Melanie MCINTIRE, 304 - Prix de Lausanne 2024 - Classical

[@sureillbethere]

Everyone's saying this wasn't a good choice for her (although she did an amazing job) but ballerinas can't only perform the parts they want. I think Melanie did a great job and showed her abilities well.

[@BmaGrl]

She is a much better dancer than this routine indicates. It was a poor choice to show off her capabilities, especially her turning, at which she excels. Pas de Classique would have been a better choice.

[@54321Judith]

I love Melanie, she’s the only ballerina that I know of that can do 22. Pirouettes on point without stopping …but in this particular solo, I would love to have seen more attack and much more Hungarian gypsy flavor in her movement, much stronger, much more “frappe “in her movement. And her costume, I think could’ve been a fiery, red and orange, with a sprinkling of black.🥰 …but I totally love her dancing.

[@belajadevotchka2]

Let me preface this by saying Melanie is my favourite dancer. I adore her. She's absolutely wonderful. However, I don't think this variation and Melanie went well together. Melanie is graceful, angelic, soft, weightless. Esmeralda is gypsy, bold, sharp, sassy, darker. Esmeralda is a lady who can wear red. Not every lady can pull off red. Technically she's good. I just don't think she plays the part well, and I hate that I feel that way, but this performance just doesn't stun me the way literally everything else this girl does. She's almost always amazing.

[@candacemalfoy228]

Congrats Melanie, you worked so hard. I will say, I've been following Melanie on social media for a while, and this just wasn't her variation. She absolutely deserved to get in the final selection. I just can see what happened, the variation, costume, nerves maybe. I look forward to seeing her as a principal in a famous ballet company some day soon!

[@KayoEll]

I know I'm going to be crucified for this, but the more I watch dancers from Mater's Ballet Academy, the more I'm struck that many of the students there are technically outstanding, but don't convey the emotion an artistry I would like to see from them. It's fun to watch them do "tricks" (lots of pirouettes, fouettes, jumps for the boys, etc) but I don't love just watching them dance, and their artistry doesn't take my breath away.

[@Mariana-hz8rd]

There's a video of Melanie doing Esmeralda in her home studio, which is just mesmerising. This is a watered down version of that. I wonder if she was made to change? I believe she most certainly would have placed with the version she practiced back home. The adaptations made it her own and really highlighted her strengths while maintaining the integrity of the piece.

[@thegentlelioness]

I am absolutely loving these videos! Melanie is a beautiful dancer. So talented. Best wishes from the U.K. ❣️

[@AmonLisa]

As suspected, I came from Eva Nys channel, and oh my lord. Melanie's stage presence is almost as insanely mesmerizing as her turns. She owned this routine, and I'm so inspired by her. Much love from the US

[@Lara77473]

I'm sorry, I don't know what everyone's talking about because I think she did amazing and she looks beautiful

[@-Brige-]

She did very well (apart from a few very slight moments wenn she was not completely in sync with the music). However, the part is supposed to be a gipsy girl, and she did not represent that rather fierce and sassy character very well. Way too soft and nice. Virtuous technique though.

[@changabriela3412]

If you watch top ballerinas perform the same piece, you'll notice she's a mid-ranger. Not to say expressiveness, only technically, she's not on point all the time. I like her too, but maybe she can do better on this.

[@Vineyard_of_God]

A technically difficult piece for a competition because a lot can go wrong. A true pleasure to see a dancer take this on in such a competitive environment. Well done!!!

[@chub.]

Melanie is Mesmerizinggggggg. I watch her all the time on Evanys' channel.

[@21VII27]

been a melanie fan since day 1, the amount of talent she has is insane

[@kimweidner7351]

I’ve been watching this young lady and am so happy for her! I wish her splendor and great success! ❤

[@alex-therese3040]

Her balance. Control. Turns. Everything is perfection.

[@Maddiiea]

I LOVE and aboslutely ADORE MELANIE! I could watch her for hours she is such an icon! She should be so proud of herself becuase she is so amazing to watch when she dances!

[@김이주-d7q]

Her expressions and movements look lively and confident. i'm a big fan of her!

[@georgethomson8576]

One of the best I’ve seen her dance. Wasn’t all about her turns, she showcased her technique and musicality. Good for her!

[@kristinmoreno9203]

Gorgeous Arabesque and Attitudes 🌹🌹🌹🌹 LOVELY BALLERINA! BRAVA!!

[@emperialGal]

Mel seemed nervous and the nerves got her. She did better back at the studios. Still a good job Mel!

[@George-mn6ps]

This dancer is special!!! I loved this and cannot understand some of the comments below saying it was a poor choice for her. If she has other variations better than this one, I sure would like to see them.

