The Royal Ballet class in full (World Ballet Day 2016)

The Royal Ballet's morning class in full, filmed as part of World Ballet Day 2016. Watch World Ballet Day 2016 in full: • Video
World Ballet Day was broadcast live across the globe on 4 October 2016
The now-annual live-stream saw 20 hours of non-stop filming from five of the world's top ballet companies including The Australian Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet.
This year, the stream was available to watch via Facebook Live and was the longest broadcast ever shown on the platform.
The day saw each company give insights into daily life for their dancers, featuring rehearsals, interviews and the ever-popular morning ballet class. This year's relay was presented by Gethin Jones and Darcey Bussell.

[@anne12453C]

53:47 IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS CUTE MOMENT WHER BEA DANCED IN HER OWN AND EVERYBODY SUPPORTED HER? THAT'S WHY I LOVE ROYAL❤

[@bookswithlove8232]

I love Bea so much, it's really sad she's not in the Royal Ballet anymore 😭❤️

[@Sofia-rl7ue]

@@bookswithlove8232 Why isn't she in the company anymore if I may ask?

[@bookswithlove8232]

@@Sofia-rl7ue She's in Stanford University now, in the computer science program

[@Sofia-rl7ue]

@@bookswithlove8232 Wow that is really impressive! Thank you for the information

[@georgesringeisen5365]

Nous aussi parce qu'elle a compris qu'elle ne serait jamais nommé principal ... Bravo les Anglais

[@qualifiedarmchaircritic]

I love how Brian says thank you every so often. Seems like a really cool teacher to work with

[@josephhuth3714]

I love watching Brian's classes. His combinations are so graceful and elegant and there is such a feeling of creative energy, joy, and excitement in the studio. Bravo, Brian.

[@audreyh.8284]

Why is watching ballet so satisfying

[@melissahansen8736]

Your female dancers all look so incredibly healthy! So glad to see dancers that obviously eat well and often.

[@brunamandu3801]

Melissa Hansen Being skinny doesn't mean they're healthy.

[@littlemissblackdress7587]

Oh shut up.

[@angelage9383]

You forgot about men

[@hot7567]

Bruna Mandu they don’t look unhealthily skinny though they just look strong?

[@everyloss]

Bruna Mandu she didn’t say they all look skinny and healthy. Just heathy in general. I think everyone does too just off of their skin and complexion and good color. Idk. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ the men too.

[@movajoi]

I love the teacher Brian Maloney. his teaching is very wonderful. I hope his class will be seen in the World Ballet Day 2017.

[@marijke0607]

he has so much fun doing his job!

[@rubyp7447]

The guy in the blue onsie is my life goals

[@brigidkolenc1222]

SMD 014 it’s Zenaida... she is nothing close to an elderly woman 😂 she was a principal dancer but has since retired

[@brigidm6279]

@SMD 014 Elderly woman? 😂 😂 😂 Zenaida Yanowsky? She can wear whatever she dang likes 😂

[@marijke0607]

this pianist is outstanding

[@aiyyoi]

Can we please have less conversation during company class section this year during live streaming? Please allow us to enjoy the beautiful piano and appreciate the awesome dancers more

[@marijke0607]

agree! agree! agree!

[@susannevollmer2347]

If you ant to hear another gret pianist look to Assaf Messerers classe in the bolshoi. Old but great!!!!!!

[@gr8fuldeb699]

I never get tired of watching these. These people are the epitome of athletic and grace. Love love it!!

[@JeanneDeSilver]

Brian is constantly saying "Good, good, good"; I've never seen one of these dancers forget a move or need correction! Amazing.

[@cmsltz7716]

goals

[@AnnabellaEdeL]

It's great that you have included parts containing rehearsals with dancers from the different ranks in the company. I love to watch them besides the principals, who are constantly shown in clips during the year.

[@MichelleJamesBetsy]

I could watch this all day....

[@aceseven277]

33:28 that cuteness tho!!!

[@queenvictoria738]

Aww, that was Marci! He's my favorite!

