3/4 The Magic of Swan Lake (with Lopatkina, Darcey, Mariinsky, Royal Ballet)

[16mothernature16]

Lopatkina is gorgeous.

[mrlopez2681]

interesting how Bussell praises Ivanov & Petipa for their cleverness @ about 4:09. But if one were to compare the choreographic notation of the Imperial Ballet's production to the ones being shown in this doc, you'll find hardly anything left of either of their choreographic "cleverness". What is left choreographically in Russia is a Soviet-era pastiche, while in Britain, some is left of Ivanov's 2nd & 4th scenes, but just a few dances. Petipa's work on the ballet is all gone in Britain.

[teenovels]

you go girl! i wish i could work with her on MY dancing :(

[zzp1]

Darcey Bussell is the 'non plust ultra' a splendor in elegance.

[altongrimes]

Darcey Bussell is so much "the girl next door". In spite of her spectacular talent, she is so "accessible" and totally devoid of pretense. I have such admiration and respect for this remarkable human being.