Aw, I love this variation! And now with split screen, the differences in the choreography are more recognizable. I think the reason is in the different story behind princess Florine. The russian story line focuses on the original French fairy tale, in which Florina is a princess, who is calling for the bluebird (who is actually her enchanted prince Charming). The Royal ballet tradition is following a revised story, in which Florina is a princess enchanted into a bird, and the bluebird is teaching her to fly to escape the evil sorcerer. That is why - I suppose that's the reason -, the Bolshoi tradition demands more regal, human-like movements, whereas Takada at the Royal Ballet expresses more the fluent, bird-like movements, especially in her arms....
Wow, thanks for this. I knew a little bit about the English version but not in detail and didn't know the Russian version at all. This and the White Cat always puzzled me till I read the White Cat is from a different story altogether than Puss in Boots!
@@minissa2009 The fairy tale characters in Sleeping Beauty Act 3 are taken from French fairy tales and in the Mariinsky there are still the original big cast, but mostly the appearing guests are reduced to the dancing ones and sometimes they got replaced by more famous fairy tales, like Snow White. I've read a collection of French fairy tales, and so I got aware of it. There's by Madame d' Aulnoy "The bluebird" and also "The white cat". In more original Sleeping Beauty stagings there's also the white cat arriving on her own, and she's meeting apparently Puss in Boots first at the ball (; Also the fairies' names in Sleeping Beauty are taken from French fairy tales (Prince Cheri, La fee aux miettes, The white cat, Princess Mayblossom, Donkeyskin - I also made a video on it (; )
Woah...I had no idea they revised the story itself, since they're just a feature and a guest in the story of Princess Aurora. That's crazy though. The French fairy tale original story makes so much more sense to me. As for choreography, I adore both!!!
Tbh Akane's costume doesn't remind me of a bluebird.. since whenever I think of it they always have a little pale yellow/red rust color on their tummy and not completely blue, and not so dark blue, she looks more like a bluejay, I could just be ignorant of other species though and those are my favorite colors anyway 😭💕 Edit: I'm an idiot lol there are bluebird species that don't have rust or yellow on them and are completely blue and white,(at least mountain bluebird) my bad. And before you go say *it's not that deep, nerd, nobody cares* yes it is, and yes they do, this is ballet, ballet is art, when people make good art they put thought into it, the costume department and directors make a decision whether to make the tutu something super fantastical or more based in realism. WE MUST APPRECIATE IT ALL AHAHAHAHahahahaha..... ..🙃
Nina is the most underrated ballerina around. As far as the classic ballets are concerned, she is consistently magnificent with an artistry unique to her. She emits so much joy when she dances!
I'm not really a fan of today's Russian ballet, but Kaptsova is such a magnificent artist and the true heiress of the Muscovite ballet tradition. When I see her dancing, she reminds me of the great Bolshoi ballerinas from the 60s.
@@hi-ve1cw probably because so many people see it as glorified Rhythmic Gymnastics with hyper extended limbs (not that I think it is, but it's easy to see where they're coming from when you look at alot of younger competitors)
@@claireschweizer4765 That's precisely what I meant, thank you. It's not fair to judge all Russian dancers too severely (as I often do, my bad), still I think we should remember that Russian ballet tradition is so much more than long limbs and skinny arms, and in my opinion Kaptsova should be held as an example.
i will always have a soft place in my heart for nina kaptsova who imo is the old style of true ballerina. maybe she's not the most flexible, athletic, highest jumps, longest extensions, best turns etc but to me she is the one who really _dances_ every part and brings the character to life. i love watching her perform because all i see is the joy and the artistry and none of that technicality and cold gymnastic athleticism that was popularized with svetlana zakharova.
Actually, it was popularised with high extensions, so by Sylvie Guillem. That was when high legs became the epitome of 'good technique', and, with such, moving ballet into a mediocre version of gymnastics.
