Rudolf Nureyev Solo Debut on American TV 1963

Rudolf Nureyev's first American solo broadcast. He danced the male solos from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and from Katchaturian's Gayne.
He seems nervous and vulnerable, especially in the Katchaturian, where he finishes in a bit of a sad and awkward pose. Because of the blurry image you can't really see his final expression, which is strained, in between a forced smile and a grimace of pain.
The audience loved him. His unmistakable charisma and beauty were instantly recognized.

[@natashaivanenko72]

Нуриев-космос,недосягаемый,гений на века

[@PhillipLWilcher]

The greatest dancer of all time. One of life's most extraordinary creatures. Inspiring. There will never be another like him.

[@lindildeev5721]

No indeed, he was Diaghilev and Nijinski in one body : smart and with excellent tastes like the first and as talented and charismatic as the second.

[@irinaemirweliew5857]

Восхищаюсь!!!Талантище!Трудяга !Он прекрасен!Браво,Рудольф!!!

[@user-el2fb8ep8y]

Какой красивый и одухотворенный человек! Он бог классического танца! Представляю гипнотическое восторженное состояние публики которое он сотворял своим мастерством!

[@linaletsgo9466]

Разбираю анализы крови. Подскажу в чем проблемы и как можно помочь себе самому.

[@taraharriden1220]

His body is an instrument - the music pulsates from the ground up through him - he is magical ❤️

[@lenavats21]

2021-1963=58 лет с момента записи этого видео! Ах, какой талант, гений танца! Просто восторг! ❤️

[@linaletsgo9466]

Разбираю очень подробно агализы крови. Подскажу что делать если хооестерин првышен, как поднять ферритин (это запасы железа), как связана работа щитовидной железы с запасами железа и мн другое. Персональный подробнейший разбор.

[@kangadillo]

He was absolutely sublime. He had what Longinus called "the grace beyond the reach of art." I was lucky enough to see him on stage in New York. Oh, my God, it was a night to remember.

[@kaythomas3171]

I'm jealous.......he was the definition of a human god.....

[@barbaralemere5183]

You could not beat Nureyev for charisma, stage presence and passion for his craft.

[@donnafortune3461]

He more than dances, he flies, glides, words fail to describe his beauty

[@smartservice3629]

Боже какая грация пластика артистичность👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽кошка🐈🐱🐈

[@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy]

Handsome and an unmatchable charisma. Pure magic. ❤️

[@TheMediaDirectory]

so beautiful, so handsome, so dignified, so talented....

[@isabeldiezlangre9411]

El bailarin más bello, único, inimitable, con su velocidad técnica y fuerza, de impulso en el.mundo del ballet, y nadie le ha igualado en la actualidad, sus ballets son obras de arte y es un placer verle bailar.

[@user-yn1en8eg9i]

Здесь он молод, красив , здоров...

[@linaletsgo9466]

Расшифровывю анализы крови. Персональный подробный разбор.

[@LanzaLover2]

I remember seeing him at the Hollywood Bowl, probably his Bowl debut. The "girls" had been dancing a while, then all of a sudden he came flying from behind the curtain stage right, clear to the center of the stage it seemed. He was already airborne when you first saw his pointed foot. Have you ever heard 18,000 gasp all at once??? It's an amazing sound. Sold out that night. It was soooo thrilling. I've never been able to figure out how he could fly so far so high.

[@log05mus]

I knew of him through the theater and my dear friend who introduced us....He was so magnificent in person, beyond any desription other than a man touched BY GOD...It was sheer perfection...I always trembeled as I talked with him, actually became ill after a rather long conversation about my workouts, one time...in the 70's... back then...Stomach in Knots from nerves.....So HAndsome!!!!

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

Harold Holmes tell us more about how it actually was talking to him...

[@rachelgarber1423]

How wonderful for you a once in a lifetime experience

[@user-ub3ed2xp3b]

С какой любовью встречает его публика!!! Молодец Рудик.

[@emersongene1]

I totally agree with Phillip Wilcher: "The greatest dancer of all time. One of life's most extraordinary creatures. Inspiring. There will never be another like him". Thanks so much for sharing!

[@WOLFGANGGERLING]

Maybe , there will never be another.......But dont forget Vaslav Nijinski and Mikhail Baryshnikov

[@jdt1581]

I don't know much about dancing but even I can see this is perfection. You know it when you see it.

[@georgemendes6844]

What about Nijinsky, folks ???

[@suzannederringer1607]

No, Misha Baryshnikov was technically superior and was and is a real Mensch.

