When (and if) I get to Heaven, I want to perform this ballet with the same skill and elegance of these talented dancers. So beautiful!
@timardner52777 жыл бұрын
I seriously used the same idea with the snowflakes projected on the cyc while lighting a local nutcracker production!
@mandeloo94047 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite part of the Nutcracker
@jeanreno78468 жыл бұрын
I too have seen the Arab Dance in hundreds of variations. And this one is doubtless the most off-key and absurd (and more than a little creepy) versions ever. And as for the "erotic" touches they make me want to jump out my skin and flee the theater. By the way couldn't they have found a slightly less grotesque third-world representative (nice hear cut by the way) to slouch around the stage--they must be a dime a dozen. NB I think I'll stick with the (slightly less hip, but infinitely better educated) companies such as the Mariinsky, the Bolshoi or even the Moskva ballet.
@celticeyesmorriganrising9298 жыл бұрын
I second your opinion, there is nothing Arabian or dreamy about it, yes it is erotic, its eroticism is clumsy at best. MY FAVORITE IS WENDY WHELANS INTERPRETATION.
@robbygirl78637 жыл бұрын
Not too many people share your opinion
@LuisaFernandaGonzalez22057 жыл бұрын
To be honest I don't see anything grotesque in this, I actually enjoy the fact that they added an erotic touch to the variation because the music is very slow and sexy, and still delicate. Actually, if you watch "the taming of the shrew" BY THE BOLSHOI BALLET there is A LOT of sex, and its very agresive and strong, and it still will be beautiful. There is nothing wrong with making an allusion to sex. By the way, saying saying "third-world representative" is quite offensive.
@robbygirl78637 жыл бұрын
I agree about the "third world" comment being offensive, really didn't understand that. Anyway I just recently saw the Moscow Ballet perform the Nutcracker (DEC 2016) and the dance was ALMOST identical to this one. Apparently the choreographer of some of the best dancers in the world was inspired by this piece.
@mandeloo94047 жыл бұрын
Not sure if racism or just narcissistic stupidity (?)
@robbygirl78639 жыл бұрын
A visual and prolific masterpiece.
@roulampakali14429 жыл бұрын
Incredible! Many Congratulations!
@bellatrix194610 жыл бұрын
I saw the "Arab Dance" in hundreds of versions. This is without doubt one of the best. A touch of only slightly indicated erotic touch the viewer goes under the skin, the movements flow into one another - just great. Had a better backdrop but deserves one anyway only focuses on the marvelous pair of dancers.
@dancefreakxo790911 жыл бұрын
@BalletGirl314 It's the pas de deux (duet) before the Waltz of the Snowflakes Corps :)
@luvsime12 жыл бұрын
wow
@mariasoda450212 жыл бұрын
I have to say ive seen a lot of arabian dances and im usually very disappointed. They dont have a true awe to them, but this one really captures the music with their dance and every gesture. Its sensual , flexible, and with beautiful lines like arabic dances should be.
@xxTheLocketxx12 жыл бұрын
i feel like clara shouldn't go on pointe; she's supposed to be a little girl: i think being on pointe just adds years to her and she doesn't look like a child
@TresTaylor12 жыл бұрын
Love love love!!! Awesome! :)
@girasueli12 жыл бұрын
is wonderful! Can you tell me the name of the music played at the beginning of the video? thank you!
@theonlypeggers12 жыл бұрын
Mr Brooks, you are magical! I've seen many Arabian dances, yours is beautiful. You are beautiful!!
@spreadyl12 жыл бұрын
While I was still a young teenager, I worked with Cindy on the national tour of the King & I. I remember I was initially really bratty around her but then warmed up to her. She left a few months into the production, but she was really a very sweet person. I have a photo of her and I from the show, my mother had framed it initially because it was a good photo, but knowing of her passing, it's more than just a memento now.
@twilarila9813 жыл бұрын
@pennydesouza It's called "TIgris". Its on all mac computers. I think It's a Jingle :)
@MrMrMrprofessor13 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Music is wonderful and they make a nice Acro Duo. Very well done
@BootyBallerina13 жыл бұрын
o my god ii wisshh i was herr lolllll
@kmusicmuse13 жыл бұрын
I went to college with Cyndi - what happened?
