Ballet Deconstructed: Marianela Núñez, Black Swan | Reacting to Great Dancers | Kathryn Morgan

[@jangeltrain]

I've seen people say that Nela is "boring" to watch because she's too perfect/controlled, but I think those people are ignorant of what makes ballet so magical. She is one of the most incredible dancers to ever exist in ballet, and I appreciate this video so much because it shows the tiny moments that she creates that all add up to astronomically "expensive" dancing.

[@lilbatz]

Boring? Watch her in Le Fill Mal Gardee. You almost forget she's dancing it's so glorious❤

[@mothball5425]

People always say 'Nela has plenty of time' meaning no appearance of rushing.

[@Emmareads15]

@@mothball5425 Yes, and she has fine edges, she extends the movement in such a way she almost stretches time!

[@Emmareads15]

I've seen the same thing, I have to agree that these people are ignorant. The nuances she places within her craft too, they're overlooked by some as they only want to see a perfect technique and nothing more. She is the most complete dancer and one of the greatest ever. Luckily, there are MANY who do appreciate her, especially those within the dance world who can clearly see her worth.

[@TheRandomPhangirl]

A full half hour of ballet analysis? And with Nela too? YAY 😁

[@pamm9439]

Loved everything about this. Her attention to detail is amazing and I appreciated you pointing all of the little things which allows us to understand why she is such a talent. Excited to see what’s next in this series

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@Marijkiee]

​@@kathryn_morgan Great to make this into a series 😍🙏 Would you'd be willing to do a deconstruction of Aegina's variation (Spartacus) performed by Svetlana Zakharova from her time with the Bolshoi? Or any other ballerina you think performs this variation the best? I think the part for Aegis in Spartacus is quite a hard one to pull off because of it's explosiveness, combined with the character portrayal and technique required. What do you think? 😊

[@gillianashley1820]

I have always thought that Nela is the most brilliant dancer, but you have helped me understand the nuances of how she achieves that greatness, plus ‘VaDream’ is just that! It would be wonderful to see Nela’s Kitri, plus Osipova’s Giselle, and Zenaida’s Tart Adage. Thank you so much.

[@griffinzoo]

Just loving the attention you have given to Marianela! Thank you! Amidst so many of her talented Russian contemporaries, she has always stood out for these reasons you've listed. The details of every transition step are given equal importance as much as every stunning balance or pirouette. As one star-struck fan commented on an aging Fonteyn years ago- "oh queen, please live forever", I feel similarly about Núñez. Not that she doesn't have a lot of dancing left to give! Just grateful we have so much of her in video.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Agreed! 100%

[@tamzinmarshall]

I’d love to see her Kitri variation too please. All time fave

[@Emmareads15]

Oh god, I would love to see this too!

[@kdub10009]

As a former ballet dancer who’s watched every Nela video a thousand times - including this one - I still found this really fascinating and educational. Thank you!

[@francophile714]

LOVE this idea for a series!!! I saw "Kathryn" and "Marianela" and clicked immediately. I also love how positive this was. The internet is so full of people taking down other people and I love that you were specifically discussing how excellent all her choices were (which of course isn't hard with Nela but I feel like some people always find something to criticize). Pls continue this series!! Also re: Vadim's jumps, I saw these two do Don Quixote live and he did a jump in second in his variation and the whole audience gasped, it was incredible

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! And yes- these are the best of the best, so in my opinion, I have nothing to criticize anyway! But thank you! I totally agree. We can be positive and informative at the same time! xo

[@dukainerocks]

This is such a great idea for a series! I'm a non-dancer that really enjoys the art of ballet. Marianela is one of my favorites, such an incredible technician but also such a beautiful artist. I like her a lot because I feel she stays in the charaacter the best when executing the really difficult movements. Sometimes you can see the thinking and effort on even pro dancers' faces when the moves get tough, but Marianela disguises the effort so well and keeps character so beautifully. Can't wait for more!

Amazing... Nela and Vadim as always, stunning 😁 What I love about Vadim also is that even when he's partnering Nela, he is still acting, he's still in the story... So many times I've seen guys just turn in to a block of wood when behind the ballerina... And his interpretation also astounds me... He's actually playing the innocent 16 year old he's supposed to be... So many guys play him as a confident mature Prince... But that's the whole point, that is still young and naive...

