Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but make it BALLET | Jordan’s DREAM ROLE | Ballet Reign

[@olivial5575]

Ladies when are we going go see you dance, that would be so lovely to see

[@karenkaren3189]

Anthony Dowell and Merle Park. Steven McRae and Akane Takada.

[@marylee8372]

Yes, please. An analysis of the complete ballet would be super!❤

[@balletreign]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SneezingSquink]

Please! I tried to understand the plot and it's just so confusing. The Giselle ballet video was so good. I'd love to appreciate this ballet more.

[@kpopstan7520]

Yes please

[@annbrookens945]

Yes! More of your views on this entire ballet, please!

[@r3adrpro811]

I saw the original couple - Anthony Dowell and Antoinette Sibley - dance this a couple of times with the Royal Ballet. It is one of my favorites, too, Jordan.

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

The steps, the spirit, the athleticism...but they are also acting the heck out of the roles. {Yes please full analysis for more ballets!}

[@balletreign]

Yes, yes, and YES 🙌🏻. {stay tuned 😉}

[@joanarodrigues4562]

Yes!!! Please!!!!

[@curzonproduct]

The ballet was perfectly tailored for Sibley and Dowell and Oberon, especially played to all of Anthony’s strengths. And just about every male dancer has cursed him ever since!! So unbelievably hard!! Same for Des Grieux in Manon 😂

[@balletreign]

Hahaha!! 😂😂

[@kathystephen]

I used to see Ferri dance at Covent Garden. Fabulous

[@Musiqueducoeur364]

Please! Do a analysis of the whole ballet! Or just any beautiful ballet, Id love to see something on Raymonda or Jewels. Really underrated Channel

[@balletreign]

You made our day!! Thanks so much! 🥹🥹. We can’t wait to take y’all through more beautiful ballets 😁✨

[@TheBooklover1848]

Ethan Steifel! It's super nice to see him in something other than the (frankly iconic) role of Cooper Nielson in Center Stage.

[@phoenixlundstrom3447]

There are no words...weepingly beautiful

[@miriam8376]

Yes! An analysis of the whole ballet! My husband is a Shakespeare professor, and if I'm going to get him to a ballet he's actually going to love, this would be it. It would help if there were things I could do to help him appreciate the dancing instead of just the story.

[@David-pt8ge]

There is a BBC programme of the original creators of this ballet (Dowell and Sibley) being coached by Ashton in the 80s in this very pas de deux. His level of detail that he requires is astonishing. It is a wonderful film. I watched it again on KZbin previously.

[@victoriamn8364]

I've actually never watched the full Midsummer's, so this was a really beautiful surprise! The choreography is stunning and genius; it would be so nice to have a commentary on the full ballet! Honestly, though, I would love to see a commentary on Tchaikovsky's pas de deux because it's my favorite and I love the choreography in it.

[@balletreign]

We are happy to introduce you to this masterpiece! Tchaikovsky pdd is another lovely classic; thanks for ur suggestion!! ☺️

[@leelandluver]

Yes to the analysis of the whole ballet. ❤

[@balletreign]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kendallaustin9593]

Can you guys do more full length ballet commentary videos pleaseee those are my favorites

[@balletreign]

Don’t worry, we’ll be bringing them back soon! 🤠🤠

[@philzmusic8098]

I've only recently come to appreciate Ashton. Your analysis has deepened that appreciation. Thank you!

[@SarahHope883]

Ashton ballets are always so cute and pretty and totally unique 🧚💕

[@davidclague8359]

I look forward to your video every Saturday. After watching your commentary on the difficulties of this pas de deux, I'd be interested to hear your comments on the partnering work of Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae in Mayerling.

[@balletreign]

We’re so happy to be a part of your Saturday! 😁 thanks for your request 👍🏻

[@syzygy5]

I would love to see that too.

