in conversation with Sarah Lamb, Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet
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@philipkuttner79455 жыл бұрын
It's interesting to see how she and Steven McRae had the same experience watching ballet while they were injured: they realized that technical details, though they are important, are not the most important thing. Artistry and expression are the goals.
@Monocultured015 жыл бұрын
Maybe that's why they're such a brilliant pairing when they dance together. I've never seen any duo dance quite like they do.
@pameladowe53302 жыл бұрын
They have their own distinctive style, love this pairing!
@josefinaazpiroz95265 жыл бұрын
You should interview Marianela Nuñez or Alexander Campbell. Love this series!!
@barbaralemere51833 жыл бұрын
Sarah, you amaze me all the time. Watching you dance is always such a joy. You have dazzling technique and incredible silken movement from Jewels to Winer’s Tale to Manon. You are such an inspiration.
@pvandck5 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview again. The thing that always impresses me about Sarah Lamb, apart from her dancing, is how thoughtful, well informed and articulate she is.
@rossi70565 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%.
@kathymyers72794 жыл бұрын
Shes not "exactly" THAT well informed.
@kathymyers72794 жыл бұрын
@@rossi7056 I disagree. Shes a socialist. I'm glad shes enjoying what it has to offer OVERSEAS. Shes full of it. Where she got this idea that shes looked down upon by the unwashed country ignorant masses is beyond me. Everyone here admires and looks at a ballet dancer like they are the few, the ELITE, the rare beautiful creatures they ARE. so narrow minded.
@pvandck4 жыл бұрын
@@kathymyers7279 You do know you're supposed to listen to the words and phrases in context? She never said anything remotely like you suggest. You have a vivid imagination. And surely you have no idea what a socialist is, not that it's even relevant to anything here. I guess you can't stand ballet, so it's a mystery what you're doing here if not trolling. Speaking of narrow minded, I can recommend you introduce a mirror into your life.
@1088RIL3 жыл бұрын
@@kathymyers7279 Sorry to say, but calling her "narrow minded" is only showing what kind of person you are. And yes, she is right about the way dancers and companies are supported in the US. They are non-profit, they depend on donations and benefactors, AKA rich "patrons". What is so horrible for the government to offer money and other benefits to artists? Labeling her as "a socialist" only speaks of your own convictions. And frankly, I am not sure if you really know what socialism is and how it operates. It is so sad to read such comments. I am writing this during the COVID pandemic, so I reflect on the issues artists are going through. The British government granted a good amount of money to the arts to support the artists and the artistic institutions. What did the US government do for Broadway, NYC Ballet, ABT? ..
@auroraeloisecamberwell5 жыл бұрын
The way she expresses herself is so advanced and refined, it just gives that exertion and passion we see in her work so much more depth and fullness.
@Missfrankiecat5 жыл бұрын
Very illuminating on the cultural and economic differences between American and European companies. And Sarah's thoughtful and articulate conversational style mirrors the meticulous precision and detail of her dancing.
@xMia3112 жыл бұрын
Being a fellow Bostonian, it is refreshing to see someone so refined and well spoken! She looks like the IRL Disney’s Cinderella cartoon!! Easily one of the best dancers to live! She captures the cultural difference of the arts between the UK and USA.
@lanelmuhammad5 жыл бұрын
This interview serious is actually genius and I'm grateful you're doing this. Dancers tend to be very mysterious and quiet so it's so great to see how these icons even started dancing and to see closer into their world. Bravo!
@rossi70565 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@gahbe25915 жыл бұрын
I have met and known a lot of ballet dancers, and I have found them all to be super intelligent and articulate people.
@karinpope79402 жыл бұрын
I’m watching this in 2021,less than a week after Steven McRae’s return to the stage after his ruptured Achilles tendon injury.Now I know exactly what Sarah Lamb must have been feeling after their performance of Romeo and Juliet and why it was as emotional for her as it was for him as they took the curtain calls! A very interesting interview.Thank you.
