ENGLISH VS RUSSIAN STYLE CHALLENGE ?!

HI DANCERS - I hope you all are having a fantastic day! Here is an amazing challenge in which the lovely Savannah compares the English and the Russian style ballet techniques!!
I hope you all love it, and comment below your favourite technique!! Love you all, CD xo
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[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Hey dancers! Just wanted to remind you all like I mentioned in the video- there are SO MANY different ways of achieving these steps depending on what method you train in. In every method there is always going to be slight variants depending on where you train in the world too! I know we have labelled it ‘Russian & English’ however I’m very aware that these are just two types of styles/method and also within the steps we’ve demonstrated, there will still be differences depending on your teachers preferences/where you live💞 This is just a fun, light hearted way to show you all a couple of ways of doing different steps in ballet. Love to you all! ❤️

[@melabrylczyk]

Hey Claudia! i lovew you videos and they help me so much with technique and strength. I have a waaay stronger leg and ive been struggling with battements. Do you have any exercises to improve quad strength? Thank you soo much!

[@katarinaxox220]

Your videos are so helpful!🎉

[@anaistshiunza3486]

I am french and I think I do Russian style and English style in my ballet classes like for pirouettes I have english leg position, english arm position and russian arm movemnt. I know it’s weird but I’ve learnt it in that way 😂

[@abigailkim8147]

hello♡ Which brand is Savana's red leotard? It is soooo cool.

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Diana Kim it’s Collections by Claudia lovely 🌟

[@chantem175]

Wow I was learning Russian the whole time. Now I feel less bad about the high school girls bullying me who were from different studios about my incorrectly technique. It wasn’t incorrect just a different style.

[@Este1519]

They say: there are no two styles, there is Russian style and an incorrect performing of Russian style:) so you were absolutely right, good girl!

[@KLT-id9nm]

@Maria Saridou Ballet was not invented in Russia. It was invented in Italy, "gifted" to France, and spread across Europe thereafter. Russia took the idea and adjusted it to fit their ideals, making something fairly unique. But they didn't create ballet as a whole.

[@Elena_Praha]

@Justme.katya VagAnova. Balanchine was also born in russia.

[@rhyswong8976]

So which style did you prefer?

[@MarianaA6]

@Stella Aster Ballet was invented in Italy then France did it

[@beckyming7199]

Definitely the Russian. Made her look more elegant to my untrained eye.

[@vivianleenet]

Yes. A lot of the Russian style is meant to look like a "picture" - you can see in the fouettes that when she fondus into a la seconde, it's almost like a pose suspended in the air for a moment. It's beautiful.

[@aagusiakaminska6013]

Radio RMF

[@arynelizabeth246]

Because Russian style IS more elegant

[@svyatam3898]

У нас хорошая школа, это да

[@xyzxyz-ym8ih]

Absolutly!!! the heads and torsos are much more elegant, smooth and artistic, I think the Russian technique highlights more!

[@mossna71]

Russian definitely looks better on her. She seems so natural at it. Imagine if that’s what she’d learned.

[@tosca...]

Totally agree. Love the instruction

[@Childoflight-ln7yu]

@Tucker,Fearn and Bentley’s Angel Forever Both ways of writing this word are possible.

[@ИгорьБетонов]

When she have the exp, than she is a more exp. Russian means...

[@midnightrally357]

@Alice and Rachel’s Angel Forever learned is how Americans spell it. Like color instead of colour.

[@vd1543]

Потому что балет для грусных...)

[@axe7064]

The Russian style wins every time. I've been blessed in my career to have taught at both The Royal Ballet and The Bolshoi. I demand a Cutting Swiftly on the second, with Sharp points in the 4th position which gives the dancer a more elegant and beautiful aesthetic. It's Quick toes from the first but with timing on the 3rd point with a chasse it's straight to 5th. This is a typical Russian style with Cutting Swiftly on the second. Just Beautiful.

[@reyrus1226]

"The Bolshoi" translated like a "big" ("Bolshoi teatr" = Big theatre)

[@АлексСупер-м4е]

@@reyrus1226 правильно именно Bolshoi

[@sayawsining]

Her Russian pirroutte looks better than in her english style, though she's in english style..

[@ingridisabela8130]

okay is nobody gonna talk about how Savannah IS SO FREAKING GORGEOUS LIKE SHUT UPPP????

[@sarahbalding3874]

I personally prefer Russian technique, I think it creates better lines and overall looks prettier and more graceful

[@christinaarrington6013]

I agree

[@Kayenne54]

If you like those lines, check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGbRXpWlptaAZ9k

[@aperson5294]

Idk but as a rhythmic gymnast, I train in the Russian technique which I'm not surprised by because rhythmic gymnastics was invented in the Soviet Union. It's not ballet but it has some ballet influences in it. Overall, I think I'd choose the Russian technique because it's less tiring in some certain aspects, like for the fouttes. It's just my opinion.

