THE BEST BARYSHNIKOV (COMPILATION PART 1)

[@lesliefrappier5260]

I saw Baryshikov dance when he was a young man recently defected from the USSR to Canada. He joined the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (my hometown company) and I had season tickets. I had no idea what I was about to see that night, and I sat through the performance with my eyes bugging out and my mouth hanging open. He did things that no human being should be able to do. I feel so blessed to have had that incredible opportunity.

[@BrianBruise]

Hi Leslie: FYI - Baryshnikov's sojourn at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet is not included in his entry on Wikipedia. I'm not sure how to do it, but Wiki is open to public input, correction and the like if you want to remedy this oversight.

[@lorakarlash248]

в Канаде, и в США в тот период,-балет был намного слабее , чем в СССР) Барышников -был всего лишь одним из солистов Кировского. Были лучше него танцовщики и в ГАБТе, и в Кировском. Когда в США остался Саша Годунов, то уже и Барышников- не столь впечатлял даже американского зрителя. Все познается в сравнение.Если сравнения и выбора нет,то хороший профессиональный танцор - может казаться вершиной) Если бы Михаил не остался на ЗАПАДЕ, то о нем не так много говорили бы и в мире, и в РОССИИ)50% его успеха- успех танцовщика-невозвращенца...

[@lorakarlash248]

in Canada, and in the USA at that time, the ballet was much weaker than in the USSR) Baryshnikov was just one of Kirovsky's soloists. The dancers were better than him both in the Bolshoi and the Kirovsky Theater. When Sasha Godunov stayed in the USA, even Baryshnikov was not so impressed even by the American audience. Everything is known in comparison. If there is no comparison and choice, then a good professional dancer might seem like the peak) If Mikhail had not stayed in the WEST, then he would not have been talked about so much in the world or in RUSSIA) 50% of his success is success defector dancer ...

[@ingid369]

@@lorakarlash248 BS

[@pamelajordan5948]

Yes yes yes!!!!!!

[@heathermcdougall8023]

He's the only dancer as a classical musician, that dances "in time". He lands on time, he jumps on time.

[@ТатьянаОрлова-ц5ш]

Согласна. Великолепно слышит музыку. Любое движение в такт. Хорошая координация. Это безусловно его талант как танцора.

[@Gabi310]

Clearly, Baryshnikov still has no rival today, I doubt that he ever will. He becomes the music like no one else. His style is effortless yet super powerful, his technique is flawless, his hang time is almost supernatural, and he is a very expressive performer whose love and joy of dancing is absolutely fascinating.

[@Emy-fv5ny]

I can see on the video he was magical and special.

[@victoriapresser3569]

Yes, it's the effortlessness that is so utterly breathtaking, as if for him, dancing is like breathing.

[@alainspiteri502]

Patrick dupond 78-1983 = Baryschnikov 100-100

[@rmp7400]

@@victoriapresser3569 He clearly was enjoying himself while amidst his flawless executions; & made his art APPEAR effortless: THAT...was the real job!

[@clebossstudio1705]

​@@alainspiteri502no not yet

[@ludmilalomia8132]

Потрясающе! Великолепно! Бесподобно! Великий! Долгих лет и благополучия!

[@sneedle252]

The combination of strength and grace is amazing. Built like a tank, drifting on air.

[@ottomobile64]

Not just his exquisite technique and stage presence that impress me but I’ve never seen such perfect control of every movement.

[@nozognocry]

Today they use to dance lot better. Don't forget his length too.

[@Palatinate-o5d]

@@nozognocry Which movements and jumps exactly are better today, and in what way?

[@nozognocry]

@@Palatinate-o5d oh, come on..

[@jvallas]

During the slow motion, I was noting how perfectly his feet hit every position.

[@Qwerty-db1js]

@@nozognocry Are you sure dancers today dance better? They seem to dance either too fast, too strong or too high. My opinion only. Maybe Calvin Royal III is an exception. He's a lyric dancer who genuinely dances gracefully.

[@MariaHerrera-ln1uu]

GENIO, GENIO, GENIO POR SIEMPRE!!!! ES UN DELEITE PARA LA VISTA Y EL ALMA VERTE DANZAR !!! ❤❤❤

[@FirstLast-iv2tc]

His ability to stop on a dime after these huge moves is simply amazing.

[@ТатьянаПол-ю1ъ]

Великолепный действенный танец и грандиозная техника Великого Михаила Барышникова 🎉❤

[@elenarybinarybina7235]

Просто магия, глаз не оторвать, завораживает его танец

[@jonnarobinson7541]

IMO, the best male ballet dancer ever. Not only is he artistic, but his technique is perfection.

