World's oldest ballerina performs flawless final routine

[@jaredlchris]

Watch another of her performances here - kzbin.infoGZoKidZWArs?feature=share

[@MTetzke]

***CLICK BAIT*** Shame on you. This wonderful woman & incredible dancer Madame Poole is NOT 100 years old here. It is impressive enough that she is dancing like this in her 80's. Why try to make it sound astonishing when it is already amazing? Check your facts or stop using click bait. Please.

[@o.lemon.o]

@@MTetzke do you have the link to the original video ? id like to watch it !!

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

What a garbage site. Clickbait is one thing, but blatant lies should have consequences.

[@xbrandi12345x]

@@MTetzke don't you mean Madame Suzelle?

[@pattieprophet7987]

Touching 🥰

[@justanopinion_really]

She’s Suzelle Poole and was born in 1940. That makes her 83 years old, NOT 100 years old. • Someone else said this was when she was 77 years old. • Having said that. Even at 77 years old an amazing ballerina!❤

[@richardandretti2680]

Thank you for clarifying it to us. I gave "The Hustle" a thumbs down because they lied about her age. Calling a 77 year old, a 100, is very disrespectful. Any woman in the world would hate that. Her performance, her elegancy, and her Art was just wonderful.

[@justanopinion_really]

@@richardandretti2680 If I could 77 at 100 that would be wonderful. Having said. People misinform/exaggerate to get the reader to read and likes. When you think about it, it a form of scam.

[@dawnshough3805]

​@richardandretti2680 you are so right. And her performance was amazing.

[@karinblue807]

...da Ballett eine Knochenarbeit ist, kann man schon von 100 Jahren reden....❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amongdae]

Clearly. She’s obviously an exception but I seriously doubt anyone past the age of 70 could do this without crumbling like a damn house of cards lmfao

[@tomicpetar]

There was no need for the clickbait. Even though she’s 80, this is just as impressive.

[@summernight1039]

80??? Wow!

[@roxannaantonovici1118]

She's 100

[@ed3nnv666]

wow!!! that’s amazing

[@ed3nnv666]

but how did u knwo?

[@m00nl0ght]

I was so so confused when you said this, I read the title as ‘10’ and was like why would they clickbait someone as 10 years old if she’s 80. And then realised I didnt read it properly

[@eviebarton7368]

Y’all idc if she’s 70 or 100 this is still bloody impressive

[@rds7516]

That makes it even more impressive if anything

[@user-wy7sg1ye7b]

Ron Weasly who?🤣💅💅

[@hi-lw7fk]

fr, i cant even do that.

[@KM-nq7ez]

Agreed.... well done Beautiful Woman.

[@pansexualdisaster]

@Alicia en el Pais de las Maravillas I think they meant her being the age she is makes the dance more impressive, not that her being younger than the clickbait is more impressive. I’m not trying to me rude, I’m just pointing it out

[@deanam1991]

Madame Suzelle Poole is actually 79 years old performing this piece and 83 years old today November 2023!!! Still an amazing accomplishment with no need to make up that she’s 100 years old when she is not!

[@MichelleShaw-u1i]

Aaahhhh A Scorpio! Now I see how. Incredible beauty and expression of the emotions of the dance. The passion never dies. BRAVO Madam 🌹 A Fellow Scorpio Senior Lady I Bow to YOU

[@strrawberrii4196]

Wow!

[@Barbie8051]

I couldn't find the month & day of her birthday.. Have you?

[@annehemp9754]

​@user-vz7ls5qm5c it doesn't matter how old Madame is, to get up on points, and give a moving piece is a gift. Keep on dancing to what you can manage, with love of the music and dance in your heart, is sheer heaven.

[@synkimiko730]

@@MichelleShaw-u1i she could also be a sagittarius

[@1988foxtrot]

For anybody who says "I'm getting too old for this shit"; show them this.

[@ubixl]

I mean she’s probably been practicing her whole life, ballet gets progressively harder to get into as u age

[@hgjhdsgjgkjkhhh]

But I saw this. I'm still too old for many things.

[@stephlala094]

Now I don't feel too old to watch Dora.

[@GabbyandersonOfficial]

yessir

[@rabbyd542]

This lady is pretty lucky to have a body with resilience. Plenty of people are screwed physically even though they weren't being inherently unhealthy.

[@BlueClarinetKitty]

"wow this video has a lot of dislikes, wtf, how??" *discovers they lied and she was really in her 70s* "aaaahhhhh" still impressive as hell though!! go grandma!!

[@lovehealsforever]

Very impressive!

[@sunimetime9697]

She's 80

[@DB-wb1tz]

She also isnt retiring, she still teaches and performs.

[@hannahteague4317]

you called her grandma, she may be old but that’s a bit rude ;-;

[@rachelly1464]

@@hannahteague4317 ok

[@dumbgenious1960]

For those of you who don’t know this piece is the dying swan. If you know the ballet and the meaning of it, it is incredible impactful that this is her last dance

[@grimmjowcutie13]

Though I know it may be a simple google search away, if you have any light history on it can you please share? I would love to know more

[@naydrasnowy]

@@grimmjowcutie13 just take the time to research yourself XD. As you said its a simple google search

[@weneedjusticeinamerica]

@@grimmjowcutie13 "When you dance The Dying Swan, you are en point (balanced on your toes) the entire time, only at the end when the swan dies do you collapse." "The Dying Swan is... about the fragility of life - all life - and the passion with which we hold on to it." Source: metroballet.org The Dying Swan was made famous by Anna Pavlova and is the most legendary solo in the classic ballet repertoire.

[@weneedjusticeinamerica]

@@naydrasnowy It's nice to learn about different opinions on the piece "The Dying Swan". There is no harm in asking someone a question about what they know/think.

[@loveloveaii]

@@weneedjusticeinamerica Oh my gosh I didn’t even *know* that. I should probably pay attention to small details more, that is beautiful, thank you for sharing :D

[@kayo5291]

She is flawless! If this is Suzelle Poole, she is not 100 years old. She was born in 1940. Still incredible.

[@veravaladez1525]

I never believed she was 100 but still great at 83 if she was was born in 1940 I've seen people at that age in walkers or with canes!!

[@catman518]

I was gonna say...

[@VanillaAdventuras.delcocoloco]

#clickbaete ... Defs does not look 100, or 83 for that matter. What a 👑

[@bronwynbruce184]

1940 not 100 l was born 1943 and have just turned 80, but even so incredible performance for that age.

[@softsage112]

I think she’s 82 since I saw a video that was made 5 years ago that said 77 year old woman dances ballet and looked like the lady in this video

[@vivian9784]

People don't understand how incredibly hard dance is. This woman is a qween.

[@sharon6767]

Agreed

[@joylisawall9717]

So VERY true

[@Me-mb1ex]

I mean, even an easy dance is impressive to me when you are literally a century old. (Edit: she’s actually 80, but still)

[@rebeccam.7249]

am sure she is

[@owlcake]

I could tell just from looking at her how difficult it is. She spent more time on her toes than anything. This is superb. I was very moved. I’ve never seen anything like this before and I’m so happy that it was posted to KZbin for the world to see and cherish.

[@milfjm7868]

"A dancer dies twice. Once when they stop dancing, and the first death is more painful" -Martha Graham

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

correct. I was depressed for YEARS when I had to stop dancing because of my disability.

