World Ballet Day 2023 | The Royal Ballet

The 1st of November 2023 marks World Ballet Day, a global celebration that brings together over 50 of the world's leading ballet and dance companies for a packed day of dance.
Over the course of the day, rehearsals, discussions and classes are streamed for free across six continents, offering unique behind-the-scenes glimpses of ballet’s biggest stars and upcoming performers.
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[@RoyalBalletAndOpera]

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[@rublo1]

How long will you have this up for?

[@BalbirSingh-nb5hb]

❤❤❤❤

[@avesraggiana]

For Natalia Osipova to attempt Kitri at 37years of age…she’s returning to the role of Kitri just in time. Her soaring, floating , Michael Jordan-like, Plisetskaya-grand jeté, that began her Act I entrance, made her THE Kitri of her generation. I wish for her the same spectacular success in this somewhat unfamiliar (to her), version of Don Q. May she once again sail high, high, high above the stage.

[@marijke0607]

she is great with Reece, same temperament!!!!!

[@Zrunawaybride]

I remember watching Alicia Alonzo at American ballet theater rehearsal Doing the part of Giselle and she really looked the part at even though she was in her 60s

[@melissatranfield4054]

At 37 she's still young and in her prime, look at Marianela - she's 41, Sarah Lamb is 43, etc. Natalia is still absolutely stunning as a dancer, with the same fire and excitement that she had in her early career.

[@LH23232]

She is still young and this generation is of her too.

[@thaisgregorio2734]

​@melissatranfield4054 I was today years old when I find out that Sarah Lamb is 43. OMG, she looks so much younger, and still dances so vigorously. Hope Marianela and her keep dancing for many years to come

[@Augeta10]

Soooooo lovely to see Olga again! Beautiful dancers and pianist as well! Thank you Royal Ballet!

[@susannevollmer2347]

Me too! Olga is so a wormhearted and inspiring teacher! Wow. Absolutely great!🤗💐

[@vivianevans8323]

What utter treat it was to watch Natalia Osipova and Reece Clarke rehearsing Don Quixote!

[@yellowstonetours]

Would have been even better if she hadn't pulled out of the live performances yet again.

[@Caroline-jt6ez]

@@yellowstonetours Apparently ive heard that she's pregnant, but take it with a grain of salt.

[@長岡千都世]

センスの使い方が素晴らしい👍

[@paulahorvat]

Timestamps!!! 1:26:10 - 1:49:25 = Fumi Kanako and William Bracewell 3:09:00 - 3:20:25 = Mayara Magri and Lukas B. Brændsrød 4:02:38 - 4:35:30 = Natalia Osipova and Reece Clarke

[@bec2549]

Thank you!

[@AllieB-11.11]

Thanks - this was what I was after!

[@misss3480]

I could watch Natalia Osipova dance all day - she transforms into whichever character she is portraying and dances with such passion and spirit. Simply breathtaking! LOVE World Ballet Day! So great to get these glimpses into the rehearsal process.

[@mojovr5003]

Barre map for morning class. Left to right, each row front to back. The letter denotes their rank in the company. I’m pretty sure this is mostly right. 1st row Annette Buvoli (S) Taisuke Nakao (S) Sumina Sasaki (A) Leticia Dias (S) Matthew Ball (P) Leticia Stock (FA) Nadia Mullova-Barley (FA) 2nd row Martin Diaz (A) Yu Hang (FA) Blake Smith (AJYD) Isabella Shaker (AJYD) 3rd row Denilson Almeida (A) Amelia Townsend (FA) Olivia Findlay (A) Caspar Lench (AJYD) Seunghee Han (AJYD) 4th row Giacomo Rovero (FA) James Large (A) Maddison Pritchard (A) Sophia Allnatt (FA) Julie Joyner (PdLD) Olivia Cowley (S) 5th row Viola Pantuso (A) Madison Bailey (A) Charlotte Tonkinson (FA) Sierra Glasheen (AJYD) Olivia Cowley (S) 6th row Ginevra Zambon (A) Brayden Gallucci (A) Mayara Magri (P) Joseph Sissens (FS) Harrison Lee (FA) 7th row Bomin Kim (FA) Teo Dubreuil (S) Ella Newton Severgnini (A) Bethany Bartlett (AJYD) Mariko Sasaki (S) 8th row Julia Roscoe (FA) Liam Boswell (FA) Luc Foskett (A) Joshua Junker (FA) Back barre Yasmine Naghdi (P) Hannah Grennell (S) Stanislaw Wegrzyn (A) Hanna Park (A) Sae Maeda (S) Harris Bell (FA) Lukas B. Braendsrod (S) Joonhyuk Jun (S)

