Can ARTISTRY as a ballet dancer be taught??? Answers loading... PART 2

[@balletreign]

Got questions about ballet? Drop them in the comments and it may make the next Q&A! :)

[@firstlast6109]

It would really interest me how why and when you two got into ballet. You are both quite young and you kow a LOT about the art and its history. What are you doing, when you are not ballet nerding (and baking)?

[@balletreign]

Haha sounds like a story time video is in order lol 😂

[@dances_522]

Omg i agree!!

[@veronicamilroy]

I will forever advocate for dancers to also have a basic music education . The amount of times I've had someone set a four-count combination to a three-count piece (or vice versa) 😅

[@deborahbarrett2385]

Yessssss! Can you not feel where ONE is?? It is so awkward to try to sort of ignore the music in favor of forcing this wrong-time combination over the top of it.

[@CheyenneSedai]

On turning, I remember learning about a study they did with ballerinas, and they have a larger hippocampus because of the adaptation for the amount of turning they do! Really cool.

[@balletreign]

Thanks for sharing! Fascinating 😄😄

[@cocolinabt]

I kind of want to add on to the "can you teach artistry" question: Short answer: yes -absolutely it can and needs to be taught. Artistry and Creativity are actually skills. Those need to be learned somewhere. The artistry is composed of a lot of certain movements that are typical for that style of dance (like what head tilt means what, what to do with your face to show surprise, what hand gesture to use to show humbleness, how to walk even... all that), elements of musicality (when to delay movement, make movement bigger or smaller...). The more at home you feel in those little things the more confident they will come out and you'll show more artistry The so called Creativity also has a lot to do with rules and techniques that need to be learned (simple example: if you know a lot of different ballet steps, have taken a lot of classes that used different combinations at barre and different music the more creative will your own combinations be because you have a lot of ideas to choose from) If a kid is around ballet dancers from a young age, it will pick up those things through watching and copying. And if a kid doesn't get a chance to learn that way then yes, it needs to be taught. The element that can NOT be taught is what someone makes with that information. Do they practice, do they try and combine things in a new way, do they add onto it and create their own little movements...

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Iirc it was Kathryn Morgan who said that, even as a little kid, whenever she stood at the barre, she imagined herself to be playing a character from famous ballets. I thought this was a great idea. I'm not a dancer, so it seems like all the hours and years of repetition dancers have to do must be kind of boring but little Kathryn found a clever way not only to deal with it but to enhance that time and her creativity. No offense meant. I was a swimmer and many people also think swim practice must be boring but it actually leaves one quite a lot of time to think peacefully. ❤

[@cocolinabt]

@@dronesclubhighjinks I like what you wrote in the last paragraph. What I think is that everything's boring if you're not interested in it and fascinating if you are.It can have it's boring moments for sure and sometimes if you want to get really good you have to push through but on the whole... oh and yes, I've always loved that about swimming. Time to think with no distractions ☺

[@debrahardman6088]

I’d love to meet you girls. What a blessing that would be for me. You’re so sweet and respectful. I’m nearly 70 and enjoy this show. What a joy it brings to me when I’m going through such hard times. It helps me to forget for a few minutes. Thank you! I’m not a dancer nor former dancer. I have no coordination for this kind of dance or any kind of dance. I’m a real joke.

[@emiliayap8762]

In terms of choreography, I feel like barre trains you to pick it up quickly - class is rarely the same so you have to learn the combination pretty much from one demo or, god forbid, a teacher that just gives the class verbally. Every exercise in class being different every day definitely trains the brain to learn. I definitely sucked at first but 3ish years later, I'm the one people follow in class!

[@CheyenneSedai]

I'd love it if you can talk about turning right vs turning left. I find it very interesting when you start comparing sports it's so different. Figure skating, diving, gymnastics, ballet, etc.

[@balletreign]

Thanks for ur question! Def an interesting topic we can talk more about 👍🏻👍🏻

[@SolElarien]

You are absolutely amazing. I’m an ENT and you summarized dizziness much better than many doctors!

[@balletreign]

Wow thank you so much ☺️☺️. Experience is the best teacher lol 😂

[@katherinec2759]

"Artistry comes from a place where you feel safe and confident enough to be open." Oh I SO second this! When I was growing up, I had one particular jazz teacher (jazz was required, I couldn't get out of it) who played music that was so inappropriate for the class that I felt like I really couldn't let go, I just had to focus on shutting out the music. One time I was improving on my own between classes and she saw me, and later commented that she'd seen me relaxed before; I should try to do that in her class. Didn't have the guts as a 17yo to tell her that if she wanted me to relax in her class, she should play better music, lol. (Honestly, it probably wasn't as bad as I thought it was. I was a REALLY uptight, desperate-to-only-ever-be-perfectly-good kid. But I couldn't get past that.) I'll also say that in my years as a teacher, it seems to me that sometime between about 14 and 19, most kids suddenly transition from a bit awkward and uncontrolled to truly graceful and artistic. I've seen teachers guide the transition well, but I don't think I've ever seen it forced. It just has to happen when it happens.

