Anaheim Ballet: Special Guest: Clifton Brown

[roofcats92]

hi you will see me when im older you guys r so good i audition later bye

[katinkers]

very smart guy, very good dancer. very bad gym shorts and socks :)

[LadyCatriona2011]

what's the name of this song? I love it and he is amazing

[MTLahver1318]

best words of encouragement. hero.

[LimeGirl08]

Amazing dancer, but those socks look so bad :S

[TheRockbunny11]

He is amazing! Such an inspiring guy :)

[sookala]

Graceful, powerful, passionate, and what control!

[bananaloving11]

click 2:26 exactly and listen to the hilarious word he says!

[ChynaCherisee]

he takes the words out of thousands of peoples mouth who loves to dance. He is my inspiration

[TurdFergurson]

nobodycanacrossit!

[livelovedance224]

amazing. beyond beautiful. this is why I dance, this is why we should dance, and this is why i'm inspired to dance

[nefkonody]

Congratulations!

[zebragirl081]

I love you so freaking MUCH!

[505duce]

great extensions

[Me4loveifyouR]

Wow this guy...

[komarek16]

what's the name of this song? please write it:) I beg ;*

[RainyCloudProduction]

this is a billy elliot moment

[DearMyRachel]

wow. amazing

[TheSavannahLife]

I love you guys!! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[jchina3]

freakin Awesome! Beautiful Strong! I am a Dancer And Wow,... I am Inspired! I want to do This!

[MrKazoozles]

He ate that floor up. Such presence.

[smileykat4]

He is my total inspiration! O:

[joey2xs]

That leg extension at 0:47 was amazing!

[baowwow]

absolutely beautiful. just gorgeous. that's it. ballet is truly a manly sport;)

[MrDemeter69]

Faggot .........

[yankeeviper]

He is one of the most beautiful human beings I have ever seen. Ever.

[LittleBlackBallerina]

He really likes jumping, huh?

And doin' splits. :D

[xsheisthesunx]

That. Was. Beautiful. The true heart of a dancer was explained so well.

[SpamSpope]

This is a prime example of being inspired by a dancer. Incredible

[LeahC3]

That leg extension at 1:05 was sexy as shit!! I'm not a dancer [more into other arts; photography, drawing, & painting], but I LOVE watching dancers move so gracefully! It truly is beautiful!

[rosalierox247]

he's so raw

[thepirouettegirl1]

he has true passion for dance...he's amazing

[pointe51197]

Luv ya clifton, but seeing you instead of a new video for the past three months in a row kind of makes me want to slap someone.

[danceskate97]

Where are the new video????? I always enjoy watching a new one every week and now its been almost two months

[liv4danceballet]

He's truly amazing! His words are so inspirational. I love him, he's an amazing dancer, but Anaheim- It's been a really long time since a new video... I think one is needed!

[ChocLadyAJ]

Nice!

[AzNgUrL130]

Why aren't you uploading any more videos?!?!?!?! It has been more than 2 months almost 3 months since the last video...  ='[

[justcogitating]

Sad... Anaheim Ballet where are you??? :(

[pinkygirl1999]

I love his wise words, it applies to all artists :)

[smileykat4]

i was completely inspired by his strong words! (:

[AmyMiltonberger]

1:29 - 1:33 was insaine....... he's sooo amazing and is so true about how we shouldn't but always do compare oursleves to other dancers. So i will watch the experienced...I'll watch Clifton :)

[rockenzapper]

GAHH!!! He gets WHY WE DANCE! I love him! I would rather watch a strong male dancer than a female dancer anyday!

[MidgetBuddie]

@rockenzapper I would rather watch him than a footballer any day! Men who dance are REAL men in my eyes! They are so confident in what they do!

[Dsemml]

how is the song called?

[brownyeman]

#nbd i just met him

[OmnomDancer]

I loove the turn and arms he does 1.13  :O

[ccmcjones2]

so true :) xx

[skyanddiamonds]

What is the song? please respond!! :DD

[amplifierEHT]

@skyanddiamonds I thought it is the theme of Pirate of the Caribbean...?

[skyanddiamonds]

amazing :)

[danceskate97]

new videos?????

