It's beautiful how supportive and excited the other ballet dancers are for her. I'm sure they all wish they could have a private audition for ABT, but instead of being jealous, they are excited for her.
Alexa Boyles that is very rare in a dance company. Many studios and companies will but girls against each other ecspecially in competition. This was a very special opportunity and experience for her
+Stefania Lounsbury is it? Awesome to know! I'm unfamiliar with American ballet companies for the most part. I'm glad she got a good position though, she definitely deserves it!
+Genina Dolojan actually, I live in Chicago and have seen many Joffrey performances. I went to New York this summer and watched the ABT perform Cinderella. I was only impressed with the dancer who was playing the role of Cinderella, but she was just a guest from The Royal Ballet (Marianela Nuñez). If ABT is an "A List" company, than so is The Joffrey Ballet. Honestly, I find Joffrey's dancers more breathtaking and exciting to watch. Obviously, any dancer that can make it into any company is talented. I'm just stating my opinion...
I'm sorry If me joking around offended you. Not trying to be rude or malicious and I thought it was pretty obvious I was joking around. I'm joking around about my own body in the comment I made. I joke around about death all the time. It happens to everyone... So I don't see any reason not to joke about it. If I'm not talking about hurting or killing anyone (which I clearly wasn't) it really doesn't matter. I'm not hurting anyone. Also, I have the right to free speech so I can joke about whatever I want to *****
Mayumi was so articulate in the other episodes, here she's looking a bit star-struck by Valeriia like she can't think what to say. Valeriia's a Vaganova grad, has been soloist with ballet companies and gone on world tour before even coming to MCB. There's this aura of experience about her, I wonder if the others feel like schoolkids in comparison.
BRAVO! Bravissimo! Valeria, Your most important gift is your presence, no one can teach you that, always, ALWAYS, follow the directions, but always personalize your own steps, that's your gift. The Grigorovich Odile variation suits your technical gifts, and He would be proud. I noticed you do the French fouette, I think the Russian would suit you more. Good luck with ABT, they could use a strong soloist and several ballerinas have retired, so it's good timing.
I really like watching her :) as she talks about how she's so used to Russian dancing you can almost see what she means about struggling in more contemporary sort of stuff, but it adds a more interesting technique in my opinion
I love that different styles of ballet are taught. I get that a lot like Russian more, but how can you not appreciate all styles. Having different styles makes for more variety.
*SPOILER ALERT* Both Ella and Mayumi made it to the Miami City Ballet and now are Corps members! I'm so happy for them!! Valerii got into the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago too!
That fact that she was bursting with excitement at the chance of getting a job, not even actually getting a job, shows how competitive and difficult this industry is
many russian girls go to europe or to america because the russian ballet is way more competitive and they have better chances in the us or europe because the girls there are not as good as the russian ones
antonia defries, what makes the Russian school so successful and competitive is its ironclad discipline bordering on cruelty. The Vaganova Academy is definitely not a place for sensitive types.
antonia defries it’s still competitive out here. Russia’s tough mainly because their physical requirements. No matter how good her technique is, she would never be successful in Russia because of her body type. America is way more open to different body types.
Clarissa Leung when I said that, I meant how for example, they require different lines (I didn’t mean physically acceptable and unacceptable by body type). Where American style likes a leg line to usually stay in line with the floor, the Russians like your leg lifted almost to your head. Both styles are hard in different ways.
In Russia, they like long legs, real slender arms and torso, and long necks. Though she does have many gifted qualities, she does lack some of the born gifts many famous Russian ballerinas have.
I fell in love with ballet as a young child. and I still adore it with every fiber of my being. but, due to my joint disorder, and other problems, I have never been able to go to school for ballet. piano and art are my life now.
Im watching this to see the difference~~ sooooo i can go to the RUSSIAN ballet studio! Not everybody wants quick dance. if so we can chooose contemporary..... RUSSIAN STYLE is so ELEGANT!
Not to be disrespectful, but is it a Brazilian thing to interrupt someone when they talk or to repeat everything they say? I want to know if it's a cultural thing or if Mayumi is just that annoying. A cultural thing can be excused. if it's not, someone should teach her that it's bad manners. Side-note: Valeriia Chaykina is beautifully wonderful. The lines, the extensions, the ease with which she displays flawless technique... Would love to see her live.