[@kathryn_morgan]

YESSS TOTALLY

[@1psoas9]

Truly. Young and naive and he KNOWS he is not ready to take on kingship. Vadim has the modesty himself -- despite all the excellences of technique and physique an style he commands, the modesty is his own, and it shines in his characterization. He is generous and eager, but he does not push himself on us....

[@Ctomme]

I would love to see a video on Fumi Kaneko's Aurora. Thank you!

[@Emmareads15]

Marianela is just divine to watch, it's an extreme privilege and honour to be able to witness her magic from the ROH and I say it all the time, but we're lucky that she chose to have her career over here with us. I'll say when I saw her perform this again last March, she reached a level that was beyond even her best, something magical happened.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Amazing! Yes, she is in a class by herself

[@Emmareads15]

@@kathryn_morgan She really is, she sets a high bar and then sails over it. Her technique and lines and turnout are so perfect and solid that it just gives her this leeway to add in so much detail. Just a dream to watch. Thank you for this new series, it's already amazing, can't wait to see what else you have for us!

[@SarahHope883]

Totally agree. I didn’t think it was possible because she’s always been incredible but she just seems to get better and better each year.

[@Emmareads15]

@@SarahHope883 It's unbelievable, but she does keep getting better. She picks up more nuance and pauses in the music. Was you there last March too? Wasn't it on another level? I was speechless and then everyone on the ballet forum was too. No words for that white swan and then the she blew it away with the black!

[@SarahHope883]

@@Emmareads15 I never got to see her last year but I saw her do Odette/Odile in Liam Scarlet’s swan lake in 2018 and have been following her career at RB since she debuted as the lilac fairy in sleeping beauty. No idea what year that was but she was absolutely divine. I was still in primary school I think.

[@madelinekerr7822]

That pause at 27:45 is SO STUNNING! Nela is absolutely incredible and probably my favorite dancer ever. This video was so informative and SO fun!

[@user-np6wq1tx9c]

I had the pleasure of meeting her and her former husband in London around 2011 taking classe with them. Both of them were so kind and humble. Wonderful and gracious people. ❤

[@user-pg3de9qx8d]

This is just what I needed today! Someone to speak to me about dance and to watch Marianela Nuñez with me while I'm in quarantine with Covid. Thanks Kathryn and keep up this amazing series!

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

"I like that ... her armpit's not in her ear" is not a sentence I ever expected to hear! 28:50 Nela and Vadim are so wonderful! Thank you for also critiquing Vadim. I absolutely love how helpful your deconstructing explanation is, and I would love to see more! As a non-dancer, sometimes I wish there would be a side-by-side comparison of a legendary principal dancer with another dancer who is not performing the elements all that well. However, I don't want to embarrass anybody! Is there such a thing as before and after videos? Eg "Here is a variation I did when I was 12. Now I'm 18 and look how much better I have become." I would also love a more detailed explanation, if possible, regarding artistry. Is it mostly facial expressions? Did you as a student get acting lessons like they do at Vaganova or Paris? Sorry if these are dumb questions! Suggestions for future videos: Here are 3 clips from Alice in Wonderland! This one has Zenaida Yanovsky as the Red Queen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6LVm3-moL2dpas This is the Mad Hatter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaKbq6Seps-If9E And the Caterpillar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYDMfGV9bZ2mmNk And this one is from The Winter's Tale. It's Edward Watson in emotional agony as Leontes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWWreGhoe86Lg6c Thank you for your consideration! I hope you're doing great! 😍🙏💐🩰

[@TayaSews]

Loved this! Please do Sarah Lamb/Stephen McRae they are my all time faves!

[@mollymaier894]

One of my favorite thing about Marianela (there's so many!!) is that because she is so in control of her body, she is able to syncopate her timing in a way that has the eye just clinging to her every movement. She suspends little balances for just a half a second longer and it's absolutely captivating. One example is in that passe that you say "...yesss" to right at 18:26, she holds on and shows off the foot and the balance for just a half a second extra and it's so wonderful. She pushes timing even more in the Grand Pas Classique variation than in this one, and it lets her show off her lines and also builds out the character and gives her dancing such polish, such "expensiveness" like you said

[@joylevene8252]

This is stunning. I too, have always been a huge fan of Marianela, not just for her enormous talent and personality but for her innate acting ability. This breaking-down of the 'line' is something that we non-dancers never notice. Kathryn has obviously made an in-depth study of this and the beauty is that, although doubtless aimed at dancers (and how my goodness how they will be helped by it) it definitely increases the pleasure of us, the audience. I will watch out for all the points mentioned - the straight up line - explained so beautifully we can all see it - and all the other technical aspects described - with a new interest. Thank you so much.

