Lise variation (Fille mal gardée): Nunez, Osipova, Kaptsova

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

Each dancer brings her own personal flair and charm to the role. It was a pleasure to watch them perform the difficult role which requires great timing as well as technique. ❤❤❤

[@Lapidu18]

Kaptsova is perfect in this role and more others.. My favourite

[@beatiroide]

Nuñez for me. She has the right temper for this role, simple yet elegant.

[@Emmareads15]

Nela coming through with further evidence she's just perfect.

[@Gulbekianbcn]

I like them all, but Kapsova makes me happy 💐

[@paulagiliberto7386]

OMG, Nela, of course. No comparison. She is absolutely amazing and perfect. 👑💐❤ The best dancer

[@candidacarino669]

During the past uncertain times which we all have gone through - - and still we are in the throes of this crisis - - I unexpectedly saw - - Nina Kaptsova on KZbin - - dancing one of the Coppelia Variations. I don't know much about ballet - - but I believed - - Nina Kaptsova danced that variation - - so perfectly well❗She's an excellent ballet dancer - - Kaptsova ❗

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

She is great in any role and an excellent actor. I thought I saw the best Tatiana in Eugene Onegin then I saw a video of her as Tatiana- heartbreaking and excellent. 💔❤

[@candidacarino669]

@ Cynthia Fletcher - - how wonderful would have been to see her perform - - live on stage! My friends and i - - do really appreciate - - your profound knowledge and experience - - of seeing these wonderful ballet dancers. However - - I am really just a novice - - in understanding the world of ballet.

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

@@candidacarino669 Thank you for your lovely response and just keep watching videos to learn more about ballet. When you have an opportunity, try to go to a live performance. ( I can't wait. ) Going back to Nina, she danced with the Bolshoi of Russia. I am not sure of her present status but her performances are from the heart and truly memorable. Enjoy, C 💕💕💕

[@candidacarino669]

We live in a regional area - - of New South Wales Australia - - and just to state the obvious - - we went to see the film - - Dream Horse - - there were just 9 of us on that particular night. Perhaps after this pandemic passes over - - I must go to see an Australian Ballet dance in Sydney. Btw I saw on video - - Kaptsova and Skvortsov who danced the "Onegin". And they're both superb ballet dancers most definitely. I love the way Kaptsova dances. And as for Pyotor Ilyich Tchaikovsky - - his Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor - - and oh the beginning of the piece - - and the ending - - I love Tchaikovsky - - always! Thanks again @ Cynthia Fletcher.

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

@@candidacarino669 I really appreciate your replies. I have seen the wonderful Australian Ballet perform on stage. I also like classical music and opera. I live very far away in the USA but am still waiting for an opportunity to attend a live performance.Nina is also exceptional as Esmeralda. Thanks again. 💕💕🌸🌸🌷🌷🐈

[@williamglover3965]

Beautiful, each and every one. ❤❤

[@lucashamilton151]

Natasha was lack of the elegance of Lise, but her arms were amazing, especially 2:39. Nela was good, but unfortunately she did not have the smoothness I've seen in her other performances. Her upper body wasn't stiff this time though. Nina is my favorite here, both the fluidity and elegance were perfect.

[@wasterpiece5895]

Nunez owns this role 🩰🕶️

[@Emmareads15]

Her and Carlos together is dream casting. Both give so much of their personality to it too.

[@Chiara_elementalmasterofwater3]

@@Emmareads15Yes!!! I agree!!! :)

[@musika2021]

Наталья Осипова - лучшая❤

[@emperoroberon]

Osipova has the best jumps and turns of course. However, the best overall in my opinion is Mariela Nunez. Her individual style is best suited to the role and she shows the most charm.

[@levondelite4072]

Kaptsova is perfect . . . . light, playful, and unaffected. Nela uses her trademark phrasing and musicality, but it is too studied for this part. Osipova is good, but doesn’t capture my fancy like Kaptsova.

[@Lapidu18]

Totally agree with u

[@rickydente3316]

Even thinking about technique, just about musicality I'm with Núñez

[@annettevaughan6444]

Nunez is my favorite.

[@williamdeng1870]

They are excellent ballerinas!

[@pitchayasasibutra8139]

Everything about Nela’s dancing is just breathtaking

[@Emmareads15]

She's just faultless. Such a sublime ballerina.

[@PRANCERETTE]

MARIANELA by FAR! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@The444traveler]

They are All wonderful. However I choose Nina K because she seems to embody the music. Making her more suited for the movement aesthetically. Nunez is EVER the consummate technician.(She makes everything look simple). Natalia O. is super athletic which pulls away from the gracefulness that is needed.

[@Nobleman26]

The winner is Kaptsova from this same dance !

[@vsoltero88]

All lovely. But Kaptsova has an airy quality that really fits the music. Marianela doesn't hit the music right. It seems like she's late. Osipova is great, but not as good as Kaptsova in my opinion.

[@alfahet8871]

Наташа чудесная !

[@ElizabethBathory0910]

This variation is pure english style, and at the moment, Nela is the best dancer for the Ashton style. Nela must be a prima assoluta of the Royal Ballet. ❤️

[@audepons8801]

Pour moi c'est Mlle Osipova la meilleure. Elle incarne les rôles et ne se contente pas de les interpréter. Tout est toujours en mouvement, elle danse, et nous donne envie de danser. Les autres donnent envie de les regarder...la nuance est de taille.

[@cherylq7183]

Nunez 100%. She’s always flawless

[@faarnn]

Nena Nela Nela Nela!

