La Bayadère - Second Variation (Yasmine Naghdi, The Royal Ballet)

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4 жыл бұрын

Yasmine Naghdi performs the Second Variation in The Royal Ballet's production of La Bayadere.
An iconic 19th-century Russian ballet, La Bayadère was originally performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in St Petersburg in 1877, and was regularly performed within the former Soviet Union throughout the 20th century. It remained unknown in the West until the Kirov Ballet toured with the Kingdom of the Shades scene in 1961. Natalia Makarova saw La Bayadère as a child in Leningrad and created this production in 1980. It was first performed by The Royal Ballet in 1989.
The Kingdom of the Shades scene in Act II is one of the ballet's highlights, in which a series of arabesques across the moonlit stage demonstrates the strength of the corps de ballet and the beauty of Marius Petipa's choreography. The ballet also contains roles of very different styles for two ballerinas in Nikiya and Gamzatti, a spectacular virtuoso solo for the Bronze Idol, and stunning pas de deux for Solor with both Nikiya and Gamzatti.
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@tamei7006 4 жыл бұрын

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how it’s done.

@giovanniportelli8764 4 жыл бұрын

I would check out Agnes Letestu in the same variation from the Paris Opéra Ballet if I were you...

@stevie8763 3 жыл бұрын

You are right Ta Mei, no need to check anyone else out.

@levondelite4072 3 жыл бұрын

@@giovanniportelli8764 I did check her out and Letestu is very good. I liked the tempo better in her version. It was only 15 seconds faster, but 15 seconds of a variation this technical and demanding can be a lifetime. Still, I personally agree with Ta Mei . . . Naghdi’s performance was like a master class in how it’s done. Brava!

@mphilia 4 жыл бұрын

Her 2nd variation is super controlled,so stabilized.

@alassante 4 жыл бұрын

Yasmine has quickly become one of my favorite ballerinas. Most versions I've seen of the second shade, the ballerina has the same facial expression throughout the whole variation, and they just go through the steps. Yasmine starts off serious just as the music is controlled and tense, and you can see her change in demeanor as the pace picks up. She smiles more, and genuinely looks like she's starting to have fun along with the music. She's just a gem. Please more videos of her ROH!

@jewels6184 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, so lovely to see a ballerina with feeling, not just dancing the steps.

@alienac5433 3 жыл бұрын

Jewels yes its the feeling and passion she brings! The emotion isn’t just in her dance moves, you can see it on her face

@elyseenger2646 3 жыл бұрын

And she looks so Indian in that scene. If it's not for the fact that she's Persian, it's that her coloring make for a very convincing Nikiya because La Bayadere is set in ancient India pre-colonization.

@eduardo8586 2 жыл бұрын

I think the "character" is just a shade, an image. IMHO, none of those shades are "having fun". Not even Nikya, whose image "dances" with her beloved Solor. I don't see any reason for smiling at any point of this variation. Any of the variations of the whole scene for that case.

@alassante 2 жыл бұрын

@@eduardo8586 I definitely see your point! I just love how Jasmine’s whole body language changes along with the music. It adds something special to the character

@kathleendoodles698 4 жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of the trickiest variations in all of classical ballet!

@alassante 4 жыл бұрын

Agree! It totally puts the ballerina's technique on the spotlight!

@lemonsandwich. 4 жыл бұрын

How is it one of the hardest?

@aaliya5996 4 жыл бұрын

Mistica M it’s extremely slow, so you need a lot of control, and there’s a bunch of extensions and turns

@lemonsandwich. 4 жыл бұрын

@@aaliya5996 I know nothing about ballet. Thank you for that.

@minissa2009 4 жыл бұрын

@@lemonsandwich. Also, this is the slowest I've ever heard it played. The first 2/3 already sound like a clock winding down, so it's hard to fill out the music and maintain a sense of buoyancy.

@RockyScience 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to watching Yu Hang dancing this variation one day on RB stage. She won Prix with this one and it will be very special. Yasmine is one of my favourites nowadays. Proudly British and British trained!

@AnnDrogyne 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of Yasmine. She has the perfect classical physique. I'd love to see her preform Swan Lake.

@treenelson4063 4 жыл бұрын

I am stunned by the exact control, thank you for slowing the music so we could see where each movement landed on what note. Amazing control.