[@fanny3961]

I agree with you Russian style is more aesthetic but, if you can try doing some French exercices (they called it English in the video but I think they are talking about the technique that is teach at the Opera de Paris), you will be stronger on your legs and it will make Russian style easier to your body !

[@freeyourdreama7822]

I agree the English way is too much movement and far harder! 90 degree devant?!!! What for? It’s too much time and energy!! It drags it down - fouettes are high energy - really a petite allegro turn!

[@anonymousunnamed3026]

I am taken aback with comments that are criticizing the teacher. First of all, she was a ballerina with the Royal Ballet. I'm sure she know quite a bit more than the KZbin critics/experts sitting behind their screens and tearing her apart. Second, she never claimed she was an expert in Russian style ballet, and even said that some of what she was showing was American technique as well. She loosely used the "Russian" term as an umbrella to separate it from the English style. Give this teacher the respect she deserves. I am sure she has plenty of knowledge in Ballet considering she has worked as and now is a teacher of Ballet. I can guarantee she has more knowledge of this artform than 98% of the critics in the comments🙄🙄🙄

[@dancemoms9472]

Pdx Mama so true!

[@imemotionallystable7109]

EXACTLY

[@myles6235]

My only critique is the she called a tombe a chassé. That was defiantly a tombe because the back foot comes back in during the pas de beurre not from the chassé. Chassé is three distinct steps whereas a tombe is usually just one. Chassé pas de beurre is 6 counts not 4 like tombe pas de beurre is.

[@DustAuror3]

@@myles6235 not that deep its just a bit of fun for a video

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

Well said!

[@Mimitheblackcat]

Russian definitely.. more clean looks on her, more natural and easy.. english style for her is like she is doing everything intense and russian elegantly.. Like Your videos a lot and it really helps to ballet teachers and students a lot.. thank You 🙏🏼

[@moniquewilliams2137]

I felt the same way, that the Russian style looked better on her.

[@balletgirl9054]

I've done both and i have to Say totally the opposite . In my experience Russian was for example elevating a lot the leg and to not take care of the position of the pelvis and the colocation of the body.I THINK THEY BOTH ARE PRETTY

[@kittyjohnson4764]

I don't really do ballet but i was doing a pirouette in the living room and my leg hit the table and my life flashed before my eyes🤣😂

[@Kayenne54]

Your life as a cripple. Lol.

[@genesislopez4593]

I was doing a jazz pirouette (not a dancer) and I fell one time 😔😔

[@kittyjohnson4764]

@@genesislopez4593 that must've sucked,did you pick yourself back up and try again?

[@genesislopez4593]

@@kittyjohnson4764 haha yeah I can do it pretty good now :D

[@kittyjohnson4764]

@@genesislopez4593 that's great!

[@nikkid4890]

Russian style has the most exquisite strong lines that are so elegant. Crisp but fluid dancing. Love it

[@mogy6492]

me: not a dancer, never been to a ballet, supposed to be doing homework watching this at 1 AM

[@asiangf1384]

That is literally me right now what the hell

[@СофьяГлухова-э4в]

Literally me right now, we are like "brothers from another mothers"

[@cody.dw8]

I'm watching this video to study for my homework lol

[@marylandj3228]

You just reminded me 😂

[@cezannne61]

Take a class.. just do it! ;)

[@tilde2435]

I'm not a ballet dancer but I think the Russian style looks better.

[@jacksonmyers1176]

Tilde 04 it’s all about stylizing

[@athenapallada6582]

I am from Russia 🇷🇺😑

[@erikrom11]

Me too

[@ЕлизаветаБаровская-е4ы]

@@athenapallada6582 and I

[@athenapallada6582]

@@ЕлизаветаБаровская-е4ы я уже поняла

[@MissJessyeNorman]

She may have more practice in the English Fouettés - but her body looked far more graceful, elegant, and natural the moment you simply began training the Russian style. That difference became 10 fold more pronounced when she preformed the technique. I know nothing about ballet, but I know quality from my own form - opera. Edit: having watched the rest, Russian all the way ;)

[@jasminevaliente96]

Except she actually was doing the English technique when she performed as explained

[@sheenee2192]

That’s not surprising. Russian technique is made for bodies like hers

[@liloruf2838]

Hey that's great! I'm into opera as well. Do you sing or listen to it?

[@СветланаПетренко-э9к]

Для более корректных сравнение надо в участницы показа взять двух балерин. Первую ученицу английского стиля, вторую русского)))

[@draganamarijastankovic4241]

Согласна с Вами.

[@katrine1625]

Я бы еще добавила - более подготовленную ученицу. Девочка в оранжевом совсем слабенькая.

[@АлинаХаликова-б7я]

Согласна

[@Paris4me]

So true. So far she trained with the English style. She can't be expected to feel as comfortable with the Russian style. She has to work on her flexibility as well.

[@fedoresko]

В смысле? Челлендж называется "какой стиль тебе больше подходит", а не "кто в области балета впереди планеты всей"

[@ItsWeinye]

Russian style looks more elegant and well thought out, especially with the small movements and details.

