Black Swan Act III Fouettés from above (with text) - Isabella Boylston

[@juliacarmony4662]

“bAlLeT iS nOt A sPoRt” sheesh!

[@waffleaffle231]

Anyone who says that has never attempted ballet lmao

[@littleleakyleakythere]

It's not a sport bc sport has an actual definition, but that doesn't mean it's not very challenging and impressive when people do it. edit: if you think you're going to change my mind or say something I haven't heard, you're wrong and you aren't. You're just going to make me very unpleasant to have a conversation with. Please read the actual words I've said, not what you feel like I said because your feelings are hurt, before responding. Thank you.

[@waffleaffle231]

@@littleleakyleakythere ballet fits within that definition. It is an activity that requires a lot of physical exertion and risk of injury, and dance competitions are a thing. It's taught with a mix of techniques used in art and sports.

[@lauren1454]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@waffleaffle231honestly it depends entirely on your definition of sport. For example, the Oxford English Dictionary requires an element of direct competition against others to be an integral part of the activity (so ballet probably wouldn’t qualify). Maybe only competition ballet? Like how ‘gaming’ is not a sport - just a hobby or a job, but esports is? However, if you define sport more broadly (e.g. Mercian Webster’s definition which just requires physical (or actually any) activity engaged in for pleasure) then ballet definitely qualifies. If you look at the etymology of the word, it comes from the Old English “disport”, which simply means pastime - no requirement for physical activity at all, although it was usually used in reference to physical pursuits. In turn, “disport” traces back to Old French and in turn Latin, for words meaning (roughly) “to carry away”. It basically means that the activity is supposed to move your attention away from serious matters - so baking or painting could be a sport if we take an etymological approach! I think ballet should qualify as a sport, but definitional arguments are always going to be tricky because there is no single definition. I guess the person you’re replying to is simply working off a different dictionary to both you and me!

[@MirA12334]

​@@littleleakyleakythereapparently darts is a sport. Let that sink in. You know languages change. Maybe we need different words for sport?

[@madelynlanier7728]

LOVE the swan arms its so awesome that you can come up with some variation in the artistry in seconds and still pull it off. So talented!!! ❤️

[@annettedipianduni3253]

Watch Tamara Rojo, she turns double fouettes

[@user-dq8mg9do6x]

Зачем так долго крутить? Мучения ...и без этого красиво всё

[@katek.4692]

⁠@@user-dq8mg9do6x “Why take so long to turn?” Unless Google Translate got something wrong here, I don't know why this is a question, especially when Isabella says on the screen that she reminds herself to relax and stay on the music. Now, if you can't read English, then I understand. Ultimately, she's not “taking so long to turn.” She is staying on the music as she turns, which is something that takes skill and musicality.

[@nadyarek]

@@katek.4692they were asking why she had to do it so many times, this movement is beautiful by itself and they consider the repetition unnecessary. But I think the ability to do it shows the skill. If it is in the dance, then there’s some idea behind it

[@ya3_m1k03]

@@user-dq8mg9do6xbecause it’s a way to travel downstage without making the dance seem too busy

[@amybishop666]

Im oddly obsessed w the floor lol what a gorgeous stage to perform upon

[@daughteroftheHighest.]

Oh me too!!! ❤ God bless you, Jesus Loves you. ✝️🤍🕊️

[@nataliemorton5568]

That floor caught my eye right away! I don't think that is odd at all- it is very unusual. ☺

[@alexandraf.5418]

RIGHT? That stage floor is B-E-A-UTIFUL.

[@narcissisticabusechronicle6586]

I didn't even notice it until you mentioned it!😅

[@minikitty7835]

Everything is very beautiful ❤

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

Mad respect for all the dancers out there who are dying but never show it.

[@basbleupeaunoire]

yes!

[@sherimorgan7107]

Yes! Id be walking off stage like an old drunk I'd be so dizzy i wouldn't know up from down 😂

[@kitty-tx2ss]

this is why ballet is a sport

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

@@kitty-tx2ss Exactly, but at the same time it's a mixture between a sport and acting, some athletes don't mind expressing their tiredness after they have played. That does not apply to dancers, they have to keep on smiling and also acting even if their feet are falling apart.