[@shanice.mitchell]

Such an inspirational video for people that have just started doing ballet. Love the energy 😳

[@TsarOfRuss]

Everybody calm down !! i can do this too ... hold my beer

[@tjw2469]

and 2 years have been passed

[@pheart2381]

Finished yet?

[@appelsina3497]

I've been holding this beer for three years, will you please stop dancing, Tsar!

[@tiffcat1100]

Still going? 😂

[@ameliaelizzabeth]

All these dancers are absolutely lovely to watch!

[@maureenbivard9499]

Ballet master Brian Maloney is very charismatic and inspiring Love his energy and obvious joy in his work.Must make such a difference to the company.His accent being an American who danced in France,I could listen to him giving the French terms ad nauseum.And yes of course Steven McRae is his usual brill self.Good luck to his wife for the impending sibling for Audrey Bluebell.

[@Loweene_Ancalimon]

I just love the way he exales loudly, it makes you behind the screen breathe as thought you were dancing yourself !

[@tiffcat1100]

I like hearing the French terms being pronounced well ;)

[@marijke0607]

the combinations and the music go perfectly together, which is the most important

[@AliceKho]

can't believe I watched all that 1 hour class video. It was so interesting and inpiring to see professinals warm up. I definitely learned a lot

[@kvhowells]

OMG..LOVE watching THE PIROUETTES across the floor on pointe!!!!

[@demaillemarieelisabeth1424]

Quel plaisir de regarder votre classe, la qualité de votre travail, sous la conduite d'un prof comme je le souhaite à tous les danseurs: calme, bienveillant et détendu, précis, et vraiment au service des danseurs. Bravo et merci pour la mise en ligne. Heureuse vie aux deux bébés...

[@RafaelSantos-xl1ut]

I just watched this class for the millionth time ☺️... I love the world ballet day classes and I'm looking forward for this date in 2020.

[@abigail-melindabonares2286]

I'm still upset that we didn't get to see Steven Mcrae's barrels at the end 😭

[@Nosiluminadimenso]

Methinks there was version of this video with the barrels [in place of the interview about the "style" website]. If memory serves me well. Dommage!

[@jamesrichardhill9731]

Abigail-Melinda Bonares !!

[@ferchoromero6639]

Abigail-Melinda Bonares

[@ferchoromero6639]

Abigail-Melinda Bonares

[@ferchoromero6639]

Nosiluminadimenso

[@issamkhawaja5035]

Cannot wait. Houston Ballet portion was amazing. Wish you had more of it!!

[@brookebowers3529]

oh thank you for this .....YOU HAVE BROUGHT ME TO TEARS!

[@icarrus4u]

The guy with the blue tights, Joseph Sissens = WOW Technique, did he just join the company?

[@noopy99]

I wish I could watch morning class everyday! 😍

[@olgatsismetzoglou401]

I TOTALLY LOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!!

[@AnnabellaEdeL]

Just for the record, we enjoy to watch the dancers dancing in full view, not so much in partial view.

[@ARELIPAMELA12]

Excellent classes!

[@msbeejones]

probably complained about this the last time i watched this, but to cut away right before mr. mccrae is going to do barrel rolls is practically criminal.

[@lynnmontgomery9227]

I love watching dancers Mark it!! With their hands!!

[@MultiJalynn]

I love watching the class! just wish their was less commentary!!!

[@californiagurl1818]

Not to be rude but the pregnant lady at 14:52 had me dying. Way to work girl!!!!

[@pheart2381]

yes! she shamed me into pausing the video and doing my own modest barre which i was going to skip!

[@TsarOfRuss]

Isnt she beautiful ? I better marry a woman with such healthy lifestyle and mentality

[@charlotteelizabethgrace4309]

beckywiththegood weave Mcrae's wife elizabeth

[@melissasmith6762]

Fedor: That's right, you BETTER or you're a failure as a human being.

