1997 Alina Somova Vaganova 2nd Yr Student Smallest in Class Mariinsky Ballerina

Beginning and end of class.
The final student shown at the end, Elena Vostrotina, turned into an exceptional ballerina, however that short part at the end, shows what an amazing ballerina, Alina was going to become. People love to praise or criticize her exceptional flexibility and ignore the artistry which was already apparent as a 2nd year Vaganova student. Yes, the exercise is simple, but her musicality which has been wrongly criticized, is clearly visible. Her gorgeous arms and hands which are a Somova trademark, were vastly superior to the other girls. Plus, you can see this little girl was born to perform. She dances the little exercise as if it is a major performance with great use of her head. The other girls go through the routine. This is a characteristic that will always make Alina Somova as a special ballerina. She knows how to perform. Why some people refuse to see her great artistry and call her great musicality as unmusical and cannot recognize the most amazing arms and hands of any principal ballerina in the world, is baffling. They can continue to complain and make up false stories about poor turnout and unpointed toes plus other lies, but all they miss is the greatest principal ballerina in the world today, whose acting as expressed in her performing style here, is beyond belief.

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[DarkAngelsForever]

Jumping on pointe at that young age... When do they usually start doing pointe work in the Vaganova system?

[russianballetvideo]

last half of first year, when students range from 10 -12 years old.

[ponderings123]

Wow such amazing talent at all such young ages. About how old are they...7?

[russianballetvideo]

11 and 12

[MKAKASHIDV2]

i was wondering... what were their age ?amazing video ty :)

[russianballetvideo]

11 and 12

[TheBuggabo]

isn't it crazy how young they look? one commentor guessed about 7, that's what i would guess too. but 11 and 12? the poor things are so underdeveloped... and before you yell at me, i study ballet in a professional school. so i'm not completely ignorant.

[balanchinedancer]

OMG! Even at that early age she had the ability to charm :-) 

[zoyagaft]

Nashi russian devochki ,kak INOPLANETYANKI, v XOROSHEM tolko smisle!

[Lucyballet1994]

omg, in Russia they're already perfect little ballerinas at that young age!

[jinpitakki33]

i actually thought the best girl in the class was the one that was front centre for the exercise. she was beautiful! what's her name?

[DarkAngelsForever]

Alright, thank you :)

[nanoth74]

So nice kids!

[VitoDanser]

I Love Somova!! Her arms her head back and neck are amazing, from the young age you can see a real artist, how tall is she? I bet it is not easy when the dancer is so tall. She is a special ballerina with the great musicality you can see that at young age.

[cocolinabt]

Are they wearing dance belts or is it their underware thats cutting in over the hips?

[2xklopwieisdaar]

@russianballetvideo

I don't think she is doing the exercises like it is a major performance but it is her naturally expression. But stil she is great!!!