Ballet Competition Part 2 | JOFFREY ELITE EP 7

[@forrestgump5315]

kind of wished they played the music that the dance was choreographed to instead of covering it up with the regular intense music

[@kaitlynelizabethxo]

Should have used none copyrighted music, especially when you're making a show featuring it.

[@mizzymsp]

or yknow.. ask permission to use it in the show

[@LoyaFrostwind]

Is that why the music was awful? It makes it seem that the dancers have no sense of rhythm. Bad editing.

[@jeniffergamble5461]

Tristin filsinger ik

[@aimeeguichard4906]

Pretty sure it is Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saens - I heard it in an earlier episode and I know that’s the song they played - I’m just not sure wether or not that’s the one they actually used for competition. If so - they can’t ask for permission to use it, Saint-Saens died in 1921 LOL

[@JordynNexus]

Okay so I know literally nothing about serious ballet, but they painted Joffrey ballet as this big important school and then they go to this tiny competition, I sorta imagined it way bigger... idk am I over thinking this?

[@meganfisher831]

Yeah the competition looked really cheap and thrown together.

[@tenley6272]

@@meganfisher831 Yeah i agree and i've danced with Joffrey before lol

[@kaylajones4356]

Nope I was thinking it too

[@cherylhowe1541]

This is a competition like Abby Lee and Candy Apples go to. Just a different age group.This is not the Joffrey from Chicago which is prestigious.

[@AlexisMaria]

Theres a joffrey school in nyc but its not affiliated w the joffrey ballet and school in Chicago.

[@jenniferc2131]

Idk I didn't think the dance was that good, especially coming from Joffrey. Half the time they weren't even together

[@missemma111]

Jennifer C I agree, in the entrance they weren't even walking on the same foot and I don't even know if these kids are from the real Joffrey, especially at one of these competitions:

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

I think the biggest problem was the amount of cutting done -- like I know we need to see the reactions from the choreographers, but I have no idea what this dance looks like completed. Maybe have them talk and then flashback to the part of the dance they're referring to? I just wish I saw the actual dance and not just chopped up parts! But I know there's a time limit to these episodes, so...

[@matthewjohnson992]

i agree, but it is just their first time. They were probably nervous

[@jessicabarradas488]

Jennifer C lllppppp

[@renee1444]

Jennifer C stop being mean

[@hallohellokonnichiwa2384]

To summarise the entire comment section 'Thoroughly unimpressive especially for such a highly regarded ballet school'. Also what is Joffrey doing on dance mom's turf? There are other competitions that specialise in ballet and ballet contemporary pieces rather than this one which is all inclusive however tends to lean towards contemporary, lyrical, jazz etc. Seems odd....

[@eu9ne]

well let's be honest, with their lacking technique, artistry and timing they would not do well at all at a competition such as yagp for example. But yes i agree, they shouldn't enter into this type of mainstream competition only so that they can place higher. Honestly it is just lazy

[@worldsoull]

Am I the only one who didn't care for their choreography at all? I just don't get anything out of it, and for me personally it looks like they are trying too hard to be artistic and contemporary.. That's just my preference though!

[@effiechenet]

need to see more dance!

[@roxiehart1]

I agree about the choreography. And I'm also bothered by Kate's lack of technique. Her port de bras, specifically her hands, are horrible. Her turnout in arabesque is lacking and her feet sickle quite a bit. I'm stunned she is an advanced student at this school and these things haven't been corrected. I honestly felt that I was watching a recreational dancer and not a pre-professional dancer.

[@worldsoull]

I feel like a lot of the dance was modern movement in between poorly executed lifts.. I know they wanted to push the dancers, but the boys were not ready for those lifts. Also, if they are going to be professional dancers in a company one day, why didn't they do a dance en pointe? Maybe at a future competition?

[@erinbatchelor7599]

Arty Aoibhlinn ur literally saying that to everyone go stalk another vid and shut up 😡

[@blancaah6]

I expected more from such a good school...

