Svetlana Zakharova - Stretching & Warm-up in Italy

[@gracielaird720]

Everything about her is insane! Her turnout and flexibility (especially in her back) and don't get me started on her feet. Idol

[@serbanescusimona]

Gracie Laird Her feet are amazing indeed. That's what the height gave her in particular. Because I saw her in fast parts and she, despite her technique, danced like any tall dancer in the world: struggled to keep up that fast pace because of her long legs and arms. Like they were always left behind. I guess it's almost impossible to avoid that, can't say, because I am a dancer (not a ballerina) of 1.65 m, and although I am sad for not being taller, I was told my height was ok for dancing. In fact, my instructor is even smaller.

[@normiegasser544]

Iki

[@normiegasser544]

Simona Serbanescu why hello there I'm only writing this reply because it wont let me close reprises

[@TheSiobhan12]

100% WOW!!! 🤩🤩

[@rubytuesday4564]

@@serbanescusimona Many of us love the elegance and grace from that height advantage Zakharova posseses. her mastery of ballet is obvious at every move. It's like watching a giraffe move its long neck. We don't say that the giraffe is slow. We say they're graceful and thrilling. Sadly, at this time early 2023, there's only one place to see her perform, the Bolshoi, and few of us have access to Russia to do so. She's in her prime. I do hope this bar will be lifted soon. This amazement is lost to videos and interviews, not performances. Besides, tickets to the Bolshoi are surprisingly low priced, but the hotel will be the opposite. She is the star. There are a few others, but this one is so exciting, she takes my breath away, runs up my heart beats, and in my mind, I am clapping effusively.

[@thangvuong9196]

Her feet and legs are perfection! All the traits of a prima ballerina are exemplified in this incredible dancer,grace ,technique, presence, and most importantly the joy in her dance.

[@patriziavento4782]

Condivido inoltre fisicamente dotata e anche alta che per me fa la differenza piuttosto che vedere ballerine troppo piccole,mio personale pensiero cmq.Bellissima e d eccezionale Artista

[@ronwhite8503]

No joy in her face though......not that stops her being amazing.

[@sarahjamal86]

I have so much respect for this woman... can you imagine how much time, training, effort took her to this point!

[@rubytuesday4564]

L:ocate a video which depicts her daughter, now around 7, ballpark, where they both do stretches together. Her daughter has a greater range than Svetlana shows. Jaw droppingly surprising.

[@arinkim3962]

It's like her body is born for ballet...

[@y-jk1674]

Emvadraen Dawnfeather I think both... And also the environment.

[@kathymyers7279]

Arin Kim she made it that way.

[@es70]

@[insert clever username here] she made it that way for sure, but in general ballet dancers in schools also get selected by their body types. So good teaches know bodies that are "made for ballet" before they even turn them into proper ballerinas )

[@amanda.._..]

E S Yeah. All the professional ballet schools want tall, slender, girls with long arms and legs. It’s hard to do ballet in a world where you need to have a certain body type in order to get encouraged.

[@chrisg4584]

She makes it look so effortless!

[@Lola-cz1ug]

She has trained so much and she is so skilled that it really no longer requires effort from her! Dance is already deep in her body and it all comes naturally to her

[@gregj831]

Insanely great!

[@sinogendable]

My ballet idol is Svetlana Zakharova

[@inyourarea7595]

James Ding a

[@larasatinurmadjidgumay5657]

And Anastasia kolegova

[@bevp4332]

And Alina Somova, Natalia Osipova and Marianela Nunez lol

[@sansiveria578]

And Sylvie Guillem

[@se9f282]

Her, and the incomparable Makarova.

[@MrSaraBest]

She is preparing her instrument (body) for work (ballet). She is number one in the world at present time.

[@michaelangelus7355]

This takes more strength, coordination, concentration and exactness than any martial art. Svetlana is often criticized for the fact that she is unorthodox and doesn't conform to the "guidelines" of properly accepted ballet. To hell with all that! Svetlana is the best the world has ever seen and she is original. Ludwig was criticized for not conforming to the accepted format for the symphony. Afterwards, his format was mimicked and is now the world standard. Always be yourself. Real artist do not conform. They set the precedent.

[@suedong3573]

I saw many of her videos show emotions and presentations that none others are even close. Just look at her Carmen, brilliant, brilliant.

[@gilmilet1]

Well said. Svetlana is the best.

