The Nutcracker in rehearsal 2016 (The Royal Ballet)

[@janayb7400]

I just realized, to be a pianist at least in rehearsal, you have to be extremely patient. You have to stop when they say, go back to the same place non-stop. Props to all dance rehearsal pianists out there!

[@2kooldancin]

Super underrated! They are incredible!

[@aliciayee]

Janay B

[@berenice3626]

well at least they get more practice

[@blah7983]

They deserve much more credit than they get.

[@kasiatoczek4024]

Polskie komedie

[@opaledmonds]

Mr Carr is the funniest ballet master ever he just slays at correcting and well being a good teacher

[@colesniuctania6111]

Move! Move! Move! Out! You have the most perfect long arms!

[@alexabetwarda205]

Opal Edmonds Gorgeous! Not so gorgeous. Gorgeous! Not so gorgeous. They should all be gorgeous!!

[@aritrahan5039]

You did one turn too many which made you late for the lift, which made you late for the chasse. SO DON'T.

[@andreagomez3673]

Danza Girl ir

[@BtwAlice]

Colesniuc Tania ikr. He’s even hilarious with his anger

[@Acteaon]

His leaps are just amazing.

[@Gehslol]

Yesss

[@jadejohnstone4304]

Agreed!!!! :)

[@BalletMisfit]

I love how angry and passionate the ballet master gets hahahaha.

[@purewonka]

Marcelino is a wonderfully dynamic dancer. He's a lot of fun to watch.

[@veritascognitio5183]

that and he enjoys being in it so much that he forgets what he's to do at certain parts. You can see he's going too fast because so excited. And THEN the ballet master gets him.You can see the audience is enjoying this exchange.

[@PoisonTheOgres]

I love watching rehearsals, maybe more than the end result!

[@tarantulabunnydog]

PoisonTheOgres I so agree. Rehearsals are so wonderful to experience as well as to watch. It's the beauty of learning while getting to do the "fun stuff"

[@Alfakkin]

you can see all the effort they put in their work...BRAVI!

[@seasands9644]

PoisonTheOgres Same!!!💞💫People don't realize the strength, timing, suppleness and work involved...So worth it!

[@KendollKennessey]

I like the instructor because he's working the hell out of Sambe! "Up! Why aren't you up when I say up? Why do you think I'm saying it?"

[@PaigeBartholomew]

I know this was put on in 2016. But in 2024, when I am watching it on KZbin, I am horrified to see this Ballet Master and the way that he talks to the dancers. It’s not cool to do that anymore. Things have obviously changed in eight years in the Ballet world. I study with Ballet Austin, in Austin, Texas. I’ve never had a teacher speak to me the way this dude spoke to these incredibly talented dancers. . Thank God that these days the Royal Ballet is putting on TV specials and rehearsals with much kinder, Ballet Mistresses, Masters and choreographers who know how to correct the dancers in a way that makes them feel human and respected. If this is the way Ballet used to be, I’m glad I had no part of it.

[@MoiraRussell]

Applause for the lovely-looking dancing -- "They're doing it wrong!" HE'S EVEN CORRECTING THE AUDIENCE

[@sonyawalker9212]

You're obviously not involved with a ballet company. DISCIPLINE & STRUCTURE FEED THE ART.

[@sooooooooooj]

Marcelino is just AMAZING.. especially 'why you here' part.

[@sooooooooooj]

oh he said 'you here why' anyway.

[@viosavvy]

Holy crap this is grueling work. I am professional Classical Musician. I obviously always knew ballet was insane, but I had never seen a rehearsal. So much respect. The Classical world is rough, but worth it :)

[@TheMaracuya9]

And the Class is even more crazy!!you have to be really good to play a company class

[@BadWebDiver]

I know the feeling!

[@Boraheartsss]

He is RUTHLESSSSSS

[@carolioning]

"AND THEN YOU SPIN!" i love mr. christopher carr i want to watch him teach for the rest of my life

[@rebeccarobinson1781]

The way they make this look so effortless is absolutely inhuman.

[@beckc.d.1813]

Love that we get to see their rehearsals and classes!

[@ChelseaThomas044]

BECK C.D. I

[@margarida5546]

I'm so proud of Marcelino... He is representing Portugal so well!I can't wait to see this ballet at the cinema!