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

While I wasn't amazed by the performance, I think the biggest problem was the amount of editing cuts during the dance. Yes, I want to hear comments from the guys about what they think about the lift or the spacing, but we haven't even seen the full dance in any of the last seven episodes! Couldn't we have just heard they're comments after and then flashed back to the part they're referring to? Just, in my opinion, cutting that much of the dance, even if I know it's because of the time limit, seriously limits the dancers' performance. And I'm not saying their performance was amazing, just that we didn't really have much to judge it off of as we haven't seen a good, complete version of the dance itself yet. Either way, can't wait until next episode to see what they'll being doing next! Despite my comments, I really do love this show because it's the most realistic depiction of ballet/dance I've seen in a show, obviously because they're not trying to focus solely on drama for views sake.

[@worldsoull]

You should watch the "Strictly Ballet" series :). They have two seasons on KZbin, and you might enjoy it if you like this one!

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

I've watched Strictly Ballet already and loved it!

[@itsMUSICY]

The only good thing about Kate is her beautiful posture. Lauren would've been the better lead.

[@jamiejonas2101]

That guy: We slayed the children Me: (dying on the ground gasping for air)😂😂😂😂😂

[@heatheradams4428]

I was so excited when I saw this had posted then I was so disappointed with what I watched. The group was out of sync and lifeless. This should have been way better. I am not gonna unsubscribe just yet but hopefully it gets ALOT better

[@featherqueen3184]

Heather Adams the song in this video wasn’t the one they actually danced to. The actual one was probably copyrighted so they added some random intense one instead.

[@haydaydaily792]

@@featherqueen3184 doesn’t really matter lmao it looks lifeless jwbjcbjbv

[@JW46312]

I'm from Chicago and I've seen the Joffrey Ballet. I found this on their website. "Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is the only training program owned, operated or endorsed by The Joffrey Ballet. The Joffrey Ballet is not affiliated with any other dance training or school program, including the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. The Joffrey Academy, located in the Exelon Education Center at Joffrey Tower in Chicago, Illinois is the only school that follows the organizational mission, training syllabi, and artistic vision of The Joffrey Ballet. No other program, including those holding the Joffrey name, is sanctioned by The Joffrey Ballet."

[@type2gurl296]

JW46312 That’s really interesting. I remember when I lived in Chicago seeing the dancers and being impressed by them. So beautiful and graceful. You just knew who they were automatically. Like when you go to New York City and you see models you just know who they are

[@Sparky82]

I am not a ballerina, far from it, but watching other documentaries and watching this..... there is nothing elite about these dancers :-/

[@londonlouise9797]

i honestly thought i was the only one who thought that...

[@Lintrovert]

Imagine if both the Joffrey Elite and the ALDC happen to compete at the SAME competition...

[@blancaah6]

Joffrey Elite would lose

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

Would they be in the same division? I can't remember how old the ALDC dancers are now...

[@louisejennings8865]

ThoughtsOfALeo Possible the older ALDC girls are now classed as seniors

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

Oh okay. Huh, I don't think they'd go out of their way to point that out if they were in the same competition. Probably wouldn't want to add extra drama to the show....or at least that would be my hope.

[@tamsinhill1737]

Andrea Lin they can't compete together because if the levels of schools

[@julianneblackbird8680]

There's no emotion

[@audreywang8650]

I just have to say: That was one of the worst dances I've seen from Joffrey I'm really disappointed... especially of kate she was so good but that last leap Oh myyyyy 😥 Also Kate is the soloist but she barely kept up with everyone else she was always late but then again nobody was really on time. The choreography itself was pretty boring too and the partnering didn't really shine through. I didn't feel anything it wasn't really emotional at all. this is just my opinion please don't hate 😊

[@yajairavalverde4153]

Audrey Wang ya thought the same I was hoping for more

[@user-vm9nl6zd5i]

Me too but they were really nervous so...