[@evangeliakaratza-styliara4413]

Gene Emerson How nicely described ...AN EXTRAORDINARY CREATURE

[@Tigerlin7]

Rudolph was Charming ,charismatic, poise, carefree, A master at his art .A leader of his own destiny in his career made him unique. ahead of his time ...loved by everyone... great Actor ...Dancer... creative fashion icon and his love for music as a music conductor and also teaching ballet... Your memory will live on forever. Thanks for this video

[@user-zi1nz7tc4f]

Привет из 2018года! 10 лет с момента публикации прошло!!! Нуреев красавчик!!!!

[@user-jv3oj5qm7r]

Рита Беретарь Нуреев лучший!

[@user-fk3jo3se7u]

А у нас в России даже аплодировать не смогли ему при жизни,так ,как на западе.Обидно!Тут у него очень печальное лицо,но 63г.зато какой танец ,как величаво танцует!Спасибо тем , кто, на западе, где он выступал снимали и оставили нам память о нем.

[@user-ko5hb5rv5h]

Браво Нуриеву Рудольфу! Гений , танцор , красавчик !❤❤❤❤❤

[@tizianavaglioni5178]

Il più grande...il più bello ...elegante...perfezionista..ballerino al mondo...Unico...

[@Gabi310]

What an extraordinary charisma, talent, and beauty. Truly unparalleled!

[@MonaAllegra]

Yes! Even beyond extraordinary - Nureyev didn't dance - he was dance. His spirit, the heart he brought to his work is breathtaking. Against all odds and at great personal cost. You are right, there will never be another like him. Truly unforgettable.

[@42abyz]

Yes! He did not dance. He was dance.

[@odilereneleau3464]

It's beyond what I can imagine . Rudolf Nureyev is a magical and unforgettable gorgeous star !

[@user-kj7hc8ub4s]

Восхищение!Какая пластика,?артистичность,грация!

[@user-ie8we7bg9m]

КРАСАВЕЦ!!!

[@lidiacasanova8540]

Breathtaking,♥️♥️♥️

[@joaquinperez972]

Nureyev Perfecion ,Perfecion ,Magia y Siempré Armonía y Fuerza en su Ofició.... Hoy la Danza es Acrobacia ...

[@user-bg5bk7un7k]

Просто Гений, хорош и на сцене и в жизни!!!! Така, Харизма!!! Магнетизм!!!!

[@anazaeid]

He was a very handsome man.

[@carolinebrookboysen1945]

And his short life, which ended so tragically, was bedevilled by his beauty. Everyone wanted him or was jealous of him. Those who were really FOR him were very few and far between, insignifiant!

[@soniamouraomourao7420]

Rudy 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-kw6zv5se6u]

Покорил весь мир, остался на века, это бессмертие

[@faridabocharova2318]

А где его душа?

[@user-ct7re2qp9s]

@@faridabocharova2318 этого никто не знает...

[@faridabocharova2318]

@@user-ct7re2qp9s знает. Читайте Святое Писание

[@Apulia2001]

It's so wonderful to remember why I loved this dancer so much.

[@elenaabidueva6586]

Гений танца!

[@lulu2325]

Beautiful Rudy😍💖

[@blessOTMA]

Thank goodness we have footage such as this, because no one would believe otherwise and understand why he was such a thunderbolt when he came to the West. Thank you for posting it.

[@albertazeri3580]

Бравооооооооооооо !!!!!!! Вечное браво

[@user-sm4zo4bv6m]

Гений в танце

[@user-gp1mk2pi2j]

Великолепный!!!!!

[@susankelly5585]

That amazing face AND that talent! Wow! 💖♥️💖

[@user-oz6dq6vr5i]

Тысячу раз браво

[@Caligulalia]

I know what you mean. I attributed the grimace to a painful landing -- an attempt at stoicism, but I also see the mixed emotions. While he hated the authoritarian and limiting regime he escaped, he was also heartbroken at having to leave his family, culture, and mentors like Pushkin. He loved the over-the-top praise he got in the West but accepted it with flared nostrils and undisguised contempt. What a character. Love him.

[@user-hf8wc2lk2l]

Душа балета

[@jr7845]

The very best dancer I have ever seen, this man Rudolph has everything, as one with the music and story 💞

[@Tigerlin7]

I can watch this over and over its so flawless. I was 1 year old when this was made.

[@cjvanderleek8085]

Pure brilliance !!

[@albertazeri3580]

Нуреев легенда

[@kyrsteinjean905]

The greatest ever and forever. I love him so much.