[@lojainnasr3574]

Charlotte I think she means the one that was doing a penche. XD The one in blue. She was ignored for the interview section but she is very pregnant too XD. Guys Alex doesn't mean the one in black! Click on this 14:52 but watch till 14:55 the OTHER girl is also 8 months pregnant and was doing a penche! Haha the one in the penche not the passé XD. Both are AMAZING. But such a shame she didn't get an interview like Elizabeth even though she was right there! ;)

[@yanadurruthy7021]

Un bravo para esa compañía...historia,talento y excelencia....

[@anitahampton1543]

Art in motion. Thank you for giving me this opportunity I otherwise would never have.

[@billfathers]

no comment needed for this!! i love thi studio, its floors are great

[@ariadne1683]

I can´t believe you cut out the last part for an interview =( Those amazing jumps and the free dancing ist the part I love the most

[@ElspethMuzzin]

i love when they all clapped

[@MiaDjojowasitoMalik]

Yay, thank you for this! Don't ever stop giving this to us every year, we're grateful for it. What does a "ballet rehab specialist" do anyways? My footwork is never that smooth. Boo! 🙍🏻

[@artisticdiva1]

A ballet rehab specialist works with dancers who are recovering from an injury.

[@MiaDjojowasitoMalik]

artisticdiva1 thank you for explaining! You're awesome! 💕

[@TeresaDancerGirl]

Love this!!!

[@Kathechan]

So amazing!!!

[@emy9166]

Wonderful class!!

[@Charoula1608]

Zenaida with the blue onesie is goals.

[@TheCookieCoutureChannel]

My daughter and i enjoy to much to watch this videos!

[@harmoniabalanza]

When I studied dance we always had live music. I took it for granted.

[@UltimateGenosyko]

Love this

[@yuansutopia]

Looks like a lot of fun - I'm gonna join a ballet class in the Fall!

[@theyvanmcgregor]

Much gratitude:)

[@theannabombify]

McRae flawless as always

[@mojovr5003]

Names of all the dancers in this class. Each row front to back, starting from the left. Back barre from left to right. Edit: Many thanks to VikingBalletnista for filling in the blanks! 1st row Valeri Hristov Mayara Magri Sarah Lamb Leticia Stock Marcelino Sambé Claire Calvert Helen Crawford 2nd row Bennett Gartside Olivia Cowley Solomon Golding Teo Dubreuil Hannah Grennell Tristan Dyer 3rd row Itziar Mendizabal Anna Rose O Sullivan Gina Storm Jensen Nicol Edmonds Calvin Richardson 4th row Eric Underwood Leticia Dias Mica Bradbury Alexander Campbell Harry Churches 5th row Yasmine Naghdi Erico Montes Joseph Sissens Vincenzo Di Primo Maria Luisa Castillo Yoshida Franciso Serrano 6th row David Yudes Ryoichi Hirano Charlotte Tonkinson Arianna Maldini Julia Roscoe Valentino Zucchetti Zenaida Yanowski 7th row Leanne Benjamin Meaghan Grace Hinkis Giacomo Rovero Annette Buvoli Leo Dixon Mariko Sasaki 8th row Luca Acri Tara Brigitte Bhavnani Matthew Ball Lukas Bjarneboe Braensrod James Hay barre at the back Benjamin Ella Akane Takada Paul Kay Laura McCulloch Elisabeth Harrod Steven Mcrae Tierney Heap Beatriz Stix Brunnell Ashley Dean Grace Blundell Fernando Montano Also Gemma Pitchley Gale is in here but I didn't see her at the barre which is weird

[@vikingballetnista7491]

I think I've cracked the missing pieces, although the camera crew seemed to positively avoid the dancers you've not been able to identify. Man in all black on 1st row: former first soloist, Valeri Hristov. Lady in the corner on the same row: former first soloist Helen Crawford. Last man on 2nd row: former soloist Tristan Dyer. Fourth lady on 6th row: former Aud Jebsen Young Dancer Arianna Maldini. And the first lady on 7th row is, I believe, former principal dancer and absolute legend, Leeanne Benjamin. Unless I really need to see an optometrist. ;-)

[@mojovr5003]

@@vikingballetnista7491 well oops those are some big names, can't believe I didnt recognize them. Thanks again for helping me find the missing pieces, really appreciate it!

