you love ballet and you have a lot of inspiration, but you should work on your technic. your knees were bend all the time and your back and hands need more power...
You have a good potential, but i think you need to develop a stronger pointe technique. You also need to keep everything tucked in and straight when you do your kicks, focus on posture
your turn out needs to be improved from the upper thigh and calf muscles, more pointe work exercise needed at the bar so you can full strengthen your legs and fully brace your knee caps to get over on your pointe shoes correctly.
your turn out needs to be inproved from the upper thigh and calf muscles, more pointe work exercise needed at the bar so you can full strengthen your legs and fully brace your knee caps to get over on your pointe shoes correctly.
Still working on mine, though I mainly do them in contemporary, lyrical, and jazz.. In the still shot at the end of the video, REALLY REALLY bad sicle!! Also, turn out more when you are doing chenee turns, your turn out was quite poor in all of the turns. Nice job for only ten years old, though!! I'm impressed!!
@BubbleGumee1 although i completely agree with you on the most of the critiques you made (ESPECIALLY technique before height), her foot is not sickled in the last picture as far as i can tell. it's actuall a very nice arabesque from what i can see- aside from the fact that it looks like she needs to pull up on her standing knee more cuz it looks kind of bent. i think you're getting sickled confused with winged maybe? and winged is good. gives the leg a nice line
Wow, I'm really suprised that they let you do pointe work at that age... I wasn't allowed to start till I was twelve, and not center pointe work until well into my first year of pointe!! While you were doing echappes you were forcing your rise waaaay too much. In the dance with the scarves, you need to point your toes EVERY TIME they leave the floor... I only noticed it because I used to do the same thing, and I've been dancing for eleven years!! Pretty good firebird leap in the fan dance, I'm
I thought it was very nice, and yes there are things to improve on, but who doesn't have those things (I've taken ballet for 22 years and I sitll have things to improve on). But for 10, very nice. Continue(as im sure you have as this is 2008) to work on your foot strength, and watch that your tendu(which with then continue up for the granndebattement) is in line with your 5th and turnout. That will get that GB in the right place w/good turnout and no booty lifting. Please post more!
for you guys out there who are slagging this poor kid off- cut it out! she might not have had the best training but that doesn't take her gift away. Plus it doesn't say anywhere in the interview that she's the best dancer- this video was probably recorded by a very proud parent or someone- so she isn't showing off. quit being so rude and give constructive criticism if you have to give any at all xxx
work on straightening your leg by pulling up the muscle behind your knee both on your supporting and working legs. Keep you stomach pulled in and your back straight and your hips down when kicking your leg to second.
Even your hips because when you were at barre, your hips were so uneven, causing your tush to stick out. Don't worry about getting it high, you want everything else correct, then work it up to a high kick.
How old are you? Cause at a certain age, some of the criticism I could potentially give wouldn't apply... Otherwise, you clearly have the passion, so you have a head start on other young girls... Just keep focusing on your technique not just expression of your love for ballet. Once you've got the base down, you can work on the rest. :)
I think your the best one there i just think you should try and straighten your knees in 5th position and try to turn your legs out in your grande battemas. I love your arebesques and eshapes. You have great musicality.
ok I think a lot of u guys r being mean. she is actually a good dancer, and I would know I've danced all my life in an intense school sure she has problems straightening her legs but i think shes good.
Pretty good for your age, but just need to watch your hips dont fly up, seems like your turning in when you go to the side. I really suggest going to a teacher like, the royal ballet school where they train you young, or the australian ballet school. Much luck . keep going
guessing you are about 8 you are pretty good, but when you do your grandbatmas (high kicks) you need to keep your hips in one place, don't lift them up, I'm sure your teacher has probably told you not to, but just a reminder! haha your awesome by the way keep dancing never give up or stop.
your legs were really bent try and keep them as straight as possible while maintaining your turnout, another thing, when you go to the side you stick your butt out. lol try to keep tucked in at all times
hi! your a very talented dancer. a couple things. be carful not to lose turnout when extending your leg of the floor. when doing the barre excersise your turnout went all over the place. however you have great technique and potential to make it in the dance industry. and remember dance with your heart. p.s. its a big thing to claim being the best "young" ballerina,ballet isnt my passion it's my life, it every part of me.