[superdancestar1398]

like wow he has such control on his leglifts and his jumps.... wish i had the strength to jump that high. the only jumps i can do good are tilts and centers. my faves!!!

[theGnohsyou]

Any new videos coming out yet? It's June...

[GenevieveElmer]

Hey everyone, I live in CT so I can't really dance at Anaheim... Any suggestions for studios in CT?

[SaraVogado]

Please also put your videos with subtitles for the Portuguese, so that I can grasp and understand what they say, I love the video what you do. please. Thanks, by: Sara of Brazil

[SaraVogado]

Please also put your videos with subtitles for the Portuguese, so that I can grasp and understand what they say, I love the video what you do. But put subtitles please. Thanks, by: Sara of Brazil

[Welpin85]

Wow! The way he moves, you can almost see the energy pulling through him. Absolutely incredible.

[susuemikado]

Amazing Dancer and wonderful words!

[KatherineRgstaBallet]

Thumbs up if this video made you feel better about your dancing (:

[MidgetBuddie]

Dear anaheim, im not going to moan about how long its taking you to upload a new video .... althought i will think it in my head :) Cause i LOVE 'em!.... anyways, what i am going to ask is, why do most of your students look like people i know? I live in england and its definatley not the people i know, but they are so similar! Love this bloke so much! He is my fav male anaheim dancer so far! :)

[marcusampe]

Nice how he inspires youngsters and warns them not to step in the the trap of frustration but taking the eagerness of watching others dance as a learning opportunity.

[marcusampe]

We have chosen to speak with our bodies because perhaps we are not so good with our words.Expressing ourselves but also bringing the poetry of others to live, that is (or was our cause)

[AnnaPoodlefish]

WHOA

[helly7766]

I guess this isn't an every Saturday thing anymore :( still love love love Anaheim ballet though

[imah12345]

dude! im just 11 years old but im on senior ballet now ... but your betterthan me xD i hope

but still i dance for junior class but im on senior class also

[vampirewaterfall]

HE IS INSPIRING

[fmitawol]

Love him

[angel765438]

See he does his ballet in socks :D I think... o.o

[Orchiidify]

Anaheim.... when is your new videos comiing??

[24BLACKJEW]

So light in his movements

[iiLuvSparkles]

Gorgeous. Never stop dancing.

[LizzieOlvera1]

hi !! I have one big question: well, I was born with a deformed knees (they are inward) and want to know if I can practice ballet as a hobby

note: I have 17 years old but I really love ballet, I send greetings from mexico

thanks for your attention :)

[25pinkrox52]

Wow he's such a manly dancer ! He's amazing and so real =] I'm getting my point shoes soon so watching amazing dancers like him is inspiring !!

[TheEngelshine]

WOW it's very, very, very GREAT *__*

[LolliieandJosh]

Gosh, such a beautiful dancer. I have always wished i could do ballet and started teaching myself when i finally realised my parents just simply couldnt send me to ballet school. I admire ballet so much and every single ballet dancer.

[dancismylif]

hes from my dance studio our teacher Alyce layden tought him

[xandraeon]

He's beautiful, he gets it, I mean he just gets why we dance.

[Mithnoviel]

@xandraeon im an actress and its a very similar feeling!

[clc929]

breathtaking

[LeaJuliennex]

could you do a video on how to strengthen your arabesque? i always find that my back blocks my leg raising higher.I do use my hips and keep them square. I'm probably doing it wrong ,please hel pme and respond if you can.

[Lauriefishbone]

How the F can you make so much pirouettes? I've been trying forever but I still can barely do 1.

[BleachandFMAFan]

He is gorgeous. And so deep. I am in love with his dancing.

Also: Oversplit.

[BOGC4goofballs]

wow... i am speechless

[anaheimballerina9]

im sooo happy that everyday i get to go into anaheim ballet and dance and see almost everyone in the videos that people look up to .. but to me they are my friends :)

[luvlucky101]

Yay! A new video!! :D

[fusslecksklavin]

perhaps your feet would look good in balletboots. even it was just training it looked nice :)

[MrKazoozles]

He personifies "more than dance". Thanks so much for bringing him to my living room.

[annakristine19]

how encouraging :) great dancer, great video.

[dwjd94]

HOLY COW AT 1:48 HOLY !!

