Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko_Grand Pas Classique

Watch renowned ballet dancers Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko in their stunning performance of Grand Pas Classique. This classic ballet piece showcases the grace, technique, and chemistry of these two talented dancers. Don't miss this mesmerizing performance!
Vadim Muntagirov and Fumi Kaneko
Principal dancers of the Royal Opera House
Grand Pas Classique
during the World Ballet Stars Gala on June 11, 2023 at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva.
"Grand Pas Classique" is a ballet divertissement that has become a staple in the classical ballet repertoire, celebrated for its demanding technique and the showcase of classical ballet's beauty and precision. It was choreographed by Victor Gsovsky in 1949. The piece is often performed as a stand-alone pas de deux, separate from a larger ballet, making it a popular choice for galas, competitions, and mixed repertory programs.
The ballet is set to the music of Daniel Auber, specifically from his opera "Le Dieu et la Bayadère" (The God and the Bayadere). The music was arranged and adapted for the ballet by the composer himself, which contributes to the piece's cohesive and engaging musical foundation.
"Grand Pas Classique" is renowned for its technical challenges, including a series of demanding adagios, solos, and a coda that require impeccable technique, control, and artistry from both dancers. The female dancer's role is particularly noted for its virtuoso demands, including multiple fouettés, pirouettes, and precise pointe work, while the male dancer's role includes powerful jumps and turns.
This ballet does not convey a narrative but instead focuses on showcasing the purity of classical ballet technique and the dancers' abilities. It is a testament to the dancers' training, strength, and artistry, often used as a benchmark to assess technical prowess and interpretative skills in ballet competitions and auditions.
"Grand Pas Classique" remains a beloved piece in the ballet world, admired by audiences for its elegance, technical challenges, and the opportunity it provides dancers to display the pinnacle of classical ballet technique.
Founder Vladimir Ippolitov

[@ritawing1064]

Muntagirov so wonderful: technique, expression, partnering - and that extra sparkle. Lovely pair.

[@vivienne4934]

Superb. Fumi Kaneko with those beautiful Russian-style hands, and Vadim - a partner par excellence.

[@larissalora3647]

And Russian-style head!

[@alenkapintar8660]

Pure perfection. Two great ballet dancers. A joy to watch.

[@elainecox7058]

Absolutely brilliant. Forming a really good partnership these last few months. Can’t wait to see them together in Manon and Swan Lake this year. But I do love it when he dances with Nella ❤

[@Emmareads15]

For me they can't quite reach up there to him and Nela, they seem to match exactly perfectly for technique, but a lovely pairing. I just saw him and Nela opening Swan Lake and their level is quite far over the bar they already set themselves, beyond magic! I look forward to seeing Fumi and Vadim in Swan lake too

[@nicolehourcade]

Magical pair. High technical level and grea5 balancecand chemestry between both of them.Perect match😮😮😮😮😮😮🌹🌹⚘️🌻💯

[@elizzy8754]

I could not put it better 🤗 I would love to know who is coaching Grand Pas Classique at the RB. So far, I have mostly admired the Paris Opera Ballet in this, but the RB couples are tremendous. There's a Nunez/Clark in rehearsal on KZbin and this snippet of Magri/Bracewell also in rehearsal kzbin.infomPZSB55uaRk?si=6CfFWndKUtvAGaeZ

[@giselle502]

That was so perfect...i cryed because of the beauty in both dancers. So flawless, so perfect, so beautiful. And Fumi fits wonderful in this part. She is now at the top of her dancing...stunning performance🎉

[@user-tk7zf4he9r]

Далеко не идеально, Вадим прекрасный танцовщик, здесь он более менее справился, партнёрша много слабее, ошибки , попытки сорвать элементы , видна усталость. Смотреть можно, но и только.

[@mikiohirata9627]

BRAVISSIMO ❣❣❣❣ One of the most thrilling performances for this program. Kaneko is really becoming a prima of ROB and she radiates confidence and maintains great lines in each movement. Muntagirov is of course one of the top 3 danseurs in the world and it shows ❣❣❣

[@ciaika77]

Who are the other two in your opinion?

[@mikiohirata9627]

@@ciaika77 Roberto Bolle, William Tracewell. I'm boicotting Russian dancers except Olga Smirnova.

[@ciaika77]

@@mikiohirata9627 😀😀Muntagirov was born in Russia. He studied in Perm and then came to the Royal School, before becoming naturalized British

[@user-zn4yp6iv1f]

Если вы бойкотируете русских танцоров, вам недоступны лучшие выступления, лучших танцовщиков

[@ciaika77]

😀😀Muntagirov was born in Russia. He studied in Perm. Then he came to the Royal School. Later naturalized British.🏳‍🌈@@mikiohirata9627

[@beebenton7820]

Oh my goodness - absolutely breathtaking 😊

[@seniorskateboarder5958]

They have such exact precision. They are a joy to watch!

[@juliewyatt9935]

Best performance of this I have ever seen.

[@lynnearlyriser]

Elisabeth Platel and Nicolas Le Riche performing the Grand Pas Classique is unmatched.

[@serenaluce]

Feast for the eyes! So beautiful! Bravissimi! Thanks for posting 😍🥰🤩😇💖👏🙏💐

[@iraklem5619]

Вадим несравненен😊❤ великолепен❤❤❤

[@marujaaparicio1009]

Muntagirov es fabuloso

[@donnadees1971]

I am deeply grateful to get to see these wonderful dancers…omg, kudos, love the work 😊

[@elizzy8754]

Quite simply, magnificent 🎉❤🩰

[@user-ny7sm5vp4p]

Браво Вадик и Фуми! Само совершенство❤

[@maris8488]

Absolutely stellar!!!

[@user-nt5ls2kq1y]

¡¡¡¡¡¡!BRAVOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[@user-sn7el6ml8b]

ふみちゃん大好き♡ ぶらぼー(*^^*)

[@benz9026]

I was there ! Vadeem is my model ! I love him in Coppelia 😊

[@user-kb6xn6ig7k]

This was the finest performance I've seen of this piece. The background was distracting though. Maybe solid color would have been a better contrast.

[@elizzy8754]

Agree. With the pale background and flooring, the traditional dark blue costumes would have been great.

[@pilouetmissiou]

Molto bello...❤❤❤

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

and to the tutu maker, take a bow

[@susannevollmer2347]

Absolutelly NO!

[@joyanngoddard2033]

Outstanding!

[@najah7781]

Woooow

[@alexandersivkov9616]

I'm admired! Bravo!

[@mariaspina8874]

Wow!!!❤

[@mayadarchia7859]

👋👋👋

[@Hearts4Kaiden]

❤❤🩰🩰🌹🌹

[@firstlady6530]

Absolutely beautiful to watch. It would be even better if there was no clapping as if these dancers during their solos and duets, are circus performers..