BALLET in 30 sec - GISELLE - Maria Khoreva in

Giselle is arguably the most mystical ballet in the repertoire today. Let’s start with the fact that its libretto is based on a fantastical story about a love that overcomes the barriers between two worlds. It is a story in which the young heroine, dying from a broken heart, mysteriously hears the call of ghosts tempting her to join their round dance, and having become one of them she saves the lover who betrayed her. In the era of romanticism, the apogee of searches in ballet came with Giselle which was created in 1841, and tales of other worlds were well familiar to audiences. Giselle, too, was an ideal embodiment of a romantic dual world where the living energy in scenes from real life in Act I is contrasted with the bewitching incorporeality of the dance of the wilis in Act II. It was not without the influence of this popular production that that the subsequent ballet repertoire was enriched with different shadows, nymphs and other inhabitants of visions. Besides the plot, the history of the ballet is also full of enigmatic transformations. These transformations may not always be mystical, often they are easily explicable in terms of logic, but they are reminiscent of a detective investigation as an attempt to establish those who created the ballet and their share of the input into creating the masterpiece Giselle, and they have ensured the fame of this incredibly mysterious ballet.
Even before the premiere there were legends surrounding the ballet, conceived by the fashionable Parisian news-maker, the litterateur Théophile Gautier, the popular and handsome dancer Lucien Petipa who rehearsed at the Opéra de Paris and the rising star of the ballet world Carlotta Grisi. The success of the dances, ascribed on Paris playbills to the choreographer Jean Coralli, brought Giselle to theatres in cities throughout Europe, including St Petersburg. Over time, in St Petersburg the choreographer Marius Petipa revised these dances to suit his own taste. The production today remains Petipa’s version. In the early 20th century it was performed by St Petersburg dancers in Diaghilev’s company in Paris, where by that time people had already forgotten about the erstwhile incredible glory of this masterpiece. The transformed Giselle once again enchanted audiences. And later researchers wove a story of a romantic relationship into the story of the romantic production, surmising that the creation of the ballet in Paris had included the involvement of Jules Perrot, the husband of the first performer of the title role, known to many from - alas - now lost productions. The list of choreographers who created Giselle brought together three great masters. And the transformation of the surname of the ballet’s composer Adolphe Adam to “Adan” on Soviet playbills continued the train of intriguing metamorphoses of Giselle.
In the 20th century the St Petersburg blueprint of Giselle came to be in great demand and a venerable guest production at many theatres across the globe. A greeting from the age of romanticism, this ballet has come to be an encyclopaedia of performance skill. Judging by interpretations of the lead roles offered by outstanding dancers from different countries and generations, one can study the dynamism of artistic trends and aesthetic preferences of different times. For many performers this production has been an exam of their capacity as an actor, and for a second century now audiences are captivated by the touching and dramatic story of a great love, told using the ideal harmony of classical dance.
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[@melanief4115]

I can’t describe how happy her sleeves make me

[@sienaperry721]

lmao I was looking for this comment

[@zenendrahhernz1371]

Yay!!! Same! They're like lil butterfly or bird wings everytime she bounces or moves her arms! Everything about this was so intrigung and pleasant to watch 🥰🥰🥰

[@LolGurrl91]

Omg I know! They're so light and flowy!!

[@rachaelescober6000]

Yesssss

[@Pindolene]

They're like happy little jellyfish

[@hannahs1683]

The longer ballet skirt makes it so much more pleasant

[@miparedro76]

Why?

[@hannahs1683]

@@miparedro76 I think it looks nicer

[@psithurismique]

@@hannahs1683 the long skirt makes it look more pure (modest?) and elegant

[@hannahs1683]

@@psithurismique it does

[@SamtheMan0508]

I prefer the longer skirts. To me they look so elegant.

[@abbie_joan]

her movement is so fluid that she looks more like an animated character rather than a real person

[@sora4765]

I know right. I thought it was a cartoon

[@imasunflowerlilfunny3353]

True

[@69cheesyfries]

Ikr even the music makes it seem like that

[@bevormerod9987]

We were trained to look very light and wispy and effortless , in this role, because after Giselle’s death, she is a spirit (in this scene)

[@neldormiveglia1312]

She looks like an animated painting.

[@mvv0]

Her feet were literally jello the entirety of the opening choreography😯. Like what..... I could not take my eyes off. She looks so effortless doing what probably would extremely difficult to execute. Kudos to you Ma'am 👏👏👏

[@Jo-yc3lq]

Ballet is one of the most difficult yet elegent dances ever...

