A clash of cultures! Nicolai evidently decided that this ballet was just not for him - he's rightly a huge star and used to having things his own way! He is an extraordinary dancer, and also a dedicated and highly knowledgeable coach, teacher and spokesperson for the Bolshoi. In no way did Wheeldon's beautiful work suffer: Dimitri Gudanov is a superlative dancer of rare expressiveness and subtlety. Great to see this documentary again - thank you!
@Pearlaceous Well at least Nikolai made the decision to pull out rather then to carry on and not give a hundred percent and i suppose this gave another dancer a chance to work with Wheeldon and develop new skills and techniques, I never tire of watching this so it's my pleasure to upload :-)
Dmitri Gudanov is fast becoming my favourite Bolshoi male dancer. He is so versatile and always seems to be an unassuming guy who lets his dancing do the talking. Another great upload from you.
@ballet701 You are right Mr Gudanov is a really pleasant young man and does not let his ego take control, looking forward to seeing him mature, I certainly would like to see more of him, no need to thank me it's my pleasure, have a wonderful week :-)
WOW!! I love how everything is captured on tape-the good and the bad. Nikolai was a bit of a diva but seemed like a nice guy with everyone at his home. This choreography is gorgeous and the dancers really made it their own. I've never seen Alexandrova in a role like this and she dances it so well. I especially love the pas de deux with Svetlana Lunkina. I love how delicate she is. ANother great video upload!
@ejc480 Haha Nikolai was a right pain in the studio but you are right at home he appeared to be another person, I was really worried Chris was going to blow the show, his methods are rather unusual and Nikolai didn't make it easy :) it was lucky the ballet boys were there to help out, I was very surprised with the results and Chris turned out a performance that pleased the audience and the bosses of the Bolshoi, he also helped the dancers learn something new, fantastic, so pleased you enjoyed :)
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Tiburonian 4 months ago
A clash of cultures! Nicolai evidently decided that this ballet was just not for him - he's rightly a huge star and used to having things his own way! He is an extraordinary dancer, and also a dedicated and highly knowledgeable coach, teacher and spokesperson for the Bolshoi. In no way did Wheeldon's beautiful work suffer: Dimitri Gudanov is a superlative dancer of rare expressiveness and subtlety. Great to see this documentary again - thank you!
Pearlaceous 4 months ago
@Pearlaceous Well at least Nikolai made the decision to pull out rather then to carry on and not give a hundred percent and i suppose this gave another dancer a chance to work with Wheeldon and develop new skills and techniques, I never tire of watching this so it's my pleasure to upload :-)
crazy4newcastle 4 months ago
Dmitri Gudanov is fast becoming my favourite Bolshoi male dancer. He is so versatile and always seems to be an unassuming guy who lets his dancing do the talking. Another great upload from you.
ballet701 4 months ago
@ballet701 You are right Mr Gudanov is a really pleasant young man and does not let his ego take control, looking forward to seeing him mature, I certainly would like to see more of him, no need to thank me it's my pleasure, have a wonderful week :-)
crazy4newcastle 4 months ago
WOW!! I love how everything is captured on tape-the good and the bad. Nikolai was a bit of a diva but seemed like a nice guy with everyone at his home. This choreography is gorgeous and the dancers really made it their own. I've never seen Alexandrova in a role like this and she dances it so well. I especially love the pas de deux with Svetlana Lunkina. I love how delicate she is. ANother great video upload!
ejc480 4 months ago
@ejc480 Haha Nikolai was a right pain in the studio but you are right at home he appeared to be another person, I was really worried Chris was going to blow the show, his methods are rather unusual and Nikolai didn't make it easy :) it was lucky the ballet boys were there to help out, I was very surprised with the results and Chris turned out a performance that pleased the audience and the bosses of the Bolshoi, he also helped the dancers learn something new, fantastic, so pleased you enjoyed :)
crazy4newcastle 4 months ago
It was beautiful, enchanting even!
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@AmaranteNaga Happy you enjoyed it :-)
crazy4newcastle 4 months ago