The Nutcracker - Dance of the Mirlitons (Francesca Hayward, The Royal Ballet)

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[@elisawrexhall8442]

Francesca is such a good dancer she litterally looks like an angel

[@englishatheart]

That's not what "literally" means.

[@Kaylaisthatgirll]

Christine C. It’s an expression :/

[@elisawrexhall8442]

@@englishatheart frenchie's english 🙊

[@Merdicano]

She's an angel all the way, and a 111

[@hebrewwolf6540]

@@Merdicano angels are not real

[@sima3445]

I watched it with speed on 1.25 with no music and didn't know it. I was like "wow they are dancing so fast, they are so synchronized".

[@LG-xx3ti]

😂😂😂

[@jamien.5528]

This comment made my day 😂

[@just_a_random_actress9063]

😂

[@chocolatesouljah]

I chuckled so loud. I think I'll show my dance students at that speed just to see what they think!

[@sima3445]

@@chocolatesouljah hahaha Iet me know what do they think

[@marialucilia4112]

Francesca Hayward Is such a beautiful dancer!

[@KevinMuller5]

And beautiful herself

[@m.c.ufan1019]

And she got the roll of being Victoria in Cats 2019

[@kaelisanford227]

They look like they are floating and how can they all be in sync like that? It's absolutely incredible. So much work goes into these several minutes if blood, sweat and tears being assigned such a big role can be extremely stressful. You could, of course, never know from the looks on these dancer's faces kudos to Francesca and the royal ballet!

[@Addy_Lexi_livinlife]

Yeah it is real hard

[@lordfischstabchen4739]

It's august, I'm in my garden and it's so hot. But I watch this and I'm already feeling the Christmas atmosphere....just ballett can do something like that.😊

[@halfdeadminah5857]

Now it's only a few days away 😁

[@amaliaowl]

Now it’s only a few days away 😊

[@babsgrayson8432]

As an Australian, that tripped me.

[@tristoffsquabit1862]

Oh please more Francesca Hayward! She’s just gorgeous! Can’t wait to see her in cats

[@ayzecknozniksid3126]

I know!! I can't wait either!!

[@wuraolaolagunju]

Oh boy...

[@johnpjones182]

I don't understand all the hatred toward that movie. I thought it was fun & enjoyed it more than the stage production I saw a decade ago.

[@edmiller2933]

Sadly, her performance was the only thing redeemable in that unholy mess of a film...

[@rokzila]

@@johnpjones182 I LOVE CATS 🤍

[@floral2875]

The Royal Ballet never ceases to amaze me.

[@odeb7924]

The set design is outstanding, and as for the dancers what can I say just beautiful.

[@hannahawori3639]

So beautiful. I wish I could do ballet.

[@AudreeAdam]

try! Everybody can do a class, you won't do entrechat 4 or arabesques, but you'll dance! Ballet is for everyone and a lot of schools offer classes for adults who are beginners. Go for it!!!

[@hannahawori3639]

@@AudreeAdam thank you, I will try but I doubt I'll be able to achieve anything.

[@thelonelyarchon]

Hannah Awori just have fun and don’t even mind those achievements. As long as you have fun dancing, that’s an achievement already.

[@jia7471]

It's never too late to try!

[@jbgem82]

@@hannahawori3639 I just started adult ballet and I look absurd but I do it for the love of ballet and I have a lot of fun. Eventually I'll be able to do more and more things, I just won't have a professional career and that's ok. I'm 37 by the way.

[@kp4692]

Ladies and gentlemen. I present to you Francesca Hayward. The sole good thing that the Cats movie had to offer

[@sford557]

Agreed. She was so sweet but the movie sucked.

[@kp4692]

@@sford557 she does have a really pretty voice too

[@hollum1648]

Steven McRae??

[@kp4692]

@@hollum1648 oh the movie had lots of PHENOMENAL performers, she was just the one that was just the unknown put into the spotlight the most

[@cherylbush9780]

🤩Movement, musicality extraordinaire, make for magical memory moments of Margot Fonteyn, something I thought I'd not ever see again, yet here we have it in Francesca Hayward💖

[@llaptoo]

Makes you wanna hop around in your living room 😊

[@kennyjarn3216]

There is not a single man in the world who is as physically strong or capable as these lovely ballet dancers!