[kalypsod]

1:06!!!!! Wow! I was like... Deamn Yeah man!

[michellerocks9]

whats the music called?

[Balletforall]

Clifton's message is genuine and earnestly told, inspiring and beautiful to watch. That is an artist, one who continues to grow and give of his art to the world. Thank you for sharing it with us. We are all richer when we invest in the arts.Many are called, but few are chosen.

Cynthia McCranie

[Balletforall]

Clifton's message is genuine and earnestly told, inspiring and beautiful to watch. That is an artist, one who continues to grow and give of his art to the world. Thank you for sharing it with us. We are all richer when we invest in the arts.

Cynthia McCranie

[Balletforall]

Clifton's message is genuine and earnestly told, inspiring and beautiful to watch. that is an artist, one who continues to grow and give of his art to the world. Thank you for sharing it with us. We are all richer when we invest in the arts.

Cynthia McCranie

[pointillismjazz]

Brilliant artistry, great wisdom shared -- thank you!

[theedancerr404]

it would be amazing if you guys do a video about turn-out, how to know or feel if you have the correct turn-out, how to fix it and things like that !! Anaheim ballet rocks!

[trickmastermonkey]

the Alvin Ailey Dance Company recently performed at my school about a few weeks ago, and I watched them with my friend!

[PeepscicleZ]

That was....AWESOMMME!



[carolinesalv]

Dude your awesome ,very gracfeull in those long limbs,also im loving the soundtrack.Thats how i feel about dance too-surreal.

[dogsrcool099]

such a powerful dancer!!! he deverses to be a great and famous dancer....

also he is so right about how u cant express your self through words but u can through ballet/dance:) he is 1 of my idols

[kathcat1]

OHHHHHHHHHHHhhhh

that wassss so beatufullllll

i just feel what he says ......... thanks .....

muackkkk

[rsembly]

Powerful dancer!



[pfefferminzprinz99]

Awesome...

[balletgirl9510]

What is this music? It's beautiful!

[monilo1595]

"dont try to compare yourself to other people, just be inspired by them".....wow that's soooo true!

[bls141]

BEAUTIFUL

[iRideiHorse]

he's amazing.

[kevyn010]

i luv you Clifton Brown. I hope to meet you some day to tslk to you about art and dance etc...... Youve inspired me everysince i saw you preform the langston houghs performance for the alvin ailey at cal state. Keep up the amzing work and ill see you in the future. and ps dont leave ailey before i get there!!!!!!!

[iInuYashaDem0n]

guess whatt!!! this weekend we went to disneyland and when we were driving through.....and i was hoping to see youu guys!!!! and we passed the anaheim blvd and i saw your building!!! i was likeee OMG ANAHEIM BALLET!!!!! i dont live in anaheim and i didnt even know where were you guys and it was soo exiting seeing your building xD

[blackthunderxx]

after hearing and watching this, i started dancing in my living room. he was so inspiring i just had to.

[AbbyRoad13]

"Don't compare yourself to other people,be inspired by them."

That's a good one to never forget;)

[Lisa13245]

He's so articulate, it's amazing.

[Tyadommah]

awesome !

[MidgetBuddie]

Clifton Brown.....you have now become my favourite male ballet dancer! :)

[MelodyGane]

These words made me believe that can be possible do whatever i really need, because dance it´s all of my live and i won´t let it go so easily. It's hard, but it's not impossible (:

Thanks!

[herican90]

why is he soooo amazing :O

[leebeegee]

i think he's a little bit of a poet as well :]

[purpledancinyogo]

hes such an amazing dancer!!!!

a brilliant person, too, i love what he said.

[GotThaFunk227]

Hey I sneezed. Just thought I'd share.

[CanNotBeScene]

at first i thought it siad chris brown... i like him more than chris brown

[MissMDATOC]

He's awesome!

[tabbydgurl]

amazing side leaps!

[TheCrazychick112]

Beautiful(:

[xnicolasarahjordanx]

Brilliant, Love Alvin Ailey.

Did a workshop with one of the dancers and it was fantastic!

x

[sookala]

What a gorgeous dancer. Love love love. <3

[lollie87]

ok so charlie has always been my fav but I think this guy could give charlie a run for his money :) He is amazing!