[@abiholt6654]

Watching this makes me love ballet even more. Sometimes wish I had gone down the ballet route 😢

[@aintgotnotltc]

Abi Holt Same here. I dream of being a ballerina, but I never had the chance.

[@elaird]

Me too, but then I remember I'm way too short and way too fat to ever fit back in a leotard without being arrested for public indecency 😂😂

[@elaird]

***** I wish! I'm way past any possibility of every doing ballet tbh

[@katiefulton9456]

It's never too late to take ballet classes/get back into ballet simply for the love of the artform! It's a fantastic workout both of intrinsic & larger muscles for refinement & toning & of course the cardiovascular benefits! Ballet simply makes me feel better- even if it's just me doing barre & some center at home. I simply can't give it up completely & encourage everyone to get into it/come back to it/continue spreading the joy & love of ballet! 😊❤️🙏

[@joylara8200]

Emma Laird If you really love ballet you can have “the heart of it” ... which is moving in a way that brings you joy [or the emotion you want to express]... and you don’t need to be tall, or wear a leotard for that :). There are lots of KZbin videos that give workouts, or tips.... or you can even just play a world ballet day class on KZbin and “follow along” to your level. Dance like no one’s looking :)

[@TheSorub]

The legend that is Mr Carr, as most dancers say once Mr Carr has taught it, you never forgett your steps. Marcelino is now Principal!

[@princehal4500]

Indeed, Mr. Carr is wonderful to watch. Other ballet masters are so polite and restrained at these open rehearsals. I feel like Mr. Carr is not letting the audience hold him back from being honest and exacting to his dancers. Although he is a ham. :-)

[@PaigeBartholomew]

He could be honest and exacting in a kinder way. Frankly, I’m horrified. This is not how teaching is done at Ballet Austin in Austin Texas.

[@lucybee7498]

As a dancer across the pond, it's kind of nice to know that British teachers yell and critique just as much as American Teachers.

[@kyleeats5331]

Are they still teachers if you are a professional, or are they just dancers vs choreographers

@@kyleeats5331 Mr. Carr is a Ballet Master :) (sadly you can only become that when you´ve been a professional dancer with a company for multiple years) I swear if I was rich I´d just give the Royal Ballet tons of money so I can watch every rehearsal and performance they do. There is no day without watching the royal ballet for me so every time there´s something new, it´s like christmas for me!

[@lasylphide-s5j]

@ I just have to say “I agree on everything you said!! I would literally live at the opera house of my choice💯 RB at the top of that list❤️

[@paulinamanciooo5961]

Claire is such a gorgeous dancer!

[@fatimawitick4384]

What an incredible coach, Christopher Carr!!

[@RosieBrownie]

I miss the dancing world so much it hurts.... HURTS😢 This is beautiful and sooo exciting I wish I could be there!!

[@emilybushong9344]

Me too. My body can't take all that anymore. I stopped 3 years ago and it hurts me more that I have stepped aside but I know I did the right thing for my body and well being

[@MissSunflower242]

His leaps are gazelle-like and gentle at the same time. They pair so well together 👍🏾

[@lordbyron3603]

The dancers, the director, the pianist .... for them, it’s a labor of love !!!

[@anna.t.1]

The Royal Ballet dancers are magnificent.

[@pyronix]

I feel so stressed and exhausted for Marcelino just watching this. My god. These dancers have inhuman endurance and patience, and Marcelino doesn't even look near exhausted.

[@roo9812]

Wow! I'm not even a dancer (to disciplined for me) but I just love grace and talent of these dancers.

[@VolcanicMegma]

Stunning! They are so strong and dedicated!

[@georgiaallsop7534]

I'm a dancer myself and it proves how hard working these kids are to be looking so effortless on stage is such an incredidabale art to be given as a child xxx

[@jacobfulcher1083]

It's these parts of the ballet that make people fall in love with the ballet.

[@vickkyandme]

Jesus!!! Christopher Carr is scary! The male dancer was so humble, patient, and obedient... and he did not cry! I would run if I had to be instructed by Mr. Carr. And the whipping sounds like he's about to crack the whip on someone. 😯😱😭🤤

[@janesmith8168]

Both of the soloists are wonderful to watch and have so much patience and stamina! Ballet is a really athletic sport and the Nutcracker is definitely my favourite ballet!!

