Everyone's saying this wasn't a good choice for her (although she did an amazing job) but ballerinas can't only perform the parts they want. I think Melanie did a great job and showed her abilities well.

She is very talented indeed but the Esmeralda variation does not do her justice. She’s a turner and I ve seen her do better at school

I love Melanie, she’s the only ballerina that I know of that can do 22. Pirouettes on point without stopping …but in this particular solo, I would love to have seen more attack and much more Hungarian gypsy flavor in her movement, much stronger, much more “frappe “in her movement. And her costume, I think could’ve been a fiery, red and orange, with a sprinkling of black.🥰 …but I totally love her dancing.

Congrats Melanie, you worked so hard. I will say, I've been following Melanie on social media for a while, and this just wasn't her variation. She absolutely deserved to get in the final selection. I just can see what happened, the variation, costume, nerves maybe. I look forward to seeing her as a principal in a famous ballet company some day soon!

Mel seemed nervous and the nerves got her. She did better back at the studios. Still a good job Mel!

One of the things I like about this ballerina is that she avoids gimmicks to prove how technically prepared she is (and she is, of course). She avoids boasting her skills to offer a clean, crisp performance and I like this so much more.

I am absolutely loving these videos! Melanie is a beautiful dancer. So talented. Best wishes from the U.K. ❣️

Let me preface this by saying Melanie is my favourite dancer. I adore her. She's absolutely wonderful. However, I don't think this variation and Melanie went well together. Melanie is graceful, angelic, soft, weightless. Esmeralda is gypsy, bold, sharp, sassy, darker. Esmeralda is a lady who can wear red. Not every lady can pull off red. Technically she's good. I just don't think she plays the part well, and I hate that I feel that way, but this performance just doesn't stun me the way literally everything else this girl does. She's almost always amazing.

Melanie is Mesmerizinggggggg. I watch her all the time on Evanys' channel.

A technically difficult piece for a competition because a lot can go wrong. A true pleasure to see a dancer take this on in such a competitive environment. Well done!!!

people who recognized her from eva’s channel 👇

Her balance. Control. Turns. Everything is perfection.

Her expressions and movements look lively and confident. i'm a big fan of her!

I’ve been watching this young lady and am so happy for her! I wish her splendor and great success! ❤

been a melanie fan since day 1, the amount of talent she has is insane

As suspected, I came from Eva Nys channel, and oh my lord. Melanie's stage presence is almost as insanely mesmerizing as her turns. She owned this routine, and I'm so inspired by her. Much love from the US

Absolutely magical 🤩 Melanie has such grace and poise and her Twirly Twirly's are amazing, thank you for a beautiful performance and making it available for anyone and everyone to see. ❣️

I watch Melanie all the time at the studeo she trains at. She is AMAZING so much awe and fun to watch. Her twirls are top notch ❤

Beautiful!! So nice to see the full dance in costume after all your practice. 🙏🏼☀️🌈💯

I LOVE and aboslutely ADORE MELANIE! I could watch her for hours she is such an icon! She should be so proud of herself becuase she is so amazing to watch when she dances!

Melanie is such an outstanding ballerina!! Any variation she does is perfect!! 😃👏👏👏

One of the best I’ve seen her dance. Wasn’t all about her turns, she showcased her technique and musicality. Good for her!

Beautiful! Melanie has such vitality and command of technical qualities, musicality, and creative vivacity! I look forward to watching her performances and what opportunities arise as she moves through her dance career.

Go Melanie! You’re an absolute legend at ballet, and this was an amazing performance!

Melanie is one of the most talented dancers I have ever seen she is amazing and her overall control is incredible and those turns ❤❤❤

Outstanding job Melanie! You owned that stage and your pirouettes were magnificent. I hope you heard that the commentators described your performance as virtuosic!

Beautifully danced! You made it look so easy! Well done Melanie!

Beautiful as always, beautiful costume too!

I love seeing the performance as well as rehearsals. She’s so extraordinary.

As a Proffesional Ballet Dancer in 13 years old. I’m always watching Melanie form Eva’s channel. She is now in Master Ballet Acedemy and I think she deserves to be the best. Melanie is a beautiful ballerina. I wish the best for her.. 🩰

Super precise and showed her musicality! Go Melanie!