[@lissajedi]

She is stunning

[@TDCCrafting]

Absolutely magical 🤩 Melanie has such grace and poise and her Twirly Twirly's are amazing, thank you for a beautiful performance and making it available for anyone and everyone to see. ❣️

[@andreamckenzie8598]

I love watching Melanie realize she's gotta pull back from her usual turns because she could go on so long she's past the music. She did fantastic!!

[@sistahsunshine]

Beautiful!! So nice to see the full dance in costume after all your practice. 🙏🏼☀️🌈💯

[@MsCmsh]

Melanie is such an outstanding ballerina!! Any variation she does is perfect!! 😃👏👏👏

[@smilin_kpop]

Melanie is one of the most talented dancers I have ever seen she is amazing and her overall control is incredible and those turns ❤❤❤

[@wwjdkaren]

I watch Melanie all the time at the studeo she trains at. She is AMAZING so much awe and fun to watch. Her twirls are top notch ❤

[@AB-dp9qg]

Beautiful! Melanie has such vitality and command of technical qualities, musicality, and creative vivacity! I look forward to watching her performances and what opportunities arise as she moves through her dance career.

[@caracook2829]

“That was quite the virtuosic performance.” Melanie!!!! That is a huge compliment!!!! Well done on an outstanding variation.

[@idraote]

One of the things I like about this ballerina is that she avoids gimmicks to prove how technically prepared she is (and she is, of course). She avoids boasting her skills to offer a clean, crisp performance and I like this so much more.

[@mariefein9344]

Truly love watching her dance

[@kathrynolsen1256]

I love seeing the performance as well as rehearsals. She’s so extraordinary.

[@nmz04]

As a nonballet dancer but an Indian classical dancer, Melanie has truly entranced me with all her performances. Effortless yet precise, graceful yet sharp, feels fluid yet hits every beat. My knowledge of ballet might be little but her ways transcend any technical knowledge needed!

[@jenlouise1831]

Beautiful as always, beautiful costume too!

[@Ravenspell3]

She was terrific . bold and exciting staccato and matched it. Love the green color

[@najah7781]

I think part of the reason she didn't advance to finals is that there were a little too much "trickery" or "show" in the variation... lots of choreography changes etc. It always seems like the Prix judges value pure classical dance, musicality, grace etc. over being able to do six pirouettes or a very deep penche etc.

[@Homerun153]

Lacking zip and attack here - nothing wrong with the original choreography and changing it just to get in more tricks than artistry does her no favours, unfortunately.

[@cloudy_sakura2790]

OMG THIS IS SO amazing! The amount of strength and coordination for this piece!

[@prettypuff1]

Yyesssss I have wanted to see you perform this choreography. Such an amazing dancer

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

She is a joy to watch…so gifted!

[@RS-vp1fr]

Bravo,Melanie! Perfect technique and elegance. thank you!! 💓

[@Lakotajo2]

Well done! Beautiful pirouettes and so in time with the music!

[@weekendhacker]

It's obvious when a dancer plays to their strength and this at times exposes weaknesses. The judges won't be fooled.

[@quietone748]

THis piece wasn't the best to showcase Melanie's talents, and I felt like she could have felt more comfortable in a role that better suits her etherial, light dancing style. But I have never seen anyone do this piece and tap the tambourine up so high, that was amazing.

[@nowwhat33]

I hope you won. That was incredible!

[@Jelly-hz3zx]

She is definition of the perfection

[@carolinatorres1441]

Excelente vailarina me facina su ballet la veo por KZbin desde Argentina Mendoza 🇦🇷❤️ Felicitaciones 🎉

[@Scrap_Ballora]

Oh my gosh well done Melanie! I'm so proud of her!

[@laslos.1075]

Perfekt . Bravooooooooo 🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩😍😘

[@bruniabraincrumbs2211]

Go Melanie!! Those turns are amazing!!

[@musicdevil4802]

I love watching the spin queen dance

[@MadelinCruz-ym5ge]

Bailas muy hermoso Melanie, veo los videos de su escuela de ballet, son muy disciplinados y excelentes bailarines. ¡Felicidades campeona! Saludos cordiales.

[@stuffstuff2165]

Go Melanie! You’re an absolute legend at ballet, and this was an amazing performance!

[@stevenr2463]

She is amazing.

[@user-kl2fv2mr5v]

She killed itttt watching her all the way from practice to performing so beautifully makes me beyond happy💛

[@daniellecurry4617]

Such a stunning performer, I feel this doesn’t showcase her full potential though. I haven definitely sat spellbound by clips of her in studio that far outshines this

[@IvyFox1]

Wow!! Absolutely incredible!