@AllieB-11.11 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite ballets.

@guardianoflight3 4 жыл бұрын

That was some crazy control and yet she makes it look so effortless. 😍 Wow!

@CheezItsILove 4 жыл бұрын

I hope in the upcoming season we see more of Yasmine!!!! She is a sight to see and is definitely on her way to the top of the ballet world!!!!

@silena197 4 жыл бұрын

what is with this graveyard tempo?? brava to yasmine naghdi for her amazing control despite the slowww music

@BubbyNikko 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, even though it's a slow variation it doesn't need to be THIS slow.

@APrimbun 4 жыл бұрын

I think the point was to showcase her control.

@burnallthebabies6548 4 жыл бұрын

silena197 Ikr? I love Naghdi’s control in this variation, but I feel like the tempo kinda takes away from her performance, musically.

@bubbybets9336 4 жыл бұрын

its purposely slow for the context of the ballet.

@fishcakez 4 жыл бұрын

Freya Pritchard yes it is supposed to be slow but this is way too _slow_

@fionaperry5545 4 жыл бұрын

Such beautiful control and precision, technically brilliant in my opinion. Thank you for sharing.

@tristoffsquabit1862 4 жыл бұрын

I love to watch her dance! She’s amazing!

@jillgoldman4226 4 жыл бұрын

She’s wonderful. Bravo.

@exballet202 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...that is a difficult variation!

@robinavalyn9513 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you

@vanessabrooks1 4 жыл бұрын

so inspirational - Beautiful !!!

@amandafrazier9724 Жыл бұрын

Watching a dancer just radiate joy while they work is wonderful.

@Witchyelfpeach11512 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! It is amazing how they can do hard steps such is a talented dancer

@elifdenizkarabas5229 4 жыл бұрын

Sooo beautifulll 🥺❤️

@olivia_rcr6061 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! I’ve been teaching myself variations from home while my dance school is closed to pass the time. Any recommendations?

@vlatkaburazin3858 4 жыл бұрын

Raymonda act 3- 6 variation (natalia osipova)👍😊

@exballet202 4 жыл бұрын

if working from home without proper floor, you should probably focus on barre work and avoid jumping. As for variations, if you are going to attempt anything, look for variations that are slower and require control and balance-- rather than those requiring jumps and speed. Also check out the barres that different ballet companies are offering online during lockdown.

@olivia_rcr6061 4 жыл бұрын

exballet202 yes, I’ve definitely been avoiding jumping and being cautious. As for the barre classes, I think it’s incredible and very exciting for a student dancer that there’s so many companies coming forward to give them to the public. Today I’m taking one of Tamara Rojo’s. Thanks for the advice! ✨stay safe

@i.f.1943 4 жыл бұрын

Sleeping Beauty variation I believe is slow and requires control, good luck!

@clairesimpson2177 4 жыл бұрын

The variation from Swan Lake in act 1 is super fun!

@markys8204 Жыл бұрын

I love it

@honeyotutm6065 4 жыл бұрын

performances like these make me regret quitting ballet as a child, ughhhhh i would seriously love to perform these ngl

@user-iw6nr1qr7n 4 жыл бұрын

Красота! Такой подъёмчик красивый!

@florenciagg75 4 жыл бұрын

so much talent, so genuine. You deserve that role completely 🥺🤍

@michelinearthebise2783 3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

@hi1892 4 жыл бұрын

so stunning!!

@francescajohnson7635 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo!!! So much control!

@thefluffykirbyprincess6307 4 жыл бұрын

The one thing that will always amazed me about ballet, is how they never tear those stockings in a performance.

@bailarinasesina1752 4 жыл бұрын

TheFluffyKirbyPrincess they’re tougher than you think ;)

@jewels6184 4 жыл бұрын

Tights!

@maren2610 4 жыл бұрын

There are special ballet tights that have a very soft, flexible texture that is designed for big movements, not like normal stockings that will rip easily.

@Misslilliano 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@radiantonion8615 4 жыл бұрын

Love love love Yasmine!

@goldielady 4 жыл бұрын

Such incredible control 🤩

@mintingbling8113 4 жыл бұрын

Skillful and rhythmic!