Not ready for center floor pointe work. Forcing a turnout at this age will distroy knees... need serious tech improvement! Sickle feet... bent knees... Find a good strong ballet academy and develop you talent.
Like snewton said, you have potential but I see your ballet academy lacks training. I'm also afraid if you go to another very good ballet school, you will become discouraged and quit the art. I recommend you go to a better academy, and make sure you never quit even if you lack what the others do not. I agree-- once you get past this academy and into a college audition you will be discouraged and angry at how much you lack.
Signs of a good academy: Not just one "good" one, many ones who are considered the top of the class. Usually not until the most advanced level is there one who outstands the rest. Second, they make you wear a bun and have a uniform for both tights and leotard. Also, they have a pointe shoe fitter esp. just for their academy who flies out or does yearly fittings. Fourth, the teachers give corrections and compliments, and are considered "strict" in class but nice and friendly outside of class.-Blu
You are very gifted but I'm afraid your teachers have not been giving you the best training. If you want to train to be a ballet dancer, try to find a major ballet company in a city near you and find out if you can get into the school. Without professional training I'm afraid you will be very dissappointed.
your going to be great someday can i make some pointers?
#1 turn out from your hips harder! if it dosnt sting those muscles like crazy your not doing it right!
#2 support your elbows!
#3 close your feet in firts begfore closing in fifth one the grand battemon a cote
#4 on your adage when you do devlopes to the back lift from your hip more then back! im still working on that! at the beginning it will be low but once you make those muscles stronger it will be beautiful!
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getofmeman 2 weeks ago
your a great dancer, but try and keep your hips in the same place facing the front when you do your back kicks. :DD
Olibeni1603 3 weeks ago
Smile!!!!!!
Your beautiful and elegant and a really amazing dancer but smile... Please?
HelensClipz 1 month ago
you love ballet and you have a lot of inspiration, but you should work on your technic. your knees were bend all the time and your back and hands need more power...
terranina1 2 months ago
don't force ur turnout!
BBalletgirl220 6 months ago
your legs were bent (as a few other people said), and i'm not sure how you do shennae turns here, but your feet were turned in
orangeluv022 7 months ago
Don't be so self centered 10 is actualy kind of old for a ballet dancer ...
witchelphie 8 months ago
I love ballet I wish I could have classes but watching you and others
on youtube really is helping me alot,I guess I am self taught,well
some what,you and other ballet dancers on youtube are teaching me.
IndigoCat17 8 months ago
I want to go ballet school but I don't have the money
and even if we did my mom won't let me go I am
being self taught,you are helping me too !!
IndigoCat17 8 months ago
I LOVE THE MUSIC LOL!!!
sophiaelisemorrill 8 months ago
Um you sound self centered. Also ur leg being really high is false looking because your knees are bent the whole time and your back is arched.
MegaJKfilms 8 months ago
No offense but u kinda sound a little self centered. 10 is also not that young.
witchelphie 8 months ago
Im not sure how old u are?? Im thinking 10 and thats not too young bc thats when i started. But ur ankles are not strong enough!!!!
Ballerina137 9 months ago
@sprinbabeey i was gonna say the EXACT same thing!!! Also in jer grande battments she needs to keep her hip down to the side
Ballerina137 9 months ago
You have a good potential, but i think you need to develop a stronger pointe technique. You also need to keep everything tucked in and straight when you do your kicks, focus on posture
Check out my videos:)
SpringBabeey 9 months ago
Her turnout is pretty bad aswell
yapshack 10 months ago
At 6:25..... That is not ballet lol
yapshack 10 months ago
how old is she??
fiammettaluvsdance 10 months ago
your turn out needs to be improved from the upper thigh and calf muscles, more pointe work exercise needed at the bar so you can full strengthen your legs and fully brace your knee caps to get over on your pointe shoes correctly.
rebeccajayne1995 1 year ago
your turn out needs to be inproved from the upper thigh and calf muscles, more pointe work exercise needed at the bar so you can full strengthen your legs and fully brace your knee caps to get over on your pointe shoes correctly.
rebeccajayne1995 1 year ago
at 0:16 u need to turn ur feet to face them behind u then ur getting a complete stretch and u look more advanced.
