Leroy Mokgatle - 2016 Prix de Lausanne Prize Winner - Contemporary variation

Solo for Diego - Music: Mikis Theodorakis - Choreography: Richard Wherlock
4th Scholarship prize winner offered by Oak Foundation
Audience favourite prize offered by Arte Concert

[@clumsytriangle2436]

As a South African, my heart is bursting with pride. No matter what our dear country has gone through and is still going through, it is a sight like this that gives us hope for the youngsters in our beloved country. Well done Leroy!

[@valerie8217]

Фантастическое исполнение. Вы молодцы!

[@flyeagl]

Feel like that too. Lovely lines

[@marikaperlman9404]

An absolute treasure. It makes me so proud to say I was born in South Africa. He’s incredible ❤️

[@eleninikolaki3627]

Εύγε του!! Ένα χορευτικο ταλέντο γενηθικε. 👍😍

[@basilsorbet7314]

This young man has it! The technique, the execution, and exuberance- it’s been some years since this vid and I pray he is still dancing and appreciated for his abilities and accomplishments. Bravo Bravo Bravo!

[@mathildewilliams9608]

I'm crying, have goosebumps from head to toe. Leroy, you are South African, one of us. Thank you for making me feel proud to say: I am a South African.

[@rbenjamin1429]

SUCH GRACE, BEAUTY AND ELEGANCE!!!!! 😮

[@richardcleveland8549]

An amazing performance by an astonishing young man! Chops to him for choosing something contemporary, although his traditional ballet moves are splendid. I hope he goes on as he has begun, and that he has a career worthy of his talent.

[@MrMishnou]

GENIUS ! I love him he's so atypical so great, such an amazing body and moves !!!

[@pam0626]

The way he commands the stage and fills every beat with music is stunning.

[@itsmaria_sdr]

Omg!!!!!😱😱😱😱This song that you are hearing is greek. It called Zorbas and it's also a traditional greek dance.I'm so proud to hear something from my country in a worldwide ballet competition.

[@marymccluer1630]

Just sixteen and already a master! Amazing talent!

[@user-mt4pg8xd6s]

his developpe is so stretching

[@patriciaalley1562]

Always remember to acknowledge the choreographers. Like screenwriters they tend to be the most underappreciated members of the artistic community. This is a beautiful performance.

[@melsea3901]

This is definitely the best Dance Performance I have ever seen!!! A totaly harmonised combination of African Soul, Ballett and Sirtaki!!! Absolutely georgeous!!

[@carolinegoss856]

Amazing young man’s and equally amazing choreography!

[@thomasralabate5645]

Beautifully executed on a technical and artistic level. The choreography was wrapped in musicality and the talents of the performer. Bravo!

[@user-mu1qc2se7g]

Талантливый, красивый молодой человек! Очень интересно было смотреть его выступление.

[@user-vc3ey9fn6y]

Интересно какой он сейчас, чем занимается?! Талантливый юноша)

[@PrixdeLausanne]

He's dancing with the Béjart Ballet Lausanne now 😌

[@ApplyUrBrain]

What a great discovery on KZbin, this fantastic young many.... just beautiful: Next stop: a search for more of his videos.

[@pleinecampagne4504]

Quelle élégance dans ses attitudes et ses sauts !

[@mirtahaideesotomayormendez1821]

Excelente bailarín: joven, muy plástico, talentoso. La coreografía desacertada y despegada totalmente del espíritu de esa tradicional música griega tan bella como viril.

[@rnbham39]

WOW!!! Nothing short of impressive. That was brilliant!!!

[@olgagrechihina4759]

Неожиданно и...прекрасно!! А руки- бесподобные!

[@user-ft6de1oi8v]

Wow, he's so natural! And such easy-looking leaps! Would like to see him on a big stage!

[@blicblouc]

C'est magnifique ! tellement expressif et si bien fait ! Je le regarderais pendant des heures s'il donnait un spectacle. Bravo ! Quel talent...

[@paulbamber5519]

OMG he's beautiful 😍... Like a bird in form and function... Simply exquisite... I could watch him all day 🤗😘

[@Supper-zero]

Best Diego I've seen at Prix de Lausanne, perfect.

