Swan Lake - Coda from the Black Swan pas de deux in Act III (The Royal Ballet)

Marianela Nuñez as Odile and Vadim Muntagirov as Prince Siegfried in the Act III Black Swan Pas de deux of Liam Scarlett's production of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s Swan Lake.
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Swan Lake was Tchaikovsky’s first score for ballet. Given its status today as arguably the best loved and most admired of all classical ballets, it is perhaps surprising that at its premiere in 1877 Swan Lake was poorly received. It is thanks to the 1895 production by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov that Swan Lake has become part of not only ballet consciousness but also wider popular culture. That success is secured not only by the sublime, symphonic sweep of Tchaikovsky’s score, but also by the striking choreographic contrasts between Petipa’s royal palace scenes and the lyric lakeside scenes created by Ivanov.
Swan Lake has had a special role in the repertory of The Royal Ballet since 1934. Since then there has been a succession of productions, the most recent of which was overseen by Anthony Dowell. This Season the Company creates a new production with additional choreography by Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett. Scarlett, while remaining faithful to the Petipa-Ivanov text, will bring fresh eyes to the staging of this classic ballet, in collaboration with his long-term designer John Macfarlane.

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[@biancalansdown2431]

Okay, he's not dancing. He's flying

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Yes. He is Mercury of the winged sandals... no human can fly like that.

[@miraroche147]

He is FLAWLESS.

[@es22444]

Yeah same thing. :)

[@wifi-tb6uz]

Lol

[@user-xh3nj8vu1n]

I BELIEVE I CAN FLY ~~~

[@CountryCowboy008]

Whenever I feel cocky and arrogant, I watch this to emphasize to myself how talentless I am, then I immediately become humble again.

[@sofia_rms]

Lmaoo

[@kanyakinanti]

I'm considering to do this regularly from now on

[@Karina-kp5fx]

Hehe, how can you be humble if you have nothing to show off in the first place? 😅

[@CountryCowboy008]

@@Karina-kp5fx by having nothing to show off is how I humble myself. Next.

[@reno8494]

Lmao, I like you ;)

[@marinakoria8639]

Marianela literally did not move out of place during the fouettes, she's amazing!

[@PatriciaDeAnna]

Marina Koria I thought I was the only one that noticed! She stayed in the same spot the entire time. Now that’s a prima ballerina.

[@GrandDuchessT]

Absolutely amazing

[@Steven-hq4mb]

If you look closely, she did.

[@vallygirl9737]

No traveling and perfect form, what a beautiful performance

[@hannat6406]

@@Steven-hq4mb yep, I also noticed. There is a black dot next to her foot, if one concentrates attention on it, one can see when she moved

[@chuuu4610]

The prince is like anti gravity dancing. How? She’s amazing too, she doesn’t travel at all while doing the fouettes.

[@user-xh3nj8vu1n]

I BELIEVE I CAN FLY ~~~~~

[@jamilla777]

i literally had that exact same profile picture when i was i fourth grade

[@hyeronymus]

@@jamilla777 oof

[@rawr9077]

I move like all over the place 😂

[@antonellapacheco7438]

ikr

[@valeriepagendarm6376]

That finish is exquisite. Chills when she pulls her hand away in that last moment and places it triumphantly away from the prince.

[@wolferl5]

Valerie Pagendarm yes. perfection.

[@lindypierce3766]

Gave me chills and brought me to tears! Exquisite!!!

[@MR_Mocha_Major]

I screamed!!!! It was the cherry on top.

[@nicolesophie4833]

Valerie Pagendarm she was all like, “gotcha bitch” lol

[@imsohawtomdzii5869]

That feature is a hint that that is not odette

[@krowapaulinka4351]

Love her smirk after finishing the 32 fouettes, like "hell yeah, nailed it!" :D

[@CountryCowboy008]

Which is in line with the Black Swan's character haha

[@hridakshipareek1418]

@@CountryCowboy008 She's an arrogant sorceress after all 😃

[@harleec1190]

What timestamp?

[@modestincognito544]

1:04

[@novemberninth4392]

YESSS!