SEH971 1 year ago
Mind I ask what grade this is?
mIsSaLeXaLeXi 1 year ago
poor girl!! she loves ballet, and she was just a kid! i wasn't that good at her age either.. so give it a break!
PurpleSnakexX 1 year ago
OH RIGHT!!!! Also, TECHNIQUE BEFORE HEIGHT on your grande battments!!!!
BubbleGumee1 1 year ago
Still working on mine, though I mainly do them in contemporary, lyrical, and jazz.. In the still shot at the end of the video, REALLY REALLY bad sicle!! Also, turn out more when you are doing chenee turns, your turn out was quite poor in all of the turns. Nice job for only ten years old, though!! I'm impressed!!
BubbleGumee1 1 year ago
@BubbleGumee1 although i completely agree with you on the most of the critiques you made (ESPECIALLY technique before height), her foot is not sickled in the last picture as far as i can tell. it's actuall a very nice arabesque from what i can see- aside from the fact that it looks like she needs to pull up on her standing knee more cuz it looks kind of bent. i think you're getting sickled confused with winged maybe? and winged is good. gives the leg a nice line
Nyelasaur 1 year ago
@Nyelasaur yeah you're right, now that I watch it again, it is winged. I didn't really look that closely before.
BubbleGumee1 1 year ago
Wow, I'm really suprised that they let you do pointe work at that age... I wasn't allowed to start till I was twelve, and not center pointe work until well into my first year of pointe!! While you were doing echappes you were forcing your rise waaaay too much. In the dance with the scarves, you need to point your toes EVERY TIME they leave the floor... I only noticed it because I used to do the same thing, and I've been dancing for eleven years!! Pretty good firebird leap in the fan dance, I'm
BubbleGumee1 1 year ago
I thought it was very nice, and yes there are things to improve on, but who doesn't have those things (I've taken ballet for 22 years and I sitll have things to improve on). But for 10, very nice. Continue(as im sure you have as this is 2008) to work on your foot strength, and watch that your tendu(which with then continue up for the granndebattement) is in line with your 5th and turnout. That will get that GB in the right place w/good turnout and no booty lifting. Please post more!
eloisefig 1 year ago
How are you doing now- 2 yrs later? Ignore the negative people- geeez. The constructive comments are good though.
mydancetv 1 year ago
for you guys out there who are slagging this poor kid off- cut it out! she might not have had the best training but that doesn't take her gift away. Plus it doesn't say anywhere in the interview that she's the best dancer- this video was probably recorded by a very proud parent or someone- so she isn't showing off. quit being so rude and give constructive criticism if you have to give any at all xxx
lotusflower2k9 2 years ago
work on straightening your leg by pulling up the muscle behind your knee both on your supporting and working legs. Keep you stomach pulled in and your back straight and your hips down when kicking your leg to second.
chattyfloss 2 years ago
Pretty good...but then I don't know your age.
Pull in your stomach
Even your hips because when you were at barre, your hips were so uneven, causing your tush to stick out. Don't worry about getting it high, you want everything else correct, then work it up to a high kick.
ballerinababe121 2 years ago
How old are you? Cause at a certain age, some of the criticism I could potentially give wouldn't apply... Otherwise, you clearly have the passion, so you have a head start on other young girls... Just keep focusing on your technique not just expression of your love for ballet. Once you've got the base down, you can work on the rest. :)
Keep dancing!