[@markweinberg4287]

I've seen this ballet. This pas de deux did not stand out to me, but you convinced me that it absolutely deserves to be highlighted. Great pick. Your perspective as dancers on these pieces are highly useful to those of us that only know they are pleasing to the eye

[@balletreign]

Aww that’s so wonderful to hear!! We’re happy we could help u see it with a new perspective 🤓😁

[@patcoyne8756]

Perfect example of Ashton's ppds. They are unitary, you don't see to different people only the unity, the merging into one unit!

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

That pdd is incredibly charming! I'm adding it to my playlist right now! When the male fairy in green first entered the stage, it almost looks like he was shimmering, but that must've been the effect of the lighting and the ombre green to very pale green or white leggings to shoes. There were a number of elements in that dance I have never seen before and I'm glad when you point out how difficult things are because we non-dancers need these things explained to us so we can appreciate it more fully. I love your matching dresses, too! Very classic-looking to match your teacups and background. ❤ Thank you very much for the video and please do a whole video on A Midsummer -Knight- Night's Dream! 🥰🙏💐💐🩰💧🦌

[@balletreign]

Thanks for your observations on this piece, the whole production is immaculate ✨✨✨. We’re happy to help y’all understand our world! Your comments always encourage us, so thank uuuu 💕☺️

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

@@balletreign you are very welcome! I’ve started to watch the whole production, and I was so surprised when a choir started singing! I love Puck - he has some very unusual choreography! Have a lovely week, Reign Dears! 😄🙏🌼🌸🌺

[@yvonnestrong3856]

So that's what a prima ballerina assoluta looks like in full flow - very impressive. Another wonderful example of Ashton's brilliance at distilling a long story into a short ballet (like A Month in the Country and Romeo & Juliet) by going straight to the essence of the characters involved, as well as making difficult choreography look so effortless that a lot of people seem to think he's a pretty second-rate choreographer for just doing easy stuff - if only they could watch this channel, they'd get quite a lesson! Would absolutely love to see your analysis of the full ballet. And maybe sometime you could run us through his great masterpiece Symphonic Variations - I remember watching it in the cinema, and as soon as the curtain rose on that iconic backdrop, I felt my blood pressure drop ten points! BTW, I love your matching dresses!

[@balletreign]

Haha you noticed we’re matching 😂😂. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Symphonic Var is a lovely one, thanks for your suggestion!

[@annbrookens945]

I, too, noticed the matching dresses. They're cute!

[@susanpaul4752]

It is DEFINITELY EXQUISITE, and no surprise with Ferri and Steifel dancing....They were always TOPS!

[@balletreign]

YESSS ✨👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨

[@lucianaleiva518]

A true dream 🥰 So magical.

[@Awsydawn]

“Ferri” nice analysis! Thank you!!!

[@balletreign]

HAHA thank you!! 🤣🤣

[@sinead3315]

i would love a full ballet review!

[@altuum]

My weekly dose of cheer! You never disappoint!

[@balletreign]

This made us so happy! Thank you! 🥹💕

[@susanpaul4752]

It is Ta -Tania, with broad A, as in AH!.. Also, it is Lanchberry....as in ranch, think horses. And yes, these two are divine as is the entire ballet, thanks to Ashton's choreographic genius. Thanks so much for this.

[@balletreign]

Haha thanks so much for your help! Glad you enjoyed this one 💕👍🏻

[@magicarp79]

It's always summer in Indonesia. We can't escape the heat. 🥲

[@balletreign]

Aggghhhhh we can’t imagine summer year-round! 🥵🥵 Sending cooling vibes 🍨❄️🍧

[@gaia218]

I descovered your channel yesterday and I am so happy!! I was looking for a place to fangirl about ballet and you are so fun and so prepared at the same time! I would love e video about the entire ballet, I think is much less known than other ones.

[@balletreign]

Welcome!! 🥳🥳 so happy to have another ballet nerd among us! Thanks for ur suggestion, we would love to do a full ballet analysis on this in the future 👍🏻✨

[@sugarsprinkles9875]

I would love a full analysis!! After performing in AMND, I fell in love with this ballet!

