Maya doing THE Esmeralda variation 🤯👏🏻

[@amandamarklandyoga]

Her playful suspension of the tambourine kicks, the crisp attention to the artistic details, and her slowing down the transition between movements like a thick fondue: 🙌 She has an innate musicality that makes those tiny artistic flourishes feel effortless. It’s soooo good. And this was her first try? 😱😍

[@PaigeNewberry]

It wasn’t her first try. She knows the combination well. But that makes it no less INCREDIBLE for all the reasons you listed!

[@amandamarklandyoga]

@@PaigeNewberry​​⁠ I was referring more to the fact that it’s the first time we’ve seen her do it on this channel…aka new to me. While she’s clearly had time to learn the variation-any experienced dancer can see that-I believe I’m to be forgiven for not knowing a complete stranger’s personal history with a specific variation. 😆 Not every casual watcher of this channel is an expert on MBA canon nor knows every detail of the rotating cast of characters. 🙃

[@melowlw8638]

​@@amandamarklandyoga i dont think the person u replied to was "condemning" (not sure of what other word to use, i dont want to sound harsh) u for not knowing that, but stating that it isnt her first try

[@miavas4851]

She's a gorgeous dancer, but in this variation she still needs more fire.

[@AnaClaudiaBertiniCiencia]

“Asking Maya to TRY?” The girl just NAILED it! Perfect! EDIT: I prefer to see beauty and art instead of being hyper critic. If she missed a beat or made some errors, fine - she probably knows it and doesn’t need it to be pointed negatively in a comment.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

She did get a little bit lost for a fraction of a second here and there but still did it 500000% better than 99% of people. I’m in love with her version and want to see her do it again and again.

[@Vasilia4]

The musicality in the first part was lacking tbh. She did not hit the tambourine at the rhythm

[@Tatiana-yp2bk]

Well… not quite nailed.

[@Lotts413]

No one is perfect and in fact lots of dancers do this variation like maya where they don’t hit it exactly on beat but they make sure their movements are crisp and visibly sharp or they add some extra pirouettes. Yet they are still on time and actually the way they do it makes the variation more unique and interesting ❤❤

[@Annathecommenter]

Holy crap these replies… why are y’all allergic to letting someone else compliment someone

[@MindfulMya]

Wow😮😮😮😮😮 omg did she just take it to a whole new level. Omg the control and cheeky pauses.

[@diggermd1]

Yes she did!! 🎉❤

[@oskifan1]

It's night and day compared to the others who have done Esmeralda. No wonder Maya is with one of the best ballet companies in the world. She's a great role model to the others in the academy.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I love the finer details of this performance especially in the middle section that often gets rushed through and the timing of the tambourine hits at the end was just 👌I like how some use pirouettes in this section

[@LunaLightbringer]

If that's Maya 'having a go' then I can only imagine what even a little bit of practice would look like!! She deserves her professional career and the way she rocketed up the ranks at her ballet company (is it the Swedish Royal Ballet?) She's a natural talent 😍❤❤❤

[@notalcno9]

We've been starved of Maya. It's a real pleasure to see her back. Such an immense talent. Thank you for posting and making my day.❤🎉❤🎉

[@SimpleDesertRose]

Maya makes it look as easy as breathing. Her grace has just a hint if fiestiess about it that makes it feel almost playful. She is truly an amazing dancer.❤

[@mermaidopulence8539]

Baby Hairs ate and left absolutely no crumbs with this variation

[@TaliaHarding]

Her timing is so good on that section near the end!

[@NoExcuses888]

Maya, absolutely beautiful! Principal ballerina potential!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I never feel tired of this variation and hers might be my new favourite

[@supersoap4]

I would love to watch maya dance at a show!!!

[@Ciao_Bella]

Omg, yes. I asked my husband how he felt about a trip to Sweden. 😅

[@kitchenremedies9886]

I would pay good money to witness her performance live 🙌 🎉

[@lee-13]

Maya is such a graceful dancer!

