@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.
@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. :)
@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"
@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?
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!!!
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!
@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
Russian Trained.
siamesebunny 1 week ago
awww, I think there's something in my eye..
rjfwoodhurst 3 weeks ago
Katherine Healy was was in her teens when she was the principal ballerina.
frownsker 3 weeks ago
I wanted to give a standing ovation but who would I clap to the screen?
Tardis365 1 month ago
I saw that Nutcracker at my cinema strangely enough.
Tardis365 1 month ago
She makes me so proud of beig Romanian. She is absolutely wonderful.
Tesssa31 2 months ago
She's not the youngest principal!!! Marianela Nunez is a year younger !!!
dancingboy97 2 months ago
@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.
pexcornel 2 months ago
the only ballerina at the royal ballet that is good!!!!!! love her!
danceandsing00 3 months ago
She's adorable!
iesenight 3 months ago
Can she be any more feminine and beautiful?...
elemileTLDR 3 months ago
She is simply perfect!
Audrey2877 5 months ago
She's my favourite, hands down! I look up to her the most! Go Alina! <3
alexdancer317 5 months ago
How could 1 like not? Alina Cojocaru is one of the most charismatic dancers. You have to like her :)
Leirix61 6 months ago
Wonderful! We love you, Alina!
ioanalazar1 6 months ago
@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. :)
SuperBalletgirl101 8 months ago
@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"
:)
tedsler 5 months ago
@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?
SuperBalletgirl101 8 months ago
she is so beautiful =)
balletcraziness 8 months ago
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!!!
FD02Ballet 8 months ago
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!
polkadotpolka123 9 months ago
just loved her D'Artagnan when she was 15.
a wonderful dancer
tom99uk 9 months ago
I could watch her dance all day lol.
SnotRockets55 10 months ago
@silkenthreaddance She was 20 when she did this interview.
al1936ful 10 months ago
I love her. She's so sweet and humble. She's my favorite ballerina. :)
Lissbirds 10 months ago
@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
tutus4life 10 months ago
@silkenthreaddance she is 30, but she looks younger :)
Leirix61 10 months ago
@Leirix61 The commentator says that she arrived in London only eighteen months ago, so this is 2001, not 2011.
al1936ful 10 months ago
Aw, Alina! I love you!
AriaInTheSky 10 months ago 2
she is so cute! Does anyone know what ballet she is rehearsing there?
rosy879 10 months ago
@rosy879 The Dream by Ashton - they're rehearsing the PDD where Oberon and Tatiana reconcile/fall in love again.
emmsteemmastewart 10 months ago
MAGNIFIQUE . SUBLIME .
COLOMBANIPM 10 months ago 2
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!!
SuperBalletgirl101 10 months ago 16
Wonderful Alina! Can anyone be sweeter than her? Thank you so much for posting this and for all your other ballet videos!
cristina2004 10 months ago 5