[@teitei1618]

how true that is... 🥺🥺😔

[@larrystowing7385]

@@thecomorbiditycurator8018 I am so sorry! But I hope you still love dance:)

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

@@larrystowing7385 I have, actually. There's a nonprofit called Dance For All Bodies that teaches classes online every week that are tailored to accommodate people with disabilities. There's a modern class designed for deaf/hearing impaired dancers, which is cool. My problem is my joints, though, so I'm a fan of their Seated Salsa class. I'm eagerly anticipating the day they add seated ballet. Ballet was my first love, but the pointe shoes did not love my EDSer ankles back 😂 I will be all over seated ballet at any opportunity. I had to quit dancing when it was doing more harm to my hips than it was doing good for my happiness and mental health. I got to a point where I dislocated a hip in every rehearsal and every performance. I even tried out for my high school team my sophomore year with both hips subluxated. Still made the team and with the 3rd highest audition score, but really damaged my hips in the process. We dance because we love to dance, but dancing doesn't always reciprocate.

[@cassie1969]

Black Swan

[@QueenBee-gi3wu]

Her: still able to dance ballet perfectly Me 20 y/o: Back pain from sitting too long

[@ItzNina]

Facts

[@lcvverboi]

this just reminded me to crack my back. thanks.

[@hentaigustav92]

@@lcvverboi and your comment reminded me of cracking my back

[@tess303]

Ha! Luv ya wk!

[@remorafish243]

The truth hurts sometimes.

[@digival8458]

This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful. 100 years old and the girl can still pointe.

[@MyMags8]

She was born 1940, so now 83yrs but still amazing ballerina 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@melizmatea]

She's not 100. She was born in 1940.But yes, she is amazing!

[@songsakai3421]

She was born 1940. Not 100 years old yet. She is amazing at 82! BTW, 20 years makes a huge difference at that age.

[@LarkLoganYourRockinRealtor]

Incredibly amazing for any dancer to do this past 60!!

[@wydspawn]

no it didnt bruh

[@sowoozoo8554]

"A dancer dies twice, once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful" *- Martha Graham -*

[@4nn34]

So true.

[@ashtyn2821]

That is a beautiful quote

[@peanutbuttertoast7742]

Beautiful comment

[@sowoozoo8554]

@@ashtyn2821 yeah, i found this quote in black swan art film , you can check it out. Its a beautiful song, and sad dance :)

[@poof_head3111]

@asdf jkl: 🤣🤣🤣 oh no

[@Supraordinare]

That ballerina is a senior citizen?! Her body is more solid and better than mine and I am more than half a century younger!

[@trans_asexual]

right like she’s 80 and i’m 15 and her legs are better than mine and her entire body is better than mine like ??!

[@evey3335]

I'm 14 and I could never😭

[@barkvark6365]

@@trans_asexual exactly my grandma was a disco dancer/model in the 70’s-80’s and was a nurse at the same time I mean she can’t walk but she is absolutely beautiful she is 79 and no gray hair, long hair, barely any wrinkles, still wears makeup, she is just living her life

[@thtvh1]

I'm seventeen and my knee, hips and back hurts Oh god I need to be healthier

[@starlight9447]

@@thtvh1 💀same

[@OfficiallySarabi]

Ballet is really hard on the body so the fact that she's still doing it at such an old age is... Wow. Impressive

[@vulspix]

Being 16 learning pointe was excruciating, I can't imagine even doing it at her age, what a badass!

[@thea5232]

For some reason, the video lied, her actual age is around 80, but it’s amazingly impressive nevertheless!

[@williamgarman4705]

The fact that she stretched and worked out all of her life is what has saved her. It has kept her limber, and the strength training kept her bones strong. Exercise makes the difference all the way around.

[@jennyb7745]

I could cry . . . . & feel ashamed that I haven't looked after my body as well as this incredible woman.Beautiful & what a special performance. ❤️

[@margl6635]

It's never too late.

[@Mountain_Spirit]

As long as you looked after your soul. That’s all that matters.

[@dmhq-administration]

What do you mean? Were you a ballerina and then something bad happened and just let yourself go? 🤔🥺

[@a.nonymous2089]

@@dmhq-administration In my experience, nobody "lets themselves go" as in, "I think I'm going to just wake up today and waste my time!" When people gain or lose significant amounts of weight, usually that's because something significant is going on, and it ain't good. People have eating disorders, financial troubles, illnesses, mental health issues, and bad things going on in their life. When you can't even take care of yourself, it is because you are STRUGGLING--not "lazy!"

[@Sarah.J.S75]

@@a.nonymous2089thank you ❤️

[@AnjeePanjy]

Madame Suzelle also has no plans for a final farewell. She teaches classes and still does guest performances with dance companies across the globe.

[@mightbclayer]

awww that makes me so happy:) good for her! it’s incredible to watch her dance.

[@dianned6985]

Incredible 👏🏻 🩰

[@hanomelon]

god this makes me so happy to hear, thank you :')

[@leviticus3000]

That makes me feel better about this

[@Lovelylynn]

That’s absolutely astonishing!!! & makes me wanna start exercising and being much more healthy ! Cuz this is absolutely Amazing!! Couldn’t Believe what I was watching ‘ had to google it

[@emilyjames9709]

I don't think people realize how hard this is. She is incredibly talented. Her talent is to make things look easy.

[@KapitanKlaps]

There's no talent. Just hard work.

[@emeraldlily673]

@@KapitanKlaps It does help to have a bit of talent but you also wouldn’t get far on talent alone so, you’re both right!! 🙃

[@siobhanrobinson8262]

As a formal ballerina in my 50s. I know how hard this was. Such perfection! I cried so much!

[@herpderpy9445]

@@KapitanKlaps That makes no sense. Tons of people have natural talent and aptitude for certain skills. Hard work and dedication refines those talents.

[@D0NCH33T0]

@@emeraldlily673 Yup, using the talent you're born with and using hard work to improve that talent the best you can👌

[@baalinder]

Gonna show this to my dad when he says he’s too old to get up and grab the remote himself

[@meowmeow5592]

😂😂😂🤣👍

[@Ad-Lo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@glxwinggrqvity]

🤭🤔😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😝😝😝😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@pastelgalaxy4079]

Hello, police?... yes, that one right there

[@chakydd]

Bruhh 😭😭🤣🤣

[@alissagonzales735]

Truth it doesn't matter how old she truly is. To have such strength to be able dance like that is amazing.

[@Guiruci82]

By 2070, life expectancy at birth is projected to be 89.7 years for women and 87.4 years for men. 1:23

[@thutchins08]

Her, 80 years old: Balances on on her toes for the whole Dying Swan song Me, 17: Somehow trips while standing still

[@jadapaige9775]

🤣🤣Same

[@yesterdaydream]

I'm sure she tripped a few times along the way to becoming her graceful self! ;)

[@lesliemccarter5282]

@@yesterdaydream true im amazed at this

[@ninisiar]

I once tripped whilst sitting down...

[@thutchins08]

@Sonia Desai Have no idea if this is sarcasm or not, but thank you :)

[@anitamoolman168]

Never mind her age. She can do what 90% of the human race can’t do

[@coralineferol1855]

Yo literally she's amazing

[@alfienykabutler5919]

More like 99%

[@Naz34452]

Because not everybody is a ballerina

[@shadowcultist]

@Bree Serrano 90% is an understatement. Far less than 10% of people can go en pointe

[@julianna9854]

😂lol no, it's way less than 10% of people who can go on pointe- most people could with proper training, yes, but I'd imagine less than 1% of the global population can actively wear pointe shoes. It takes a lot more strength and endurance than you would think- this is coming from a Pointe dancer. But your comment is still so valid- her talent at that age is incredible.

