Baryshnikov dances Sinatra

choreographed by Twyla Tharp

[@michaelakel]

As fantastic as Misha is in this - "The Lady" as she is called here is Elaine Kudo and she is brilliant as well. Don't forget - She's the one getting thrown to the ground, flipped upside down, tossed in the air, doing splits and making it all look easy in a little black dress and heels without a hair out of place!!!!

[@57113]

I believe it's important to know Mikhail Baryshnikov was a great choreographer of the american ballet theatre & restructured the company to a high standard of classical ballet and contemporary ballet. He was way ahead of his time. He also choreographed and danced this performance. 0:28

[@lisapridgeon5679]

It takes 2. They had a momentum and understanding of each other's body language

[@oldageisdumb]

I think she was better than he was

[@SharonMartinez]

Kudos! ❤😊

[@aileen694]

​@@57113 At the beginning, it is stated "choreographed by Twyla Tharpe."

[@Tina-qp7py]

That last leap into his arms is fantastic. He just casually catches her.

[@vicky4112]

Great timing!!

[@DinNDee]

I'm worn out just looking at that dancer. Getting thrown around like that and so beautifully! My arm aches for her. She was fantastic!

[@aromasatanicata]

The gum chewing is an amazing detail... Damn

[@cherylhulting1301]

I thought so too. Perfect insouciance.

[@tmgarrett3402]

I went to the box office for a ticket to see Baryshnikov in Tampa Florida in the early 90's. I needed just one ticket. The guy at the box office said..."do you want to see him dance or do you want to see him sweat?" I said "sweat" Scored a seat front row center. One of the most perfect works of art I have ever seen.

[@valmacclinchy]

How lucky! I still hope to see him perform in a stage play.

[@MariaVlasiou]

She is awesome!

[@Vancoin]

A dancer friend of mine commented: "The hardest part would be getting past OMG, OMG, I'm dancing with BARYSHNIKOV!!!"

[@balletbonnie01]

Omg thats funny. I get it!! OMG OMG OMG

[@howardkoor2796]

Vancoin agreed

[@nancyayers6355]

Vancoin Baryshnikov drop dead gorgeous. I've seen one other guy in my lifetime who is just as handsome ... And he resembles. B!

[@nancyayers6355]

#Me too!!! Lol

[@JayCaesar]

That, and...she's taller. Difficult in a trad pas de deux.

[@MsEdeebee]

There will never be another Baryshnikov. No one out there even close.

[@howardkoor2796]

Agreed

[@patkeeler6645]

Born to dance

[@nancyayers6355]

Yes! But I'm so sad that he has aged out! He is by far the best-looking man I've EVER seen! His face and body are glorious, and he is one of the greatest ballet dancers ever born! What's not to like?!

[@TheReginagiovanna]

Ever heard of Nureyev?

[@indigocheetah4172]

@@TheReginagiovanna, nah, he is too clinical.

[@rossi7056]

HI JUST FYI THERE ARE TWO PEOPLE DANCING AND HER NAME IS ELAINE KUDO. It was mentioned NO WHERE and she deserves credit for incredible partnering. ;)

[@LisslaLissar]

+Rossi Lamont Walter Thank you! I was going to ask who she was!

[@howdymegan]

+Rossi Lamont Walter THANKS! I wondered. She does an AWESOME job. Her humor really sets the piece off.

[@carriepoppy]

+Rossi Lamont Walter Was about to comment the exact same thing.

[@kianleyon6613]

+Rossi Lamont Walter And she is amazing

[@daniele3090]

Thanks

[@SusanBarkle-ik9ne]

Fantastic. Thrilling dancing.

[@seinfeldgames9767]

I not only like the way he dances, but I like the way he chews gum. Hot damn, Mikhail!!

[@balletbonnie01]

Love his gum chewing too! Misha took in everything in the American slang lexicon!!

[@relaxandgrowwithMegan]

I was thinking that too. He's chewing gum in a dance routine. Like that beyond expert to be allowed and able to do that.

[@jeannadal8493]

Seinfeld: You are sooo right.The man is a 10.

[@Tina-qp7py]

​@@relaxandgrowwithMeganHe's showing what a badass he is.

[@80swoodpanel]

That catch at the end really fascinates me, what precision!

[@susielamenzo6114]

An Di Yes WOW!

[@valmacclinchy]

It really is amazing!! ❤

[@johnmichaelkarma]

Indeed,it was blind. Literally a leap of faith.

