Les Sylphides pas de deux - Ivan Nagy & Eleanor D'Antuono

[Firestarjude]

So many lovely details in this performance--thank you!

[zacharyweintraub]

If you look closely at about 2:23, Ivan Nagy uses a different timing for his promenade before kneeling. After the sylphide's whisper, he lifts his head and stretches his arm.

Saying there is a small story in this ballet isn't wrong. I believe Mr.Nagy got the closest of any dancer to meeting Fokine's intention.

I haven't seen any other dancer do this (which doesn't mean he's wrong) and there's about 40 years of "Les Sylphides" and "Chopiniana" posted here on Youtube(if you can find one, share).

[njb43dancer]

wow this is my teacher ?! she was a beautiful dancer 

[Qbendanny]

Glorious Eleonor D' Antuono, you will never be forgotten. Brava for ever!