[@itsjustdomi4105]

I have to be honest. I know Nunez is loved by many but was never one of my favourite ballet dancers (Beautiful dancer, just my opinion) But, after this video, I have such a new found appreciation for her. So detailed. So beautiful. Bravo ❤

[@rln212]

YESSS - LOVE this series!! Please continue and please also continue analyzing your dances!

[@kathryn_morgan]

I will!

[@allisonk3307]

This was actually really helpful to see examples of using your head to tell the story and have a moment, but still staying strong and straight in your torso and chest. Teachers always talk about this but seeing real world examples is so valuable

[@leahwilton785]

She's solid as a rock! I cannot imagine how much core strength she has !!

[@CorinnePina]

Right? Going some intense core work now. Mine is not bad, but it may help to strengthen it for my general ballet training.🩰❤️🩰❤️

[@blackpinkistherevolution400]

The number of times I’ve watched the coda and never noticed these details! Thank you, Kathryn!

[@comojodenlosdeyt]

This video was so helpful and so interesting. Now I admire you and Marianela even more, thank you

[@enxi1111]

i don’t know much about ballet and i always wanted to know why this dancer is so praised ❤ thank you so much for the explanations

[@Witfrenci]

Dear Kate, what a great idea what a beautiful video please do more of these ❤❤❤ it’s wonderful the way you explain and describe the technique of classical ballet, bravo 👏

[@rowanzip2094]

So helpful, thank you, especially explaining the lame ducks, (step overs,) in detail.

[@oliviaknight1123]

Excellent deconstruction, thank you for taking thr time and immense effort to help us understand this ❤❤❤

[@thatone_.btc13]

Love what you do! Such a great inspiration to young dancers. Would love to see the variation with Jeanne from flames of Paris.

[@maddie107]

Saw her as the black swan in the special charity performance for Ukraine this time last year and she was just as perfect in real life. I felt truly privileged to see that.

[@culbycove4963]

Im a non-dancer, but classically trained musician. I’ve been a fan of your performance commentary series, because a dancer’s thought process mid performance is so subtly similar and different from an instrumentalist’s interpretation. These kinds of deep dives are so cool, thanks for making the world of dance so accessible for people who might otherwise not have this level of insight into it.

[@TheSorub]

we are so lucky in the uk , she has just celebrated 25 years at the Royal!!. I could see her as director when eventually she is finished as a dancer , i hope that will be a long time i

[@aprilwiedeman129]

LOVE IT!! I am 66 and belong to a small but classic trained school. I am learning now how to see what my teacher is talking about. Thank you so much for sharing your love and experience with the rest of us! I have followed you since for a very long time. Please continue your teaching and sharing! April

[@vermillion9nelson188]

I take a class in Denver called Technique Thru Turns and this is basically that class; finding the axis and controlling the plie in everything from tendus to tours. If you can find that axis and plie, all the other steps, including pointe work, becomes a lot easier. Thanks for the fabulous breakdown!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Love this! And thank you!

[@vermillion9nelson188]

@@kathryn_morgan If you're ever in Denver and have a few hours on Thurs night, come join our adult, turning craziness. It's a blast! lol

[@bethanneblack]

I love this analysis, Katie. Marianela is just exquisite and I have watched this variation countless times (with my jaw on the floor). 🩰

[@kathryn_morgan]

Totally agree!

[@rebeccafriedman3502]

So excited about this series!!

[@alexliu5595]

You simply are the best! These videos are sooooo interesting and Nela's dancing is simply gorgeous! Thank you Katie! I'd love to see more of these!

[@leah8326]

DEFINITELY need more of these videos! So many genius little things professionals do that I didn’t even recognize!

[@elodiebx]

I love her so much !! I’m doing a summer intensive with her in the summer- I’m super excited !! Love your videos by the way !! 🫶🏻🩰

[@kathryn_morgan]

Oh have the BEST time!

[@elodiebx]

@@kathryn_morgan Thank You !! 🤍🩰🫶🏻

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

You're so lucky! Congratulations!

[@elodiebx]

@@dronesclubhighjinksThank You, I am so appreciative of an amazing opportunity !!