[@MirandaVlogs1]

wow"!!! he is a maestro!!! You can see the pasión of loving and knowledge of the ballet, congrats forma having tremendous teacher"!!

[@lara-fi4ww]

my best friend is performing the role of clara in a national production and i'm so proud of here!!

[@kyrakittleson1209]

Lara Tan wow that's awesoem

[@karellepatterson5467]

Lara Tan mine too

[@lucifersmother]

Absolutely love the Ballet Mistress Samantha, her teaching style is amazing and I love watching her instruct the dancers

[@steemdup]

Such hard work - the artists of TRB are beyond amazing! Thank you for this sneak behind The Nutcracker.

[@lordbyron3603]

I’ve been watching this ballet for the past 20 years, and this is the first time I’ve understood what the dance movements were all about. How wonderful!! Thank you for This learning experience.

[@vanessaramos7313]

Mr. Carr, I just love you so much. Thank you for all the knowledge you share with us.

[@xMia311]

Mark my words Claire will be a principle by next season, she has the speed, flexibility, agility and disposition to be there. She is an underrated star, cannot wait to watch her star explode!!!

[@katiefulton9456]

Mia H I agree! I absolutely 100% adore Claire Calvert! She's truly got it all! I totally see her as the next beloved principle that everyone comes to the ROH to see- regardless of the role! She definitely deserves such a title 💖👏🌟

[@LoveMeans94]

I agree! Claire is such an amazing dancer :)

[@mariahcarey9470]

Did she become one?

[@TotallyMH729TsMH]

ohh the celesta! it really is a lovely instrument and produces whimsical sounds. I'm really glad to know about it, thank you for talking about it ROH!

[@hay_bail1]

Claire gives me life!!♥️♥️♥️ She is such a beautiful dancer.

[@pheart2381]

interesting to see the physical effort involved. it looks so effortless on stage!

[@arancienne]

Damn, he's even critiquing the piano player lol

[@TheMaracuya9]

yes, that job is not for me.....as a pianist, i don't have the patience for that....you have to be like a robot playing the same thing over and over and then the choreographer bitching..... bye!!

[@informacionytrucostv3203]

@@TheMaracuya9 you are right !

[@KG-tu1tz]

​@ Yes!!! XD I know exactly which one you mean-- wasn't the pianist's name Robert??

[@KG-tu1tz]

@ Haha it's difficult to forget that-- "Robert! Robert! Thank you Robert!" XD

[@existinginthemoonlight]

Claire is a beautiful dancer! 😍

[@OsitoPandaJossy]

Sambe is a hard worker and super cute

[@gisele.endrigo]

I loved the Ballet Master!

[@tamberjune]

I love how you said it makes you feel like a member of the company. I always felt the same way when The Nutcracker came around because there are many indispensable parts!

[@Nbubs-1]

I DIED WHEN SHE PLAYED HEDWIGS THEME! I LITERALLY JUMPED OUT OF BED

[@KayLa-vv9kj]

omg me too. It just brings so much joy to hear it

[@piperpickles7333]

when?

[@strawberry6877]

When??

[@Vamrekisses68]

35:17

[@daniellaschapira3417]

.It was a real treat to watch those talented young dancers that I had the privilege to watch the last season in performance

[@djangomason3258]

Claire's feet are absolutely gorgeous!

[@veritascognitio5183]

not sure if its the same under the wraps. ballerinas usually have damaged toes poor things.

[@djangomason3258]

Of course not, the amount of tape and toe pads and toe spacers to just keep the foot aligned and to prevent blisters and corns is incredible. But both blisters and corns, as well as stress fractures in the metatarsals still aren't always avoidable. I was speaking about her arch and instep which are absolutely beautiful!

[@monkiram]

I just watched some of last year's Nutcracker rehearsal and then watched some of this. That first teacher really pushes them quite hard. I'm not a dancer so all of it always looks perfect to me lol, but it's nice to see the process. So beautiful

[@janelle2082]

Claire is so amazing oh my gosh !!

[@SarahSchreck]

Carr is such a pleasure

[@charlotteserg4394]

They're all just gorgeous and Mr. Christopher Carr is the most one. So funny and adorable,I just adore to watch him.

[@lordbyron3603]

I love these rehearsal videos. What a treat! It’s 2am PST by the way.