[@mojovr5003]

Dancers in the Anemoi piece David Donnelly Hanna Park Amelia Townsend Olivia Findley Marianna Tsembenhoi Ella Newton Severgnini Joshua Junker Denilson Almeida Harrison Lee Brayden Gallucci James Large Martin Diaz Sumina Sasaki Ginevra Zambon Viola Pantuso Harris Bell

[@birdylover2338]

Thank you so much for this contribution. I don't know if you are the kind person who does this each year, but for me it adds immensely. Bless you.

[@mojovr5003]

​@@birdylover2338 Glad to hear it helps! Someone else did the one in 2021 and inspired me to do it too cause it's pretty fun actually :))

[@nicolenembhard9822]

The Unknown lady is Julie Joyner, she joined the company from the Prix de Lausanne earlier this year

[@mojovr5003]

@@nicolenembhard9822 Thanks, I wasn't sure. I considered it was her for a moment but I feel like she doesn't really look like any of the photos I could find. Maybe it's the bangs.

[@dorianholliday6805]

I've been watching Royal Ballet on World Ballet Day for a decade, and it's always been a source of comfort for me. Great to see Olga back. I'm in awe of these talented dancers.

[@JK-xk6hh]

Natalia and Reece’s amazing partnership is such joy to watch.

[@asantos704]

umm were we watching the same rehearsal

[@joangair2612]

Nothing better than watching a Royal Ballet class!! Total inspiration!!

[@noellerobin9896]

For some reason Natalia draws me in. She’s so captivating! Both technically and emotionally. ❤

[@karunadd]

Which one is she at the barre?

[@joyanngoddard2033]

I love the way Olga changes languages. Her class is so clear. Beautiful dancers.

[@manzanitakatznellenbogen2870]

She does it so easily and naturally. I wonder how many languages Olga can speak confidently?

[@Sarahr98998]

I love the way Olga teaches. I often re-watch some of the previous years' vids where she was the guest teacher.

[@leannemaguire250]

Same here, in fact it was watching previous WBD with Olga from the Royal Ballet Company is where I became inspired to take adult beginner ballet class and after a year I am now taking the intermediate class and loving it 🩰🙌😃

[@lollypop3718]

I'm enjoying watching this so much!! I was a ballet dancer for close to 40 yrs and my body can't do it anymore, but my heart will always be at the barre!!! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@thedreadfulduo4827]

Fumi and William, lovely as always. They have such good chemistry and they partner so smoothly. The students are absolutely amazing. You can tell just how much they love what they do.

[@gegemec]

I am 70 and haven't done class for 40 years, but I exercise daily, and have learnt loads of life disciplines from my time as a dancer. I am very grateful for the training and the joyful passion I have ingrained in my soul.

[@suegewanter8415]

Perhaps you could look at RAD Silver Swans classes. We are all over 60, my teacher is over 70 and our class is classical ballet, just as it ever was! We love it!

[@fionaperry5545]

There is no company quite like The Royal Ballet in its perfection and beauty. Enjoyed the company class with tutor, Olga, the wonderful pianist, Nicki and of course the truly wonderful dancers. Lovely to see some new faces and feet too! Thanks for this great day.