[@DaidairoGS]

Thank you for answering my questions, and for a wonderfully informative video overall as always

[@balletreign]

You’re very welcome! Glad we could help! 😆😆

[@FireBird.37]

I love the background music in y’all’s videos, so, what is your favorite piece of ballet music?

[@balletreign]

Thank you so much! A lot of our fave pieces of ballet music are in our bop sessions, u can find them here! kzbin.info/aero/PLCqQmaaIuEK8_feSiADTk3POyE46kpQZL&si=IcEw0XC2C2CSnLzk

[@FireBird.37]

Thanks, I’ll look at that!

[@mariellouise1]

You are both generous ,experienced and wise. Impressed by your insights- and vocabulary! Congratulations to your parents! 🩷

[@balletreign]

Aww thank u sm, we will def share this with them ❤️

[@nightyley]

I looooove your videos ! My questiom is not really ballet related but, who cuts your videos? To the cutter thank you I really appreciate that. Audience applause: 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@balletreign]

We have a really amazing team that helps us produce *exquisite* ballet nerd content for y’all every week 💪🏻💪🏻Thanks for ur kind comment, the BR team appreciates you! 😁😁

[@cbass2755]

What is the diet of the Ballet dancer? I’m sure you guys can eat anything you want, but have you been educated on the best foods to give your body for the proper fuel it needs to meet the enormous stress your body goes thru. Thank you 😊 Love your videos..❤

[@balletreign]

That’s a good one to cover in the next Q&A! Thanks so much for watching 🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@cbass2755]

@@balletreign Yay! I really didn’t think you pay attention to my question…Thank you! ♥️😄

[@leoswift6938]

Wonderful Q&A!!! I'm so excited to you guys' demo!!!

[@balletreign]

Thank you! We’re excited too 😁😁

[@Mo3zito]

Can't get used to the positions ...Jordan should always be on the l3ft

[@balletreign]

😂😂

[@laurencebastien-dionne218]

18:25 I LOVE working with an orchestra, i especially love seing the complicity between the Maestro & the first dancer. I've witness several times where the orchestra saved the soloist or the choreography costume or physical struggle

[@jenninstitches]

On Dizziness: Have your vestibular system checked by an Ear, Nose and Throat. There are little crystals that can get lodged out of place and put back with something called the Epley Manoeuver. It does wonders for removing dizziness issues of you don't have something more serious.

[@balletreign]

Exactly! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks for sharing ✨

[@WhitKnight-mi5tx]

Loved this one. A great way to get Saturday in gear, with all the unseriousness. Merci!

[@balletreign]

Thanks so much, so glad u enjoyed! Enjoy the rest of ur Saturday 😁😁

[@WhitKnight-mi5tx]

It's always a pleasure 🙏 I will most certainly enjoy this day.

[@karenjones9961]

Awesome Q & A ladies😊! This is a must-see streaming!🎉 Saturday isn't Saturday without Ballet Reign! Thank you for your excellent commentary! Keep up the great work!👍 👏

[@balletreign]

Aww thank you so much, this really made us smile 🥹🥹

[@Forrest.123]

I love all of these videos❤

[@balletreign]

Thank u sm!! 😆😆

[@dmitrykim3096]

Thankd for answering my question, love your videos so much

[@balletreign]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching 😆😆

[@dmitrykim3096]

@@balletreign love your editing by the way? Who is doing it Jordan or Eden?

[@kabardinka1]

Too many modern ballet dancers perform the steps beautifully, but don't really phrase their movement or dance fully connected to the music. Nor do they understand how pauses, linking steps and accents can make their performances more impactful. Too many dancers don't really connect with their partners or fellow performers... maybe the entire competition culture has something to do with that? Much of what's called "artistry" in Soviet/Russian ballet is about expert coaching, something often lacking in USA companies. Good topic!

[@mariellouise1]

The University of Wisconsin in Madison has a fabulous dance department, The oldest in the country that granted a degree. also do University of New Mexico and Albuquerque has a wonderful program and it’s a great place to live and work.

[@balletreign]

Thank you so much for sharing that! 😁😁

[@katherinec2759]

When my hubby was at UWM, he said that the dance department's philosophy was "if you're having fun, you're doing it wrong." Has it changed since then?