[@yc4712]

Can we take a moment and appreciate the jealousy well-played by the polish princess from 1:25 onwards. made my day. love the drama and details going on

[@karenkaren3189]

I went back, Beatriz has a stunningly expressive face.

[@pinkwings8036]

Nice catch, that's hilarious!

[@tamorathepurple]

Haha thanks for pointing it out, Beatriz is just great! One of my favourite dancers with the royal ballet.

[@athenaspanos1182]

Love her

[@deenagara9151]

I also like how she gave Siegfried a "You're regret this later on!" look, which ultimately becomes a foreshadowing moment for Siegfried.

[@thenhalessays]

I love the smug look the black swan dancers always have after they finish that turn sequence.

[@isobelduncan]

It's part of the character.

[@ciderspider2476]

She deserves to feel smug, she is amazing.

[@allyebravo]

As they should lol

[@hakulives2613]

If you can do 32 fouettes in a row, you've EARNED a bit of smugness, I say.

[@elsagreen1476]

"Yep, I'm THAT bitch."

[@roisinnigcrainn7722]

Can we just appreciate _her lines_ at that final pose. _Her lines._

[@mamtasahu286]

I dont get it

[@andreafernandez6677]

@@mamtasahu286 as in, the lines and angles she makes with her torso and limbs Truly brilliant, the entire interpretation!

[@drunkydrunk2351]

Perfect angle.. X3

[@melissatranfield4054]

Haven't seen a finish better than this.

[@sarahvera3877]

when odile came out i started whooping and cheering cos U ALREADY KNOW WHATS ABOUT TO GO DOWN

[@varianbond]

Sarah Vera SAME

[@britneyzzshadow1716]

What

[@andrearomero4028]

Lmaooo yes

[@KateDenthimamai]

And tha smirk when she finishes them is EVERYTHING.

[@reneeaquino1790]

I KNOW RIGHT??? P.S. Congrats for 1K likes!!

[@oliverharryjames1929]

Plenty of praise for the principals, and it's wholly justified - they are both gorgeous, but can I'd like to add a detail.... Notice Beatrix Stix-Brunell as the Polish Princess, seated on the stage left. The expression on her face - if looks could kill! Brilliant acting. "Who is this imposter trying to steal our Princess?"

[@stirfry3018]

*prince

[@catstrawford]

That expression is priceless. #Mood

[@laurajohnson833]

Oh, yes - you can 100% read the "who the eff is this chick?!" on her face during the entire act. Beatriz Stix-Brunell is a treasure.

[@chroniclesofcarissa]

I just truly love Beatrix!!

[@ber1779]

@@laurajohnson833 I love how even through she’s covered in red and gold she still can’t take the attention from the prince to Odile. Her obnoxiously large crown and gold color make it seem like she was the one to steal his heart (if Odette didn’t exist) IF Odile didn’t show up. It’s like she was expecting to win, and was a strong contender as she’s in a tutu and not full length dress as well

[@c.isaksenviguier]

0:37 Here’s the iconic 32 fouettés💙

[@shirleykarrutheos7392]

I did count 34 Tremendous 32. Must be right. ❤️🌹👑

[@c.isaksenviguier]

Yea but they say it is supposed to be 32😅😊

[@LuizFilipeLucchiari]

@@shirleykarrutheos7392 you technically say 32 because it is four counts of 8 (four phrases) of turns... How you fill those four counts is the magic.

[@wangjerry5752]

The boy dances like he is flying through the air, and the girl is like the spinning ballerina on a musical box, but better! Impressive and beautiful!

[@panchish]

WHEN SHE DID THE BADASS 32 FOUTTES AND THEN WALKED AWAY SMILING LIKE IT WAS NOTHING

[@izzy1221]

I get dizzy just watching them. His facials are on point!

[@kathymyers7279]

Isagail his facials are weird!

[@isabella-sd1fe]

I love that last flourish with her hand. It's like a magician after she's pulled off her trick and the audience has bought the illusion. Bravo.

[@Kagealage]

utterly obsessed with her wicked little glance back at her father at 1:27, and the smaller one at 1:42. she's got the prince hook, line, and sinker and she knows it.

[@pinkwings8036]

As lovely as Vadim and Marianela are, this set is COMPLETELY STUNNING! John Macfarlane has created this beautifully opulent scene and I am here for it. What a great new production!

