Michaela De Prince and Aaron Smyth Don Q Pas De Deux

[@figginsdalip]

I’m here to say that Michaela Mabinty DePrince was one of the best Ballerinas of our generation and we are all feeling the weight of this massive loss. We love you Mabinty and we are so blessed to have witnessed both your artistry and your humanity. Thank you God for her time here amongst us!

[@Lemarchelesa]

Agree. So sad at the loss

[@discountviolinist491]

rest in power, michaela, you legend ❤

[@aaronjsmyth]

@@discountviolinist491 we will miss her !!

[@BintasAngels]

❤

[@Jj-fr6rj]

Gymnastics, tennis, ice skating, ballet. I'm glad I lived to see these barriers come down. I'm almost 70. As someone who loved ballet, but knew/felt there was no place for me, I'm just glad I lived to see change. Now if there could just be love, good will and peace in our entire world.....I could go to my grave happy. Aaron & Michaela, wonderful performance! Good luck in your careers.

[@aaronjsmyth]

Jj thank you very much

[@carriehall4747]

My heart is broken! Thank you Mabinty for showing the world that no matter what someone says that you can be whatever you can be, if given a chance.

[@BmaGrl]

She was a MIRACLE of ballet, & her loss in incalculable!

[@HuxtableTV]

🌹

[@jasminesemujju3016]

She was such a gift to the world! my first inspiration I saw myself in. I’m so glad I got to meet her. Rest well Michaela 🌹🖤

[@MakeItWayne15]

Her turns, her points, her extensions. So perfect

[@charlesTBear]

Such a gifted and beautiful dancer taken from us too soon. We will miss you Michaela ❤❤❤

[@bennybuladze7866]

Rest in peace beautiful Michaela♥️🪽

[@eeniemyer]

Michaela is now 20 years old and dancing with the prestigious Dutch National Ballet where she is a coryphee (demisoloist). She will be dancing the principal role of (adult) Clara/Sugar Plum Fairy in the company's production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King on December 28 & December 31, 2015.

[@unfabulouslyfabulous]

Chubby Bunny I think she’s a soloist now!!!

[@Lalegendaire]

@@unfabulouslyfabulous yeah she's one rank below the main title of the company :)

[@robertmcnamara5407]

Tears as I watched. She was special and he was obviously a great partner, they looked stunning together. Such a sad loss.

[@birdylove24]

Rest in power and peace, dear child! ❤ You are loved and missed! 🙏🏻🪽

[@gpopov777]

Michaela and Aaron are like shining stars. Beautiful performance from both.

[@aaronjsmyth]

gpopov777 aww thank you!! Blessings to you!!

[@deborahherman9511]

Such an indomitable dancer and human being. I loved and delighted in her triumphs since seeing her in First Position and then catching glimpses of her in videos and photo challenges. Pure joy and stunning dancer with those extensions and control...a powerhouse. That someone like her after surviving so much heartbreak, trauma yet rising above it all is taken so suddenly and so young is still hard to wrap my brain around. Her life was a true gift to the world and though I sorely miss that smile, she's left a lasting legacy for generations to come. She was an angel and now she "dances with angels". Rest in peace and power sweet Michaela.

[@sashahera5679]

My friend and I were very lucky to register and be admitted to a masterclass given by Michaela DePrince in London a few years ago! Incredible dancer and class ⭐️🌈🙏🎶🥰😍

[@nellieken]

I wish they didn't put that red-light in the back ground. It makes it harder to see

[@silky0439]

There is no need for me to say anything. Everyone has said it for me. What a blessing she was for us.❤❤❤

[@kuroneko7022]

Her leaps are gorgeous!

[@s02229]

They are both fantastic. And have great chemistry tgt. I literally can't take my eyes off Aaron when he is doing the variation. Michaela captures the character of Kitri brilliantly. Lovely performance

[@PatriciaDeAnna]

Aaron & Michaela look beautiful!!!

[@esmekaffen4961]

She was perfection. RIP beautiful dancer❤❤❤

[@amyj.4992]

Their lines are so beautiful ❤️😍 and I love their precision 🤩❤️🔥💯 such elegant form 😍❤️🔥💯

[@amyj.4992]

I love their spot and holds

[@amyj.4992]

The orchestra is amazing 😍🤩

[@amyj.4992]

I'm so happy my mom exposed me to this culture as a child

[@Curly4a4life]

Her turns look like the little dolls inside the music box...wow.

[@greendesertgoddess]

Exactly what I thought!

[@jenniferquamina9313]

Micahela you are an inspirational dancer. You dance beautifully x

[@rimmawoodruff5502]

Cannot be better. She is a star!!!!!!!!!

[@giorgiovolli7499]

Michaela De Prince est une sublime danseuse.

[@niapawina]

Y'all......they are INSANE. PERIODTTTT

[@minissa2009]

Absolutely delightful. I remembered her from seeing "First Position" and am glad to see she's continued with Dutch National. Haven't seen Smyth before but holy cow! And I liked their energy together. Thx for posting!