[@marisaa.tamayo]

Letitia did so beautiful 😍

[@madelinelui175]

And that's why I love ballet

[@Rachel-vt3xg]

Stunning to begin with and absolutely breathtaking every change made. Thanks for posting this! I wish I could watch a rehearsal in person.

[@IracebethLovett]

Christopher Carr has never given so many compliments... :O

[@marylickona6322]

Wow this was amazing!!!!! I especially loved Claire, she was such a beautiful dancer!! I oddly thought I was a bit like her, as she was very quiet and had a bit of trouble with her turns. She was so beautiful to watch!! Thank you ROH for the video!!

[@theabrasileno1921]

Goodness!!! The stamina of these dancers and the patience of the pianist.

[@lordbyron3603]

Mr. Carr was absolutely correct. The audience, me included, had no clue as to what the dancer was doing or telling. I was merely watching him move.

[@hihigh1196]

the teacher is so sassy i love it

[@raeboxley2054]

I went to see The Nutcracker last night by the Birmingham Royal Ballet in Birmingham. It was the closing night and as usual, it was magical and mesmerising. My mom hadn't seen it, she was so excited! The Waltz of the Snowflakes IS Christmas, makes me cry every time. Can't wait for next year 😊

[@JackdawWishesTTV]

I'm going to see them for my birthday in January. :D can't wait.

[@MatheusSantos-xt8bn]

Lexi lex juuuuii

[@justine8803]

i love love LOVE SAMBE'S LEAPS WOWW

[@shirleyaaragon8577]

Utterly fabulous! Everyone! Loved the musical instrument lecture. Everyone is so gifted! Just awesome to see so,etching,beautiful get better and better!Amazing! That’s why it’s world class!

[@bumblebeejoy]

I love the Royal ballet videos 🥰 I do ballet and it’s my life, I love Marcelino Sambé, what a wonderful dancer 💜 thank you Royal Ballet for uploading this beautiful videos 😭💜

[@camgaa]

Marcelino is incredible

[@NinaLetizia]

What a demanding role for both of them!

[@cat-qe3jb]

you did one turn too many which made you late for the lift, which made you late for the chasse. SO DONT.

[@seasands9644]

cat ! Got it!!!👍

[@gaby-fi3vi]

LMAOO i was watching the exact same part while reading this im💀

Me and my sister watched this rehearsal so many times, besides it having amazing dancing, dancers and music in it, it´s also very quotable. Sometimes out of nowhere we just quote him and laugh :D

[@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy]

Marcelino, you are great! I love your dancing.

[@standunited6372]

15:43 how extra I act when the most minor inconvenience happens to me

[@NicholasWingComposer]

Brilliant! Lord willing, perhaps one day I'll have the opportunity to play one of my compositions on that celesta.

[@philipdavis6207]

Paul Winfield - bravo to the very illuminating dissertation of the Celeste ... and the introduction of John William's Harry Potter theme very apt and delightful to hear .. how true it is , as he points out the " magical " quality of sound produced .... Mr Winfield is a delightful musicologist - ironic that 5 minutes before his refernce to Die Zauberflotte I thought of Tom Hulce in the scene from Amadeus .... much grateful thanks for Paul's coloful and highly informative commentary - Namaste 😌

[@emmawilson9032]

I keep thinking "in the beginning he's so mean and harsh but then I was like well that's how my dance teacher is😂👌"

[@melaniexoxo]

Is it bad that I love the rehearsals more than the performance?

[@fredrika27]

This couple is perfection in the making! For the world of me, I can't find their mistakes! I simply want to tell the ballet master to shut up and stop yelling at them! Can't he see that these two butterflies are working as hard as they can?!!

[@JoseManuel-gq8xr]

To me it was wonderful to hear the master's critics, because I couldn't find the mistakes in the couple's dance! They are incredible, but the master clearly knows his way around and every critic he gave them only elevated the performance of both.

[@fredrika27]

José Manuel I understand where you are coming from, but it was nerve racking to hear all the clapping and stomping! I'm surprise the dancers could put up with him! I'd like to be a fly on the wall when they are alone! I'm really sure that the dancers are not all smiles and obedience! After all, they can think for themselves too and also may have ideas of how best to perform a piece. As it looks, the dancers are to take instruction and nothing else. It isn't a balanced picture of how the dance world actually works with collaboration for all parties involved.