[@ghosttsohg7861]

i fold. i can’t bring that to the table

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

I loved taking ballet classes as a child. He is the best!!!

[@RedEyeification]

Schaufuss was better than Barryshnikov.

[@panchitaobrian1660]

@@RedEyeification no he wasn't but he was pretty amazing, too )

[@lorakarlash248]

для классического танцовщика хорошей школы- мало)Для современного танца- Михаил подходит больше. В СССР, в РОССИИ, требования к танцовщику классического балета, гораздо выше, чем в Америке. Михаил- был слишком маленького роста, поэтому имел очень узкое артистическое амплуа в балетах.Очень плохо для дуэтов, когда танцовщик ниже балерины. Танцовщик упрощает поддержки и подкрутки. Короткие пропорции тела не позволяют удлинять линию поз, а жесты и движения - смотрятся по-детски.

[@geraldinedemange541]

The best for ever.

[@jbyeats]

This man was born to DANCE . His poise , his stage presense & his control all added to his magnificent technique - simply take one's breath away. He has perfected his talent through huge dedication and practice from a very young age. He makes the impossible - look very easy. We have to salute his greatest .

[@jwilton2909]

I saw most of Baryshnikov’s performances in NYC in the 80’s and it was always an amazing spectacle for me. I was and remain a high level gymnastics coach and a 6th dan black belt in karate and Jiu Jitsu brown belt, but I had considered Baryshnikov and Bruce Lee to be the most talented performers alive and I still don’t think they have been surpassed to this day. Watching Baryshnikov display his technical mastery was amazing for me and it gave me a deep and abiding appreciation for the importance of technical execution in order to reach the heights of artistic performance and I carried this as the primary objective ever since while teaching gymnastics, martial arts and to a lesser extent trampoline and some diving teaching experiences where my students ventured into diving from gymnastics or trampoline. And this perspective served me very well. I haven’t seen Baryshnikov performances since that time but watching this video has reawakened my appreciation for his talent and abilities. To me Baryshnikov and Bruce Lee stand out as so far ahead of their time that so far nobody has approached their level of skill as yet. Bravo Misha. Bravo.

[@senlaidor4927]

This is another footage... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZObdJupgtiNqKM

[@TheBurgessNetwork]

When I was a kid, back in the 80s and 90s, Baryshnikov was the only ballet dancer I knew by name and the most famous in the world at that time. Legend has it that even though he was short for a male dancer, he had the highest jumps. It would be great if old videos of his performances were digitally remastered. The video quality is poor for a good reason - these clips are 35 years old at least. But after all this time, it still stands - he IS one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time.

[@essiefowler9775]

He seems to fly through the air he’s amazing ❤

[@rossywatanabe8921]

I saw Misha and He was the most wonderful dancer so far the best of all the time .

[@ТатьянаОрлова-ц5ш]

Барышников довел до совершенства мужской танец в классическом балете. Это его личная победа в этом искусстве! До него этого добивались многие танцоры. Но это только ему удалось! ❤

[@claraliz5404]

Нурееву удалось раньше.

[@sofiamacaroni]

​@@claraliz5404нет, у техника у Нуреева не была совершенной.

[@adelekaplan7917]

​@sofiamacaroni maybe not perfect technique but you couldn't take your eyes off him.

[@ПересветПересвет-й9ю]

Васильев

[@adrianamorales1702]

❤💐😃Excellent performances! Misha...Just the BEST DANCER and ARTIST!!!

[@dylanphillips4395]

Saw him dance his Elle with makarova around 1980 ar Covent Garden Whole audience gasped as he leapt up on the famous entrance No one there had seen anything like it and we were a very good audience Just breathtaking Such a Privelige

[@adrianalafitte7720]

Gracias Misha por habernos dado tanto esfuerzo y hermosos espectáculos de verte bailar .

[@ЕкатеринаПетрова-н4г]

Это невероятное,, он летает над сценой. Человек достиг невозможное.

[@Caledoniarose]

Unearthly. One of a kind. Sublime.

[@AndreaIppolitoIppo]

I know nothing about ballet, but man this feels so harmonic, refined, gracious. It's just perfect.

[@jvallas]

You know that much about ballet!

[@nanya8131]

Посмотрите Годунова.

[@ryrify]

My eyes cannot believe what they see when I watch this man fly. Will there ever be anyone like him???