[@heysaacha6329]

*“Once a queen always a queen.”* - They, She, He, You and I. Edit: (To all the people arguing in the comments.) Wow. No like really I added all of the pronouns because I thought it would be kinda funny. And also, this is a quote many people have said, so I was like “Hey why not.” This has nothing to do with Trans, what so ever. Quit it, and have a nice day. Ps: Alright, I originally wanted to say *“-Everyone whoever wrote this”.* But, I realized that I had already written that in another video. Hence why I wrote *“-They, She, He, You and I.”*

[@novalocket4645]

What is her real age, not that it matters im just nozy

[@Iucebowel]

@@novalocket4645 around 80 you can search her up

[@brooklyn-baby]

She's not a queen since she wasn't born from a queen/king

[@luna-mi5ve]

@@brooklyn-baby wow so funny 😐

[@adrianabaker6414]

@@brooklyn-baby not literally dum dum

[@AmethystEagleWoman]

The desire to dance never leaves even when we can no longer raise a leg or move without pain. It lives in our hearts and memories. I loved this and it was so beautiful tears were streaming down my cheeks.

[@idas2304]

Does anyone remember the elderly ballerina who suffers from Alzheimers? She is wheelchair bound, but still, if she hears the Swan Lake music, she tries to perform the moves. That video has me bawling every time I see it!

[@carolhancock5152]

I'm still teaching in my 70's and I know how hard it is especially after the break for a pandemic! Lost a lot of muscle strength. Remotivates me to carry on strengthening my body. I will be devastated when I can no longer dance even though I'm no where near the level I was. In my brain I can still do everything! ❤

[@dessilou9738]

I can imagine her grandkids seeing this and being like "hey it's grandma!"

[@jovonajosephine9975]

Or great-gradma.. Or great-great-grandma... so amazing

[@dessilou9738]

@@jovonajosephine9975 great great great grandma

[@shirleyrobertson9267]

This might be on the next "when you're grandparents are cooler than you"!!

[@dinosaurunicorn8009]

I don’t know if she is that old because it is hard to live that long especially being healthy and strong enough to dance on toe shoes but it is still impressive and if she is 100 years old she should feel very accomplished and proud of herself

[@user-hg6vm5hu6t]

LOL

[@starlight_wlfxe4077]

The fact that she’s 80 not 100. 20 years younger. Doesn’t change the fact that this was a beautiful performance tho-

[@annoula3075]

Yep

[@taedorokilol1683]

Yes and is that JK as your PFP? (Armyyyy 💜)

[@FluffyJrPlayzOhhimark]

@@taedorokilol1683 Taedorokiiiiiii!!!

[@ninabonita1129]

factssssss💜💜💜

[@jetteistyetii]

Yass

[@yaquinn4713]

"A ballerina may look fragile but she's stronger than you think." -Her, you, I, me

[@spurdosparde9487]

?

[@AuroraBoarder1]

@@spurdosparde9487 - if you ever take ballet lessons, you'll know. The more fragile they look, the tougher they really are. Football players take ballet, for cross-training.

[@spurdosparde9487]

@@AuroraBoarder1 no they dont lmao

[@maury4946]

@@spurdosparde9487 Lmao some of them do tho- just search it up it's easy instead of assuming

[@centraltime3680]

@@spurdosparde9487 google is free

[@Somuchfire]

The ballerina’s reverence at the end is the old fashioned kind and the best and shows so much gratitude. ❤ amazing and inspirational!

[@fayewang2460]

Her, 78 years old: does ballet on toes Me: misses the other hand while clapping

[@jessicadetrant8096]

This made my day Hun, extremely funny and very accurate for many.

[@starryeyedgirls]

@@stephmetc53 oml you can’t spell swine correctly

[@khwlah1138]

@@stephmetc53 is this a joke or?

[@zoekavanagh6364]

@@stephmetc53 do you have the right to scold Faye?

[@lovelymilkshakes2450]

😂😂

[@heathercaro7335]

People saying this dance isn't hard, yes there aren't alot of moves but imagine being on your toes for over 3 minutes could u do that?

[@kb4955]

Exactly, I hate when people say that ballet isn’t that hard but they don’t know all the work that went into all of it they see one thing and say it’s easy because the dancer does it so gracefully. I did ballet for seven years and would have gone on point had I done an other year (sadly my teacher moved away) and it was not easy and I wasn’t even wearing shoes that had a wood piece at the end that I had to stand on

[@mariekitty]

Looks incredibly difficult to me.

[@mink5251]

@@kb4955 I did ballet for about 7 years as well but had to quit due to dance injuries that still make things hard today ): Tendonitis that will likely never go away and a slipped disk - just from ballet. I have so much respect for other dancers 💕

[@tessamarie7525]

And its all relatively on releve SIS HAS HER CORE LOCKED THE WHILE TIME.

[@dianarii3230]

nO I'm still training like can they even do that one split jump in ballet performances? Can they even do those ballet jumps they do and bruh i tried to do it in 3 mins it happen to come in 2 mins and my toes were frickin red.

[@SeraphicSorcerer1]

She’s so elegant and pretty whilst dancing, it’s incredible she’s like a feather in the air slowly dropping to the ground

[@paleindian10]

Normally that would sound beautiful. And the analogy is beautiful, just like she is and her dancing. But I've been watching a horror movie and feathers were involved in it so feathers are no longer the same lol.

[@paleindian10]

@Rin Kashiari those japanese horror films can make even crusty plates seem scary. My husband is asian and likes thriller movies, I've been playing asian horror movies recently. Even feathers are no longer safe 😥

[@abrahamclinkscalesisezra]

Imagine she had dimentia and got it wrong tripped and died

[@paleindian10]

@@abrahamclinkscalesisezra 😱😱😱😱 what?! No.. why would you say that.. ah no.. that's a terrible thing to imagine..

[@pubuckfacetuck4472]

I don't think that's the dance I think is the bone decay 💅

[@jandieckhaus]

How amazing ! She is beautiful.My Aunt is a ballerina and at 78 takes a full class every day with a quite famous company .She used to dance with them.Once a dancer always a dancer.✨

[@ba8501]

Yes! Dance keeps you strong, healthy, fit, and youthful.

[@darquequeen]

👍🏽 🩰

[@imthatextrakid8292]

“ A dancer dies twice, once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." -Martha Graham

[@missu3546]

No they just die

[@theQueen.]

@@missu3546 did you not read it? The quote says a dancer dies twice, the first is when they stop dancing, the second is death. To stop doing what you love is super painful, that's what they're saying.

[@gomentsukki5524]

@@missu3546 IM GOJANWKDH IM GOANNA PEEE

[@missu3546]

@@theQueen. no they die

[@emelless5365]

For some reason, as I'm listening to this sad music and reading this comment, it makes me feel like crying.

[@denisegibson819]

At 78 years of age, I think that she was incredible and most of the dance was on her toes.

[@lucy7639]

Pointe shoes

[@lovelyrodriguez2190]

@@lucy7639 Despite the shoes, ballerinas have to stand to put all of their weight on the very tip of their toes.

[@lucy7639]

Lovely Rodriguez yea I know I’m a ballerina

[@rebecca8525]

@@lovelyrodriguez2190 No, they don’t, they put their weight on their thighs, but dance on their toes,

[@lovelyrodriguez2190]

@@rebecca8525 Oh, okay. I mean their feet get real bruised and roughed up though.

