How Vainonen version is appropriate for the lovely and most talented vaganova children!
In Simonov version, they put that giant cake in the center of the stage. But in this the stage itself is the most delicious cake in the world and dancers are floating around like sugar coated chiffon.
@elenaratelimit I have 5 fingers on my hand and I cannot count all the fingers on one hand, of those professional companies that compare to this academy, which is better than all, but 4.
Beautiful!! Too bad Mariinsky isn't staging this version rather than that near-grotesque Chemiakin/Simonov production.that they may be stuck with for years to come.
Note that "these people" who allowed her to dance on pointe are not some bunch of amateurs but teachers of most prestigous ballet school. They know what they do.
@cecilegreard These girls have undergone a rigorous selection process, probably the most important element of which is their physical suitability for ballet. Their whole body - proportions, length of limb - everything - has been scrutinized to give them the best chance of withstanding ballet training. They are the genetic elite and then they receive the best training in the world.
@cecilegreard Vaganova has changed their practice of when girls start in the school. For many years, 10 years old was the minimum age, but in recent years, Vaganova has made restrictions based on height and weight, plus of course talent, and now a first year student could range from age 10 to age 13, with the latter being for short girls. As was the practice for many years, girls who fail to make the school can try again and start late. 1980s, 2nd 1/2 1st yr students took pointe
@russianballetvideo In that case, the system is different from the Paris Opera system where kids have to be a certain level at a certain age. e.g., they can start at the school at 8-10 years old but if they enter the school at 12 years old, they have to be the level of third year students as that's the class they'll join.
That being said, that little girl didn't look older than 10 and so too young to be on pointe without any support. I got that you think otherwise though...
I love this production - the set is so magical and beautiful! - and this is yet more proof, if proof were needed, that the Vaganova is the best ballet academy in the world! Both those Mashas are warm, radiant, lyrical dancers - what a lovely Christmas treat! Thank you!
What? Yulia stepanova?! I wish I could c her more in important roles n fully unleash her great talents to all the audience! she is great!
abbytree52 1 month ago
why is the nutcracker like that :s
dorong48 1 month ago
I thought Arina was gorgeous. Nice glimpse of the future!
jengirl2 2 months ago
Thak you for uploading !
Do you know who is Big Masha of other day ?
And do you know who is other role, like solist of snow flakes ,Spanish dance, Arabian dance ,Chainise dance etc?
vamaloveballet 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Thank you for this amazing upload! Is Varentseva's prince Yaroslav Baybordin?
GymnasticDancer 2 months ago
@GymnasticDancer Yes, you seem to be up to date.
russianballetvideo 2 months ago
What precious little gift!
Thank you for another insider's treat...
Happy Healthy, Peaceful and Joyous New Year!
Toy1976 2 months ago
How Vainonen version is appropriate for the lovely and most talented vaganova children!
In Simonov version, they put that giant cake in the center of the stage. But in this the stage itself is the most delicious cake in the world and dancers are floating around like sugar coated chiffon.
Bnesque 2 months ago
Lovely! Thank you... no other ballet academy compares or will to Vaganova, of course my personal opinion but it is how I feel from what I view.
elenaratelimit 2 months ago
@elenaratelimit I have 5 fingers on my hand and I cannot count all the fingers on one hand, of those professional companies that compare to this academy, which is better than all, but 4.
russianballetvideo 2 months ago
Beautiful!! Too bad Mariinsky isn't staging this version rather than that near-grotesque Chemiakin/Simonov production.that they may be stuck with for years to come.
palubob 2 months ago
@palubob But I have enormous penchent for grotesquery.
Bnesque 2 months ago
Hope you have a very happy New Year, russianballetvideo! :)
theamazingsoter 2 months ago
When did the academy add a 9th year?
GawkyBallerina 2 months ago
@GawkyBallerina 2007
russianballetvideo 2 months ago
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GawkyBallerina 2 months ago
9 years old and on pointe? These people are irresponsible!
cecilegreard 2 months ago
@cecilegreard
Who is 9 years old? Description says that one girls graduates in 9 years and now students graduate in the age of 19-20.
looovecats 2 months ago
@looovecats That makes her 10 then and still too young to be on pointe, except for a few exercises, in class, holding on to the barre.
cecilegreard 2 months ago
@cecilegreard
Note that "these people" who allowed her to dance on pointe are not some bunch of amateurs but teachers of most prestigous ballet school. They know what they do.
looovecats 2 months ago
@looovecats Still funny how most prestigious ballet schools would never allow it and they aren't a bunch of amateurs either...
cecilegreard 2 months ago
@cecilegreard These girls have undergone a rigorous selection process, probably the most important element of which is their physical suitability for ballet. Their whole body - proportions, length of limb - everything - has been scrutinized to give them the best chance of withstanding ballet training. They are the genetic elite and then they receive the best training in the world.
Pearlaceous 2 months ago
@Pearlaceous I realize that but it doesn't mean that their limbs are strong enough to support the weight of their whole body on the tip of their toes.
Anyway, I think we should agree to disagree or this discussion could go on forever.
cecilegreard 2 months ago
@cecilegreard Vaganova has changed their practice of when girls start in the school. For many years, 10 years old was the minimum age, but in recent years, Vaganova has made restrictions based on height and weight, plus of course talent, and now a first year student could range from age 10 to age 13, with the latter being for short girls. As was the practice for many years, girls who fail to make the school can try again and start late. 1980s, 2nd 1/2 1st yr students took pointe
russianballetvideo 2 months ago
@russianballetvideo In that case, the system is different from the Paris Opera system where kids have to be a certain level at a certain age. e.g., they can start at the school at 8-10 years old but if they enter the school at 12 years old, they have to be the level of third year students as that's the class they'll join.
That being said, that little girl didn't look older than 10 and so too young to be on pointe without any support. I got that you think otherwise though...
cecilegreard 2 months ago
If Vaganova was a ballet company it would be one of the best in the world.
looovecats 2 months ago
more please!
raisssass 2 months ago
@raisssass buy
magnumSuper 2 months ago
I love this production - the set is so magical and beautiful! - and this is yet more proof, if proof were needed, that the Vaganova is the best ballet academy in the world! Both those Mashas are warm, radiant, lyrical dancers - what a lovely Christmas treat! Thank you!
Pearlaceous 2 months ago 2
and who is the Nutcracker?
pa0094 2 months ago