[@justimani4]

Ikr this looks so sore

[@vinylsimona]

It is the most difficult dance ever.

[@a.a.2573]

@@vinylsimona Indeed

[@aarnzoo5124]

@@justimani4 it is…but for some reason that pain makes the end results even more beautiful. There’s nothing more satisfying that finally getting it right after struggling for so long.

[@dartingralaughter9781]

@@vinylsimona how

[@shania_]

those lines and feet are unbelievable!

[@jillwintz379]

T O T A L L Y !!!❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️

[@willowbark5649]

Absolutely!!

[@SS-ui7by]

The black background, the flowy white dress really just, gives GHOST. Truly prefect Giselle

[@moasi.]

the effort and hard work she put into this dance in truly incredible, her foot work is immaculate, the hands are proper as expected, and she moves very gracefully

[@leminjapan]

She makes everything look so effortless, then you see how extremely bent forward her foot is (idk the technical term) when she's en pointe and the ridiculous strength that must take. I know nothing about ballet but she's a joy to watch

[@barbara_LL]

the name is just pointed lol, the top part of her foot (what we can see) is probably that curvy because she has a very curved feet arch so it appears that way, don't get me wrong though, is a lot of skill and training

[@andynonymous6769]

@@barbara_LL the arch takes training to achieve though doesn't it? Most people aren't born with feet like a ballerina, they have to strengthen the arch

[@barbara_LL]

@@andynonymous6769 yes, I mentioned this, it does take lots of training

[@livelaughhowdy]

I think you know more about ballet than you think you do. Most people would write "on point" and you also know that getting an arch like that takes a lot of hard work. Well you also know how to enjoy ballet which is great :)

[@truckerdave8465]

It’s called being over the box. It does take immense skill but it’s amazing how much of that is also the proper shoe. I don’t dance but for some reason I watch endless amounts of pointe shoe fitting.

[@normamimosa5991]

Maria, that is stunning and remarkable for your premiere in Giselle. Thank you for this snippet, and thank you for taking the time to describe the history of the ballet.

[@llllll4759]

Настоящая Жизель! Воздушно, невесомо, грациозно! Обворожительная! Брава!

[@user-zi8ef4sb8h]

Невозможно оторвать взгляд! Музыка, танец и танцовщица: все слилось в волшебное действие! Фантастика! Браво!

[@user-nb5kp1dw7s]

Слава Богу что есть ещё классический балет, где все гармонично и танец, и музыка

[@user-bo5vi2qs5w]

Ах,как хороша!Таинственная,романтичная и очень нежная...Великолепно!!!

[@user-xm4vs8yn4x]

Великолепная музыка. Великолепная Мария!

[@sweetlana2125]

Прекрасная, замечательная, изумительная.. ❤

[@user-ho6xz8ic8w]

Одна из самых красивых сцен этого балета.

[@user-zu8iz3yw3q]

Браво Мария! вы работаете и растете!Не останавливайтесь!Вы замечательная!

[@olealarina]

Ожившая фарфоровая статуэтка прелестной нимфы...Чудо!

[@user-bc2ci4lb4z]

Перышко).. Словно куколка из шкатулки, столько изящества).. Успехов, тебе малышка, в этой тяжеленной профессии!!!

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

OMG.That is SO GORGEOUS. I don't have the words. One of the best Giselle clips I've ever seen and I've been a balletomane for 50 years. Her line. Her full, twisting, forward arms port de bras, head, torso, back and neck pose. STUNNING. The last port de bras and arabesque of each step sequence is SUBLIME. OMG. I know how incredibly hard Maria works on her physicality. She works out diligently, separate and apart from ballet class. IT SHOWS IN SPADES. Maria, you are a sublime inspiration.

[@s3onghw920]

She's so graceful. Definitely a swan in human disguise 🥰

[@SandraWilliamsSmith]

The Wilis are the spirits of young virgins who have died before marriage, they are NOT swans.

[@BKJ93]

Russian ballet is awesome

[@tututishtosh]

I've watched this 20 times already, and not tired of it. Love how her movements reflect the music: the mood, tempo, grace and elegance. What strength in her ankles and feet! What grace in the angle of her neck, the sway of her arms !

[@michelleduquette3725]

Looks so ghostly, and ethereal and light!!!!