[@helenreidt3315]

Fabulous !! He crossed over between ballet and other dance genres flawlessly. 💕

[@boleyn123]

Incredible! Ms. Kudo, too, was remarkable, especially because she was doing all this in heels. Bravo Mr. B. and Ms. K. A joy to watch.

[@simonedevlin7710]

This is "Sinatra" signature style spirit in motion. Combining the music of the original crooner with the world's best dancer is just sheer genius.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@МикитаМикита-р9ч]

Как небрежно! Как отточено! Как элегантно! Как завораживающе! На такое способен ТОЛЬКО ОН !

[@BrittanyCocchino]

I had Elaine as my teacher at the ABT summer program in 1999. She was such a sweetheart.

[@cruisegirl223]

Ain't no doubt about it! The girl can dance!!!!

[@sophelet]

HER NAME IS ELAINE KUDO

[@lizgun45]

Baryshnikov is HOT in this. I have this DVD and it's one of my favorite dances that he does. By the time he's walking away, throws his gum away, catches his coat, put's it on and makes it look like "oh yes, I have to catch her", is just sexy! The man, song, and `the dance just turns me on. To work with just one of many greats like Twyla Tharp, is the reason he defected from Russia all those years ago. The arts are what freedom is all about. You can't have freedom without the arts and the artists who create.

[@xAnescox]

share the dvd T_T_

[@scharby-7640]

wow that female dancer was incredbile.- what body control!!!!

[@malascompaniasdanza]

Better than him

[@freddiemercury4evr]

@@malascompaniasdanza phenomenal partner work. Both dancers 😊

[@vufcyfxcyyfccfugvi7466]

@@malascompaniasdanza Is it a joke?

[@sophelet]

HER NAME IS ELAINE KUDO

[@ddc7668]

Wow - they nailed this! Sinatra the bruiser with outstanding female ‘throw around’ - she was awesome

[@sophelet]

HER NAME IS ELAINE KUDO

[@ashtree99]

this is amazing, their movements are so expressive!! i love the story and the characters they convey through this choreography - some parts are very provocative. their facial expressions are wonderful too.

[@barbrice721]

You never tire of watching him. The nuances. The Power. The Ease.

[@meganmarie4508]

OH MY GOSH BARYSHNIKOV YOU BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING

[@patkeeler6645]

Is he still alive

[@susielamenzo6114]

Pat Keeler Born 1948, Riga,Latvia. Now choreographs per Google

[@laudicenaalmeida1312]

Muito lindo , Love ❤️

[@doonewatts7155]

@@patkeeler6645 2024 yes he is 76

[@Ruby445]

Baryshnikov is in a class that only he inhabits as is Twyla Tharp the choreographer who mixes the sublime moves of ballet with the profane of modern dance and produces a visual feast every time. I saw this more than once with her dancers--all the songs are incredible but this is breathtaking.

[@kat35lulu88]

He came here to Memphis for a show. My parents took me..... it was the 70's. On the way out of the auditorium my dad took one of the signs directing everyone to Baryshnikov......I still have it. ❤

[@c.d.okeefe2734]

I'm sorry, I know there are a lot of people who won't understand, but this dance was choreographed in a completely different era. Back in 1983, people were intellectually mature enough to understand the difference between something that's abusive and something intended to represent a tumultuous relationship through the two dancers' physicality. If you are uncomfortable watching it, then on some level the dancers have succeeded because they've let you in on that relationship. The dance can be both angry and passionate at the same time. I, too, agree, Elaine Kudo was amazing in this. Not everything produced on stage has to be the dance equivalent of a Hallmark movie. IMHO, we're currently taking the pendulum too far in affording people continual safe spaces. It's not like the danger in this is on a level with The Burning Bed with Farrah Fawcett, a contemporaneous movie from 1984 about horrendous domestic abuse.

[@marybethray9481]

You are wrong. This is art.

[@mmbr01rrf]

This the "Sinatra Suite" (3 different songs by Mr. Sinatra)- choreographed by Twyla Tharp. You simply have to see the entire piece to get the full impact of both the dance and the music. It is unbelieveable.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnYoYN4pNaEibs

[@НатальяРоманова-д9ц]

Великий Барышников!!!! Браво!!!!

[@KDMDiz]

Amazing choreography and incredible dancing!

