Gillian Fitz (11) performs variation from Raymonda at YAGP 2010 Dallas semifinals

[dfc5359]

at eleven i was hanging on the barres in class and ripping my tights every week...

[periodictable47]

Any "dislikes" are senseless. Jealous little girls, most likely. This is an exquisite performance. If I had a dancing daughter, I'd want her to study with Marina Almayeva, who gets results AND develops individuality of style in her students.

[thefourandonly1]

She's very good for 11 =D I like the personality she dances this with, although it does seem like a pretty easy variation.

[bmsdancer310]

when did she start pointe?????

[watermelon2014]

she has unbelievable grace control of her body for an 11 year old.

[KatenaClea]

she should do more popular dances like Katia has! Her dance moves are wayy to easy

[Jayleigh33321]

im sorry, but theres no way shes 11

[dtadancer95]

wow that was pure beauty....she's amazing :D

[Sophhyy]

11?! :O

[xBallet4Evax]

wheres the tutu from?

[GlenHelenGHOfeeder]

She's only 11! When I was 11 I was doing my first year of ballet!? I thought I was I was pretty good, cosidering I'm skipping several classes and starting pointe. She is excellent! Look at her arch! Gorgeous, i'm so jealous!

[Beatdoown]

She looks like if she had 16:O I like the variation specially from the minute 1:48 Is she really 11? Its crazy to believe it haha good good. The only thing I didnt like about it is that is too slow..

[meremeechickadee]

I find it HILARIOUS that there are 3 "dislikes" on this video. Dislikes because you're jealous. Losers. Brava Gillian!!!!!

[pointeoflife]

She has great artistery for only 11, but I don't find her mature enough for Raymonda just yet. Her Paquita was brilliant though!

[Balletdancer980]

Love this dance.

[cornelle21645]

What an amazingl performance...I can't believe she's only 11!

[bunnybunch]

@cornelle21645 totally agree!! was gonna to comment exactly same words as yours!!

[annee122884]

Great job keeping your upper body still while bouree'ing!

[darlenefiske]

gillian - you are so talented! I have never seen a more beautiful performance!

[tinymavy]

that was beautiful! You dance with such maturity and grace for your age.

[celticrenmusic]

Brava Gillian! You dance with exquisite grace, expression and fluidity. It is hard to believe you are only 11. But I know for a fact you are! We are so proud of you. What a bright future you have ahead of you.

Ivory

[baylorgrad05]

Wow! Beautiful! I can't believe this student is so young. Congratulations on earning the Hope Award! This dance was a joy to watch!

[helliop]

wow, well done this variation is great because it builds up its choreography as it goes on, amazing dancing gillian!

[ballerinagirl1998]

Beautiful!

[thaliaperfect]

amazing bourees! <3 it beautiful lines and arched and soooo elegant i think im gonna passout from jealousy!!!!!!!

[starfishyinthesky]

How old is she?