@@galinayepanchina6443 I don't know if English is your second language but I meant what I wrote: Sylvie Guillem may have originated the phenomenon but it didn't become popularized i.e. mainstream until Zakharova who started dancing professionally a decade after Giullem. Sylvie was an artist, extensions or not. With Zakharova came the advent of "mediocre gymnasts" invading the ranks of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky because artistic directors saw Svetlana's success and wanted to capitalize on what appeared to be a popular model with the public by casting copycats left, right and centre, performance abilities - namely acting - often taking a backseat to extravagant hyperextensions and extreme flexibility that could wow their patrons.
Might because of different choreography, I saw high legs in Takada's version and an extremely cute lovely exquisite bird in Kaptsova's version. My love for Kaptsova started from her sugar plum fairy.
Nina Kaptsova's Best Variations "Coppélia" is always - - what I remember Nina for! And now - - I also love - - Nina's Bluebird Florine. Takada is an extraordinary dancer too - - definitely - - and I like her as well. Thank you @DanceLine Ballet for sharing.
Both dancers are amazing. I am am so captivated by the Kaptsova’s mesmerizing dancing, and at the same time I find refreshing changes that beautify the classical version especially danced with such strong technique and elegance like the shown in the video.
Both are so beautiful and elegant- not to mention Kaptsova's flamboyant costume! However, I do have to say that Takada presents herself more as a bird, and her movements and the choreography really resemble the bird that they're both performing. Nonetheless, these dancers are magnificent!
Kaptsova is not dancing a bird, she is Princess Florina, who is dancing with the Bluebird and calling for him. Only in the revised choreography by Ashton (-->Royal Ballet) Florine is interpreted as enchanted bird....
In Takada’s version, To me, that gorgeous pirouette en des dans she does to connect the final bourees into setting up for the last diagonal is what separates great from amazing. I’ve never seen anyone else do that and it was just breathtaking to me. I also think that the costuming for that particular production is one of the best bluebird costumes I’ve ever seen. Both dancers are gorgeous and both of them perform their variations well but there is some thing about that tutu that makes me wish I got to wear it .
When the choreographies vary so significantly, I find it distracting to try and take in both dancers simultaneously and make a fair comparison. Having said that they both have lovely qualities and maybe we need to appreciate each dancer for her unique attributes rather than always looking to compare one against another.
Akada has a lovely échappé, but I don't really like her. Her lines are good, but she lacks artistry. Kaptsova is lovely. She never fails to deliver a beautiful performance. I definitely prefer Kaptsova.
Takada shoes and feet are weird in this video, she culex her toes too much and the lines of her feet are broken it’s sad because her feet are beautiful..
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Aw, I love this variation! And now with split screen, the differences in the choreography are more recognizable. I think the reason is in the different story behind princess Florine. The russian story line focuses on the original French fairy tale, in which Florina is a princess, who is calling for the bluebird (who is actually her enchanted prince Charming). The Royal ballet tradition is following a revised story, in which Florina is a princess enchanted into a bird, and the bluebird is teaching her to fly to escape the evil sorcerer. That is why - I suppose that's the reason -, the Bolshoi tradition demands more regal, human-like movements, whereas Takada at the Royal Ballet expresses more the fluent, bird-like movements, especially in her arms....
Wow, thanks for this. I knew a little bit about the English version but not in detail and didn't know the Russian version at all. This and the White Cat always puzzled me till I read the White Cat is from a different story altogether than Puss in Boots!
@@minissa2009 The fairy tale characters in Sleeping Beauty Act 3 are taken from French fairy tales and in the Mariinsky there are still the original big cast, but mostly the appearing guests are reduced to the dancing ones and sometimes they got replaced by more famous fairy tales, like Snow White. I've read a collection of French fairy tales, and so I got aware of it. There's by Madame d' Aulnoy "The bluebird" and also "The white cat". In more original Sleeping Beauty stagings there's also the white cat arriving on her own, and she's meeting apparently Puss in Boots first at the ball (; Also the fairies' names in Sleeping Beauty are taken from French fairy tales (Prince Cheri, La fee aux miettes, The white cat, Princess Mayblossom, Donkeyskin - I also made a video on it (; )
I didn't know that, thanks for telling that story!!