[@aliveslice]

This is exactly why I don't like it. I know damn well it's uncomfortable and I don't enjoy that. It's visible too

[@notaspeck6104]

Never understood why some people think ballet is easy.

[@tswain92_]

Because they've never had to hold a position steady and turn or been en pointe in their lives.

[@YoheeQueen]

Because another aspect of being a ballerina is to make the steps look so natural that it looks deceivingly easy.

[@Phia525]

Those people are probably misogynistic and think that any female dominated field is automatically easy or low effort cus “women do it how hard could it be?”

[@misterae6430]

People dont consider the cpnstant turnout making simple ballet steps 10 times harder

[@AR-yd2nd]

Are there people who think that?

[@madisondean1074]

That is the most gorgeous Odile tutu I have ever seen!!!!!! It's interesting to get a view of the ballerina dancing from above. It actually shows that she's moving. I apologize for those who speak to me in a different language. I shall try to translate.

[@_valaeria_]

Stunning!

[@madisondean1074]

100% agreed!@@_valaeria_

[@horse_addictforlife_ECuestrian]

@@dajtoad1 Everyone moves during fouettes, sometimes they are actually supposed to move. You can see she travels to the front so personally I would say it's a controlled travel and not an accident.

[@horse_addictforlife_ECuestrian]

@@dajtoad1 Dude I literally do ballet in vocational levels and we've been doing fouettes for ages. Sometimes you travel forward to get to the wing you run off into. You're not expected to stay directly on the spot. You rarely ever see anyone travelling backwards. It kind of like the Don Quixote solo at the end of the act with turns in fifth- she travels forward in her releves. You do that to travel forward to where you want to go. At least I do. Some choreo requires you to travel forward. And not every Swan Lake choreo is the same.

[@kpopstan._8983]

​@@dajtoad1 🤡

[@MF-qf7bs]

The physical stanima of ballet never cease to amaze me. The beauty of ballet is enthralling.

[@Undomaranel]

"Stanima". Right there with "Valentime's".

[@Alex_Bell79]

My husband pronounces stamina as stanima 😂

[@lakeshoreshepherds741]

🎯🎯🎯🎯❤️💗❤️💗 Sometimes people don’t realize how much strength, stamina, balance, poise, gracefulness, power, training, endurance, comes along with ballet

[@lakeshoreshepherds741]

@@Alex_Bell79 😂😂😂 It could be worse.. 😂😂😂🎉

[@Undomaranel]

@@lakeshoreshepherds741 Because we recognize that disfiguring your feet just so you can wear skin tight outfits dancing love stories and betrayals for crowds isn't the most virtuous of ways to become graceful, strong, etc.

[@harrietbryant7772]

Isabella Boylston!! Why am I not surprised?! Such beauty and grace, not to mention strength and control. She’s always right on top, like she should be.

[@PotatoesAreNeat]

Beauty, grace, strength, and control. Incredible for sure.

[@mAdMar299]

People SEVERALLY underestimate how much work, blood, sweat, and tears ballerinas/ balle dancers put into their performances.

[@AdrianaBooker]

These are hard in general and doing them in pointe shoes makes it 1000x harder. The strength, agility and balance it takes to do these turns is unimaginable, bravo !!!!!!

[@roddo1955]

It actually makes it 456 times harder. A 1000 times?😂 you CLEARLY have never danced at the top level. A thousand times, indeed....😂😂😂😂

[@KateLate____]

I think I was a nothing special dancer who quit at 16 and didn't go to a remotely prestigious school. I remember doing these for a full set of whatever music. Only on my left leg, turning right. And way fewer en pointe. I suspect the challenge in this video is that they're fast, and also that she's already just done an entire dance right before it!!

[@a_little_bit_of_marissa3310]

32 fuettes are so tiring!! U did them so nicely!!! I’ve been working on mine hurts about every time 😂

[@Lindsey0007]

I may have miscounted, but i thought she did 16 fouetté turns… I counted by each time she spotted. Plus 2 turns after, however those she wasn’t spotting, moreso they seemed like turns to release the momentum from all those fouettés, so Idk if you’d describe them as pirouettes? Or just extra turns? But if you include those I counted 18.

[@sofiarchaga62]

​@@Lindsey0007 I am pretty sure this is the end, thats why it seems not much, and i counted 18 fouttes.