[@marisoldelosrios6729]

What a DREAM would be to see Natasha dancing Kitri live 🤩🤩 I just love her ❤️

[@KSfan4ever]

What a treat this was! Thank you Royal Ballet! I especially loved watching the beautiful, talented and elegant Zenaida Yankowsky coaching so wonderfully. There were so many new-to-me dancers in the class. I missed seeing my favorites Vadim, Marinela and Steven but it was terrific watching the exciting partnership of dashing Reece Clarke and the extraordinary Natalya Osipova. Bravo to the wonderful pianists as well. Thank you Royal Ballet!

[@mmssy]

my fave duos Fumi and William and Natalia and Reece 🥰 wish Marianela and Vadim where there too.

[@NaomiTheBookLover]

Viola Pantuso is stunning! Excited to see where her career takes her!

[@susanpaul4752]

I love Olga! Great to see her again, in class where she is Ballet Royalty!

[@patcanosa]

Olga: “You were totally behind the music!” Me: “I was just enjoying myself!” 🤣🤣🤣 1:00:57

[@victorialy7039]

So encouraging to see how not everyone has perfect turnout, but still are so clean and beautiful technically ❤

[@bendybodiespodcast]

Totally agree ❤❤❤

[@akmtbgirl]

I look forward to watching rehearsals every year on World Ballet Day!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nourachichi2193]

Love Olga!! It's incredible that no matter how big the class is, Olga manages to pay attention to each and every one of them and gives specific corrections. And on top of everything, she's so nice! I wouldn't be surprised if one day she suddenly starts giving corrections to Yu Hang in Chinese...

[@katelynne7211]

Natalia’s ending pose for Kitri variation!!! Wish I could see the actual show, hope they will record her this year

[@eightysevenf]

Such a joy to keep seeing Zenaida, even if not on stage!!

[@ludaluda8279]

Каждый год смотрю день балета Royal Opera House не могу насладиться. Какие прекрасные уроки! Какие великолепные пианисты! Какие чудные репетиторы! Большое спасибо за трансляции.

[@ChristineHollingsworth-ub9jo]

MATTHEW BALL. Yes, SIR. Loved the piece on you. Beautifully shot and directed! You are a MACHINE! Your instrument is incredible! I know that feeling! In the wings! Right before you go out on Stage! Woo! Also. Your FACE! Your body in the costumes! Magnificent! Kudos, Artist! You are fabulous! Much love! 🔥👍🏾❤️

[@a.phillips6892]

Harrison Lees incredible technique is wonderful to watch. He’s in my top favorites at the Royal💓

[@Sue-j7f]

What a treat to see this rehearsal! I will never get to see this marvellous couple live so this is a terrific taste of their performance. I’ve watched Natasha for many years, enchanted by her talent and artistry. Reece has all the qualities of a born danseur noble. All luck with these performances!

[@yunonnelemora9295]

Tamara rojo is such an inspiring artist. Her vision blends both the rich history and the courage for the future. So lovely to see her featured here.

[@ginacook5068]

such an excellent pianist

[@kt2906]

I really enjoyed this. Olga and Natalia absolutely made my day. Such beautiful and talent everyone has. Thank you, Royal Ballet for this amazing content. ❤

[@moveupdance9226]

I love the class with Olga so much. So lovely!

[@jillosborn1032]

Love watching company class, and in total awe of the marvelous pianist and their versatility

[@deborahhigginbotham7276]

I tune in for Olga! What a blessing to have her as a company instructor.

[@BarbaraLeMere]

What a great world ballet day! Olga’s class was great as usual. Her corrections are always on point. Love her! Fumi Kaneko and William Bracewell were lovely to watch. The Rhapsody rehearsal with Zenaida was a real treat. The Royal Ballet Students were excellent! 2:30 2:30:02 ?

[@giorgiovolli7499]

High quality dancers. All without exception contribute to making the “Royal Ballet” an unrivaled company.

[@nataliaermoshkina1726]

Natalia is the godess of the ballet!

