The Royal Ballet company class in full

The Royal Ballet take their morning ballet class led by Brian Maloney and accompanied by pianist Robert Clark, as filmed for #WorldBalletDay 2019.
Royal Ballet dancers take class six days a week to warm up for rehearsals and performances. As Kristen McNally described during World Ballet Day 2015, ‘class is all about getting the body warm for the day’s rehearsal - and it’s also a great time to concentrate on yourself, to improve your technique’.
Class at The Royal Ballet lasts about 90 minutes and covers a wide range of movements. It starts with exercises of increasing complexity at the barre before the dancers move into the centre of the room. This is a unique window into the daily life of a dancer at The Royal Ballet, showing the dedication and athleticism required for every step, as well as allowing viewers a unique look inside one of the Company's rehearsal studios.
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[@hilarykelly1954]

I so love ballet, am now 80 years and loved ballet lessons when young. It is wonderful to be able to follow these classes.

[@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy]

I'm 65 and used to take ballet lessons when I was younger, and also love to follow these lessons. Good to know that I'm not the only one, was beginning to think that I was a bit weird.

[@tamara8088]

I love watching classical ballet lessons too! They are lucky to have live piano accompaniment.

[@amandao.7705]

That’s so wonderful to hear! I am still young myself, and it really is amazing. It’s great to hear from some of the older people in the ballet community!!

[@balletschool]

Come to our profile, we have children who perform ballet from the age of 2!) And there are classes for any age on the channel. 🌸🌸🌸

[@naokoy.fitzgerald1454]

Glad someone even older than me is watching and practicing ballet with this clip. Keep at it; I’m right back of you!

[@kdub10009]

I don’t think the company has ever had a better roster of male dancers than it has right now. There’s so much talent in that room!

[@demispendlove6615]

They pick up the choreography so fast it blows my mind!!!

[@kyleeats5331]

Well most exercises are similar

[@darwaine5103]

it’s ballet vocabulary

[@rkees01]

You have to do that in the ballet world

[@lindakipps7551]

I am a ballet class pianist in Washington DC at the Kennedy Center. These pianists for the royal ballet company classes are fantastic! If you are a pianist and want to learn to play ballet class, I highly recommend these KZbin videos.

[@peterjoseph8958]

I'm a ballet pianist as well. The thing that amazes me about this guy is how quick he picks up the tempo. One thing about this class that's different than the classes I play for is the pace. They move from one combination to the next with minimal time in between. I always get nervous with teachers who count in "fast-forward" motion, because I'm not sure what tempo they really want. These two must work together a lot to understand each other that well.

[@lindakipps7551]

@@peterjoseph8958 Company class and classes in your local studio are often quite different. Company class is often fast paced like this class. You have to think really fast.

[@peterjoseph8958]

@@lindakipps7551 That's true, but this is fast even by company class standards I've seen. I've played for company classes for years at Silicon Valley Ballet and some ABT company classes, and usually there's about 30 seconds to a minute in between combinations, depending on the teacher.

[@elizabethspallanzani1905]

@@peterjoseph8958 have only just seen your post a year on from the 2019 Day, but wanted to say that all you ballet pianists are in a class of your own, and should get more recognition! Your comment reminded me that many years ago Kathleen Crofton was teaching in London, and she 'danced' the steps with her hands whilst whistling the rhythm - a real challenge for both dancers and pianists until you were used to her classes!

[@ysatikv]

Hello my friends, I'm a ballet pianist too 🤗 could you advise me some videos of the ballet lessons with another good pianists please? Sorry for my English is bad. Thank you all 😊

[@virginiamooney4105]

I love the individuality here. They're all doing the same combination, more or less, and adding their own preferred port de bras and balances and timing it's so lovely to watch these professionals

[@lilibibitusann]

It's wonderful to be able to see the work that dancers put in each day and to see lots of faces that I recognise from different ballets that I've seen. Also, must agree with everyone else - the pianist, Rob, is fabulous: giving the dancers great energy.

[@katherinesmith5598]

The accompanist is incredible!! I wish I had him for my class!

[@MsMSB2012]

I had a recent accompanist who played Disney tunes the whole time. Literally best class ever!!

[@yetiXDD]

Does anyone realise that the pianist isn’t using music?? Incredible!

[@stevendwoodruff]

They rarely do. That's the deal, improvise.

