SPOTLIGHT: Maria Khoreva - Vaganova Ballet Academy Graduation Exam 2018 (professor Ludmila Kovaleva)

All footage of Maria Khoreva in her graduation exam at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in 2018, class of professor Ludmila Kovaleva. Enjoy!
Also seen in this video: Maria Bulanova, Daria Ionova, Anastasia Nuikina, Maria Petukhova (and more).
Footage from russianballervideos2, additional editing by me

[@snafuart]

What I really love about the Russian school in general is the deep attention to detail. Most of the time you can see if a dancer was educated in Russia by just watching their hands and other tiny details. Lovely demonstration.

[@nilasspasov8417]

I think this same . Beautiful line of the body and details is every steps with arms every where. Great class , Congratulation !!!!!

[@eg8427]

Así es!!!! Es mi técnica favorita, simplemente increíble, además muy artistas!!!

[@arianeisabellehaze5912]

She really has a gift. And she work as hard as if she doesn't have it. That's what makes her untouchable. She takes nothing for granted.

[@gr8fuldeb699]

So easy to see why she was picked to become a soloist at mariinsky. She deserves it.

[@dinararkh]

And being under the vaganova portrait even then!

[@BANGZI55]

I wondered if Maria Khoreva evolved quality of vaganova's training. Her classmates were pulled up higher by dancing with her every day. Her strength and perfection even changed style of vaganova..

[@user-jh7pm7wi9n]

Почему-то иностранцы думают, что Хорева чуть ли не главная звезда русского балета. Откуда такие представления? Хорева в большей степени гимнастка, чем балерина. Это то, чему академия Вагановой еë не учила. Никакой стиль Вагановой она не изменила и не изменит. Она - просто балерина, каких в России десятки, если не тысячи.

[@BANGZI55]

@@user-jh7pm7wi9n I see. it's interesting view. Khoreva would appear a bit like passionate Sylvie Guillem.... I like Khoreva's Raymonda (act3 wedding). Nothing acrobatic, and she controls time, space and stirs my emotion.

[@user-jh7pm7wi9n]

@@BANGZI55 вы имеете право на ваши впечатления, но именно в России Хорева не оставит особенного следа в балете. Это не значит, что она - плохая балерина. Она - хорошая балерина, но не выдающаяся. И, наконец, самое важное: русским поклонникам балета не хочется, чтобы русский балет пошёл развиваться в сторону Хоревой. С нас достаточно Сильви Гюлем, которая ,србственно, и принесла в балет гимнастику.

[@III1l]

Which one is she?

[@moulyg7968]

@@user-jh7pm7wi9n Yes. I love so much girls with good musicality and understanding of what they are dancing. No need extremely athletic people which are considering it as a sport more than an art.

[@guitaschulthess5401]

This is so above and beyond any schooling I’ve seen on, cannot even compare to any other professional school, whether it is the Paris opera or the royal. The lines, the secure execution, the fast transition of very difficult movements, the stability. It’s amazing.

[@pennPi]

I almost immediately picked her out from the rest. They are all such beautiful dancers, but without doubt she is a star.

[@BrainyWoman]

So many other great students in her class.

[@violalehner2757]

Вспомнила наши годовые экзамены! Молодцы, школа все время совершенствуется! Я горжусь и рада за девочек которые напоминают мне юность..они талантлевы и прекрасны!

[@jacobfulcher1083]

Vaganova method I remember was so hard I found myself at some point griping the bar to save my life, very challenging times. If I was to go back to it I think I would enjoy it much more.

[@user-xn6eu4jk5w]

Как же это красиво! Даже не спектакль, а экзамены. Грация! Как здорово, что люди придумали балет!!!

[@dianaradomski1858]

Great, I truly enjoyed this. More please

[@francetogo794]

Very Beautiful. I missed my college years of Ballet. This brought back a lot of memories and made me cry.

[@dianea3600]

Same

[@sassouusasoo3607]

Now you're fat .

[@Ruma_Kaalis_Camoran]

Just go back to it, it's never to late 🥰🩰

[@user-tx5ry4mg2t]

По - моему, я даже дышать перестала, наслаждаясь красотой движений. И это только занятия у станка. Это отдельное искусство. И всегда с благодарностью к аккомпаниатору!💖👏👏👏

[@ulrichopfermann4148]

Vaganova Academy,all excellent,some Stars,Love their dancing💗

[@naevisistherevolution]

This was so amazing to watch, she is so inspiring 😍

[@ketevankalaijishvili5592]

Это фантастика. Выше всяких похвал. Наконец- то опять вижу всю прелесть русскогт балета

[@ChristopheFarquet-sg1gc]

I have studied for four years ballet theories, and I think I am a master at those; but this is just amazing. Thank you.

[@tssvetts]

Потрясающе. Какой сложный и интенсивный экзамен.

[@Verastasia]

Wow for the beautiful dancers.. Maria's dancing is speechless, her dancing is so controlled and appears weightless. I spent a bit watching her turnout and good lord that's impressive

[@elizabethlascurain5294]

¡Qué fantástica enseñanza y qué grandiosos maestros! Todas, sin excepción, son grandes artistas. Una delicia ver estos sorprendentes videos. ¡Que vengan muchos años más de éxitos!