[@gndisluv]

Wow. 😮 Is this the BOSS level of the variation? Maya is profoundly talented and arguably the best I have personally seen. 🔥🔥🔥

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Said perfectly “you are amazing”

[@cloudyskies007]

Maya is by far my favorite ballerina from your videos. Nobody does it like her, she’s on a whole other level. Her perfect technique + the unique character she brings to every variation are UNMATCHED

[@karensantos5421]

Maya is the MVP, the GOAT, the Ultimate! She’s perfection itself 😍😍😍

[@poppinincolumbus5027]

Was hesitant to watch this as I have not enjoyed Esmeralda in the past… but wow! It’s like a different dance! Very enjoyable to watch!! ❤❤❤

[@jenniferjohnsonellis2551]

She makes it look so effortless I think I can do it too

[@XNXnstr]

Every movement is so detailed! I can't help but keep watching when Maya gracefully raise her left arm. GRACEFUL!

[@dominiqueeden]

That was so joyful 💖and Slawomir being so sweet and proud at the end... 🥹

[@xxgalaxy-girlxx9368]

Wooo!!! Yes Maya!!! She’s so amazing!!!!

[@LH23232]

Adoro a Maya! Acho ela muito competente e humilde. Humildade é tudo de bom! 💖👏

[@cams478]

Lo hace parecer tan fácil y natural ❤ hermoso!!

[@xeniaasiyanova8365]

Needless to say I was mESMERized by this performance! 😍

[@elisabethm9655]

THIS is the one I want to see on stage, in costume before an audience … it is the best Esmeralda EVER!❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-mv8jl6wd6d]

Best variation & amazing performance. Yesss, Maya!

[@debramccormack9388]

Beautiful variation, wonderful extension, and turns . Exquisite interpretation!

[@Holly_hamigakiko]

I love the soul and character when she dances. She doesnt just have technical skill but with a hollow soulless performance like some do, instead she has it all. Exceptional.

[@applepie7359]

The timings!

[@Havelanca]

I'm almost tearing up because that was so incredible. I'm in shock. That was

[@mezzogal]

That was beautiful. I first started following all these ballerinas after seeing the video of Melanie doing Esmeralda. It's cool to see the different interpretations.

[@stephenkeye2678]

Yesssss! Hontey! Get it, gurllll! Such an elegant athlete !

[@heyosii440]

"You are amazing" Yess, we are agree! the moment when Slawek claps before it ends and Slawomir asks him to stop 😂 I would do that too ❤

[@kensantos4439]

Maya's strength and control is insane!!! 🤩

[@kpgirl.4622]

Blown away!!! Wow maya is something else!!

[@Ciao_Bella]

She's added some really nice flourishes and l love her attitude and beautiful lines. Watching Maya dance has rekindled my interest in and enjoyment of ballet!

[@salem_ness]

Ballet is loosing it's artistry and it nice to see dancers like Maya still existing

[@cyndimorris4820]

😳 😍 HOW many times have I watched this already??? Gonna go see her perform AGAIN! ❤

[@jayfergee_]

Wow, just wow. Queen!!! 🎉🎉

[@cellomommy]

Gorgeous lines!

[@chantalvanwees249]

Can’t remember ever seeing something so flawless as this😧

[@juliettecrestt]

jaw dropped the entire time. she's genuinely perfect.

[@sharonalexa]

Just beautiful!!!!

[@anniebevis7679]

Such a talent!!! Amazing.

[@recentalpaca5529]

I love to watch Maya dance!

[@timpanda3780]

That was so beautiful!

[@OrenSha]

Maya is the besttt

[@dianaprice3660]

So beautiful and graceful!

[@WMeier-kd8hz]

One of the very best I have seen so far

[@vikkischaffer2301]

Simply the best ❤

[@kitchenremedies9886]

Omg! Maya is amazing 🤯 Some girls could only wish they could... 💅

[@ahbao3400]

U know eva, i always wanted to see maya baby hairs do the esmerelda variation and know i FINALLY saw it. She absolutely nailed it also can u make more maya viral tiktoks i LOVE watching those 👏👏🎉🎉😊😊❤❤

[@Cove_Blue]

Beautifully done!