[@user-xr5vg3pd5u]

Какая прелесть не передать словами ❤❤❤

[@user-cj6je7sz7x]

Рукава, словно крылышки! шедеврально! удачи 🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀🐞🍀!

[@SnowWhite717_]

I don’t think people understand how very very strong she is. Ballet Dancers are like Willows, strong, thin and graceful. She has such amazing control of her power. ❤

[@salmaaryan4119]

She’s beautiful she looks like a dancing painting 🤩

[@openyreyes]

She is as light as feather，absolutely amazing.❤😍

[@user-ub1vz6jd1r]

Какая грация! Какой восторг!!!

[@Sofi-vi8tm]

Her cloths match up with her dance omg it was so flawless

[@user-rr7sr5rx8o]

Мария, роль Жизель Вам очень идёт! Воздушная, легкая и невесомая!

[@shespeex8413]

Maria, you are a living treasure of the ballet world. Your port de bras are the stuff of dreams, and your Giselle will surely stay amongst legends.

[@yukii_suru]

I love how the skirt flow so softly and seems gentle

[@jscho1269]

와~ 너무 아름다워요. ❤

[@Gedekliks]

Русский балет... Сказочное мастерство и отточенные па❤❤❤

[@balletcoach5164]

Beautiful Maria! Head and arms ...stunning

[@monedameow]

Her Giselle is amazingly beautiful

[@moonohholic5312]

She's Like a Living Doll. This Pretty Doll is now my favourite 🖤🌙🖤

[@adamkozowski7510]

Maria, in this video You dances so lightly and looks like a beautiful ghost of Giselle. I know that role of Giselle is among most difficult in ballet, so really chapeau bas! I hope You also share with us an excerpt pas de deux from the second act.

[@user-zu8iz3yw3q]

Вы в некоторых моментах танца- танцующий эльф! И очень близки к тому, чтобы захотелосьи во время всего танца затаить дыхание и улететь вместе с колдуньей.

[@user-wk2gx8vh6n]

Ангел 👼 воплоти! 🌹🌹🌹💋😍💖💃🏼

[@SimonkaShow]

Breathtaking

[@InsaneLaughter01]

The graceful and watery flow of her movements and the dress compliment the springiness of the music.

[@user-ov6xd8xb5t]

She looks so ethereal

[@user-zz5yk9yo1r]

БОЖЕСТВЕННАИ!!! ЛЕГКА И ГРАЦИОЗНА КАК БАБОЧКА 🦋!!!

[@miashura6662]

✨she moves just like gravity doesn't exist✨ tbh the elegance literally out off charts ❤

[@yunonnelemora9295]

The series of petit allegro is just so beautifully executed. It is absolutely lovely to witness your growth in artistic expression over the years!! I remember a few years back you said your dream role is Giselle, and I’m so happy for you for dancing this role so well!

[@jillwintz379]

Maria's performances and barres sheer joy. You just may be the best today----

[@user-hd3wo1wu3y]

Потрясающе! Какие руки! Какие ноги!! Брава!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-dk3vm5es5p]

너무 아름다워 계속 보게 되네요.

[@user-ek9dg6st5l]

Что-то невероятное! Это точно образ волшебного сказочного мотылька. Легкая и пластичная. Руки с крылышками очень выразительны! Воздушная фея!

[@dimseza1541]

Мариинка - это высший класс. Молодец! Очень воздушная балерина.

[@CarleyWebb]

Wow her arches are STUNNING

[@ellaakiyama5670]

Those romantic tutus will always be top tier idc what anyone says. ❤❤❤ absolutely gorgeous. It gives such a floating fairy doll-like illusion. Imagine making a romantic tutu out of japanese Yumissima (World's lightest and most expensive fabric because it floats in the air)

[@Sethoffgrid]

I love how when she lifts her leg and pulls it down, it takes the skirt a second to catch up because its so loose and flowy. Very pleasant to the eyes 🙂

[@larkbird6899]

The way her dress flows and she makes it look so effortless is stunning!!

[@user-lh2go3ng6i]

ここまで軽やかに踊れるまでどれだけの苦労と練習が必要なのでしょう！(◎_◎;) 本当凄すぎます…

[@kristinmoreno9203]

Maria Khoreva is a Classically BEAUTIFUL Giselle!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@user-rn3hr4hp3c]

Прелестная, нежная, лёгкая. Танец - чудо.