[@BekSep]

​I caught 20 but the recording definitely started when Isabella traveled beyond the wings so it could actually be seen on video.❤

[@a_little_bit_of_marissa3310]

@@Lindsey0007 the video started during the middle of the 32 this is the part of the thirty two fuettes in swan lake it’s one of the most famous ballet sections! The music, costume, swan arms, and set is very recognizable so that’s why I said 32🫠👍🏻

[@annhalton1963]

Fou means crazy in French.

[@hanacinnabun]

They make it look so easy 😭

[@cloed0ll]

Right 😭

[@Carriedawayncaffinated]

People don't understand the unbelievable control she has on her turns!!! And that Swan-like improv with her arms at the finish....PERFECTION❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@roddo1955]

"PeOple dOn'T UNdERstand.... " 😂😂 it always sounds like a whiny toddler in my head when I read comments that start like that.

[@natashavanova1157]

control of her turns - )))))) на 15 обороте, я испугалась, что этот "лебедь" улетит в оркестровую яму ... соntrol...

[@viki56k88]

@@natashavanova1157 Убила бы всех музыкантов. Повезло

[@viki56k88]

Как за кулисы не улетела? Всю сцену проехала. Публика в восторге😢

[@57ot]

Зато мощная, как блендер 💪🏻

[@user-cc9jw9um4i]

И чуть не упала в конце🤫

[@veraglazunova5826]

Тоже удивлена восторгу комментаторов и публики)

[@user-ux6ve9tf6t]

Ура, адекватный комментарий

[@oksfin2291]

Грация перевесила 😂

[@Gilliebeany]

I just know her Charlie horses are next level

[@shhh3720]

I love that ballet still gives off the vibes of the 1800s it’s so magical

[@gridspir]

I love you telling it like it is! 👍 The secret to ballet is making it “look” so effortless, as if floating, but that’s farrrr from the truth! You have to be a trained athlete to pull of these moves - as well as an actress to make it look like a pure delight though your muscles are on fire… (or whatever other e-motion needs to be expressed!). Beautiful! You danced beautifully! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@kassjazzy]

The respect I have for these dancers, it's dedication on another level👏

[@gigachad594]

Me probably nowhere physically able to do one of those rotations Also me “ I could do that”

[@quietone748]

Wow. The swan arms made it, you know

[@CindyMac4104]

The fact that she can spin that many times and keeps on going over and over and over again…but doesn’t fall??? That IS a miracle! BRAVO! 🌹🤗

[@Remhad]

Ballet has to be one of the toughest sports out there.

[@nuhrenholt]

Just watching that makes me feel like my calf is gonna fall off!

[@orangejuice782]

the amount of training, blood, sweat, and tears it takes to get to this level is astounding! absolutely magnificent work

[@zbrooke6616]

idk why exactly but when everyone started cheering, I started tearing up. I guess it's just that she's already so tired and spent, pushing through for this big finish, and it creates something so magical for the audience. this is what art is.

[@roddo1955]

It's not the finish, though. Halfway through the coda.

[@lucyshepherd3187]

GIRRLLLL YOU ATE THAT UP. My mom was in all sorts of dance stuff like jazz, ballet, gymnastics, tap, etc. I have no idea how she did all that like i have so much respect for ballerinas 😂❤

[@SAMsamSAMsam70]

Much respect for those ladies who perform magic, yet they bear the pain of their feet ❤❤❤❤!

[@Morimegami]

omg from above it could be seen 😱😢 you are so amazing and professional in keep it going and make of look so effortless ❤😍

[@tereseczimbal8099]

The audience celebrates and encourages! A Prima Ballerina!!!

[@changbins_left_tittie]

amazing how ballerinas make the dances look effortless

[@Tefisheep]

Stunning. Just stunning, the arms are worth it, double stunning!

[@mikoeaw]

THE SWAN ARMS AT THE END ARE PERFECT, YOU MADE IT LOOK INCREDIBLE ❤❤❤

[@Tamsina21]

True athleticism and beauty brava ❤

[@yourcousinthrocky]

crazy how ballet is basically a sport and an art all in one

[@roddo1955]

Why is that crazy?

