Carlos Acosta rehearses Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)

[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

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[@adaatalan1009]

Carlos Acosta is like that really cool teacher at high school that every student loves and that the older teachers get jealous of because they'll never be as funny. He looks so much fun to work with. Loved the choreography too!

[@hopewheeler7416]

Ada Atalan l.

[@hopewheeler7416]

Ada Atalan yy

[@FISTRIG]

CARLOS ACOSTA is ballet royalty. I pray all the best for him now that he has "retired"

[@susannevollmer2347]

For him and his School! We do.

[@laurenstewart1795]

The difference between first run through, then second run through after the 'alone at last' talk is so noticeable. The lightness, love and fun in their performance - beautiful.

[@retnonindya]

I love how Carlos put humanity in classical ballet. "They are people. You're not relaxing in pose." He can make the dancers feel at ease and truly understand the emotion. Vadim and Akane are soooo graceful! Beautiful! Thank you ROH for uploading this video :)

[@carlenamoss8955]

That's the best!

[@karensantos5421]

Agreed! At their first run through I didn’t understand the story of the dance until Carlos stopped them and explained the meaning behind those movements. After that they danced with a purpose and you can see the emotions translating into body language. “We’re alone at last!” 😉

[@BalletomaneM]

Akane is such a dream...please post more of her, she is absolutely stunning!!!

[@AriRHen]

wow, he lifts her up like she weighs nothing at all. Amazing!

[@MsAerosensa]

Compared to a regularly sized woman, she probably does weigh nothing at all ;D But I understand it's quite a challenge nonetheless.

[@thangvuong9196]

Just thinking the same thing, she really looks like she's floating.

[@luzmariadiliberto1402]

They dance beautiful, and Mr. Acosta is very very good teacher and great classic dancer.

[@pinkwings8036]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Vadim is utterly adorable, and incredibly talented!

[@lynerjy]

Akane is BEAUTIFUL!! and Carlos is hilarious! Such great corrections

[@IabsolutelyloveRHCP]

When he kissed her the first time I thought that wasnt supposed to happen hahahah, beautiful performance

[@estherleaosilveira406]

so do I!!

[@johngraham3139]

Carlos Acosta certainly is an inspirational tutor to those, and other, young dancers. His production of "Don Quixote" is a breath of fresh air to classical ballet - I loved how he 'added humanity' to the staid image of ballet by introducing some live musicians to perform on the stage and involving his performers in some lively applause etc. I had the great good fortune to attend the Gala Premiere of "Don Quixote" and now look forward to the premiere of Carlos's production of "Carmen" for the Royal Ballet next season.

[@nicolejarel5953]

Vadim is such a breath of fresh air every time I see him, I really hope to see him live one day!

[@MsAerosensa]

This shows why Carlos is such a gift to the ballet world. He is an incredible dancer as well as a gifted choreographer with a distinct vision for ballet. (One tiny glitch though: Next time, please try to attach the microphone in way it doesn't interfere with his jewlery)

[@elijimenez7710]

I LOVE VADIM!

[@eurekamreum5458]

Vadim is such a dream!

[@Emmareads15]

That's why he's called Vadream!

[@fabiennefertiti3017]

Carlos Acosta is one of the many great ambassadors of the very prestigious Cuban Ballet School and Style, created by the greats Alicia Alonso, Alberto Alonso y Fernando Alonso.

[@milesawaysmiles]

beautiful! vadim's lifts are incredible

[@ntricker]

This is fascinating to watch as I saw them dance it live on stage a couple of weeks ago. They were absolutely wonderful. Vadim is an incredible dancer, and so is Akane. Love Carlos too!

[@jennygibbons1258]

The context Carlos adds to the storyline is priceless and adds emotional depth and humour to already beautiful movement. Thanks for your upload. So enjoyable 👍🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lauranathaliacortes4603]

I love Carlos, he's really expressive and energetic. Amazing video!

[@blueblue8650]

Love Carlos. We all Cubans are very proud of him !

[@viviangarcia2631]

Me too! I always think, wow, after all those years in England, he’s still so super Cubanaso! 😂 we love him.

[@pinkume]

Thank you for this lovely BTS! Really hope to hear Carlos walking through more parts in Don Quixote! All the verbal expression really brings out and explains the choreography so well!! And kudos to Vadim and Akane!!! Such wonderful dancing! If I wasn't living so far away from the UK I would be catching all of RB's productions!