DancerWithTheBadKnee 2 years ago
Butt is too far out and you aren't on your box of your pointe shoes at all.
daveyjones700 2 years ago
wow u guys are haters
u danced really good. ( i tought u were the best out of the others)
get a fcken life u people.
pinkmercy123456789 2 years ago
ugh that music at the beginning is nauseating
Shawtyyxo001 2 years ago 2
bring your butt under and your hips wont move as much
xschmushx 2 years ago
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tintrider 2 years ago
i luv the way u dance, i wish i were u!!!
bengies101 2 years ago
wat r u talkin about, there r no teachers there, smart 1
bengies101 2 years ago
the teacher was on the side and was saying stuff
daniellevanilla13 2 years ago
no offense but your aload of crap, i was better than you at that age to be frank.
but if you really want it then you need to pull your stomach in love.
and also, stop whacking your legs, bring them lower and use your turnout. you'll eventually have the strength to lift it and turn it out.
also, LISTEN TO YOUR TEACHERS,
LauraCullen28 2 years ago 2
@LauraCullen28 that's a bit harsh. i like ballet and i've been doing it since i was three but i'm still not that good :) xx
lotusflower2k9 2 years ago
I think your the best one there i just think you should try and straighten your knees in 5th position and try to turn your legs out in your grande battemas. I love your arebesques and eshapes. You have great musicality.
KristenIvyHaynes 2 years ago
I think your really good!
kitston 2 years ago
ok I think a lot of u guys r being mean. she is actually a good dancer, and I would know I've danced all my life in an intense school sure she has problems straightening her legs but i think shes good.
blahblahjkjkjk12 2 years ago
how old is she?
sahuynh8 2 years ago
Pretty good for your age, but just need to watch your hips dont fly up, seems like your turning in when you go to the side. I really suggest going to a teacher like, the royal ballet school where they train you young, or the australian ballet school. Much luck . keep going
balletgirl11 2 years ago 2
you need a tighter fifth, don't bend your knees during grand battements, and don't let your hip fly up during grand battements. good other than that.
twilightseriesluvver 2 years ago
okay...don't say your the best when you clearly aren't. You seem to enjoy dancing and have passion, but your still not that good!
rachaelshlee 2 years ago
Best dancer?
Tee hee....as if your legs r bent and ur hips are everywere
sailormoonroks12 2 years ago
STRETCH YOUR EFFIN KNEES...your front knee is bent because you are trying for perfect turnout it is more important to have you back knee stretched
madrose251 2 years ago
guessing you are about 8 you are pretty good, but when you do your grandbatmas (high kicks) you need to keep your hips in one place, don't lift them up, I'm sure your teacher has probably told you not to, but just a reminder! haha your awesome by the way keep dancing never give up or stop.
NotEastofEden 2 years ago
I don't really know ballet, i freely admit that... but yoy looked beautiful and graceful.
Bravo
capierce 2 years ago 2
I don't care wath the other thinks but you look perfect out there... YOU GO GIRL you have to teatch me how you are a incredible dancer...
MKandASH4 3 years ago
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christ guys....shes good for her age...give her a chance ffs
mizzslade 3 years ago
good-ish
Harrietthepatchypony 3 years ago
im better at it
SoCrazyInLove1323 3 years ago
why would you even say that?
hah
sohilacrosse 3 years ago
CUZ I TOOK IT FOR 5 YEARS!
SoCrazyInLove1323 2 years ago
@SoCrazyInLove1323 dude i've been doing it for nearly eleven years xxx
lotusflower2k9 2 years ago
your legs were really bent try and keep them as straight as possible while maintaining your turnout, another thing, when you go to the side you stick your butt out. lol try to keep tucked in at all times
danca4Him 3 years ago 12
you're a big fish in a little pond. Try a summer intensive and see if you're top of the class there.
crockett4263 3 years ago
I wouldn't say you're the best young ballerina I've ever seen.
I have seen better but you're good your age.
