RB and Tinie Tempah - great stuff. :-)

[rachelmarlene]

Great clips and editing. And I loved the music choice!!

[onlymeandballet]

Love the video,music is excellent!!! Well done ....who ever you are!!!!

[balletnut]

Why on earth that revolting music and not dance music? The video itself was fabulous - completely ruined by the music/noise.

[DarkMatter1962]

@balletnut well, The tune is called Pass Out by Tinie Temper and was voted Best British Single @ The Brits a few days ago. It may not be your choice of music, but AnyTomDickorHarry has edited this piece extremely well and clearly took the time to match the visuals with the lyrics.

Yeah (yeah) we bring the stars out,

We bring the women and the cars and the cards out,

Lets have a toast a celebration get a glass out,

And we can do this until we pass out.

....

[DarkMatter1962]

Excellent: a Friend shared this on FB and I've done the same.

Very impressed

[lateo74]

Shite music

[missiheartballet]

AWESOMEEEEE! omg i can't wait for the Mcgregor triple on DVD, those clips look amazing!!!

[FlyingFishbone]

great video, shit music

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

Seems many aren't in favour of the Brit Award winner for the track.

[Zsuzsi22]

I really loved the video it´s breathtaking, but the music choice got me a bit stressed out sorry, something different might have been better for this ;-) maybe a slow piece to contrast the quick moves of the dancers?

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

The character is the 'Bronze/Golden Idol' from Bayadere.

The man is from Spain. lol

[sdcushing1]

absolutely gorgeous! A mashup that spins stereotypes! thank you!

[ImmeWho]

where is the gold man from?

[AnyTomDickOrHarry]

Glad you enjoyed. Even if some don't like the music.

[enjoytheridelovely]

WOW!

[grousy1]

music is total shite!

[mrsspanner14]

Awesome stuff!

[piggypops]

Love it

[saritachan]

WONDERFUL!!!!!!