Michaela DePrince YAGP 2009

[@amaerichi]

Michaela, I am so sorry that your time in this world was so short. Thank you for sharing your grace and talent with us. Rest in peace ❤️

[@ebonynerd]

Her adoptive mother died 24 hours later too 😢

[@charmainetorre8271]

What happened?​@@ebonynerd

[@ebonynerd]

@charmainetorre8271 the cause of death has not been released yet

[@fredrika27]

@@ebonynerd She had an untreated and undiagnosed heart condition as rheumatic fever which was most probably gotten through a childhood illness she had while in her home country. I am so saddened!

[@fredrika27]

@bukunmio2338 It has been all over the news that she died of an undiagnosed heart condition. I asked my heart specialist what would weaken her heart, and he told me that many people get childhood illnesses that contribute to heart conditions. There are also bacterial infections that start in the mouth and can infect the heart. Michaela talked about how her sister and she would often get sick, and there was no medicine with a poor diet. What surprises me is that Michaela had changed ballet troops at least four times in the last 15 years. When she went to Dutch National, she should have been given a stress test and a sonogram of her heart, which is required when starting a new studio or even training at the sports academy. A clean bill of health has to be given before a dancer takes up residency. I'm just surprised the issue wasn't found during a routine exam. Therefore, I'm not trying to start rumors but rather trying to be logical. Many children in developing countries are not vaccinated. The result is that they developed heart conditions from preventable illnesses.

[@jessiesalazar8266]

And now she's dancing with angel wings! Rest in peace sweet soul.

[@soobinbear]

rest in peace, Michaela, you were such a strong and beautiful woman who changed the world ❤️

[@mikatravelchallenge77]

Rest in peace. 天国で愛する人たちとともに、ゆっくり休まれてください。素晴らしい踊りをありがとうございます。

[@cade5398]

I remember as a little kid memorizing this entire dance and attempting to copy it. Michaela I am so sorry you were taken from this world so young, your memory will live on. 🖤🕊️

[@Missteree87]

13 years old are you kidding me? She is absolutely incredible!

[@daffo595]

***** she's in pheonix ballet already

[@discontinuedpleasegoaway]

+Daph Duck Phoenix ballet is not really a ballet company. She is with ABT now. Phoenix Ballet is something Master Ballet Academy created.

[@a.anfaani2471]

No, Royal Dutch Ballet Soloist. She never danced with ABT. That's Misty Copeland you're referring to.

[@ye5224]

i believe she is talking about Gisele Bethea :)

[@Aneilily]

A. Anfaani she didn't technically dance at ABT but she did attend the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis school at ABT

[@eeniemyer]

Michaela, now 18, flies to Amsterdam on 7/24/2013 to begin her contract with the Dutch National Ballet.

[@BrendaLi1]

Wow, to those people who are overly critical- She's only 14 here and is already strong, has great facility, and tremendous potential. You need strength & reliability in a company. She's getting fantastic training at JKO and will learn artistry, something that matures with time and is also learned by being around those who exemplify it. Having danced in ABT myself, I think she'll make it far in the ballet world if she chooses that path. Kudos to you, Michaela!

[@AndreaAltgayer]

AMAZING! She has such natural grace!

[@ingridxavier4513]

You will always be remembered. May you rest in peace. 🤍

[@ericfluellen8957]

To whom it may concern Ms. DePrince is a soloist with the National Dutch Ballet and that's as of 2016

[@celinestvl]

Eric Fluellen I saw her at the days you could come and see what it's like etc. and she did a solo + she has played Coppelia and a willi (don't know the English name for the ghosts) in Giselle she has probably been in much more ballet peformances in the Royal Dutch Ballet, and she has been a part of the junior company, so we are lucky to have her..

[@qtminx1819]

Watching this as I am reading her book Michaela DePrince Taking Flight. Here she had just recovered from an injured ankle 2 weeks ago and was doing this difficult dance La Esmeralda because of the staccato beat and using the tambourine. She is so relatable and fluid here. I can see why she was awarded the Youth Grand Prix the top award for her age division here at the 2009 Philadelphia YAGP. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I can see why she has become such a phenomenonal ballerina with the Dutch National Ballet.

[@elyseenger2646]

Especially when we see in the original novel, Esmeralda was swapped out of her mother’s arm for a deformed Romani baby, Quasimodo. Living with the Romani, it was historically known that the caravans would exploit their women and children, and Esmeralda was no exception. Even so, Esmeralda’s love of freedom and her fire echoes so much in Michaela’s own life.

[@magalilunamassaro775]

13 years old?? Simply amazing!!