[@user-vm8je3wx6y]

Чудесное исполнение! Браво!

[@pianokat1]

Loved it all, music , choreography and dancer, well done!

[@user-fo3ov3xo8o]

Какая красота,какие линии,как выразительно!

[@darrenwendroff3441]

That performance was amazing. There was something about it, universal, but in a cultural way. It combined so many cultural references while being all of them and its own thing. If I had to place where in the world that dance was referenced I could say spanish, or russian or french but then he's south african, and I wonder what elements he's brought in there. Beautiful dance and artist.

[@pameladavenport1647]

Omg never seen anything like this . If it's in him it's got to come out !! Boy did it come out . Bravo . 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@floraaficianado5050]

Très magnifique! Such poise, such depth, such choreography! Watch out dance world, this lad will take you by storm! Bravo!

[@maryvonnedurand5135]

Wonderful young man, in total control of his own capabilities, Mikis Theodorakis is his inspiration here. Hope to see more of him in the future ...all countries need art, and , goodness, he could end up à diriger le Ballet de France,Opera Garnier, pour faire suite à Noureyv.... quelle merveille.... on a besoin de danseurs comme lui......

[@evertjemei]

WAUW 💖💖💖 wat is hij Lenig en de sprongen als of het niet moeilijk is ❣️ Dankjewel ervoor 💖💖💖

[@michaelcrow2478]

Glad to be alive to See such MAGNIFICENCE - BRAVO !!!!!...

[@sharonott7513]

This young man is astounding.

[@mamabear5308]

His body flows with such beauty. Awesome job

[@annerigby4400]

Beautiful dancer, beautiful choreography. The choreography reminds me greatly of 'Les Bourgeois' danced by Daniil Simpkin a few years back - also shirt and tie and several similar movements. The two dancers are very different so it is interesting to see the different expressions of the same movements.

[@caryncleary7857]

Simply beautiful

[@patriciaorlando2380]

What a great dancers. Dont stop. You are amazing.

[@cherierea4078]

beautiful natural movement, you have dance in your soul, with the technique. Believe in yourself, you give yourself well through your movement. God reward your diligence and your heart

[@altaleetrevino3614]

Amazing ! Young man! Exquisite dancing!

[@Nanancay]

i LOVE THE WAY he moves omfg.

[@yannickbouret3993]

Grâce et belle maîtrise, magnifique! Bravo!

[@lucasnascimento1293]

QUE MARAVILHOSO! FUTURO PRIMEIRO BAILARINO POIS TEM TUDO E MERECE! PARABÉNS!

[@gringa8862]

👏👏👏 fantástico! Perfecto! Felicitaciones! 🥂

[@meowingwizard2865]

Amazing !!! I want to see this again and again !!! 😆👍

[@gloridas1741]

Many years later, this is my fave Solo for Diego performance. Way to go!

[@mariecortes4055]

Il est un magnifique danseur¡ J'ai beaucoup aimé sa prestation pour sa force dans les gestes et sa sensibilité d' expression qui eleve et enrichit le niveau artistique au-dessus de la prestation technique pour l'exécution correcte des pas de ballet faits correctement. J'aime sa personnalité comme danseur. Il apporte de l'émotion dans sa prestation et se transmite au publique. L'excellente musique choisie du film -" Zorba, le grec -" de Mikis Theodoraquis va très bien avec cette magnifique chorégraphie.

[@nataliyastrugacheva4321]

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Amazing! Thank you very much!👏👏👏👏🇦🇷

[@redrec3693]

Wow, just beautiful. Grace and talent. I hope this young guy is fulfilling his dreams x

[@hanakyne]

fantastic i cant stop watching this young dancing he is so amazing !!!

[@Nancy-fm1ie]

Beautiful dancing to the music Zorba the Greek. this young man has a bright future ahead of him.

[@helend222]

WOW!!! So pleased I came across this video. Well done young man. Superb.

[@jctalk5331]

God bless this young man! May he touch millions by this HEAVENLY gift of talent! Jesus rain prosperity upon him and his family!

