THE NUTCRACKER | Arabian Dance Extended Clip

[@thefreckledcormarant6431]

It amazes me how the Nutcracker has some of the best-known tunes of all time, and yet also contains this piece, with a melody so mysterious and elusive you can’t get it in your head, no matter how many times you listen. It suggests the Frankincense and Myrrh of the Magi to me, and confirms Tchaikovsky is master of the catchy AND uncatchy tune. And done full justice by the dancers. Wonderful.

[@gw8228]

agreed

[@typeorulz]

Yes, this piece and choreography is my favorite part of this ballet. Absolutely enchanting.

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

I totally agree, except the part about the melody. Whenever I stumble across a few bars, the whole piece gets stuck in my head for the next 24 hours

[@nubianfx]

wonderful comment

[@AbigailPoirier]

@@mathildewesendonck7225 Yess! This used to be my least-favorite piece of the suite, probably because of that, but it has really grown on me.

[@matthielijbaart]

wow, refreshing to see professional ballet done on flats! the art of ballet is not only about dancing on pointe.

[@JayCaesar]

Agreed! She is so elegant, no need for pointe

[@lourdesgyan]

Absolutely agree, sensual, great technique, and dance dance!

[@kristinechambers9860]

Yes! When dancers have such beautiful feet and high releves you don't miss the pointe shoes. She doesn't need them to prove what a a great ballerina she is! This is so lovely.

[@neldormiveglia1312]

As a ballet fan, I LOVE pointe from a visual perspective, but I sometimes do wish it wasn't a thing because of how painful it really is.

[@konstantina9876]

I think this has to do with the face that the Arabian dancers are supposed to be barefoot! I think this happens in every production!

[@lindaclark1406]

This is without a doubt the best Arabian dance I’ve ever seen. What a wonderful performance.

[@sarahtexan]

Check out the Colorado Ballet's version.

[@mariamsaik1440]

I don't see how its anything like Arabian at all

[@robstockton911]

Ugh, really? Seems labored to me, and she mugs to the audience way too much. Choreography not particularly inspired.

[@MrGoffagoffa]

@@mariamsaik1440 it's not literally Arabian, it's more about an inspiration or more precisely the early orientalist representation of Arabian culture based on the " arabian nights "

[@squiddles8]

The Maurice Bejart production has the best version. The sensuous slow snakelike movements by the female dancer to that exotic sonorous music is hypnotizing.

[@robin49ist]

An absolutely gorgeous version of this most haunting piece by Tchaikovsky. Lia is so strong, lithe, sensual and stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnl7914]

Lia and Lasha are such timeless, perfectly matched partners, from at least 2013 onwards. much like Margot and Rudolf.

[@KylinBrady]

Love that they are normal sized and not anorexic. I had a long career in dance and ballet and this is a great video of now to show real dancers of real sizes performing strongly and confidently well. So beautiful!!

[@SurataV]

That, and I also love that she isn't wearing pointe shoes.

[@naturalPaths]

Yes! I couldn’t quite describe what I was thinking, but you did.

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Wow, no need to tear other dancers down to lift others up. All body types are beautiful.

[@ImmortalHDizzle]

@@sitcomchristian6886 ❤️

[@Local_MusicMan]

@@sitcomchristian6886thats not what they meant. Its basically a standard in ballet to be crazy skinny, basically to the point you have to starve yourself. Its more saying they are glad they got to love in their bodys opposed to being berated for having eaten

[@Erin-el1gi]

2:44, 2:55, wow wow wow, this was absolutely incredible, and this music just never gets old

[@davidnash8586]

That's the lift I've been telling everyone they HAVE to watch !

[@lois350]

yeah that was mental, they make it look so easy! the arabian is defo my fav in the nutcracker

[@Art4ArtsSakeVideo]

Wow. I've probably seen 10 or 12 different Nutcrackers over many decades of Christmas seasons. That was an absolutely superb variation: so much control, so much expression. Brava! Bravo!

[@leenacw6844]

They flowed like a silk ribbon

[@candorablecando8093]

I remember in high school band we played a piece called “The Nutcracker Suite” and it had the more well-known melodies, but when we came to this song, it fascinated me. I had not seen the ballet but I knew something mysterious must be happening during this part of the story. The music is so rich and evocative. It’s still my favorite melody in The Nutcracker. 🎶 🩰

[@chrystalzhou8274]

Watching these dances, it's really like drinking arabian coffee! The strength of it all, the way you can feel the conversation between the two chracters!! Well done!!

[@johnkay9112]

This performance is OUTSTANDING! I've seen the Nutcracker 17 times in Toronto....this is with out a doubt. The BEST performance I've seen.

[@squigg7107]

This is definitely my favorite choreo and performance of this piece I’ve seen yet. It’s intoxicating.

[@rapunzel9024]

omgg as an arab classical dancer it makes me so happy ♡

[@naturequeene132]

Such an evocative, dark, rich and stunningly gorgeous musical composition, choreography and performance. Brings back memories of my childhood when my parents would play the Nutcracker soundtrack at Christmas time.