[@k31_444]

She is beauty, she is grace, she's 78 years old but still has a young face.

[@asoulscondition7466]

the title says shes 100

[@ellycantsleep5838]

@@asoulscondition7466 it’s clickbait she’s really 78

[@k31_444]

@@asoulscondition7466 she's 78 not 100, it's clickbait (kind off)

[@asoulscondition7466]

ohhh

[@paddi_pie]

I like your wilbur soot reference 😔❤️

[@MiljaHahto]

She's extremely fit for her age - even for the 80 that was her real age. And extremely lucky, to even be able to continue practicing enough for that performance, at that level. I know some rather fit 80 years old, but challenges with joints are very common at that age, and ballet doesn't exactly make them more rare.

[@Me.0205]

For those who don't know much about ballet: she is dancing a classical variation called "The dying swan". All of her movements represent a swan fighting for it's life and trying to fly one last time, until it runs out of breath. It's even more symbolic, considering this is her last dance. The swan's moves are soft, melancholic and beautiful, and in my eyes- it fully represents this ballerina's journey and the ending of it. Beautiful❤ I just want to share it credit to the owner

[@joyslove3858]

Thank you for explaining the dance. Amazing

[@isabela.alonso3504]

😢

[@Anirita]

❤️

[@sehragaschani7369]

Reading your note and explanation while watching her dance brought me to tears! Thank you ❤

[@meowwh]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@nullusanxietas2379]

She's 80, and she's still dancing. She's an amazing woman, but I think the clickbait title detracts from the accomplishment and spreads misinformation. Not cool, hustle.

[@yourlocalrat3757]

Interesting... well she looks good for 80!

[@nuneh6655]

Wait it says she is 100 on the title tho

[@wendyliu3181]

@@rohanr5150 these people just dont get what clickbait is lol

[@sabrina_doll]

@orenji jusu so she forgot her age? Damn bro guess she's 100 now

[@AuroraHemi]

If she is 80 then why does it say she is 100?

[@Atrasimi0226]

Christ. Imagine this woman if she was in her true prime. Actually scratch that I somehow cannot get over the grace and control she possesses regardless. Truly amazing

[@barbsawyerlifestyles2850]

She's so beautiful!😀 I would like to invite you all to enter my KZbin December Giveaway!😀💜💄🎁🎄❄✌

[@krakenzilla.]

@@barbsawyerlifestyles2850 please just don’t.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

Barb Sawyer Lifestyles Kind of disrespectful on this video, don’t you think?

[@growingpains509]

She is truly beautiful.

[@janedoe0000]

No need to take the Lord's name in vain.

[@nancyharman4795]

A performance to be remembered by all who see this! Grace and beauty are ageless! I was practically holding my breath through this rapturous offering. Thank you so much for sharing! 😺💕🐾

[@Alanoffer]

I think she wouldn’t be to happy about being called a 100 years old , it’s still remarkable that Madame can pirouette at 82 , and dance so beautifully

[@jefframaki]

I mean you wanna get noticed, lie about your age.. when you're adding yrs. And others are dropping yrs. You blow the bell curve... at some point being the best preserved for your age is a hella gold star...

[@chelseabunker2391]

@@jefframakishe’s not the one lying about her age. Trust me, no woman wants to pretend to be 20 years older than they actually are. It is whoever posted the video lying for click bait.

[@VLind-uk6mb]

It was very nice, but there wasn't a pirouette in it.

[@ronnielyn19]

​@@jefframaki bro its 2023, you still dont know what a clickbait is??

[@macywood4619]

Thank you for correcting that!

[@lifeasrini]

I worked in aged care for a long time and we had a 104 year old lady with severe dementia, but when you sat her in front of a piano ... It was amazing. Her brain never forgot the songs. She couldn't even read music anymore, or register where she was, but sit her in front of the piano and start singing, and she would play. Perfectly, like the grand pianist she was. It was truly amazing. This performance made me cry, how amazing she was able to continue to give this beautiful final gift to the world ❣️❣️❣️

[@odetteswan1262]

There are some talents that never easily fade with time just like what you've stated, it's truly a magnificent gift from God that's worth sharing for everyone to hear, witness and admire.

[@ronnielyn19]

Ive read somewhere that says music isnt easily forgotten even with dementia. I saw a video of an elderly with dementia but still can play Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. It's amazing how music can be so engraved to one's brain.

[@thelostmessenger]

I think that it has to do with muscle memory, I remember hearing about a doctor working with a dementia patient and lightly stabbing her hand when he shakes her hand. The next appointment, she didn't want to shake his hand but she didn't remember why or if they had ever met

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@thelostmessenger how do you "lightly" stab someone? With what? Tbh that just made me suspicious of that doctor if anything

[@thelostmessenger]

@@kittenmimi5326 lightly stabbing with a pen :D

[@rheamathew8850]

her in her 60-70's: *dances beautifully and gracefully* me at 14: mom can you get me water cause my back hurts....

[@janedoe805]

I was 60 two days ago and I just found out I need my hip replaced. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@deepugeorge819]

Omg yesss

[@dizzy_daisy1134]

@@janedoe805 oh I hope you get better 🙂

[@whitediamonds444]

The amount I relate is hilarious but sad at the same time 😂

[@whitediamonds444]

@@janedoe805 sending prayers 😊

[@fairieidol]

She is literally amazing! 100 years old and more grateful than most young people. Stunning performance. God blessed her for sure. Congratulations 🎊🎉 ❤❤❤

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Wikipedia NOT 100 years old!! Born in 1940! Suzelle Poole Ballet Dancer Suzelle Poole, also known as Madame Poole, is an English ballet dancer, dance teacher, and poet. She is a former soloist with Houston Ballet and is known for continuing to perform ballet in her seventies. Wikipedia Born Suzelle Engelsmith, 1940 (age 81-82), Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom Occupation Ballet dancer, dance teacher, poet Spouse(s) Johnathan William Poole

[@remusderboxer2625]

Honestly, I don't think God just blessed her. I think she'd been working her ass off since like forever.

[@janel342]

Fairieidol I think you mean graceful?

[@geomahomet1]

I am 76 and am in awe that she could get back up after her deep bow near the end of the performance.

[@darklittlepeople]

i'm 46 and i was thinking the exact same thing ! 😭

[@starlight9447]

Wow the fact you guys can type 😭that’s amazing

[@maykou]

@@starlight9447 LMAOOO

[@valle-t9c]

@@starlight9447 ...I-

[@fireflieer2422]

@@starlight9447 HAHAHA WAIT

[@Purpleiscool-p2f]

I can't even do a front roll and here she can do this.

[@sensen4161]

Queen Gru....

[@KC-qi9hn]

Same😭

[@ava198]

Truth

[@jedongggg]

... At 100yrs old

[@jedongggg]

Errr 80

[@Racheldorenofficial]

"You don't stop dancing from growing old, you grow old from stopping the dance"

[@lisawhereisthecultjam]

This has made me reflect on how true this statement is. It could perhaps be where many of my problems lie.

[@deborahleone4351]

Oh how beautiful she is! Believe me, you cannot perform this way at ANY age, let alone 100 years old, without constant daily practice. She let no grass grow under her ballerina slippers!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🕊✝️🙋‍♀️🙏😘

[@annierminx]

Because she's not 100 years old

[@mamawfrancy]

Madame Suzelle was actually born in 1940. Its remarkable to see such grace, beauty & strength at 80 yrs old (this performance was 4 yrs ago). To maintain her stamina she's went through a routine everyday and if not physically ai least in her mind. To be 'en pointe' that long is incredible.

