her father was dutch and she was born in brussels. she spent her career dancing in the US with ABT though. (also a few early years in canada and with the joffrey when they were still in nyc.)
one of the great ballerinas of the late 20th century. her dancing is so creamy and light, with clean technique.
Agree. When Mr. B died the Dance world lost its aim, becoming more acrobatic and circus like than artistic. Who can brush her teeth, holding her brush in her shoe, while doing a ponche. Who can slap their ears in grand jete? All ridiculous designations for a true artistic dancer. Mr. B sought dancers who could create beauty. He liked some athleticsm but if you couldn't create beauty in movement he wasn't interested. This is lost on so many people, critics, schools, and yes even companies.
Balanchine's version was call Raymonda Variations or Cortège Hongrois which was taken mostly from the last act of Raymonda. For Raymonda Variations, Balanchine drew on music from the first act.
i love the way she turns she's so smooth
tutus4life 1 year ago
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ilive4dance39 1 year ago
She is great, is she Dutch?
hnbballerina 2 years ago
her father was dutch and she was born in brussels. she spent her career dancing in the US with ABT though. (also a few early years in canada and with the joffrey when they were still in nyc.)
one of the great ballerinas of the late 20th century. her dancing is so creamy and light, with clean technique.
ag2322 2 years ago 2
I love your description of her dancing. I think you're right on. She was such a beautiful ballerina!!
ecj177 2 years ago
so much control. i love this piece
balletobsessed666 2 years ago
Lindo!Muito gracioso...
jujupn 3 years ago
Martina,alem de linda,tem o porte de uma verdadeira rainha quando danca.Maravilhosa nessa variacao,sempre foi uma das minhas bailarinas favoritas.
cca1954 3 years ago 2
wowzerz. so clean and precise.
gosh do I wish ballet would go back to this, because this is what it is about, not flashy extentions and "tricks" of today.
gothlolidoll 3 years ago 8
i absolutelly agree with gothlolidoll.
and i must say....i just hate changements on point. i think everybody becomes ridiculous doing that.
she was the only person that i've already seen that don't seems to be a rabbit traying to poop.
she's lovelly!
(sorry about my english...i'm brazilian)
ballerinaju 3 years ago
Don't apologize for your English. The rabbit comparison was very... eloquent!
dchiapello 2 years ago
Agree. When Mr. B died the Dance world lost its aim, becoming more acrobatic and circus like than artistic. Who can brush her teeth, holding her brush in her shoe, while doing a ponche. Who can slap their ears in grand jete? All ridiculous designations for a true artistic dancer. Mr. B sought dancers who could create beauty. He liked some athleticsm but if you couldn't create beauty in movement he wasn't interested. This is lost on so many people, critics, schools, and yes even companies.
georgelfe 3 years ago 4
This is classicism at its purest.
kdub10009 3 years ago 3
Beautiful feet & legs!
goldenidol 4 years ago
Ms. Van Hamel was such a beautifully musical ballerina. Brava!
As the illustrious Platel said once: It's enough to "explain" as in interpret the music - it's all there!
allstarIII 4 years ago 2
Such control
Awesome
dmpfc 4 years ago
how old is she here? and she is abosolutely gorgeous! such artistry. i loved it!
PrettypiratEyz13 4 years ago 2
her technique is so clean. i feel like she is talking me through the language of ballet!!
beanari 4 years ago
Thank you for posting this. I love Martine Van Hamel. She was so regal and had so much control.
ecj177 4 years ago
Thanks so much for putting this up. I adore van Hamel!
spunsilver 4 years ago
thank's!
maldoror26 4 years ago
One of the purest classicists of all time.
kdub10009 4 years ago
Isn´t Raymonda Variations of Balanchine ?
bloeedsinn 4 years ago
Balanchine's version was call Raymonda Variations or Cortège Hongrois which was taken mostly from the last act of Raymonda. For Raymonda Variations, Balanchine drew on music from the first act.
msjr11 4 years ago