We did our Vaganova Barre. This Scared me!

Hello Everyone!
Today Suvi and I who went to school together are tackling our vaganova barre. This was a very bonding momnet between us back in the day. The amount of mental work, and physical preparation is absolutely crazy. As a student you are not in better shape than this.
Now we have added a bit of humour here and we definitely are not trying to be perfect. We have not rehearsed AT ALL so please don't be too honest haha! It's a bit of fun and no doubt if we rehearsed a little we would do better but i do enjoy sharing a bit of the reality and imperfections as all we seem to see these days is the perfect moments.
Above all enjoy and I hope this highlights just how hard these classes actually are.
If you want to see us do the whole exam then definitely let us know in the ocmments! :-)
Enjoy! Like and subscribe!
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[@balletwithisabella]

Guys if this video gets to 1k likes we will do the centre 😅

[@suvihonkanen7717]

Oh no

[@davidcooper64]

Yes, I was gonna ask about that.​@@suvihonkanen7717

[@sambunnyfluff9810]

It’s time 😂

[@lionsmaine1238]

Looks like you have to do it!

[@JeteLife]

Wahoo! centre it is!!

[@TwanWu]

I remember Isabella and Suvi once made a video and talked about how Isabella wanted to practice after school and Suvi didn't wanna do it so she just cracked jokes and played lol. This video seems like what had happened back then. It's heartwarming to see such a close friendship formed in a high pressured, competitive place like the Vaganova.

[@balletwithisabella]

To be honest Suvi was also super serious and focused but Suvi needed to switch off and rest after classes which is totally fine and a totally normal thing to do. I was on the centre barre which came with a lot of high pressure from our teacher everyday so I felt compelled to practice. I HAD to. It became an absolute addiction for me. Having Suvi to support me through that was what bonded us for life. ❤

[@davidcooper64]

​@@balletwithisabella You don't act like the Prima in the movies. Maybe being in the Center means you don't need to. Eminem says you "lose yourself", where in your case perhaps it's something of a "meditation", visualizing the ideal and striving for that. Not necessarily in the Center of a competition. Not at all like how they portrayed Barishnikov -- as brutish. He's the only other ballet performer I remember the name of, and the movie about him defecting had him as a Primo I suppose it's called. Everybody didn't love him like everybody loves Isabella.

[@balletwithisabella]

There’s also a huge difference. I had been there 2 years already ( another two to go) so I was very used to the routine by then. It was Suvi’s first year. I didn’t practice much the first 2 years as it was too exhausting and I was just trying to get used to it. 😅🤍

[@elizzy8754]

It's so impressive how this complex barre has remained for years in the brain-muscle memory 🎉👏✨

[@balletwithisabella]

I know! There is subtle Changes from our 2011 and 2012 exam so I kept doing the 2012 by accident 😂 but they are both burned in my brain

[@christianefox4653]

You both look amazing! Even 15 years later 😊

[@balletwithisabella]

Thank you! 😊

[@rrenatabp]

Love the energy of you two together!!!

[@balletwithisabella]

❤❤

[@K_ballet]

You two are amazing! (And adorable) I’ll never get over how hard those exams are! Woo wee! But YOU DID IT! What is Suvi up to these days? Still in the dance world?

[@balletwithisabella]

Suvi is working with BWI and also working on her own exciting projects. I am SO happy to have her on board. ❤ Thanks for your support

[@davidcooper64]

​@@balletwithisabella May I ask, are you in Russia? The school I thought was in Russia. But you're there in the same room 13 years later. Maybe you're in France and the Russian school is in France..

[@balletwithisabella]

@@davidcooper64 No the Vaganova School is in Saint Peterbsurg Russia. The room below we are filming in is not the same room or country.

[@geneveaudet3235]

Congratulations to both of you !!! You pulled it through. It`s special to see you together. Two good friends of long. One can`t help but laugh with you !!! Super sweet ! Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us ! 💗❤💞

[@vantilate]

Yes PLEASE the whole exam!! The best part was watching you two crack up at each other. S: "Oh my god. What is this." I: "Yeah no." S: "No let's do it!!"

[@thunderheartwoman]

You two are so lovely! 🩷 I would love to see you do the whole exam!

[@balletwithisabella]

Haha I will break the bad news to Suvi ❤😂

[@dree6728]

Vaganova students are so amazing, I'm completed in love for the way they dance 😍

[@inferedmaxinciles]

This is what I like to see in ballet, a person from the west doing ballet and in many ways more elegant than many from Russia and Eastern Europe.

[@KayAlexandria283]

Whoever says you can’t have fun doing ballet needs to watch this video! 😂♥️🔥

[@balletwithisabella]

Haha thanks!

[@jenniferterrell4669]

This was so fun. The dancing and the friendship on display were so wonderful to watch. Thank you for sharing. I'd love to see you both dance more.

[@salpsalp]

You too still got it! Your body remembers!! What a pleasure to watch, so rare ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sardines770]

Almost there! Please do the centre!