[@aaronjsmyth]

minissa2009 aw thank you so much xxx

[@minissa2009]

How were you partnered up? Aren't you with Joffrey?

[@Alicia94K]

This pas de deux was PERFECT !

[@lapereirza]

Rest in peace Michaela, who inspired and still inspiring so many black girls to follow their dreams in this limited ballet world. I didn't knew her before her death once I'm new at ballet, but now I know her dancing and her history I wish I did😢❤❤ What a beautiful and graceful technic!

[@barrypaton9726]

Oh Wow. Technique but more than that.. soul and expression. Thank you. A great loss ma beaute. Xx

[@MrQbenDanny]

BRAVO!!BRAVISSIMO!!! VIVA AARON SMYTH!!! I am puzzled as to why I have never heard of you!!! You are a fantastic Danseur with the most beautiful en dedans pirouettes since Vladimir Vasiliev. There's fantastic display here of clean academia training reminiscent of the Ballet Nacional de CUBA and in which 90% of the pas de deux which is based on the Alonso version. I look forward to experiencing your spirit in other posts!!!! LOVED this Kitri and the insouciance she brings to it. She needs work on the "Spotting", but she's world class. BRAVO!!!

[@aaronjsmyth]

MrQbenDanny aww thank you so much you’re so kind :)

[@Swiddullee]

Bravo! Such a loss to the world. I'm glad you were able to dance and do what you loved. I'm so sorry that you have left this world. Bless you

[@user-pc9yb9vi5k]

They are fantastic together! Beautiful chemistry and synchronisation... hope they can dance together again! They both shine pure joy. Micheala's lines are just stunning and she is so effortless. She was born to dance.

[@Greta-c8v]

Her interpretation is different and magical may your spirit live on you will return

[@HotgirlD88]

The way she floats across the stage😍😍

[@rosalbahamer994]

When u watch a dancer n u disappear into her world she is truly a blessing.

[@Belrivers]

Wow. How beautiful can beautiful get. Michaela wonderful wonderful.

[@charlescissel7977]

Stunning and flawless, All of you critics, please put your video on KZbin and let us judge that! Otherwise, find compliments to post. Thanks.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

People have a right to their opinions and to express them. It's silly to say if we don't dance we can't critique someone's performance. People should only be concerned with their own critique, not telling others what their critique should be.

[@REE-er2wd]

Brenda Anne Du Faur I have to agree with you

[@jucasom]

Great dancers!! I loved them.

[@annapachaclarke2392]

These two are lovely and what a joy Michaela is to watch her unique warmth and energy! Beautiful.

[@HuxtableTV]

🌹🌹🌹

[@AnaIsabell]

I wished there were more videos of her online! There's so little! Give me more videos of this girl because she is amazing!!!

[@sankofa2.3]

Triple and quadruple pirouettes in the variation, just amazing...I'm sorry you are not among us mere mortals anymore, you left a brilliant mark Michaela. Rest In Peace beautiful princess.

[@luissala4007]

Amazing dancers. Aaron Smyth wonderful and Michaela De Prince, exquisite.

[@cecybolita6855]

¿Cada cuando nace una Michaela De Prince? todo perfecto 😍😍😍 espero en otra vida tener un poco de su talento

[@sonnye5831]

2020 and I'm still inspired by this dance.😍

[@mauriziopaggio6970]

She is amazing !!! Wow

[@nawal10]

amazing..this is something I dreamed of being but never could be..proud to be from Salone

[@marinacastro4576]

Stunnig!!! 💖💖 beeeautiful thecnic and artistic quality!

[@SandraPerkins-h7l]

So graceful and beautiful ❤

[@mariacustodio2433]

Well done !! you are so talented God bless you both .🌹😍

[@aaronjsmyth]

Aww thank you! Blessings to you xx

[@steemdup]

Bless her parents for rescuing her from that horrible, loveless place, and for supporting and encouraging her dream of becoming a ballerina. Certainly Ms DePrince will only improve with age. Hopefully she will develop the "soft arms" necessary for expressive dancing.

[@avesraggiana]

Her arms may not be as expressive as they could be but they’re not anything some topnotch coaching couldn’t fix. Even Paloma Herrera’s arthritic arms were improved after the coaches at ABT worked ceaselessly and tirelessly on her.

[@petricedobson7836]

steemdup well I think see was beautiful! So keep your disrespect within your compliment to yourself!

[@lorebay2593]

She has everything she needs, exemplified and beautiful. Her dance at age 14 was a tad better than this performance.

[@98BeeGirl]

Just beautiful dear Michaela! Love you and your persistence!

[@ShanPiton]

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL!

[@delorescrawford1959]

My heart is broken. When I first saw Michaela on "Dancing With The Stars" I purchased her book I wanted to know everything about this talented young lady. My dream was to become a professional dancer. Praying for her sister and the rest of the family. May Michaela and mom RIP😢😢😢

[@north1079]

the best ballet of the world. thank you

[@siobhanroberson5575]

Excellent!!!