@merkyw41873 жыл бұрын
Shes such a lovely person. Ive always watched her dance but to hear her talk from the heart and how shes so honest and sincere i dont knw what i was expecting..now i know why she is such an amazing ballerina its because shes has that X the X factor and gives us the audience a glimpse of her powers with the Royal Ballet on stage. Thanks Sarah
@veramentegina5 жыл бұрын
such a delicate, graceful, articulate, intelligent soul. Love her. I can see now why she dances the way she does. Thank you for this lovely interview.
@esejsnake15034 жыл бұрын
A great interview. Very refreshing. No music, no movement, no fancy editing. Just content. Love it.
@mena39995 жыл бұрын
I love this interview series so much! Please keep it up, it is brilliant.
@clarastrassel98185 жыл бұрын
mena3999 I couldn’t agree more!
@bonjouratous14605 жыл бұрын
My favorite ballerina from the royal ballet. In perfect match with Steven mc rea. just wish you never grow old, so we keep watching you dance forever. Love, from Argentina!
@kathycho97485 жыл бұрын
Bravo to Sarah Lamb's conversation to all of us! She is such an intelligent, gentle, very thoughtful person. And I do so love her dancing and pas de deux's. Lovely to see her paired with Steven McRae. Sarah has been blessed by God to have gone through such a horrible injury, and yet has worked hard to rehabilitate and get back to her high level as principal. Bravo!
@icarrus4u5 жыл бұрын
I remember her at Boston Ballet in 2000, she was warming herself up in the large studio on the top floor and I thought to myself... Royal Ballet. Look at her now, great artist.
@the_dancerjen17735 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness coming back from that injury is absolutely amazing! I didn't know that about her. Such a gorgeous dancer! I love her so much.
@Mezilesialan5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking to us Sarah. There will now be more depth to my appreciation of your dancing , in rehearsals and performances.
@katiefulton94565 жыл бұрын
I would adore a book about general life/goal-setting/living up to ones’ potential/overcoming adversity, etc. - her knowledge & vast understanding/articulation is beyond noteworthy...I want to know more about what’s in her brain. Fascinating! ❤️🙏✨
@tompommerel2136 Жыл бұрын
Astounding honest, self-aware, and philosophical in dealing with her physical recovery showing that Sarah Lamb clearly is a true artist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@DasRL5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for all these interviews and insights, and thank you sarah for giving the gift again and again. I was watching rubies with steven mcrae and you with a friend and we are both performers ourself and we described the performance like that as well: you all gave us the biggest present!
@evamaria20795 жыл бұрын
Amazing format!! Please keep making these. Deepens the understanding for the dancer's art, very enriching.
@jfisk00265 жыл бұрын
Would love to see Vadim!
@mjgbabydragonlet4 жыл бұрын
You are so talented Ms. Lamb! Your dedication to your art has always shown in your performance!
@charondolls6 ай бұрын
She is truly incredible in all level. So articulate, smart and a wonderful artist & athlete.
@joyanngoddard20335 жыл бұрын
Well done Sarah. I am so happy you were able to recover. So enjoy your dancing.
@djangomason32585 жыл бұрын
Love this series! Please do one with Lauren Cuthbertson!
@littlegreylogcabin5 жыл бұрын
Django Mason yes, would definitely love to hear about her story and her thoughts!
@gracetaylor73515 жыл бұрын
I loved this interview !! Really liked Sarah lamb!!
@treeduck37053 жыл бұрын
I'm not really a ballet fanatic, but I really enjoyed this interview. I came to this interview after watching the 2013 performance of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which I really enjoyed as well.
@dsanchezbrett3 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful conversation. I've never had watched her in an interview. No just a beautifull dancer but so articulate, intelligent and honest when whe speaks. I always feel surprise when I realized how demanding are dancer with themself. I think she is so perfect when she is dancing.
@voraciousreader33413 жыл бұрын
Your comment about seeing perfection when she dances is so interesting to read when I just heard her say that ballet dancers all know that perfection is never attainable, but they still continue to try! So I guess she’s succeeding!