[@nicoleES-5678]

The Russian style gives her more strength, and helps her power (maybe impulsion is a better word)...both into her turns and jumps! Lovely dancer!

[@athenapallada6582]

I agree with you, because I am Russian 🇷🇺☺️

[@joy4427]

Hello Claudia. I am a student at the Vaganova Academy. We actually also do grande jetés with a brushed leg. The step with the "flick" is actually considered a different step, "grande pas de chat". Fun fact!

[@chalkedlines8960]

I was just going to say the same thing. My little school uses Vaganova technique and those are two different steps. I have to confess though that I use English pirouettes and fouettes. I don't know how I've been allowed to get away with it for so long.

[@elenamidi2090]

That is right! All over the world many dancers think they know Vaganova method, just because they take some classes with some Russian teachers or watching on youtube, and later mix-match everything! As Tsiskaridze said : "We have spread the Russian Ballet all over the world, gave them everything for free!" ...and I hate that! Now everybody think (like this one)they know Vaganova Method, just because they know a thing or two! И почему они изучают русский стиль в Королевской балетной школе (по ее словам)...очень странно? У них есть претензии, что Роял метод был лучшим, а крадут у нас. И вот что произошло, когда люди за пределами Академии Ваганова пытаются преподавать русский балет. Как это смешно и даже немного грустно.

[@DaniB1978]

Elena Midi actually only you think that. She never claimed to know everything about Russian ballet. She trained for years in the English style, don’t insult her training and knowledge, she is discussing SOME differences as per her experience. “We spread Russian ballet all over the world, we gave them everything for free.....and I hate that” 🤣 Seriously, get over yourself, you sound like an elitist snob.

[@joy4427]

I just want to share what i have been taught at the Vaganova Academy. I think it's understandable that Claudia might not be aware of all the details of the Vaganova style, just as I do not know the details of the English style. I think it benefits everyone to share the knowledge that we DO have so that we can all learn more.

[@youiladoneva4072]

I have been a Vaganova ballet teacher for 35 years and I finish ballet pedagogy college in Bulgaria. Vaganova has Grand jetee and Grand pass de chat. First version is very near to Grand Jetee and the second one is Grand pas de chat.

[@GothLobster]

This isn't super related to the content of the video, but: I have no ballet knowledge or training (this came up while I had KZbin on for background noise), but I wanted to comment on your teaching!! You are so encouraging, specific, and patient. As someone who works with kids (usually younger than Savannah though! :) ) I love your energy, how you always compliment her success as soon as she does well so she can clearly understand what's working & how you always present criticism as an opportunity for growth & improvement & never as a failure. You're always so happy and joyful for her successes too. I wish I had had more teachers in my life like you, and as a current teacher, I'm taking notes!!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

This is so so lovely, thank you so much! ❤️

[@manuelschmoller2884]

I was thinking the same! I teach self defense and I don't know a lot about ballet other than it beeing the absolutely best sport for overall good physical condition. Your style of teaching is amazing! But i didn't take notes... I sent the video to my assistent instructors as a reference They thought it was a joke untill i made them whatch And btw russian seems more natural to me when savanna does it (i hope i didn't misspell... if i did i'm sorry😐). But again i don't know much about ballet

[@Raysa1208]

@@manuelschmoller2884 I'm a teacher and I just wanted you to know that I loved how caring you are of your instructors and students to the point of sending them a video of a ballet teacher (knowing how ballet is viewed in the world) to show them another way of teaching. It warmed my Brazilian heart. thank you.

[@manuelschmoller2884]

@@Raysa1208 Thank you for that. I also don't understand, why ballet is viewed that way. In my experience, it is the most best athletic and artistic disciplin to build overall physical health. That comes from a long time gymnast and a life long martial artist

[@beatsg]

100%!!

[@d.akiehs]

English Fouettés 2:35 Russian Fouettés 4:20 English Pirouettes 6:39 Russian Pirouettes 8:27 English Chaînés 10:09 Russian Chaînés 12:11 English En Dedans 14:14 Russian En Dedans 15:25 English Grand Jetés 18:19 Russian Grand Jetés 19:22

[@Hello-ww7xr]

whats thee differennce between russian and english fouettes

[@bodiochka5905]

Ty for saving my time

[@angelinang6814]

someone tell me the difference between them

[@baylajohnson2841]

So helpful literally tysm

[@lesliejoanpalzachamorro2795]

@@Hello-ww7xr Russian continue the fouettes in degage at second posicion with more precision, while english in devant. Think so

[@samiam3463]

I think Russian style is more elegant and beautiful

[@erosriver2695]

The Russian style will win always! There is no comparison.

[@palacsintafank5181]

This is relative. I think the english style is far better.