[@balletreign]

Love it!! Performing a role is a def sure way to become permanently attached to it lol 😂

[@elainealexander3043]

Beautifully danced

[@markweinberg4287]

Terrific show. Well done ladies

[@balletreign]

Thank you so much!!

[@gillianashley1820]

Such a perfect ballet, in every way, and an absolute favourite of mine. You can still find, on KZbin, film of the incredible original Royal Ballet cast, Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, and Wayne Sleep as Puck. Perhaps you could comment on that, too?

[@CheyenneSedai]

Oh, I don't know if you can post the link, I couldn't find it with a simple search, mind pointing me to it?

[@balletreign]

Wow! We haven’t found that one yet, but we’ll do some deep searching for it for sure. Thanks for letting us know! Nothing like seeing the original cast 👍🏻

[@gillianashley1820]

@@balletreign … and the whole ballet, though with Merle Park rather than Antoinette Sibley. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKKuqaeleLmIf8k

[@gillianashley1820]

@@CheyenneSedai I’ve added a couple of links above, Cheyenne.

[@bedroombunny9529]

I would watch a full analysis on every ballet that has ever existed. This was absolutely exquisite. When he did those turns and ended on demi-pointe I felt all confidence in my dancing ability leave the room.

[@balletreign]

We’ll do our best to bring y’all more analysis vids! That particular section was *magic* ✨🤩

[@kaseystreicher3291]

Adorable, as usual. Try to stay cool out there in the Texas heat. We’re melting over here in Tucson Arizona.

[@balletreign]

Arizona!! 😁😁 We feel you, we’re dreaming of autumn already lol 😂

[@brit1583]

That is a lovely piece. Is it pretty much out of rep now as it was quite an old recording. It should come back. Ashton is always sublime yet quirky and surprising. And yes we really need to see you dancing ladies.

[@balletreign]

It is def underrated and not talked about enough!

[@coolkcroyale]

Watching Midsummer Night’s Dream was how I got into watching ballet! I would love for you to do a break down video

[@dances_522]

you guys are my favorite ballet fangirls!!😁🤭

[@balletreign]

Y’all are the best to fangirl with! We love y’all! 💕😄😄

[@dances_522]

@@balletreign 🥰🥰❤️

[@kelleyforeman]

And Midsummer Night’s Dream is very challenging for the orchestra, too! Excerpts from this piece are standard audition material for string players!

[@balletreign]

Didn’t know that!! Thanks for sharing that with us, we love hearing about ballet from the orchestra’s perspective 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oxoelfoxo]

@@balletreign same! i hope you can do a collab with any orchestral musician that plays for a ballet company

[@micheledix2616]

Just exquisite, Ladies❤

[@balletreign]

Thank you!! 💕☺️

[@colettebelier9970]

I love your ballett lectures. 😂 so instructive.

[@balletreign]

Haha we’re glad you enjoy it 😂😂

[@dances_522]

watching these dancers is just…🤩 both of them are sooo spectacular and they compliment each other beautifully. I was actually not familiar with this pas de deux, but after watching this video I can say it’s def a new favorite ❤️🤭

[@balletreign]

Yesss a new ✨the dream✨ fan!!

[@dances_522]

@@balletreign 😁🥰🥰

[@oceanelf2512]

I love this music.

[@balletreign]

Isn’t it beautiful?? 😍

[@oceanelf2512]

@@balletreign Definitely. I can remember hearing it played at church functions. Mendelssohn was a genius.