[@vikingballetnista7491]

@@mojovr5003 happy to help! Somebody should've made these lists ages ago, so thank you, too!

[@mojovr5003]

@@vikingballetnista7491 i've got another one over at WBD 2020 if you don't mind :)

[@vikingballetnista7491]

@@mojovr5003 The dreaded face mask WBD class. Ok, I'll give it a go!

[@movajoi]

I love the teacher brian maloney!! I hope he will come back on October 2, 2018!! World Ballet Day 2018!!!!

[@mariayeh9396]

Just following this along with them confirms that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. It was hard, and tiring, but I love it

[@ADeoetRegina]

Watching them is the most satisfying thing ever. Also Zenaida's blue onsie is giving me life😂😂😂

[@jemmaproductions5220]

This is where I want to dance someday 😍

[@tolget4684]

I just watched "Romeo and Juliet Ballet " from Masterpiece Theater. Some of the dancers are credited from being at the Royal, so hear I am trying to locate them... lol. I never took much notice to Ballet but as I get older, I can definitely appreciate it more. Very hard work that requires years of dedication. P.S. to anyone who has not watched Romeo and Juliet i highly recommend it.

[@annas8762]

This is so beautiful I could literally cry. I wish I could take part in a professional dance class at least once in my life, eventhough I am not really good.

[@ittybittyhipster]

I find it unfair that they praised Elizabeth for dancing while pregnant, but practically shamed that other very pregnant girl for doing the same..:( weird, and sad. also, Yasmin Naghdi is literally perfection

[@boo7788]

Omg 😲 this is so incredible when I. Was little I said to my mom I wannna be a ballerina when I grow up. This video was very inspirational. Gtld

[@charlottegrohs8654]

Dieter. Nuhr Kabarett

[@marijke0607]

the teacher is also outstanding

[@vinh_g_nguyen]

I'm following along at home during the Covid-19 quarantine. Hello from California! :)

[@chiedu90069]

Me too! Every day. Thank god there are 6 or 7 or these :)

[@youlijames6707]

Awesome.

[@brendaswanson6629]

I've never seen better talent anywhere and I'd give anything to see them in real life

[@Emillysilly]

The women all have their hair in such beautiful chignons, plaits and buns! It would be great to see some of the dancers doing their hair in the styles they would for warming up or rehearsing. Elegant and practical hairstyles for exercise or work are always useful to learn, especially from such high level athletes. Amazing dancing as always, thank you!

[@RoyalOperaHouse]

Olivia Cowley, a Soloist of The Royal Ballet, runs a blog which might be of interest - e.g. this post includes videos of several dancers preparing their hair www.ballet.style/video/2016/11/17/ballerina-bun

[@Emillysilly]

Brilliant! Many thanks for directing me to this!

[@user-ic2ml9kp3y]

I watch their body and then I look down and see mine and...😂😂😂 how elegant and beautiful their figure and moves are.

[@unnamedchannel7267]

1:05:57 Darcey says 'these are corps de ballet girls, they may do the odd solo role' whilst First Soloists Claire Calvert, Beatriz Stix-Brunell and Yasmin Naghdi are dancing!!! Don't be so patronising Darcey!

[@elenauni1]

yes. that was pretty tasteless

[@avesraggiana]

I didn't find her remark patronizing. Darcey Bussell was probably not aware that they'd been promoted.

[@serbanescusimona]

OMG! There is Eric Underwood! Love you, boy! 💙💙💙

[@naautoestimacomsarahbricio6421]

essas sequencias são parecidas com as que são utilizadas na minha aula de avançado, super amei...

[@stellahackl2040]

Matthew ball turns so well!

[@mirnahumphreys8488]

He is so handsome!!! Omg

[@berenice3626]

did not expect the royal ballet to be so lax, but yet so disciplined at the same time

[@ozge3938]

This is my new therapy

[@rosierichens662]

I would have liked to see the barrels at the end😊😞

[@NicolasMoralesOwl]

ohh I'm so glad to see Fernando Montaño the Colombian 💛💙💗

[@Snolane]

But... Steven's barrels. =(

[@icarrus4u]

I wish world ballet day were everyday...

