This is the 'Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux', choreographed by George Balanchine and danced here by Patricia McBride and Reid Olson in 1984.
At the time, Patricia McBride was with the New York City Ballet, and Reid Olson with the Los Angeles Ballet.
Enjoy this joy!
An elegant, soaring delight, indeed - with wishes of a Merry Christmas to you!
From Mika in Helsinki
mickimm100 2 months ago
hi Mika
glad you liked it
and a very merry xmas and a happy new year!
nick in sydney
nickwallacesmith 2 months ago
Thanks for uploading! I saw a pair of pointe shoes that belonged to her in a dance ship once--they were so petite.
Lissbirds 2 months ago
hi Lissbirds - happy uploading it - i wonder what markova's point shoes were like - her feet seemed so tiny and elegant. thanks for sharing. cheers
nickwallacesmith 2 months ago
Pat McBride was already 42 when this was taped and she stll tetains all her fluidity.
BernardProfitendieu 2 months ago
hi BernardProfitendieu - had no idea of her age at this time, well, yes, the plasticity of her body and movement are amazing - she tetained these qualities (LOL). best
nickwallacesmith 2 months ago