Woah...I had no idea they revised the story itself, since they're just a feature and a guest in the story of Princess Aurora. That's crazy though. The French fairy tale original story makes so much more sense to me. As for choreography, I adore both!!!
Tbh Akane's costume doesn't remind me of a bluebird.. since whenever I think of it they always have a little pale yellow/red rust color on their tummy and not completely blue, and not so dark blue, she looks more like a bluejay, I could just be ignorant of other species though and those are my favorite colors anyway 😭💕
Edit: I'm an idiot lol there are bluebird species that don't have rust or yellow on them and are completely blue and white,(at least mountain bluebird) my bad.
And before you go say *it's not that deep, nerd, nobody cares* yes it is, and yes they do, this is ballet, ballet is art, when people make good art they put thought into it, the costume department and directors make a decision whether to make the tutu something super fantastical or more based in realism. WE MUST APPRECIATE IT ALL AHAHAHAHahahahaha..... ..🙃
Nina is the most underrated ballerina around. As far as the classic ballets are concerned, she is consistently magnificent with an artistry unique to her. She emits so much joy when she dances!
Her stage presence is huge!
I'm not really a fan of today's Russian ballet, but Kaptsova is such a magnificent artist and the true heiress of the Muscovite ballet tradition. When I see her dancing, she reminds me of the great Bolshoi ballerinas from the 60s.
@@hi-ve1cw probably because so many people see it as glorified Rhythmic Gymnastics with hyper extended limbs (not that I think it is, but it's easy to see where they're coming from when you look at alot of younger competitors)
@@claireschweizer4765 That's precisely what I meant, thank you. It's not fair to judge all Russian dancers too severely (as I often do, my bad), still I think we should remember that Russian ballet tradition is so much more than long limbs and skinny arms, and in my opinion Kaptsova should be held as an example.
@@claireschweizer4765
Yeah!
I like pole dancing better too!
😂
@@steveiliev8912 never tried it but it sounds fun!
i will always have a soft place in my heart for nina kaptsova who imo is the old style of true ballerina. maybe she's not the most flexible, athletic, highest jumps, longest extensions, best turns etc but to me she is the one who really _dances_ every part and brings the character to life. i love watching her perform because all i see is the joy and the artistry and none of that technicality and cold gymnastic athleticism that was popularized with svetlana zakharova.
Actually, it was popularised with high extensions, so by Sylvie Guillem. That was when high legs became the epitome of 'good technique', and, with such, moving ballet into a mediocre version of gymnastics.
@@galinayepanchina6443 I don't know if English is your second language but I meant what I wrote: Sylvie Guillem may have originated the phenomenon but it didn't become popularized i.e. mainstream until Zakharova who started dancing professionally a decade after Giullem. Sylvie was an artist, extensions or not. With Zakharova came the advent of "mediocre gymnasts" invading the ranks of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky because artistic directors saw Svetlana's success and wanted to capitalize on what appeared to be a popular model with the public by casting copycats left, right and centre, performance abilities - namely acting - often taking a backseat to extravagant hyperextensions and extreme flexibility that could wow their patrons.
I agree total with u..and nina is my favourite ballerina
Both dancers performed very elegantly with respect for the choreography. Thank you. 🐦💙 🐦 💙
Nina any time, I can't stop watching this beautifully danced solo. So light and sparkling
love Nina Kaptsova since I have been seen her in Corsair! She's gorgeous! Thank You very much for the video!
Yes, Nina is gorgeous and never disappoints.💖💐💖
love Nina 's blue bird, bought a DVD for that. I can watch another thousand times😅
Артистизм Капцовой потрясает, она танцует с игривой лёгкостью, абсолютно в характере персонажа. Такада молодец.
Might because of different choreography, I saw high legs in Takada's version and an extremely cute lovely exquisite bird in Kaptsova's version. My love for Kaptsova started from her sugar plum fairy.
Kaptsovas Sugar Plum Fairy is so delicate and exquisite and magical - for me she embodies that role!🩰🌹❤️
I personally find the right choreography more beautiful but the left one fits better to the music. I like both!