[@impulsiveurge5837]

why title says shes 100?

[@s1logen]

@@impulsiveurge5837 Clickbait i guess 💀

[@BritishRepublicsn]

​@@impulsiveurge5837rounding up

[@HylianHo3]

​@@s1logen but itsvstill VERY impressive

[@ryanjohnson3615]

@@impulsiveurge5837 I guess it fits from a channel called "The Hustle"

[@ekko7365]

Found out that her age was actually 78. I'm 16 and can barely go without back pains for sitting to long. This lady is incredibly talented

[@ruiynz]

If I couldn’t relate more

[@cartoonsomething1627]

Dude you might wanna join some yoga classes for that...

[@borderline_sunshine]

Why did the title lie and say she is 100 then?

[@pinkc8730]

I wasn't at all convinced that she was 100. Thank you. But even at 78 she looks and moves super terrific!!

[@overgrownminds4603]

Awww Midoriya 🥺

[@zippidydoodles]

out of every dance she could pick she picked the dying swan... poetic

[@miabernal9353]

And I oop

[@Jess-ry4zk]

Ouch

[@meyerhome85]

Maybe because it's slower, more gentle movements. I'm 53 and I'd choose it too. Lol I hope she feels she's lived a blessed career. She is beautiful.

[@kamieduffy]

😭😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grace9071]

Ironic

[@StacyStephenson-z8y]

Her dance, her spirit, her determination ,her soul & her obvious love for the dance were so beautiful it made me cry !!!! 😢

[@TheMistressMisery]

She's 80. Legit, I googled her just now as I watched this. She is 80 years old. You didn't need to age her an extra 20 years for views. And 80 year old ballerina performing en pointe IS impressive on its own.

[@melaninqu33n8]

EXACTLY

[@josukegappyhigashikata6537]

Y e a

[@josephsf2452]

they aged her to get more views. It's called click-bait!

[@MiljaHahto]

It's indeed incredible, no need to lie.

[@spook6394]

100 is 80 rounded up 😂

[@sofiatorres5149]

Her name is Suzelle Poole, she is from London and she is a poet and dancer, she is honestly kinda strict but I still love her. She actually is in Dallas now and goes to my studio at 7:30 am because of COVID and she dances with classes and teaches sometimes as well. She is very serious but very sweet and dedicated

[@guineverebachelor6089]

Thank you for the information. She deserves to be recognised.

[@ddelv583]

THANK YOU! I don't understand how they can play videos of people, but NEVER NAME THEM... Soooo frustrating.

[@mkm1206]

My daughters were both trained by a a very strict Russian teacher but she taught them discipline and a deep love for dance to this Day!

[@jacqueykoo517]

Thank you for the info.

[@Roselady7]

She must be a great teacher because her performance was flawless!! Amazing for a woman of any age. Wow! I cannot do much with my legs and I’m a few decades younger but what an inspiration.

[@whodidthat2732]

What a shame that people would rather squabble about her real age than compliment her fortitude and just enjoy her beautiful performance, regardless of age. .

[@ellakapua]

right?!

[@Lynxfa693]

Thx for addressing this, I 100% agree! This performance was such a wonderfull thing to see

[@Rams8148]

Then they shouldn't put 100 in the title. I agree its impressive and people should appreciate it. But clickbait is clickbait.

[@tirzahhines1343]

yessss this was beautiful

[@ibm650]

"Fortitude" is an understatement. Pointe work is murder on the toes, and she's en pointe for most of this performance, with elegance and grace.

[@pegitamg9716]

So full of grace and talent! She obviously really loved her dance moves and shared them with the audience who really appreciated them. She may be 100 but she dances with poise and heart! Love this

[@mariarosolemos7468]

she's 80

[@Debnfl]

No matter the age, she’s fabulous!

[@elizabethroberts9117]

No Truer Words Were Ever Spoken!

[@elizabethroberts9117]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏, BRAVO, BRAVO !!!!!!

[@Liz_678]

Yes.

[@patsysells6328]

Absolutely beautiful and she is amazing.

[@lizzycrawford3286]

I agree, you can still her passion after all those years

[@tulipthorn]

Why lie about her age? I don’t get it. She’s still amazing either way.

[@ErenYeager-gq8kt]

For it to get more views

[@glenn-younger]

I think the lie about her age is what gets random people like me to click in. “What?!?!” I thought when I saw it. “100 yrs old and still dancing?! THIS I’ve got to see.” The thing about lies, though, is I won’t subscribe to the channel because of it. But it did pull me in to see this video.

[@emilyg3036]

how old is she

[@angelxo3925]

@@emilyg3036 Somewhere in her 70’s

[@Muttonchop_USA]

@@emilyg3036 "Somewhere between 40 and death." (from MAME)

[@dipperhugs72]

The fact that she's dancing the dying swan for her last performance makes it that more sad but beautiful to watch Edit: YOU ALL GOTTA STOP COMMENTING "its not the dying swan its the swan". IF YALL READ MY OTHER COMMENTS OR DID A SIMPLE SEARCH YOU WOULD SEE THE DANCE VARIATION IS CALLED THE DYING SWAN WHILE THE MUSIC IS THE SWAN. Thank youuu💕

[@IveGotItTwisted]

I didn't know that was the dance she was doing, thank you! It adds a little more to it :)

[@presley6175]

Awww

[@amandajane5743]

As soon as that music started, it gave me a pang for how sad and beautiful her choice of dance was. What an amazing lady.

[@channieszoo4342]

Apparently, (according to other comments) this wasn’t her last dance

[@randomweirdo7501]

That's not her last performance

[@AliciaNnam-obi-f5r]

She aged absolutely beautifully! ❤

[@sjladuke75]

This is indeed extraordinary. The ability to dance "en pointe" means the entire body weight is being supported by the toes requiring perfect alignment. It's difficult for the most professional dancers to maintain this position but even more amazing at this age. Pointe defines grace, beauty, elegance while appearing to be almost weightless & defying gravity. Swan Lake is the timeless story of love, betrayal & tragedy. Often times the part of Odette & Odil are played by the same ballerina to highlight both their similarities & differences. There have also been alternate endings for the ballet.

[@mollyyukomcguire]

This song is The Swan from Carnival of Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, not Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky

[@ariannarivas3939]

@@mollyyukomcguire 😂

[@Deltadivaix]

@@mollyyukomcguire also, it's a musical piece not a song. Songs have lyrics and are meant to be sung.

[@thejoshowd6418]

I was your 1000th like 😎

[@mollyyukomcguire]

@@Deltadivaix lmao believe me, I understand that. Nothing wrong w speaking in vernacular that’s common to other people tho

[@thebeast3967]

Okay but the fact that she’s doing bourrées (the tiny steps) during almost all of the dance is incredible. These are so EXHAUSTING on pointe and she’s doing it almost continuously for 3 minutes, just wow

[@ivysullivan6510]

How was she ever on pointe that long! Hundreds Of bourrees. I would have lost my balance after about 20 and I’m half her age! What a remarkable ballerina!

[@Froxerii_nuffles]

What’s more impressive is that she made it look effortless. I would have no idea how exhausting that would be if you didn’t point it out!

