Alina Cojocaru: Ten Years as a Royal Ballet Principal Dancer (17 April 2001 - 17 April 2011)

[siamesebunny]

Russian Trained.

[rjfwoodhurst]

awww, I think there's something in my eye..

[frownsker]

Katherine Healy was was in her teens when she was the principal ballerina.

[Tardis365]

I wanted to give a standing ovation but who would I clap to the screen?

[Tardis365]

I saw that Nutcracker at my cinema strangely enough.

[Tesssa31]

She makes me so proud of beig Romanian. She is absolutely wonderful.

[dancingboy97]

She's not the youngest principal!!! Marianela Nunez is a year younger !!!

[pexcornel]

@dancingboy97 This video was made in 2001, when she was 20, at that time Marinela was not a principal with the RB, that's why she is not counted. She became principal more than a year later in September 2002. Alina was made principal on 17 April 2001. Alina became principal at 19 years and 11 months old and Marinela at 20 years and 6 months old.

[danceandsing00]

the only ballerina at the royal ballet that is good!!!!!! love her!

[iesenight]

She's adorable!

[elemileTLDR]

Can she be any more feminine and beautiful?...

[Audrey2877]

She is simply perfect!

[alexdancer317]

She's my favourite, hands down! I look up to her the most! Go Alina! <3

[Leirix61]

How could 1 like not? Alina Cojocaru is one of the most charismatic dancers. You have to like her :)

[ioanalazar1]

Wonderful! We love you, Alina!

[SuperBalletgirl101]

@repn87 Well for me there is a difference between 'top' and "best". If that makes any sense... for me top, is more like achievements and such. Best, for me, is not possible in art. Every dancer is unique and has there own style and triumphs. Personal favorites is different as well, and for me, Alina is a personal favorite. :)

[tedsler]

@SuperBalletgirl101 well said! we should all stop comparing dancers/artists and respect each other and just enjoy that artists are not machines but as you say "all unique and has their own style"

:)

[SuperBalletgirl101]

@repn87 I really believe she is. With all she's accomplished at the Royal Ballet and the huge amount of guesting she's done. Just curious, (not trying to start a fight!) but who do you think the top ballerina is?

[balletcraziness]

she is so beautiful =)

[FD02Ballet]

I really lova Alina's beautiful dancing she is very amazing she is the reason why I love the Royal Ballet of London. Ever since i saw her as Clara in the Nutcracker I always watch videos on youtube of her. keep up the good work Alina!!!

[polkadotpolka123]

she's so modest! i don't think she truly knows how amazing she is! when the interview said that she was a principal, she just looked down with a modest smile and said, 'yes...'

that really shows how amazingly nice she is, not just how amazing she is at dancing. alina, you are my idol and the most beautiful and passionate dancer out there, we love you!

[tom99uk]

just loved her D'Artagnan when she was 15.

a wonderful dancer

[SnotRockets55]

I could watch her dance all day lol.

[al1936ful]

@silkenthreaddance She was 20 when she did this interview.

[Lissbirds]

I love her. She's so sweet and humble. She's my favorite ballerina. :)

[tutus4life]

@silkenthreaddance I was thinking the same thing about Evegnia, the Mariinsky isn't giving her a chance, she is doing principals roles in guests spots around the world instead of at her home theater it's such a pity. It would be a great loss for the Kirov is Evgenia left but I almost wish she won't leave because the Kirov needs her, they just haven't given her the roles she deserves. I'm torn on the decision :P

[Leirix61]

@silkenthreaddance she is 30, but she looks younger :)

[al1936ful]

@Leirix61 The commentator says that she arrived in London only eighteen months ago, so this is 2001, not 2011.

[AriaInTheSky]

Aw, Alina! I love you!

[rosy879]

she is so cute! Does anyone know what ballet she is rehearsing there?

[emmsteemmastewart]

@rosy879 The Dream by Ashton - they're rehearsing the PDD where Oberon and Tatiana reconcile/fall in love again.

[COLOMBANIPM]

MAGNIFIQUE . SUBLIME .

[SuperBalletgirl101]

She was certainly only at the begining 10 years ago! She couldn't have know back than that in 10 years she would become the world's top ballerina!!

[cristina2004]

Wonderful Alina! Can anyone be sweeter than her? Thank you so much for posting this and for all your other ballet videos!