Romeo and Juliet - Dance of the Knights (The Royal Ballet)

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[@christellepirastru7320]

😊

[@Sanderson5CLC]

@RoyalBalletAndOpera I so enjoyed as I appreciate Sergei Prokofiev's works. Thank you so much❤🎼❤

[@bnbrownies4903]

Russian music, French choreography, History about Italians written by an Englishman and costumes made in Portugal, a perfect example to illustrate European civilization from west to east.

[@jesseleeward2359]

Disney did a lot of German fairytales

[@farerolobos9382]

@@DianaMoon11428 Prokofiev was from Donetsk, the most Russian city in present day Ukraine. Of course, in those days it was in the USSR. Today's war started in Donetsk and Lugansk. They wanted autonomy to be able to speak Russian and veto any attempts to join NATO (not independence), and Kiev didn't accept it. It launched the so called Anti-Terrorist Operation and 14,000 lost their lives, most of them civilians. Then Putin intervened and now Ukraine will be split between Russia and Poland. The remaining part will be smaller than Luxembourg. Geography is destiny and Real Politik triumphs. The end.

[@DianaMoon11428]

@@farerolobos9382 No, in those days it was the Russian Empire. He was born in 1891 during the reign of Alexander II (if memory serves).

[@NPin-uc1le]

@@farerolobos9382 очень близко к реальности. Очень.👏

[@Mira-q8s]

@@farerolobos9382 From May 2014 to 2021, 300 babies and 15,000 thousand civilians were killed in Donetsk and Lugansk from the bombing of Ukrainian planes, grads and aircraft. There is a memorial of Angels in Donetsk, where these children are buried. Russian Russian language, Russian schools were banned in Ukraine itself, and Russian books were destroyed. And the Russians were offered to go to Russia. The West looked at it indifferently.

[@ClairenotClary]

This is like the most menacing line dance ever.

[@mariacarvalho7260]

Why??

[@eliza-janecassey8594]

😂

[@strawberrymilk2007]

Go go go

[@2amthings175]

I imagined like them doing cotton eye joe to this and now im dying😂😂

[@nenita541708]

LMAO

[@ELITEWAFFLES9]

A play written by a English guy, about Italians, set with the music from a Russian guy. Tight.

[@shakespearegames5378]

The synergy of theatre.

[@rozniyusof2859]

You mean "tights" of course. 😁

[@andrewhughes7092]

Men in tights!

[@seasonsgreasons69yearsago48]

*europe intensifies*

[@oliverdelica2289]

@@andrewhughes7092 we're men in tights! We roam around the forest looking for fights

[@heyryanisonx3141]

A relatively simple dance, but elevated to the next level through costumes, scenery, and acting. It really shows you how important yet often overlooked these elements are to creating a memorable ballet.

[@WilfredIvanhoe]

The quality of the production is extremely important. Too often I hear people defending unforgivably shitty productions by saying "but it's the music that matters, isn't it?" Sadly no, when it comes to ballet and opera. They are supposed to be visually as impressive as they are musically. If the production is utter garbage, you can just as well listen to a record. At least you don't lose a part of your soul.

[@mariaborsellino3206]

@@WilfredIvanhoe I do agree with you. Some minimalist modern theatre can work on an intellectual level but when opera and ballet appeal to the visual sense as well as to the aural, the effect can be almost overwhelming in pleasure

[@WilfredIvanhoe]

@@mariaborsellino3206 ...or the opposite of pleasure, if it's a bad production. It's sad that so many people are afraid to think critically, and rather play along than point out that the emperor has no clothes.

[@nightowl3619]

Elevated through beautiful music of Sergei Prokofiev..

[@sitting_nut]

you forgot music. its the most important thing, next dancing, next rest

[@ErmakBrovar]

This is not a dance. This is the demonstration of how good the tailors are.

[@Mousy677]

"LOOK AT OUR COSTUMES." [walking threateningly towards the audience] "YOU'RE NOT LOOKING HARD ENOUGH."

[@vino140]

It's utter nonsense.

[@baileyc9752]

agree; exellent craftsmanship demonstrated and practised in this on stage scenario

[@Robert-yc2tl]

true ... the dance is bad .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2O8mX1qj7ugeck

[@shakespearegames5378]

Looks like a dance to me.

[@ingridsommer2232]

No wonder Juliet was such a dramatic diva, this is what she grew up with!😎

[@kot3291]

actually Juliet didn't make it to grow up let alone being a diva

[@itsjustnia336]

@@kot3291 bruh moment

[@tesscrelli783]

Ironically, she was less of a diva than Romeo, that guy could wax poetic about anything if he felt like it.

