Kirov Ballet Company Class!!!!!

[SuperAndrewFACE]

They make it look like death.

[camille32087]

Fonteyn was the most famous ballerina in the west because Russia was closed off to the rest of the world. Only Russians got to see russian ballet during the 40s-50s for the most part. They did tour some, but if russian dancers wanted to remain with another company, they had to flee their country. Look at the politics, in the 40s, Russia and Cuba were communist, Italy was Fascist, France was practically rebuilding itself from the ground up...of course Fonteyn was the chosen one.

[Jeenn15]

russian technique is shit! british ballet has pure clasicalism and artistry russians are cheats

[Lauriefishbone]

@Jeenn15 I think Russian ballet needs the strongest discipline and technique. You can't just say it's shit, cause it's fantastic. By the way, Russia is the leading ballet country with the Vaganova technique. So they are definitely not shit. The Russians work their buts off for ballet too, so you can at least be a little nicer.

[pediatrapaola]

@Jeenn15 yes and dame margot the greatest dancer of all times and the queen the woman better dressed in the world.

[tedsler]

@Jeenn15 Please elaborate this statement, I am dying to hear why Vaganova technique is cheat, and english is so superior :)

[stephmasha]

They take my breath away. The girl in the green unitard especially. It's hard to believe actual flesh and blood human beings can achieve that technical level

[OJTS007]

no technique? but i guess thats russian for you... i will admit they get their legs up and turned out like crazy, but if all the in-between steps are without concentration and breathe, then theres no need to dance, my attention isnt being held on their quality, just their quantity of flexablilty...

but thats y i hate gymnastics ballet compared to classical ballet

[Flipdance]

Yes, Virginia,

OJTS007 is another Cecchetti/RAD progenitor criticizing the future of classical ballet. Too bad s/he doesn't realize those non-methodologies are becoming as dead to classical ballet as Latin and Sanskrit are to language.

[OJTS007]

I think that you have failed to realize, dear flipdick, that classical ballet is called "classical" ballet for a reason: because its classic! clean technique isnt a thing of the past, its something to be improved over the years not forgotten. the point of ballet is to express yourself and tell a story through personal expression, and perfect movement.... technique is what puts the pieces together and without it, you cant call it ballet. thats wat sets the artists apart from the idiots.

[DorkusMalorkus5]

Are you serious? Russian ballet is know for it's technique! The Kirov is famous for being military like which is why it's one of the best ballet companies in the world.

[OJTS007]

how can u say that russian technique is so amazing for the art of ballet when u comare it to "being military like"....???? does that make any sense

[DorkusMalorkus5]

I can say it quit easily. They are such amazing dancers because their training is so "military like" and intense. They practice hours on end every day from the time they're like, 10 and don't take any shit, that's why they're so renowned. But I see there's not point wasting my time on you, seeing how you're one of those people who doesn't actually enjoy the art of ballet, only starting arguments with everyone.

[OJTS007]

like.... ummmm.... like omg! they're like... ummmm? then dont waste ur time, and FYI im pretty damn sure i know a lot about the art of ballet! thats y im making this argument!!!??? like....

[DorkusMalorkus5]

Aaaaahahahahahaa...you're funny because you think I care what your thoughts are. You're pathetic. Are you seriously trying to insult me with your cute little comment? You're a disgusting excuse for a person and an insult to ballet. I refuse to waste any more of my time on you. I have already wasted too much as it is. Have fun in your little world.

[BalletDancerAmerica]

I agree, the Kirov has some of the best ballet dancers in the world.

[wooddog15]

oh my god! their promenades!!! their feet barely move!!!

[DanceActSing4life]

thats what i aspire to be! its so breathtaking!

[frenchpianoman]

and what about the french technic at opera garnier in paris ?

[totallymime]

Russian technique is the strongest...I think. My teachers were taught at the Kirov.

[hrgiger234]

totallymime, you cant say russian technique is the strongest just because you have had most of your training with that technique...the balanchine method and the french ballet style are just as demanding...you should make yourself more rounded as a dancer by studying these techniques then maybe you have room to talk.

[astghikaguero]

I disagree: I have trained in the Vaganova method as well as Cecchetti and Balanchine, and find the Russian style much more strong.

[Consofdance]

@totallymime yes! Agree!

[lkstonez]

i know that last excerscise, well i cant do it but i know it from this other kirov documentery called back stage at the kirov, its so awesome and so worth watching, it made me cry,

[JacquelyneWilkerson]

they make it look so bloody easy!!!

[honeylamburden]

...i really love kirov when it comes to extensions...

[amusicaluniverse]

what a beautiful leg extention!

[starzlem93]

dang they're sooo cooool!!!

[letsskitri]

NOOOOSSA!

[titanicluver2]

wow! they are amazing!

[dancinfroge]

They should be. It's a company class!

[turkeyballerina]

just see my ballet school that was great coming soon in youtube...!!!

[bigposercroise]

There is a tradition in Russian training that everything done at the barre is done in the center, from the first year of training. It improves balance, strength, and increases concentration and stage presence. Try many of the exercises in the center on demi-pointe or pointe.

[PICKLETREE]

I love how they do that. We've done entire classes in the center before, and it's certainly a challenge.

The only thing is, they were all dancing with lots of clothes on - I don't think I could do that! I like plain leotard and tights so I can really see everything. And that way, you feel like more of a ballerina, too!

[danceillusions13]

i wish i could lift my led that high!

[MahddesonMAHYEM]

GAH!

Same here...

I can barely keep my leg at a 90 degree angle...

[pyrodarts]

One of thier 1975 grads teaches at my ballet school!

[russianballetvideo]

What is this 1975 grad's name?

[icarrus4u]

That girl in the middle is cuttin up with ALL THAT TURNOUT in a la second... wurk!

[HappylilDancer]

WOW that is really amazing. I can't go without a bar... lol.. i think it would be hard... but for those who can do it... wow im impressed

[Eriam91]

I've taken a master class with their ballet master this fall in Ottawa. They are just amazing.

[pulevilla]

wai

[Clockmouth]

OMG! i wish i could lift my leg like that!

[yonjooheero]

That girl who was center-front was just...GAAAH!

Her turn out is just wonderfully beeyooteepull. O___O

[drystzz]

amazing dancer

[kmihara11]

Nice to be able to see the Kirov's daily class!

[paraparasakura]

o gosh look at their turnout! so envious

[dancerin2]

that one girl in the front. amazing..

[mcrgirl5851]

wow!!!! amazing dancers!!! I can't believe how high their legs are. I wish i could get my legs to look like that.