[bookqueen520]

Amazing

[xxxkimododragonxxx]

Wow, he is fantastic <3

[VolgoRussianmark]

Very inspiring. Thank you.



[kirababy321]

im SO happy you guys did clifton brown he's my FAVORITE dancer.

[suzdancer]

I saw him perform in Minneapolis MN a few years ago, So much power onstage!

[lilianp93]

He's just...WOW!!!! Very inspiring!!!! I am really looking forward to see the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater here in Germany this summer :D

[dancefreak0292]

i love the jump at 0:14, whenever i see it in "Sinner Man", "Revelations" i'm always just like :o

[chocotrini1]

Talented and articulate...such an inspiration :)

[Olektra]

Well said!

[bozemandude]

he's very good. What kind of dancer is he?

[shawnastark1]

I appreciate his words. Sometimes I get frustrated when I'm not at as graceful a dancer as someone else. Thank you :)

[lololuvsdance]

He is very inspiring, with his words of wisdom

[LauVi92]

He is amazing but the socks distracted me :>

[einav27]

wow I freally needed to hear that II mean.. iI hardly belive that iI can make it and be a dancer because I started danceing very late (14 years old(

and when I see those beautiful dancers I justwant to brake my legs!!

why cant I be strong and flexible like a dancer !?!?!

but I know I born for dancing and I know nothing in this wordld can make me stop dance..

[contortionist104]

@einav27

Don't worry, i started classical ballet at age 15 and becoming 16 a few months later.

But about flexibility, just do regular exercises yourself like splits and such! Thanks to that i'm one of the most flexible girls in our group :D

If you seriously want it then why not go for it!!

[einav27]

@contortionist104

thank you! and I do these exercises olmost every day but sometime I dont believe it can really change my 90 degrees turnout and my bad point.. 

[einav27]

@contortionist104

my problems are more about bad turn-out and poin and Height feet

and I do work on my splits and stuff but still :S

and thank you very much <3

[ElleModels]

He actually gave me chills :D

[SanneMusic]

Wow he is amazingg.... I wish I could dance like him! I'm not comparing myself to you (like you said), Clifton, but i'm highly inspired by you!

[mademoisellemimilia]

wow

[Aentchen27]

He could have been a soccer player (he dresses like one)... but he is an awesome dancer!

[xVitaxx]

This was absolutely beautiful! Its guys like him that make me want more guys to come to my ballet school... so inspirational and flawless!

[bpudd06]

Bubb, i see you all the time and each time i watch you dance feels like the first time. you have so much to offer and you give it away to all of us to witness without asking for anyting in return. what a joy and blessing it is for us to take part in this simple gift of magic from your world. there are many of us that dance, but so few of us that do what you do. its beyond dance and there aren't enough words to describe you. thank you for sharing dance in its most dreamy and felt place! HUMAN!

[Lissbirds]

Looooove the music!

[Shad0vvStalk3r]

I want to do ballet ...... like RIGHT now. =( I'm so inflexible though, does anyone how long it takes to get centre and side splits?

[austXXdinkY]

so long! his lines just keep extending and goingggg.

very inspirational too!

[xoxoerikaxoxo88]

he has really long arms!

[rainynight3L33]

Good inspirational words.

[Dancerchick889]

I absolutely love him because him dance has a bit of contemporary in it. And those pirouettes, those left me breathless!

[weeniesaurus]

hes so inspiring!!! :D

[callmeischmael]

For not being able to express his love of ballet in words, he's still very articulate, and a great speaker. He reminds me of Aria - very inspirational :)

[yocorro90]

wow he's amazing! 1:29 was awesome! all those pirouettes and then he just holds the releve... awesome

[TheatreKidd1]

great video. would like to see more from Clifton and other pro dancers. Advice, stories, etc...

[TheHorsefreakforever]

What method of ballet does your school use?

[biozamadotcom]

good advice, cuz i had that "twisted ribbon" psyche as a kid. Comparing self to great ones and feeling really low.

[designersgalore1997]

O M G

[missfashionfreak13]

dang! he is awesome!!!! awesome advice too!

[xdancefulx]

wow

[skatwai717]

i love he,i love this song so much too,what is this song call?

[Ladygwenea]

he. is. amazing.

[Shelcea305]

I like the way that he talks, leason: everything is possible