[@HuvecsGD]

It is just a art

[@yourcousinthrocky]

@@HuvecsGD not just

[@genn-a-C-436]

I was taught to have the body and stamina of an athlete but make it look easy and graceful. EVERY part of her body is working together. Both legs, both arms, upper and lower back, stomach, head snaps around when spotting, lungs feel like they're going to burst...that last pose has to look effortless and no gasping for air until off stage.

[@christianhadsell8915]

Absolutely beautiful. Perfection. Bravo! I absolutely LOVE Swan Lake. It's a masterpiece. Not just any ballerina can be the Black or White Swan. These ballerinas are THE BEST ballerinas with PERFECT form, PERFECT lines, PERFECT timing and a stage presence that only come from someone born to be these roles.

[@nataliemorton5568]

So when ballerinas are spinning & spinning with a smile, it's really not a smile, it's a grimace because she is in big-time pain!!!!! 😭

[@roddo1955]

She's not. Stop being such a predictable ballet video commentator. We're not in constant pain. Stop making pain fetish internet comments for likes .

[@Pineapple_Cheasecake]

That’s incredible!!!! You’re legs must _ache_

[@Reanneb75]

I don’t get when people say talent, TALENT MEANING dedication; hard work and time and effort. It takes failing and falling but always getting back up. That’s talent✨

[@ashleexanna]

You are awesome BJ! & Thanks Serge and Michael for coming on and sharing your knowledge with us and for being BRAVE AF. So much respect to you both.

[@annefitz7346]

Bravo. You’re amazing. In all your roles. 💕👏

[@whitneyriddle1088]

Best part is, that was only 18 of the 32 she did. There’s a reason Odette/Odile is the hardest role in classical ballet!

[@TJD63]

I fell carrying the trash can in this morning. This dance is perfection to me. Much respect!

[@jazzyrice6313]

Ballerinas are some of the most insanely talented athletes I’ve ever seen, amazing performance!!

[@alexl.9602]

Its like a 20 hour shift in 32 fuettes 😂 my puppy's, piggys, and calves would be HOWLING! Awesome job girl! 👏

[@kellyb4]

The athleticism of ballet dancers is something to behold. Wow.

[@David-yh7up]

Your commitment to the art of ballet is much appreciated!❤❤❤

[@user-yc4tu6zi2d]

you are the most elegant black swan i have ever seen 😮 i’ve always lovedddd this ballet and you did it perfectly 🎉

[@antoniomorales5533]

As a dancer who trained in many genres competitively while growing up, I was always told “DANCE IS NOT A SPORT!” Meanwhile the same people telling me that would get winded, and breathe through their mouth just by walking up the steps 😂🤣 Now I’m a coach at 23 and still have the performances and stamina of a teenager!!! Thank you dance gods 😝🙏🏼

[@Dr.Frogerston]

Ballerinas are just built different wtf

[@doortjegerrits2542]

Yess I can feel it in my calves already just by watching 😭

[@Valariel]

Ballet is the art of making incredibly difficult things look effortless.

[@MrBubblygoodness]

Genuine question, are you suppose to travel that much?

[@MrQbenDanny]

"Such a relief you didn't wind up in the orchestra pit." Let's raise the bar on this famous coda mi amore... Next time.

[@TraciFix]

Absolutely amazing, not everyone has the stamina for ballet. The training to be able to do this is hard. I appreciate and admire all dancers.

[@kymber5817]

In the audience we LIVE for this moment!

[@jenjimgb]

Is she meant to be moving forward so much?

[@roddo1955]

Yes. She moves forward, he moves behind her to get to his 'starting position' in the corner to start his tour jete sequence.

[@jenjimgb]

@@roddo1955 thank you!

[@zoyadulzura7490]

All of those feelings are understandable, but none is visible in her flawless performance.

[@Emily-kd2zv]

i love how people become increasingly excited with each spin

[@maxrain4204]

I love the cheering while you're still going to encourage you

[@ieishah]

at one point you pull yourself onto the rhythm and it is just so satisfying! so damn good!

[@sassymermaid_101]

Watching this after watching Blackswan the movie just hits different

[@mattstevenssbigbearjukebox2066]

I'm always in such awe of ballet dancers... You make it look so effortless! Bravo!