[@vickinator]

All beautiful but she stands out from the crowd! A rare talent

[@sashahera5679]

Stupendo tutto … Grazie 💙🌈🧚🏼🎶🕊🙏🏼

[@peter3880]

Im crying. The perfection details technique are incomprehendibly executed. Im dumbfounded. Thank you so much for uploading this video i will learn every combination and i aspire to work just as hard as the drawdropping ballerina, maria khoreva ❤❤

[@shelleyisntreal]

The whooshing sound when they pivot during the degagges at the bar is so satisfying lol. So crisp.

[@krystalgomez2300]

She stands out from the very beginning. She deserves it

[@Ana-fq9to]

Wow! She's very charming. Look solid and she moved with ease

[@annabeladams8360]

Best class in the whole world and possibly the universe 🎉

[@mnmleung]

Thank you for sharing this video. 17:43 Tchaikovsky Méditation Op.72 No.5 20:15 Mozart Piano Concerto No.17 in G major, K.453 (iii) Allegretto

[@juanfernandes3795]

do you know what is the song played at 25:35, during the fouettes?

[@wayne5824]

@@juanfernandes3795Sylvia Act 3: Strette

[@emakrelac775]

I cant with the arches. THEYRE GORGEOUS❤

[@prosoundinstall]

it’s breathtaking and incredibly beautiful.

[@user-pd4ok7xo7t]

Beautiful! I love her❤

[@candidacarino669]

When the yt creator 'russianballetvideos2' still had his ballet channel - - he had so many Vaganova ballet performances posted on yt. And his descriptions were accurate.

[@irrelevant1958]

is the channel not there anymore??

[@candidacarino669]

Not as rbv2 channel anymore but you can try Mezentseva Fan

[@annicarbone6643]

Cosa si può dire se non : sublime, magico, meraviglioso!!! Viva la Vaganova e i suoi bravi professori...un esempio per tutti Sarei capace di passare ore a guardarle...mi fa tornare alla mente i miei studi ed è così commovente...queste ragazze sono straordinarie....

[@simonaperez1475]

Как точна Маша! И все девочки хороши!!! Брава, госпожа Ковалева!!!!

[@roseps321]

Se o ser humano pode alcançar tanta perfeição, porque não temos um mundo melhor😢?

[@imonka100]

That was beautiful.

[@user-zu3sg6zg7b]

she's outstanding

[@ISEEKSPACE]

She glides. You can just see it....like floating in air. Wow.

[@IrinaBagira]

Maria Khoreva's performance exemplifies the pinnacle of Russian ballet schooling, showcasing impeccable attention to detail and an unwavering dedication to perfection. Her talent is undeniable, evident in every precise movement. Witnessing her mastery is both awe-inspiring and humbling. Join me in celebrating her artistry. Explore more on my channel for captivating content.

[@BrainyWoman]

She was a gymnast and still is.

[@naglaakamal425]

Excellent exercises wonderful skills good job students perfect balance

[@alfredasstankus6352]

Красота "Движения, это Да . ,

[@chelseyrader]

That plie combination is a study all alone🥰🥰🥰

[@treehouse2902]

Where in the video.

[@user-ru8vy1uz7c]

Bravo bravo bravo super super super wow wow wow brilliance fantastic

[@marquisevirginie]

ballet the most beautiful thing in the worlld

[@alexandervoronov6659]

Очень мило🎉

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

오후레슨//목요일꺼🖤

[@pbcstr3247]

MONSTRUOSAS 😍😲😲✨🏆✨

[@cindyfarias3217]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@isobel_webb]

notice how everyone has perfect turnout 😭

[@gretahassock8914]

Very artistic

[@carmen7387]

Those Vaganova girls will always impress me

[@JoanneSpencerThomas]

Maria is the only one you watch. ❤

[@chrisf1202]

Which one ?

[@bosu626]

Very graceful! How many year of practicing to be like this?

[@vaganovadream1132]

they are around 17-19 at graduation, and most start their training at a very early age - so a decade would be a good estimate.

[@nivilleren]

@@vaganovadream1132, I was 18/19 when I discovered Classic Ballet as a male, I'm 63 now danced from 18 untill 25th, than after many years after my devorce I danced again I think 4 years till corona stopped everything, if I could do my life over again or in a new life, I would do things complete different, start young, because young students learn much easyer, I love to watch this!

[@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874]

It depends. Only some have prior training before Vaganova . They would have been dancing 8 years or so of they didn't have prior training, and if they did maybe 10-12 years.

[@maryeverett2266]

​@@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874 Is it possible to get into Vaganova just by passing the physical exam but without knowing any technique prior? Maria Khoreva mentioned that the first round of the audition is based on technique and ability, and some kids are rejected in the first round.

[@anastasialenkova-molchalin5874]

@Mary Everett The audition is based on potential, no need for any ballet experience entering the first year. The right body, flexibility and musicality is what they're looking for.