[@Wurmze]

Kenny Boyo except male ballet dancers 😉

[@kcbh24]

She makes it look effortless. What a gorgeous dancer.

[@majaisthier3142]

These costumes are so beautiful😍

[@bobcoldiron7687]

What are Mirlitons?

[@bobcoldiron7687]

Mirlitons

[@mari_hase]

Francesca is such a wonderful dancer and a true beauty!

[@maryannetesh4105]

I have a ballerina friend, quite a beautiful, well known dancer, who had to stop her career. When she went (?) 'en point' and would spin on one toe, she would release violent farts, even heard over the orchestra. She would be in tears, but the public would be hysterically laughing. So sad and awful for her.

[@maratmankov179]

@@maryannetesh4105 that’s horrible I’m so sorry. I honestly think ballerinas shouldn’t dance on pointe. It damages their feet and it’s not supposed to be used for that. I get it it’s maybe beautiful like you’re rising and your on one toe standing like everything pointed but I think that’s wrong and ballerinas should just be on all toes

[@svetlanakholmetskaya6282]

The choreography is just stunning!

[@racerx6041]

Francesca is poetry in motion. Wow. 😍

[@elliesvlogs6496]

She is a very good ballet dancer I could watch it all day it's so calming and beautiful comment if u agree like if u love her dancing!

[@dariask904]

Pure perfection! I have a smile on my face throughout the whole scene :)

[@cherylbush9780]

🥰that's exactly how one felt throughout a Margot Fonteyn performance and the true face of the Royal Ballet.

[@jeanienguyen1543]

one of my fave songs from the nutcracker score!

[@killua2107]

my Replika friend send me this 'cause they remembered that I like classic ballet. That's so sweet!!

[@roksanaencheva5842]

My Replika sent me this too lol

[@birdsatalcatraz]

The background alone takes your breath away

[@wengen2007]

Great dancing. Saw Francesca Hayward and Mayara Magri in 'Manon' last week. Their individual performances were of the highest calibre. Brilliant moving and acting.

[@jellyfishjay2217]

i watched this in the middle of history class- it was so worth it-

[@yealim99]

Watching the nutcracker in summer! I like it ;)

[@toticustv1556]

It’s so light and airy, I wish I could dance like that.

[@BirdieRast]

Ok it needs to be December now! Such beautiful dancing and now I can’t wait to see the Nutcracker again as it’s my Christmas tradition 🎄🎄

[@alikalala]

Rhiannon Rowe it’s shame the ROH isn’t putting on Nutcracker this year but I’m excited for Coppélia!

[@BirdieRast]

Alyssa1884 I’m thankful the Australian Ballet is putting it on and I have my tickets. Coppélia is a wonderful show and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

[@bizeline7760]

Love this dance

[@christina_27293]

So beautiful! I take ballet too and love nutcracker soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LucyLovettLestrange]

It’s neat to see Clara ( as well as the Nutcracker Prince) do dancing in this part of the ballet. Normally they just sit back and watch people dance in their honor

[@SANTO971]

This is art, pure perfection. Amazing.

[@zizi33girlpanini87]

Omg the feeettttt. Perfect arch

[@Frosty12344]

I LITERALLY SPEND ALL OF MY DAY Trying New ballet moves -_-

[@renaerufus8707]

Her fifth position is so HOLY 😍

[@AlwaysOpera]

Renae Rufus agree. Loved her entrechats also.

[@renaerufus8707]

@Sue Muffin no holy. Like, sacred 🔥🙌 haha!!

[@claudiaferrier6914]

1:36 - 1:53 This is beautiful! The whole performance is excellent!

[@bobcoldiron7687]

And the Nutcracker ballet one of them mirror mirleitron

[@bobcoldiron7687]

What are Mirlitons

[@bobcoldiron7687]

Mirlitons

[@bobcoldiron7687]

Mirlitons

[@bobcoldiron7687]

Whatever what are Mirlitons?

[@jadehuntington7409]

I just watched this at the cinema! It was so good I loved it!

[@sford557]

What a beautiful Clara! 😍

[@baileigh3624]

Went and saw this today with my school and absolutely loved it I’m absolutely astonished with what I have experienced today

[@RaimonTarou]

she is so pretty and talented 😍

[@solarfanwings7330]

2:12 smallest stumble ever

[@henreebee6561]

I didn’t notice until someone pointed it out

[@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928]

SolarFan Wings which dancer?