[@TheMRVARIETY1]

And BRAVO ELAINE KUDO! It 'takes two to Tango', and with this routine she has to take all the battering, still keep up with him - and most important of all - he couldn't throw her around like this without her tremendous physical and technical input. I know! At Theater Carre, Amsterdam 1964/5 season I was lumbered for one routine with a partner who had all t he verve and energy of a sack of potatoes and even the brilliant choreographer, George Carden tried it with her a couple of times and then quietly said to me, "Do the best you can, Llew!" So, as she only has one mention here - and that's not the originator - BRAVO, ELAINE KUDO!!!

[@CarolDancer]

I agree! Elaine Kudo was great, here! I don't like the choroegraphy since it looks like he is abusing her. But Ms. Kudo is the main attraction, here. Barishnikov is just partnering her.

[@bethsartin7220]

To me he has the air n look of being bored wi it. I’m sure that’s part of the choreography of the piece. They were well matched for this. Some people would consider this to be foreplay and not abuse.

[@justinivor1916]

What spectacular choreography!

[@Larina__]

Потрясающе. На это можно смотреть вечно.

[@freddiemercury4evr]

Absolutely adore this, as well as the other "Sinatra Suite" dances. Passionate, tongue in cheek, seemingly effortless..A pleasure to watch.

[@xAnescox]

woww his hair, his clothes and sinatra. soo gorgeous!

[@user-hw5dk3gn1v]

Bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏. Wonderful dance! Amazing dancers 👍👍👍

[@debrathompson4319]

Absolutely OMG fing awesome.. Each of them...this is dance...interpret the music!

[@VILJL]

If we saw Mikhail Baryshnikov dressed in a suit and chewing gum, we wouldn’t expect to be watching from the seats of a theater. But as he moves across the stage with his arms swaying in a confident swagger, he captures our attention as a different sort of character. As in many classical ballets, he and his partner, former American Ballet Theatre soloist Elaine Kudo, are telling a story. Except now, Baryshnikov is a foil to Princes Siegfried or Charmant-he almost cares less about his partner. But don’t be fooled! Despite his apathetic body language, he’s still the best partner around, never letting Kudo fall. Here, Baryshnikov is dancing Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs, which originally premiered in 1982. While it seems like ballet’s opposite, Tharp’s technique requires a strong core and articulation of the feet. This grounds the body to be able to move expansively through space and command changes of direction. From what we can see, Baryshnikov is a true artist who can can mold to any choreographer’s work.

[@dianegrey4294]

Wow. Just, wow... Thank you for turning me on to this. It has opened so many avenues in the world of dance that I can't wait to explore...

[@pjmvdbroek]

The lady made moves, no taught in dance classes, look extremely elegant.

[@luisadeorleans3461]

Genial Baryshnikov, una excelente coreografía musical¡¡

[@МашаИванова-и9к8е]

Такой Джеймс Бонд тут Михаил😍 Фантастически красиво, великолепны оба, лучшее было сделано уже давно!

[@Romashka-xv3cl]

Иллюстрация абъюзивных отношений. Фу )))

[@МашаИванова-и9к8е]

@@Romashka-xv3cl танец, просто танец, пластика, роли

[@Romashka-xv3cl]

@@МашаИванова-и9к8е конечно же не просто . Это же повесть в танце. И это повесть про абъюзивные отношения. И дело не только в том , что он её швырят, она созависимо бежит к нему .... Так и не физически швырять и гнуть можно - вербально, поступками .... В общем - дело др...нь.))

[@МашаИванова-и9к8е]

@@Romashka-xv3cl это не по- настоящему, он танцор, не губит её, они танцуют, в кино тоже не убивают и Дон Корлеоне- это переодетый Марлон Брандо, а Ретт Батлер не влюблен в артистку Вивьен Ли. Ау! Отделяйте наверное художественное изыскание от реальности, вообще уже со своей инклюзивностью отлетели от границ своих накручиваний и визуального восприятия НЕреальности

[@Romashka-xv3cl]

@@МашаИванова-и9к8е Ау! Я ничего не говорила про конкретных персонажей. Я обозначила название происходящего на сцене. А многие до сих пор думают, что это любовь такая. Это созависимость - и крайне разрушительная

[@Noisyego]

Amazing couple!

[@hexdragon_]

Such a brilliant and such a rode dance!

[@notRusl]

So entertaining. a no-look jump and catch at 2:13 ... breathtaking!