[@erikahansen6959]

I noticed that as well! Some sets are so bland! Not that they need to steal the show, but it doesn't hurt!

[@amybaker4654]

I saw this production when it was broadcast to cinema's,the costumes and sets are wonderful and there is sort of prologue anda new finale which add to the beauty of the whole thing.

[@jonboyjon1976]

It was amazing. They managed to make it switch so quickly from opulence to decay the moment Siegfried declared his love for Odile. I don't know how they managed it.

[@pinkwings8036]

They shift the lighting during that final lift, that's how they make it look so suddenly dark and dreary. Odette's fate is sealed, and the lighting reflects it.

[@karenkaren3189]

All the little things, like when she glances at Rothbart at the end for confirmation of her triumph, and THEN elegantly flings her arm and head backwards.😌

[@peiyentsai6430]

Most people are talking about Marianela's 32 fouettes, which absolutely insane, but just look at the prince's technique at 1:05! It's on point!

[@YGhappyvirus]

they literally don't even travel omfg my brain is broken

[@creskiy7398]

he’s a left turner and that makes me love him even more perfect

[@leandragiesbrecht3060]

Same here

[@meghanmcdowell8831]

omg same 🤧 left turners unite!

[@hollyyuyi]

*does 32 fouettes en pointe without moving* Me- * can do a double pirouette on flat on a very good day*

[@zixiong681]

same... I'm better at jumping than I am at turning and holy cow I suffer

[@mademoiselleeugenie]

Vadim is so elegant ♥ perfect lines ♥

[@miraroche147]

Muntagirov, yes, massive yes please. But watch Zakharova and Rodkin. Case closed. But Muntagirov..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shirleykarrutheos7392]

My most favourite Male Dancer, no one like him to me. His Tours Spins Elevations and Cabrioles to die for, always with a joyous smile except Act2 Giselle. 👑❤️🌹💯

[@samiramoreira5938]

Her fouettes are beautiful ❤️

[@swampfolk2526]

her hands are awful. She is too old for this role.

[@moonlightchill4538]

@@swampfolk2526 her hands are awful? Now thats a joke, stop being a hater honey

[@automnejoy5308]

How does she get her leg up so high and clean every time?? Holy crap...

[@angelikakowalska2312]

I still can't believe I saw them live. It was the best Easter Monday of my life❤

[@tiziana327]

Dove l’hai vista la Nunez?

[@jenniferl.8111]

Idk why, but as a kid I always liked the black swan’s part more.

[@lisacs83]

I didn't think I could love a partnership more than Marianela with Thiago, but I think "Vadream" has most certainly become my new favourite. He's just... perfection. And the two of them together... perfection squared!

[@eurekamreum5458]

I think I still like Thiago a little bit more, but Vadim did an excellent job!

[@shirleykarrutheos7392]

No-one like Va(dream). I know the level of his extremely hardwork. Stretches himself to the max workwise. Non Stop. Deserves much acclamation👑🌹

[@sassy1970sy]

Definitely the best partnership in ballet. They create magical together

[@Girlhead]

The feeling of relief after you pull these off without making a mistake must be immense.

[@mightbclayer]

you know she’s a great dancer when it actually looks like her pointe shoe is an extension of her foot. beautiful!

[@twinklepopp7]

THAT suspension at the end.... marianela is killing it! she is totally in control.

[@Alexis-bs7ep]

Never have I seen a male dancer so graceful! He looks like he's just floating!

[@jolene648]

the prince looks so happy to be dancing and that’s so soft 🥺

[@brunafadul6779]

Marianela is always beautiful to watch. She is a work of art! And Vadim has the most beautiful lines. Love them together

[@islandhorsetaker]

The thing I'm most grateful for in Liam Scarlett's production (aside from the corps de ballet finally getting tutus) is the principals standing out against the background in Act 3. The old background was pretty and all but it was so dark, the dancers blended into it...

[@k1amc3]

Oh my god I don't think I've seen many dancers stay so close to one spot during so many turns...She nails it

[@music-discovery]

I think that Marianela is the best Black Swan I have ever seen. At the end of her perfectly timed and executed fouettes, she still has the presence of mind to smirk at the Prince. Her port-de-bras is perfectly controlled throughout the fouettes. She also makes the most of every bit of choreography that the coda contains. Absolutely fantastic, world-class dancing: wow!