[@ГалинаЛуточка]

you can endlessly watch how the water flows, how the fire burns and how Baryshnikov dances ))

[@ЕкатеринаПетрова-н4г]

Я очень люблю барышникова и годунова,,мне не важна Их война, они мне нужны.. Как и великие танцовщицы

[@artwatch-y9j]

The best!❤

[@vlad9076]

Still the best. His musicality, intellect, his incredible proportions, everything is perfect! Спасибо Миша! Ты лучший!

[@Nina_6621]

He is beautiful.

[@princehal2542]

The longer I live and have watched some of the best companies and dancers around the world, I more I appreciate Baryshnikov’s skill and artistry. Truly exceptional.

[@ArtbyL763]

The way he moves he doesn’t even look like he’s breaking a sweat. He makes it look that easy. The height he gets is amazing and he’s as light as a feather when he lands

[@ТатьянаАлексеева-в4т]

Ай да, Миша, подстать Нурееву, школе Пушкина браво! Молодец, приходил на помощь Рудольфу, когда он не мог танцевать с травмой

[@marygoodson4920]

I saw him first in the 1970's after he defected, the I hit to see him in Giselle with Gelsey Kirkland in the early 80's. There will never be anyone more incredible, and I gave seen many wonderful male dancers. Erik Bruhn also had the most beautiful technique, but Misha had EVERYTHING! So exciting.

[@amentetbastet6746]

The Golden Girls brought me here Sophia said "no man should wear tights unless he's Baryshnikov"

[@susancarolhoneywell2436]

Shannon Hill … I agree … if my brain were opened, there would be his legs jumping around, keeping my heart beating.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Amen!

[@ohnalani8012]

Shannon Hill mr young brought me here LOLOL

[@ES-wn4oq]

That's why I came here to search Baryshnikov. I'm in middle of that episode and I just paused it to see. Lol

[@marytarantinoo9118]

He is the cutest and the most physically perfect dancer ever! In my opinion neryeve was great but misha is so wonderful, he stands out as the most proficient dancer ever! Gotta love him!

[@maryv6901]

Absolument merveilleux. Beau, raffiné, masculin. Parfait.

[@theofficeguy1000]

The most magnificent dancer ever! He floats and turns with exacting precision, and his bounding leaps seem effortless, like he is dancing on the moon!

[@blindeyeshater]

The movie White Nights! Check it out, great movie and made me aware of who he was.

[@7Zealot]

You know, I only came here to catch a glimpse of Baryshnikov because his name is legendary in his craft, and I ended up watching the whole video. I know nothing of ballet, so my opinion means nothing, and the finer points of his skill are lost on me. Despite this, I am immediately moved to say that he is brilliant. He looks perfect. I can't say why, I don't have the expertise. But the word that comes to mind as I watch him is "perfect."

[@okzsub949]

Had the same experience my friend.

[@ingalujerenko7906]

Hi is a God of dance

[@john-boy4283]

I'm kind of like you, but you can see his athleticism. With now I had tried it as it would help in other sports

[@Лиля-е3к]

Why you say his name is legendary? Other than in the world or dance ? Or I didnt understand

[@vihaze6725]

Same. I know absolutely nothing about dance, and even I can see that he's extraordinary.

[@lucianacremaschini4044]

Semplicemente grandioso ILPIU grande di tutti!!!! ❤️🇮🇹👋👋👋👋

[@lucianacremaschini4044]

Grande grande grande

[@andreinagrillo819]

Misha Barishonikov fantastico!! Rudolf Nurayvev e lui i migliori del mondo!! Precisione tecnica fantasia grazia e movenze nella danza perfette!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@НінаБойко-н9д]

!!!!!!!+++ Почти все исполняемые партии Барышниковым отмечены своеобразием его творческой индивидуальности!!! В каждой партии артист стремится выявить логику развития образа, найти своё , нетрадиционное решение ! Умение продумать и воплотить свой замысел, острое и точное чувство стиля, выработанный в процессе упорной работы, безукоризненно строгий вкус - всё это сделало Барышникова интересным актёром -- танцовщиком!!!

[@angele810]

Exactement!

[@ГалинаЛуточка]

абсолютно! я читала его книгу "Барышников на работе" как поэму

[@moniquedamiaens5497]

Geweldig deze sublieme lichamelijke prestatie

[@Инкогнито-х7п]

Такие танцоры рождаются раз в сто лет. Браво. И спасибо его первым советским учителям

[@ВалентинаОнищенко-ш9ъ]

Трудолюбие и талант!Главная составояющая успеха!