[@nicolehourcade]

I just saw in Paris the movie of the life of Carlos Acosta.It was wonderful and an amazing human being.I love Cuba and allthe Cuban artist.Great

[@chalentino]

an amazing pair!!!

[@mbmarjana]

Gente que escândalo Vadim e Akane❤️ amo!

[@rcarrollmassage]

I can't wait to show my son more of Carlos! So cool! That is the type of teacher my son really needs!!

[@KimCarmenWalsh]

Carlos Acosta is genius!! And love Vadim and Akane 🧡 Beautiful!!!

[@Emmareads15]

I love Carlos, show me someone who doesn't and you will find someone who hates life itself.

[@suhseal]

ROFL i love his direction so much. he's hilarious. but the choreo is lovely

[@rininrin]

This is the most romantic dance I’ve ever seen from this channel but also to be fair I’ve only watched the nut cracker pas de deux 500 time’s on repeat

[@susannagroppello751]

Then I suggest you should look for some of the very romantic Romeo and Juliet rehearsals, or maybe some very passionate Mayerling rehearsals, on this Channel. I guess you would enjoy!

[@dalianareyes9072]

what a joyful process for everyone involved.

[@KM-dh4st]

In case anyone was wondering, the music is actually from La Bayadere, Act 1, scene "Solor vows love to Nikiya". I didn't realize that until I listened to La Bayadere and thought, "this sounds familiar..." Anyways, fantastic performance! I loved the acting, and the commentary was spot-on XD

[@anateresavaldes5893]

A Carlos le sale el cubano aunque sea en un ballet clasico, felicidades al mejor del mundo...

[@susannevollmer2347]

Acosta bring life on stage - and love. He is realy a wonderful one!

[@zakkan]

ロンドンまであかねちゃんとムンタギロフさんのステージを見に行けないので、リハーサル動画嬉しいです！ ぜひ日本公演でもお二人のドンキホーテ見たいです！

[@naomiballetodette]

Thank you for uploading wonderful video! I'm very happy because I looked forward to watching a rehearsal by Akane and Vadim. What a romantic pas de duex! What a lovely couple! They are like "Romeo and Juliet"… I would like to watch this couple on the next tour in Japan,Please!!

[@rimwidrataj8188]

This PDD is not a part of original DQ :) Music is from another Minkus ballet - La Bayadere.

[@veramentegina]

Vadim forever!!

[@truella1305]

With Carlos Acosta, this is a show in itself.

[@lilianarovegno3876]

what a pianist!!!!!!

[@tomonkey68]

I just couldn’t stop smiling and feeling happy watching them perform. Wow moment.

[@Emmareads15]

Carlos is just utterly charming.

[@a.phillips6892]

The three of them together is incredible! Carlos direction, and two amazing dancers! Bravo!💓🤗

[@mjmm0115]

So good don’t remember how many times I’ve watched this

[@sopranosd]

Fantastic! Gorgeous dancing. She is lovely and charming with excellent technique. Vadim isn't just a beautiful dancer, he's an excellent partner. He makes it look effortless. Whose choreography is this?

[@s02229]

sopranosd the guy with the Spanish accent, Carlos Acosta, choreographed this. he is a famous dancer in his own rights

[@sopranosd]

I wondered about that. It's really fun choreography - more narrative. I have seen Acosta doing this very duet on youtube. He is an amazing dancer as well.

[@poojasinha9983]

the original choreography, aka the actual dance movements etc, is by Marius Petipa. depending on the choreographer of the performance the company stages, there can be small changes that they are accredited with, mostly to do with movement and their own touches (Acosta telling Akane to go into that pirouette from that soutenu for example) but the original choreography is always credited to the original choreographer, in this case, Marius Petipa :)

[@BalletomaneM]

Petipa didn't choreograph this PDD. This is music normally used in La Bayadere. Acosta brought it into his DQ and choreographed this.

[@majernigan]

Always amazing!!

[@carlodurando1785]

hehe alone at last :D

[@floryk1275]

i read your comment first b4 watching and thought to myself.. what a peculiar statement.. lol.. now i get it!! :)

[@carlodurando1785]

I love how he entertains the audience!