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

@@elodiebx that's great! Kathryn's channel has a number of videos on how to prepare for summer intensives so you can get the most out of it. Have a wonderful time! 💐

[@RomyMacias]

Perfection - Black Swan! You're dead by the end of that variation and Marianela doesn't even flinch. Wow! I love how in the coda she throws a few looks at Rothbart as confirming her triumph over Siegfried. Absolutely the Queen of details, technically and artistically. Thanks Kathryn!

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

I love this idea Katie - I am not a dancer, but I love watching Royal Ballet's rehearsals because I can learn so nuch about not only the history of the dance but the process itself. Definitely do more please

[@sofiaesperanzakobin3612]

Thank you for this interesting video! I loved it - all the details and explanations! I dance ballet on my spare time and this was very helpful!

[@CarolineOceanaRyan999]

Fantastic insights -- thank you so much, KM! Nunez is exemplary. A complete purist. Expensive, yes! 👍

[@markbeck8384]

Enjoyed your commentary. Love these two together, match made in heaven!

[@hannahmcswain9144]

Omg, this was so exciting to watch! A fun one for a future video might be Natalia Osipova’s act one Giselle. I would also be very interested to hear your commentary on some of the greats from the Balanchine world, but I realize copyright and stuff might make that hard or impossible.

[@CL-lo4wd]

Marianela is just on a whole other level. Her own planet of artistry, she’s my favorite dancer as well.

[@jennifercao8791]

Love this series already! Having the subtle details explained is so helpful for a casual dancer like me. Can’t wait for your analysis of other ballets!

[@sheeniebeanie2597]

Nela is one of my favorite dancers! She might be one of the only non-Russian ballerinas that can capture my attention and captivate me in the same way as the Russian dancers. There is something so magical about her. She is my favorite Kitri and she is my favorite Gamzatti (second favorite Aurora, only to Ekaterina Krysanova, but favorite Lilac Fairy). I love when she partners with Vadim Muntagirov! I saw a video of him partnering with Oksana Skorik when they were still learning at Perm Ballet School in Russia in '08. I was like "woah!" I love her smile and everything about her dancing. She just has that it factor. You just want to watch her. It's more than her flawless technique but she just IS that character. You are the bystander in the palace room. You are there--she brings you there. I was watching a video of her dancing the Swan Lake Pas de Deux (in rehearsal, it's the one that goes with the Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux) and it was divine! Yes, I saw the Grand Pas Classique video too! Same thing, even in rehearsal, she performs! I see many suggestions for Natalia Osipova next (which I would loooove to see you react to her Giselle, La Bayadere, Laurencia--there are so many clips of her that are amazing) but if you plan on analyzing Russian ballerinas, would you add Olesya Novikova (suggesting Raymonda or Giselle) and Evgenia Obraztsova (suggesting Coppelia or Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux) to the queue?!

[@pekieboo]

Sheenie beanie, where can I find that video of Vadim and Oksana Skorik at Perm School? I would LOVE to see it!

[@nnargh]

I loved this! I've been hoping for a "reacting to dancers" series such as this for a very long time. Nela is incredible, but what made me hope for something like this for ballet videos in general is that you have an extremely kind yet precise way of describing what you see regardless of dancer level which makes videos like this a joy to see and listen to even for non-dancers such as myself. As a psychologist I believe that what works in education long term comes from a place of appreciation, empathy, and genuine interest, which I think you as a teacher and dancer embody. It makes me super happy for your students, knowing that they're in a psychologically safe environment.

[@judithricca6915]

Thank you Kathryn for this new series - Ballet Deconstructed. As a long time balletomane, I do appreciate this analysis.

[@rebekkalili296]

Oh, this is just so wonderful, thank you so much! Please do more of Marianela and also of Vadim, they are simply perfection, and I feel that we can learn everything from these two and your insightful comments.

[@lydiahoward1382]

I think it would be lovely to find pieces where, not just the specific dancer is analyzed, but maybe aspects like breath placement, partner acknowledgment, and port de bras are the focus? I think many non-dancers forget that those aspects need to be considered as well. In this clip, I really love Nunez's looks to Rothbart occasionally (My partner and I were listening to your podcast the other day and were laughing about the "dramatic pause" after the fouettés. It just kills the tension and drama of the story for us, haha.)

[@SarahHope883]

Ugh this was so lovely to watch. And great to hear your commentary on Vadim as well. Would love you to do Sleeping Beauty Rose Adage too. Also would love to see a side by side comparison of two dancers doing the same solo so we can appreciate how different dancers incorporate their unique strengths into their dancing and portray the character differently.