Try not to push yourself too hard. I did, and it didn't turn out so great.
akatsukikakaiama 3 years ago
get a life...you aint that good...just another showoff who thinks she is good. and you aint the best
hahaha2531 3 years ago
@hahaha2531 i don't think she ever said she was the best- she just presents well- doesn't mean she's a show off xx
lotusflower2k9 2 years ago
hi! your a very talented dancer. a couple things. be carful not to lose turnout when extending your leg of the floor. when doing the barre excersise your turnout went all over the place. however you have great technique and potential to make it in the dance industry. and remember dance with your heart. p.s. its a big thing to claim being the best "young" ballerina,ballet isnt my passion it's my life, it every part of me.
dancewithyourheart02 3 years ago
Not ready for center floor pointe work. Forcing a turnout at this age will distroy knees... need serious tech improvement! Sickle feet... bent knees... Find a good strong ballet academy and develop you talent.
moonglowdancer 3 years ago 22
good on point! actually very good! But grande battement legs were bent xxxxx
Your a really good dancer
QueenCharlottie 3 years ago
very nice... good potential and rele good chaine turns! haha im jealous!
dancamey123 3 years ago
Hey Marcheza,
Like snewton said, you have potential but I see your ballet academy lacks training. I'm also afraid if you go to another very good ballet school, you will become discouraged and quit the art. I recommend you go to a better academy, and make sure you never quit even if you lack what the others do not. I agree-- once you get past this academy and into a college audition you will be discouraged and angry at how much you lack.
Final word: Fine a different academy- pronto.
xo
Blu
TheMiniBalletGuru 3 years ago
Signs of a good academy: Not just one "good" one, many ones who are considered the top of the class. Usually not until the most advanced level is there one who outstands the rest. Second, they make you wear a bun and have a uniform for both tights and leotard. Also, they have a pointe shoe fitter esp. just for their academy who flies out or does yearly fittings. Fourth, the teachers give corrections and compliments, and are considered "strict" in class but nice and friendly outside of class.-Blu
TheMiniBalletGuru 3 years ago
get over yourself! You aint that great....
crockett4263 3 years ago 2
agree
hahaha2531 3 years ago
Hi Marcheza,
You are very gifted but I'm afraid your teachers have not been giving you the best training. If you want to train to be a ballet dancer, try to find a major ballet company in a city near you and find out if you can get into the school. Without professional training I'm afraid you will be very dissappointed.
snewton15 3 years ago
bent legs on grande battement!! sort it!
surfertash 3 years ago
three words
stomach and butt.
three other words
you are SUPERFANTABULOUS
ballet81895 3 years ago
Wonderful dancing, shoddy choreography.
blahblahblahblah22 3 years ago
you shouldn't force your turn out thats not very good but i have to agree your really good!!!!!!
thenewdemilovato18 3 years ago
You have a beautiful back!! Your back grand batments are gorgeous!
jewingten 3 years ago
I think that she's very good but her turn-out needs just a tad bit more work but other then that she's AWESOME! :D
pinkcamoflouge 3 years ago
beautiful. She is a natural. Keep going.
MsLibra84 3 years ago
You are good.. how old are you? look like about 8 or 9, maybe 10.. but you are good...
madkat0213 3 years ago
how old are you??? what grade are you in???
SanFran56 3 years ago
your going to be great someday can i make some pointers?
#1 turn out from your hips harder! if it dosnt sting those muscles like crazy your not doing it right!
#2 support your elbows!
#3 close your feet in firts begfore closing in fifth one the grand battemon a cote
#4 on your adage when you do devlopes to the back lift from your hip more then back! im still working on that! at the beginning it will be low but once you make those muscles stronger it will be beautiful!
oOBaileyJonasOo 3 years ago
mmmmm beat legs on grand battement... seen better.. but ur ok
surfertash 3 years ago
hey its m your bud harry! you're a great dancer. I'm gnna miss you!
puppykid321 3 years ago
That was lovely! How old are you? What grade are you at? :0)
frangipani100 3 years ago
Yo. Its ur friend Mike Marcheza. =] Awesomeness
HeyItsMike77 3 years ago