[@ChoiPipo]

7:49 XD PRECIOUS!

[@ichdenkesonstichbin]

I like Carlos! So funny and gave great directions

[@vicichachi7917]

Sublime!

[@clementinepeaches]

I adore how enthusiastic and supportive Carlos is. It definitely has to do with his latin blood! 😉

[@hayleyallen5737]

Carlos is so smooth good lord

[@kinamaco4258]

とっても素敵 リフト超上手い

[@icarrus4u]

Their all great!

[@annabaerg3776]

I cried at 9:26

[@cherry_s_9394]

Please upload more clip of akane takada in royal opera house, there's not much of her footage with the company...

[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

Watch this space!

[@cherry_s_9394]

Royal Opera House alright, thanks for replying :)

[@ahcaroles]

Yes, please! We need to see more of her!

[@888titania]

The music is from la Bayaderé Pas de deux from first act, right?

[@vaganovaballerina1]

888titania yes

[@y.takahashi4169]

プリンシバルに昇格したと聞きました。いつも応援しています‼️

[@k.b.9716]

Lively, naughty and expressive.

[@erod97]

💛💛

[@suhseal]

so much slapping!

[@catherineblair5648]

I loved the humour, and putting two beautiful young dancers, at ease with such a pleasant breath of fresh air back into classical ballet, with Carlos Acosta's teaching them his choreography, of Don Quixote. BUT, what has been concerning me now, Royal Ballet, is where is all the new talent, that should come from White Lodge, and then the kids that start such a gruelling,task as to take up ballet from 11 to 16 years old, and then go onto the upper school, if they're good enough, going to? This is a ballet company for British and English dancers too, as "madame" and Sir Fred designed it to be! Yes, I'm watching brilliant dancers from all over the World, but as far as I can see, few from this country. I'm worried and saddened as to why, please?

[@judithbooth4855]

Catherine Blair. I think it's called globalization and it's happening everywhere. I think it makes me sad but then I get to see all of these wonderful dancers and I have second thoughts. I posted an interview with Tamara Rojo on google+ that speaks to this! you should listen to it.

[@mariisoverit]

Ballet is now about talent and is more competitive. If a Cuban professional gets the part but one in the country will all possibilities doesn't, it means how good the Cuban professional is. It's pretty silly to get upset at it.

[@mariisoverit]

Curious enough you don't see the same comments when the international professional is European.

[@Pollymichaelis]

This is racism in disguise. Hidden behind "good intentions". The best one gets the job. Simple. If you want the job, be better.

[@estherleaosilveira406]

hey ROH I miss your New videos

[@pedinurse1]

I dont recognize that music in Don Q, is this added on??

[@savorykitchen_1103]

Was this live streaming? Where can I be notified when it's on air?

[@PavelMy]

what she s are pretty...

[@joana7497]

Why has the music of Bayadere been included here?

[@herrbrucvald6376]

Is this pas de deux music from La Bayadere? What?

[@pedinurse1]

Is this the original music???

[@y.takahashi4169]

プリンシパル ですね間違えました

[@zubaidamajeed5756]

This is my honest opinion along with just a statement. Vadim has great technical skills and movement yet his skills with theatrical poses is not really there. Now I know that some people may argue with this but its an opinion and opinions by nature are just what a person perceives. Although, the skills are still pretty neat nonetheless!

[@ntricker]

Remember this is a rehearsal - I saw the “finished product” and the skills and poses were all there.

[@zubaidamajeed5756]

@@ntricker true

[@anniemihn]

What is La Bayadere doing in the middle of Don Q? Weird...

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Colossians 3:3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

[@evie9568]

She is technically perfect and is a very beautiful dancer, but not a very fiery and playful kitri

[@mitzypinks1338]

Christy O. Agreed I don’t think she suits this role. She is too reserved and her movement too stylised

[@thangvuong9196]

Female dancer needs to take some acting classes, good dancer ,but the blank smile on her face really diminishes the impact of this pas de deux

[@fabiesque]

The girl is too cold. Even if she acts "sweet" and smiles here and there. She does not fool me. I don't buy any of it. She is seductive, sultry and exciting like a piece of steamed cauliflower....

[@user-ri9ht4vb9m]

i really didn't like these two