@dsanchezbrett3 жыл бұрын
@@voraciousreader3341 Exactly, you are right. For my no trained eyes her performance is beautiful and perfect, and in my opinion, the most important, it is emotional, she can transmit feelings, it isn't just a serie of steps in a sequence with some music. She is perfectly able to tell a story through her dance. May be another professional dancer as expert as she is can see little imperfections to improve. Sorry for my English, it is very deficient.
@santi76165 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for this fantastic interview¡¡
@marissaventre2224 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful. Made me cry. Sarah is such a soulful person.
@patshaw515 жыл бұрын
What a delightful young lady! Inspirational I am sure for many!
@Kate-zl3zl Жыл бұрын
I wish I could convey how much you have impacted me. Just from 2 KZfaq videos so far. Watching you dance feels like it made me more capable of dancing. Your beingness is admirable, inspirational and something to emulate to make me a better person. I have been in a better place mentally, emotionally and spiritually since seeing you dance for the first time a few days ago (on KZfaq). Sometimes, yes, you need a doctor, but artists save and change lives perhaps more than anyone. And when that influence is good...
@Calle-zm5dl3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful human being, let alone dancer. Thank you.
@JMLimbardet5 жыл бұрын
I love Sarah's sensibility; absolutely beautiful.
@karenkaren31895 жыл бұрын
I remember years ago when I was a runner. I was running 5-6 miles a day, at a good clip. On a whim, decided to take a beginners ballet class. 😳 I couldn’t walk the next day !
@-ked-8453 жыл бұрын
And what's surprising about that, other muscle groups!))😉
@Suburp2124 жыл бұрын
Keep dancing! Great interview.
@saszy51982 жыл бұрын
I love her articulation in her words AND her feet
@margotflynn15915 жыл бұрын
love her ,so inspiring !!
@altongrimes4 жыл бұрын
This is great ! Love it
@melissatranfield40542 жыл бұрын
She's utterly brilliant.
@swani40795 жыл бұрын
Love her so much!
@karenkaren31895 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Sarah
@erpollock3 жыл бұрын
Sarah Lamb is so intelligent, logical, and interesting. It's in English so she can't be compared to ballet dancers who are interviewed in a language foreign to them. But Sarah is so much more articulate than American ballet dancers interviewed from NYCB for example. She is very much a complete person. Not to mention a great artist.
@voraciousreader33413 жыл бұрын
Which specific inarticulate dancers are you talking about, please? Perhaps a better question is, how many American dancers are you even aware of, besides the infamous Mist Copeland? I think the trope about American ignorance is so old and tired and in many ways so untrue. I know you specified dancers, but I see this kind of comment far too often, when my experience as an American myself is so different. And what about Australians?? Do you find Stephen McRae “more articulate” than most Australian ballet dancers? And believe you me, there is a whole lot of evidence of uneducated, incoherent people in the UK online which I think more educated Brits like to forget about. Just watch reruns of the Jeremy Kyle show.
@hannahkovans50545 жыл бұрын
Pleasa interview Anna Rose O’Suvillian, she’s such a wonderful dancer and a future star.
@kosukenamekawa32704 жыл бұрын
This outfit makes her look like Cinderella
@childoftheuniverse26444 жыл бұрын
She is so sweet!
@marymohagheghi48753 жыл бұрын
She is so intelligent 💖💖💐
@paulahardesty44492 жыл бұрын
You are amazing my dear !!!! Wow
@rosiegreen8133 жыл бұрын
Sarah's and Steven McRae had a wonderful review of their performance in Manon. The critic called Sarah's interpretation the "Eternal Feminine". Unfortunately I can't locate a clip
@juliahas77655 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Would love to see Gina Storm-Jensen
@micky4fun2 жыл бұрын
Intelligent, eloquent, knowledgeable....