[@ilsazamzam]

I would love to see more of Midsummer Nights Dreams it’s one of my favourite ballets and I have the book by William Shakespeare

[@annajones6805]

More,more,more ballet appreciation episodes please! Really wonderful to find out about lesser known beautiful ballets like this one! Ladies,you are amazing! ❤

[@balletreign]

Awww yay!! So happy you like this series! We’ll def continue these videos, we love needing out about ballet with y’all 😁💕✨

[@lara.gaudin]

please do a complete analysis of the dream !! im so intrigued by this ballet and i cant find too much about it online so i would love to hear an analysis from you 🌷🧚🏻‍♀

[@CheyenneSedai]

I hadn't watched this before, but I fell in love with the Pas des Deux. I am totally going to watch the whole ballet now, and I'd love for you to do a full analysis

[@balletreign]

We’re happy to introduce you to this stunning classic! Def a must-watch, and we’d love to talk more about it 👍🏻👍🏻💕

[@birdmanben27]

ABSOLUTELY do a full ballet summary for this please! Midsummer Night's Dream is my fave Shakespeare play, and Mendelssohn is divine. I'm a singer and there's also an opera by Benjamin Britten. Maybe I'll have to do a comparison between the ballet and the opera!

[@balletreign]

Omg yes! We aren’t really familiar with the opera world, but it would be so cool to hear about the differences and similarities between that and the ballet version! 🙌🏻

[@markbeck8384]

Just saying: the Britten opera is lovely. You would like the Balanchine Midsummer Night's Dream, if you don't know it.

[@oxoelfoxo]

please do a comparison!

[@ellenspear50]

Re: the wrist flicking, it made me think of the moresca danced in Franco Zeffirelli's film of Romeo and Juliet, where the flicking rang bells on the wrists of the dancers.

[@emilygleeson2018]

I usually see Royal Ballet versions of things just thanks to my youtube for you stuff but after this I went and watched the Royal Ballet version to compare and my god, you were so right to choose this performance. The royal ballet was beautiful but then I see this version and there is this crispness and beauty int he movements and I am immediately like this is the best performance of it. This is how missummer night dream is meant to be performed. Thank you for introducing me to a duo I would never have otherwise known about (as a non dancer and someone without a local ballet company for regular performances)

[@balletreign]

Thanks so much for sharing you thoughts on these amazing dancers! They def got the fairy vibe down pat ✨✨. This is prob one of our fave casts in this ballet for sure! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@spacefaringspoonbill4120]

Okay, I have to say, these "Ballet Appreciation" episodes really live up to their name! I've never really known much at all about ballet, but I've been loving your videos - and I find myself truly appreciating what I'm watching more after seeing you discuss it. Y'all are great ambassadors for the art!

[@balletreign]

Aww that means a lot, thank you so much for this! We’re always excited to appreciate ballet with y’all. Thanks so much for watching and for supporting the channel! 💕☺️

[@dottiedavis355]

Absolutely - break the whole ballet down. I was intrigued by Puck, and would like to understand more. Thank-you.

[@balletreign]

Absolutely!! It’s a fun ballet 😁😁

[@NV1493-dg4vg]

I was not familiar with this ballet, thank you for sharing this lovely piece! A comparison between different versions of Midsummer Night's Dream (Ashton/Balanchine/Neumeier...) would be super interesting I think!

[@balletreign]

Def an interesting topic! Thanks! Glad u enjoyed the video ☺️☺️

[@emilbrain121]

I've gone through about half your channel in the past 48 hours, immense serotonin boost! the way you can describe and enhance both the emotional artistry and character AND share the technical detail in a way that is accesible, enlightening, but also just plain interesting. is soo cool!

[@balletreign]

Welcome! Thank you for enjoying the content and ballet nerding with us. Appreciate the kind comment 💗

[@msvaleriah]

More Dream, please!!

[@balletreign]

We hear u! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Lili.sim0ne]

I don't know if you're Shakespeare fans, but I'd love for you to do a video on the story of the ballet and compare it to the play! I love the play so much.

[@balletreign]

Tbh we’re not tooooo familiar with the original play, but it would be great to research more into the acting world and compare with the ballet version!