[@Pollicina_db]

This isn't her family??

[@sitting_nut]

its romeo who is a "dramatic diva" as a character, not juliet, who is pretty down to earth character compared to romeo. .

[@robertwilliamson7765]

This is an absolute gem. The haughty demeanor of the knights is terrific. One of Prokoviefs best compositions.

[@mimuiao]

My favourite... and this my favourite video of this ballet, I never get tired of watching it. It is just perfect in every respect.

[@cruximperator]

They aren’t knight’s. They’re the Capulets I think.

[@НевсемСвой]

what a nice comment, i like it

[@ОльгаДараган]

Прокоф'єв- радянський композитор, який народився в Україні

[@SuperArkleo]

​​​Булгаков також радяньский письменник, який народився на Украiнi . Також i композитор Глiер. Але що з того, якщо музикою на Украiнi було : " Ой дуб, дуб , дубе, дiвчинонька моя люба"?

[@strangenoise-mt2zf]

Очень люблю музыку Прокофьева.❤🇷🇺

[@pinkwings8036]

The dancing is lovely and all, but I just want to snag Lady Capulet's fashion, her dress is utterly FABULOUS.

[@jja1483]

Pink Wings when u said snag lady capulet I envisioned trump's hand👋😒😅

[@anthonyc4138]

@@jja1483 what?

[@AP-dd3xp]

jj a you’re not only sick but also demented.

[@aintaxus7566]

I’m sad you didn’t mention the wonderful music produced by all of those musicians-

[@signeulbonaesignalbonae9699]

ALSO LORD CAPULET IT'S SO POWERFUL

[@that_one_guy1002]

I just realized, the men move to the deep sounds of the trombones and tubas whilst the women move to the sweet loud sounds of the violins

[@nufogirlful]

not much u know)

[@marichristian1072]

I've never admired the sound of trombones more than in this score.

[@nathanmcdonald3232]

I didn’t realize this until I saw your comment and when you see it like this it adds a lot of depth

[@summerinspringville-hill]

In the beginning, the men move to both

[@dooglassdorenal7875]

*violins and clarinet, don't forget us ;(

[@Amclaren2009]

I'm hearing the music and there is this tiny part of my brain that keeps hearing the imperial march from Star Wars

[@ethereal_wavez]

😂 Hmm... Maybe John Williams got inspired by this peice of music to create the Imperial March. 🤷‍♀️

[@halwaffles]

Fittingly enough there were some trombones once that did a prank where in the middle of the Dance of the Knights they began to play the Imperial March

[@isaacmammel9186]

@@halwaffles that's the video I came here from lol

[@ananke9642]

And Liszt, Schubert, Dvorak, Holst, Wagner... all in William's music.

[@elgostine]

@@ananke9642 yeah especially holst's mars

[@amarevicina]

This gives off such an intimidating yet graceful vibe to it.

[@musicloverlondon6070]

I think the idea behind this music and choreography is to exemplify the pride and somewhat aggressive attitude of the Capulets. It works really well in this production and if you ever get the chance to see it live I would definitely recommend it!

[@tamimyacqub4669]

It's a amazing how steps so simple can look this graceful with that synchronization

[@edithbrunato8116]

Que tecnicismo!!!! Un deleite total pata los ojos y los oidos.!! Gracias

[@annakiryakova9737]

The music of Sergei Prokofiev is powerful. Great Russian soul at work.

[@richardcleveland8549]

I've been a fan of his music (AND that of Shostakovich) for almost 60 years - and THIS is a masterpiece.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I find it hard to believe he went from Peter & The Wolf to this

[@hhsrrrr]

This piece is one of Prokofiev's masterpieces. The music creeps me out, but I love it!

[@brucekuehn4031]

Great trombones!

[@МарияМашуля-д5ы]

Великая музыка !

[@esidarasun8151]

Catch Matthew Bourne's version of the Romeo and Juliet ballet if you can. He uses the music in a very striking way

[@Zelomeisterdude]

This is how I walk the aisles whilst doing my grocery shopping.

[@Aubury]

Zelomeister your case comes up next week

[@scorchedcandy]

This comment made me laugh so hard! 😂 I totally picture this.

[@ritamargherita]

You won the comment section. 😂

[@resolute1905]

Zelomeister highly underrated comment. Props

[@lisaclark9536]

Such a good one...and , Yeah...Me too....

What I really love about the Royal Ballet is how they don't just send the older dancers away and instead they become teachers of the younger dancers. That way even if they're no longer on stage, their vast knowledge after years of actual dancing doesn't go to waste.

