MAN ON POINTE - Lev Radchenko - Male ballet dancer as a ballerina

[thebuffkins]

he is more graceful, technical and expressive than many female dancers. he dances with soul and fliar! i think hes brave a talented and whoever thinks that because hes a man he should dance on pointe, they can try and do what he does and they'll know just how much skill it takes to become as good as he is :) good on you x

[BubbleGumee1]

@TwiggViolencexx actually, men don't typically do any pointe training unless necessary for a role.

[TwiggViolencexx]

@0Angelfromheaven0 the reason most of the men have a 'roughness' to their dancing is because they start pointe work much later than women. I would say typically in their late teens and early twenties while women start at 11 - 13 so the grace is instilled into them. Also, before pointe work remember that men danced in a very 'strong' way for the male roles until they wanted to pointe. My brother started pointe work at 11 and he dances with more grace than most women - he dances female roles.

[rlion2005]

@TwiggViolencexx: this guy (Leo - LEV RADCHENKO) started his Pointe work @ 25 y.o.!!! After dancing all major Male repertoire & partnering real (female) ballerinas!!!

That's the whole point of this video: Lev Radchenko is a MALE dancer who happened to dance some Pointe/female roles in his various & extensive career (he was w/Kirov-Mariinsky, Cirque du Soleil, etc.)!!!

U can find on YouTube his other, strictly Male Dancer videos (just type: LEV RADCHENKO) ... :)))

[XRobin09X]

so incredible to watch, actually quite beautiful to watch. good job. x

[LilyMoth12]

I envy men they always seem more flexible!

[SLuMberMoOn7]

WOW!!!...this is what I least expected..dang men can do freaking everything...I'm shocked...my ignorance made me think that only woman were the only ones capable of doing pointe......and so......this video clearly proves me wrong I guess..the only thing I personally don't like are the men wearing tutus though

[0Angelfromheaven0]

In some points(:P very funny haha) I think he he did a even better job than most female ballet danceron pointe, but still there is a reason why women are in pointe shoes and tutus. Male dancer have this 'roughness' I dont know how to explain it.. but females are more delicate and look like so light like a feather. With males you really see a heaviness something that really distracts.... I don't know how to explain it... But yeah good job :)

[dolceresortman]

Woooooooooooooowwww !!!

Amazing!!! Fantastic!!! And funny!!!

I'm a straight man, I have NO problem seeing it! This is REAL ART & hard work!!!

Forget about sexuality, gay/straight, what ever stuff!!!

This man is AWESOME !!!

Period!

[Emmamoo]

Wow, that was something quite different. I think its good t see a guy en pointe, its completely turned the classical female ballerina on her head. I wanna see more of this. I used to do ballet until I was 16 and let me tell you as a woman its hard enough, men weigh more typically so there must be so much training that goes into this. For those wondering, pointe is not easy by any means. It can be painful and disfugure your toes.

[fitch003]

@rlion2005 yes, i do live in a small town. and being a dancer on pointe myself i know it takes A LOT more work then putting on the tutu. and having males in our productions for my studio i have nothing at all against this guy. i just found it out of the ordinary to see a guy on pointe with a tutu and tights on. i also know that it is extremely hard work to do what this guy does and as i said before his dancing is phenomenal and his technique was amazing.

[140den]

Quest'uomo è un grande,è la dimostrazione che anche gli uomini possono ballare sulle punte come le donne indossando body collant e tutù senza essere etichettati.

[zkillian1]

Lev u r amazing at everything u do- dancing, teaching and now giving awesome massages!! U r so talented!!!

[TitaniaIsFalling]

@philsmartcool Thanks!

[TitaniaIsFalling]

1:23-1:34 was so pretty, What is that twirl called, the one where he spins on both of his feet like that? It's my favorite move because it look so pretty!

[philsmartcool]

@TitaniaIsFalling those are called "chaines turns" pronounced sheh-nay. its deived from the french, meaning chains or links.

[6479691]

God damn is all I can say

[madfil2012]

I appreciate the talent and ability that this requires, especially for such a tall person, however, it doesn't quite sit right with me. I suppose I'm just used to the softer lines of a female ballerina. Apologies if you're offended. He's amazing at what he does, though!

[trmblguy]

Lady,

U should show to these girls (who think that POINTE are for women/ballerinas only) NOT this video only! Show them that this "ballerina" is actually a real MAN by showing them his other NO-pointe videos/as a MALE dancer (search him as "Lev Radchenko" on YouTube to see his other 2 videos: one from the studio talking, warming up & dancing; and the 2nd one - his Nutcracker Pas de Deux as a Prince/ Cavalier/ male partner)

He's really great & so diverse dancer & actor!!!

[1234567891013525]

(look down) they are the only one that can do evry thing in point s hhows they are wrong

[1234567891013525]

i love ballet its the best and dancing men on piont shows is something new to be because i am like a girl never seen men be on point shows but now that i did i found out the girls arent the only one that can be on points shows but men can and when i sow this video at frist i thought it was a women but the at that moment i look closer and i sow a men and thats how i realized that women arent the only people that can do points and now i am going to show this video to every girl that thinks that

[dnysyd]

@Tinkerbird I totally agree!!! I wish i could do them as amazing!

This man is amazing and his artistic way of dancer plus his technique make is absolutely breathtaking! Im glad there is a man like him in the world!

[Tinkerbird]

those are beautiful Italian fortets @ :50 !!!

[noeldunsky]

simply stunning...:)  lot's of love and kisses from Tel Aviv...:)

[maddiecass]

O.O

wow.

amazing!!

[vanessaclavijo]

if only women has the strength and core as men! so jealous! great!

[lilcuban89]

LOVE IT!

[dragu88]

Aunque sea comedia...... no hay nada mejor que ver a una MUJER BAILAR BALLet... los hombres que se dediquen a su papel.. las mujeres son mas artisticas, mas expresivas

[musicaldancer17]

Simply amazing!

[drezuil]

Simply phenomenal. The technique is awesome and makes this great art eternal. That's what a true artist is all about; lending his'her body to perform diferent characters. Ballet is one of the finest arts. Congratuations!!!!

[trmblguy]

@drezuil absof..kinglutely agreed FHENOMENAL!

[dancer4660]

Wow........x

[IAmSydneyB]

That really impressive O.o

[rlion2005]

This video is NOT for everybody!

It's for people who know BALLET, Pointe work & familiar with All-Male Ballet companies such as Les Ballets TROCKADERO de Monte Carlo, St.Petersburg Male Ballet (Russia), Grand Diva , etc.

For most 'dudes' it could be weird ...

But hopefully people realize & understand how much of HARD WORKS & YEARS OF TRAININGS are done before these MEN put tutus/point shoes on and perform on PROFESSIONAL stage!

And it's NOT a drag show either!

Please be kind, people! :-)

[TaniAeruNiris]

Man on point - unbelievably amazing...!!!

How man that TALL ( 6'2" ) can coordinate himself so great ?!?!!!

Fantastic, X-rmly professional, very strong, beautiful & sexy !!! :-)

Can't wait to come to Vegas and get the massage from him (just saw his web site - RussianMassagePro*com)

Former Pro dancer became a Pro Massage Therapist - that's awesome!!!

***** FIVE STAR *****