I much prefer to the Russian style of ballet, it’s so gorgeous. Not a fan of companies like NYCB and the Balanchine method, they are more about athleticism than artistry, grace, and storytelling. I also don’t like Maria, acting like her job is so important, most of the world does not even care about ballet
they are all rooming together - young, talented, passionate women. I can't even imagine how they cope it's completely insane, all their families are mad and beautiful
Of course she didn't feel like she fitted in at vaganova, her body isn't made like most russian dancers. (Dont get me wrong, she's skinny but not vaganova skinny)
Idky I love this series sm considering my only experience w ballet was literally 5 mins of a class when I was 3 yrs old & j straight up ran out the room 😅
1'35'' : I don't want to work in small companies in Russia... Well baby not our fault if you failed at the Mariinsky and the Bolshoi ballet, the most prestigious companies in the world (after Paris of course :)
***** She had to have. Kirov and Bolshoi are two of the most renowned ballet theatres in the world producing the majority of the biggest stars in ballet over the last century+. Graduating from either academy and not getting an invitation into their company is essentially failing in the Russian ballet world. You can go to another company but most know that you got there one of three ways: you didn't get a company offer, you didn't go to a good academy, or there are issues between the dancer and administration. eta:However, this in no way means that she isn't an incredible dancer. Plenty of people are promoted an hired at Kirov and Bolshoi that don't deserve to be while others who deserve to be don't make it.
bwoodsfinest How many students graduate each year from the Vaganova Academy (formerly known as the Imperial Ballet School, the associate school of the Mariinsky Ballet, known a the Kirov Ballet in Soviet Russia), the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Royal Ballet School, the Paris Opera Ballet School, The National Ballet School of Canada, or School of American Ballet? Hint: very few get accepted, fewer get accepted back each year, and fewer still make it to graduation. And how many spots are open in the parent company each year? Hint: hardly any, and sometimes none at all. Each student who trains and/or graudates from one of these élite schools is an amazing success. Getting into the parent company or any other company, while related, is another issue entirely, but not an indicator of success as a dancer per se.
Alfa Jor "...but not an indicator of success as a dancer per se." I never indicated that the failure (be it company politics, availability, or talent)are indicative of the dancer's ability. However, regardless of the dancer's ability, outside of the U.S., it's a failure to not make the parent company. Nonetheless, it doesn't dictate the dancer's future in the dance world.
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It's beautiful how supportive and excited the other ballet dancers are for her. I'm sure they all wish they could have a private audition for ABT, but instead of being jealous, they are excited for her.
Alexa Boyles that is very rare in a dance company. Many studios and companies will but girls against each other ecspecially in competition. This was a very special opportunity and experience for her
"...I can't wait for the rest of my life." What a great perspective!
I Love russian ballerinas so much and graduated from VAGANOVA ACADEMY!!!? It's such an amazing school and Her flexibility is goals.
Just looked her up - Valeriia got a spot at a Chicago company, Joffrey Ballet. Sad that she didn't get ABT :( she's got some real talent!
Joffrey is an EXTREMELY good company too though.
+Stefania Lounsbury is it? Awesome to know! I'm unfamiliar with American ballet companies for the most part. I'm glad she got a good position though, she definitely deserves it!
+Genina Dolojan actually, I live in Chicago and have seen many Joffrey performances. I went to New York this summer and watched the ABT perform Cinderella. I was only impressed with the dancer who was playing the role of Cinderella, but she was just a guest from The Royal Ballet (Marianela Nuñez). If ABT is an "A List" company, than so is The Joffrey Ballet. Honestly, I find Joffrey's dancers more breathtaking and exciting to watch. Obviously, any dancer that can make it into any company is talented. I'm just stating my opinion...
Joffrey Ballet is far from being D-list company. It's actually better than ABT.
joffrey is the bomb wyd
I'm rooting for Valeria. Major respect.
She is so good I love watching her dance
How Non-Flexible people cry:
Head in hands
How Flexible people cry:
Middle splits, toes pointed, head on floor
Finally a Russian dancer who isn't tall and skinny I love this girl her body is just like mine
Dope Dancer me too!
Virginsuicde I know this comment is completely random but I saw a comment of yours from 1 year ago I can't believe you're still watching this😂😂
Crossia don't tell me you didn't watch this a million times aswell ps I didn't know about this a year ago
Crossia don't tell me you didn't watch this a million times aswell ps I didn't know about this a year ago
Isn’t skinny? Girlllllll.. what size r u??
Most great american ballet dancers would be average in Russia. While russian ballet may be slower, its more difficult.