[@linccoon]

i freaking love Micheala DePrince

[@memibrowne1945]

May the love of Christ be with you, Sleep on beautiful Ballerina!

[@Elliestandsforpeace]

She was only 13 here and already this good, RIP sweet Michaela

[@trappedinside1]

Beautiful and amazing control! One of the most gorgeous tutus I've seen for this variation as well!

[@npats550]

Her lines, extensions and timing were stunning!

[@dedageraad]

Bravissimo😍😍 Her opening movements were stunning ❤️

[@yfzhou8074]

Her extensions! Her fluidity! She'd trick you into thinking that this is easy...

[@annaarendelle6376]

She so beauty😍 And she has a great techniq with her dance♥️

[@evetx]

R.I.P Michaela, i'm so sad. Sem acreditar que isso aconteceu. 🖤🖤

[@Beam261]

I saw a video of her performing some time ago and she has improved a lot technically and grown into a stunning artist :)

[@cathyrowe9216]

Amazing young dancer. I'm so proud of her and what she has accomplished in her short life

[@greendesertgoddess]

Absolutely marvelous!

[@eeniemyer]

Because the music is stacatto, most dancers tend to dance La Esmeralda stacatto - you don't - yours is smooth - Great job!!!

[@clairek1131]

She brings her African colors into this stunning variation with such dramatic beauty.. Brava!

[@kumiko_ren6140]

13 years old?!? WOW that's amazing and she has really nice extensions too 😌💕 keep it up💜

[@leilaharris6760]

She's just so inspiring and beautiful! I absolutely love her, and what sheer talent for 13 years of age!!! Incredible!

[@Tyler4Love.]

Choreography is everything to a dancer : she clearly is very talented and looks so young 🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@federicaconsiglio5328]

She survived a civil war and fought against all prejudices in the ballet world becoming a professional dancer. I am white, privileged and in a peaceful country. When I was 13 the best thing I could do was getting good grades at school.

[@user-kp5he9fh8n]

@Tara N shes from Africa and survived a war before getting adopted in america. the professional ballet world is harsh.

[@jadaedwards8049]

Tara N but she’s doing better than most of the struggling white dancers out there so shh please

[@talileonard2553]

Tara N you should read her book “Hope in a ballet shoe”

[@ArchangelArchetypeOracle]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏾

[@I.lovemy_pets]

RIP 😭🙏♥️♥️🕊️🕊️

[@teamedjames]

I remember learning this in my variations class. This is absolutely amazing. This is a lot harder than she makes it look!!

[@laurad324]

Rip beautiful human and dancer

[@LaViquitoria]

I've been watch a lot of ballet videos, here on KZbin, and Michaela DePrince is clearly the most graceful dancer that I've seen. None other comes close, And according to Brenda Li, Michaela is only about 15 years of age! Go, Michaela, Go!

[@aleencross]

What could the people who gave it thumbs down possibly find wrong with her performance at 13? Smh.

[@cintiatchorbadjian592]

Jealousy, I guess

[@magdahearne497]

Brava! A pleasure to watch 💖 She always wears such pretty tutu's 💖

[@chromebabi]

Rest in peace sweet angel 🤍

[@annafbuijs1992]

Wow! I read about this in her book and I also háve her book, but that I would look like this... it's incredible !!! While I was looking I felt a sort of butterflies in my stomach... I wish I could dance ( like her ) !

[@mythmyth6]

wow this is awesome! not only do you have amazing technique for a 13 year old but that's some of the best artistry i've seen in a competition :D

[@shirleyhare6177]

Best I’ve seen xxxxx Australia 🇦🇺. Xxx

[@somethingmrraculous]

Woaah killer balance on that last battement there! Awesome! =D

[@autumnstoptwo]

age 13?!?!? wow, brilliant. such a shame she is no longer with us but her energy and her memory lives on ❤😢

[@lilswtangqtgrl]

That was absolutely stunning.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

What an amazing Esmeralda!

[@woodsofwindsor5116]

Beautiful! Congratulations on your success! -California:)

[@dmswan3172]

So poised and professional at 13, and gorgeous costume!🩰

[@eeniemyer]

Her mom made it for her. She is one of eleven children, and it was too expensive for her mom to buy one for her.

[@annika_abitbol]

Read the book huh?

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

and it’s soo pretty!! 😍

[@calliejet4499]

She has insane balance. My favorite dancer

[@cksantiago]

She's amazing ! Awesome turns and balances and extensions. Keep it up :D

[@Eva-Mina]

Perfection!