[@sunnyclarinet9568]

You both are still amazing on those daunting exercises after 15 years! The friendship and laughter are precious!! xx

[@chilanya]

It's amazing how easily you picked up those combinations. Seems like it lingered in de long term memory. I admire (and envy) you both!

[@balletwithisabella]

Yes! It’s engrained! Haha

[@marialuis3101]

Absolutely delightful! Such heartwarming energy between you both.

[@bexg9705]

You both made me laugh & cry. I always tear up for the ballet but this video also had me giggling at your friendship. How lovely, please do more together…❤️ xxx.

[@JillStanley-wx6kl]

Congratulations to you both - that was awesome! You are very funny together,

[@septimeseptimus253]

J'adore cette connivence entre deux très bonnes amies dans l'exécution scolaire qui paraît si facile à mes yeux. Bravo les artistes. Vous êtes superbes les filles. Et avec quelle énergie et volonté pour arriver à exceller dans votre art et la pédagogie bravo et merci.🖐️🥰 J'ai adoré.✨✨✨💥🌹🌹🌹

[@andremember]

Needed this video to get through today😂 love your friendship❤ your extensions then and now are heavenly Isabella!

[@MiaLovesBallet7]

Isabella, why did you not continue a career as a professional dancer. It’s not too late! I’ve heard of other principal dancers who take a long break of years before beginning again after school! Of course, only if you want to ❤. It’s just that you’re so amazing. Also Suvi was beautiful 😍!!

[@virginiarussell466]

Best of all videos - so much fun to watch! Please do the centre - and it's great to see the struggle with the humor. Tried to do a double pirouette in the kitchen for my children - didn't go well. So nice to see someone else knows the feeling....

[@Giulliana13]

So fun to watch! The Vaganova combinations are definitely the hardest ones, it's crazy 😅

[@balletwithisabella]

Yes they are!❤

[@Andrea-sx3xo]

You guys are so adorable and funny together! ❤️😊 Maybe one of my favourite videos of yours Isabella 🥰

[@balletwithisabella]

Yay! Thank you!

[@florencegaye1391]

I'm in awe at the beauty, the elegance of this barre. I know you speak a lot about commitment, Isabella, and you often acknowledge how difficult ballet is for students and professionals alike. But I wonder if, because you and Suvi are such amazing dancers, and its your careers (therfore you live it every day) just how incredible your achievements are? To train the human body to move like this, its nothing short of amazing. I genuinely admire you both- and all students and professionals- very much indeed.

[@mafaldafideles5861]

Loving this so much!! As a friend that danced with Suvi in Finland it's so heartwarming to see the happiness when doing this 🥰🥰

[@georginareid3828]

You two kill me ! Everyone deserves great friendship like this … loved this video !

[@balletwithisabella]

♥️♥️

[@acoke4u]

Amazing, feel like u did better now, more control, more understanding of the movements. Inspiring to see that u can continue to improve as we age

[@tiffcat1100]

Like fine wine ;)

[@rebelmama37]

So fun!! You two ere great and Ioved the realistic falling apart at times : )

[@Nokiaakaaa11]

This really was so much fun (to watch) thank you for doing this 😂

[@daniellem6933]

This was so fun to watch! Thanks! 💛💜

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gabrielahcg]

Amazing and inspiring!

[@TheALLYISLAME]

omg you guys are hilarious! glad to know even the pros still struggle sometimes hahaha

[@veramentegina]

such fun video. You two are so funny together.. thanks for the fun!

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@iquesbe]

🙂👌💥 A beautiful lesson, prepared with love of dance, in joy and with the help of good ingredients. I love it a thousand times to myself ;)

[@balletwithisabella]

Thank you so much 😊

[@coupvuinn]

this is crazy 😂😂😂 i love you two so much 🫶🫶 can’t wait for next one!!!

[@Coral_Forever]

So much fun.

[@thesylph]

This was a treat to watch 😂

[@elainealexander3043]

hysterical but so good to see

[@lizziefrances]

Isabella, I hope you bought the drinks after this forced march. Incredible to watch but I think I need an ice bath now so I can't imagine how you two feel!

[@TeganMcKenzie-ku1qi]

That was so much fun to see. I love it. I look forward to see your practice! Thank you for sharing!

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blueboop]

Absolutely wonderful to watch! You have both grown and developed your artistry. The muscle memory is very impressive! I think a few weeks of running this daily and you would surpass your younger selves. Thank you! ✨

[@balletwithisabella]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@juliedrennan9264]

Fun! Congratulations

[@minzwashere]

I would definitely like to see you guys do the rest of this exam!

[@lazybernie]

genuinely enjoyed watching you two - the body's memory astounds me!

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fireflower132]

Tksm for doing this for us! You and Suvi's determination in doing the adage and grand battement again is really admirable hahaha

[@balletwithisabella]

Thank you ♥️

[@JonathanDavidDummar]

Incredible! Thank you for putting yourself through that, you both still got it!

