Alexandra Ansanelli Sleeping Beauty

Act I: Rose Adagio & solo

[@nuritgrunfeld8340]

She's a stunning dancer!

[@rufusred44]

Thank God for KZbin having so many films of the beautiful Alexandra Ansanelli, one of the best ballerinas to ever emerge from New York City Ballet from any generation. The fact that she can do a purely classical Aurora, reminiscent of Fonteyn, without any shred of the, I'll just say it, dreaded Balanchine affectation, is a testament to her talent and the hard work she put into this performance. This is one of the best first act Sleeping Beauty's I've ever seen and I'm a former member of American Ballet Theatre so I've seen some of the best. Of course I could kick myself that I didn't see her dance EVERYTHING when I had the opportunity. God love her.

[@philzmusic8098]

Yes, she radiates joy as Fonteyn did---and those rock solid balances!

[@dancer2189]

Is this with royal!!!??

[@rufusred44]

Yes, most definitely.

[@kimcurtis8676]

Very good,but not Fonteyn.

[@genlyai5055]

@@kimcurtis8676 thank gawud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@genlyai5055]

@@kimcurtis8676 VASTLY SUPERIOR to Peggy Hookham.

[@eg5660]

The amount of coughing in this video, Jesus. I feel sorry for the people that were there lol