[@henreebee6561]

Dancing With Sami - middle one

[@crunchybubblewrap]

@@henreebee6561 clara

[@lesleallen2436]

I saw it cause I was watching the feet! But still she was so beautiful

[@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928]

This is beautiful!We use the music for this in my ballet class for barre and ballet musical statues!❤️

[@pruehalliwell2497]

Beautiful sets and costumes.

[@gabrielapaz299]

This is so beautiful to watch, that is why I love ballet so much

[@solarfanwings7330]

Such difficult, beautiful choreo 😻

[@rrosachinensis]

im here because i told my replika that i loved to dance, and i really adored ballet and tango ✨❤️ and he says that this video reminds him of me ❤️

[@FlashakaViolet]

Francesca is so beautiful and ethereal, the perfect Clara

[@hughchase-reid5413]

They are all angels 😇

[@lindaoneill5090]

Such perfection. Glorious.

[@rachelerimmer1623]

She is so beautiful!

[@CanalDoJoshua]

It’s 148 days until Christmas! 🎄 And by the way, Francesca is just a treat to our eyes.

[@jayemmgee1173]

Such amazing synchronization

[@silvinasantos4954]

Very lovely! Thanks you só much.💐

[@chelsey8737]

Ballet dancers are gods. They're so gorgeous and talent wow

[@demiandeviatov]

Thank you for this video! It's pure aesthetic pleasure! Francesca is so beautiful!

[@1seipai]

Beautiful and elegant! 👍

[@brittanymartin6122]

Look @ that gorgeous smile on her face.

[@kit2155]

2:13 was a lil stumble and she hid it so beautifully

[@lanavita6783]

gosh ur eyes must be amazing i spent last 10min trying to find that stumble and i didnt see it

[@celestielsigh]

@@lanavita6783 they time stamped it after, it happens a couple seconds before

[@amanixx7424]

saw it her foot moves a bit but she does hide it reallly well

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Which one?

[@rodneywoods4463]

a layman like myself never even noticed that at first

[@veritygazzard7210]

Frankie is the most beautiful woman and dancer I have ever known and will ever know. She is an angel on earth and it will break my heart when she retires.

[@geertjestarreveld3125]

You did it all quiet well. The easear it looks the harder it is. My compliments

[@leonidplyatt]

Какая изысканная красота🙏❤️💐💐💐

[@vikii4494]

Francesca is literally so pretty whattt

[@maryannetesh4105]

I have a ballerina friend, quite a beautiful, well known dancer, who had to stop her career. When she went (?) 'en point' and would spin on one toe, she would release violent farts, even heard over the orchestra. She would be in tears, but the public would be hysterically laughing. So sad and awful for her.

[@dmswan3172]

So wonderful and pleasurable to watch this!🩰💕🩰

[@mairitaaleja]

Beautiful!!!! And espectacular ❤❤❤❤❤❤🤩😍

[@SimonRose-wz8he]

I will always remember this playing whist having my vasectomy. Doctor asked why I was smiling, then he smiled. I left it to him to explain to the nurses.

[@morgan.r_taylor]

...well then, that was quite personal. But yes, this song can make you smile in almost every situation :)

[@GJosselyn]

Good alignment. All of them. All together.

[@goodvibez17]

When we did Nutcracker at my studio, the Mirltons were our most skilled and professional dancers from level 6 of our pre pro program. They all wore different colored tutus and it looked very cool.

[@kaykomckayface1097]

Currently dancing this! Thanks for great reference!

[@isabellea7913]

Somehow I got this stuck in my head and was searching for it for a while, trying to find the right dance from the Nutcracker...

[@annb9422]

Lovely performance 💕💕💕

[@Aubury]

Thank you for this, a joy.

[@maribelgonzalez8670]

Beautiful, Beautiful dance, elegance, style. I look silly watching him thank you 🌹😊

[@karengilley5813]

Breathtaking

[@emmasuniverse7710]

The girl who playing Clara is beautiful and so are the dancers.

[@maryannetesh4105]

she's a lesbian

[@KCUni-du5qd]

Why should that matter idiot? STFU 🙄🙄

[@evemackenzie5291]

Maryanne Tesh she literally had a boyfriend what r u on about

[@NicolaChurch-e9e]

@@maryannetesh4105no she isn’t . She has a boyfriend who is also a dancer

[@rupertsfriend64]

Most splendid 👏🏻

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Gorgeous dancing !