[@balletwithisabella]

Thanks so much!

[@robertmandell526]

Put simply, Isabella has amazing muscle and ligament strength and control, simply remarkable FIFTEEN YEARS HENCE! Ever thought of teaching part time at Vaganova? Ask them. It would further burnish your reputation..... and your lass draw.

[@blueboop]

Isabella, let’s just take a moment to appreciate your utterly perfect Penche in centre barre. 👏 🥳

[@balletwithisabella]

Wow, thank you so much! ❤️

[@MelindaL51]

I love this!!! Thank you :)

[@balletwithisabella]

You are so welcome!❤

[@theveryplumdarcey]

Great l loved the fun and connection between you both.

[@balletwithisabella]

Thanks so much!♥️

[@kirstihampton8445]

Wonderful 🎉

[@esstown]

Thanks! I am going to learn that and do that. It's an amazing barre!

[@balletwithisabella]

Amazing! You’ve got this 💪❤️

[@mjt9822]

That was beautiful. You 2 are marvelous!!! I enjoyed your video soooo much. Thank you for sharing such great fun!!!

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it!♥️

[@emiliedacunto5696]

You weren't watching the video as you were performing, were you? Your bodies just remembered when you heard the music. I am amazed. It was wonderful.

[@larissawilson51]

oh, this is hilarious. Thank you XX

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it!♥️

[@sharonreichter2537]

Well done, girls!

[@balletwithisabella]

♥️

[@triciabuckling3385]

Amazing,very enjoyable😊

[@balletwithisabella]

Glad you enjoyed it❤️

[@lucylepidoptera7405]

you’re even better now 💀 that’s crazy

[@talitharosanna946]

I love you guys so much 😄Thank you for the video!!! xxx

[@balletwithisabella]

Thanks ❤❤

[@tiffcat1100]

I like the piano playing ❤

[@hannabergmann8831]

Impressive 😊. These grand ronds de jambe on l'air are so hard and the so many movements are so quick 😂. I would die, but i'm 50 years old. You two are fun to watch together. How old are you?

[@balletwithisabella]

We are in our 30’s ❤

[@hannabergmann8831]

So young.

[@eg2800]

I hope you so the exam together one day :)

[@tiffcat1100]

Could you two show us some side by side differences between Royal Ballet & Vaganova hand & arm positions/movements/steps, etc, pls esp with more beginner level in mind. What is THE most radical, basic difference? ❤

[@릭셈벨]

Покажите центр урока.Очень интересно.

[@purplestringsmariamichelac3391]

Изабелла написала, что если будет 1000 like, то сделают. Я бы тоже с удовольствием посмотрела :-)

[@aboveballetcompany-abc5436]

What year of training was this? I can't even revisit my intermediate training anymore. My body is totally out of sync now (not Vaganovan).

[@balletwithisabella]

This particular year was 2011 so one year before we graduate ❤

[@user-np6wq1tx9c]

It was 2011.

[@Clara-hg1hd]

Isabella is such a bossy friend! 😂😂 I think she was born to be a teacher.

[@balletwithisabella]

Haha I tease 😂

[@aeea8318]

"the exam isn't that hard!" The exam :

[@Julia29853]

You should do a collab video with Katherine Morgan!

[@saydamideyildirim2268]

do someone know which one Suvi is in the old video in Russia? I guess I missed that part.

[@dancingmedicinewoman]

Which one is Suvi in the Vaganova video?

[@balletwithisabella]

She’s on the left hand side barre so it’s a little hard to see from the angle as this is the footage from my teachers husband who stood by the piano

[@tiffcat1100]

@@balletwithisabella How many down on the lhs? ❤

[@ColeDano]

@@tiffcat1100 She's in the middle.

[@lunarebony6122]

Hello Isabella!

[@karakayaozge]

love this hahah ❤❤❤

[@balletwithisabella]

❤️

[@КонстантинКубань-й1о]

Две красавицы - хахатушки.

[@samanthad1282]

Hi Isabella, is your online platform with plans and classes suitable for adult ballet beginners? Or are you aiming it all at student dancers and established dancers? A few years ago in my 20s I was a strong adult ballet beginner, but now in my early 30s I'd like to get back into it soon. I'd like to attend classes in person, but I also like the look of what you're doing - if you think it would be suitable for me? But I don't imagine I'd ever be suitable for pointe shoes

[@balletwithisabella]

Yea it’s totally suitable! We have many beginner classes including an 8 week beginner course.. we also have weekly live classes online. If you’ would like me to answer more questions you can email me on [e-mail] thanks so much! Hope to help you 😊

[@janeyannachicken9053]

Wow O.O

[@johannavanklaveren66]

Thank you. So funny. A cure for the Trump dumps.

[@karinanderson2463]

Your arm looks a little lower?

[@virginiarussell466]

And where are the pink tights and black leotards?