[@HopePrincess7]

I love him, he was wonderful there is never going to be someone like Nureyev. He really was born to dance

[@36245634]

I M STUNNED AFTER WATCHING. HIM......... NOTHING YOU CAN SAY..

[@2319236]

realmente uno de los mejores videos que vi de este ser excepcional.Adoro su arte es realmente insuperable.Nureyev siempre seras unico.Gracias ROXANA

[@PhillipLWilcher]

Agreed! He was extraordinary - his mind was as much for music and mime as it was for movement and his poetry was his passion spent. Never forgotten.....

[@nancydionisi9346]

Wow!, gorgeous man, absolutely fascinating, pure perfection, Rudolf Nureyev is the most wonderful classic dancer of all time!

[@nmccutcheon2243]

There are no words........Thank you, I could watch him all day long.

[@marystuart6304]

Most fabulous! Only wish I could have seen him live!

[@Jessadriel]

I remember seeing this on TV when it first aired! Ah, he was extraordinary; such strength and grace.

[@Inmeroj]

Totally beautiful and amazing

[@angelazagari1382]

I saw him dance in 1985 at the London Closseum in the sleeping beauty and also at the Comunale Firenze in Giselle, really gorgeous!

[@jameseicher6916]

Incredible athleticism pressed into the forge of timeless artistry. Thank you!

[@sussyoddone6531]

Genio,insuperable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talento puro,maravilloso...!!!

[@KK-hp1sx]

カッコいい男性が、素晴らしい運動能力と、ショーの素晴らしさを表現する。ほぼ完全透明なttightsと言うかパンティストッキング姿も、嫌らしく無く、カッコいいと思います。

[@justa335]

I think he lived his life the way he danced, full throttle.

[@JanuszSztyber]

Master of Masters! One and only!

[@dan-iy5rs]

I watched this short video maybe 100 times. Really my favorit.

[@ineffabledancing]

he's amazing! and, to think, he didn't start until seventeen! seventeen! he graduated and learned this in a few years. he was obviously born to dance. not to mention, the Vaganova School took a huge chance on him, bringing in a young adult without any ballet training to train. they saw something in him. this proves that, even the school, which a lot claim to be 'harsh' and 'cruel' recognized his talent. The school is not as horrible as many think it is, considering this HUGE risk they took.

[@garotadagavea]

That was brilliant.

[@user-ce1ck3xm6j]

Как он здесь молод, прекрасен. Какая неповторимая пластика, грация в каждом движении. Вечное браво Рудольфу Нурееву. Пусть его душа покоится с миром.

[@user-ho3iv4mg5w]

Браво, маэстро! Гений Русского балета!

[@sirfermainclancharlie1018]

Он гений мирового балета. И никак ни русского. Он отрёкся от России и бежал на Запад если вы не забыли.

[@rorozco181]

I love Nureyev's dancing sooo much. I wish I could've seen him when he was alive. And Nureyev is more artistic and he has more of a flare than Baryshnikov, they're different types of dancers. I like what litsa Style said.

[@bobinalimesova7329]

you are right - it is not smart to compare these two outstanding dancers. They approach dance from different angles..

[@dan-iy5rs]

Barisnikov is great, gorgeous....no hesitation, but he is missing something from Nureyev. If there are 2 the same videos, first i watch Nureyev.

[@user-nk2qj7ji1k]

Барышников танцует спортивно а Нуреев танцует необыкновенно.!Харизма красота пластика ....можно смотреть вечно

[@shvartze]

The training on both of them was superb. There is one huge difference/advantage Rudy had over Misha. Nureyev had huge sex appeal. He was incredibly handsome and smoking hot even if he was only walking. Ask any woman. Even guys know it.

[@calonlan7561]

despite the sententiousness of the announcer voices of that time (aie!) such a pleasure to see the great Nureyev, and his maestro's humour as he dances, that he could afford to throw in, the moves he made so easily...Thank you for posting!

[@Dancelover91]

A legend in history of dance!!!

[@soniamouraomourao7420]

Nureyev maravilhoso 👏👏👏👏👏🌹💐🥰☀️☀️☀️

[@LadyPapagheno]

Da brivido !!! bellissimo e bravissimo !

[@marianaarte]

Que lindo👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ithila6712]

Breath-taking. Flawless.

[@Carizmojones]

there will never be another like him

[@sofialarsson5320]

The best dancer of all time!!

