The Evolution of Ballet | Darcey Bussell | TEDxYouth@CLSG

Celebrated ballerina Darcey Bussell CBE discusses the evolution of ballet and the strong female role models that pioneered the art form. Additionally Bussell talks about her career and her last public performance at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.
Darcey Bussell is a world renowned prima ballerina. Because she started professional ballet training much later than her companions, Darcey had to work extremely hard to raise her technique to the standard of her peers. Despite this initial set back, she flourished and became the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principal dancer, aged 20. Besides her successful dancing career, which included a performance at the 2012 Olympic's Closing Ceremony, she has modelled for De Beers and Vogue, written a series of children's books and appeared as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
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[@pedinurse1]

Darcey Bussell owns Tchaikovsky's PPD by Balanchine, it is an exquisite example of what pure ballet is all about, she always has dances so beautifully and with such passion

[@londawarren8278]

What grit she had to continue on to a fabulous career after being told she didn't fit the mold. My ambition had been a ballet career but I was just the opposite - was told that I was too short and too shapely and, sadly, I gave up. But it's still my love. Have seen Fonteyn and Baryshnikov in person, so I am satisfied.

[@JR-gh8lp]

Wow, I looove Darcy Bussell, my favorite ballerina when I was growing up and the most beautiful graceful strong and healthy dancer. Such an amazing life and inspiration.

[@sstringfellowc]

Is anyone else having difficulty with the sound being too low?

[@oxoelfoxo]

terribly low. had to skip the video

[@angiesong2009]

putting off the flame part makes me wanna cry...... and i haven't even seen any of Darcey Bussell's performances...(going to right now)

[@mauriceupton1474]

One could learn much about mental and physical strength from Dame Darcey Bussell. Dame Darcey has the constitution of a battleship.

[@evyarossann911]

Anna Pavlova is my favorite.....there is a book of anna pavlova's biography"The dancing star: anna pavlova" I think all ballet lovers should read it it's an inspirational edition

[@lillian9445]

Darcy has been my inspiration since I was 8 years old 😍

[@bluedancelilly]

Her timeline is a little off. It began in Italy as balletos in the 1400s, then moved to France in the 1500s as Baroque dance, then Louis XIV evolved it into a staged art form during the 1600s. It didn't only begin 300 years ago which would've put it in the 1700s and it began much sooner than Louis' day long banquets.

[@aina-louisacarter4201]

bluedance lilly I was thinking the same thing....

[@sofiabn1103]

Yes, very confused. Louis XIV wasn't on 18th century and you, dear, didn't start ballet on 21st century!!!

[@laylanahar]

me too

[@sophiedj6344]

She said, „Classical ballet is over 300 years old.”

[@jsl1952]

first time I saw her dance, she amazed me and loved her ever since.

[@jacobfulcher1083]

I absolutely love this!!! Amazing!

[@vickyrobinson6429]

YES QUEEN DARCY

[@elleromanovafermanpevel2127]

Darcey she looks so pretty, and she's a good person

[@lucyrosevelt5274]

Brava Darcy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mariamihailik5310]

Omg this was done at my school!

[@susanpaul4752]

Maybe Darcy shares Tchai Pas with Tyler of the NYCBallet? They are both fabulous!

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

What an amazing talk. What ballet was that clip from?

[@VetsrisAuguste]

Does anyone know the name of the first film she showed with baroque re-creations?

[@aina-louisacarter4201]

It started in the 18th century? I thought it started in the 15th

[@Trallalinda08]

... want to listen and learn however the audio must be faulty at her point ... cannot get volume.. sad

[@mayita606]

Lousy audio , pity

[@danmalic6688]

what a sweet personality......so childish and innocent on the outside, yet a volcano inside

[@kgx29]

Sad that her ingrained rivalry kept Ms. Bussell from even mentioning the “French ballerina” by name. She is no footnote. She was, of course, the often imitated, but never matched, Sylvie Guillem.

[@gabrielaustin940]

i guess I am pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to watch new tv shows online?

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@Markus Kelvin Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it !!

[@brendadufaur37]

Wow. I'm so glad this great ballerina didnt accept the no's.

[@patricialivingston5349]

Darcy is so incredible, humble, down to earth with exquisite ballet.

[@kathycho9748]

Darcy was saying Pas De Deux's became more creative.

[@AbbyMaskell]

I had an add for Ted before this

[@ArtforArtsSake-kt1sk]

In the time of Degas the young women were seen as high class prostitutes, poorly paid and no real power and you could choose to be with one after the performance, that is what Degas is doing there. There is a salon behind the main stage at L'Opera in Paris where Degas did his now famous pastels and where the men made private liaisons with the young women dancers. Traditional Ballet even today is extremely rigid in its training and discipline. You have to have both a mind of steel as well as body of an athlete.

[@HamelinSong]

I can't hear a thing...

[@samanthabonales]

why does she remind me of the mom from parent trap .. ?

[@grantcatuna1856]

damn why they start blasting the music on her like that lmaooo

[@v.prestorpnrcrtlcrt2096]

cant hear a word. Volume on high. PASS!!!!

[@spndx66]

I believe that this exposition sorely lacks any credible feministic analysis of and insights into the power differential that did (and does still) exist between the men behind ballet’s creation and control and the women who were its essence, both male performance producers and managers and male audiences. Degas might have been enchanted with ballet women, going behind the scenes to capture more intimate glimpses into their realities.

[@lilianamascarenas3259]

Disappointing. She must be a great ballerina, but actually knows nothing about ballet history. Her talk is full of imprecise facts.

[@Caskader]

vocal fry

[@HelgaCavoli]

Kinda dead audience there.

[@mariamihailik5310]

It was done at a British secondary school, so I think that maybe cheering or extra enthusiasm would be a bit much.

[@fadigeorges]

This woman is sexist

[@fabiesque]

such a lovely woman and such poor fashion taste....