[@elizabethchandler7377]

She was trained shortly before Balanchine's tenure as National Director for ballet, so she was trained for strength and endurance as well as for elegance of grace and as you can see there is an incredible difference because of it since the majority of ballet dancers today are done at age 20-22 if they aren't the Principle Ballerina for a company by then and their careers are generally over by the time they are in their mid 20s. Thankfully Ballet Companies and their schools are starting to teach the importance of muscle maintenance and overall body integrity (condition) to dancers now.

[@CrustyLeeMillerProductions]

@@ivysullivan6510 your 40?

[@ashla7567]

@@CrustyLeeMillerProductions I don’t understand these kinds of comments honestly. She said she was around half the dancer’s age. Why does it matter exactly how old she is? I’m so confused.

[@dontcallmebaby]

Regardless if she’s 78 or 100, the fact she can do en pointe is absolutely amazing and shows what a phenomenal athlete she is to this day❤️

[@latsnojokelee6434]

It's amazing because most of her performance was on point! Are the nerves in her feet dead?! So impressive!!

[@Liz_678]

Agree

[@skullgaming6203]

Baby ur right

[@gunillaedlund4197]

Agree 🤗

[@masuganut2082]

Agreed. But it’s a shame they lied about her age for clickbait because I feel like it takes away from this amazing and beautiful lady. Such an inspiring woman ❤️

[@helencheadle5285]

I’m moved to tears just watching how beautifully she tells the story of the swan dying……and her beautiful legs and figure are amazing! Such talent! So hard to believe this lady is 100 years old, when me in my 70’s have feet and joints riddled with arthritis! To think she was old enough to be my mother, yet was slim and athletic enough to be my daughter! How fickle the human body can be! But again, this lady has obviously honed her art over the years and still maintained great mobility….extremely well done bless her…the art of telling a very moving story without words….👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💕💐🦋🦋🦋🙏🙏😘

[@Bewildering3630]

Suddenly “All the grace of a 100 year old ballerina” isn’t an insult anymore.

[@sayorimorow709]

@Brody Rockefeller the hell you just minus one the goddamn real age-

[@miie4965]

@Brody Rockefeller she's 80

[@utatwt8688]

@Brody Rockefeller Shes 80

[@Bewildering3630]

Damn misleading title. Making me look stupid.

[@chongyunmain5217]

@@Bewildering3630 lolol

[@ajsbasement9231]

her costume, so elegant. her leg movements, so graceful. her arm movements, LITERALLY SO GRACEFUL. she makes this look so easy when in reality it’s so hard to even balance in pointe shoes. and her flexibility, i could never-

[@Its_Asteria]

I mean she's been doing it probably for at most 80-90 years of her life so of course she'd be so adapted to her form and routine I take back the 80-90 years as someone mentioned she's actually 78. But still. She s been doing it for a very long time

[@ajsbasement9231]

@@Its_Asteria oh yeah true. it’s really impressive for someone her age though

[@amberleitao4727]

Those little boré steps she’s doing on pointe throughout the piece requires an immense amount of ankle strength for that length of time. She’s just wonderful ❤️ Thank you for sharing!

[@bananahbutt14]

I was gonna say, doing borès for that long is HARD AS HECK

[@evamcnulty5273]

@@bananahbutt14 yes, it is mega hard I can’t even boré for that long on my own point shoes

[@kamille2927]

The correct terminology would be bourree :) no offense, just wanted to tell you all both for the future

[@lila.dancer7145]

Same!

[@juliabruce7368]

I can barely do borès that fast. Though I'm really excited BC I get to go en pointe in march of 2021 or the summer of 2021

[@dxckie3665]

The fact that this incredible woman has the ability to dance at 100 year old is just amazing. Considering many people at this age are quite frail this just shows you can do anything. ❤

[@Mountain_Spirit]

Only that she is not 100 years old 😂

[@dxckie3665]

@@Mountain_Spirit bruh. ur telling me they lied abt her age?

[@kaamos79]

@@dxckie3665 It worked because you watched. But yeah, whoever captioned this video is a liar or incapable of a basic google search to establish the facts.

[@dxckie3665]

@@kaamos79 ah okay.

[@HoofprintTrails]

She was born in 1840 her performance is still very impressive tho :)

[@amypatton6730]

Please don't lie about this beautiful woman 's age. Have some dignity .

[@kids.toybox]

It’s called click bait that’s why

[@flowerbed7757]

Or rounding off

[@miaestella6572]

@@morinomajou Right.

[@flowerbed7757]

@@morinomajou joke lang 😝

[@Pin-dd3uj]

how old is her real age

[@mrs.Italy.D]

The dying Swan 🦢 As a former dancer who has been taught by her I’m in tears! All I can say is this woman is amazing! Such a honor to have had her as a inspiration ❤

[@arturoroco7301]

You are a very fortunate woman, indeed!

[@TeaLurker]

I didn't know she taught ballet, that's amazing. It's nice to see that she was able to mentor it especially if it's her passion :)

[@someonesly1991]

Is The dying swan the name of the dance or something? otherwise that's so harsh lol

[@JNB520]

​@@someonesly1991 it's a real ballet lol

[@someonesly1991]

@@JNB520 oh okay haha, figured

[@myuserisrandom7913]

Fun fact: you didn't search this up but we're still impressed.

[@kimkai9005]

this was recommended and i don't regret watching

[@Springday_art_]

@@kimkai9005 Same, and me neither!!!!!!!!

[@Siren_Of_Summer]

Omgosh the elegance and grace she has is amazing.. . 😢😢😢😢 I-I can't.. .

[@janebush2478]

I understand she is actually 80, but still, who could be so graceful and beautiful at that or any age. Her beauty brought me to tears!

[@judil3294]

You are correct, I looked her up. Madame Poole, born 1940.

[@dawngerow9245]

She looks about 20!

[@agirlnamedsilk]

Yes, 80 or 100 , look at her body! No flapping arms, tight, well-developed muscles on her legs - incredible!!! I could only hope to be as great as she is when I'm her age!

[@judyhathcoat7853]

I’m not crying - you’re crying. Maybe it’s just someone chopping onions.

[@magnificatanimameadominum-]

I went to church with this beautiful woman for several years when I was around 4-6, and I remember her so well. She danced for us multiple times and as a young baller dancer I was entirely mesmerised. Lovely, lovely woman Madame Poole is. It’s been awhile since I saw her last but I’ll never forget her

[@gangstergabby4737]

madame poole would come to my studio and teach us classes! she was so wonderful and i loved her very much!

[@Xesxs]

This are tough two years to be alive going on three years, I have met a woman who was in marathons and ran and won, she was 70. I also met Grandpa Al Lewis, he told me his secret when I was 30 and wanted to give up acting for being " too old". He had to lie about his age to get the role of Grandpa, he ADDED ten years, and was the Grandfather in the TV Show!

[@Theyralltakenfu]

There are those we meet along the journey who just make that incredible impression on us. I had 2 people like this working in Rehab. The woman was in her late 70's and before she left, she walked with her heels and purse around the Unit. She was a small thin woman, but exuded such life. Wherever she went, she'll make friends for sure. The other. a man in his 90's who used to be a chocolatier. He looked young, (chocolate?) 😄, but he did so well physically, Stood at the top of the steps and said. " I stand before you, because I have no place to sit" He died at 99.

[@hannahgracieeeeee]

That’s amazing.

[@QuizmasterLaw]

is she really 100??

[@donutman.]

She is truly graceful even through her old age.

[@ruthgiles8926]

The strength and the balance required to pull that off is mind blowing!