[@valiantmar]

Two amazing dancers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great performance!!!!!!!!!!! Love!!!!!!!!

[@bastienc8844]

Both dancers are way too good. Great job👍

[@rdred8693]

I adore her and her dancing!

[@andicastro1203]

I saw Rudolph Nureyev in 1971 in this . What a memory

[@dorisk8s]

Simply divine! Aaron your partnering skills are fantastic and your dancing is to die for! Your fuettes are stunning! I can watch this over and over...any chance you will be making a return to the States any time soon?

[@albertorodrigues-nutricion1127]

flawless! Perfect! I am very happy to see this video ... Just so we know the art of dancers as technical and fill our eyes with tears, with their stories through dance! The Michaela is a warrior, wonderful, Diva. And Aaron is a prince congratulated for there to give us this gift ... Congratulations!

[@saracaputo5462]

almost cried! soooo beautiful

[@Greta-c8v]

This us exceptional ive seen it danced many times her interpretation😊 is magical😊😊

[@lenjon7478]

I love the skin color difference . It gives something special like in a fairy tale ... realy beautiful

[@lynnearlyriser]

Wow, he is excellent and strong. A pleasure to watch.

[@happyinlifemk62]

This is a stunning performance. I was awed and amazed by the virtuosity of their techniques the both of them. I saw Michaela DePrince in a documentary (not sure if it was First Position or not) but she was stunning and beautiful. What an accomplished dancer and her danseur is no slouch either - he is a fine dancer. I wish them both luck as they continue to grow and advance in this wonderful art.

[@charlitaschuster9009]

Thank you for a beautiful performance.

[@chezniki]

Beautiful! RIP Ms DePrince 💚

[@98BeeGirl]

She really makes it look so easy!

[@shanna1950-2812]

Wow, What a performance. pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@mercedesgonzalez4581]

Bellísima...ya descansó y dejó huella

[@Samwisesole]

they are BOTH so fierce

[@uzubo5656]

Mr. Aaron is amazing.😍😍😍He, himself, is a great dancer and moreover he always leads his ballerina to dance better.💖💖💖

[@chiarafattore8977]

That was astoundingly good!! So much energy and control at the same time

[@isis334909]

Great job guys!!! Saw michaela in a documentary about youth America .. Love to see people succeed ..

[@kraftyiam]

wonderful performance - Michaela, you are strong inside and out ... you're inspiring !

[@dancinggiraffe13]

I love Aaron!!!

[@voraciousreader3341]

Gorgeous dancing! This isn’t my favorite ballet piece so I don’t watch it often, but I wanted to see Michaela dance in this role. She did a beautiful job, and so did you, Mr. Smyth! Your jumps are fabulous!

[@Whatcyntwore]

Great job guys! Its great to see young people doing amazing things and spending their time perfecting what they are destine to do! Beautiful to the both of you guys!

[@nadjazerdick806]

soooo great. I love it!

[@joanhathaway-sheldon6801]

I was struck by the communication between these two. They make a wonderful team.

[@user-pc9yb9vi5k]

I know this is such an old comment but I just found this video and you are so right! The way Aaron is so attentive, it's like they're connected!

[@jackmighty2962]

You extraordinary beautiful dancing souls 🥹thank you 🙏♥️

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@mn4169]

lovely, just lovely RIP

[@cecew.1303]

This was simply... Exquisite 💕💕

[@royschmidt675]

Simply awe inspiring. Form, Control, in command of the music. Defies words Peace & Love 💕

[@tavisha]

Oh WOW!!!! I just stumbled upon this GORGEOUS, STUNNING, AMAZING Don Q variation. This was sublime to watch... Seriously I've seen this done many times (I *LOVE* ballet!!) I found this because I was trying to see if there was anything relatively recent of Micheala dancing...and I saw this video (which I know is old, but it was new to me) and I'm so glad I clicked to watch this magical, exquisitely danced variation!! BRAVA!!! BRAVA!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@MsVaughn75]

Bravo to both. It continues to be so exciting to watch your careers develop. Best wishes for this new season!!!

[@JeniSanMusic]

Wow! Amazing!

[@michelboudot2882]

Very individual performance..well done..her own style to it...

[@juliusmylove]

Bravvoooo I was touched watching you. Thank you 🍀🍀

[@laurenzerl5159]

une vraie princesse du ballet, quelle grâce infinie ; RIP

[@VashtiWalters]

I cried! It was so amazing!

[@Ben-my2wz]

Wowww Michaela u've come very far...loved you since I saw First Position. I also adore your parents, thay are super parents for me loved them both!

[@mauriziopaggio6970]

Perfection !!!

[@barabesho]

SHE IS AMAZING

[@Pteroissp]

This was incredible!

[@avesraggiana]

The Kitri variation is the most strongly danced I’ve EVER seen. Brava!