Ballet - Maria Kochetkova & Daniil Simkin - 'Le Corsaire' Pas de Deux

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I danced this pas de deux from the ballet 'Le Corsaire' with the wonderful ballerina Maria Kochetkova in August 2009 at the World Ballet Festival in Tokyo, Japan.

[@kdub10009]

Okay I'm only 3 seconds into the video and i'm uber impressed - so few men take their time in that opening arabesque. Sublime.

[@Leota713]

Yes! ❤

[@jeaniebaby001]

he has an engaging presence. he has charisma. he has nearly perfect lines (nobody is perfect). he has incredible speed, litheness, and skills. he is an intelligent dancer. he always seems to be pointing in the right direction. his arms are almost always symmetrical when they need to be. he always seems to be well balanced and on his toes. he has great artistic sensibilities. he has his parents' love and support. he is simply awesome. I can love ballet because of him. :)

[@oldgypsytap]

It simply doesn't get any better than this... Beyond perfection in every respect. I can't remember ever seeing anyone do those double fouettes so cleanly and on a dime. He reminds me of the first times I watched "Mischa' and "Rudy"...only more breathtaking. Truly awesome.

[@MariaMaltseva]

My favorite performance of this pas de deux. Simkin, in particular, is divine.

[@lorenasilvanapasquetti4741]

Ti piace Vassiliev?

[@MariaMaltseva]

@@lorenasilvanapasquetti4741 Ivan (as opposed to Vladimir)? Yes, very much, but in a different way.

[@lorenasilvanapasquetti4741]

@@MariaMaltseva 😍

[@татьянасанникова-т5ъ]

Хочу сказать о Симкине... Увидев один раз -- запомнишь навсегда . Симкин -- потрясающая индивидуальность.

[@budafool]

This was absolutely stunning. I liked that he did not paddle the girl in her turns. It was dynamic but with aplomb and control. He almost made me cry in his variation. And their synchronicity was flawless.

[@marcellehermapesek2756]

Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful dancing with us, dear Daniil. You are a superb young dancer, who truly appears to fly. Be guided by your parents' wisdom and love and have a splendid career. Very best wishes to you.

[@blondebunhead]

That arabesque at the beginning!!!!!! OMG!!!!!

[@jmbarbou]

The 7 people who dislike this dont know what ballet is. This is still one of my favorite ballet videos.

[@oldgypsytap]

Having seen just about every great dancer over the past 70 years, never did I dream of such perfection as Daniil Simkin. They are both simply Other Worldly.....

[@Fran-uz9ff]

Cela fait longtemps que je ne vois pas un pas de 2 de cette qualité et je ne voyais plus des danseurs exceptionnels depuis des années un grand Bravo pour les deux

[@bobosqueakers]

it just keeps getting better and better. You can tell the attention to detail and intelligence with which he works....this is an AMAZING talent...people do not take him very seriously because he is still so young...buuuuuuuuut they will...

[@barbarawest4195]

Just his entrance is worth price of admission.

[@Juliet0307]

I have not seen Daniil for several months,and I discover this wonderful Corsaire! Extraordinary,as usual!I am very pleased for him of the success he merits. So many thanks for posting!

[@georgainia]

Absolutely lovely, a perfect pair, excellent, very, very well done. Thrilling! Many many thanks.

[@ahuraven]

There is absolutly no limit to the talent of this kid! Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing, fantastik! Out of this world!

[@Dancer4eva111897]

He's just so...so...so...FLAWLESS :) I could watch this for hours

[@Leota713]

😊

[@NienyalieAgain]

I love how easy Maria makes this all look. Her fouettes are like butter, just perfectly smooth. I do wish she had a little more excitement to her dancing in this performance, but honestly, she's just flawless, she makes it look like she's also doing math calculations in her head or something while dancing, because it's so easy for her. Danill is as always angelic in his dancing, completely otherworldly. Truly a person who was born to dance.

[@natpakpartdeux]

I am simply amazed by him! Simply fantastic!

[@zohraghezaili7564]

Un deuxième danseur russe au NBT. Il me fait penser par sa grâce, la fluidité des ses figures, le sens artistique et l'originalité de son interprétation à Baryshnikov. Magnifique !!!

[@44carat]

This Pas de deux led me to ballet. I will never forget this treasure-like moment in Tokyo.

[@milou4753]

This is, without a doubt, the most beautiful pas de deux I have ever seen.

[@marianellahalvorsenolivera3957]

I have watched this video at least 30 times, is amazing.

[@violetwade8903]

MY TWO FAVORITE DANCERS OF ALL TIME I HAVE BEEN BLESSED

[@Flaflaronio]

So effortless and so damn CLEAN. You set the bar higher every time!