[@valmacclinchy]

They make it look so easy! Amazing!!

[@loulie1997]

That boy. could. dance. oh my word.

[@freddiemercury4evr]

He could, and still can! 😊

[@KtyStella]

He s the best man dancer of the World 😂😂😂

[@janejones11]

Wow, amazing. .Their moments are so liquid.

[@miriavalli1049]

IL MIGLIORE DI TUTTI I TEMPI!!BRAVISSIMO, BELLISSIMO , UNA FORZA DELLA DANZA CLASSICA!!GRANDISSIMO MICHA!!COME TE NESSUNO MAI!!💪👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤💋❤💋

[@claires1177]

Both are extraordinary! Bravo!

[@lykkefroen]

I just love to see Mikhail Baryshnikov dance ! it is so beautiful, I wish I once could look into his eyes , oh my god ........... its heavenly

[@mizjohs]

And because he's acting cool and tough and sexy/dangerous all at the same time, bringing the girl character back over and over again because she can't take her eyes off him any more than we can.

[@angiedanza]

Wow! Q buena coreo! Me encantaron las caras de Baryshnikov. Un genio.

[@lissettechaparro9444]

Espectaculares!! Me encanta la naturalidad de Mikhail ...hermoso!! 🥰💕😍

[@sweetyetnotsticky]

Oh RELAX !!! he was brilliant (as always), and of course this was his idea too, otherwise he wouldnt even be dancing there ....

[@annadmakeeva]

it's genius, so breathtaking

[@doreenmorrison9407]

I think it’s Brilliant! I think I saw it in NY, love Barishnikov!!!!. I think the choreography was Twyla Tharpe, not sure.

[@MisHistoriasdelAlma]

They are wonderful!!! 🌺

[@michaelakel]

Why can't everyone get that this is a particular CHARACTER that is being acted out by the dancer relaying the ideas as seen thru the eyes of Twyla Tharp , the choreographer, as she interprets the song! If you have problems w/ this particular song - look at the rest of her Sinatra Suites that she choreographed where there is more romance and sweetness. It's art ... folks. A choreographer's take of a song interpreted by dancers.

[@НатальяФролова-ь9в]

Sheer delight!!!

[@mararubiacedro9934]

Além de ir muito além padrão imposto pelas companhias de balé da época,ele era perfeccionista,fantástico,maravilhoso também no cinema,num único filme.Eterno mesmo.De Salvador/ Bahia/ Brasil.

[@brendalee6983]

Brilliant ! The two of them

[@mariaelenahartung]

I saw this live in Buenos Airesm at Teatro Colón. There were 4 performances. I saw all 4 and could have done it for 4 more. ❤️

[@юлияборисова-й3л]

Невозможно оторваться!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@firepanda3456]

mikhail baroshnikov the best dancer ive seen

These Sinatra dancers for Baryshnikov was the beginning of the end of Twila's career. 💙

[@catherinesauer5110]

It's all about ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@misspomerol]

The point of this was to make a snapshot of a certain lifestyle. I am a feminist and I don't object to portrayals of abuse because it is a portrayal of what many woman have lived. This piece is honest and as a former professional ballerina who has performed Twyla's work and taken classes from Elaine Kudo I can tell you it is beyond difficult. This was meant to evoke the emotions it does.

[@Vaninasanta]

My interpretation is a fight between a couple. She´s angry for something, accusing him and he´s acting defensively. Then, they reconcile and that´s the part starting at the very end, cutted on this video. Also, it´s set in the fifties or sixties. I love this piece ;)

[@jp9707]

I thought that, although it seemed that the dance was designed to showcase abusive behaviour, it seemed to be saying that abusive behaviour is 'just life', just an expected part of a romantic relationship. I found it disturbing. By putting the dance into a ballroom-type setting with fancy clothing and jazz playing, it seemed to be romanticising domestic abuse! It is still very impressive dancing, but it mainly made me feel concerned. I couldn't watch the whole thing!

[@Bluesbabesrv]

This dance was part of a Sinatra set telling a story. Start to finish here is the entire set. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnYoYN4pNaEibs

[@ernestcastro6238]

Rossi Lamont Walter I agree, she was a beautiful dancer. I saw her through out her Ballet Theatre years she was exquisite.

[@aileen694]

Zowie! Fantastic show of control and artistry. The choreography and mood reminds me strongly of Argentinian tango. Not really crazy about this one tho. On to the next...