[@LuizFilipeLucchiari]

Marianela is my favorite ballerina. So musical, so much artistry, so technical... it is really a joy to watch her every time.

[@sallygardiner7150]

Wow! Vadream too, not an inch out of place. They are both so elegant, I could watch them all night. Matchless ballet pairing made in heaven.

[@pennysteckhan7437]

His movements, the leaps especially, have such grace. Breathtaking.

[@mcherry3.147]

calmest fouettes i have ever seen. also very technical, I absolutely loved them!

[@shofiemahowyn]

@1:00 the little smirk she gives when she passes off to him is AMAZING

[@Olivia-gr8sk]

I will freaking cry if this doesn't get released on DVD

[@tobyfinney768]

Here is the full show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl6lcpyYqJlmhqM

[@shirleykarrutheos7392]

You may know by now, its already on DVD watch out for the Marianela and Vadim version, as there are others. Enjoy.!!!

[@claudiaferrier6914]

Marianela and Vadim are such incredible dancers!! Both have such beautiful technique!!! Pause at 2:00 - It is so beautiful!!

[@carmen9330]

They´re gorgeous together...His lines..her lines..So happy to have seen this at opening night, bravo👏💕!!!

[@dishsoapsasha9869]

It feels like there is no friction with air when he jumps, only gravity pulling him down

[@saulebaipsys9907]

they are literally one of the best pairs I’ve ever seen together

[@floral2875]

Marianela Nunez is just amazing in every single role that comes her way

[@vlove562]

I love how she snaps her hand away from him at the end - love the attitude! Lol.

[@lazylazier479]

my favorite thing about this production is that the incredibly acted jealousy of the other princess' during the entire ball act after odile shows up, which you can catch a small bit of around 1.25 ! Small details really bring the entire show to life

[@bayleebullinger7618]

His lines were stunning and he was actually flying. It was beautiful and gave me chills

[@picoparadox461]

I don't know anything about ballet, I know that fouetté is a very complicated and iconic movement, but the fact that the prince has to have one leg raised all the time while he spins seems almost as hard as the fouetté and really impresses me.

[@dawnwelch6579]

All I could think of was how absolutely light light LIGHT the Prince was in his dancing! Effortless...incredible!

[@sydneyquinn570]

he really looks his shoes are enchanted with feather falling. hes so graceful i mean how the heck do you slowly come down from jumping the aerodynamics are amazing i love this.

[@_ray_4]

Nela’s musicality never seizes to amaze me , even during the fouettés she doesn’t lose them 🖤 I love watching her

[@ez88uc]

I wish I could 'like' this a thousand times. Vadim is flawless... the height and control of this performance is astonishing.

[@rlatimer10]

Marianela is such an amazing prima ballerina!

[@bernigamboa7787]

I saw him once I think in El Conol in Argentina and wow did he jump, he wasn’t even the main character and everyone was clapping every time he was on stage. Next day the performance was on the news, truly amazing.

[@brookefurniss7652]

it's the perfectly executing like 30 fouettes en pointe without travelling for me. she's incredible!

[@voraciousreader3341]

Brilliant and exquisite! Their technical levels are off the chart, but they’re so _musical,_ individually and together!

[@laurajohnson833]

Marianela and Vadim make this look effortless which is just incredible and the fact that you can see the "who the eff is this chick" written all over Beatriz Stix-Brunell's Polish Princess' face (not to mention getting to see Romany's expressive beauty as a cygnet and in the exquisite corps de ballet) and the performance by the orchestra... just, omg there's a reason this is hands down my favorite production of Swan Lake.

[@sofia_rms]

They're both so incredible. But omg this guy's abilities are out of this world!!

[@FlashakaViolet]

When she removes her hand from his! Incredible

[@antonellaromero_upc1564]

Marianela and Vadim are becoming my favorite ballet couple the more I see of them.

[@keiradorey7758]

Those were the cleanest turns I’ve EVER seen in my whole entire life. no 🧢

[@Es3iya]

Not only the dance, but look at the decorations, the costumes.. it all creates something so surreal, like being in a completely different planet.