[@vaganovafan]

so perfect ,he is so controlled,and when you think he will slow down at the end,no no mr Simkin does an extra jump,the cherry on the pie !!

[@tamarastikes4319]

УДИВЛЯЕТ меня как родители могли его так академично выучить .....,дать уникальный апломб,вращение супер всех существующих звезд за последние 2 века ,чистота линий ,устойчивость в позах поражает все фантазии - это не реальное чувство меры ,интеллигентность поз .....Почему о нём не пишут ...,лишь потому что он не учился в великих школах ,у знаменитых педагогов??????? Я тоже удивлена не менее всех -как такое могло случиться ....??

[@mariavakhrusheva2174]

Даня учился у папы, великого нашего танцовщика. Но это уже было не в России. Они работали в Вене. Даня не вылезал из зала. Чудесный мальчик. Но по-русски он не говорит... Гениальный мальчик.

[@RMRF555]

Браво ! Даниил мне очень Годунова напомнил. Зависает во время прыжка, и перуэты супер!

[@iamhere233]

Daniil Simkin is breath-taking. His technique, expression, interpretation of the role, ability to entertain and delight... all amazing. Of course, did any one notice the arches on his feet? The boy, sory, the man is excellence in ballet dancing. The only problem is... where can we see him live in the USA other than in NYC, Chicago, or LA? Come to Florida, Daniil.

[@mariangelasnt7850]

😱😱😱😱 Questa performance mi ha lasciata a bocca aperta da 20 minuti!!! LUI SUPERA LA PERFEZIONE!

[@ajikanfan2]

My two favorite dancers. Breath taking!

[@권정화-q9o]

와! 제가 본 알리 유튜브 영상중 제일 화사하고 손끝부분까지 우아하게 추시네요. 처음 시작부분이 남들과 다르게 시작되어 더 화사해보입니다. 올해 2022년 8월에도 대한민국에 갈라공연 오셨는데 , 저는 공연을 관람하지 못했답니다. 다음에 내한 공연시에는 꼭 공연을 관람할 예정입니다. 그때도 부디 알리모습의 공연으로 내한해주십시요. 알리 공연 모습이 너무 예뻐 한달 가까히 하루에도 여러번 공연하는 모습을 돌려보게되네요^^

[@aprilthrusday]

The fun of being a balletomane is not finding criticism, but finding appreciation for all dancers. Even though Kochetkova is not as athletic as some other dancers, I find her very charming, and her slower fouettes look controlled.

[@EmmaLoves2Dance]

Woooow the boy is amazing!!!!!!

[@nancyreynolds2148]

Extraordinaire! His performance is the best I've seen.

[@xavscriptus3511]

¡Que arte!

[@stephaniefaithsim]

they are stunning to watch .so strong, so decisive, so clean. what this is lacking here...is chemistry

[@AlexanderKedrov]

Wonderful dancers!

[@mydancetv]

I love everything about it. They have "it"!

[@hairyeahyeah]

This is so artistically and technically devine i forgot to breath at times! BRAVO!

[@JamesNel]

Absolutely mesmerising performance!! Brava & Bravo!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@marianellahalvorsenolivera3957]

Daniil, you are fantastic, I love you!

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

...and I love watching Maria K. at San Francisco Ballet now - she's wonderful.

[@aliciaelcirapierri9338]

WANDERFUL!!!❤️❤️❤️ from Argentina.

[@marianellahalvorsen7649]

I love Daniil, is pure perfection!

[@tamarastikes4319]

DANIEL Simkin is the best danser in the world ....,the best of all Kings of the Dans....

[@Gisolde92]

I soooo adore this video! He is absolutely gorgeous!

[@florenciaclaure]

INCREIBLE!!! Danill y Maria bailan muy lindo! Para mi... EL MEJOR CORSARIE

[@lialida]

I love everything you do as an artist.YOU ARE WONDERFUL! AMAZING DANCER!

[@kdub10009]

Actually Maria Kochetkova, a great star at SF Ballet (a company that has an incredibly deep roster of amazing, world class ballerinas), is a great match for Daniil and more than his equal. They were well matched here and Maria shone brightly as always. She's an amazing talent - check out her video at the sf ballet website.

[@MatildaElena]

Quelle perfection !

[@balletgirl56]

Utterly amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[@carmen9330]

What a wonderful couple, so pure.. Love them!!

[@antonietasousa4099]

AQUI ESTOU EU QUE NUNCA ME CANSO DE VÊR ESTE VIDEO LINDOOOOOOO.

[@52worship]

Brava! Bravo!