[@BeatricerIVA-lm3vp]

Grazie per questo bel video, sono tutte e tre brave. Il 3^ posto per me va alla Kaptsova è molto brava ma non quanto le altre due . Tra Nunez e Osipova di pochissimo il primo posto va all' Osipova(perché quando salta sembra che voli ) va all' Osipova (Nunez magnificissima comunque)

[@gratiala8857]

Kaptsova performed sooo beautifui and perfect,,❤‍🩹

[@arat9144]

Nina is best of the best :)

[@edwardbury5394]

Beautiful all dancers total respect x but what are the friends doing 😀having a scratch and fidget in a solo even sitting down , guessing rehearsal or long night x love this shows how we all work together x

[@小白兔-n9b]

😍😍😍

[@lidiademarco7253]

Maríanela es sin lugar a dudas la mejor, algunos de sus giros los hace con una cadencia que parece suspendida en el aire. Van a encontrar bailarinas con muy buena.tecnica pero con una gran falta expresion,eso no pasa con NELA!!!!! Sus interpretaciones son exquisitas y emocionan!!!!!

[@DavidLeBlanc]

I enjoyed all three. I will say Nela's version enjoyed slightly better camera work.

[@user-bb5qv2km5m]

hi can somebody explain to me-weren’t Bolshoi and ROH supposed to exchange ballets between each other-Bolshoi should get a permission to perform Fille mal gardee by ROH and ROH was supposed to get a permission to perform Romeo and Juliet by Bolshoi but at the end it didn’t happen... why was that the case?

[@nnnnnnnnnnn7292]

Первая балерина (Капцова). Единственная инженю в своей роли. Нунес скучная. Осипова слишком серьёзная. Капцова - прелесть, хорошие линии и изящество.

[@58silviamaria]

Kapstova is the best ! Nunez is not right for this role, Osipova she isn’t graceful like kapstova

[@rivermountain7315]

It is one thing to perform a role and it is another to embody it not only with the technical ability and control which each of these lovely ladies have but for me, since I have both danced professionally myself and played the cello for years, Musicality and "Phasing" are two things which sets those who have mastered them along with all the other requirements and expectations ahead of the pack! Nela the belle of the ball as usual is the woman unbeatable and unstoppable! Kaptsova is also lovely but the other one...what's her name? I'm writing and can't see it! Osipova, that's it, seems to always have that strained forehead look, where her eyebrows are pulled way up to her hairline, especially when she does multiple pirouettes or other turns requiring a bit more concentration. Not pretty and it makes me feel stressed just looking at her face! That's my opinion and not everyone has to agree with me! But of course I do stand by what I have written!

[@The444traveler]

I agree with what your saying tho it may come off as a bit harsh to some. N.O is a Great ballerina dancer but she does weirdly make me feel anxious at times viewing her.. She's much more athletic than graceful imo but SHE DELIVERS in her roles. That surprised strain look does agitate me (even Eugenia O. does the same facial expressions) but it's usually quelled by N.O's amazing ability to own her jumps, turns, extensions, and movement. She was a gymnast before a dancer so that would explain her athleticism/ jumping prowess. Gymnastics & Ballet are related somewhat yet very different muscle usages.

[@rivermountain7315]

@@The444traveler I'm not saying the woman can't hold her own but for me the process in getting to that which we hope is a picture perfect moment, a stop the camera recording right now moment, is what she bothers me with! Tension in her face for me means that she is not relaxed enough or secure enough in what your doing, when clearly she should be. Maybe she should take some 5HTP or some magnesium before she hits the stage. In any case when I want to see a completely professional, seasoned and thouroughly polished ballerina, who knows how to work an audience and be all present on the stage upon which she reigns, I look no further than Nela the belle of them all.

[@The444traveler]

I hear you@@rivermountain7315. Def agree... Nela IS🔥!!! YET that full description you waxed poetic about Nela starting from, "In any case when I want to see..." I personally would attribute to none other than, "SYLVIE GUILLEM" , the Belle of them ALL!🙌 Just my opinion. Different strokes, different 'ballerina loving' folks.👍

[@rivermountain7315]

@@The444traveler Oh Miss Guillem was and probably still is awesome but the control that Nela still does have and the perfection of phrasing and timing even our gifted diva Sylvia cannot touch her in those areas. Legs and extensions probably but now a days who doesn't have legs for days! Nela makes you forget about all that and holds you fast with just her everything else that no one else has but herself! Let's compare some more! This is fun!

[@The444traveler]

I guarantee you that Nela was inspired by Sylvie@@rivermountain7315! All day SYLVIE#1 Nela & Svetlana #2!😀 What's truly fun is that we're able to exchange without being personally offended by another's taste/preferences. I Love the agree to disagree choice. Sylvie👏Sylvie👏 Sylvie👏!😀😀😀

[@siegfried923]

Nunez definitrly the others dont understand the Ashton style Kaptsova s messed with the choreography and why so slow tempo . Osipova totally ignores the music so important with Ashton!! She fares better with Macmillan as she is not lyrical enough for the Ashton style too flashy.

[@ЕленаО-ф7ч]

Нуньес хорошая балерина,но не выдающиеся.Сравнивать ее с русскими балеринами нельзя

[@Igor_Kudriashov]

Капцова несравненно лучше остальных

[@amnessie]

I just love Natasha's playfulness with the role, it gives it such a special and unique quality. But also Nela's charm is perfect for Lise--I saw the full version with her and while the synopsis made me think that it was just going to be a silly, uninteresting ballet, Nela sold it so wonderfully that I was completely dazzled by the end. Unfortunately, I don't care much for Kaptsova's interpretation, but to each their own, I suppose.