[@lindakipps7551]

yetiXDD it is to your advantage to be able to improvise the way Robert Clark does in this video. It allows you to be totally free and respond quickly to the teacher. Yes, this pianist is awesome!

[@marymohagheghi4875]

So important to appreciate a fine pianist💖

[@marcojimenez595]

Ive been doing Ballet accompanying for 15 years and rarely do I improvise. I play classical music repertoire or adele, Britney, Whitney, drake etc So its not really apart of the deal to play class

That's the best way to go 😉

[@federicabertelli7300]

Tempi sbarra : 1:04 plie sx 3:43 tendu prima 6:38 tendu quinta 8:29 tendu quinta 2 10:06 jete 11:28 jete 2 13:10 rond 18:06 fondu 20:24 fondu 22:20 frappe 24:21 adagio 26:15 grand battement

[@pablofulbrook9972]

thank you for this

[@desertlover12]

Thank you for your service

[@munkhtulgalkhagvadorj9035]

The main thing of dance class is an accompanist. Specially this man is awesome 👏 . They have to really appreciate for god to sent this wonderful and talented pianIst.

[@patricialavender2902]

I am 75 and watch this every year. I am in awe of you all. Truly beautiful. Just love the ballet. The pianist is amazing too.

[@marijke0607]

you will see Alejandra Ferri working at the barre behind the piano!

[@charliewillems]

13:13 to 15:19 rond de jambe on phantom's angel of music is what i LIVE for omg

[@kathleengoodwin6713]

Charlie Willems main reason I love this day, listening to all the pianists.......... and then watching the dancers!

[@icarrus4u]

Awesome eh! I love this company for ALL aspects!

[@tzipporah7635]

Agreed! Couldn't figure out where or how I knew this song. You have saved me:) Been playing this on repeat throughout the day

[@helenchelmicka3028]

Def! Love his Angel of music 😀

[@lanavita6783]

Wow! Their pianist is incredible

[@danieladasilvanogueira4297]

I love how every year there are pregnant women taking class

[@josemarkes8133]

Daniela, escreva na sua língua, não se importe de assumir as suas origens de uma nação que é independentes desde 1139 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O Abraço Amigo

[@danieladasilvanogueira4297]

@@josemarkes8133 Angola é nossa!

[@21pjae]

@@danieladasilvanogueira4297 Tudo a remar para as Terras de Vera Cruz para lhes roubar ainda mais ouro!

[@josemarkes8133]

@@danieladasilvanogueira4297- Angola, que bem conheço, não é nossa, embora haja muitos angolanos que continuem a ser adeptos incondicionais do Ben ica, do Sporting , do Porto, da Académica, ETC. e da selecção portuguesa. Que deus os abençoe a todos. O ABR

[@josemarkes8133]

@@21pjae Sugiro ao Amigo Pedro que, sem pre-conceitos e desapaixonadamente, compare o que aconteceu no Brasil - e em que os portugas nunca eram muitos e em maioria, como hoje - com o que aconteceu no Canadá e nos USA onde sobraram poucos "índios", e muito mais com os castelhanos que dizimaram todas as civilizações no outro lado da América do Sul:- incas, Maias, etc. O Abraço Amigo

[@nellcorley233]

the pianist played singin in the rain, i love that

[@horsedude1122]

Robert Clark is a musical GOD!!!! Love him.....so talented!!

[@marieanarchy]

I Hope Steve has a full and speedy recovery, it's weird not seeing him and his energy on #worldballetday this year.

[@2kooldancin]

Marie Anarchy I was thinking the same thing. Heal quickly, Steve McRae! ❤️

[@XxxcloackndaggerxxX]

I remember dancing at the Riverside dance studio in London, also in New York, Phillipines and Montreal, I'm now 70 a pleasure to watch it brings back wonderful memories. I now live in Australia.

[@johannax6653]

Robert Clark is a virtuoso. Beautiful music to accompany fabulous athletes.

[@pennyfurr3216]

Thanks for noticing. I played for ballet when I was young. Great to be appreciated.

[@ysatikv]

@@pennyfurr3216 hello. What music did you play for ballet artists? I'm a ballet pianist too. Thank you

[@luludong7061]

40:15 omg thats soooooo sweet!! He just came up and gave her a hug??

[@Didi_Online]

Glad to see some of my favourite dancers taking class: Marcelino Sambé, Yasmine Naghdi, Matthew Ball, Mayara Magri, William Bracewell and James Hay. Also great to see new faces ! Hope they are all adapting well to company life.