[@lilronnyg5724]

michaela is amazing she shows strength yet grace!!! But I notice that when she did her double pirouette she dropped her heel aothe rthan that she is wonderful ballerina.

[@eunicesampa5407]

So inspiring Michaela!!

[@balletkido]

FANTASTIC....PERFECT!!!!!! ahhh this is incredible michaela

[@pddprincess]

MICHAELA U ARE AMAZING AND I MISS UUUUUUUUUUUUUU this vid IS amazing!!!

[@MomTheEbayer101]

Who’s watching after reading her book? She won the Youth Grand Prix award for this performance!!!! Good Job Michaela!

[@NathanielBagley]

She's very good, I love this interpretation. She has a lot of control.

[@troyandcharlene93]

How do you not like this!

[@Beam261]

Even with the small mistakes she is captivating. She doesn't rush and listens to the music...there's something so mature about her!

[@idebobzz]

you are amazinggg!!!!! INSANE extensions and balance. you have such a beautiful arabesqueee!!!

[@Abenajanet]

Im not usually into ballet but i always say they are great performers because the things they do wow.. this girl right her just proved me right.. shes amazing and to me this is absolutely flawless and shes beautifully talented...

[@sannettevandermescht331]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW I LOVE MICHAELA DE PRINCE WHEN I GROW UP I WANNA DANCE JUST HER ,,SHE IS VERY STRONG ,STUNNING ,I FELL INLOVE WITH HER FIRST TIME IV WATCHED HER DANCING

[@OlegScherbina]

I liked ur turns so don't worry bout them but I saw u featured in first position ur stunning!!

[@Beam261]

Her technique is so neat! I especially love the way she doesn't rush her dancing, for example at 0.22... it look gorgeous and controlled :)

[@beingfree13]

Her leaps are incredible

[@KarolParolo]

OMGG she's amazing! perfect! look this lines. omg adorable.

[@ififellinlove77]

for a 13 year old? Fantastic. You will definitely go far.

[@Okeezy-v7g]

Rest in peace

[@pianogirl247]

the tutu is gorgeous!

[@29psalm]

@elainedeprince1 congrats to her! she is a beautiful dancer and will go far! all the best to her.

[@lizb853]

Michaela sure has marvelous elevation. Her jumps and grand jetès are out of this world, and I LOVE her use of the tambourine. That's one classy dancer to say the least of it. You GO girl.

[@chrlsway]

yeesss she's ovahhh!! i live for her!!!!

[@GLAMbalerina12]

this is a hard variation and you did amazing!!!

[@jewelniles4041]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT BEAUTIFUL!

[@TheDCGypsy]

Inspiration… Hope…Dreams… Grow…Become!

[@nataliefay97]

i love her athletic body type! so inspiring. she truly is amazing. not all ballerinas need to look like toothpicks with legs as long as the tallest trees in the world ok

[@birdeex3]

that's a really well done variation!

[@icarrus4u]

Another TALENT! Wow!

[@marymenatti9175]

She’s fantastic

[@melissaseeley4244]

Beautiful

[@kmaelan112]

my absolute favorite. such maturity

[@jeanemail7]

She is amazing for her age. I wonder why people criticize so much on here. Say nothing if you have nothing good to say or don't look.

[@fahren299]

I had a smile on my face the entire performance 😀

[@broadwaynballet]

OMG THAT WAS SO GOOD

[@broadway6102]

this is amazing!

[@ThisIsTerise]

Great job I wanna do point shoes love Terise

[@rockdancer98]

great job micheala ur extention is wonderful just u slightly sickled but everything else is great!!!!!!

[@elos5408]

Bravo!

[@Lemarchelesa]

What a beautiful dancer

[@yuh5040]

omg I'm reading her book rn

[@balletkido]

Michaela---you go girl!!!! You are amazing =)

[@kissy0k8]

So pretty -- The young lady, the dance, the dress. Ooo!

[@laurenzerl5159]

Superbe !

[@SPIRITDANZER916]

Unforgettable!

[@milissa18]

Can't wait to see the movie May 4th!!!!

[@MungoLouis]

Rip Michaela and mum.

[@MarioFreak1233]

love the tutu

[@HeeyCoiso]

very beautiful !

[@renatamitchell9535]

Dancing QUEEN 👑

[@eunicelikberodriguez52]

Descansa en paz bella bailarina ❤🌹💐🌺💖🌷☁️🕊️🩰🥲🥺

[@elizabethmenegon8057]

Buffa, like a big Christmas tree angel 🤣🤣 happy she changed costume. Amazing dancer.. 🤩