@antonellapavone3879 10 ай бұрын

Grande tecnica e meravigliosa interpretazione!❤

@AlejandroGarcia-ek3uy 4 жыл бұрын

Bravísimo ❤️💐👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐💐❤️Perfection!

@jackiedaniel2502 Жыл бұрын

Really exceptional ability phenomenal romeo and juliet good variation sylvia coda7 too

@stevie8763 4 жыл бұрын

She is very good. I was surprised when she was promoted to Principle, but not any longer

@deanalainv 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@josieteemilia3244 4 жыл бұрын

Maravilhosa! 🇧🇷

@IAmStephTron 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful dancer

@wilma70msp 4 жыл бұрын

the controlll😍😍😍😍😍

@evelyntheidiot6 4 жыл бұрын

The control, the artistry, everything was excellent! Love seeing this variation done well.

@equinae6048 4 жыл бұрын

Wauwww so tricky but she did so well, gorgeous 😍

@user-vd5uw6jx6u 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful dancer yasmin♡

@cynthiafletcher9845 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning!! She tackled the difficult variation with great technique as well as artistry. C❤❤❤

@anabeatrizandrade4993 4 жыл бұрын

I must confess I hate to see this variation at the Prix de Lausanne. The dancers aren't very experienced on acting: then, it looks only like a way of showing extensions. Yasmine (one of my favorite dancers) adds to it beautiful acting and it becomes a joy to watch ❤️

@mariadelcarmenmaldonado1850 4 жыл бұрын

Yo pacticando con un frío a fuera de mí casa es muy bien ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ es poreso que amo al ballet ♡♡♡

@vanseliz24 4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t this the 3rd shade variation?

@Lalegendaire 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but the ROH makes it the 2nd

@vanseliz24 4 жыл бұрын

Moyûga Chan interesting! Do they change the order or not do all 3?

@alassante 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanseliz24 they just change the order, all three variations are there!

@Lalegendaire 4 жыл бұрын

It depends of the theater, but Russian ballets keep the original order, but the Paris Opera Ballet put this variation (in theory the "third") in first position) 🙂

@minissa2009 4 жыл бұрын

@@Lalegendaire Interesting. I've never seen this done as anything but the 3rd. But someone just posted a Bolshoi Shades act that had Solor get caught in the temple destruction---they didn't do a whole act as in Makarova's production, he just came out after the rest of Shades to a scrim that looked like the temple entrance and then more scrim that showed the building falling apart. So I guess there are more Bayadere versions in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in my philosophy!

@herrbrucvald6376 4 жыл бұрын

Yasmine = divine. Just beyond perfect, wow. And one of my favorite variations. The Adage tempo is just right, btw...like suspended time...from the Land of Spirits.

@user-cn5iq1kc3w 4 жыл бұрын

Чудо!!!

@anne12453C 4 жыл бұрын

Princess💟

@RafaelSantos-xl1ut 4 жыл бұрын

Yasmine 😍😍😍

@Defne-ll5os 4 жыл бұрын

could only dream of this

@christinereynaud5572 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic job, Yasmine ! Is it the 2nd shade in ROH production ? It is 3rd one in traditional versions and 1st one in Nureev's version. Looks like counting the shades is quite confusing ! 😂

@barabasbanana9107 3 жыл бұрын

exquisite

@michelboudot2882 3 жыл бұрын

Aa very very hard variations...saw manymmefiocre one...this one is great to rank with krysanova at the bolshoi and Maria ricetto at ballet theatre

@cyberdanceangel 4 жыл бұрын

Damn those extensions 😍

@brwneyedgrl7722 3 жыл бұрын

I need to see her in the real role in swan lake!!! 😍😍😍

@ricardozykora8133 3 жыл бұрын

well done

@Ackbarfangirl 3 жыл бұрын

Omg her musicality is something else! Sometimes this variation looks trite on soloists anyone else think?...like bargain Giselle. On HER though, it’s gorgeous and sad and eerie and just ugh wonderful!!

@user-jw9cp3ew8l 3 жыл бұрын

🤗👏👏👏💐💐💐🕊✨

@Bingus_my_beloved. 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t this the 3rd shade not the 2nd

@johnboy8576 4 жыл бұрын

Please ROH. Do a broadcast in KZfaq with Anna Netrebko as TOSCA in July if the situation with coronavirus is better.