TRUTH. my teacher taught us one Russian style class once and my legs died.
+lauren Stephens it realy depends on how you are trained
People can joke about whatever they want
I'm sorry If me joking around offended you. Not trying to be rude or malicious and I thought it was pretty obvious I was joking around. I'm joking around about my own body in the comment I made. I joke around about death all the time. It happens to everyone... So I don't see any reason not to joke about it. If I'm not talking about hurting or killing anyone (which I clearly wasn't) it really doesn't matter. I'm not hurting anyone. Also, I have the right to free speech so I can joke about whatever I want to *****
omg stfu you're like 8
omg she was at vaganova!
Mayumi was so articulate in the other episodes, here she's looking a bit star-struck by Valeriia like she can't think what to say. Valeriia's a Vaganova grad, has been soloist with ballet companies and gone on world tour before even coming to MCB. There's this aura of experience about her, I wonder if the others feel like schoolkids in comparison.
BRAVO! Bravissimo!
Valeria,
Your most important gift is your presence, no one can teach you that, always, ALWAYS, follow the directions, but always personalize your own steps, that's your gift. The Grigorovich Odile variation suits your technical gifts, and He would be proud. I noticed you do the French fouette, I think the Russian would suit you more. Good luck with ABT, they could use a strong soloist and several ballerinas have retired, so it's good timing.
Brava, bravissima.
I really like watching her :) as she talks about how she's so used to Russian dancing you can almost see what she means about struggling in more contemporary sort of stuff, but it adds a more interesting technique in my opinion
She got into Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, sooo amazing!!
I love that different styles of ballet are taught. I get that a lot like Russian more, but how can you not appreciate all styles. Having different styles makes for more variety.
I like the more traditional classic style but the dancers should be versatile for the professional ballet world
I love how they are all so supported of each other
Her friends are so supportive!!! I love that! :D
Omg she's gorgeous.
is she?
I can so relate to Valeria, I train at a Vagonova academy.
The support of her friends can definitely out a smile on your face:)
*SPOILER ALERT*
Both Ella and Mayumi made it to the Miami City Ballet and now are Corps members! I'm so happy for them!! Valerii got into the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago too!
why would you spoil the show?? so rude. :\
Please can you at least write ‘SPOILER ALERT’ at the beginning of the comment because I think you have ruined the ending for many people. 😩☹️
It's good, too, because Ella and Mayumi are more used to the hot Miami climate, and Valerii the colder northern climate.
Is Joffrey a good place too? Like MCB ?? I'm not knowledgeable of the ballet world.
@@Emjay_Music Yes Joffrey is very good, it's one of the first companies you normally hear about as a ballet dancer.
That fact that she was bursting with excitement at the chance of getting a job, not even actually getting a job, shows how competitive and difficult this industry is
I’ve never danced in my whole life but it’s so motivating to see others being so passionate about something they love.
many russian girls go to europe or to america because the russian ballet is way more competitive and they have better chances in the us or europe because the girls there are not as good as the russian ones
+antonia defries There are plenty fantastic ballerinas in the US
antonia defries, what makes the Russian school so successful and competitive is its ironclad discipline bordering on cruelty. The Vaganova Academy is definitely not a place for sensitive types.
valeria even said herself that she doesnt have the body type that russians prefer whereas america and europe will take more body types.
antonia defries it’s still competitive out here. Russia’s tough mainly because their physical requirements. No matter how good her technique is, she would never be successful in Russia because of her body type. America is way more open to different body types.
Clarissa Leung when I said that, I meant how for example, they require different lines (I didn’t mean physically acceptable and unacceptable by body type). Where American style likes a leg line to usually stay in line with the floor, the Russians like your leg lifted almost to your head. Both styles are hard in different ways.
Valeria such a beautiful name
Ugh I love Russian dancers. They’re so elegant. I rewatch this a lot
'I'm not that tall, I'm not that skinny' WHAT???l???!!!
***** She still looks pretty tall to me. And to expect that girl to lose any weight is just madness.
Phil:) It's true, she is much less angular than your typical Russian ballerinas
In Russia, they like long legs, real slender arms and torso, and long necks. Though she does have many gifted qualities, she does lack some of the born gifts many famous Russian ballerinas have.