[@saliadee2564]

Wow what a great partnership. They jump together so beautifully because they are similarly proportioned. Love the way he spends most of his time looking at her rather than the audience. A very focused, supportive partner. He really helps her to shine.

[@ambermarie5804]

There is just something I love so much about Arabian. It always just makes my jaw drop watching it. They make it look so easy. It’s so mysterious and beautiful I just love it! Amazing job😊

[@patty7791]

STUNNING CHOREOGRAPHY! AMAZING DANCERS! I had NO idea when I clicked this on that I was going to see the most beautiful Arabian Dance I’ve ever seen!

[@davidnash8586]

Four and a half minutes of exquisite perfection ! What a joy to have come across it and you two are magnificent !

[@margareteast5670]

Beautiful! Difficult work done with grace and apparent ease. Ethereal!

[@ryansmurda1552]

Wow! What a masterpiece this song is. So mysterious and hauntingly beautiful!

[@sherrybirchall8677]

I am obsessed with this dance. It's so beautiful. The first time I saw The Nutcracker, it was a local production, and this dance was done as a sensuous solo by an uncharacteristically curvaceous dancer. It was mesmerizing, and I am watching every performance of this dance I can find. So many wonderful versions, but none as beautiful as that first with that gorgeous dancer.

[@GavinSmith-is1ix]

Stunningly beautiful

[@harrw3168]

I play clarinet and enjoy classical music. Not much of a ballet aficionado. However, this display just was so sophisticated, so smooth, it just made my day.

[@lizard3755]

The female dancers déllvelopés, penchés, and attitudes were amazing. The male dancer made all of the lifts seems effortless. Overall a wonderful performance.

[@fyeelessarndra3392]

Each time I watch ballet, I keep wondering why there are people out there who insist that it's not a sport... in fact, I think ballet is an extreme sport..

[@aml6106]

Goodness, she's stunning!

[@rockybernard2997]

The musical director Really Wound Up the Expression in this production! Such nuances! So profound, haunting, hypnotic and captivating! I can barely listen to the 'merrily-we-roll-along' versions of this, after being mesmerized by this recording! Every Instrument seems to be weaving individual spells! Fabulous recording! Beautiful dancing notwithstanding, I'm playing on repeat due to the mystical musical journey! Bravo!

[@dianaparker4807]

One of my favorite ballet dance pieces of all time executed beautifully by these 2 dancers. Bravo 👍

[@klockwood3441]

I can’t stop watching this superb video. The choreography and the dance beyond belief, simply incredible and so beautifully crafted. Simply breathtaking.

[@jandenijmegen5842]

These legs go up forever and what great technique in the rond de jambe! I also like the jetee's are done together; synchronity is more important than hight. Gonna watch it again and again.

[@giselatoepfer7663]

Best version ever!!!

[@nefwaenre]

Oh wow!! Hands down the best rendition to one of my favourite segments from the Nutcracker. The dancers definitely captured the mystique of my land. ♥

[@hydraxisfrimon9785]

First I've seen of this production and choreography, absolutely riveting, love the moves, the costumes, the very contained quality of it, like scenes in a magic lantern, just gorgeous!

[@AhnastasiaRose]

I've seen a few variations of the Arabian dance but this one's my favorite ! 💕

[@harrietthespy2119]

God almighty this is so stunning💖

[@ilonacheema6088]

So beautifully danced. Perfect balance and perfect synchronisation of movements. Bravo.

[@susanwylie9890]

Love this ...it was always my favourite dance in the ballet and this version is exquisite.

[@CSUnger]

If only all of mankind had applied at least a modicum of the dedication, discipline, and patient endurance it required to achieve that level of performance in just being a decent human being; what a world this could have been.

[@katherinebrilowski]

I think my biggest delusion is thinking I could do this no problem

[@andreagi5183]

What a gorgeous interpretation of this pièce ! 👏👏👏

[@leeauslander8305]

They make it look so easy! Such talent!

[@bailagringacovers]

Thank you for this exquisite performance of my favourite piece of all time.

[@burakvardaroglu9595]

❤👋

[@koshaplummer5815]

This is stunning. Thank you for sharing. Such talent!

[@OreadNYC]

*Very* creative, innovative chreography for what is one of the most overlooked parts of the Nutcracker Suite.

[@ratchelmurphy3548]

Mad respect. Being able to do ballet barefoot is extremely taxing on one's feet.

[@paulaliberty2082]

Richard Denny thank you ! May the Light be with YOU

[@chrisandersen5635]

Wow!

[@helentart1980]

Gets better every time I watch it

[@jaclynhammond1689]

Beautiful✨ so grateful to see these performances on KZbin ~ they highlight my day ✨ hopefully I’ll be able to afford to watch a live show on stage one of these days 🙏 ✨

[@lynnmanning2795]

Just beautiful! The visual forms of the dancers is wonderful!

[@desiemehrabian1133]

In addition to these beautiful dancers I love this music.