[@oxoelfoxo]

what an interesting PDD! thanks for discussing this! full analysis of Midsummer Night's Dream, please!

[@balletreign]

Glad you enjoyed! ☺️✨

[@curiousman1672]

Well done.

[@KG-2010]

Yes haw!! Yes it is very hot here in Texas!! Great job ladies!!

[@balletreign]

Hahaha! 🤠 Thanks so much! Stay cool 😅

[@kathystephen]

Sublime

[@valerina01]

One of my favourite ballets! 💚 Thank you for this and please please please do the full length!

[@balletreign]

Another The Dream fan!! Thanks for ur request 💕✨☺️

[@AnnieLee555]

Lovely pas. Thank you so sharing this with us! 🥰

[@balletreign]

Thanks for enjoying it with us!! ✨💕

[@mermaidopulence8539]

Ok I actually have seen this ballet (not this company) and I will say it has to be one of my favorite Shakespeare ballets next to Romeo and Juliet.

[@balletreign]

Yessss def one of the finest Shakespeare ballets out there 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mermaidopulence8539]

​@@balletreignnow that I had the chance to fully watch the video I just may have to go watch this version because those dancers made that pas de deux look so effortless. Also because I have to now "show us your foot, here's my foot". 😂😂😂

[@namtellectjoonal7230]

I think I just found my favourite pas de deux thanks to you, omg ❤

[@gwendudley6159]

It's typically pronounced by most professional Shakespeare companies as Tit-tawn-nee-ah, however in the USA it can also be pronounced as Tie-tane-ee-ah, like the largest moon of the planet Uranus. As long as it ends in that ah sound and has 4 syllables, it fits the rhyme scheme as well as the meter, and therefore either pronunciation can be called valid. I say this as a Shakespearean theater director. Lol I am actually currently directing A Midsummer Night's Dream, and as a fellow ballet nerd I also love the ballet version. I just discovered your channel, and I have to say, you two are awesome. Keep the great content coming!!

[@balletreign]

Wowww thanks for the clarification! 😄😄 thanks for watching, we’re so happy u enjoy our videos. Wishing u and cast a great Midsummer Nights Dream ✨✨

[@DaveCalungsod]

Sorry, I didn't attend the premier 'cause I'm too busy😅

[@balletreign]

Haha no worries! We’ll catch you at the next one 😄😄

[@DaveCalungsod]

@@balletreign I'll try my best to be catched ahaha

[@Caroline-jt6ez]

I want to see your reaction to the Balanchine Midsummer! I like it more than The Dream, but same music.

[@nooripuss1]

Would love your commentaries on the whole Dream! I love ballet anyway, but your explanations and comments have deepened my understanding and pleasure in watching it. Also eagerly awaiting commentary on Tales of Beatrix Potter!

[@balletreign]

That’s awesome!! So happy our videos help you ☺️☺️. Stay tuned 😉💕✨

[@cateplink1633]

I have actually mentioned this ballet and specifically that duet in my third book which is the one I'm writing now. It was lovely to see it like this because it will help me to bring it more to life in the story. Love your work girls.

[@balletreign]

No waaayy 😃 we’d love to read your book one day!! ✨✨

[@Ohana1-l4y]

Full midsummer analysis please 🫶🏻

[@TheBeverly7]

Thank you ❤

[@SolElarien]

Hot as hell in Madrid (Spain) but your videos are cool!

[@balletreign]

We feel you lol 🥵🥵 we’re glad you enjoy our channel! Lots of love from Texas USA 🇺🇸💕🇪🇸

[@sianavassileva403]

Would love to see more! I have a random question: what do you consider to be the equivalent of a triple axel in ballet? (sorry i always comment on your vids, it's just a prayer to the algorithm gods haha)

[@balletreign]

We love reading your comments!! We think structurally it’s closest to a double (or triple, if you can) assemble or double/triple saut de basque? We’d love to hear anyone else’s thoughts on this one! Thanks for supporting our channel 💕☺️

[@pheart2381]

Cracked me up with your pronunciation of Titania. Ti-tah-nee-ah.