[@Tanknnative432]

yea that was dumb to cut of Steven at the end. I wanted barrels!!!!!!!

[@artisticdiva1]

Agreed. Who cares about ballet fashion when we could have seen barrels?

[@Anna-vz5jl]

Beautiful... sorry what was that combination? 🤦‍♀️ so hard .. I’ve only been dancing for 3 years ... absolute beautiful 🩰

[@denisestrauss3131]

I love 😘😘😘

[@Chybbin]

I love the teacher

[@katechapple217]

Fantastic dancer at 22.30 in the coral top!

[@RoyalOperaHouse]

She is Itziar Mendizabal www.roh.org.uk/people/itziar-mendizabal

[@katechapple217]

Super, thanks ROH!

[@Isaglac]

The guy who nearly got killed at 1:09:20

[@izzytedesco9881]

I can’t stop rewatching that

[@alexa.4273]

I love how his friend move him out of the way hahahahhahahahahah

[@mat2man]

In my next life i will be appearing on World Ballet Day!!!

[@ray382vk]

i wish we could see both classes :(

[@ray382vk]

😂😂😂 i was greedy. it is grateful thing that we could see the class😇😇. However I'm still greedy😂😂 i want to see both class😈😈

[@ibuprofenPill]

Ah yes, company class. I was so lucky to have danced professionally even though I always bellyached at having to be at the studio by 9am. We did a ball-buster ballet class much like this one, and then a modern class. I always thought: aren't normal people just getting to work right now? However much I complained, I'd give anything just for one more year. The other day I realized it has been over 20 years since I retired. How I miss those days of my youth. Now I'm just an old fart who programs computers.

[@nummysmom]

I read your comment, then glanced at your username. Almost choked on my coffee....;) Oh ya, getting older is hard work. lol

[@TheMaracuya9]

You're lucky to have a job at least after being a dancer, I wish I could learn how to program 😐

[@MargotRudell]

The marathon analogy is a good one.

[@blackknight5280]

How do they memorize these routines after only hearing the instructions once?

[@loelipop98]

It's really not the difficult part. One gets used to it and it is so much better and interesting than set class.

[@addystewart4454]

you get used to it. in fact i’ve had teachers that only say it and they only said once and expect you to know it

[@user-mg3mh2wy9f]

You need to focus it took me a long time for memorizing but I got it

[@gustavoandrade7220]

Actually those might not be new routines. I could see people not even looking at him and doing the routines right after he finished assigning them. But it's absolutely mind-blowing to see how fast they catch on to what they have to do.

[@gustavotozzo]

I have to say that it tickled me no end seeing the presenter walk through the dancers after his "interview",,, while dancers are all going en-dehors on everything he nonchalantly walks all turned in... LOL!

[@quemevoydeaqui]

deberían quedarse callados para poder apreciar la clase!!

[@lorimiami]

.....trying to psych myself back into class......

[@black_canary7398]

Pregnant dancers are incredible 😯

[@movajoi]

Who is the morning class teacher of World Ballet Day 2017? I want to see Brian Maloney again! His class is brilliant!!

[@Kk-zw6gt]

Thanks so much for this!!! I just wanted to ask if the Royal Ballet will go on tour to Australia (Sydney, Melbourne etc)??? If so would it be this year or the next? Thanks a lot!

[@salome.22]

Steven Mc Rae😍😍😍

[@noopy99]

Can someone please tell me where these freestanding, portable and height adjustable barres are from? I like the idea of having two barres, so everyone has the freedom to move without checking for other peoples hands etc. 😅

[@at5411]

Those pirouettes tho !!!;) mad nice

[@ccyhlzdsccyhlzds6951]

教头好帅。。招式完美

[@jacobfulcher1083]

the one with the silver and blue is a power house

[@khenkurulkar103]

does anyone know from where the boys get buy their tights and what kind of tights they buy? especially the long colorful ones/ 40:41l