[@merluzasfritas]

his dancing is so lyrical and so musical, I do not think there is anyone dancing like him these days,but if anyone can tell me who can I would be grateful.

[@anazaeid]

Se o mundo já teve um artista bonito com certeza foi NUREYEV.

[@dancinmiriam8165]

Thank you for posting!!! I saw this when it aired, and though I had spent may any hour dancing around the living room, this was the moment I fell in love with ballet (and Nureyev). Love Baryshnikov for his technical precision, but Rudy ... ah, there are no words. He floated. Possibly a correction to your post - are you sure that's 1963 - he didn't defect until 1964? I can credit Rudy with a lifetime of devotion to ballet and teaching.

[@PirouetteMakeup]

He defected in 1961

[@dancinmiriam8165]

Thank you for the correction-I think I must have conflated his 64 appearance on Ed Sullivan with the year he defected.

[@amysteppe6485]

And he did not start training until he was 17!

[@42abyz]

@@PirouetteMakeup Yes, it was in 1961.

[@larry46lurex]

I love that boy.. He was Freddie Mercury's pair ♥

[@taffyholvenstot8297]

It's funny you bring up Freddie Mercury. I've had a huge obsession with Mercury over the years and now I have to move that slightly aside and save some room for Nureyev! The similarities are considerable!

[@user-nk2qj7ji1k]

Они никогда не пересекались в жизни!

[@domicele30]

@@user-nk2qj7ji1k Они пересекались! Нуреев сам рассказывал в одном своем интервью (если не соврал, конечно, такое с ним бывало), что очень хотел лично познакомиться с Фредди и даже выучил одну фразу на фарси - родном языке Фредди. Когда однажды они встретились в ночном гей-клубе (где же еще!)), он произнес эту фразу, и Фредди его понял, и ответил тоже на фарси. Далее они перешли на английский, но более тесного знакомства не случилось.))

[@ardillahhhh]

ESPLÉNDIDO!!

[@user-kj7hc8ub4s]

Да,после Р.Нуреева нет былого интереса к балету.Большая радость видеть Гения на видео.Сейчас была у его памятника В Казани. Талант невероятный, трудолюбие и постоянный поиск в творчестве. НОВОТОР,преобразивший мужские партии!Виртуоз,?приковывающий к себе и других нет на сцене.Так писал и очевидец в 1989 г,когда Р.Нуреев танцевал В Сильфиде в Кировском, где он получил большую школу классического танца.

[@soniamouraomourao7420]

Nureyev o melhor de todos os tempos

[@user-sd9hx7dt9u]

Его будут помнить

[@LuLu-fc1hl]

Wonderful!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@mariateresasironi1625]

Nureyev,la excelencia,no hay otro igual

[@SaraRodriguez-jh1qi]

Rudolf parecia um príncipe quando jovem.

[@SaraRodriguez-jh1qi]

Dhougllas Carvalho nem tão jovem se não me engano tinha 50 e poucos anos bom não deixa de ser jovem,essa AIDS ceifou muitas vidas e grandes talentos.

[@adriennehennessy5661]

Beyond Compare Gorgeous Man Fabulous Dancer

[@laurafrenkeltarrio3020]

!!Que Grande Era!!!!!!!!!!

[@MarkPMus]

In a 4 minute video in the presence of such beauty and stunning dancing, and the presenter has to talk over nearly half the video with waffle. Give me 4 minutes of Rudy dancing any day..

[@jkircher314]

Yes, I was thinking of your, fairylilac, when I posted this :) So glad you like it. Even though I can tell he's very nervous, he was still such a new and thrilling experience for the audience - they loved him! Because the film comes out blurry, you can't really see his expression - more of a grimace than a smile - at the end of Gayne. It's actually cute, like a little boy who isn't sure he ended up in the right position or not. Imagine the pressure he was under!

[@user-zq4ss9bz3t]

Нуреев - Гений!!!

[@yerolynalvaradoalvarez3656]

Gran bailarín👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jansumi]

@kangadillo ah, perhaps we were there together

[@MegaDiva1999]

When you could have a live ballet performance on mainstream TV. A million years from the vacuous talk shows , reality tv and mind numbing soapies and sitcoms. Sigh.

[@patriciadespres6210]

Que fabuloso! Me emociona verlo bailar con tanta pasión! Único!

[@mariahelena1689]

Leveza, maravilhoso

[@Caligulalia]

I appreciate and certainly understand the enthusiasm, but how I wish this audience hadn't applauded DURING the performance, as if they were in a circus.

[@gluups]

Trop beau, quel destin !