[@lighthouse8216]

I don’t think people understand how incredible this really is. Most people at that age can’t even walk. This is truly beautiful in more ways than one

[@daniak6699]

I literally got goose bumps watching.

[@caryulmer5578]

Light House No disrespect but you need to spend more time with older people. Many older people can pass for 20 yrs younger than they are. It's really about keeping yourself in shape, continuing to do what you've always done, & keeping your mind active with continued & new goals. Actually 60 or 70 really isnt old, even though when we're young we tend to think it is. You'll get this when you reach that age, when all of us were young we thought it was old, despite what older people told us. Truthfully even people who are young can get to where they can barely walk. This dancer obviously continued doing what she loved. Good for her for keeping it up & good for her for making sure she's having a good life by not deciding she's too old now.

[@themaggattack]

It is indeed incredible, but apparently She's not actually 100. She's in her 70's, from what I gather? Still very impressive!

[@themaggattack]

@@caryulmer5578 Can confirm. My childhood ballet teacher is 80 years old now, and she only just retired from teaching ballet last year. She is still in amazing shape, because she always practiced ballet her entire life. I, however, am in my 40's obese, with osteoarthritis, thyroid problems, borderline diabetes, and high cholesterol (ALL problems that I brought upon myself, by having poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle for most of my adult life.) I can hardly hobble around, now. I'm much too young to be feeling this damned old. I don't expect to do ballet (I weigh too much and my joints are too shot for that) but I CAN improve my health, energy and mobility IF I get serious about eating a nutrient rich diet, portion control, cutting way down on junk food, and excersizing daily. Gentle yoga, swimming, biking, rowing... low impact stuff. Do yourself a favor while you're still young: Be a nutri-tarian. Eat a good, nutritient rich diet. Lots of omega 3, folate, vitamins A,B6, B12,C,D3,E. Antioxidants. Lots of water. And keep moving. Get good sleep and keep your stress down as much as possible. If you have someone in your life bringing you stress and strife, putting you down,, pushing you around... get away from them. That kind of stress takes it's toll before you realize it! Don't let it. Words to the wise. Care for yourself. Get massages. Life flies by. Don't just take care of yourself "someday" or "tomorrow" or whenever you get around to it. Take good care of yourself today and every day. ❤

[@wendywhoisit1819]

At 100 years yes, but in 78 (her real age) most people still walk, but not dance so well. And when they try to dance the way they can, young people laugh at them because we live in an ageist age.

[@debjohnson240]

The fact that she was able to do this performance on pointe for 98% of the time amazes me. That requires so much stamina, balance and focus. Good on her, she did and amazing job👏👏👏👏

[@adrienneroberts8590]

Why 98%? Is it because no one can honestly do this routine with total perfection? I really don’t know anything about ballet.

[@debjohnson240]

@@adrienneroberts8590 she did do this routine at 100 percent perfection. When I say on pointe I mean on her toes in her pointe shoes. She danced 98 percent on pointe (on her toes)

[@adrienneroberts8590]

@@debjohnson240 Thank you for taking the time to explain.

[@nahwhitfield2016]

Wow this woman is truly blessed she’s in better shape than most people in their late teens.

[@gmanedeshilow5578]

Uhh, I’d say about late 20s, but pretty dang impressive still!

[@dorotheewagner3399]

Exactly what I thought by watching this 😇👍

[@saarapollonen8138]

Blessed perhaps but I bet it took blood, sweat and tears to got to be a ballerina in a first place like they work like crazy!

[@yyg4632]

its not a blessing its hard work. but maybe it is a blessing to be healthy and living. but being in shape like that is hard hard work

[@Leah_xxxx]

Is this classed as disrespectful to teens?

[@LorraineLing-d5s]

What a performance, it bought tears to my eyes and at 100 years old, she should be given an award. BRAVO

[@MaddyGrimes]

I’ve had the honor of being taught by her before and she taught me so many valuable things. Love her teaching!

[@pearleaf3052]

Oml that’s awesome!

[@jennmullins1063]

Wow! Would love to hear any stories 😁

[@MissTique247]

How awesome! And what a role model to have in your life! 😊

[@aurora-cc6hk]

that’s amazing

[@deathgameholic]

Cool!

[@Bojannna44]

She's not 100 years old but this is pure *talent* ... I don't think people realize how hard it is just to stay a second on your toes like that, and the moves and all, it's really TALENT

[@Good-DaySunshine]

I was wondering her real age, do you know?

[@nana_koh]

'Talent' really undermines the huge amount of effort and practice she's done over the year to perfect her skill, it's SKILL not talent

[@Bojannna44]

@@nana_koh yeah you're right lol sorry I shouldn't say it's just talent..

[@madeline_dg]

Brought tears to my eyes....I was a ballerina for 13 years and it was my greatest passion. Injuries combined with a nasty long-term eating disorder caused me to put my dreams aside for the betterment of my health. I see in the comments that she isn't 100 but is in her 80s, still very impressive of course, but it's just so incredible...I could barely make it into my 20s as a dancer with so many injuries, physical and mental, and for her to make it this far and still have balance, grace, and the skill and strength to dance en pointe. Ugh...amazing.

[@muurrarium9460]

Do not despair... maybe you will not be a high ranking soloist ever (like most people will not) but if you love dancing and your body allows it, just go for it. I absolutely loved the BBC's (I think) " the big ballet" series starring ballerinas who would *never* be part of a regular company but that did not stop them from doing what they love. Eating disorders are a bitch! I hope you are coping and have a great life despite a wobbly start.

[@bebelmatson]

i was thinking the same thing. i've been a dancer for 12 years and at 18 my hip already cracks every time i bend my leg more than 90 degrees! it's incredible that she's so strong, flexible and graceful at 80.

[@echo2893]

I hope you are doing well now.

[@physiotherapistpaulina9340]

that is very brave of you to admit. i am sure it was an emotional loss for you.

[@christinehelenbeard1780]

I also had to give up the dream due to injuries. I was crippled by age 17. It took decades to overcome the eating disorder and depression. Ballet is beautiful, but the ballet world is brutal.

[@SecndqryXtIps]

She’s really talented

[@gurll8784]

And then me, a 20 year old not being able to get off bed and stand on my own two feet. Wow! Inspirational to say the least. ❤

[@ArrEff]

😂🤣👏

[@stillhellaconfused5331]

Thats make two of us gurlll😂

[@eileengalvin4201]

Same 😂😂😂

[@lisarico469]

Get well and God bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 my daughter also.

[@志瑜杨]

Same

[@tee1712]

idc how old she "really" is I can't stand on my toes like that at 20. this shit is impressive.

[@closetedcactus5533]

The shoes make it easier lol. Although they really damage your feet. I did pointe for 2 ish years before i had to stop bc it was destroying the ligaments in my feet. So props to her

[@ChaoticNiche]

It helps when you start young, and build up the muscle over years and years. Even though you're 20, doesn't mean that you'll just have those muscles, because you never built them up. Im sure you could do this, but it's a slow progress. It takes years and years before you can get pointe no matter your age

[@nanaprincess2537]

@@ChaoticNiche she is 20 she is too old. This woman in the video must have debuted when she was like 4 years old not at 20 when you should have your own life, make projects, work etc.

[@IziGryffindor]

The fact that she is 80 years old and doing this just blows me away. She is amazing.

[@andersonbarajas4190]

She 100 not 80

[@IziGryffindor]

@@andersonbarajas4190 no she’s actually 80

[@wynsfke]

@@andersonbarajas4190 no, they posted misinformation

[@sheep.0402]

wtf i got clickbaited :').