[@cbpapp]

Eros River Agreed! I began studying Cecchetti method. Then studied Vaganova. Finally, synchronicity presented itself with the opportunity to study “Classical” ballet. Classical ballet is the method taught at the Vaganova Ballet Academy, then in Leningrad, now called St. Petersburg, Russia. I found an instructor of Classical ballet and agree there is zero comparison. The syllabus / method makes so much more sense to me in so many ways. There is a specific way the hand is placed on the barre, with the elbow slightly in front of the body and the thumb alongside the barre. When the arms are held in 2nd position, the elbows are held and never end up behind the line of the shoulder. There is a gently sloping line for the arm from the shoulder to the index finger, with elbows held just slightly in front of the shoulder. The positions of the feet (there is no purpose for 3rd position) and the fact that many of the exercises at the barre are each a piece of a jump or a tour. The position of the foot for tours lines up with the “center” of the body, little toe directly beneath the kneecap and heel in the derrière position located at the back of the knee. What I learned early in ballet class made no sense to me. The difference of the position of the foot for frappé, which means “to strike” is wrapped with the heel of the foot in front, at or slightly above the ankle and the remainder of the foot wrapped so the toes end at the back, very low. There are purposes for each difference in reference to English as opposed to Russian or Classical Ballet. In the case of the position of the foot for frappé, striking the supporting leg in the specific position activates the plantar muscle on the bottom of the foot. There are so many small, but intentional differences, that to me make “Classical” ballet far superior than any other method. Classical ballet was studied by Baryshnikov and Natalia Makarova. These two ballet dancers were for me the epitome of training in Classical Ballet. Obviously a great deal of thought went into the development of this technique of ballet and also into the syllabus taught. This is my opinion after having studied different methods. I feel there will always be a marked difference in the end result regarding the comparison of those who study “American” or “English” ballet, as opposed to those who study Russian or Classical Ballet. Possibly some American ballet companies have adopted some of the Russian or Classical ballet techniques. I no longer live in that world. Ballet will, however, always and forever be my first love.

[@bfetoile2955]

Russian ballet is vastly overrated.

[@janeholgate7220]

I prefer the English style overall. Prefer Russian on her though.

[@lunapatrone89]

@Saint Mary's 2015 Comparing styles is far from silly. In fact, it is completely necessary to the progression of ballet styles and all of their beauty.

[@ксенияпетренко-н8ш]

итальянская балерина выучилась в балетной школе в Италии, выиграла конкурс на стажировку в Англии, в английском королевском балете. Пришлось переучиваться на английскую систему. Потом оказалась на учебе в Вагановской Академии в Санкт- Петербурге. Опять переучивалась . Для себя я сделала вывод, Вагановка-это лучшее, что есть!

[@cvet_nastroeniya]

Так и есть. Смотрела разбор и сравнение американской школы и русской. Так вот , америка выигрывает разве что более мощным и высоким прыжком. В остальном, они даже часто балланс найти не могут

[@kanalia007]

В России девочка с такими коленками не прошла бы первый тур. Баланс не держит. Ребенка кидали в разные школы. В итоге в голове и теле диссонанс

[@elenarot3836]

@@kanalia007 ничего не понимаю в балетном телосложении, но стало интересно какие у неё коленки......😌🤣🙃

[@ИльяСычев-ю9б]

@@cvet_nastroeniya Цискаридзе говорил, что во всем мире, кроме русской школы, заваливают вес на носок, а мы держим вес на пятке, что даёт ровную постановку всего тела, и плечей, и таза, и головы

[@jurijradovich]

Пока комментатор Светлая думает, что вам ответить, осмелюсь ответить за неё. Она просто написала вежливо. А имела в виду, скорее всего, что ноги у девочки слишком худые и некрасивой формы, а потому коленки слишком крупные и костлявые. Мослы. Её ноги подходяще длинные для балета, но некрасивые. Просто сравните её ноги и ноги её репетитора на мин. 10:37, они тут в одинаковом положении.

[@italyvii]

Ballet teacher makes us do the Russian Fuentes after I have been doing the English style my whole life but I can easily say that the Russian style will refine the technique and control of all your turns at a much faster rate. Wish I had been practicing Russian technique this whole time

[@georginarayner1596]

italy s that’s so true, I started training in Russian ballet this year and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my technique!

[@2degucitas]

*fouettés*

[@ninareiner877]

What are Fuentes

[@taynadelmar8608]

@@ninareiner877 Fouettés, I guess.

[@ayabaheera]

This was so interesting! It definitely looks like the Russian style gave her better lines and control.

[@PetWessman]

I'm certainly not a dancer, but if anyone wants my two cents, I think Russian looked so much more crisp and elegant! Savannah is a beautiful dancer either way, but it looks (to the completely untrained eye) like the Russian technique just has more streamlined and elegant, and Savannah has the ability to carry that!

[@JordanJSparks]

The Russian pirouettes were just GORGEOUS Savannah!! You have BEAUTIFUL technique!

[@VickiForan]

Hi Jordan - Savannah says "Thankyou"

[@JordanJSparks]

Vicki Foran awe! She is very welcome!