[@TheJaydeepang]

only if I worked a little bit harder, i could be the stairs in the background

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

Thank you for posting Marianela and Vadim dancing this difficult choreography with obvious expertise but also pleasure. Both dancers are wonderful. C❤❤❤

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Marianela.... diosaaaa!!! What a goddess!! And Vadim is in no wise behind her ... talk about flawless.

[@MelissaMui]

marianela is so beautiful! she makes everything look effortless

[@vava4820]

I'm gonna cry this is so perfect

[@dustinponthier9901]

I've never seen anything more beautiful and exquisite!!! These two magnificent dancers have completely stolen my heart!!!

[@berni1602]

I've always loved this part of the ballet, when I was young I was part of my city's Swan Lake's performance (I just stood near the queen during act I) but we didn't show up until the end of act III, so my friends and I always watched this part, counting the fouettes. It was wonderful, really wonderful.

[@havantgirl]

I don’t get tired of watching this! I’m really glad the ROH uploaded this bit. Goosebumps

[@gwendolinechione]

Jesus, they are spectacular. Gave me hella goose bumps. I am gonna have to see Nunez perform in real life someday. I am in love.

[@ludovicapinto7273]

Marianela was simply amazing I can’t stop watching this! I love her so much🤩❤️

[@DreamingButterfree.22]

His fluidity is like water and he's so graceful, wow.

[@amywalker7575]

As all-around stunning as Odile's performance was, the Prince took my breath away. He was so masterful that when Odile entered, I barely noticed. When she did, I blinked: "Who's this?"

[@rawr9077]

These two dancers are my literal favorites they are so good at what they do and they always look like they are enjoying themselves 😊

[@Clarissa_M]

This is so pleasant. The dancing, the costumes, the set, the music. It all comes together.

[@nefwaenre]

i'm late to this, but my gosh is Vadim absolutely fantastic!! The poise, those perfect turns! And that turn in the end, was absolute gold! So glad i got to watch this. ♥

[@dida8252]

I love the prince. his facial expressions and his leaps are so light and cute

[@hailsh2029]

If gravity wasn't a thing that guy's jumps would sail him to the moon

[@minissa2009]

I think multiple fouettes lose something when they're not placed with the music, but OMG she does them as close to "on a dime" as I've ever seen. Is the DVD out yet?

[@ahobbit1273]

At the top of those jumps, he seemed to hover in the air for a moment! And how she did all those spins in a row and didn't get dizzy amazes me. This entire piece is danced with stunning grace and skill!

[@user-ql4ci8zw2k]

Прекрасное исполнение. Лебединое озеро - лучший балет в мире!!!!

[@Omarsh1692]

the ending of this version it's the best and one of the saddest

[@hugod9131]

he was a fairy 🧚

[@sopranosd]

Mind blowing. Nunez sticks like magic in one spot even as she does 7000 fouettés! Her precision and dynamic stretch into every gesture is captivating. And Muntagirov, well. Just gorgeous.

[@gracechica14]

Absolute. Perfection. Ballet can’t get better than this

[@wengen2007]

Some of the best dancing you'll ever see. Magic.

[@anne12453C]

She will always be my queen 😍👑She's history

[@yandynestorperez7501]

I see .... Hmmm

[@swampfolk2526]

Вот именно с таким возрастом пора уйти в историю.

[@mojneme]

They both are such a wonderful dancers and if I can say a perfect duo as they look so beautiful together. It was such a pleasure to see this in cinema.

[@nicolereding7234]

My favorite variation and coda danced by two outstanding and gorgeous dancers❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

Wow. Light as air. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@dtrix10kc]

Watching this in 2020. That was sheer perfection. Absolutely magnificent.

[@Kristina-dt1lw]

marianela’s fouettés is so perfect damn

[@kualumpurzagreb3408]

Fabulous !! Absolutely magnificent. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lauranarvaezgonzalez817]

Who was the person with mental problems that gives unlike to this video??????

[@maiteagustina9934]

Odette.

[@sallygardiner7150]

She hasn't moved even a tiny bit off the spot! Incredible. That is why she is the Queen!