[@antonietasousa4099]

PALAVRAS PARA QUÊ? AQUI REINA A TECNICA E A PERFEIÇÃO, LINDOS! O DANIIL SIMKIN É O MEU BAILARINO PREFERIDO E A MARIA KOCHETKOVA ESTA NA LISTA DAS MINHAS PREFERIDAS. FELICIDADES PARA ELES.

[@PinkKissedLips]

Daniil Simkin has the best 540's I have ever seen.

[@TraceyPaleoGiaOnTheMove3]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@bobosqueakers]

also....he shows continually that he has excellent taste and restraint.

[@lyallg8112]

He is breathtaking

[@1balletlover]

I love both of them they r like 2 of my favorite ballet dancers ever and he is sssssssssoooooooooooooo georgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -3

[@jordynbabywoods]

charming dance 👏🏾🥰

[@JonConn23]

That's amazing can't stop watching it!

[@2cool4school35]

Oh. My. God. I'm speechless. The girl was like one of those ballerinas in the music boxes when the boy spun her around! ;) AMAZING! If only I could do that!

[@melissasmith6762]

You stole my name >: o

[@blackangel0861]

great dancer! years of work,has the reward,enjoy it Mr simkin!

[@francisheperi1127]

Love his entrance; love his artistic interpretation of the role; his unhurried, precise movements; the little flourishes of his arms/hands - such a joy to watch.

[@pierfrancescopaolini5512]

Straordinari👏👏

[@berserkerballerina]

the simkin has struck again!!!! it looks way too easy for him haha absolutely fantastic :)

[@rodolfoviquez9577]

exquisite pair of dancers..technique and art.....just perfect. no comparison to no one..each dancer is an undiuvidual, with its own style and personality as humans. r viquez

[@janiakowska]

stars on stage great great

[@sylviahalo]

I just got back from seeing Daniil perform this tonight. Needless to say, I figuratively pooped myself at the opening arabesque.

[@antonietasousa4099]

A MARIA E O DANIIL SÃO O MAXIMO.

[@claudiapinho-memorias]

Sem palavras Sois fantásticos!

[@irinalezhava7330]

Какой великолепный танцовщик !!!

[@nmm7476]

amazing!!!!!and perfect!!!! Daniil!

[@gavrilarsinte762]

Bravo !!! Ambii sunt exceptionali.... Cred ca rușii sunt facuti pentru baletul clasic....si au o scola pe măsura acestui popor talentat ..❤

[@tarantala111]

Gawd, he is fantastic!

[@gildabenemelis2272]

Fantasticos!! Excelentes!! Merci.! Gracias!

[@mikeocalla]

What a partnership... I hope to see you both dance together someday!

[@marianarocha7562]

The pirouettes from the pas de deux were not good but it was so beautiful anyway! Daniil your so amazing, I love watching you, you are such a inspiring dancer! Your movements are so clean! Sucesss And I wish I had Maria´s feet, and her fouettes haha

[@Petitsaule]

Mariana Rocha how old was he ?

[@dansepassion74]

He is SO GOOD !!!!!!

[@AndreaSirianni]

WOW !!! Straordinari ballerini entrambi.

[@1balletlover]

Omg they r ssoo amazing wow !!!!!

[@massimo35897]

Straordinario ballerino!!!!!Meraviglioso!!!!!!!

[@bubblebran]

Talent.

[@delmoral73]

Simkin very impressive.....His jumpa are amazing....

[@LarissaJohnson-w8n]

Прекрасен Симкин. Вручён очень хорошо.

[@BabySnakeJunior]

AMAZING!!!

[@marianeira9160]

Bellisimo, hermoso Gracias

[@aaronjohnmaynes01]

@Buondelmonte123 I couldn't agree more, it is because of those greats that we are this talented

[@georgainia]

superb from you, many many thanks

[@luizfvillar]

P E R F E C T !!!

[@lorenasilvanapasquetti4741]

Splendido...🌷❣️🌺

[@annaliese9453]

Musicality!!❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@Ivan-ft1gg]

Wowwwww. Que belleza!!!

[@tiziana327]

Daniil For me the Numbers one !!!

[@iamgr80k]

People talk about perfection or nobody's perfect or perfection can never be achieved... This is a misnomer. There is no such thing as perfection in any Art form. Anyone who thinks that is fooling themselves. For a dancer, certainly a dancer as much a master of human movement as Daniil Simkin is not seeking perfection. He only experiences different levels of freedom depending on how he feels during the performance. I don't know what they are doing nowadays in their bus and truck tours but when I was dancing we were doing 8 shows a week. The only and most important thing any dancer seeks is to feel good so they are free to give an outstanding performance.

[@Norbert-hi7pl]

Merci MONSIEUR !

[@xxxxmuertoxxxx]

exelente!!! muy bueno daniil... como siempre... jajaja

[@ndreaherrera]

almost flawless! :')