+Arielle Dietz I agree , she doesn't look like Vagnova's school ballerina
Phil:) she does dance on pointe, which makes her look much taller
Why is she so beautiful omg
ABT Oh my God. That's amazing! I hope she gets in!!! :D
Annie Zhang she got to Chicago company, Joffrey ballet but not ABT
Annie Zhang I looked her up
fifi aww sad😥
@@dsdsksdmsj3045 how in the world is this sad? The Joffrey is one of the top ballet companies.
I fell in love with ballet as a young child. and I still adore it with every fiber of my being. but, due to my joint disorder, and other problems, I have never been able to go to school for ballet. piano and art are my life now.
Valeria is stunningly gorgeous 😍
the brazil girl always repeats what people say 😂
I am so happy Valeria joined the Joffrey Ballet in 2015, I think she is amazing..xo
I love how they are so supportive of eachother😍💎🦄
The subtitles audio corrected valaria’s name to malaria....
omg yes,ive been waiting soooo long for this show
I didn’t even know I needed this show but I definitely did
shes so good.
Lmaoo the way he’s looking @ her in the mirror when she’s stretching @ 2:52 😂😂
I love her so much, she is so beautiful!!!!!
Finally a strictly ballet video where they don’t repeat the same thing over and over
Her eyes are gorgeous!
wow she is reaalllly good!!!!!
8:05 watch her and the girl behind her. Ur welcome.
She left Vaganova for MCB???? Girl??!!!?
R. H. she graduated from vaganova
Shes at joffrey ballet now
She know she will never be in a good Russian company because of her (beautiful) body type
@@lalalulu7422 The Russians like their dancers so thin it looks scary.
she is such a phenomenal and gorgeous dancer her technique blows my mind 💕 she has beautiful artistry
I like the Brazilian girl in episode 1 the best
Lily Shay muyami
Lily Kat I'm from Brazil and I met her once. She Is amazing!!! She Is so adorable and an inspiration. She did ballet in the same school I do.
MAYUMI I LOVE YOU!!!
she's super pretty
Very inspiring young athletes! I hope all their ballet dreams come true.
I feel anxious just by watching this tbh
Love this series so much
Where's episode 2?
I can really relate to Valeria because I have a big but and thick legs so I never been a long and skinny body dancer like a ideal ballerina should be
There are dancers in companies with that body type, just usually in the corps
Im watching this to see the difference~~ sooooo i can go to the RUSSIAN ballet studio! Not everybody wants quick dance. if so we can chooose contemporary..... RUSSIAN STYLE is so ELEGANT!
she's in the joffrey ballet now...
2019?? Anyone?
Me
2020 lol 😂😂
She's so pretty.
Gaynors look so good on her
Not to be disrespectful, but is it a Brazilian thing to interrupt someone when they talk or to repeat everything they say? I want to know if it's a cultural thing or if Mayumi is just that annoying. A cultural thing can be excused. if it's not, someone should teach her that it's bad manners.
Side-note: Valeriia Chaykina is beautifully wonderful. The lines, the extensions, the ease with which she displays flawless technique... Would love to see her live.
Does anyone know what song she is dancing on? Very beautiful dancer!!
Orgest Uka she was likely dancing to the Black Swan variation in her audition video
I much prefer to the Russian style of ballet, it’s so gorgeous. Not a fan of companies like NYCB and the Balanchine method, they are more about athleticism than artistry, grace, and storytelling. I also don’t like Maria, acting like her job is so important, most of the world does not even care about ballet
It is not ballet, but gymnastic
My dance teachers work at ABT and come to Connecticut everyday to teach us
where in ct do you dance?
Anyone know which piece she is dancing to at 5:05? It's beautiful!
Etudes maybe? I'm not sure.
yes it's the etudes variation that she's dancing but it's not the actual etudes music
I am an Indian an I learn the vaganova ballet system while it may be slower its tougher than Russian
TEM UMA BRASIIIIIIILEIRA AÍ
How can I copy Valeria's hair at 6.00? I'm a ballerina too and I want to try it for my lessons
It's called a French twist
they are all rooming together - young, talented, passionate women. I can't even imagine how they cope it's completely insane, all their families are mad and beautiful
I want to know how is the name of the leap that she does in the minute 7:37 please! :3
that is a tour jete
Olivia Gobbell thank you soooo muuch!! (*^^*)
you're welcome!
They really said she wants to be westernized.... Colonialism at its finest...yikes
I thought the same thing. Like wow.