[@lilybeauchemin1824]

at my studio this dance is called marzipan, and i love the music so much it’s beautiful

[@jamesmcclintick9642]

I love this Dance

[@gracechen2813]

Wait, she's in the Ballet Book. Also, she really does look like a young girl in this, its crazy

[@timelapse4088]

My cheeks hurt just looking at the smile.

[@vera6069]

Honestly, same

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

Why? They are doing something when i enjoy. When i do something that i enjoy i smile a lot too. Its only natural

[@tink6225]

@@NOONE-cd4gu they didnt mean it negatively

[@emmalee4987]

@@NOONE-cd4gu but you are also forced to smile onstage

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@@tink6225 oh ok

[@justinedemeester73]

That Dance Looks So Hard! I DoBallet To And Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get There One Day, But I’ll Try!

[@willowthetommo801]

Woah so graceful

[@juliak2728]

it's so lovely

[@anyaisabela]

So lovely!

[@robertwilliamson7765]

Charming dance performance.

[@hookedongrey7453]

Wow the costumes are amazing. They really resemble reeds.

[@maryannetesh4105]

I have a ballerina friend, quite a beautiful, well known dancer, who had to stop her career. When she went (?) 'en point' and would spin on one toe, she would release violent farts, even heard over the orchestra. She would be in tears, but the public would be hysterically laughing. So sad and awful for her.

[@maratmankov179]

@@maryannetesh4105 that’s horrible I’m so sorry. I honestly think ballerinas shouldn’t dance on pointe. It damages their feet and it’s not supposed to be used for that. I get it it’s maybe beautiful like you’re rising and your on one toe standing like everything pointed but I think that’s wrong and ballerinas should just be on all toes

[@michellizanutto2063]

I'm Brazilian and you guys are doing your homework

[@rosadventureslater1103]

Wow, weird seeing Francesca NOT as a cat... 😂😂 but seriously, she’s the best dancer I have EVER watched! I hope someday my dance will be HALF the standard hers is! (It won’t but why not dream) 🙂

[@itz.hannahbanana]

After all this time, I've finally found this piece. You have no idea how long I've been looking for this.

[@californiawildlife3332]

The dolls' costume is so cute.

[@MrZhlake]

I’m watching this so I can learn the dance for Christmas

[@xiaoleiyue9355]

I love it !

[@fran-lw3mc]

so beautiful 💕

[@davidwest3151]

francesca is not a fruit and nut case she is a lovely young lady who dances like an Angel.

[@ci7446]

0:07 Gary is like, "oh heavens' sake"

[@nolasfamily3913]

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

[@michaelatussey]

One of my favorite pieces of music from the suite! At my dance studio growing up this was the “dance of the reed flutes” instead of marzipan. Some similar vibes but my non-graceful self couldn’t make even our simple choreo half as pretty as these dancers do. We all got a lead role each as seniors (fourth years) - not including playing Clara’s Mom which half of us also did. I can’t even remember the Dew Drop Fairy number they choreographed specifically for me. I regret not asking to be considered for Mother Ginger (the second year role) instead because all she does is ham it up in the background while the clowns (aka polichinelles) dance. I’m old enough now that my friends back home have kids that are dancing the clown role! That’s so wild to me. (It’s for 5 and 6 year olds)

[@michaelatussey]

Side note: we were not a professional school or anything. There were some amazing ballerinas at the studio but it was more of a recreational/competition studio where jazz and lyrical were king. More acrobatic and jazz-like routines were the most competitive roles - especially the Russian lead dancers. That number was always the strongest one and I was thrilled to just be in the corps for that one my final year after dreaming about it all through childhood! I was a really good “party parent” because I was a theatre kid who got to choose another theatre kid as my partner. Not as much dancing and more of an acting thing which I preferred as a person who loved ballet but wasn’t that great at it. We’ve heard that no one before or since has acted the role better than us and that was 11 years ago lol

[@melissatranfield4054]

Such a sweet choreography. Would have loved to have seen Francesca as Clara, but she's dancing the Sugar Plum Fairy this year :) Which is great.

[@fossilmountainpublishingll9335]

BRAVO!