[@Daisy-xm7gx]

hi dance moms addict

[@Sohmet]

Русский стиль дает более грамотную подготовку к движению не позволяя корпусу разваливаться и уйти весу из-под ног. Шене получаются равномерными и мелкими, вращения более стабильными, а прыжки не провоцируют выпрыгивать из купальника. Ролик получился очень интересный. Спасибо

[@МаринаГаркавая-л8ю]

Да, главное держать бедра и плечи на одном уровне .Квадрат .Не уходить за ногой, во время вращения .Не стоять ,,между ног " )) Ось туловища ровная должна быть .Апломб .по французки устойчивость .

[@elenastepanova6602]

Классно объяснил! А вообще считаю, чтобы научиться "русской" технике, надо пару тройку лет в наших школах поучиться, тогда будет видна разница

[@tsukkithedino6368]

Is this good or bad also what does it say I’m confused am I missing out on serious TEA tell mi plz

[@алексфельдман-й7щ]

@@athenapallada6582 я тоже разбираюсь

[@swampfolk2526]

Да тут техники нет вообще. Их обеих надо в школу к станку и гонять пару лет.

[@tayabearz1423]

The Russian style makes her look so elegant! If she learned it will look perfect!

[@Jennifer-jn3qx]

I definitely prefer the way the Russian style looks, but Savannah is a gorgeous dancer in either. I love that even when you give corrections or advice to help her improve, you never put her down or yell. It's always kind and obviously comes from a place of caring for your students. After seeing a show like Dance Moms (I have issues with the show, but those kids were talented) it's nice to see a teacher who helps her students improve without belittling them.

[@marciaclark3408]

Dance moms is beginning to give me anxiety personally but especially for the children who seem to adore Abby and run to her to get some reprieve from their uncouth , foul mouthed and combative mothers. It makes me embarrassed to hear them harping at each other.l The kids are more mature than their mothers. I love to see them dance and I tape the show so I can fast forward through the cat fighting moms. Don't they watch themselves on TV???

[@rachd4786]

I was taught with one of the Russian styles, it’s definitely a little harder to do but it’s more elegant and kinda fun

[@michellek6365]

She was fantastic in both but I agree, Russian-style just looks cleaner and seemed to suit her style better. Great job!!!!

[@jeanienguyen1543]

she also suits the russian style bc of those long legs and lines!

[@vickyknoedler1019]

I think Russians want dancers men or women with average length arms and legs they say it is easier to control on turns , that’s what a Balshoi dancer told me as for the ladies on point the get enough leg length !!!

[@Citaah]

This woman it such a good teacher I feel like learning ballet at age 29 now 🤣

[@bookbreakdown704]

Do it. I started when I was 23.

[@Wellitsjustus]

I started the day before I turned 20

[@jenniferserenaosborne-will7900]

Do it! You won't regret it🩰🩰

[@janedoex1398]

Try at 42 when in lockdown for 2 years .....

[@JaggedEdgeBouldering]

She seems like such a brilliant, encouraging, clear teacher! wow.

[@cyninbend]

She's wonderful!

[@gabrielaidania]

I agree, she definitely looks more gracious in the Russian style

[@milaknowslight6307]

Russian suits her for sure!! I wonder why that is. Savannah was a lovely demonstrator and you are an awesome instructor miss Claudia!! I'm a former ballet dancer and I feel like I've learned so much ^_^

[@jusiblog841]

Серьёзно?

[@Lauixy]

I'm not a dancer and I see absolutely no difference, but everything looks absolutely amazing 😄

[@alexia4513]

me af

[@oneilanelson9231]

So real lol

[@arianagm2332]

I thought the English looked stronger and more precise, but the Russian had a beautiful flow and looked like you had to be stronger to execute the precise stops and starts. Both pretty but yes I preferred the Russian... Her long legs are AMAZING! A beautiful ballerina! I'm going to a ballet tonight!!! 😃🩰🩰🩰

[@margocresswell4377]

Savannah is sooo beautiful. Her smile just radiates througout the room

[@carola3887]

I was really surprised to hear that for the pirouettes you can have your weight on both legs for the peparation!! I have been taught my whole life to keep my weight on the supporting (front) leg and I struggled a lot, immediately tried a pirouette shifting my weight and it felt so much easier. Thank you for accidentally making my ballet better.

[@elvi7815]

🎯

[@melp.6562]

Russian without a doubt. Clear, precise and elegant. Also, the teacher, Claudia, is so talented. She demonstrate the technics so perfectly! And did you say balance? The word balance was invented for her! Ok, I’m not a dancer, but I love ballet!

[@viktoriakireeva5860]

Haha, it just shows how different the Russian approach is. If you read Russian comments (left by Russian pros in Russian language) - they are saying that “the girl in the orange is very weak”, where by “weak” they mean very mediocre, not great at all. Russian ballet is super demanding, the way they select the dancers - it’s like 1 in 100 or smth like this.