[@MomtoZnE]

So glad I didn't let my daughter leave her competitive dance team to join the Joffrey Ballet School when she was invited...why are they taking a ballet school to commercial dance competitions? I don't understand the point of this. You are supposed to be a ballet school, not a competitive dance team. Be a ballet school. Put on a ballet or something.

[@worldsoull]

That's what I was thinking! I thought they'd be working more on pointe and doing classical or modern ballets.

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

They still dance ballet, but they're getting supplemented with extra dance like modern and contemporary. Going to competitions and working in Joffrey Elite as well as with these renowned choreographers are just more they can add to their resumes while competing advertises Joffrey's name in the competition world. There's not much harm coming from this. We also saw them take more traditional class next episode, so maybe there will be a neo-classical piece with more ballet elements for the next dance?

[@effiechenet]

hey guys there is classical ballet, which is mainly en pointe, then there is contemporary. I love contemporary and that would be what this is.

[@junomcfailure7092]

This isn't the regular Joffrey Ballet School, it's an additional team. It's like a regular school having their band compete or something, it's not part of the regular curriculum, it's just an additional competitive team.

[@xoxAnnieHerexox]

Also It looked like they were against actual kids

[@georginahu]

Omg this is boring. I waited for a week just to see this...?

[@joephet]

Hahah!

[@birdiemoon]

Matias:" we slayed the children **mouthpop** **walkout** " Me:" ICONIIICCCC"

[@wegfdfghdf5549]

That was.... boring. Kate was boring, I felt nothing. Lauren would've been wayyyy better

[@roxiehart1]

I agree with everything you wrote.

[@autumnkobayashi334]

wegf dfghdf agreed

[@owen.woewson]

OMG! THAT ENDING WAS... AMAZING! I found myself rewatching it like 1000 times! Jist the way they all line up then she like kills them with that spin! AMAZING ACT GUYS! 👏👍

[@abigailstone823]

I was expecting so much more.

[@jadesworld2008]

JOFFREY ELITE IS MY DREAM! ❤❤❤

[@YakMommi]

What little I know of the dance world, a family member in competitive dance, I am puzzled at best, trying to understand how this is THE Joffre Ballet school, a dream for so many. Is this a thing of the past? The performances were mediocre at best. What is the back story for this program? Is it a subprogram that is an addition to THE Joffre Ballet? Is it using the same name? The competitions are incredibly small, almost no competition (not that the other studios do not put forth amazing numbers) I just can not see the spirit of excellence that I had once come to trust, from this legendary acadamy. What am I missing?

[@aiai7123]

I don't really get how you guys are complaining about their performance, maybe because I am not a dancer. But I got goosebumps throughout their performance and it pleased my eyes.

[@haydaydaily792]

Maybe that’s why? In my opinion they tried their best but the dance wasn’t clean and sharp and ya it doesn’t look good:(especially for a number not being 100% ballet)

[@kyndellelyse1429]

As a dancer, their choreography was very good. Yes they might have been off in some places but they deserve the platinum they got. So no need to beat them down about it they worked very hard for it!!!

[@harmoniabalanza]

It is definitely very "Joffrey." I saw one of their concerts 50 years ago in NY, and the style is reflected here..

[@yunamn8379]

I just want to see more of fernando, even if he's only an alternate, I think he dances really good compared to others guys in the team

[@birdiewolf3497]

It honestly doesn't make sense why they didn't put him in. Even if he isn't as strong of a dancer, he was the best lifter. And considering how many lifts were in the piece it was stupid not to put him in.

[@hannahjo4233]

That dab tho

[@hannahjo4233]

Arty Aoibhlinn sure

[@victoriakolanski9493]

I love ballet

[@tigerlily2575]

I think Kate looked really fierce. Awesome for sure.

[@virginiaflores2368]

Longer episodes please and more content! I also want to see what the instructors and choreographers can do, it's been a lot of talk from them and it's hard to see them be so critical when I haven't seen them perform.