[@galinashevchenko3898]

Спасибо автору за великолепную подборку. Барышников - талантище! Браво!

[@BlackAmberMoon]

His technical mastery is still unsurpassed.

[@robertacolarette1594]

The man could do anything. The control, not a falter or any move out of place. The height he reaches. What a thrill to see him “fly”. He is jaw dropping. What a legacy! Has anyone since come close?

[@waitwhat564]

He has to be the best dancer ever in the world. Imo. Just impeccably beautiful!!

[@frannieo1707]

Perfection on two legs.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@doris6526]

Ese acorde perfecto en tercera del Quijote. MISHA+

[@MariaHerrera-ln1uu]

!! THE BEST FOREVER !! THE ONE!!!! ❤

[@ЛюдмилаСевастополь-ы4у]

Гениально одаренный!!! ❤💐👏

[@jbcollinsleclercq]

Oh my God!! Scintillating !!! thank you !!

[@Tiffany-Rose]

The Corsario piece is crazy 😲😲👏👏👏

[@markymark3340]

Wow even all those years ago he still does it better then the best now , even though there are better turnouts ,feet and flexibility no one compares to baryshnikov

[@brendatroth3860]

What a beautiful specimen of a male. He may be only 5'5" tall but what a powerful man/dancer he is!

[@christinecallahan5512]

He's not only the greates genius of all times, he's also so unbelievable GOOD LOOKING... ....he also is a gentle and very pleasant person.....

[@agnesszilagyi4911]

A tánc zsenije, hihetetlen erő , elegancia, könnyedség , pontosság , szorgalom

[@magnacz]

Those eyes that intensive look into the soul of the person infront of him. He wasnt interested in cliches or some niceties. Such an interesting unusual human being.

[@mildredgrossman5653]

I saw him the very early 80's, it was magical, yes he is one of the greatest male dancers of all time. He floated through the air.

[@yvonnevarenne7510]

Quelle merveille!!! Unique

[@jgilc2691]

I've always been amazed by the speed in which he covered the entire stage. From one end to the other. Ahhhhh...the incredible height in his jumps.

[@LB-px9td]

Nureyev was excellent, but even he could not match Baryshnicov’s excellence and elegance

[@marinellabakken7491]

As you say, Nureyev was really great, but Baryshnicov even better.

[@ValeriaTorrre]

😮hace mil siglos que no lo veía , es que cuenta con una coordinación espectacular ❤❤❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alisafun4160]

He is breath taking

[@albertazeri3580]

Браво великому Барышникову !

[@agatagarcia8065]

👏👏👏👏👏👏!!! Bravo Mijhail!!! Esperando ser YO... ❤❤❤❤🎉

[@BaileyDerby]

People don’t teach technique like this anymore, it’s a shame. He is so strong and so solid in his foundation. Something the ballet world is really lacking now. Ballet has started to become a show of flexibility tricks with no foundational training.

[@46foryounger]

The man came from the Russian Ballet. I mean you don’t get any better training. The Russians don’t play.

[@ransomcoates546]

Same thing has happened with opera singers, only worse.

[@baroqueobama6199]

I guess you have not seen Vadim Muntigirov before.

[@gabrielagarcia7139]

Simply lovely

[@BCrix1]

He is flying - pure magic!🌠

[@voichita1958]

Without any hesitation - THE BEST ! Of all times !

[@ghosttsohg7861]

definitely interesting how he portrays the movement of the human body and he’s so freaking NIMBLE

[@silviad7589]

Eccezionale! Grandissimo.

[@GB-gq3we]

КРАСАВЕЦ МИХАИЛ. И НИЧЕГО ЕМУ НЕ МЕШАЕТ ! БРАВО !

[@eugeniobarrancoperez8718]

El mejor bailarin de todos los tiemp0z😊

[@jayendepersil6607]

Ah! Splendiferous! Never will there ever be better.

[@carolep4855]

Other dancers have technique, Mikhail has heart. I could watch him dance for hours!

[@ВалентинаЗдражевская-я5щ]

Красота неописуемая!Отточено всё до совершенства!❤

[@StacyStephenson-z8y]

He was a truly extraordinary dancer!!!!!!!

[@natalieweiss5193]

I would give a year of my life just to see this man walk across a street

[@katherineb9763]

Go to Steps NYC on 74th and Broadway. he often comes in to take Nancy Bielski's 11: 30 a.m. open class.