@935kgazza 4 жыл бұрын

Was Anna due at the ROH in July ?

@balletovic 4 жыл бұрын

She looks very stressfull first and second part than, part is over she smile ;)

@mari_hase 4 жыл бұрын

I think her face expression is just supposed to fit the music, so it is more joyful when the music changes.

@eduardasartorio1368 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@jackiedaniel2502 Жыл бұрын

La sylphide in there too❤

@katkinp4733 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing ever comes close to the recording at ROH of Viviana Durante performing this solo, every repeated movement as exquisite as the last. Its much like watching anyone else other than Tetsuya Kumakawas Golden Idol of the same vintage 1991 unbeatable! Seek them out.....Good effort though, very tough to do to perfection.

@TheSorub 4 жыл бұрын

what a version, shows of her skills perfectly, far more difficult at that tempo, which is why its great to see!!

@duncanbarlow 4 жыл бұрын

I got goosebumps at 1:10. What a star.

@morganwells356 4 жыл бұрын

'Dancing Rainy Worrying' I want the great dancers to show me a new routine for the things going on outside in the rain during pandemic time. Show yoour creative dance that express all emotions love sadness and then have you and your groups get recorded outside and it'll be a great new revolution of modern dance. Let's go due by Friday April 10 your coach Morgan

@i.f.1943 4 жыл бұрын

What character is she in the ballet?

@julia-sd4fn 4 жыл бұрын

it looks like she is one of the Shades, specifically the 2nd Shade :)

@hanselm.s.6018 4 жыл бұрын

In the past this is the 3rd Solo Shade. I don't know why they switch the 2nd and the 3rd Solo Shade & since when.

@x17011995 4 жыл бұрын

So slow and controlled at the beginning.... !

@Jazillia007 4 жыл бұрын

This is great but a bit to slow for my taste. :)

@isabelledelimagabriel7060 2 жыл бұрын

Explendid

@kanan7893 4 жыл бұрын

Ok so I have a genuine doubt ... can we flat footers do ballet with such pointy and neat toes????????

@eg5660 4 жыл бұрын

Of course! Even most of the best dancers aren't born with those ultra-flexible 'banana' feet. There are lots of fairly easy exercises that can be done to improve flatness, the Ballerinas By Night KZfaq channel has some good videos on it. It's also worth noting that the grass isn't always greener on the other side - dancers with high arched feet also have to work on strengthening their ankles to support their high arches too.

@jackiedaniel2502 Жыл бұрын

The most difficult ballets to my mind is gisselle .sheherazade.and coppelia

@bobby24love 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Watching such high level of dance (in my opinion) is literally like watching an Olympic athlete...well, we are athletes.

@zeynepkymet4673 4 жыл бұрын

The tempo is dreadful ugh

@florenciaalegrediaz7903 4 жыл бұрын

Ikr, but she makes it look effortless!

@marcimmanuelisip6561 4 жыл бұрын

It is to showcase her technique. Most dancers who are capable requests the tempo to be slower (or faster); the conductor simply obliges to these requests.

@minissa2009 4 жыл бұрын

ikr? Just commented on someone else's post that played at "normal" speed (I've seen a lot of Bayaders) it already sounds like a clock running down. Why would you ever want it even slower????

@marcimmanuelisip6561 4 жыл бұрын

@@minissa2009 ask Yasmine. She has every right to agree or diasagree with the conductor. She must have negotiated this as early as during rehearsals. It is not something that the conductor do at the onset of the performance.

@zeynepkymet4673 4 жыл бұрын

minissa2009 Agreed. This variation has the slowest tempo (moderato) in all shade variations, and slowing it down to andante moderato is just wrong.

@polska181 3 жыл бұрын

+hi

@Setnoiir Жыл бұрын

매우 견고하다

@michelboudot2882 4 жыл бұрын

Very good but I have seen better...Maria ricetto at a.b.t. And some some bolshoi soloist...osipiva for one

@cgibabyhand 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect dancing but the tempo is way too slow!

@avesraggiana 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, dear. Have the Royal Ballet outdone the Russians? Naghdi should be given battle compensation pay for taking on such a ponderous and treacherous variation. The RB tempo is now even slower than the gummy, molasses-like tempo that the Russians always favour.