[@danimstockton2444]

So amazing to watch and I love this melody so much 💕

[@friasinorlando]

After seeing a mediocre Nutcracker at my local theater, this performance reminds my to buy plane tickets next year and go to Boston or NYC. 👏 👏 👏

[@katalinszalai5953]

❤csodálatos ❤

[@bellydancerocks321]

That's beautiful.

[@elliemathews6884]

Beautiful interpretation

[@betqpublic9901]

Saw these two this past weekend I thought they were the best Apparently not alone

[@francesgonzalez5796]

Technically difficult variation, love it when it comes different style.

[@TVY2013]

Wonderful creative choreography beautifully performed.

[@1213stmarie]

Wonderfully danced💖✨💫

[@paulinaschreiner4810]

Amazing

[@nolasfamily3913]

This was exquisite. Ovation TV no longer does The Battle of the Nutcracker. Would you please post the entire ballet? Thank you, Merry Christmas!

[@alistairmcelwee7467]

Amazing. Don’t you wonder about the highs & lows of rehearsing that got these folks to this incredible performance? But, total pros!

[@lisawentworth6831]

Now THAT'S good Arabian dance! Came here from another bizarre version...had to change channels. It's the only dance I can still do...has to be supple, sensual, and slow

[@nicoleelston6987]

The oboe in this music sounds GREAT. Some oboes aren’t brave enough to go reedy but i love how it sounds

[@mettariley4858]

Beautiful performance!!!!!

[@mettariley4858]

My favorite scene of the nutcracker!

[@eliseburnett7608]

They slayed this

[@centerfold8]

This was always my favorite out of the countries

[@bettystiegler1702]

She is amazing

[@rrattss]

dream role right here

[@s.z.6200]

They dance beautifully

[@silky0439]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@carolyncolebeck6945]

I love the nutcracker waltz

[@johannesleosturzer288]

Wunderschön!

[@pammy3312]

Phenomenal. By far my fav part of the entire NCS. And exquisitely done.

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

I don't know how many Nutcrackers I've seen over the years, but I remember seeing Boston Ballet's coffee for the first time and being very impressed. I also like Mother Ginger. I'd never seen the character before Boston.

[@gailspitzer4975]

This is AMAZING!! The technique, the musicality, the PARTNERING, is all amazing...and yet... absolutely no applause until they exit. This audience was asleep. The dancers were amazing and yet, no recognition. Dancers...thank you!!! Audience...wake the F up!!!

[@Geekywitch]

It could have been recorded without an audience in-house for sound quality.

[@ebethlouise2201]

I think they were just mesmerized

[@angiet6500]

The audience were being polite and concentrating on the dancers and the music to absorb what they were watching and hearing otherwise they would have been clapping every 5 minutes to ruin what was going on on stage. These are serious ballet enthusiasts who spend $$$$$$$$$$$ for a ticket, they don't need to keep clapping and spoil the atmosphere, they leave that all to the end of the performance, the dancers know that. Of course they could have been asked by the theatre management not to clap until the end of the performance as it ruins the concentration of the dancers when they're listening to the music to keep in time with it.

[@jeffdavidson8749]

@Angie. She is so right. This is the Boston Ballet after all.

[@thecuckooviolinist7376]

I love it so much! I am looking for a duet to do at my studio, and I have been wanting to do this one, and this just confirmed it! They performed it so well I am taking inspiration from them! Bravo!

[@ellebassa9288]

One of my top 3 favorite dances in the nutcracker

[@alexandrsherbakov9878]

Волшебно.. Браво!!!

[@cynthiat6505]

Incroyable!

[@NataliyaNisenzon]

Amazing!!!!БРАВО

[@missflipz]

😮 wow ❤

[@channart374]

WHAT IS THAT MELODY🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@rosdiner8725]

This is the best of the best..

[@jws1948ja]

And no one is being tortured by toe shoes. Thank you,

[@jackiedaniel2502]

Stabilize ed her so well !

[@Bethi4WFH]

Perfection ❤️

[@johnprasad326]

wonderful!

[@vampirebl4des]

this is so beautiful

[@agustinpintobahamondes1602]

LA MEJOR DANZA ARABE QUE HE VISTO ¡¡ QUE NIVEL ¡¡ LOS DOS ESTAN ASOMBROSOS PERO EL EN ESTE CASO LIMITA CON LO GENIAL DE LA EXPRESION ENTRA EN LA MUSICA PARA EXTRAER LO SUBLIME , MISTERIOSO Y EXOTICO QUE ESTA TIENE.................................CHILE

[@elianaquezada9258]

❤

[@AN-jw2oe]

Absolutely gorgeous dancing! I wonder why she was not en pointe.. is that typical for the Arabian dance?

[@anatoleondulet4881]

Envoutant !

[@SimoneHermans]

Its one off they most wonderful preformen i ever saw...love it

[@philism7829]

Bravoooo !!!!!

[@lilbatz]

That gave me chills, and I don't even like this ballet. So wonderful! 🥰

[@sheppy101]

Fabulous

[@irenapalkowska5818]

Ona tańczy zachwycająco,piękny duet 🌹🌹

[@madelinefoudray5529]

I literally want this role so badly 😭

[@worldonfire1539]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you!