[@melissatranfield4054]

Indeed she is ❤

[@ChristineHollingsworth-ub9jo]

Watch them both in the Mirror, right AFTER the rehearsal! That HUG! So supportive! Will is awesome! Go Will! Go Fumi! More of this professional connection please. So loving and caring and tender! I regarded, Boseman with that same energy on the Panther set! I do not play! We are professionals! Woohoo! Go dancers! Also. The music and choreography! Superb! 👍🏾❤️✌🏾

[@Hans6789-j9t]

Such a beautiful class and such talented young ones 🎉🎉..so much diversity❤

[@kristinakardum]

“Omg… Spare me the heart attack Matthew please” 😂 The best Olga quote 🩷🎀

[@beefitze7281]

what a joy to see Harrison's wonderful smile, the whole company are an inspiration , a real delight , ;;;;:::))))

[@yukari7437]

lovely class with wonderful best teacher OLGA. SO happy to see her again✨

[@fritzmasten7675]

I used to do Olga's class when she guessed at David Howard nyc. Wonderful teacher, lovely person.

[@ionebarczak9383]

Olga, you are the most amazing teacher ever! Thank you for the inspiration ❤

[@rutadzilna7103]

YES!

[@allairedc]

So enjoy watching (and doing alongside) company class. Thank you for sharing! Happy World Ballet Day!

[@aboveballetcompany-abc5436]

The class pianist is a blessing! Oh, wow!

[@maicolacostalemos]

Es un placer ver bailar y ensayar a Natalia Osipova.. A ella le interesa la intepretación más que la tecnica y la amo por eso.. su Kitri es magnifica ❤

[@LisandraOliveira-dn2jj]

Great to see Zenaida coaching!

[@ellavoslinsky_flute]

As always, such wonderful insights and rehearsals. The ballets that were chosen for the broadcast by the Royal Ballet are beautiful and interesting. Thank you for another great World Ballet Day!

[@jacklav1]

She remembers everybodys names! I never thought I would see ballet danced to the theme from Jurasic Park.

[@musje.]

love it that Viola has become a part of the ensemble!

[@mauriii1920]

Natasha’s interpretation is out of this world

[@denelva]

Olga!!! What a lovely surprise, I've longed for another video with her

[@Sujowi]

Shout out to the fab pianist for the first class. So please, when’s the album coming out?! Just wonderful improv creating such warm rich tunes. A pleasure to move to, I’m sure. Quick edit as I’ve watched more: shout out to all the pianists…you’re all stunning and I can listen to you for ages.

[@nicholastyler2714]

The unsung heroes lol

[@momentarilylapse]

Amazing class! Loved the energy and really enjoyed seeing some new-to-me dancers. Thank you!!

[@lionsmaine1238]

Denilson Almeida looks so much stronger from last year. Turns and jumps have really improved!

[@jjjjjjaaahhh]

7:22 plie 11:13 tendu1 13:04 tendu2 17:53 jete1 19:12 2 20:45 rond 25:37 fondu 28:05 frappe 30:45 adagio 33:25 grand battement

[@ИлонаФоменко-н1щ]

Fantastic pianist ❤ bravo 👏🏻

[@znamoperu]

Enjoyed this so much, one of the best WBDs so far (have been watching from year one)! And what a pairing for Don Q! I would watch them in a broadcast!

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

So fun to watch as it’s happening

[@DancingAngel2011]

Class is always my favourite, but this was incredibly challenging in the best way!!! The pianist, Nikki(?), does the music department proud 👏🏾!!!

[@StefaniaMoras]

Thank you! It was lovely!!!😍😍😍

[@txtzen]

my favorite time of year

[@marciahill4591]

1:20:32 “Spare me a heart attack, Matthew!” 😂💕

[@marijke0607]

Zuchetti has an exceptional good eye for talent and how to chose his dancers :)

[@momentarilylapse]

Careless Whisper at 1:02:30 is truly a masterpiece!

[@joykneebone7230]

Thanks

[@valerina01]

I loved watching company class and did the barre exercises along with the dancers (totally doable for an amateur like me). Thank you! ❤😊

[@susannevollmer2347]

Lovely Classe and swinging piano! 🧡 The Dante project music is terrible stressing to. Fumi is fabulous!