[@rusalka241]

Beautiful and gifted young man. Absolutely amazing dancing. Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@mizscoleman]

Watching this made me happy. ☺️

[@wandacorley2251]

He's macnificent and graceful👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💫🤲🏾💫👍🏾

[@Andrea-xw4hb]

Amazing. Can't wait to see more of him. And we sure will.

[@javitoron9869]

Fantástico......increible

[@hanlieloyd9260]

Brilliant Leroy, from a proud South African 🇿🇦

[@marikaperlman9404]

Stunning!!!! I’m speechless 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Colass]

How striking! Keep up the good work!

[@5DNRG]

Love to watch a gifted dancer perform... beautiful!!💙

[@arnoldsimon7219]

Magnificent dance routine!!!

[@candykay2585]

Beautifully done! Very talented young nan.

[@tontonjeannot6089]

Just sublime.

[@chrissyhardman8098]

Exquisite in every aspect !

[@Freiya2011]

Wow! He absolutely deserved that prize! I wonder what became of him.... he must be 22 now? I hope he's healthy and thriving!

[@pearlb9359]

I love him! Yes keep doing you because YOU are amazing!

[@dancinggirlx1322]

All I can say is WOWWWEEEEEEE

[@janedawson335]

What a beautiful dancer ..I’m proudly 🇿🇦

[@susanl4198]

Wow! just wow that was amazing...

[@apple0april]

かっこいい しなやかで、どこを切り取っても興味深いです。

[@normannorman8046]

it doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful. well done.

[@Sofia-he1ej]

Norman Norman but that is perfect

[@jgilc2691]

Well honey! How's about you get up there on YOU TUBE and strut your stuff! What a back handed compliment. The kid was beyond wonderful!

[@mimi5180]

Norman Norman is it not perfect? i have no idea of contemporary

[@reginamendes3235]

Lindíssimo!

[@erinprice9783]

Incredible!

[@theresaoneill6525]

Beautiful!!

[@yippee8570]

Wonderful! I really didn't like the choreography, didn't feel it matched the music, but the fact that I still thought he did a great job shows how talented this young man really is!

[@dnamictechno5869]

Absolutely stunning.

[@uswruser7996]

Zwei kleine Pannen hat der ungewöhnliche junge Mann bravurös bewältigt Man kann davon ausgehen, dass er sich mit seinem Talent ganz nach oben katapultieren wird !!!

[@rodneythomas8813]

Stunning.

[@thanksforstoppingby]

Stunning. Love you Leroy !

[@rayebutterfield1820]

Absolutely beautiful. ❤😍

[@mhiguelhorta]

Very beautiful!

[@maisie3309]

Beautiful ❣

[@sophiescott2220]

He is so good. I,ve never heard of him. He must be from Jhb. Will lookout for him. I still watch ballet.

[@niviahenry6218]

Gorgeous!!

[@chisomonthinda]

Such strength and grace wow

[@SP-rx4tb]

Beautiful talent !

[@charlesdavis7087]

Haven't felt this much electricity for forty years. Wow Leroy. Your teachers must be pissing all over themselves. Keep up the grand work.

[@Transformational_change]

Wow! Beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✌🏼💓

[@isabelleconegero]

Super danseur ,sur une chorégraphie contemporaine et musique italienne. J'adore.

[@reluginbuhl]

Wow! Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes :)

[@kindrakinyon8559]

Glorious! Bravo!

[@bellonabeerbaum339]

Amazing performance, thank you!

[@ETIENNE8100]

Great dancer,brilliant performance

[@deetleskeet]

Perfection.

[@marcellatomori1809]

so beautiful movements as the treesin a calm wind., as we we share the birds from AFRICA TO EUROPE.

[@estellaedwards7120]

Stunning

[@ledouxamour7188]

perfect

[@tiadenee7337]

Absolute Perfection 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@anilu3021]

Beautiful dancer!

[@florencepsychologue]

Magnifico 💚💚💚🫶🫶🫶🫶 merci pour cette danse réjouissante