[@dg5580]

OMG... the entire stage is like a painting come to life. I could live in the music.

[@ТатьянаМамедова-э5б]

Как точно переданы в музыке и хореографии гордость, надменность, самолюбование и спесь, какие декорации и костюмы! Какая кинематографическая игра артистов балета! Просто превосходно!👏👏👏

[@val8481]

А по мне так чувствуется какя то тяжелая поступь империи. Чисто ассоциативно.

[@regand7830]

This never gets old. LOVE Prokofiev!!!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

BJMorgonWoolley Hall 1966 x

[@bici897]

Never seen male dancers so beautiful, noble, expressive and elegant.

[@richardcleveland8549]

Prokofiev was a genius; this music is at once elegant and ominous, absolutely perfect for the scene.

[@FlyBoyBigBlue]

Jesus, the woman in red completely understood the assignment here. She’s like watching a painting, her face is acting along with the dance style. Amazing job.

[@doandroidzdream]

ikr, I wonder what her name is

[@gregorymiller2977]

Agree!

[@simonl4523]

My god but this is fantastic. As I watched I felt so profoundly grateful to each dancer on stage, who have all dedicated 1000s of hours of their lives to dance in order for me to enjoy such grace and talent that is there in every step.

[@Марта-й7е]

Танцьорите са посветили години от живота, както душата си на балета.

[@Valentina.Montano]

Only 1000 hours?

[@beau-urns]

@1:25 Watch how subtle, yet PERFECT the timing is. Watch their feet step down harder with the deep horn. Absolutely spot on

[@AOSMAKAKMS]

The bass trombone?

[@trinity-210]

“Deep horn” 🤣.

[@mimuiao]

I have watched this countless times, because it is just perfect. The music, the costumes, the movements, the expressions on their faces... everything is just perfect. And I do not normally even like classical ballet.

[@СовсемнеБрежнева]

Замечательная и выразительная музыка нашего композитора, не спутаешь ни с чем, замечательно передаёт характер и отдаёт должное действующим лицам. Мощная и .уверенная и очень обаятельная-это одна из лучших мелодий человечества

[@MultiSUPERLATIVO]

William Shakespeare's genius, being beautifully translated by Prokofiev. All of the drama and all of the despair of both Romeo and Juliet turned into music.

[@briseboy]

Geniality means likeableness, friendliness. You seek the word genius. When the French use the word genial, they mean outstandingly pleasurable - like geniality, NOT like genius. Shakespeare's plays often taught multiple lessons, while being careful never to insult the nobility of his own country., as they, too, were often narcissistic and easily insulted.

[@MultiSUPERLATIVO]

@@briseboy Thank you. I will correct it.

[@ЕленаЛукина-м9и]

Какая красота. Представляю какой энергией заряжаешься наблюдая это воочию. Великолепно, катарсис.

[@zannanguyen2465]

Friend: What song is your theme song for when you’re mad or angry? Mine is Bicycle race from Queen Me:

[@leiasing76]

This is so specific but I love it

[@StrawB0ss]

Their swag is off the charts.

[@iliagluhchev2821]

ITS OVER NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND!!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

What utter elegance is portrayed by the dancers , such genius body moves and in unison x

[@KSfan4ever]

I love this performance of "Dance of the Knights" better than any other I've seen on YT. The simple yet powerful choreography is just riveting and commanding. Fabulous!!

[@СерикДусенбаев]

Only the Russian genius Prokofiev was able to create such a March but how magnificent is the Royal ballet!

[@irinaklimkova7343]

Вообще-то это Танец рыцарей из Пер Гюнта. Соответственно композитор - Эдвард Григ

[@СерикДусенбаев]

@@irinaklimkova7343 не буду с вами спорить ибо земля плоская и покоится на трех китах

[@irinaklimkova7343]

@@СерикДусенбаев Тогда Интернет врёт- ipleer.com/song/109084216/Edvard_Grig_Per_Gyunt_-_Tanec_Rycarej/

[@valerijamezhybovska2836]

@@irinaklimkova7343 таки врет ваш интернет

[@irinaklimkova7343]

@@valerijamezhybovska2836 Да знаю уже

[@lorencapps8510]

They are all so beautiful I can't get enough of watching these Dancers...the males are so handsome. The females are so beautiful. The music.....absolutely breath taking.

[@pamponpan3376]

I​ first​ listen to​ this​ song​ back​ in​ my​ kindergarden, I​ found​ this​ song​ is​ beautiful​ and​ menacing at​ the​ same​ time.​ I​ always​ feels that​ way.