[@gregj831]

Well said. She is in a league of her own.

[@txnvim]

@@charlotte-vq1kz traditional ballerinas are not tall. also before sylvie, this amount of flexibility was not the norm. x

[@angiaguirre3581]

Svetlana is synonymous with perfection and what ballet should be, slim, tall, delicate, incredible ranges of mobility. I don't understand how anyone can criticize her.

[@jennatals]

1:36 when her turnout is so amazing, you can't even tell which way she's facing

[@jeni63286914]

The only thing I have in common with her is that I have the same fluffy socks she wore... 😐

[@PianoGesang]

Hahaha))

[@luisaeckert8110]

Same haha😂

[@rosipolnauer554]

That's hysterical

[@tsvetelinayankova8146]

Lol me too😂

[@НатальяЛадич]

В носках разогреваться теплее и удобнее. Если вы у Great Ballerina смогли увидеть только носки, то ваш культурный уровень ниже сцены, на которой она танцует!

[@petetotaro9510]

Never has another beautiful ballet dancer ever born, to equal the talent that Svetlana Zakharova displays! Thanks a million Svetlana for making this video available on KZbin! Peter.

[@stanzimozart1913]

She is just so amazing. Surely one of the best (if not the best) ballerinas of all time!!!!

[@sarajr4927]

She's so gorgeous that she seems to be totally immersed in her art even when she's just stretching and warming up.

[@kishanchali8752]

She has an awful body. Don't know how she qualifies as a 'beautiful woman'

[@jacksonmiles5413]

haha yeah.... warming up. i cant even do that stuff if i was boiling hot

[@sarahb1862]

I'm so grateful she allowed us to see a bit of the behind the scenes. Such dedication, discipline, and skill is incredible to watch!

[@steviewilson5033]

even stretching she turns into an art form..absolute gem in the ballet world I swear😍😍

[@emillyzalayet6353]

She is literally my dance idol. Her body was just maid for dancing.

[@eccomiatsf3676]

What they go through as kids to get that flexible looks quite abusive, though.

[@nguyennhungluu2678]

+Mary Smith it is less abusive when you're a kid than starting when grown up. When you're small, it takes like 3 days to go from nothing to full split, while for adult, months. However, the strength and energy are what hard.

[@eccomiatsf3676]

So true. I can barely touch my toes LOL

[@sandydelarosa2761]

My favorite dancer of all times.

[@Dancer-ex4yd]

At 2:37 the guy in the background is just like this is gonna be a good performance we got a good one

[@n.a.8189]

Her body was born for this.

[@christinecocolotta497]

God truly blessed her to dance Ballet!

[@chloe.mason_23]

She is such a fabulous dancer.Ugh

[@abigailn7170]

everyone seems to be commenting that she has less artistry and character than other ballet dancers? i think all dancers have a different way of portraying their role in a ballet & i don't think she should be being criticized because of different approach to a character.

[@luceafarul579]

Svetlana has a lot of artistry, the criticism came from the fact that she’s a bit stiff especially in the upper body. Her focus is on perfect lines, delicate footwork, and high extensions, these would inevitably make her dancing a bit stiff. But she is a fantastic actress who really becomes the character. Just watch her swan lake dance with Roberto Bolle, see how her facial expression changes. When she’s white swan vs black it really looks like she’s two completely different person, one innocent and delicate and the other evil and mischievous. Whereas every other dancer just makes their face look sad vs lots of smiling. That’s the difference between a true artist and somebody who just has a lot of good techniques

[@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928]

Her turnout is literally making me and a million other dancers jealous

[@shuyunlee]

She's absolutely brilliant!!

[@butterfly2604]

Breathtaking watching her dance..She must be the Diva of all ballerina Divas.. What a joy to witness such dancing beauty. and perfection.a.truly supernatural experience.

[@luvergirl1798]

she is the definition of perfection

[@dnr2089]

Incredibly hard work and dedication produced the wonderful dancer you see before you. She wasn’t born like that!

[@naradaian9196]

Thank you for posting and allowing me to see her preparing her instrument. Glory be

[@vitocortesi9389]

For me she is the perfection

[@noredlion]

Every time I read "too thin or skinny" I just roll my eyes. She's a BALLERINA! Ballerinas are supposed to look like this at least professional ones. So if you only comment on her looks and not her technique its like you were screaming "I ain't got a clue about ballet"

[@chloeredman1553]

Not every ballerina is skinny. They come in different shapes and sizes

[@noredlion]

+Chloe Redman no shit... That's why I specified "at least professional ones"

[@chloeredman1553]

+noredlion RUDE

[@chloeredman1553]

+noredlion and "at least professional ones" is implying that only professional dancers are skinny.