[@chopiebophie]

21:43 C, EM, TGTS, MS’S SLM, WJ’S GS MTTDH

[@ludmilag2692]

На это можно смотреть вечно

[@originofnoise]

How important is musicality in an exam? There are a lot of ballet dancers (in general) who don't follow the music in a ballet class. Do these dancers still pass tests?

[@vaganovadream1132]

in an exam, musicality is very important, as it is an absolutely essential part of ballet, and being off the music could certainly affect a student’s grade/evaluation negatively. however, for a professional dancer working in a company, they may choose to do the steps at their own pace in company class, which is more accepted.

[@eikofurukawa2688]

Everyone has a different rhythm which makes everybody unique though they have the same postures.

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

오전레슨^^

[@lindaserrano1259]

Me parece buena idea que las baletas tengan doble soporte entre los dedos....

[@louisepilon786]

best school

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

12/6둘 째주..화요일..오후

[@ashleighgibson3239]

At 3.50 the ballerina second from the right, her leg bends every time it goes up, the other ballerinas legs don’t.. which one is correct?

[@artwarrior2718]

This is like trance party

[@softieclubsss]

Do they record the exam so they can later rewatch it and analyze each dancer?

[@vaganovadream1132]

Sometimes yes, but it is also for the students to watch and improve themselves :)

[@chrisf1202]

Which is Maria

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

국민^^

[@spamgarbage6999]

Who is the girl on the right most bar in the front? Downstage stage left? Shes prettiest

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

오전^^

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

토요일//12월..첫째주

[@user-kr6dg8wi9p]

곱소 .. 정말 곱소 ...

[@SeptimeSeptimus]

✨✨✨⭐💯❤️👍

[@andynonymous6769]

I'd love to see a documentary about this school. Is it a boarding school?

[@vaganovadream1132]

vaganova does offer a full-board option, but it is not required. there are a couple of documentaries on VBA that can be found here on KZbin!

[@andynonymous6769]

@@vaganovadream1132 lovely, thanks!

[@user-bm9wh7xk2n]

Grand adagio what's music?

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

3:33/오후^^6교시//15시

[@Reeveeiskool]

This is how I want to look when I become a better ballerina

[@henryv.macadamia6423]

Russian ballet is the best! I don't care where one comes from, period!❤

[@rokusyperen2240]

These fantastic ballerinas would have eaten the Prix De Lausanne before breakfast is over. Really.

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

5교시

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

12;00//오후4교시

[@treehouse2902]

Wow, she was 16 or 17 here.

[@gerdahurtak4377]

Can someone tell me who Maria is? I find them all incredibly good…

[@vaganovadream1132]

she is the one front and center :)

[@gerdahurtak4377]

Thank you!

[@Chorda721]

@@gerdahurtak4377 the best dancer is usually at the central bar in central place. A royal position))).

[@Mezzie1957]

Which one is she?

[@GingerNinja1]

You can see her style in each one of them, just beautiful!But, why no mirrors or point shoes? Sorry, non dancer here.

[@gpopov777]

Who is at the front right, left to Maria Khoreva?

[@vaganovadream1132]

Daria Ionova, corypheé at Mariinsky :)

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

오전

[@mona-mo3sd]

i didn't even realise maria was in this video at first, saw her and went "wow, she has a quality that others don't". only when they zoomed in then did I realise the one that i couldn't keep my eyes off of was maria herself.

[@chrisf1202]

Which one

[@mona-mo3sd]

@@chrisf1202the one right below the portrait on the wall!

[@chrisf1202]

@@mona-mo3sd thanks for answering I cant believe your comment wad 5.months ago I'm sorry. Sometimes I reply a year later. I'm nuts. 🤣 2018 😅

[@mona-mo3sd]

@@chrisf1202 that's fine!! i've replied to comments under which the original comment was from like years ago before haha, so it's totally cool. in fact i like those type of comments because i get to go back to old videos i've forgotten about :)

[@gabrielasoto9540]

Did someone know how is called the first girl on the left barre?

[@almastebele4564]

Maria Bulanova

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

4:21//오후////12월3일

[@tinajensen7201]

HOW CAN THEY GET THERE LEG SO HIGH 😅 like in the front I would be tilting my pelvis to the side my hips would NOT be in place 😂 but I can actually do that to the back 😚

[@anneharrison1849]

we all have different shaped hip sockets

[@evelynmaglaya4635]

Yeah, so high! Must have taken years

[@jennyhe8961]

Who's the girl to the right of Maria? (Left side in the video)

[@almastebele4564]

Daria Ionova

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

12월15일

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

9:03//1교시 오전수업

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

0교시1월16일 월🖤

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

3교시 .11:39오전

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

12//9

[@v.britton4445]

Indelible MK

[@ericafors6039]

Look at all the HEATING in that room, and double windows as well!

[@HelenaRey]

This is Russia, baby! There is such heating everywhere ;-))

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

오후

[@user-ct6wu3zv3n]

오늘먹고싶은거//커피랑 도넛 연어초밥