??? I haven't seen one negative comment on here? Everyone seems to be saying he's awesome! (I agree, btw)

The comments are all technical feedback and constructive criticism. In the world of ballet, we don't tend to be complimentary. We're primarily critical in order to perform better and to execute positions and movements in as exemplary a manner as possible. Furthermore, like many other professions, there are (an enormous amount of) people who no longer dance, act, sing etc., but are perfectly able to teach, choreograph, instruct, etc. Hope that you understand.😀

Someone doesn’t understand what constructive criticism is…

@@grimchef That, and they have no experience of their own.

Not correct. Those of us who have studied ballet at a rigorous level know what we’re talking about.

i am so glad you took time out of your busy performing scheduling to comment on the videos of mere mortals. plenty of pros lift their heels---the rules are their for guidance, not slavish adherence because not all things work the same on all bodies. you have much, much more to learn.

funnily enough, the 'heels down' rule wasn't really a thing until the mid-20th century.

The port de bras for this variation is meant to be more feminine

@@mundanenames9752 yes I completely agree but not so much so. He is still a danseur not a ballerina.

@@SageSimons yes sorry, he is very lovely.

It's mostly his wrists and not continuing the line through the tips of his fingers. Also, his chest should be more forward in the jets. Either way, it's a very good/strong job for his level/aptitude.

Have you ever watched vaganova classes and all the movement coming with allonges? Ever seen Malakhov? Are you keeping up with new choreographies for men in traditionally women’s solos in classical ballet? This isn’t 1960s anymore keep your gender bias to yourself. He can dance however he likes and you are not the one to define what is or isn’t manly.