[@Rachel-p9e]

Super precise and showed her musicality! Go Melanie!

[@BallerinaAmina]

She's just 2 years older then my but so much better! I really look up at her ❤

[@sienashawver6511]

I wish it wasn’t this routine because it’s so over used and hard to top. She is such a beautiful dancer and so much better than this routine. ❤

[@TiliaCordata]

Beautiful!!!

[@kianahabibagahi4747]

Pirouette queen ❤

[@smilin_kpop]

Go Melanie!!!!! Your amazing!!!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rivkahweiss1055]

Outstanding job Melanie! You owned that stage and your pirouettes were magnificent. I hope you heard that the commentators described your performance as virtuosic!

[@bluestarr2009]

You gave me chills!

[@АнВар-в1о]

Bravo!! Really, really beautiful technique and artistry👌

[@freakoftheweek5470]

it’s hard not to compare this to miko fogarty. both beautiful dancers but miko was something fierce on stage

[@glenrisk5234]

As a lifter there were moments in the routine where I noticed the muscularity of your glutes and thighs, which were impressive. Wouldn't know what to say about the dancing beyond it being graceful and that you clearly exercise a great deal of control over yourself.

[@user-we6kr9pl3mt]

Great job Melanie!!! ❤

[@JayCaesar]

Melanie!!! Go go GO, Melanie!!! So poised, calm, focused, artistic, FABULOUS!!!

[@lauracaceres]

Is it just me or was the music slightly off beat with the tambourine?

[@deathafternoon6]

MELANIE ?! AND LA ESMERALDA ?! my dreams. my prayers. they’ve been answered.

[@user-mp1hv2ng4z]

Quelle assurance. Envoûtante Melanie McIntire ! Un tout grand bravo pour votre première place : )) Immense joie de savoir que vous avez remporté ce premier prix au concours exigeant des jeunes espoirs, en danse, à Lausanne : )) Bel exploit.

[@slohivid]

Great job. I loved your interpretation of this variation.

[@sophelet]

Melanie is an exceptionally fine dancer. Why this variation, though? It has been done and done and done and done ... I wish she had showcased something fresher, something more energetic, and something with a more vivacious character. She is certainly capable, but this performance with the overdone variation was a little uninteresting and didn't show off her great talent.

[@biancatellington85]

Melanie is an impeccably beautiful dancer. It is unbelievable that she did not progress to the finals. I would travel to see this young woman dance. Her precision, her stage presence, her technique coupled with her humility and sweet disposition has made me a fan. Keep going, Melanie. You are a star.

[@khushiravi5408]

she killed it as always❤❤

[@Livius_the_Genius]

She did amazing! A real inspiration for everyone 👏👏

[@molpi_]

What a beautiful choreo to highlight her amazing turns!

[@virginiaanndavidson178]

YAAASSS Melanie!!!! I’ve been watching you practice this variation via the shorts that Eva films. You are dazzling and easily one of my fave ballerinas ❤

[@dianea3600]

Honestly I think Melanie's quality of movement is top notch. She was the best in my opinion ❤

[@samanthajane3129]

Melanie is so great. What an inspiration she is ❤

[@MillicentSquirrelHole]

Whoa!..Mel' layin' it down, Bro'..day-yam..a thing of beautyusness!

[@andressalorenzutti5808]

yes Melanie good luck!!!!!

[@justatg]

absolutely beautiful!

[@dreamwoodmusic]

She did a great job and brings so much joy to so many people. She can be proud of her performance and I (Mira) can't wait to see more of her journey.

[@ktirepmats5625]

Mélanie est vraiment très technique sur les pivots, je la suis depuis un moment.😉🇨🇵😉🇨🇵

[@shanacharlie9940]

She’s amazing!!!

[@Dadadin]

you rock, Melanie! really loved to watch your performance :)

[@Eline_alien]

Wow such an amazing dancer with so much love and joy!

[@sfviris5582]

Beautiful. ❤

[@peachiethecat]

That was spectacular. So precise and clean!

[@margaritaherrero6944]

Es maravillosa ❤

[@asinromeo37]

Thats beautiful! What a wonderful job she did. ❤

[@ashleebates5708]

Absolutely stunning I knew Melanie had to do this Repertoire

[@horselover2287]

Beautiful performance ❤ And a very beautiful crown ✨

[@bssbss1752]

Yess Melanie, Bravo!🎉

[@mandy8263]

What a great performance! She's a beautiful ballerina!

[@nun1p13]

OK FRICK!!!! She seemed a little nervous sure- but we all know this was light work for mel!! SO SO PROUD OF YOU MS MCINTYRE!!

[@Cove_Blue]

Beautiful performance!