Even if his name were not mentioned, I would know Steven McRae in green with dark hair. His presence, his imperial bearing - all Steven McRae. So glad he is still dancing. Hope this video is current. He is the greatest and most individual danseur in the Royal Ballet.
@sopranosdАй бұрын
These two are beautifully matched both in proportion and gesture. She floats and her arms are perfection. He is Steven McRae, which is all one needs to say. His technique, his effortlessness, and presenting Oberon's masculinity and egotistical grandeur in such a nuanced manner. Oh my gosh this man has it all. And please, this Ashton choreography. So interesting, innovative and intimate. That man was brilliant.
@erpollock2 ай бұрын
Since he embodied the Mad Hatter, Steven McRae has filled his roles with unique personality, individuality, and imagination. The mutual arabesques of Oberon and Titania are superb - the extensions!
@erpollock2 ай бұрын
How wonderful to see Steven McRae in a quite recent leading role in Ashton's The Dream. He has always been - magnificent! May he always dance!
@susanmuir286 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful interpretation of a magic dance. Wonderful.
@meine.alte_SeeleАй бұрын
Anyone else think Steven gets a mischievous look on his face when he dances?
@Prototype-35717 күн бұрын
Steven McRae my beloved 😍
@nicolereding7234 Жыл бұрын
Sublime😮very good match, stunning choreography and beautiful costumes🌻🙏🌹💐🎶
@silkspinner7010 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful so glad it’s on video
@dianatannhauser5320 Жыл бұрын
Exquisite!
@katschs3965 Жыл бұрын
Ethereal! When was this recorded?
@erpollock Жыл бұрын
Is this Ashton or Balanchine? I assume from the title Balanchine, though I don't remember Oberon and Titania in a pas de deux.
@jessiahstalbirds.j.79411 ай бұрын
Ashton. The role was created on Sir Anthoney Mc Dowell, who was the original Akane Takada. There is a recording out there on the internet of Sir Anthony's performance.
@elainejohnson796 Жыл бұрын
I know it's irrelevant and she's a wonderful dancer but I have always wondered why she reduces her ballet point shoes to those ugly stumps. They don't look like they fit her either.
@isabellebrant6057 Жыл бұрын
I was about to say that!
@melissatranfield4054 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter that it's ugly, if they're providing the functionality she needs as a dancer. I would assume they all get properly fitted and have custom made shoes if required.
@silkspinner7010 Жыл бұрын
Breathtakingly beautiful.
@emilygleeson2018 Жыл бұрын
She probably has short toes and a longer vamp made rolling up on to pointe too awkward for the level she's at. Is it the most beautiful foot in the world? No. But sometimes beautiful shoes make for more problems. I'd hate to have roll up issues especially in this ballet which has so many delicate steps and movements and requires such precision that adding in bad shoes? Pass XD