[@solfowler3489]

I saw this live!!!

[@marionbayley1351]

That must have been wonderful

[@OniMane3]

Nice

[@catherinemaresca6292]

The best knights dance ever seen

[@freedompeace1000]

I'm gelous😔

[@marktan8074]

What a privilege!

[@Jakubescu]

awesome music by Sergej Prokofiev

[@margaritabustamante7920]

Qué belleza, los balilarines,magistrales y la expresión de una dama asiática,sublime, divino,esa etapa Renacentista,muy bien lograda, viví esos momentos. GRACIAS

[@carolinekreide8881]

This is a simply great fusion of wonderful music, choreography, and costumes. The choreography captures the spirit of the music perfectly. Compare the Nureyev version with the awkward knee raises to that one. This one just has done it right.

[@francescaferrari5683]

Standing ovation!!!!!

[@padfoothyde7884]

Easily the most frightening line dance I have ever seen!

[@renee1390]

0:54 that power step that they both take is so entrancing and perfect

[@OneClassicalLass]

This will now be how I emit my dominance.... STOMP.

[@Donata85]

Tout est merveilleux,la musique,les costumes et la mise en scène.

[@thankyou10009]

There is no touch, no hug. It is more of a gesture than a dance. Dignified and elegant but totally contrasts to young love.

[@xxst4rgirlpao]

Ballet is one of the most beautiful types of dance EVER

[@lenaefimova9349]

Великолепная музыка,отлично поставлен танец.Костюмы прекрасные.Хотелось бы увидеть эту постановку полностью.

[@PANDORASBOXRELEASE]

Simple. Deliberate. And grandiose. A perfect choreography for this piece and characterization of the Noble house who only have each other's noses to flaunt their wealth.

[@officialsoledad8298]

male ballet dancers are just the most gorgeous men on earth

[@oughtonoughton2634]

i love their egg boxes x

[@tatianaes3354]

*Prokofiev was an epic genius.* The theme is so rich and unusual, Russian. The way it is unusual reminds me of Mussorgsky and Stravinsky.

[@paulcooper8818]

All of it is astoundingly good, but I could give just the costumes a standing ovation.

[@Zebula1918]

I am transported by the beauty of the work of the costumes, the choreography and the orchestra are of an unforgettable perfection. what a pleasure to see that there are still professionals

[@ehold6877]

This song conveys SOO MUCH POWER!!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

What utter elegance is portrayed by the elegant dancers , such genius body moves and in unison xx

[@Freiheit_Faring]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen, Dance of the Knights!

[@AngelVazquez-xh1dh]

They're all so gorgeous! I loved every single second, they're so refined and rough at the same time

[@mayakaprova6501]

Шедевр Прокофьева 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@margotwood2537]

Love this version. So powerful in its simplicity and all about the music

[@SpudiAndSpleenX]

Me and my bois entering to a club (1487, coloured)

[@SStupendous]

You're both wrong smh, this is 1597, liro's off by 110 years and Eldia by 20 years.

[@gazaphinex7877]

@@SStupendous ratio

[@BrOkEnboilergaming]

Mf prob got em outdated clothes, GET OUTTA HERE 15TH CENTURY NERD!!! GRRRRR​@@SStupendous

[@mekonnen_melon]

​@@gazaphinex7877 lmfao that failed ratio

[@Rodyasha]

Почти посхалко

[@kluimandorinetz9505]

Sergey Prokofiev forever!!

[@anzhelgasparyan3396]

this is how I used to walk to class late with my coffee

[@SkoobySkeptic]

I was introduced to this piece by my school music teacher at the age of 13 some 40+ years ago. I may well have been the only leather jacketed Iron Maiden fan with Prokofiev in his albulm collection.

[@alexklenin3689]

Какие богатые костюмы!..👍Шикарная цветовая гамма и безупречное исполнение.👏

[@michelefritze3988]

Its not only the visual that makes this dance. Its the incredible music with it's crescendo.

[@yolandacroes5491]

Magnificent piece of music, one of my favorites. And the costumes are outstanding.

[@clairecox1097]

Masterpiece of Music, Dancing and Clothing

[@mamtasahu286]

I love how the ladies enter and the music style changes

[@paora7122]

I love this scene (even have a ROH DVD with a slightly different cast) because of the music mainly. Have seen many versions with this choreography and this is the best for me - the ladies movements have become more graceful over the years. The costumes have also got better and better. Beautiful.