Both ballerinas have their very special beautiful flair..... BUT here, step for step, Takade rules this round👏🏻 ❣️She is a breathtaking dancer!
Nina for me is the best
akane’s jumps are unparalleled, she genuinely looks like gravity does not affect her in the same way as everyone else. incredible.
Nina brings a delightful personality to her every performance. She makes you want to smile every time. 😂😂😂😅❤❤❤
Takada a zen bluebird, japanese elegance, amazing performance and bright steps
Takada made very beautiful part of dance sometimes but it is not a bird in my opinion Kaptsova is showing us real character of florina princess
高田茜さんのフロリナ美し過ぎて見入ってしまいました💕特に0:55圧倒されました。
Kaptsova nailing those arabesques.
Nina Kaptsova's Best Variations "Coppélia" is always - - what I remember Nina for! And now - - I also love - - Nina's Bluebird Florine. Takada is an extraordinary dancer too - - definitely - - and I like her as well. Thank you @DanceLine Ballet for sharing.
Both dancers are amazing. I am am so captivated by the Kaptsova’s mesmerizing dancing, and at the same time I find refreshing changes that beautify the classical version especially danced with such strong technique and elegance like the shown in the video.
Капцова - лучшая в мире балерина.
I loved learning this in my dance class. Truly a masterpiece
not everything it's about flexibility, Nina Kaptsova is really capturing the blue bird
Beautiful interpretation of Kaptsova where one understands the character it is not about lifting higher legs
Both are so beautiful and elegant- not to mention Kaptsova's flamboyant costume! However, I do have to say that Takada presents herself more as a bird, and her movements and the choreography really resemble the bird that they're both performing. Nonetheless, these dancers are magnificent!
Kaptsova is not dancing a bird, she is Princess Florina, who is dancing with the Bluebird and calling for him. Only in the revised choreography by Ashton (-->Royal Ballet) Florine is interpreted as enchanted bird....
In Takada’s version, To me, that gorgeous pirouette en des dans she does to connect the final bourees into setting up for the last diagonal is what separates great from amazing. I’ve never seen anyone else do that and it was just breathtaking to me. I also think that the costuming for that particular production is one of the best bluebird costumes I’ve ever seen. Both dancers are gorgeous and both of them perform their variations well but there is some thing about that tutu that makes me wish I got to wear it .
What is the name of the last set of turns that Kaptsova performs? Thanks 1:01
Chasse en tournant
Sono entrambe bravissime! Però preferisco la Kaptsova perché mi sembra un po' più leggiadra della Takada(anche lei è aggraziata però)
I have to give that to Miss Takada, her musicality was better, and she just made it look more graceful.
When the choreographies vary so significantly, I find it distracting to try and take in both dancers simultaneously and make a fair comparison. Having said that they both have lovely qualities and maybe we need to appreciate each dancer for her unique attributes rather than
always looking to compare one against another.
Нина Капцова словно голубка, а Аканэ маленькая синичка :)
They both are amazing, but to be honest they are really dancing totally different variations, so I don’t even know how it is possible to compare
The Russian choreography is much more musical.
I´m sure you are dancing among flourishing branches...where have you left your red sakura?
右側のバレーリーナが好きかな💕
Takada !!!!!!!
just listen the music
Non occorre necessariamente essere un intenditore per dire :incantato
공주님화요일레슨^^
Такада просто красиво танцует и все. А где характер и роль?
Akada has a lovely échappé, but I don't really like her. Her lines are good, but she lacks artistry. Kaptsova is lovely. She never fails to deliver a beautiful performance. I definitely prefer Kaptsova.
화-레슨✓
Takada shoes and feet are weird in this video, she culex her toes too much and the lines of her feet are broken it’s sad because her feet are beautiful..
^^
딸레슨✓
Takada dance the original choreograph of the Bluebird
Kaptsova is perfect for role. Akane Takada is awful. Who is music aligned with? Kaptsova seems more musical, but I'm not sure.
I think the video of Akane Takada was slowed to try to match the tempo to the other video.
It's Kaptsova's music. I checked Takada's variation and it's faster