[@AnimaincamminonelDharma]

Natalia Osipova,la mia insegnante preferita. Stupenda, meravigliosa 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@taricat.s]

"totally behind the music!" "I was just enjoying myself" 😂❤

[@LH23232]

Adoro ver a Mayara Magri, ela é natural, não força querer aparecer. Diferente da Luciana Sagioro que faz tudo para chamar a atenção e se acha a melhor bailarina do Brasil e do mundo (como se não houvesse milhares de outros excelentes bailarinos no Brasil e no mundo, né, ela é a única que existe). Aff, acho ela muito arrogante, se sente a última bolacha do pacote! 🙄 Acho bem melhor ver a Mayara Magri, no sentido de dançar de forma natural e ser humilde, sem querer aparecer a todo custo e se sentir a melhor do mundo, isso fica feio. Ela é excelente, mas ao mesmo tempo sabe respeitar o brilho dos outros, não é arrogante. Até para dar entrevista ela é agradável, fala com simplicidade. O bonito é a pessoa ser assim, natural e principalmente humilde, como a Mayara Magri. ❤

[@Hans6789-j9t]

They are the best ❤❤❤

[@FSexpert1]

What a treat! Loved this so much. My annual tradition now!

[@QuickieGame123]

Olga’s amazing. ❤

[@bobby24love]

Yes! Olga is back!!

[@marissabojiuc]

Some of us, if not most of us, are following this as a dance class. Please film it in a way that while dancing, it is not interrupted.

[@gabrielapaz299]

this is the best!! I love it so much

[@Rvilla360]

The PIANIST IS INCREDIBLE!!

[@Hans6789-j9t]

Natasha’s coach is just beautiful ❤

[@melissatranfield4054]

Natalia Osipova is a wonderful and exciting Kitri, as always! Can't wait to see her perform it at last! It would really be great if she and Marcelino Sambé could get a chance to perform together again, as they sadly weren't able to so far this season.

[@marcelafranklin2429]

a leticia com a camiseta do flamengo kkkkkk simplesmente um acontecimento

[@lccanales3991]

maravillosos !!!!!!!!!!!

[@nekohuntress99]

who the pianist is, round of applause for the pianist, he was on fire!

[@pianinka1]

Nicki Williamson, its a she!❤

[@nekohuntress99]

@@pianinka1 then a standing ovation to her

[@samanthafriendfire7090]

Now this!!! This is balletcore!😂

[@thatdanceartist]

Careless whisper... splendid.

[@travelingjana4240]

Hellooo from Slovakia ! A big ballet fan here- :)

[@ChristineHollingsworth-ub9jo]

Will and Fumi are stunning. What a gorgeous duet. The way Will touches Fumi after they complete the rehearsal, smh, the utmost of professional. I LOVE A PRINCIPAL! that focus and energy is UNMATCHED! These Actors in Hollywood could NEVER. They WISH. Their egos are too massive. Immmature LOSERS! Those actors! For real! I can’t stand them! Ugh! Moving on. 👉🏾Also. Can someone please tell Joffrey Ballet that they need to upload more rehearsal footage? I missed Frankstein in person. The reviews of that ballet are extraordinary! Ok. Thanks bye! 😍🔥❤️🙌🏾

[@mithulahiri4105]

Everyone has such perfect turnout!!! I would be rejected solely based on this imperfection! 😭

[@NataliaCatrufo]

Love to watch Natalia Osipova dancing 🩷

[@priscawiersma]

2:03 for start of stream ❤

[@Melanie-gu4cl]

It's great to be able to watch the Royal Ballet's rehearsals. Helps me put my mind off the political circus going on in the US.

[@JMA864]

OLGA!!!! ❤❤❤

[@officialdanceday]

Matthew Ball wow!!!!!

[@robertduirs6356]

Suddenly it’s come on now 😊🙏🏻

[@novedadesmundiales1812]

Genia Olga Evreinoff hace años que esta en la Danza Cuantos años tendra?