My ballet students 2011

[electbassplayer24]

So wonderful their superb grace and poise, amazing Talent! applause, applause!  I wish them much success throughout their distinguished careers: Bravo!

[The7Tricky]

Please people, what is this music ? I absolutely love it and I just can't remember the name :)

[101plopo]

I can't do ballet but now i wish i could...

[janiakowska]

so great !!

[thefourandonly1]

Gorgeous dancers! How old are they?

[WaltzoftheRainDrops]

What an extraordinary group of young men! They are true artist and athletes. They're strength and grace amaze me beyond words. Thank you for sharing their talents with us. I hope they all go far!

[dorkBoi07]

now i'm inspired..

[faithandrace]

I honestly believe about 500 of those views are my ones.

[celineypoo05]

why did 77 ppl dislike it?!

[tomo89aus1]

this is just the most amazing thing to watch. very inspiring as a 22yr old male ballet student who only started this year

[iamvossy]

Thank you for sharing a truly fantastic video, so well put together.

love from Melb, Australia!

[neolaisgoodforyou]

I think your best video so far! Well done = just love the music and like the slowing down at some spots after 6.48...ballet men are the ultimate men - fantastic dancers!!! Greetings from South Africa !

[phmerz]

Gabe looks fantastic! He's always been a spectacular dancer, but he looks so polished and mature now. I hope to see him perform in person again some day.

[jdance87boik]

that ones hyper and feet are all kinda nasty

[avokadus]

НЕВЕРОЯТНЫ.... Это Фантастика!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[Ktitti]

GRAZIE per queste bellissime immagini fonte d'ispirazione per noi insegnanti!

Una bellissima classe in generale il ragazzo penso..cubano è BELLISSIMO!!!!

[disneyfreak191]

I watch this Everyday. Because it is soo beautiful

[kajc75]

"Dancers are the athletes of God."

-Albert Einstein.

Perfect!

[SummaAshley]

Anyone who does not like ballet, thinks that ballet is lame or for sissies, and/or think that men who do this aren't real men is ignorant. There is no way that you can not appriciate the intense amount of training, talent, passion, BEAUTY that goes into such a wonderful art.

"Dancers are the athletes of God."

-Albert Einstein.

Thank you so much for sharing your beauty and talent with the world.

[lundsonnine]

These are men, real ones...

If all men did ballet, the world would be a better place.

[StevennATN]

Alls I have to say is wow.

[pinkishgluestick]

I think male ballet dancers are sooo gorgeous and I want to date one... Alas, there is a lack of heterosexual ones in the US... :( it's dumb.

[jasslerazzle]

does anyone know what this song is? it sounds so familiar!

[ballet4grace]

What beautiful dancers.Thank-you for sharing this inspirational class with the world. The boys exhude a love of dance.So strong!! You are a wonderful teacher and your boys are truly amazing to watch.

[pointeguru18]

now THESE are real men.

[TheDancerBoyz]

Where is this Academy?

[Koashine100]

GABE!!! I just can't handle you right now! Brilliant man, absolutely brilliant!

[dance8music8life]

ballet boys, ah they break my heart ;D

[littlesometin]

Superhumans! :D New faces, new personalities..Also I believe we'd all love to see the student's documentaries again. Thanks Ilya. :)

[Nattyduck]

Heavenly beautifull ... they are like swans ... or rather cygnets :) .. My congratulations to you Ilya !!! And thanks a lot for posting this beauty on youtube!!!

[duhitsjuliet]

They're all absolutely brilliant, Ilya.

[disneyfreak191]

Ballet Boys <3

[MrKazoozles]

This is what I picture heaven to be like.

[emcclells]

Ilya, these dancers are absolutely exquisite! It was a true joy to watch your students and I thank you for sharing not only your gift with them, but this video with us.

[ATDreamsofdance]

Ahhh! This makes me happy! They're so perfect, they're like little robots!

[AriaInTheSky]

Beautiful. Simply breathtaking. You taught these boys very well!

[dorrknobs]

my goodness -

what is this song?

[NosHabebitHumus]

@dorrknobs Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 by Samuel Barber

[xalsvlc]

what a level! Amazing dancers.

[sylvieguillemfanx10]

the reason why this video makes me so happy is because i see a black man fighting and do his all doing ballet in a place where most black dancers wouldn't come close to going. im hoping that he gets into Bolshoi or a really prestigious company because hes so beautiful when he dances and that would be so revolutionary.

[Nawarronn]

@sylvieguillemfanx10 Great comment. His name is Gabe Stone Shayer. must be really good since He's standing in the middle of the barre. I believe he is at ABT now.

[goodboybuddy1]

Dear Ilya,

I don't know how, but you obviously teach these boys much more than just dance. They all seem to have great character, and express so much dignity and joy in their work. Just the coolest thing around. Thanks!!!

[AlcidesConstante]

Congratulations to you, Ilya, and congratulations to your students... you all are writing a wonderful story!!!

[noravilla]

Excellent master work. You are a teacher with good eyes for get the most of your students. And your videos are a good inspiration for all of us, who watching your videos learn a lot from you. I wish I could go over there and take a course for teacher. You must be so proud of your students and see them get into companies!!!

[triskit82]

beautiful!



[carldub]

Incredible !

[bayadere93]

Thank you!

[Pearlaceous]

Beautiful filming, Ilya. I especially love the slow motion sequences!

[crybietta]

Ilya: compliments!! Talented boys!! How old are they?!

[lushkie]

Some real talent there. I've got my favorites. What a joy to watch. Thank you for this fine video!!

[Seekballet]

Thoroughly enjoyable!

[XxXashaXbearXxX]

Simply amazing!

[mydancetv]

well done- they are super humans!

[luisalau]

woo....love it they look so man!!

[litoboy5]

COOL !!!

[FILIPINADANCER09]

GREAT VIDEO!