@mariakoroni73235 жыл бұрын
Admirable person
@charlottesage81814 жыл бұрын
DO ONE FOR YUHUI CHOE
@brendaannedufaur62442 жыл бұрын
I am deeply disturbed that Sarah got injured while performing a step in Manon where several other dancers got injured too. Is the choreographer a sadist? Take the got dern step OUT of the ballet, for heaven's sake. What's wrong with these people. This shows zero respect and caring for the dancers.
@Catsmaggie2 жыл бұрын
Coupled with the fact that Steven McRae tore his achillies tendon performing Manon it’s concerning that the choreo hasn’t been adapted
@esejsnake15034 жыл бұрын
14:10
@yokehuatgoh5 жыл бұрын
oh, a dancer that's not of the russian ballet background :D
@matina_angel5 жыл бұрын
Actually she had, in Boston ballet. Listen again. She had a Russian teacher
@yokehuatgoh5 жыл бұрын
@@matina_angel hah, you're right!
@quetzalcoatltopiltzin24235 жыл бұрын
"It's not like i grew up in the middle of Oklahoma driving a tractor..." The prima ballerina of Royal ballet and the Oklahoma tractor driver worths the same respect for me.
@jamesthosbaker5 жыл бұрын
Quetzalcoatl Topiltzin ...Yes, that was a bit awkwardly expressed. Unintentionally,I’m sure.
@quetzalcoatltopiltzin24235 жыл бұрын
Ummm... Are you sure? All the comments about her father being brit and whatever, sounds like she thinks european artists are better than US farmers. Na, all we are the same.
@DancersDiary5 жыл бұрын
hello, i think you are a little bit over thinking. that wasn't her intentions at all. @@quetzalcoatltopiltzin2423
@patriciahandwerk68455 жыл бұрын
I don't think it was a put down but an explanation of life experiences in a city versus the country. She is a very well spoken, thoughtful speaker. I also loved her comments about how art is treated in different cultures, something to think about.
@slamblamb1185 жыл бұрын
I meant my cultural experience and upbringing in Boston was more similar to a city like London than to a rural American setting which some people imagine when they think of “America.” I would NEVER put myself above anyone else- and that was not my intention, nor do I believe that that is what I said.
@MK-ok6xr5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful interview. I know she probably meant no offense with her Oklahoma tractor driver stereotype, but she should be aware that it was a poor choice of phrasing. I am a pianist who trained at a conservatory in New York, and subsequently the Royal Academy of Music in London.....and just so happen to have grown up surrounded by cornfields in the humble state of Iowa. Yes, I can milk cows *and* play 5-voice fugues..ha... :)
@agatha78785 жыл бұрын
I agree. I actually was surprised to see that no one else in the comments found her to come across as an a-hole with some of these comments.
@maisies5154 жыл бұрын
agatha7878 I think it was more of a joke than serious
@belladonna59042 жыл бұрын
She was saying it in reference to her growing up cosmopolitan. You imbued your own meaning to it, but most know what she was saying.
@allurach17465 жыл бұрын
Advocating government involvement in the arts. Why would an American do that?
@1088RIL3 жыл бұрын
Because it is the right thing to do. Why are Americans paranoid about support from the government but never get angry when it comes to big money and corporations?
@kathymyers72794 жыл бұрын
Yes dear, we arent forced to support the arts. We just DO. And alot of Americans ARE AWARE of the ballet .noone just thinks a professional dancer dances " for dollar bills" around a pole. Wow.
@voraciousreader33413 жыл бұрын
I know, right?
@belladonna59042 жыл бұрын
A lot of Americans think of ballet as a joke, so she's right in a way.
@d49145 жыл бұрын
I don't consider a degree in dance a substandard education. That is very offensive really.
@voraciousreader33413 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you, especially depending on where you go to school. My friend went from a small Midwestern ballet company in high school to the Ballet West program at the University of Utah, and it definitely wasn’t a waste of her time, OR her intelligence. I’m not sure how many dancers Lamb knows from university programs, so, as the usual run of people do, she puts down what she didn’t experience herself, probably bc her sisters achieved university degrees and she didn’t. Even high powered ballet dancers have insecurities!