[@hellijeet59]

We slayed the children 😂

[@d.gaines7938]

There are lots of Junior dancers (ages 10-12) at the Master Ballet Academy, Stars, Larkin, etc... that are more skilled and they train in other styles too. How can these possible be the elites? I'm shocked that they have no experience working with partners.

[@comment6864]

yeah, the partner part was reeeeally strange

[@haydaydaily792]

Okayy honestly its not that bad cause no every school like does partnering s….. but i agree that there are more elite dancers and like idk if they’re doing contemporary ballet but their contemporary side is so lifeless….

[@mariaroman5080]

uhhh is it rigged like dance moms because that didn’t deserve first. 😅

[@effiechenet]

hey armchair experts out there; lots of very very good dancers in the Joffrey Elite, just take a look on the internet. These dancers will easily graduate to dance companies either ballet or contemporary, broadway, or simply commercial work. When pieces are this cut up, really hard to say how it was, especially if the original music is not included(copyright reasons no doubt)

[@haydaydaily792]

The clips they showed weren’t good lmao hey werent in sync and it doesn’t look good all in all

[@jessicachiappetta4098]

I wish we got to see the dance from start to finish

[@pinkiepig1363]

"We slayed the children" I'm dying😂

[@gb4341]

THE DANCE WAS AMAZING!! THIS EPISODE IS AMAZING!! OH MY GOSHH!!

[@alive8570]

Their parents must be so proud!

[@celineomar3349]

Coming as an ALDC fan, the choreography is boring. It didn’t tell a story. Katie was very off the whole time. And that last leap was just a mess. Compare this to any dance from the ALDC. And see how creative Abby is.

[@leahm1275]

Good partnering but there is more this team can give. This was their first competition as a team. I’d take this over dance moms any day.

[@lockheart619]

I can't get over the "we slayed the children...pop!"

[@rebekahp8137]

Now I can't wait for next week!

[@sarahalfadda7454]

That dance was sooooo good

[@patriciaoliva2666]

What happened to "The Royal Crush" seasons? Will it be updated sooner? Just asking 'cause it's my favourite

[@bellekelly6211]

SICKLED FOOT!!!!!!!

[@ninaq4957]

WOW!!!!! when is the last competition

[@caterinalanfranconi8209]

Here for Harrison

[@johnnythemime9370]

OMG THAT MUST HAVE BEEN SO EMMBARRESING WHEN LAUREN STOOD UP EVEN THO KATIE WAS SUPPOSED TO GET THE TROPHY...!

[@isabellasalinas5066]

we slayed the children

[@baddie1750]

Joffrey ballet SCHOOL and Joffrey academy are different. The second one located in Chicago is the prestigious one

[@sophie-anna2006]

Oh I'm so proud on you 😍

[@318LlamaSistrz]

Ummm where's Fernando??!

[@whatlenalikes1674]

hes the alternate

[@browneyes142a]

@@whatlenalikes1674 but the girl alternate was there

[@divaxvx]

Lol my favorite part was 5:47😂 Matt is so funny

[@welderella]

I’d like to see the other groups... and see how these really compared.

[@Maríageuve]

AMAZING!!

[@soniaalokan1410]

Is this like the next dance moms or something?

[@brittany7631]

Sarvani Nookala lol😂😂

[@thoughtsofaleo2916]

The only thing they have in common is being a reality show about dance and Joffrey Elite seems to have a lot less drama with more focus on the dancing, which is good, imo. I really hope it doesn't turn into Dance Moms because that show can get crazy...

[@toddbradner1698]

I think Kate is so serene... she looks powerful and fierce and she really owns the stage. Great job sweetie.... I would partner with you anytime.

[@rachelplummer4579]

The stage was so tiny and those little lights distracted from the dancers....definitely not a competition that an “elite” group should be attending, not to mention ballet schools aren’t really supposed to go to competitions :

[@agustina3493]

Just loved it!!!

