Insights: Degas Dancers

[@beckyholt]

In such an ugly violent world how very beautiful and elegant it all was. The references to Degas and the addition of his sketches complimented the contemporary counterparts. It all just makes you want to rush of to the ballet to submerge in the atmosphere while drinking in the heady mix of music and dance. Thank you for posting this demonstration.

[@catherineblair5648]

A lovely short history of the art of ballerinas, and how we've moved on from the corset, pointe shoes, etc, and how the amazing French impressionist, Degas, must have seen them then, through his eyes. What an artist he was, and still so exquisite to see his divine works, today. Thank you ROH.

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

What a wonderful piece!!! Thank you!

[@Pearlaceous]

Fabulous! I saw the Degas exhibition and he was profoundly influenced by both photographic techniques and early cinematography of the time and innovative in his depiction of movement. The illustration with the three studies of the ballerina in arabesque en promenade shows him shows him exploring this movement in a cinematographic manner and also trying to see his subject (the dancer) from different angles of perspective.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

That was beautiful. I’ve always had a love for ballet (studied from the ages of 6-14) and a love for the impressionists (especially Degas and his dancers), this was a special treat for me indeed. Thank you!

[@natividadramosvasconcelos6472]

Beautiful Wise Observations.Happy June and Summer 2020.

[@jengirl2]

what a wonderful lecture!

[@GemaValTur]

Beautiful Dance-Ballet History resource! Thank you!

[@ecureuil85]

This is so interesting :) and on a side note, Leanne and Lauren are both so beautiful!

[@michaelaobrien2354]

After the tendus and jetes when Leanne Cope and Lauren Cuthbertson both sit down and form the same pose as the art work you can tell that it is so rehearsed! But they are both such beautiful dancers :)

[@etudesdancewear]

very nice lecture. absolutely loved it!

[@09dance1114]

omg i could do that solo:D! and what a wonderful ballet history lesson it was very enjoyable to watch:)

[@rbred378]

Wonderful educational video! Thank you for uploading.

[@IrisMathieson]

this was so interesting! i almost prefer it with the restricted, corseted style, although it's more uncomfortable. it looks a lot *prettier* and less like a circus act, though having amazing extentions does look beautiful in a tutu or leotard. and leanne looks so pretty with her blue choker and ribbon, it's hard not to feel happy while watching it!

[@MyMusicMyDanceMyLife]

look at how she turns and releves en pointe in those soft ballet shoes :O

[@jasminedoyle1724]

This is lovely to watch

[@anzdf]

Maravilloso. Gracias por compartirlo.

[@PrincessSakuno]

wow what was very interesting! thank you for sharing!

[@mrscapellini]

thank you so much!

[@halfabee]

Diction is so perfect

[@Maskingtape8]

So interesting!!!

[@LOLxxxFIFIxxxLOL]

No, the top dancer promotion in The Royal Ballet is Principal. Then come First Soloist, Soloist, First Artist and finally Artist. But you don't necessarily make it to Principal or First Artist, you could remain an Artist for your entire ballet career. Hope this helps. :)

[@thebuffkins]

Ballet at it's best :)

[@MJLionnavy]

I loved it!

[@moonlight21able]

nice job

[@valdecioliveira3143]

Love ballet

[@BewitchedR]

Lovely video thank you :-)

[@Joan____19]

what's that quote.. who said it?

[@carlosvisintin3154]

what's the music for the battement tendu?? =D

[@daffo595]

I'd like to know too!

[@daffo595]

Amilcare Ponchielli - Dance of the Hours I found it!

[@carlosvisintin3154]

+Daph Duck are you sure? doesnt sound like the dance of the hours

[@daffo595]

Carlos Visintin its starts a bit later. You'll have to listen all the way through

[@carlosvisintin3154]

+Daph Duck now im a bit busy, but ill hear and talk to you back later

[@heraclios01]

Boa apresentação.

[@tagzee]

nice!!!

[@SweetIetLove]

Is a first artist the best you can be in ballet?

[@susannevollmer2347]

The best are the "principals", today Marianela Nunez, Sarah Lamb, Laureen Cuthbertson, Natalia Ossipova, and some mo

[@Elisheval]

I fell asleep. she has a very soothing voise.

[@elleromanovafermanpevel2127]

😂😂😂 a mi me los ponian asi, con y sin barra al centro

[@elleromanovafermanpevel2127]

con barra normal y sin barra en el centro

[@nettiedusold6599]

B

[@photographedemode]

Marie Taglioni wasn't the first ballerina to go on pointe...

[@picklesdill9138]

who was

[@joevasquez3434]

This is so lame; !