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Thank you for mentioning James! He is my favorite and so amazing but very underrated. Love him!

[@Missfrankiecat]

The great Alessandra Ferri briefly. glimpsed at about 11:18. Still doing class in her 50's! And again at 14:15

[@ariadne1683]

I love how Rob is playing such wonderful feel good music without any sheets. Great job!

[@TheSorub]

i think a big improvement is having just the two experinced dancers doing the links and voice overs there is certainly less chat but the infomation is still put across , you dont need a third person to ask a question , so conversation is cut by a third. I know a lot of people would prefer no voices at all but this is an improvement over previous years

[@balletforever7993]

The pianist is a genious

[@superboobofburlesque9790]

I took this as my ballet class today I'm home due to COVID19 and it was like being in class-love you all thanks from bottom of my heart!!

[@tarikendall3125]

This is my favorite day of the year to see the inside workings of the Royal Ballet. This is such an inspiration and privilege. Thank you for making this happen!!!!

[@maitlandjohnson85]

The music makes my ballet/musical theater geek heart smile

[@av9706]

I miss ballet so much, I miss dancing so much...it reminds me of my mom, She always made my chignon, I just miss her so much..❤️

[@talladale]

I understand. I'm sure her love for you will always be there.

[@aurim.880]

As long as you remember her and love her in your heart, she'll never truly be gone.

[@catrionacampbelltv]

Love the Scottish medley at the start... Ye Banks and Braes to open followed by Skye Boat Song! Wonderful class of talent!

[@AllieB-11.11]

Ah-ha! I had been wondering what the opening piece was as recognised it but didn't know the name - thanks.

[@Fruitdelight123]

My only regret is that I didn't start balett much sooner in my Life...I am 56 now and love it...I live it, Dream it and even started to 'eat like a ballerina' LOL! I wish there were dance shools for us over 35-40....once a week is simply not enough...love this!! Love from Sweden!!

[@elizabethspallanzani1905]

RAD run Silver Swans for 50+. If you can't find a local teacher, there are some online classes. Never too late to start dancing!

[@annagray865]

My third time watching this company class video. Such an amazing and beautiful/handsome company! I recently had the privilege to attend a show at the Royal Opera House (Swan Lake). One of the most incredible and moving experiences I have ever had in so many ways. It should be on everyone's bucket list!

[@dancingwithq3986]

Wow everyone is soooo clean! Its such a privalage to be able to study these dancers up close. I feel like i"M learning so much by just watching them work.

[@Capaya8690]

Alessandra Ferri!! 😍😍 such a legend! a beautiful class as always. please stream them more often ROH!

[@shufeng5558]

Capaya8690 Yes~I saw her.

[@Phatcub]

I miss ballet and it's great to see a full class. It's been years since I have been in class. Wonderful dancers, teacher and pianist.

[@fluffycloud7796]

These classes are so wonderful. Bryan's classes are very methodical - really working on the essential muscles at the beginning before transitioning to the center. I've been following along whenever my dance school is on a break. The ballet muscles forget themselves really quickly, so it's nice to have some contagiously beautiful online courses!

[@TheDelfinlady]

it's so soothing to have this playing in the background

[@helenchelmicka3028]

Def! It's so lovely to go to sleep too 😴

[@0Micaela03]

I love the full class every year

[@olovey1]

It's fun to watch older WBD videos of years past, and seeing the same dancers back then. (I'm obsessed!)

[@marijke0607]

the hard work pays of, they improve greatly over the years. Marcellito Sambe beyond recognition

[@marielledawn4358]

Thank you for sharing the warm ups for us during World Ballet Day - we appreciate it! 🙌🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@lica1598]

The way they all look at each other now and again, with a little smirk, as if they all speak a silent language between themselves, and we just don't understand! Magical!

[@pavlaki1]

Just used this as a home barre in lockdown. It was brilliant! The lovely music for plies, "ye Banks and Braes" and "The Skye Boat Song" appeals to my roots.

[@aquablushgirl]

Watched this 4 times now (including live on the day)! I love seeing dancers in class.