[@gabrielle4821]

Yes!! I LOVE her Rose Adage!

[@EmeraldBattersea]

@@gabrielle4821 Yes definitely - hers or Fumi Kaneko’s!

[@gabrielle4821]

@@EmeraldBattersea Fumi’s phenomenal in technique but I’ve always thought that her Aurora seemed a little forced. No disrespect to her of course, she’s a wonderful, expressive dancer in every other role.

[@tonymaglunog]

As someone who just started following the ballet, this was so informative and I love how you analyzed each move. I have a deeper appreciation of ballet after watching this. Looking forward to future presentations.

[@gersandelf]

I love these kinds of videos! And Marienela Núñez is an incredibly talented dancer, I love this attention to all the little details that also sparkle. Thank you for this!

[@lies7253]

This is such a lovely idea! Very helpful! I would also love for you to analyse a video of them partnering, I know nothing about that

[@SneezingSquink]

I loved your commentary series of your own performances and since then, have been looking for videos like it! My eyes have been opened so much by all the little details and what makes a piece so impressive. Really looking forward to more! Thank you!

[@amyw9360]

Oh, great idea for a series. Can’t wait to see who else you do!

[@judithglasser3072]

Love, love this wonderful new view of the ballet, you are the best!

[@emilys.6787]

Wow, this was so interesting to watch. Nela is by far my favorite dancer, but I was never able to explain what really sets her apart. Now I can, thanks to your detailed explanation.

[@eola8]

Marianela is the most exquisit ballerina. She is also my favourite. Not only she is queen of clean, perfect match with Vadim, what a pair, but her interpretetions on any role are apparently subtle although so felted at the same time. I hope you could do Tamara Rojo some time.

[@Jayjen35]

This was wonderful!! She is one of my favorite ballerinas and learning more about the technique involved in this variation is amazing! Thanks!

[@VanessaBritneyTaylor]

Nela is just legendary (and Vadim as well). I saw her live for the first in January: she performed grand pas classique and it was one of the most amazing things I've seen in my entire life, my heartbeat still speeds up every time I think about it. If you wanted to deconstruct Nela's Rose Adagio we wouldn't complain by any means, just throwing the idea out there

[@HydeRogen-rs9he]

I would love to have more of this series! Please do Osipova next, specifically her Giselle.

[@maressanchez1317]

Thank you for such a thorough review. This is wonderful, will be giving this to my students for homework.

[@davidclague8359]

This was so interesting. Would love to see you analyze Osipova's Kitri or Flames of Paris or any of the Russian prima's: Kovaleva, Smirnova, Khoreva, Lopatkina.

[@elainealexander3043]

Absolutely amazing to see movements in slow motion, all the nuances and beautiful placements. Thank you so much.

[@alassante]

I never clicked so fast on a video! Marianela is magic 💗💗 I traveled to the UK just to watch her in Sleeping Beauty this January and it was unforgettable, the attention to detail was out of this world. Love the analysis!!

[@pennyhemms]

Thank you so much Katy and thank you for the slow motion deconstructions! This is why I tell my ballet students to go and watch Nela's technique. She's such a virtuoso and it's why she's so beloved, I'm sure! I'm sharing this video in class so they can all see it and learn from the best, ( and that includes you! 😊) ❤xxx

[@brendastevens9077]

I Love him too. My favorite partner for her. Thank you for doing this.

[@Emmareads15]

Their partnership really is special

[@adria5198]

This video series educates and makes us, the spectators, appreciate even more a ballet performance :) Wonderful idea to start this. I'll be waiting for the next episodes.

[@Mel-xz8dc]

Yes Katie ! I love how much you are posting. Marianella is magical. Would you speak about your feelings towards joining a company? You said a few words about it in the last podcast episode and I am curious to know if you feel differently about it now.

[@mariagiuliapicchi9860]

Wow thank you so much! Wonderful and entertainig analysis

[@sunnygem21]

This was fun 😊 I love Marianela's joy and emotion in her dancing.

[@sophiafreire7193]

Excelent video, Katie!! Nella is my favorite dancer ever too! She's the perfect combination of pure technique and artistry! Maybe you can analyze some of the ROH rehearsals , I think it will be interesting see the corrections and the way that each dancer aplies it!