[@beenice1555]

She looked so cute doing the little jumps at the beginning. It made me feel happy

[@ArLobo12]

Other people: she’s such an artist, look at how fluid her movement is! Me: bouncy bouncy bounce-bounce

[@kimquinn7728]

Bouncy?🙄

[@abukawsar9508]

Me with Same feeling 😂

[@daryador3847]

One of the best out there!!! Beautiful!

[@sidneygreenglass106]

Look at her feet? I cannot imagine how difficult it is to dance this dance- how many hours of practice!!!

[@railasauhana]

essa recomendação foi muito aleatória no meu caso, mas adorei, muito satisfatório de assistir ela dançar! parabéns

[@gillesfaure1791]

Magnifique Maria Khoreva dans un style époustouflant dans la lignée de l'immense svetlana zhakarova..

[@mayfly9319]

So graceful

[@user-sh2dv1ji3i]

Она настоящая трудяжка, а без этого талант не отточить! Браво Маша!

[@TayNoTaisho]

I need that dress in my life

[@nataliak196]

В этом отрывке всё прекрасно и балерина и музыка и шикарнейший костюм.

[@22Too]

A beautiful interpretation of that classic role!

[@sandrayow7578]

AMAZINGLY Beautiful

[@KateCarew]

Her arms are amazing, but her hands are what really make me smile, there’s no part of her that isn’t superbly controlled, and graceful!

[@celinegarcia4158]

Poetry in graceful motion!

[@user-ip3or5mp7k]

Идеально!❤❤❤

[@Marusya514]

Beautiful!!! This is Ballet 🩰!

[@olgazv9103]

Впервые хочу сказать комплемент Марии. Ее роли в длинных юбках. Очень легко и нежно!! Красота!

[@TheAmylou36]

Absolutely breathtaking

[@christinedefreitas9722]

OMG ABSOLUTELY beautiful gorgeous ❤👋👋effortlessly flawless encore!!!🎉

[@amandagrajeda3142]

She looks like angel

[@user-nz3bc6hw1x]

Вы Чудесная!

[@du-bravawang2317]

Мария, вы большая умничка!! Я сколько наблюдаю за вами, вы отличаетесь большой работоспособностью и желанием совершенствоваться! Сколько труда вы вложили в эту роль! Вы прекрасны!! Благодарю вас за ваше искусство, чувство прекрасного и любовь к танцу! И дай вам Бог сил, здоровья и вдохновения для новых чудесных свершений! 🙏🙏🙏☺️

[@bitterellaselectricgroove8544]

An exquisite tiny fluttering butterfly. Such beauty.

[@almagrata]

🧚🧚It's a true butterfly of flesh and blood, I've never seen so much beauty and fluidity.💃💃🤔😂🪷👋👋

[@normalmen2572]

Looking at her dance makes me feel calm and relaxed, watching her feet makes me feel pain in a way i never though i could

[@kyleecook6671]

My gosh, that skirt makes everything she does look even more ethereal

[@user-wm7hm8kz4y]

So elegant!!!

[@Solnze_73]

Великолепно! Руки просто прекрасны!

[@aryabolton2949]

I don't think many people understand just how much strength, and control a dancer has to have, to do anything like this. Like you need insane strength 💪 and control. I'm always just blown away by ballet dancer's. It's amazing to watch

[@user-ts1xf7mz5v]

Замечательно! Очень Красиво!👏👏👏🌷🌸💐

[@varnikagoenka1047]

Her shadow looks like a barbie in those barbie ballet movies so pretty

[@vinodrawat_]

how beautiful is this

[@ItsYaBoiV]

The sheer amount of work it takes her to be able to move like that is mind boggling

[@user-tt1cl7uy3n]

Мария ,супер,всё передала эмоционально,очень технично

[@SandraWilliamsSmith]

The time Period stylized Movement Technique matches the beautiful music elegantly and enhances her characterization of Giselle!!! Enchante!!!✨💐

[@Floopfloops]

I literally became choked up? Like by the end I could feel my eyes just starting to well up.

[@jmid8467]

She is such a beautiful dancer ❤ so talented thank you Maria ❤

[@light0159]

Its like shes wearing the ocean waves its so fluid MG

[@ellyj3400]

Машенька, какая красота! Удачи тебе во всём!❤

[@freyasslain2203]

Love this lady . She has these Reaction Videos . She tells you stuff behind the scenes . She is wonderfully charming and beautiful.