[@lesleegrant9460]

I have been looking forward to this for an entire year! I binge watched the last ones in a day and was so blown away by the technique and control. I've never done ballet but I admire the skill

[@reneebrown3766]

...and amongst those hard working stars of today, none shines brighter than the power of two, Brian and Robert. XXX

[@cyrilmf2570]

amazing the work done by those dancers, impressed by the energy and their concentration. Thanks for this rehearsal RBL

[@deblowe9068]

This is now an essential part of my weekly workout routine. The pianist deserves special kudos - he is inspiring.

[@mikemitchell2658]

The camera work is just awful this year. We don’t want to see lingering close-ups of faces, or ariel long-shots, or the constant frantic camera movement which only ever allows us to see a fragment of a step. Every now and then....WE WANT TO SEE PEOPLE DANCE!

[@user-eb6tz5vc4n]

That's what I wanted to say! I love the 2018 version since I can clearly see their foot movements!

[@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy]

That's all too common for cameramen/women to do that always or leaving the men out. That shows they have no idea of what ballet is.

[@xrisanthemum]

hard agree. I've been following along on this video as a warm up for my workouts and even though I've done this like 10+ times there's still some points where I'm lost on the choreography. That's how bad it is lol. I'm certainly very close by now to having most of it memorized but the camera work is so bad sometimes I'm like, am I on the wrong foot? And I won't be, but the angles are so bad I get confused.

[@hwntwww]

Its for publicity not instruction- buy a video

[@mikemitchell2658]

steady bloke That’s such an inane response that I can only assume you’re one of the camera crew. Obviously, 194 people (that we know of) disagree with you.

[@dmmchugh3714]

THANKS FOR ANOTHER OUTSTANDING WORLD BALLET DAY ! LOVE COMPANY CLASS !

[@annagray865]

Bravo to an extraordinary ballet company. Well done everyone, and hats off to Kevin O'Hare for his leadership.

[@theannabombify]

Shame not seeing Steven McRae this year, wish him a speedy recovery (:

[@martinamalavasi7342]

Amazing class! The teacher is absolutely great! And Rob never disappoints 🥰

[@souadnoune3392]

Love this class...I am always inspired by Olga & Brian class ...Thank you sooo much for sharing :)

[@bridgetmarie5144]

I love these practices that you show us. It’s so amazing to watch

[@deborahkelly1489]

I love watching these ballet classes.

[@catherinehastings2063]

Fabulous accompaniment! Robert is a genius 😘😍😋. Hilarious - was giggling the whole way through!

[@annagi344]

Il pianista e super!!! Bravissimo !!!

[@lynnralph8373]

I too am reliving my ballet years which I loved so much.. I am 72 and still feel those movements through these classes.

[@mikanob37]

i turn this on whenever I have a long, concentration need work to do. his voice is so good with piano and those clapping!

[@MyFav2103]

So beautiful to watch! and touching Piano . Just Love it every seconds of the video!! many Thanks to all. bravo!!

[@PoppyMeadowsmc]

yay I wait for this every year.

[@user-sv8gr4nv3u]

Просмотрел не отрываясь до конца, волшебные танцоры, препод и пианист! Такой прекрасный и тяжёлый труд. Особое почтение пианисту - больше часа без остановки, не вставая, давая замечательную музыку.

[@ktd9]

Great to watch....thanks for letting us see behind the scenes of what these great dancers do just to warm up...😍🥰

[@margaretnewton6409]

Thank you, so beautifully done, by dancers, teacher, and awesome pianist. I am smiling because of personal memories of a mom, and many years later her daughter.

[@dwija1325]

Glad to see so many new faces this year, and they're all so good

[@arwenbo1989]

Can’t believe I missed the live feed!! Thank goodness for KZbin. So many new faces this year. Thank you so much for uploading 😍.

[@reine-du-ciel]

been watching the streams from the past couple of years and it's really cool to see what different teachers focus on. i was really excited to learn that they're still doing world ballet day this year, though i hope everyone is keeping safe. it hasn't been easy for a lot of people and i wish i could help ROH at least :( the dancers all seem like such lovely people and of course their hard work is really really admirable. they're artists and athletes and something else all at the same time. thank you for being such inspirations and please take care always...

[@vadimlarramendi1778]

Thank you for all this spectacular materials. Thank you for exist.

[@felipeangelmartinez3095]

Me encanta poder seguir desde mi casa y disfrutar de una clase de balet. Tengo 70 años y me retrotrae a mi juventud en distintas clases pero sobre todo en el conservatorio de Toulouse donde tuve la suerte de tener una prodigiosa profesora Simone Techenet . Gracias por estos vídeos.