[@sheepbook4061]

Maya is amazing !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@claudiabeckercb3]

It's a delight watching her dance ❤

[@betzgersch]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

[@alejandravaquero7665]

Hermosísima!!!❤❤❤

[@skateata1]

And she nails it without issue ❤

[@kaylivelazquez7354]

I assume it's slowed down a teensy bit since she's not in practice with this one (not like anyone can tell lmao she's incredible), but that has to be HARDER with the balance at the beginning?? Like hello??? Insaneeee 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@christinalee2072]

Brilliant!! Beautiful!

[@sebumpostmortem]

Obscenely stendhalizing. Mayochka is a killer machine (in the best sense possible) with a Lopátkina allure. Not even in my best dreams. Without any kind of doubt, the ballerina of her generation. 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@laurablauch5954]

Beautiful dancing! ❤

[@mimimosa259]

She is a beast!

[@alenkapintar8660]

Perfection.

[@aleksandrakot2783]

Maya was amazing - as always! Wspaniała jest :) Greetings from Poland!

[@ClaudinkaBotton]

🎉 bravo Maya.

[@NirvanaGrungeLooove]

Yes, she is ♥️

[@expatinqa9403]

You are amazing indeed. 🌹

[@gskyle4822]

Slaw: Stomach, stomach, stomach! 😂

[@bolleriagallepan3846]

Maya is impresive

[@annazimmerman864]

So amazing 💓💓💓

[@MK-nd5fj]

Maya 💜💜💜

[@jmf2674]

Saucy and controlled... a little edgy. Seemed her touch to the music and moves brought about some artistic flair, yet subtle, deep under the current.

[@dixieost4354]

Gorgeous!

[@garmonia-77]

Очень хорошая техника и работоспособность! У неё хорошие мозги и понимание, что надо доработать и как! Я думаю, что у неё всё получится, тк это всего лишь начало её творческого пути!

[@CL-vh2kp]

just soooooo gorgeous

[@just_space_]

I will never not love this variation

[@sheeniebeanie2597]

maya doing what maya does! lovely lovely!

[@DancingwithArayaHope]

Yessss slay beautiful 🤩 😊

[@missknewbie1193]

Well thats the best I've ever seen!

[@ChocolateOmnom]

I miss watching Maya dance 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Wedeygist]

I didn’t breath for 1 minute 53 seconds. WOW

[@ojala5555]

Yes, you are amazing!!!🌹🌹🌹🎆🎆🎆🏆❤😇

[@Skyelement84K]

That retieré !!!

[@elenaklevlina8798]

Super !!!

[@efe_pe]

Beautiful 👏

[@maryeconomou6573]

Magnificent😊😊

[@changabriela3412]

Simply 😄

[@AnneHemmer]

Perfect❤

[@ralf547]

Splendid

[@judlaz2841]

You are Qeen Smoothness, Maya. It would be wonderful to see you and Leonidas. partnering! You boths have this awesome fluency and "touchless touch" in common. As much being smooth against the floor as melting together with the air. The Dutch theater is not so long from the Stockholm Opera.

[@user-gj5by8br6g]

Великолепно!!!✨️✨️✨️

[@sharongraham116]

Beautiful ❤

[@Kangaroo912]

The way she held some positions for longer so she'd be on time for the tambourine 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 i get so annoyed when dancers don't hit the tambourine on beat

[@angie82175]

Wow!!!!!

[@frostfang1]

I never get tired of how ballet is like a language that brings in its own interpretatjon of other cultures dance. Its...a very dangerous line to walk, i know. But how often do we see this form of conservation? Of the way one culture interpreted another cultures form of movement at a certain time period, and it has endured through the ages to some extent. You can see it in old hollywoods idea of ancient rome or egypt, but its not about movement. Or japan and animes interest in victorian england. Anyways to relate back to Maya on the micro scale its her interpretation of this variation and its lovely.

[@thasuileandonnaice6326]

👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 ❤✨

[@dragonclaws9367]

Beautiful