[@PeacherLiz]

@@katherineb9763 I hope he's still in New York throughout Covid ❤️

[@kristynerosier2734]

Same

[@AnneMeredith-i1j]

I never tire of watching this tribute to the magnificent Rudolf Nureyev, whom I met several times when he danced in Australia. A great artist, highly intelligent and very charming. So kind to me and so patient. I cherish the autographs and the memories. You will never be forgotten Rudi and there will never be anyone like you. God bless you and keep you safe for all eternity. Anne and the flowers from Giselle.

[@skyemomc3108]

I was fortunate to see him dance once and he was truly the master. It was as if he came leaping out of nowhere and sent your heart racing. Genius

[@audepons2705]

Barishnikov for ever

[@silcorradi9219]

sin ningun lugar a dudas el mejor bailarin del mundo ,se desliza ( Sin aparente esfuerzo) por el aire y el suelo sin que pareciera hacer ningun esfuerzo......Es increible y esta a años luz de los otros bailarines terrenales. Un fenomeno privilegiaddo. Un elegido de los dioses

[@doris6526]

Así es,un Elegido!

[@jillibeens57]

Misha could alter gravity. I get chills just watching him.

[@nonipopescu9390]

The best!!!

[@maggiewagner6950]

Quite simply - Perfection.

[@robertacolarette1594]

He could absolutely fly. He’s brilliant. His incredible power, strength and control when he sticks a landing every-time after a massive leap is just unbelievable. The greatest!

[@doris6526]

Es maravilloso.Veo sus videos cientos de veces ... no puedo alejar mis ojos de Misha! Feliz Cumpleaños!

[@Sarcastic_Wino]

it is very rare I will pay money to go see someone perform...My youngest sister, as a birthday gift took me to see Harry Connick Jr...WONDERFUL!...the ONLY person I would spend money on is to see Misha dance!! Very rare anyone comes into MY life I would actually go see....Mikhail...my sweet Lord in Heaven, you KNOW I would pay to go see him dance....beautifully gifted!!

[@victoriasaper1625]

Sine qua non!! Thanks so much for posting the early footage from what was then the Soviet Union. I was fortunate to see him many times in the 70s and when he partnered with Makarova, It was sublime!!😊

[@Tlyna1952]

The man always had such grace and strength in his dancing. At times he seemed to defy gravity and hover in the air. Loved to watch him dance.

[@kathleennelson3465]

Strength and sensitivity combined in a perfect way!!!!

[@erroleabrown4317]

Something that they learned put a great deal of time into and tried to stay human and give some personality too some people do such astounding things that your life feels gifted having seen it it’s truely beautiful

[@MyReflectionLucretia]

♥ One of a kind. Beyond comparison!

[@josemartin9974]

C est une pure merveille , la perfection , ,et tellement beau ,.

[@nadezdakorosteleva4925]

Какое великолепие, красота, грация! Проделана колоссальная работа!

[@sheilabloom6735]

Saw him at Kennedy Center several times and he took my breath away. His talent, charisma and humor were all there.

[@ТамараМаксимова-я7э]

Огромное спасибо за предоставленный материал, БРАВО!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@elfirer]

I know crap about dancing and I can see that his technique is out of this world

[@lourdesmilchorena7007]

He is the best dancer ever!!!

[@defrutoscristina266]

! Qué belleza, qué arte¡ Gracias por este hermoso video

[@oldgypsytap]

From the 2019 vantage point...He remains the most truly awesome dancers EVER! His talent shines even brighter today, compared with dancers knocking their brains out, flinging themselves around the floor doing acrobatic tricks and phony hi-drama pretending to be "Artists"...not having a clue what Artistry is. Mischa stands alone....perfection. He was born with the gifts and it was he who took it all to the highest level.

[@oldgypsytap]

...make the word "dancer".

[@Maria-ng5tn]

Счастливы те, кто видел Барышникова на сцене! Это - совершенство.

[@momiamok-v4y]

Ну, не совсем. Танцовщик это в первую очередь - совершенная форма, а Барышникову сильно не хватало роста и пропорций. Пока насмотренности нет - не мешает, но когда смотришь балет часто и ходишь в театр регулярно, то воспринимаешь уже иначе.

[@ОльгаФедотова-у8г]

​@@momiamok-v4yвсего ему хватало, он признан гениальным тановщиком самыми авторитетными в мире профессионалами- хореаграфами и балетными критиками, его обожала публика во всем мире, а ты - обычная совковая бабка, ничегошеньки не понимающая в балете, явная фанатка Годунова, только ваша шайка и несет этот бред про рост, а Годунов и рядом не стоит с гением Барышниковым.