[@rah938]

That signature RB èpaulement and port de bras...stunning.

[@LucionoLopes]

Amo essa companhia!!! Acho maravilhoso o empenho de cada componente.

[@verenathalia3663]

Oh my I love all the dancers here.. and omg that pianist tho! La Campanella for tendus?! I'm hooked!!

[@SamuelArredondoD]

I LOVE BALLET... GRACIAS POR EXISTIR ESTE BELLO ARTE... Saludos desde México.

[@nebbs7552]

Ahhh I love the Royal Ballet so much. I hope to reach it same day 😍🙏🏻

[@JoseFlores-jf9bf]

I believe in you!

[@nebbs7552]

Wow. Thank you for these wonderful replies. 😘❤️

[@Noonecares3203]

You can do it. I believe in you too

[@RomyIlano]

These are beautiful! They help ordinary people like me understand how important form is and how hard it is to dance beautiful ballet

[@m.x.b.9949]

To the pianist, job well done. To the dancers, job well done. To the teacher, job well done! And to everyone who videotaped, thank you! I have been doing ballet since I was 4 years old!

[@Endlesshadowsxoxo]

Okay, but what a pleasure to dance and warm up to that beautiful rendition of Angel of Music that must have been

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Over the sea to sky is a lovely choice of piano music to dance to ,, The dancers are stunning i have chosen my favourite dancers xx

[@natsummers08]

The dancing is a wonderful demonstration of the level of fitness required for this amazing dance form. The music being played by the pianist is lovely - very much enjoying the infilling, beautiful and joyful selection of pieces!!! As previously mentioned with no sheet music. Thankyou to all 🙂

[@NikolaosSotiriou]

thank you 🙏❤

[@christinewang83]

Love the music, love to see Brian as well :)

[@user-mngjkiyf]

Is it just me that camera work was kind of too busy this year? During the center before jumps was hardly to catch up.

[@jennylove2746]

They're all so grateful. ❤ When I was younger I wanted to be a ballerina. 😊

[@hyunapark7792]

Oh, I was crying at 'Somewhere out there' of Adagio... The pianist is a really fantastic!

[@Hephaistion03]

It may be beneficial if the commentator's would mention the names of the dancers as the cameras pan around the studio, Not everyone is informed as to the names as the dancers as some people who are able to attend performances regularly and get to know the dancers , Look forward to this event each year , Bravo to the RB :dancers and the pianist > )

[@marymohagheghi4875]

This is the best part of my day

[@saravivien_]

You uploaded it!! That's why I love you hahaha😂❣ By the way, I loved the class and the whole day❤ ✨

[@danhicks684]

Love Sir Robert on the piano, the dancers are outstanding. Love it, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@silvinasantos4954]

Fantastic class and pianist :)...* Thank you very much!

[@veracruz7954]

Every year the Royal Ballet company class is really the highlight of World Ballet Day! What a treat! BRAVO!!!... 👏🏼👏🏼😻💕😻💕

[@ernestcastro6238]

Vera Cruz Yes it is a big highlight for me as well.

[@davisasi_112]

Thank you Rob...

[@eunamour]

I love whenever i hear Thank you Rob!! Hahaha they are all so cool !

[@J10559]

The hardest sports-art form exists! Fight against gravity with grace , endure paIn with smile, never eat enough for comfort.... Only respect for all these beautiful ballerinas 👯‍♂️❣️❣️

[@user-ul3ul7wb6p]

I practice ballet bar to this music at home every day. Piano performance is the best. Thank you.

[@lesleyshearer2636]

What an inspiration to dance to such a variety of totally appropriate music! Such a treat whether it's Opera, classical favourites or musical theatre tunes. Wonderful!

[@pavlaki1]

I've done ballet exercises in London classes to anything and everything, including Grace Jones, Theodorakis' Zorba dance. I remember some fabulous pianists who really woke up my body and mind. So inspiring.

[@kathymyers7279]

Music was so beautiful especially opening piece

[@sandrab7963]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.

[@eliothahn7983]

It’s such a great help that it can be seen from the top (overview). Thank you so much !

[@KouSurfGuy]

Augh, I super miss Ballet class, can't wait to get back into a studio. So glad these videos are make available, definitely holding me up during this crazy time!

[@DW-li1jn]

Loved every minute!

[@sorayajayne6786]

Beautiful dancers !!