[@balletreign]

HAHAHA 🤣🤣 thanks for ur correction!

[@BLW888]

How do you feel about modern ballets? Dutch National Ballet’s Frida in DTLA this weekend.

[@balletreign]

Classical ballet will always be our favorite, but modern ballet is cool too!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Never seen Frida, maybe we’ll try to see it one day ☺️

[@jessaglenny]

Good choice, Jordan. I love this ballet. This PDD is so otherworldly and so sexy.

[@balletreign]

It’s the best! 10/10 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@balletpointe831]

at the end of the ballet protagonist, will you have clips from Eden’s ballet, and show you two dancing? that would be amazing and I really want to know what sort of dancers you are. also this might be a random question, but how tall are you two?

[@cheridusek9185]

More Dream, please!

[@balletreign]

👍🏻✨😁

[@JohnSmith-ei2pm]

I like Antoinette Sibley in the role. She seems to take it so much in her stride; also more recently, Akane Tocada has something rather special. A more detailed video would give people the opportunity to hear your opinions on different performances. I would be especially interested.

[@kayla5738]

Can you both do an insights video on the Manon Act lll Pas de Deux, it’s my favorite ❤️

[@agathaknive3321]

Lmaooo, not the actual footage of Eden hitting her partner

[@balletreign]

Thoughts and prayers for Eden’s partners 🙏😂

[@kayla5738]

I love both of your dresses 😱❤️ Where did you get them

[@balletreign]

Thank you!! These were a gift, so we don’t know where they’re from but probably local. We’ll try to find them and let u know 👍🏻

[@kayla5738]

@@balletreign Okay, thanks!

[@susanpaul4752]

What year is this performance from?

[@balletreign]

2004 ☺️✨

[@mariaz2963]

You should rank lifts in a video!

[@balletreign]

Consider it done ✨ kzbin.info/www/bejne/a53Maqiqh9GGpNEsi=yhA9Q4hsmPoGaMVu&list=UULFgft2wXT8rk2J4d9rbQ1hiQ

[@alainberlaty1394]

The pirouettes don't end on first, fifth or fourth, they end on retire like he did.

[@balletreign]

Exactly 😂😂

[@oxoelfoxo]

you could look like fairies wearing wispy nothings--gotta dress for summer heat!

[@Isalovefood]

Can you pls show the story line behind this beautiful ballet

[@kaffeine9398]

you should totally do more of midsummer night's dream. maybe for this summer ( ͡° ͜ ʖ ͡° )

[@oxoelfoxo]

so many different pronunciations for Titania in the comments haha

[@balletreign]

😂😂😂

[@oxoelfoxo]

i always wonder how partners deal with sweat esp when their dance is so physically tiring? if I were to do ballet there'd be puddles on the floor

[@balletreign]

Hint: there are puddles 😂

[@sedekiman824]

Titania is pronounced with short i sound, so, Tit arn i a! Dowell and Sibley had the roles built on them.

[@gusser9]

wish you'd post some of your own work!

[@marionbayley1351]

Titania is pronounced Ti-TARN-I-a.

[@LadyBlack22]

Okay.. it's actually pronounced tit-onya, not aynya.

[@balletreign]

LOL thank u!! 😂😂

[@LadyBlack22]

@@balletreign you’re welcome :) I mispronounce things all the time too! I used to read alcove as a-clove.

[@СветланаОдинцова-ж1я]

Может быть это сложно, но это некрасиво.

[@veronicamilroy]

11:38 "generally, we pair the ballerina with a danseur who is considerably taller than her" * sobs in 5'10" on flat * 🥲🥲 (Honestly, this is so beautiful and amazingly danced! Love your commentary too

[@balletreign]

Hahaha we love our tall girlies! 😄😄