[@noredlion]

+Chloe Redman Yup, that's how strict the ballet world is.

[@tenretnit]

Beautiful... and the tiniest glimpse of the marvellous Merkuriev x

[@emilylegrelle9280]

With such natural grace and beauty. ..she was born to dance!

[@a.589]

She moves so gracefully. It's amazing to watch

[@alexandragyasi6464]

An amazing dancer - and always such a pleasure to watch. A true inspiration. I hope she stays around for a long time.

[@beatrizgateva1950]

you are the best i love you zakharova! You are my favorite dancer i'm a dancer too.

[@linmcphillips6207]

She's superb...perfect turn-out and lovely feet. Her flexibility is outstanding, sublime.

[@aretidem]

Amazing. NO COMMENT!

[@aretidem]

I know right??

[@m.h2247]

I think someone deleted their answer ^^'

[@kellicamel3350]

~It is absolutely AMAZING what they can do! They don't get nearly enough credit & recognition ...I mean, people can't imagine the dedication & hard work that goes into this :)!

[@CEBLUE27]

This made me cry. It looks like it hurts but it's so amazing . OMG IT LOOKS LIKE SHE HAS NO BONES AT ALL

[@melisaamadis9722]

La admiro muchísimo,una de las mejores bailarinas del mundo.

[@swampthing236]

The whole time I’m ha amazed at how beautiful and graceful she looks

[@Dane_Youssef]

Said currently to be the world's greatest... The world heavyweight--er, lightweight champ of ballet. Damn it, watch her... if you can. This much honest-to-whatever greatness can scorch your eyes and warp your mind. Is excellence like this possible reachable for any other human? I like to think so... ... or at least hope so...

[@ClassACTpresents]

Thank you for your comment and glad you like the music! The song is called "Dolci Momenti" by Italian band, Saint Just.

[@taisiyazec7767]

В Вагановское училище она пошла в 11 лет.. а какие в итоге шикарные выступления!!

[@adrianadiaz2517]

OMG, SHE'S SO "PERFECT" I mean, WHEN I SAY PERFECT= DEDICATED AND SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@404natnotfound]

I love Svetlana Zakharova. Her beauty, her grace, her strenght.. Everytime she dances I can't take my eyes off her. She's a wonderful woman and an amazing ballerina. There is only one word to define her: Perfection ♥

[@Mezzie1957]

She’s just built that way… She’s not too skinny… She’s also very strong and extremely flexible. She is an extraordinary dancer… In my opinion, the best.

[@giovannifazzolari7087]

Bellissima, stupendamente esprimi grazia in ogni movimento persino in quelli più semplici. Bravissima mi hai lasciato stupito

[@ΒασωΤσαμτσακη]

super zvetlana is beautiful dancer

[@simone56689]

svetlana is such an amazing dancer😍

[@Elemenohpea440]

Imagine being able to do this! It must feel amazing

[@lilronnyg5724]

I love watching the video but the music just pisses me off

[@balletshoes]

I was just wonderig if it is just me or the vocals in this music piece are really very annoying.

[@anileht1451]

Nefertari i found it really calming

[@hdhdhd-4935]

I loved it.

[@esejsnake1503]

@@hdhdhd-4935 me too

[@IndoPersian1969]

@@balletshoes It's not just you. Those vocals were annoying AF.

[@molkoette4449]

Those stretches are amazing.. Xxxxx

[@ClassACTpresents]

Yes, indeed! This was during rehearsals for Svetlana's gala concert in Modena, Italy. It was billed "Svetlana Zakharova & Friends."

[@joannewang9340]

Thank you for the combination of music and dancers, great！！

[@care050bear]

Her body was made for classical ballet! And I love how articulate and pliable her feet are.

[@vittoriasantorsola]

Quelle 29 persone che hanno messo non mi piace , sono solo molto invidiose della perfezione.

[@sigilfredogaleano6568]

I am mesmerized by her.

[@claramessner358]

They should make more videos of her in class/warming up! She is incredible!!!

[@Weiba100]

Simply beautiful! She was born for ballet!!