[@mikhaillarayes229]

.Esto es lo que mas me ha gustado de Baryshnikov.

[@angelakakaras1997]

My favorite song of , My favorite singer

[@gregoriamartinoli3035]

GENIAL GRACIAS LOS DOS 👍👋🙏

[@aprilthrusday]

@MrWinter99 cuz he's Baryshnikov!!! The most handsome perfect and talented ballet dancer ever!

[@karenbourke1783]

What a great video. It stopped too soon. I wanted to see the rest of that dance they started at the end.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Karen Bourke this is the entire set. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnYoYN4pNaEibs

[@claudettedelphis6476]

~.~ Thank you for this dream ~.~

[@Delfidash]

Bravo Mikhail Baryshnikov !!

[@Delfidash]

Russian Ballet Legend Mikhail Baryshnokov

[@umityalcintunc2879]

Hi! Nadia Lynggaard All together knows Baryshokov.. I love Nurayev and Baryshnkov... From Turkey ballet, name is Hülya Aksular another like..

[@answerthequestion7644]

Amazing, as always. One question though, how can a man putting on his coat be so sexy? How!?!

[@cindyandfred57]

+DumbleDoraTheExplorer Your not kidding!!!

[@lyncharose7912]

+DumbleDoraTheExplorer OH YES. NO IDEA. But he does it so well. And couldnt think of a better song to accompany him :)

[@mortalclown3812]

AnswerTheQuestion tell it honey

[@kabonnagreen]

i love that he is chewing gum so perfect. :)

[@--2659]

Perfectly tense and relaxed when needed

[@DoreenWongSingapore]

Wow, choreography is great! Mikhail is so strong! But strength so well controlled. Poor lady being yanked around, she's great too

[@christineparks6739]

He will forever be the sexiest dancer alive!

[@Chanpan3]

you are the best ....of the best 4 ....Ever......

[@musicotherapierelaxation7732]

wow!

[@PicklePwr]

In the middle of all that he is chewing gum. lmao

[@learntocrochet1]

I never liked that part of the choreography. I wondered if he couldn't resist singing along so it was added - or was it thought to make him look tougher? Not needed!

[@dianegrey4294]

I think it adds to the character. he's supposed to come off as careless and egotistical and maybe a little rude to boot. I like that he worked as hard to master the character as he did the dance routine itself.

[@radioheadtv3131]

PicklePwr is choke on that gum😂

[@miavujacic4853]

SHE IS AMAZING. Imagine if it were you and you had to dance with him, with Mikhail _fucking_ Baryshnikov. *The* Baryshnikov. And above it all, look how DAMN HOT HE LOOKS HERE. I bow down to you girl

[@CarolDancer]

I don't think he looks hot. I think he looks haughty. This is definitely my least favorite pas de deux I've seen him in. But Elaine Kudo looks beautiful. Just wish she had a more dignified role.

[@miavujacic4853]

Oh, that is definitely what he looks like, but that's the part of his role. as is being overwhelmingly pathetic part of her role. And I think they've done it splendidly.

[@innerlight617]

haughty?? maybe..but soo hot too!!

[@НатальяФролова-ь9в]

Барышников - актерище!!!

[@PicklePwr]

LMAO That is so awesome!

[@porlina8784]

That's dance ........ ❤

[@lilibrailovs]

glorioso!

[@katiamartins4374]

AMAZING, forever 🍃🌹🍃💜🌠💙💫💞🕊💫💥🕊🌠💕🕊🌷🍃

[@KarineArthur]

Amazing! you can feel the male's domination and powerlessness of the female dancer. i'm really not a specialist or anything but I could feel everything. :) so powerful!

[@appleseed2613]

Baryshnikov best dance partner ever.

[@57Rosegarden]

I adore him...dancing....

[@IrregularVerb23]

OMG--this is hilarious. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard at a dance number in my life. Especially at 1:34! Ms. Kudo certainly is a sport. XD

[@ΕλένηΣαμακλή]

Excuse me!!!! But the girl did all the dirty work! Baryshnikov was all attitude

[@innerlight617]

i am definitely in love with this man. Oh Micha!

[@daisieb7547]

Great job Michelle. Love u.

[@butifarra61]

perfect...just what young love is about..

[@esterbalbi4558]

amazing video!! amazing Misha!!!

[@jodemarc3765]

The "thump" you heard was my jaw hitting the table. How does a human body move like that?......