[@TheSpaceMomma]

I remember the “calves falling off” feeling in ballet

[@casink722]

I know it’s a lot but I think I would so high off of the applause and validation that I wouldn’t care 😭 this is gorgeous

[@sommersprossenalarm4641]

Thank You for your sacrifice! It is absolutely beautyful! ❤

[@jessicaballagh0926]

This is always a fun part to watch but I'm obsessed with how beautiful this stage is, especially while you do your perfect turns on it😮

[@elisabethm9655]

And making it look so smooth and effortless is the piece de resistance!❤❤❤

[@YmustTh3w0rldG0r0und]

Those are so fun to do. To nail it perfectly, that's another thing.

[@Myexistenceisirrelivant-]

I can already feel my body aching just from watching this (partly because my legs are already DYING after horseriding yesterday, but yk)- ballet must be hard work!

[@transmutemineralore]

You just gave everyone in the audience an unforgettable experience. Bravo!

[@poorthing]

I often wonder at Americans obsessed with football ....not to compare apples & oranges.....but I will: Are you friggin' serious???? These are the athletes I admire and would build a stadium to perform & I would reward the dancers with name recognition, brand endorsements worth millions along with the multi-million dollar contracts Brava to this outstanding athlete Isabella Boylston

[@fightingwithfelines]

Former comp dancer here and I never understood why people seem to think anyone can dance and that it’s super easy. It takes a lot of coordination strength and balance

[@Sock_Eater69]

That's why we love watching. We know you are pushing yourself and we think it's amazing!

[@hakichan94]

You make it look so effortless, really amazing.

[@NoricaPt]

YOU ARE FRIKING KILLING IT I CANT BELIVE IT

[@sjdelacy7712]

Absolutely beautiful. I love Act III.

[@scabpuppytheworst9165]

I am obsessed with the stage floor

[@lbon5479]

I've never seen a stage floor that looks so beautiful before. It's normally just black. Gorgeous. And of course the dancing is incredible!

[@roddo1955]

It's never actually black. Stage floors look like this to pick up the stage lighting and diffuse it. You can make the floor look any colour this way.

[@simplylily7819]

Ahhh I cannot stop replaying the end! It’s such a gorgeous finish!

[@alarachel]

First video I’ve seen from you and instant sub , wow! Amazing job 👏🏼

[@dianatah5342]

Such mesmerizing performance!!! That was great honestly, can't imagine the work put into it 💙💙

[@valeriepagendarm6376]

I love this. I remember when ballerinas decided to change it. To me it wasn’t as thrilling. But this is really spectacular and the arms!❤️

[@tehliah05]

Ugh don’t get me started on fouettés!! lol your videos are giving me nostalgia ❤❤❤

[@Reviiaton]

Watching this just before my ballet class. Thanks for the inspiration you are incredible ❤

[@scouth2429]

What a view that’s brilliant and of course your dancing as well. ❤

[@TheLionessGoddess]

Ballerinas are the epitome of grace and discipline.💛✨

[@the.moons.son5000]

SCREAMING! That was so elegant and clean and beautiful and gorgeous. UGH! I Need new words for this! ❤❤❤❤

[@Imme_begin]

I can’t even imagine how that feels! But it is beautiful to watch.

[@xoxomori]

absolutely incredible!!!

[@67ChevyImpala]

I’ve always had high such respect for ballerinas. Pointe is such a hard form of art to master and I’ve seen what it does to your feet. Keep up the good, hard, but beautiful work!! ❤

[@johanarochova-ec6ze]

Im OBSESSED with your dress and overall the look!! LOVE IT! And the dancing? STUNNING! Love it you’re so pretty ❤

[@MsKaletha1]

I have so much respect for these lovely dancers and the craft. I know this was hard asf!!! Bravo👏👏

[@user-dr9mn7qu2u]

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.

[@bayleightan]

This is INCREDIBLE!! Idk how you don't look super dizzy after it

[@free2tingleasmr918]

Incredible! Brought me to tears a bit

[@dacksonflux]

Ballet: 60% grace and control 40% torture survival strats

[@juleekramer3461]

That is how my legs feel just standing at the sink brushing my teeth! Great job!!

[@darthmaul2005]

Wowww that is stunning and very impressive. You look gorgeous out there

[@anthonyprather1670]

Art is sharing but a sacrifice. It’s for outward enjoyment and reflection. Artist just perfect.

[@Eviemwrites]

The roar of the crowd just shows how hard this is!