Saaame comment... Wtf is wrong with this lady
Sinda lahouar right? there’s something slightly disturbing about it eeek.
what's wrong with that?
what an amazing accomplishment to land a private audition with abt. U go girl!
so ummm….what happened next?!
pnoyremix from other replies she didn't get into any, but she dances at joffery which is still a great company
She’s at Joffery
@@greeneyes12346 That's a great company! Good for her!
Me ok so how much money do I have a phone
The dancers: ok so I need to save for POINT SHOUSE
muito bom Valeris
I got excited for her ,, lol
помада красного цвета в балетном зале.... wow!
Mayumi is legit like manny mua when she's talking to people 😂
Heather Marie "legit like Manny mua" 😂
She has a youtube channel
Did she make it to American Ballet Theatre?
No sadly but she is now a corp member of Joffrey
When she has a John green shirt
Can you pls put a time stamp I wanna know where that is
Yay!
Of course she didn't feel like she fitted in at vaganova, her body isn't made like most russian dancers. (Dont get me wrong, she's skinny but not vaganova skinny)
Have you seen the ballet world in Russia!?
I LIVE IN OKC 😂
Idky I love this series sm considering my only experience w ballet was literally 5 mins of a class when I was 3 yrs old & j straight up ran out the room 😅
They told her to audition to new York city ballet and my friend goes there and she is only 10
I’m Russian just like Valeria
ANYONE SEE THE SSTIPTON AT FIRST OR AM I TRIPPING????!
She will probably always be a back row corps member at a second tier American company but the quality of life is better in the USA so she wins anyway
[cackles in Joffrey Ballet]
I hate the way they make Russian ballet seem insupieriour to American ballet. Russian ballet is by far harder
Anna Stenson depends
No not really
she's in the upper level compare w/ other girls tbh
She's hefty for a Russian ballerina. Probably wouldn't stand a chance in the old country.
seer16 that’s probably one of the reasons why she left.
💙💛❤💯💢💥
sory *Valeria
I kinda feel like the white girl who is the other apprentice reminds me of Regina georfe
waterbot stop shes nice
Hehe I have that tripod
My sister’s friend said 🇷🇺 ballet is kinda scary
Why do they dunk their feet in ice water?
because pointe shoes hurt,they give you blisters and make your feet sore and stuff
Because it relieves the pain from dancing en pointe. I've had to take ice baths from difficult dance pieces, but I've never iced my feet like that
Kacie Broadfield it’s like a ice bath and many do it like this for ease of access. I use to ice my ankles this way.
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1'35'' : I don't want to work in small companies in Russia... Well baby not our fault if you failed at the Mariinsky and the Bolshoi ballet, the most prestigious companies in the world (after Paris of course :)
***** She had to have. Kirov and Bolshoi are two of the most renowned ballet theatres in the world producing the majority of the biggest stars in ballet over the last century+. Graduating from either academy and not getting an invitation into their company is essentially failing in the Russian ballet world. You can go to another company but most know that you got there one of three ways: you didn't get a company offer, you didn't go to a good academy, or there are issues between the dancer and administration.
eta:However, this in no way means that she isn't an incredible dancer. Plenty of people are promoted an hired at Kirov and Bolshoi that don't deserve to be while others who deserve to be don't make it.
bwoodsfinest How many students graduate each year from the Vaganova Academy (formerly known as the Imperial Ballet School, the associate school of the Mariinsky Ballet, known a the Kirov Ballet in Soviet Russia), the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Royal Ballet School, the Paris Opera Ballet School, The National Ballet School of Canada, or School of American Ballet? Hint: very few get accepted, fewer get accepted back each year, and fewer still make it to graduation. And how many spots are open in the parent company each year? Hint: hardly any, and sometimes none at all. Each student who trains and/or graudates from one of these élite schools is an amazing success. Getting into the parent company or any other company, while related, is another issue entirely, but not an indicator of success as a dancer per se.
Alfa Jor
"...but not an indicator of success as a dancer per se."
I never indicated that the failure (be it company politics, availability, or talent)are indicative of the dancer's ability. However, regardless of the dancer's ability, outside of the U.S., it's a failure to not make the parent company. Nonetheless, it doesn't dictate the dancer's future in the dance world.
It says later on she wants to do Western ballet style that's why she moved, not because she failed.
She said she didn't try to get into any Russian ballet schools, because she knew she wasn't skinny or tall enough and she wanted to come to America.
"There's only one PEOPLE watching 130 people" we can tell someone went to Ballet instead of basic English lessons