Grand Prix Winner YAGP 2021 Dallas Semi-Final - Sylvie Squires - Age 16 - Jacqueline's Ballet School

Grand Prix Winner from the International Ballet Competition Youth America Grand Prix 2021 Dallas Semi-Final, Sylvie Squires, Age 16, from Jacqueline's School of Ballet, performs the Cupido Cubano Variation from Don Quixote at the YAGP 2021 Salt Lake City Semi-Final.
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[@surquhart64]

Oh this was LOVELY. I very rarely comment on many dancers...the dancing may seem technically amazing (ear high leg extensions, multiple pirouettes, over extended grand jetes....yawnnnn!!), but this had charm, grace and elegance....and yes, a joyfulness in the dance. If I may, she reminds me of Darcy Bussell when she was still at the Royal Ballet School...who also danced 'Sylvia'. Again, Lovely. A pleasure to watch 💫

[@doneddaddy]

This....... is what a Gold Medal performance looks like! I have seen far too many solos on the YAGP and various other competitions, where although there is good technique, it is sadly void of any heart and soul. I was actually smiling at the joy and exuberance she shows throughout this solo. A charming and flawlessly executed example and although only 16, she shows a presentation worthy of a professional soloist. Brava!

[@yiweitang8070]

In the final, Kathryn Morgan said that Sylvie won in Dallas with music being cut completely off after about 30 seconds. Is that what happened in here around 1:05 where the cam suddenly cut? Or is that something else? Is the music here added only during video editing? I specifically looked for this Dallas video because I was so shocked to learn that she finished without any music. I would love to see that original video and would be just so stunned if this is it, this is how accurately she performed to music without music!

[@TVY2013]

Executed with elegance, technical polish and remarkable skill; congratulations!

[@takenoprisoners837]

Wow, she was amazing, her arms were beautiful, excellent technically, so graceful, she was fantastic!!

[@YAGP]

We agree, she is extremely coordinate and an organic dancer. An incredible pleasure to see her on stage! We are looking forward to see what will be her next step.

[@dlghtfl1]

Absolutely delightful.

[@kkay8474]

Such elegance, beauty, and grace! CONGRATS SILVIE!!! You are exceptional!

[@YAGP]

Perfectly described! Can't wait to see what she brings to the stage next!

[@erisaphrodite]

Her artistry is incredible. :D

[@YAGP]

She is a beautiful artist!

[@helazemni1683]

Oooohhh, she is veeeery special 👌🏻 I DO LIKE HER DANCING A LOT❣️Surly a dancer who stays also longer in peoples memories 🌺

[@deborahlipsi730]

Such excellent, joyful dancing!

[@slplkaurora]

Amazing artistry I’ve never seen this variation before!

[@YAGP]

Sylvie does a beautiful job performing the Cupid Variation. We are glad you enjoyed it!

[@emanuelesogames9231]

@@YAGP acho que você respondeu no comentário errado ;-;

[@cidelenaprates1989]

Perfeita.

[@trixielimm]

great technique 🥺 congrats silvie!

[@YAGP]

Agreed, well deserved!

[@gracemiller5186]

Gorgeous Sylvie!!

[@YAGP]

Agreed, a pleasure to watch!

[@marydavis2312]

What Pointe Shoes do you wear? They look beautiful on stage!

[@elizzy8754]

The music is from the Pas de trois in Paquita. The costume appears to be Cupid from Don Quixote Dyrads. I am confused! Can anyone enlighten me? Lovely performance though.

[@mikeandmegs]

My understanding is that this is the cupid variation from the Cuban National Ballet's staging of Don Quixote

[@juddkirkham]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mihaelafulop1062]

This is gorgeous! who is the original choreographer of this version? Since I understand is a cuban version, I assume that this is not Petipa 's work. Many thanks for responding to this question

[@williamdeng1870]

An experienced young ballerina.

[@YAGP]

Agreed! 👏🏻 Have you seen a video featuring another talented YAGP student Yuna Yamada performing the Talisman video that we posted recently? Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-Wd5qOqrGVopo&lc=Ugz0G03k4Cm4qaYn1lB4AaABAg

[@kariboudreaux6738]

Lovely!

[@YAGP]

We agree!

[@Maria-fd7mj]

From what ballet is this variation?

[@angelinap121]

what is cupido cubano vs the regular cupid?

[@lilineves]

Cubano

[@p.p.7135]

it seems turn out is not enough.

[@krinoa100]

Oh, glad to see they don't wear masks here!! It was crazy, to dance with masks.