[@sarahsymh2195]

Savannah seems to naturally favour Russian style. I trained in English style, then cecchetti, then Russian style, then English. I always found it interesting on myself that I would do my fouettes English style on the right and Russian style on the left 😊

[@belstubley6405]

She did a triple turn like it was NOTHING!!! you’re both so gorgeous and amazing dancers!

[@thisthatntheother747]

Her smile is stunning. She genuinely looks like she loves ballet. Keep going beautiful one!

[@tiffanysmith8452]

Claudia is such a good teacher. She's cheerful and patient and not overbearing.

[@carolluther1625]

Savannah looks very elegant in Russian dance style!

[@sarahcox218]

Wonderful. I loved the Russian style best but both beautiful to watch x

[@cecilyerker]

Claudia relaxes me even though she speaks loudly because she’s so gentle and positive

[@theresag1969]

You call that loud?

[@alenazhukova9195]

I like her English pronunciation

[@KermitTheFrog-gk6dc]

In the beginning Savannah had the biggest smile. I love how she’s so excited!! Love you❤️❤️

[@alyonkalevashova1923]

Не смотря на то, что родина балета - Франция, в России он расцвел и обрёл свое полное воплощение, и другие страны уже подражают России. Но тем не менее, замечательно, что люди по всему миру интересуются балетом и учатся этому прекрасному искусству, наследуя в той или иной мере старые традиции. Спасибо за видео, без него я бы и не знала о существовании других стилей) you're lovely))

[@Sineseol]

The English style is like a Mcdonalds meal. The russian is like a eating in a fine restaurant.

[@jordyc3988]

Russian looks absolutely gorgeous on her, she creates such pretty lines.

[@justme9818]

I think Savannah was super brave to take on this challenge! Well done!!! Great post. 😀

[@skullslace2426]

I love how positive you are with your students, and it translates well unto them.

[@PEACE-nu4wj]

I always dreamed of learning ballet as a child, but I was born with several physical problems, and now I am in a wheelchair. But I still love to watch and admire ballet. This is beautiful to watch! Student is obviously really enjoying learning from this amazing teacher. I studied music at school many years ago, I worked for a short time as a session bass guitarist. Although I am in a wheelchair, I still write and record music. But yes, I love ballet! I am very much an admirer-kind of in awe....💖

[@i_heart_arctic_monkeys]

As a Russian I gotta say, Russian ballet is very intense and she did it almost fully like the Russian ballet.

[@СветланаОдинцова-ж1я]

Нет никакого английского стиля, есть неправильное исполнение русской классики.

[@ВикторияКим-ч7х]

Точно!!

[@alisakiselyova1767]

Согласна)

[@d_dianochka4313]

Согласна

[@ellaboro5517]

браво👏👏👏

[@saylaun3797]

Шипучая Вишенка аххахахахаххахахахха

[@kelliebourke3867]

oh my goodness this dancer is BEAUTIFUL - like her lines are amazing

[@emilywheeler9199]

I know this is old and it seems pretty obvious but it’s so impressive how quickly she picked up each technique, i consider myself coach-able and i need more time than that to understand certain movements

[@candiseceribelli14]

i’m biased for russian ballet i love it so much

[@giaanne4699]

Is English French ballet? I live in the US and I’ve never heard of English ballet, only French and Russian.

[@giaanne4699]

Han Nah Thanks! I’m actually learning mostly French technique atm.

[@ITSMEndez1970]

@@HanNah-ck5py There's also Cuban technique.

[@Tintenfischchen]

When I hear 'English ballet' I think of the RAD syllabus... They do have their own way of teaching and doing things and you can see if someone studied the RAD syllabus their whole life.

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

Isn't there also Chinese ballet?

[@ITSMEndez1970]

@@Wakeupgrandowl If you are talking about a ballet company, yes, more than sure. But if you are talking about a system and/or methodology of teaching ballet, I haven't heard of that.

[@abcdefoff3307]

The Russian styles are so pretty!

[@auditionvideo7553]

I would love to see a second edition of this video with students who train year-round in different schools. I am taught the Vaganova technique, and I personally feel as though it can't be represented realistically by someone who hasn't studied it in depth. Without a deeper background or knowledge, elements such as the fingers, head positions (and eyes!), and especially placement cannot be imitated correctly. It would be especially interesting to see a few girls of similar ages and skill-levels execute the same steps in their own styles (maybe even with stylistically-accurate music and timing). I know that in the US, training falls into a lot of different categories- many study Russian technique, many Balanchine, and JKO/ABT combine elements of many different styles! It would be so interesting to see Vaganova (classical Russian style) vs. Balanchine vs. Italian vs. French vs. English.... there are many more sub-categories, but it seems that most things fall into on of these nicely! I was so glad to see this video made! I wasn't expecting full-on transformation in terms of the results of the Russian-method teaching, but I totally appreciate that you had this idea and put in the effort to make a very insightful and polished product for your viewers! I'm really glad that other styles of ballet have been acknowledged, and on your well-followed channel!