@lafilleindigo13 жыл бұрын
Of all the "chocolate" arabic dances from the nutcracker this is one of my top favorites if not my favorite!
@pennydesouza13 жыл бұрын
What was the music used over the opening credits?
@airachica14 жыл бұрын
@muneca2132336 lol, i know, i'm not... completely... hopelss xD
@muneca213233614 жыл бұрын
@airachica well THIS is closer than Barbie lol ;-)
@muneca213233614 жыл бұрын
@airachica...When Tchaikovsky wrote the Nutcracker suite, the different dances in the "Land of the Sweets" were written to connect each Country with a delicacy: * Spanish Dance: Chocolate * Arabian Dance: Coffee * Chinese Dance: Tea * Russian Dance: Candy Canes * Mother Ginger: Bon-bons * Reed Flutes: Marzipan * Waltz of the Flowers * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy It was a pretty sophisticated form of assimilation for the era it was written =)
@airachica14 жыл бұрын
@muneca2132336 Let me be honest, I don't know much about ballet and it's not one of my hobbies. But when I think about ballet I think of france, england, russia or such cultures. I am NOT saying that arabians shouldn't or can't dance ballet, not at all.
@muneca213233614 жыл бұрын
@airachica May I ask why ballet, and Arabian style clothing do not mix?? Ballet is about a choreographer taking music, and bringing it to life, and if I was Tchaikovsky I would be proud of ALL of the different interpretations that have been made out of the suite...if you had to choreograph "Flight of the bumblebee" would you put your dancers in horsefly costumes?? I didn't think so SMDH
@DrJohnsMusicalEmporium14 жыл бұрын
Just stunning and gorgeous. The way this piece of music was meant to be danced!
@Monster876114 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was great! It must of been really hard to do those fouttès in that dress!
@Monster876114 жыл бұрын
Wow! That was great! It must have been really hard to do those fouttes in that dress!
@t_1234-b6q14 жыл бұрын
i LOVE this version!!!
@Nachomama114 жыл бұрын
Miss you ♥ Love you so much
@dtsuitcase14 жыл бұрын
Awesome. The best Arabian I can find on youtube! Thanks for the inspiration.
@dancingluar14 жыл бұрын
beautiful song!! beautiful ballet!!!!
@AlexiaMariaOrihuela14 жыл бұрын
SoooOoo beautiful , and elegant , ......so much talent.LOVEEE IT !!!
@thesilvershining14 жыл бұрын
This is as about as sensual as dance can ever possibly get. Oh my GOD this was amazing. Truly lived up to the music. Wow.
@LomeLindi14 жыл бұрын
Ballet can be done in street clothes nowadays. This is also one of the most famous ballets in ballet history, and this part has ALWAYS been performed in Arabian clothes. Just for future reference.
@airachica15 жыл бұрын
oh... well, i'm not the biggest ballet fan, so i guess i didn't knew the obvious XD
@arrowchild15 жыл бұрын
this is what it's from, airachica, the variations section of The Nutcracker...it's a very famous section, usually danced in 'arabian' costuming
@airachica15 жыл бұрын
uhh... no ??
@Mamapizzaboys15 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of the Arabian Dance in the Nutcracker?
@dreamy.x.roblox15 жыл бұрын
Soo amazing!! I loved it. So creative and beautiful.
@airachica15 жыл бұрын
it's not that they aren't good, but it looks a bit weird... ballet in aabian clothes? you know, typical arabian clothes, it doesn't quite match. however, they are really talented
@ohhsnapitsSTEPH15 жыл бұрын
wow that was amazing! this choreographer is VERY creative, haven't seen choreography like this anywhere! the girl has great control and amazing extentions! keep up the fantastic work!
@89krysie15 жыл бұрын
WOW! All the other nutcrackers i've seen and danced in cannot compare to this arabian. This choreography truly grasps the sexyness of the music. I wish I could see their faces!
@Australiagrl15 жыл бұрын
very beautiful! what's the intro song used for the credits at the beginning?
@amphixious15 жыл бұрын
sexy
@vanecherry15 жыл бұрын
Claps claps & Claps!!!!! is so amazinggg!!!! lov it!