Drigo "Esmeralda" - Pas De Deux of Diana and Acteon, choreography by A. Vaganova

An amazing and such an inspiring performance by two great dancers: Miyu Takamori and Andras Ronai.
Varna International Ballet Competition
Round 1, Day 4, 18th July 2018.

[@giuliorenzobighin8165]

Grande impadronimento del proscenio direi imperativo a balzi falcati ed a tourbillon ed a passi sulle punte in veloce eundo della ballerina e parimenti a rotazioni aeree da parte del ballerino. Un'esecutivita' d'acchito sorprendente nei due protagonisti per tutti gli esercizi proposti.E' solo da immaginare il grande lavoro che sottende a quella mirabile impressione di leggerezza e facilità esecutiva che alfine gli spectantes apprezzano.Superlativi. BIGHIN GIULIO RENZO. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@fabiavasconcellos9780]

I am sure that the PDD is not a version by Vaganova. It is a Cuban version.

[@rogermaes6001]

Takamuri is delicious in grace and finesse, Ronai, who has the build of a lifeguard, is magnificent and impressive. A very good performance. But why, in all competitions, are there always two or three girls yelling "Woo" after every successful step? It quite irritating. This is not a Chippendale or Magic Mike party ! Thank you for posting.

[@robertotorres7832]

This girl reinvented arabesque penché

[@RiqueBallet]

Is not vaganova version

[@hrh4961]

Except during the coda when the danseuse enters early and cuts out the danseur's showy spin, this is Vaganova. The danseur may not have been a contestant and the danseuse appropriated a bit of his time to exhibit her skills. Either way, it was a beautiful experience except for the brainless shouting.

[@anayseregep9459]

Isn’t Esmeralda by Pugni?

[@rogermaes6001]

Cesare Pugni, of course, you're right.

[@hrh4961]

@@rogermaes6001 To clarify, Pugni is the composer, not the choreographer.