[@Лизка-э1к]

I think both styles are good in their own way. each in its own way is unique and complex ... Even though I am Russian, I adore the way other nations dance, because we are all good. Each of us is special This ballerina has performed both styles, so she is a great fellow and I wish her all the best.)

[@lauradelta8060]

Such an amazing teacher also imagine savannah en pointe with those legs wow

[@cecilematheis1090]

In Vaganova style the swish is called “grand jeté” and the flick is called “grand pas de chat”

[@Ingridinbox519]

I just wanted to writte the same!😄

[@gaborsziraky243]

As a Vaganova master I always enjoy watching these type of videos, quite entertaining. Although generally I see such a mess in the heads. Even in this videi. But Cécile you are right with the grand jete-s. Also the en dedans piruette she did was a grand tour tire bouchon not a simple dedans and the chaine was not properly executed too. Please dont mix Balanchine style with Vaganova.

[@miloslavabelaya4840]

Yeeeeh That’s what I was thinking too

[@Jennifer.villezcas]

Also in cuban method, we do both but have different names for them just as the Russian method

[@miloslavabelaya4840]

Miss Sweet Pie as same as in Russia. We do both

[@sarahgorl6758]

She is an amazing dancer and so are you.I find that the Russian is easier but harder if you have been training English style for many years Love you keep up the amazing work!💖

[@jessicacox134]

I love how supportive and encouraging the teacher is!

[@mayochupenjoyer]

I wish my ballet teacher were as enthusiastic as Claudia. She really makes you feel really proud whenever you do something well

[@diannaing1]

Beautiful! Although both are stunning, As a taller dancer, I’ve always found the Russian/Balanchine style better. And it looks gorgeous on Savannah! Really elongated, elegant lines!

[@_idkgeorgia7156]

Savannah is such a beautiful young woman with a bright future ahead ✨💗

[@heyitszenith5528]

Yeah I definitely agree with the Russian style being better.

[@lexieboyd1074]

Wow Savannah is an amazing dancer!! Lovely to see other taller girls like me being succesfull in dance!💙

[@jennifermastin6458]

I have been a ballet teacher for 32 years and danced years at SAB. Never have I ever seen any teacher ever have a dancer transfer their weight from the front leg, to the back leg and then back to the front for a pirouette.

[@itsjustme0123]

Savannah is a lovely dancer! And such a good sport to take part in this. Well done!!

[@hyyharmy7]

I love the Russian style

[@aurorarodriguezmartinez2707]

I liked more the Russian style. But she did it very well both styles.

[@Danijones4571]

Absolutely, Russian is better.

[@annarajala578]

Claudia is such a wonderful teacher! So positive, knowledgeable and specific

[@ellenhuybrechts6925]

i love how you are respectable for both thechniques. My old (old fashioned) teachers always looked down on allonge in a prep . one said it was a disgrace to put weight of both feet in a prep. The grand jetés i tend to differ in my classes as 'a big leap with a jeté or with a devloppé'. Some call the flick one a 'grand pas de chat'. .... it s interesting to see how ballet has changed over the years, and how you can stay respectfull to both ways. Thank you for this video!

[@vivianleenet]

Russian pirouettes en dedans are the BEST

[@dsimonson2296]

My understanding is that grand jete is a different step than saute de chats. From what I learned, they are two different steps. The "flick" is really called saute de chats. Different steps.

[@kaykomckayface1097]

D Simonson I was thinking the same...or is it different in different methods? Grand jete is more difficult than grand sauté de chat by design imo

[@imogenwalters5602]

D Simonson yup we call the one with a flick a saut de chat, and the one with a swish leg a grande jete!

[@nausicaa682]

I think it also depends where you are studying : At my place we call both "grand jeté" and what we call "saut de chat" is what you would probably call "pas de chat"

[@dsimonson2296]

@@nausicaa682 I studied the RAD syllabus, then SAB, and ABT for several years. After that, spent 20 years as a working dancer. I am familiar with Bournonville and Vagonava and Checchetti techniques. Saute de chat and grand jete are two different steps. It is what it is. Sorry. There is a lot of over-lap on a lot of things, but, this is just a clear difference of steps - not style. I love Claudia to death - she is amazing at analyzing movements. Claudia is spot on. As a 57 year old dancer - just clarifying things. It does depend on where you studied and worked, @Nausicaaa - where have you worked and studied? If someone told you a pas de chat was a saute de chat...well, maybe you were not getting the best training.

[@nausicaa682]

@@dsimonson2296 Thank you for your answer. It is possible that our nomenclature is quite wrong, and I'm far from being professional. It just seems to be a really common mistake/difference in my region and I thought it was funny :) I am always captivated by the diversity :)

[@emmastarling3823]

pirouette tip! i took a master class from the world record holder for the most consecutive pirouettes Sophia Lucia and she thought us to prep our pirouettes 85% of our weight in the front leg and 15% in the back. it helps me a lot and might help you too 😊 also this teacher seems super amazing and my recognition goes to her and all her hard work! 💕

[@IngenuousSoprano]

Can we all just appreciate what a delightful teacher Claudia is?