[@kittycatpolkadot]

fredrika27 you actually have a pretty far fetched idea there. ballet dancers are trained from the first minute the step into class the rules of etiquette, and it isn't really an interactive decision between the ballet master and the dancers, especially when it's the choreographer. if they are creating a new piece and they are principle dancers then sure they can have a little bit of input on how their body moves naturally, but when you're setting a piece like this or any repertoire then it's absolutely just the teacher or choreographer telling you what to do.

[@fredrika27]

Ok Ain Too a certain point, what you say is true. However, having danced, I have experienced it differently. The chore usually takes instructions and has little to say. However, the higher up you get, the more there is a discussion of how best to approach dance. This happens often when dancers are left to practice a piece without a teacher. If I didn't talk to my partner or the girls in the chore, there would be pure chaos. Many times, we'd discussed problems in the dance elements before the teacher got there, so we could actually practice without so much interruption. Of course dancers have to take direction. On the other hand, a dancer who can't think for himself/herself or discuss crucial elements of dance will get no sympathy from the instructor. Likewise, I've seen companies let esteemed people go because their abusive teaching styles. You can't yell and scream at your dancers, especially children and expect them to perform at a high level.

[@annbrixey9651]

You obviously are not a dancer. As I ballet mistress, I can tell when a dancer is a millisecond off the beat. That is what we do. We see the mistakes. We correct, we coach, we expect the dancer to apply corrections. We know they are working hard, but we are there to help improve their performance.

[@katie4623]

It's so awkward to have an audience at your rehearsal

[@karensantos5421]

So true! But I guess it’s also beneficial for them, sort of like getting a preview of the feels the dancers would get during the actual show.

[@kseniadostanic130]

K Lu so true

[@anotheronlineperson]

I love the instructor. :D

[@lacouerfairy]

Claire Calvert's feet are to die for. And she looks like Natalie Dormer.

[@cairhien987]

Starts at 5:15

[@noblesetsentimentales]

Claire Calvert's renversé jumps are to die for. I just don't like that awkward passage in the choreography with the en dedans pirouette @49:47

[@CUERVOLUMINOSO]

I have just seen the 2018, 3rd December satellite transmission here to Spain, of Marcelino Sambe in the Nutcracker! The entire ballet and EVERYONE involved, transported us all to another world completely! MY GOD, SUCH BEAUTY!

[@AgSZK]

After looking at Marcelino rehearsing this part, it was difficult to see other Nutcracker performances without thinking of this and comparing with this. I finally ordered Royal Opera's 2018 Nutcracker Blue-ray Disk on which Marcelino is taking this role.

[@xbethe456x2]

that was beautiful... I don't want to watch this at a cinema this is too too good to miss

[@Blue-lo4cb]

This teacher is great. Reminds me of teachers I had when I used to dance.

[@puppiesgoesrawr]

22:43 are amazing!

[@baldbaldrik655]

Omg, I know I'm late, but Claire's little jumping manège was the most gorgeous thing ever.

[@carlaleitao9126]

Marcelino, és um menino d'oiro do Olimpo!!! BRAVO!!!

[@MrAdrianaangel]

Since ballet has no talking, the story has to be relayed by gestures. What cracks me up is that the football gesture umpires use to indicate traveling is the same gesture ballerinas in ballet use to say: "I am a fairy" :)

[@jacobfulcher1083]

Beautiful!

[@juliesheldon3940]

I love Christopher Carr so much. The dancers are wonderful, but they rely so much on people like him to keep these ballets as they were intended to be danced. I watch Nutcracker every year and so many male dancers step forward at the begining of this pas de deux and do not follow Sir Peter Wrights choreography. Love watching these reharesals - keep them coming Royal Ballet

[@seasands9644]

32 minutes in...amazing sound!!!😘

[@user-ki8ch1fx5z]

We were truly blessed to have our girls in Roberto Snowball class in Costa Rica. Wished I knew more of his history. He was such an excellent instructor.

[@Blue-lo4cb]

It would be great to dance for him because when he said good job you would have NO DOUBT

[@aoxomedia]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for sharing.

[@RiqueBallet]

Letícia linda! Orgulho do nosso país em ter artistas em lugares tão altos

[@radiantonion8615]

some companies have 2 or 3 dancers the caliber of these dancers, RB has 20+

[@marychastain8248]

Claire’s feet are absolutely beautiful!