[@Valerydoll]

I always see a bunch of dancers sitting in the background the stage watching the performance -what is that for? -do they chit chat with each other or just watch? I always wondered if they are just chatting about what they are going to eat after while ballerina is doing the most jaw dropping performance I have ever seen

[@amwelty]

[@balletreign]

This has been joke time with the subtitler 😂😂

[@dmitrykim3096]

Interested is Eden such an energetic sweetie in the ordinary life or she is like this only for the video. She seems to be a grandmother favourite, that she loves to poke cheeks and feed to death :-)

[@lizziefrances]

Your artistry answer was SO good, thank you! I would take what you said a little further and (inspired by Osipova, Nunez and Rojo), I would say understanding the intention and purpose of each step and the connecting steps is crucial. Osipova seems to be able to make dancing effortlessly expressive: a phrase of her dancing reads as clearly as a sentence. Nunez is able to make you pay attention to the simplest preparatory step and makes them expensive and high end; Rojo moves through them and takes strength from them into the 'picture' moment of the arabesque/jump/turn so they become important and part of the whole movement.

[@roses_lotus_violet_iris]

This is a different kind of question than what you requested haha, but can you do a Ballet Analysis video about Balanchine’s Serenade? ☺️ Your channel is great! Thank you for your hard work ladies & BR team 💕

[@QueneBriarBelle]

Ahh! Always love learning a few things or more from my favorite ballet nerds. Your content really cheered me up a bit tonight since I pulled something in my foot arch the other day and had to force myself not to workout tonight since I don't want to make it worse. Here's a question for you guys though. How can you tell when a pair of ballet shoes fit you properly and aren't too big or too small? I am about 99% sure the pair I bought for my barre class are too loose for me and I'm a little annoyed with myself for it even if I can't blame myself for being a beginner and not knowing how to make sure I get ballet slippers that fit.

[@user-sqab_sus5BREF]

For your next Q and A, could you please answer this? I am training to become a professional ballet dancer but I know it can be hard to make a living just with ballet. How do ballet dancers regulate their profit to fulfill their dream and have a successful career? Thank you so much!

[@brit1583]

Hi ladies. Sorry to miss the live but loved catching up. I am Brit1 in the live chat but different in the comments for some reason and so huge thanks for your discussion on my question about retaining choreography. I find it almost impossible to listen to music without imagining dance. Many congrats on 15k subscribers too. I commend your wisdom at such a young age. It really shines in this video. I would love to know how you find working with different partners and what makes a good / not so good partner for you. That might be a male partner or a varying group of eg little swans. Glad to see the Puddleduck!

[@tashigy]

Have you ever wanted to choreograph a new full ballet? What would it be about? I’ve been interested in starting choreography, but feel like I need more understanding of it; What does the whole creative process look like?

[@traegic7219]

my question made it in yay. thank you guys for the thorough answer

[@balletreign]

Aww our pleasure! We hope you find something that works for you and start feeling better. Always be gentle and kind to your body and yourself ❤️ sending good ballet nerd vibes! 🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@dmitrykim3096]

One question, who feel themselves more important - otchestra or dancers? Like its dancers are adapting to orchestra or orchestra is adapting to the dabcers? Are there snobby musicians who refuse to losten to you because who are you to tell him anything

[@SkogenWhisper]

I'll half answer this as someone in an orchestra - we listen to the conductor, they are the authority when it comes to the music. I sense there is a large amount of collaboration between dancer + orchestra and they discuss any roadblocks before the actual performance during rehearsal, and its up to the conductor to communicate that to the orchestra in the actual thing! Of course there are snobby musicians but they do not belong in orchestras, because orchestra is about working with the conductor, people around you, and performers. if you're not a team player, don't join an orchestra!

[@dmitrykim3096]

@@SkogenWhisper yes this sounds reasonable, thanks for the answer, no disrespect to the orchestra

[@dmitrykim3096]

@@SkogenWhisper do you see the dancers out of the there?

[@ShuYeonI-dle]

hiii I have a question about dancing/performing while being on your period, like is it better/easier to use a pad versus tampons etc. Btw love your channel and videos💜💜

[@oxoelfoxo]

menstrual cups!!!

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

What a lovely video! The answers you provided are very thoughtful and encouraging. You two are the cleverest penguins I've ever met! Will we ever get to see you dance? d Do you have happy feet? Thanks for the video! 🙏🧡🐧🥶🩰🎼🪩

[@gay_lemoms8955]

HII 💜🩰 im a male dancer whos new to pointe shoes and i have no idea how the shoes are supposed to feel when they fit comfortably. I ended up with shoes that were too hard and i was wondering what a correct fit is supposed to feel like!! LUV UR GUYS VIDEOSS

[@EmL-kg5gn]

You can also learn more about point fitting from people whose expertise is in that area! Josephine from the pointe shop seems really good to me. I’m not even a dancer (yet) but the way she explains things makes sense to me and she has a great eye for detail. She has a lot of reaction videos that might not be super relevant but her fitting videos are really informative

[@oxoelfoxo]

that didn't feel like 26 minutes at all

[@balletreign]

Time flies when ur having fun 😆😆

[@user-ld6hp2fm3r]

Остановки для поклонов делаются для того, чтобы дать отдохнуть артисту.. в русских театрах особенно трудная классическая хореография.

[@Skaterfojesus]

Does it feel weird to be on stage with many people around you dancing how do u handle it and what is artistry