[@jingshucai4299]

Very touching video. Thank you so much for uploading them

[@Bored-Byron]

Very good video, thanks. I think she could also become the first international rock star without needing to sing

[@Dancer-ex4yd]

The dab at 3:00

[@lavnely5823]

😂😂😂

[@leona5543]

Caroline Volkwein never thought I'd see an elegant dab but that was it

[@panyan8493]

HAHAHA VERY FUNNY !!! So STUPID joking.

[@bemyfriend9802]

I can’t stand you 🤣🤣🤣 The most elegant dab we’ve ever seen.

[@bemyfriend9802]

Leona I didn’t even know someone thought like I did. It was a very elegant dab

[@idas9770]

Her feet are unbelievable!

[@Svetlana-oh3vf]

Наша Светочка. Звездочка, умница, красавица, гордость. Всеми любимая и уважаемая. 🌷🌷🌷

[@trudydenoyer4648]

😍everything about her is just amazing!

[@ulisespachecosanchez5058]

More than true. teacher...if we do not started in warming up...we could get a lot of when we can have injuries, that is, they can give us a contraction in our body, that is why we warm up before we start ... great part of one as a dancer ... thanks, warm greetings from Cancun, Mexico. very nice...

[@almasamer]

her joints look like they're made of milkshake, amazing, AMAZING!!

[@VeraLucia-dv8es]

Adoro a Svetlana

[@emitch9213]

Even the famed ballerinas have known that film is one experience of the performance and the live stage is the other experience of the performance...I was astounded with the age of Margot Fonteyn's performance in Chopinana: her performance was not what you would experience as the same to what was captured on film. The depth and deminsion of the lines and style are just not the same of each ballerina. It is quite interesting to be caught with the perspective change of film vs. live stage performance. The artistry of ballet is conveyed and perpetuated in multiple nuances of a simple 8 count. Fascinating form is the ballet, especially when we come to the extraordinary talents that are the prima ballerinas and ballet danseurs...they can carry into a range not expected.

[@09Jerzy]

I love your post ,MrRight1000 .You are correct 1000 % ....

[@fawnkongsiri1752]

One word: GOALS

[@leticiatrein7614]

She is amazing.

[@fruits500]

gosh everything seems so effortless when she does it :3

[@Theyoats]

I love these videos! THANK YOU!

[@kiracapella8768]

THANK YOU ! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@ginabataille1796]

1:03 That must be Andrei Merkuriev! I know she invited him to perform at La Scala.

[@lauratorrell405]

She's my favorite ballet dancer, absolutely. However, she's much more beautiful when she smiles... Also, I've noticed the great transformation she suffers on the stage, she becomes graceful, perfect in all ways. With her sport clothing on, she just reminds me of a fragile bird...

[@kirstenvega1650]

This music is magic!

[@wynterdraculina]

She makes everything look so effortless...her feet are amazing...

[@splahx]

she is perfect.

[@dennislaux]

She's beautiful for sure....It must be great to make a living at making this world a more beautiful place. thanks.

[@missballerinaballet]

Awesome!Love Svetlana Zakharova :3

[@francesco200o]

È semplicemente perfetta! Il mio idolo❤😆

[@vittoriasantorsola]

Bravissima non ho parole

[@mionsz69]

She's so perfect I started crying

[@maedayu1]

I love this, thank you for sharing

[@ruthannlaurvick6078]

She is all goals.

[@mateusmartinelli92]

i could watch her forever and ever and ever and ever..

[@inesn9984]

Какая худышечка и такие крепкие мышцы,долгими тренировками отточена пластика,красавица👏👏👍

[@Faina31785]

Богиня русского балета💕💕💕💕💕 Красавица🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹примадонна🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@missballerinaballet]

You posted this video 1 day before my bithday!

[@BrunnoSeda]

So amazing !!! Martha Graham (Dança Moderna)

[@anasamente5971]

É perfeita. Como é magra! Parece mais magra e alta do que outras famosas bailarinas.. Elas nunca divulgam sua alimentação, para obter tanta força e flexibilidade ao mesmo tempo. Como seria esta nutrição deste nível de bailarina? (Nível máximo)

[@isidorabarjaktarovic4947]

she is fantastic ... :)

[@motogp2008champion]

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yangcortes3920]

Her feet >

[@joguess87]

3:11 So that's how she normally walks

[@JQ1960-inri1]

Beautiful!!!