I've sometimes wondered if part of the reason why the public never warmed to Godunov quite as strongly as they did Nureyev and Baryshnikov might have had something to do with their backgrounds. Both Nureyev and Baryshnikov trained at the Vaganova school and even had the same teacher (Alexander Pushkin) -- both went on to perform with the Kirov, while Godunov performed with the Bolshoi. It occurs to me that maybe -- just maybe -- the public preferred Kirov to Bolshoi "style" for some reason.
The other night I was watching him in Die Hard and decided to watch a sequence in slow motion, and I noted his exceptional grace. I took some teasing in the past for my crush on him from my own lover, because I felt certain there was something really special about him. Now I finally understand. I once danced myself, and I can tell you, he is flawless. Bravo Alexander...you were indeed so special and so exceptional.
Godunov was one of the greatest ballet ever saw, perhaps ever will. Whereas his friend and colleague Baryshnikov was light and petite, this man had a beastly dominating way with all with such animal intensity. One of the brightest stars that ever shined in the ballet universe. Most male dancers look like classical Prince Charming. He looked like an '80's metal star. The man WAS ballet's rock star. He'd be at home standing at the mike. Why do the Russians always get to be the greatest?
Out of those 4 wonderful Russian ballet dancers I think Alexander G. had the most sex appeal!! Not because he was blonde & gorgeous...but because he had a wonderful sense of humor. That's what I find sexy about any man...who has one. He also became a wonderful actor. I will watch his movies EVERYTIME they come on tv. Why do the nicest people always die too young? I really miss him. He will always be one of my favorites.
He is a brave and a veri fine dancer. yes, so must dance the men. like Nijinsky. barishinynikov, Ruzimatov, Nureyev and denis Matvienko,,,,an oothers.....they are the real waderfoul dancers...DANCE FOR EVER!!!!!!!
I love seeing him or any other ballet dancer practice. What rigorous training they go through !!! They have bodies like like sylphs. yet so STRONG, and , I am sure, hearts like racehorses. I like his little smile and sense of Humor here, Also ! Thanks for this !! Delightful !
I've sometimes wondered if part of the reason why the public never warmed to Godunov quite as strongly as they did Nureyev and Baryshnikov might have had something to do with their backgrounds. Both Nureyev and Baryshnikov trained at the Vaganova school and even had the same teacher (Alexander Pushkin) -- both went on to perform with the Kirov, while Godunov performed with the Bolshoi. It occurs to me that maybe -- just maybe -- the public preferred Kirov to Bolshoi "style" for some reason.
OreadNYC 1 month ago
The other night I was watching him in Die Hard and decided to watch a sequence in slow motion, and I noted his exceptional grace. I took some teasing in the past for my crush on him from my own lover, because I felt certain there was something really special about him. Now I finally understand. I once danced myself, and I can tell you, he is flawless. Bravo Alexander...you were indeed so special and so exceptional.
MeredithWaters 2 months ago
@MeredithWaters What an exciting comment, really. True, that's true, everything you said. Thanks.
magnumSuper 2 months ago
Godunov was one of the greatest ballet ever saw, perhaps ever will. Whereas his friend and colleague Baryshnikov was light and petite, this man had a beastly dominating way with all with such animal intensity. One of the brightest stars that ever shined in the ballet universe. Most male dancers look like classical Prince Charming. He looked like an '80's metal star. The man WAS ballet's rock star. He'd be at home standing at the mike. Why do the Russians always get to be the greatest?
DaneYoussef 4 months ago 3
@DaneYoussef Only in ballet))
Thanks, truly great comment.
magnumSuper 4 months ago
@DaneYoussef exactly AND YET doesn't he look ALSO pretty perfect for Siegfried, for ex?? gaah
KalikaInLeather 4 months ago
The Russian plie creates such a different feeling.
rudetuesday 11 months ago
The softer side of Karl.
mormonjoe 1 year ago
He was in Die Hard I, and he's performance as an actor was really great! I love that movie and he's acting in there!
autopsiante 1 year ago
@autopsiante yeah. Look what he said about this movie and his part in it
watch?v=u8BhUXXoJH0
magnumSuper 1 year ago
hahaa he is amaizing but his hair distract me that much hahahah
birbanto24 1 year ago
Out of those 4 wonderful Russian ballet dancers I think Alexander G. had the most sex appeal!! Not because he was blonde & gorgeous...but because he had a wonderful sense of humor. That's what I find sexy about any man...who has one. He also became a wonderful actor. I will watch his movies EVERYTIME they come on tv. Why do the nicest people always die too young? I really miss him. He will always be one of my favorites.
vickiehill1 1 year ago
ah the magic of a simple plie. What wonders it can do!
mags102755 1 year ago
Nice leg warmers, lol.
georgeou 1 year ago
magnumSuper : When you post new photo or video on Alexander Godunov ?
Please : Answer to me !
Thank you very much !
I speak not "RUSSE", but my "Big Papa" spocke the russe and leave in Russia !
xanglat 1 year ago
Somptueux souvenir !
Quelle splendeur !
xanglat 1 year ago
Very Impressive!!!!
Zegismondo 2 years ago
Мастерство не пропьёшь. Молодец Сашка ( from Russia ).
serz1971 2 years ago 3
WHat a beautiful dancer!!!
norm58 2 years ago
great great great really great
pediatrapaola 2 years ago
He is a brave and a veri fine dancer. yes, so must dance the men. like Nijinsky. barishinynikov, Ruzimatov, Nureyev and denis Matvienko,,,,an oothers.....they are the real waderfoul dancers...DANCE FOR EVER!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!! GUDUNOV for ever!!!!!!!!
miguelcas 2 years ago 9
I love seeing him or any other ballet dancer practice. What rigorous training they go through !!! They have bodies like like sylphs. yet so STRONG, and , I am sure, hearts like racehorses. I like his little smile and sense of Humor here, Also ! Thanks for this !! Delightful !
IndigoRose9 2 years ago
Thank you for the video!!! Godunov forever!!!
zazzza1 2 years ago
What a marvellous dancer!
valeriealmamarie 2 years ago
Wow, he so good , he dance the way men should dance.
Thank you for the video.
pukiripu 2 years ago
The Prince of the Princes!
HelgaMaq 2 years ago 2