[@emmarose1865]

Russian suits her more!! You both are amazing dancers!! 💗👍🏻

[@kristinapavelko7637]

I train in Russia and we have training 5 times a week for 1: 45 hours and everything is for free!!

[@dimochek1]

it is very small

[@Clue_chess]

Вообще-то в пируэтах то, что вы называете english style- учат и в русской школе, только в младших классах) с прямой ногой и широкой позицией-уже скорее театральная техника😂все-таки забавно наблюдать всех тех, кто делает аналитику, не учась и не работая в русской школе и театре на собственной шкуре)))

[@ЕленаЮ-о7ш]

Ну, сравнение всё равно есть какое-то. Не стоит сильно критично к этому относиться, думаю.

[@НатальяЧернышева-ф1г]

тут уже не стиль, не техника и вообще не искусство - а одна голая политика... Русский балет обсирается как и вообще всё русское.... только и всего...

[@Clue_chess]

Елена Ю критичность нужна при обучении) иначе это самодеятельность))) в плохом понимании) даже если люди танцевать профессионально не будут)) это как писать грамотно и говорить грамотно)

[@terra5491]

@@НатальяЧернышева-ф1г откуда вы это взяли? Русский балет ценится, как и всегда. Даже тут в комментариях подавляющее большинство предпочли русский стиль

[@georgebyron6983]

@@НатальяЧернышева-ф1г русский балет больше ценится! И вообще в России балет ассоциируется как танец! А в США балет ассоциируется как спорт!

[@lizziewalker9374]

I've never taken any kind of professional dance in my life, but I love watching dance. Any kind of dance. You are such a wonderful teacher and any student would be lucky to have you as a teacher. I think Savannah was lovely and wow! She really picked up the Russian technique quickly. Great video and thank you for teaching all us non dancers.

[@candigirrl003]

It's nice to see girls get along in ballet like this. there's comparing but with no hurt feelings.

[@vangoghtothepolls7723]

I loved this! I'd be really interested in learning more about the differences between styles.

[@NChic]

Love your explanations and positive way of correcting!

[@violinmommyof2]

Russian! But either way she’s just a lovely dancer❤️

[@meganroth6915]

AHHHH THE GIRLS SMILE IS SO PRETTY 💕

[@victorndcarv]

Claudia is an excellent teacher - the away she describes the movements is impressive. And Savannah is an excellent student - it takes a lot of courage to try complete new moves in front of the camera and yet perform well! Awesome video, I learned a lot from Claudia's remarks too.

[@evamarek5205]

I think the Russian style technically works better for her. Also, her line and overall form look much more elegant and beautiful with the Russian style. Keeping in mind I'm just an adult student with two years of Russian ballet school training. I wish I can one day dance like this young lady!

[@javhorizon]

The russian style suits Savannah beautifully!

[@beetlejuice3171]

My vote is for the Russian style. Savannah is a great dancer and Claudia I just love your coaching style and positive vibes!

[@leverdusoleiluk]

Loved this Claudia - Savannah’s beautiful and oh to have had a lovely teacher like you, back when I was dancing, your pupils are blessed. 👏🏼❤️😊

[@dsimonson2296]

I was surprised with the chaines turns. If Savannah worked on the turns from 5th- they already looked better on her than the ones fin 1st. I think it is worth working on...she was less lopey in 5th. Plus, (not that you are doing this): I had early training in RAD, and we spotted to the corner on all diagonal turns. When I went to SAB (yes, I get it - not Russian) they wanted us to spot front on all diagonal turns. I never quite got that. But, it is another layer.

[@lindsay_may]

Spot on front!? That would feel so strange!!

[@ella-qj3yp]

so generally in the US a straight back leg into a pirouette would be balanchine. most russian schools bend the back leg

[@balletshoes]

That was very interesting and also a bit confusing - I was taught that the Balanchine technique is actually american, even though he himself was russian we here do not concider his technique as russian. However when it actually comes to russian - we are taught there are basically two big styles - Vaganova style and Bolshoi style. As for Savanah I think that she should really give both Vaganova and Bolshoi a go.

[@juanjosefarina]

People should stop calling them "styles". They are methods and techniques, which is something much more bigger than "style". Russia has Vaganova Method, but only Vaganova Academy has a very strict link to its ways of teaching, while other schools follow the syllabus and have a similar, but not exactly the same, pedagogy.

[@JeweLinHisHans]

There’s something so fluid and natural in the Russian style. Their ballerinas really know how to use their chest and arms in a way that’s very bold but elegant. And while I wish this wasn’t true, there’s something I find very visually pleasing in their very thin bodies almost like you can see the movement better. I would hate to starve myself so I hope those girls are naturally stick thin