[@ras_krystafari3333]

@@andersonbarajas4190 you Sir are 100%🧢 check yourself fact up

[@steelman86]

When you've got it, you've got it!! ....and She's STILL GOT IT!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ursulageorgeson7086]

It doesn't matter her exact age - seeing an elderly Prima performing this piece it's extraordinarily poignant and feels so much more poetic than a young woman trying to convey fragility and loss.

[@brittany9627]

But as a 20 yr old I’m sure she wouldn’t have loved being called 40 same as an 80 yr old being called 100

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

She's no "Prima" and never was.

[@maryseflore7028]

@@mrlopez-pz7pu A Prima Ballerina is an actual title in ballet, designating the main female dancer in a company. Since she was once a soloist in Houston Ballet, the title can apply to her, I think.

[@tinarichardson364]

Her exact age does matter, because a) I am sure she would not want to be misrepresented and b) the person who loaded it up, simply did it for clickbait

[@andromedapeters772]

Being a soloist is very impressive. It’s clear she’s had extraordinary training in her career. Her form is beautiful.

[@DarthYodaJammin]

Okay, this is not only incredible for her age, but for the implications of her experience. Ballet dancers can't typically go en pointe for too long and may go demi after relatively short periods of time en pointe. (I say relatively when compared to a ballerina's total years of dancing.) This woman has no doubt gone through some serious injuries from ballet and yet persevered through that to give this performance. Pretty heckin cool! Edit: For the love of God, I KNOW SHE ISN'T ACTUALLY 100. Her visible age is enough to warrant the beginning of my comment. 80 is incredible. This is incredible. That's my point. Why does everyone have to make an argument out of everything?

[@louera]

and she makes it look so effortless too!

[@ArctoRockturne]

it's not actually her age but ok

[@bettyschneider5268]

@Aaron Wolfenbarger ... Your right! Don't fall is right! 💃👴👵

[@shaikhkadar262]

She’s a really good dance but she’s 80 and still preforms

[@shaikhkadar262]

@Aaron Wolfenbarger she’s a professional tho she probably wouldn’t

[@evelynph7]

So glad that everyone’s seeing this. She dances at my studio and is such a wonder to be around. Truly inspiring and has been amazing and so kind to us all. She’s seen me and my friends grow up and we’ve performed with her. Amazing woman and she’s still so strong and graceful!!

[@vbl915]

glad she’s doing fine :-)

[@judyblueyes1275]

So can you please clarify her age for all of the viewers? I really don't believe she could possibly be 100 at the time of this dance.... she's very beautiful and graceful though for any age!!😍💐🧚💜

[@evelynph7]

@@judyblueyes1275 she’s been dancing since she was seven and she IS NOT 100 years old. I believe she’s near 90 (like 88 or 89) or already 90.

[@judyblueyes1275]

@@evelynph7 Wow!! Impressive!! She's very blessed and thank you!!🙏

[@oliviajeanette1065]

Aw I am so glad to hear this!!!

[@simoneseiami5938]

so amazing how she always took care of her body, the secret is to stay flexible, dancing is a great way to keep not just your soul, but also your body healthy and happy. Wonderful !

[@Shaannooonn]

This would be great if it was true. Unfortunately ballet wears out your body way earlier than regular lifestyle and does a lot of harm. There’s a reason ballet dancers can officially retire after 35. This makes the performance even more impressive!

[@simoneseiami5938]

@@Shaannooonn wow, I didn´t know that. That is toxic. A natural dance style is essential to stay or become healthy, there you are right!

[@gatecrash28]

One question... why the dislikes? Even if she dropped dead in the middle of this, it would still be amazing... I'm 50 and I can't walk for 30 minutes without having to catch my breath.

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

I think its because she's not 100, she's 76. Its still extremely impressive that she can do that though.

[@redwasanimposter4003]

Ikr. This takes talent from anyone, and she did it while she's this old and still looked amazing doing it.

[@foliagecove355]

Maybe some of them are just jealous on how elegant and beautiful she looks and have the confidence to perform on stage, like really tho she's amazing ✨✨✨

[@bennyboiart7781]

Not to be morbid, but if I were in a position similar to her and that was to be *my* last performance, I wouldn't mind dropping dead at the very end, happily breathing my final breath having just finished my life doing what I loved.

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

@@bennyboiart7781 That sounds like a good way to go.

[@anastasiaa615]

Wow she picked the dying swan as her last routine that’s deep.

[@ez5993]

i don’t think i need to know ballet to know why a song literally called “dying swan” being someone’s last routine is deep

[@hudahahm956]

@@ez5993 yh

[@kevinscheeseballhair9720]

@@ez5993 yeah

[@kamii8664]

@@ez5993 exactly lol

[@MelodyAceOwO]

@@ez5993 uhm the song is "the swan" but the dance is "the dying swan".....just saying not trying to be rude

[@pxndora.4720]

As a ballet dancer, pointe shoes are hard to be stable on, and she made it look easy!

[@bridgettegallagher2264]

I was thinking the same thing I used to be a ballerina back in the day I can't even stand up straight now she makes it look so elegant

[@clo.9ud]

Point shoes grow with your feet, she must teach point classes I remember when I did point, that shit was hard because I had to make sure my feet wasn't bending over the wrong way my toes sometimes had blisters, I still got through it but quit point after my first year of bending my toes for half an hour and hid my point shoes

[@opheliasgrace]

I've never found pointe shoes to be hard to balance on. Only when the padding I put around my toes slipped was it painful.

[@alxndriaya]

same here, when i was 12 it was incredibly hard for me to keep my posture but she made it look so graceful and elegant

[@beef4899]

even at 83 years old you can still feel the emotions and the story she is trying to tell. what an amazing display

[@moncoeur2379]

Imagine aging that gracefully Me: Yeah, can't relate (after seeing horrible pictures from the age generator)

[@puglover6113]

Same 💀💀 I’m never opening that app of the changing age generation app stuff It made me look horrible and disgusting

[@iiheartaddyy]

lmaooo those are so fake

[@afoxcatartvideos4877]

What!

[@k.azuichi785]

I love how so many people from different fandoms, backgrounds, countries, ect can gather to this video and all agree that this is beautifully sad

[@periwinklesprinkles]

different fandoms.... i think ive had enough of the internet for today

[@nehar413]

I'm from many different fandoms and communities and I have to agree

[@nehar413]

@@alyssalouard8549 for examplr, the fnaf fandom, or the Haikyuu fandom :) I just thought of 2 different fandoms I'm in so yeah

[@periwinklesprinkles]

@@alyssalouard8549 a fandom is like a community surrounding an interest like a show or game

[@joru8673]

Anyone else cry watching this? She truly embodied the role she was playing. The little stumbles, the way her arms don’t always reach that high, the somehow graceful jerking, the final lift of the head before the swan passes on. Watching her play the role of something so graceful and beautiful dying was heart wrenching. What an incredible artist and performer

[@nildalopez8400]

Just fantastically Beautiful

[@axelmaybe7788]

i absolutely cried. like a full on sob. it was so graceful and mesmerizing, and she captured the meaning behind the piece without words.

[@William_Fields]

Now I understand . . .

[@rinaputri6976]

I did cry. She's an extraordinary person. With her age, skill and passion for the ballet. Truly a dancer and artist. May she rest in peace

[@mrlopez-pz7pu]

Oh SPARE ME.