[@lydiahoward1382]

Love this video and the concept for the series! (:

[@natybixcoito01]

Nela is mesmerizing to watch, loved your explanation - now I can kind of understand why it's so amazing. It would be a dream to watch her live!

[@serenashaw-q3y]

from UK: Nela is extraordinary. She has a unique lightness, as though airborne, not grounded. She has the most wonderful feet. She and Vadim are a match made in heaven, they both have lovely natures; friendly, kind, always smiling and so much humour! I do not understand why the Royal Ballet have not made her a Prima Ballerina. Thank you for this insightful video.

[@dianehutchinson9257]

This was so awesome, your knowledge is so appreciated! Nela is so beautiful, my favorite thing about her is how she fills all of the music. 😍

[@kathryn_morgan]

Agreed!

[@tamzinmarshall]

Ahh I’m a huge fan of this new series!! And my fave dancer ever too ❤

[@magdazul5543]

Aaah❤ i have seen this coda in slowmo like a millon times haha, and now i have it with your coments, i love it😍😍 great video, cant wait for de next one

[@lizziefrances]

Yes, please, more of these. I love the ROH rehearsal insights, and this is a great appendix to those.

[@clt2744]

Pls do a deconstruct of Tiler Peck....i love her style

[@cece121234]

Really great commentary for a beautiful performance. Thanks Katie!

[@stephanieplasschaert8190]

I love this so much! Thank you!! I would love to hear you talk about Olga Smirnova as La Bayadère (available on KZbin!) or Steven McRae partnering with Sarah Lamb!

[@dianapedott6223]

I would love to heart you talk about techniques from other parts od the world Kathy; for example the Latin way of dance ballet as well as the russian. The Vaganova exams analysis would be a bless.

[@eveschwingel4260]

Thank you! I love knowing how the greats make their dancing so beautiful to watch.

[@和泉恵利子]

Ｉdo love this new series and think absolutely correct you chose Nela❤Looking forward to a next one hopefully with a French dancer!

[@melisandelalavandere8812]

I love this idea for a series! 👏👏👏👏

[@dianneloveland3728]

The Royal Ballet is my favorite. I’ve purchased as many DVD’s of them as I can find. Ballet is perfect in every way. I love ballet as much as I love breathing air.

[@martyjones5750]

..boy.. this was soo informative..now I can really see the differences.. such good insight for all dancers.. or not.. walk down the street lifted..✨💪🥰

[@subtleworkings1164]

Love this, and love that it will be a new series! I'd actually really like to see commentary on some corps and soloist clips - talking about how some of the more complex scenes come together on stage (and getting to see commentary on different soloists within one video, too). Royal Ballet currently has some short clips from Swan Lake and Diamonds, and it would be great to hear some Giselle Act 2 deconstruction! Royal Ballet and Paris Opera both have clips up. And I know it's harder to get good clips of Balanchine dancers that aren't like 30 seconds long, but if possible I'd love an analysis of Sara Mearns. At least right now, there's a full Walpurgisnacht variation up.

[@aleksaleks1898]

Fantastic job commenting on all the details abt incredible solo by the beloved Nela! It's interesting she not once mentioned Natalia Makarova and Ulyana Lopatkina as her biggest inspirations in ballet. It would be great to see why and what she took from them in comparison.

[@philzmusic8098]

As a non-dancer, I'm so in love with her face and its expressions that I don't always pay much attention to the rest of her in parts like Giselle Act I and Tchaikovsky Pas de deux! This video explains why to me: the technique is so impeccable that it doesn't draw attention to itself. Her face sometimes seems to say "Oh, I just love this step!"

[@MyPurpleNailpolish]

I really like this video, it's exactly the kind of content I was wanting you to make. I hope more will come!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Perfect! Absolutely!

[@thelightdivining]

This is a great idea, I really hope you will do more and more, thank you! (And we all love Nela and Vadim!)

[@juliad.4990]

Oh I’m SO EXCITED for this series!! I wouldn’t be sure which ballerina would be best for this, but I think it would be awesome if you did the Rose Adagio.

[@clairewonderfullife8819]

Thank you for all your work to create these stunning videos ! Keep it up !

[@mylifewithmarmalade4624]

Fascinating. As a ballet fan who did some classes when I was young this reminds me of a phrase I heard one of the teachers at the studio use once. Something along the lines of “This isn’t an aerobics class, dancers don’t get to fall out of each step. The dance exists in the spaces between the steps.”