[@michellealexander-nolin154]

So love this! used to belong too!

[@strawberiejem9028]

So good

[@kayleighmontague2806]

love y OK u guys soo much

[@hemlockexe]

cool video!

[@KateH296]

Other girl should have been the soloist. The lead didn't have any passion at all.

[@Anna-be8uf]

This is like Dance moms the only difference This is a freaking BALLET SCHOOL!

[@kaitlynelizabethxo]

I was hoping they were going to yell at the team for the lifts or something.

[@JayJak2009]

oh my gosh this reminds me so much of dance moms

[@MartinaSteflova]

is this supposed to be same concept as dance moms just without the moms?

[@chikarashii]

I got a scholarship to the summer would it make sense to go?

[@dawnbaker1970]

Cool! I hope you had a great summer program, whatever you chose.

[@myanhtrann2881]

Geez everyone is hating like this is rly good. I can’t even dance 😂

[@niamhfaulkner6222]

When I'm irishdancing, are class competitions are bigger 😂

[@briannarose2575]

omg Kate literally looks and sounds exactly like Sierra Furtado!

[@anniem.8803]

SPOILER!! I totally loved it when they announced they were winning the competition!!!!!

[@victoriakolanski9493]

Iam all ready a ballerina

[@yvonnenc3009]

The lighting was a little to dark. But it was great👌🏼👌🏼

[@hannahdong920]

“We slayed the children”

[@sambaggins8163]

"We slayed the children" *tongue pop*

[@kellyvallejos7302]

Loved It 👌😍

[@elidarks152]

so beautiful 😍😍

[@vee-qm4up]

"we slayed the children" * mouth click *

[@rociohernandez725]

She looks like Sierra 👌🏼💖

[@carlinedong3570]

Not the best, could have been better, and I wish it had more thought into the dance. The individual technique was good. The story of the dance with Kate as the leader and ruler of "eating" everybody I wish was better portrayed by the choreo and didn't really connect with the audience. Bad English, sorry

[@sxina]

I wish i knew what music they were using

[@elizabethmorales8352]

😲👌 Excellent

[@maryanhn4341]

Let go

[@Caocao8888]

Each episode has the same drama: I’m nervous; I’m so nervous; I’m very, very nervous; Can I ?; Will I?; Three days to learn; Everything depends on it; Did I tell you I’m nervous? Will I drop her? Will she drop me? ...plus a lot of squealing and a lot of commotion. In contrast, I’ve watched videos on the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, and the Russian dancers are so much more disciplined and in control...even their youngest beginners. And their techinque is so much better! The Joffrey ”Elite” are very sloppy in their technique.

[@bumblebee2529]

I understand that this wasn’t what you guys were expecting, but they said this was the beginning so it might get better

[@TheImperfectReader]

Where was the flip....did I miss it?

[@carringtonn7]

This reminds me of Dance Moms Miami - the moms

[@Qiuty12]

why is every episode shorter than the other????

[@alisek7486]

There wasn't much dancing...but it was fine

[@alyjadee]

man i was expecting a ballet dance not contemporary lol

[@peaches9532]

That dance was horrendous. I used to be a dancer, and I have seen much better!

[@zoetedesco1224]

I love all of the dancers and I think they have so much potential. This dance... it was so meh. Kate has so much personality that she really brings to the stage but this dance sort of just covered it all up.

[@gigi5711]

How old are these kids anyway?

[@amandaoliver3655]

wow that was meh, the lift was terrible could have been better in my opinion.

[@jennifertello3349]

I think they did good because hey we aren't ballet dancers we don't know how they felt or how hard it is

[@norinkhalamba9079]

4:31 is that a hydroflask I see sskskskskskskskskk

[@Anna-be8uf]

Ohh they beat twelve year olds Good job!

[@oliviavizza8731]

That didn’t seem like a super high profile competition but it’s nyc so who knows