Excelente vailarina me facina su ballet la veo por KZfaq desde Argentina Mendoza 🇦🇷❤️ Felicitaciones 🎉

Joyful and absolutely beautiful! 💐

Truly love watching her dance

This dancer is special!!! I loved this and cannot understand some of the comments below saying it was a poor choice for her. If she has other variations better than this one, I sure would like to see them.

“That was quite the virtuosic performance.” Melanie!!!! That is a huge compliment!!!! Well done on an outstanding variation.

Gorgeous Arabesque and Attitudes 🌹🌹🌹🌹 LOVELY BALLERINA! BRAVA!!

I hope you won. That was incredible!

She was terrific . bold and exciting staccato and matched it. Love the green color

I love watching Melanie realize she's gotta pull back from her usual turns because she could go on so long she's past the music. She did fantastic!!

OMG THIS IS SO amazing! The amount of strength and coordination for this piece!

She is amazing.

Bravo,Melanie! Perfect technique and elegance. thank you!! 💓

She is a much better dancer than this routine indicates. It was a poor choice to show off her capabilities, especially her turning, at which she excels. Pas de Classique would have been a better choice.

Well done! Beautiful pirouettes and so in time with the music!

Perfekt . Bravooooooooo 🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩😍😘

There's a video of Melanie doing Esmeralda in her home studio, which is just mesmerising. This is a watered down version of that. I wonder if she was made to change? I believe she most certainly would have placed with the version she practiced back home. The adaptations made it her own and really highlighted her strengths while maintaining the integrity of the piece.

Yyesssss I have wanted to see you perform this choreography. Such an amazing dancer

Oh my gosh well done Melanie! I'm so proud of her!

She is stunning

I love watching the spin queen dance

She's just 2 years older then my but so much better! I really look up at her ❤

Pirouette queen ❤

Ella lleva la pieza tan integrada que sobrevuela perfecta a los compases. Impresionante interpretación y ejecución. Su perfección es el resultado de muchísimo trabajo y muchísimo amor. La danza con ella, se eleva.

You gave me chills!

Beautiful!!!

Excellent

Go Melanie!! Those turns are amazing!!

She is definition of the perfection

MELANIEEEEE ❤❤❤❤❤

Go Melanie!!!!! Your amazing!!!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Absolutely amazing, Melanie. Congratulations! 🩰🎉

Wow such an amazing dancer with so much love and joy!

Es maravillosa ❤

Bailas muy hermoso Melanie, veo los videos de su escuela de ballet, son muy disciplinados y excelentes bailarines. ¡Felicidades campeona! Saludos cordiales.

Great job Melanie!!! ❤

Bravo!! Really, really beautiful technique and artistry👌

I'm sorry, I don't know what everyone's talking about because I think she did amazing and she looks beautiful

She is a joy to watch…so gifted!

Magical and perfect! 🎉❤

Absolutely beautiful!

Absolutely stunning!

Melanie!!! Go go GO, Melanie!!! So poised, calm, focused, artistic, FABULOUS!!!

Always a pleasure to see her dance

ugh absolutely loveee mel!

Wow!! Absolutely incredible!

Love Melanie!!! She’s perfection!

she killed it as always❤❤

I love you so much Melanie . You're magnificient ❤❤❤❤

Thats beautiful! What a wonderful job she did. ❤

As a nonballet dancer but an Indian classical dancer, Melanie has truly entranced me with all her performances. Effortless yet precise, graceful yet sharp, feels fluid yet hits every beat. My knowledge of ballet might be little but her ways transcend any technical knowledge needed!

Melanie congratulations!! 🎉❤

Stunning Melanie !!! ❤❤

This is beautiful!!

You are so lovely to watch!

Melanie is so great. What an inspiration she is ❤

Beautiful! Bravo!!

you rock, Melanie! really loved to watch your performance :)

Yess Melanie, Bravo!🎉

Perfect!

She did amazing! A real inspiration for everyone 👏👏

Great job. I loved your interpretation of this variation.

She’s amazing!!!

What a beautiful choreo to highlight her amazing turns!

Love it

Awesome job, Melanie!!

So perfect

yes Melanie good luck!!!!!

That was spectacular. So precise and clean!

Absolutely love her.