[@СергейКолосов-е2й]

Lawrowskiy, Film, Ютуб 💥🎉👍

[@oughtonoughton2634]

PAORA i like your comment , This dance is so elegant and graceful , it belongs in the highest ranks of dance x i would like to dedicate this to all the people of the Ukraine xx 23/4/2022 lol Jane 📘📙

[@sophialewis5474]

An Ode to sublime JOY. Ah when this grotesque world wants to be beautiful and show off God given genius!!!❤

[@emtims1670]

There's just something about the simplicity of this version that I like more than others. I think it's the feeling it invokes. The look the gentleman in the middle has on his face is just perfect.

[@vince1987]

These costumes are fantastic!

[@tesscrelli783]

I didn't even know this was a ballet! I predicted the music to be something else entirely; imagine my surprise when I heard Prokofiev! :)

[@randomcommenter6734]

@Steven Moore sounds like something more sinister

[@natalijaqwerty1634]

@@randomcommenter6734 ..

[@2charliep]

This has to be the best ballet score ever, love it!!!

[@alegendamongmen]

You are wrong as usual.

[@dslai2938]

@@alegendamongmenYou should talk to him, not yourself.

[@apoorvam5385]

i would’ve have burst into tears within seconds if i was able to see this whole performance

[@lovelandfrog5692]

Lord and Lady Capulet are both gorgeous, holy crap

[@dawnross2514]

What a treat for this Midsummer's eve! Sumptuous costumes, rousing music, beautiful ladies and handsome knights dancing - fabulous 😀💕💕💕

[@SukhSingh-df1zu]

One of the great ballet scenes and music...bravo!

[@Иван-д7г2щ]

Завораживает , погружает в какую-то другую реальность - невероятно красиво !

[@TheLilijorge]

Majestic and very Medici like. It fascinates me to watch. I travel back in time. Bravo!

[@saraalemadi4749]

One of the best music ever!

[@vykent1]

The balerin from left side(dressed in red) is so expressive! 🤘💙 The music and the costumes...are just magnificent. 💐💐💐

[@Иван-д7г2щ]

Такие простые движения , но как торжественно и красиво ! Завораживающее зрелище !

[@ЕленаИсаева-н4ш]

Да, русская музыка прекрасна! ❤

[@karennoble1168]

Exquisite, music, choreography, costumes, staging.

[@user-lz6zy8ey1h]

The Zoldyck theme sounds similiar to the beginning.

[@puddinghead6805]

i was looking for a hxh comment HAHA

[@kimlovesmangoes]

It was inspired by this

[@jackson5802]

Yeah, everytime I heard it in the show I got frustrated because I knew that it was the beginning to a song that I vaguely remembered and it sounded unfinished in my brain and just grrrrrr

[@bebe0466]

YES OMG HAHAHA

[@keyaunna.]

0:06 ZOOOOOOOOLLLLDYYYYCCKKKK

[@jia9420]

I'm frothing over how amazing the costumes look, so high quality, beautiful and detailed

[@latarnickboston]

Demonically perfect!! Thrills to the spine.

[@wobblyorbee279]

0:25 that freezing pose is so GOOD wow

[@ОгненныйТопаз2]

Божественная музыка Прокофьева! Русская музыка!

[@sidereal4340]

The costumes good god, I’m so in love

[@doyleperkins4916]

This ballet is so thoroughly Russian in its tone, tenor and atmosphere, that it brings tears to my Slavic soul.

[@dvchel]

Your name doesn't sound very Slavic though. XD

[@gretelbutler9084]

The choreographer was English

[@jounisuninen]

@@gretelbutler9084 And the story is Italian.

[@thelastmedici4764]

Super performance 👌👌👌👌👌👌the best that I ever seen. Faithful to renaissance style 👌👌👌👌

[@thaliabk]

I love the music, so strong and fluid.

[@sophieashton4559]

You all dance so well!

[@maryhairy1]

Beautifully portrayed! One of favourite pieces of music!

[@guillemior1120]

Qué maravilla Prokofiév y su Romeo y Julieta ...y la Danza de los Caballeros!

[@monroepelin]

The men were the highlight of this performance!

[@glory3089]

C'est un moment de pur extase 😮😢

[@georgealderson4424]

It is fascinating how dancing like thus can be made to look threatening

[@marie-annesene3971]

je suis une néophyte, mais je trouve vraiment cette version de danse la plus belle parmi les autres que j'ai vu sur You Tube merci à la troupe

[@DonnaGisellaTranchel]

Magnificent Music!!!💙💙💙💙💙 January 2024!

[@tinapeters5725]

One of the most beautiful dances, tailored especially for Men💐 Precision