To see these gifted performers suspended in time is a true gift. Thank you so much. I’ve admired Mr D’Amboise since I first saw the film “Carousel,” not knowing then what a dance legend he would become. An American treasure and mentor to so many NYC children in the next part of his life. Where are the other generous performers like him? And another legend and icon: Mr Balanchine. Bravo!
Thank you! Any video of Allegra Kent is an absolute treat. What a ballerina!!! The control! The head movements! If she were dancing today, I would pay top price to go and see her. Jacques is at his best. Uber elegant and seemingly effortless bravura dancing. .
Allegra is a beautiful dancer. Jacques is not. His feet are almost flat and are unpointed. They ruin his line. He sinks in his pirouettes. He has an airy and bouncy quality and is an attentive partner, which redeem him to a certain extent.
I never had the pleasure of seeing these 2 legends dance but thank God for RUclips, this is the next best thing and you can watch it as many times as you wish! This version of Balanchine's Sylvia Pas de Deux is performed here with such daring do. D'Amboise handles his ballerina, the incomparable Allegra Kent, almost like he's doing Spring Waters. They start right off with a bang, I love how he lifts her with ease as well as the risk taking in the adagio. I first saw this danced by Martine Van Hamel and Kevin McKenzie in a more refined, but no less beautiful version.
Ottima prova determinata dai convoli elanisti ed aerei della ballerina e dell'enfatizzazione al fine dell'esecuzione delle positure figurali evocanti ed efficaci che permangono mnesticamente. BRAVISSIMI.Bighin GIULIO RENZO
Kent was taking same class i entered at Thomas's studio 1973. That was a nice surprise! Demboise taught a class and coached a Balanchine piece in another school. Energy was magnetic and an engaging personality.
NOBODY has danced this Pde2 like Kent and D'Amboise. When you see them, you forget the others. It seems that Balanchine was behind them any time. He is subtle like a feather and nevetheless a great technicien (for the period), and she is sweet, delicate, adorable. Such excerpts prove that whatever the "techniciens" of today that turn like cyclones, jump and put he feet over the ears are NUTS in comparison. Kent-D'Amboise: that means ART.
Oh My God! The divine Allegra. So hard to find her on RUclips. And Jacques travels for ever on those assembles. What a treat, went right into my The Best playlist! Can't thank you enough. (Any more Allegras?!)
ha has also qualities but not for classics with his phisical potential with a different more rafinate training he could be far better who were his teachers ?
Jacques has a nice airy quality and lovely bounce. As if he is expending no energy. He kind of floats. I love his comments in "Elusive Muse". Such a likeable, joyous person. Such an engaging personality. So down to earth. I love Allegra's arabesque with arm flyng diagonally and the head tilt. She looks so joyous when she does that. Almost like a little girl frolicking in a meadow. She sometimes has an open palm with her port de bras which Lauren Lovette said is how they are taught because Balanchine wanted it like that. It's very un-Russian. I can't think right now of other dancers in the Allegra Kent era doing that. Well, maybe Tanaquil LeClerq did in that Afternoon of a Faun video on utube. Actually, come to think of it, overall it seems like Tanaquil and Allegra's port de bras had a similar quality. Kent's fast pirouetting with hops on point was so good. Her feet were arched the entire time. She was going so fast! Kent has the slightly hunched up shoulders that I see in Sarah Mearns. Kent's penchee is so beautiful. So high. And her penchee to quick back attitude is gorgeous. She looks Russian when she does that. She was ahead of her time with her high extensions. She was the Russians' favorite New York City Ballet dancer. But of course then Suzanne Farrell came along and gave melting, high and beautiful penchees that were so notable.
Wow! '65 is the year l was born! Just getting to know your channel. Where do you FIND it all?! A new subber who is just learning about this art. These people are top tear athletes!
Spectacular partnering. Everything in this entre&adagio comes as a full surprise. I've just realised (once again) how safe and predictable is partnering nowadays.
Totally effortless, something you do not see today where it is not enough for the male to be a wonderful partner but he must look like a wonderful partner to all the audience.
Thank you so much for this. Everytime I watched the Van Hamel and Bissel version of the pdd, I said in the back of my mind it was rather simplistic for Balanchine. Now after watching this, it confirms what I thought.
Glad to see this. Sorry the music wasn't synched to the action. I know what these dancers looked like, but not too much about how they moved. I like Allegra Kent. Jacques d'Amboise seems light as a feather, and is covering quite a lot of space. Dancers these days are a bit more technical/clean/acrobatic; but all have moved on because the ones before them, (that were stars or choreographers or teachers), paved the way. When you see clips like this, you realize how connected all dancers are; and how the Art is a breathing, growing, flexible thing.
I only saw D'Amboise late in his career and had no idea his jumps were this brilliant, although I kept wanting to run over and get his feet to stretch out and point. And I'd never seen Allegra, so thanks for this. Can I ask if it's just part of her style that she sort of flings her head around and looks like her shoulders tend to lift? Her energy is wonderful!
I just read his son's brief memoir, he said his father didn't have a good arch, so wore shoes two sizes too small in an attempt to clean the line. Maybe that is why he doesn't have a full relay or a fully extended talis. But he was a great dancer. And it is wonderful and rare to see the one and only Allegra.
They were in a class of their own at that time. Yes, there are some glaring technical mis steps, but.... they, especially Jacques, laid groundwork to elevate the technique. Ain’t no ones assemble as big as his.
We just don't see the same attack and speed in promenades like this very often anymore. The combination of attack and simultaneous lightness needs to get back into the training. That rare combination of opposing qualities is what you see on display here. She looks fierce and adorable somehow all at once.
The biggest difference is they don't dance the Valse Lente, which Bissell and van Hamel DO use. THere are many variants in the steps, especially the coda -- different fish at hte end, different perpetual motion turns for her. But hte biggest difference is in the ballerinas' sizes -- Kent was a small dancer, and looked more so next to d'Amboise. Van Hamel is bigger than Bissell and dances majestically. Their qualities are so different, It does seem to be a completely different dance.
Thank you for clarifying that. It's a pity they had to cut the opening section -- it is the most beautiful music in all of Sylvia, and the loveliest of the dances.
1psoas9 I saw this tagged by Marina Eglevsky for the Bolshevik Ballet and this is Balanchine's choreography. He would often change the men's variations, but this is authentic for the ballerina.
Thank you. The ballerina has small differences in the allegro -- vH does turns in attitude-front, Allegra does fouettes, etc. What television show was this done for? Were they dancing on a concrete floor? Allegra's right hand looks uncharacteristically tense in the toe hops....
KEMET1971 Well Allegra Kent certainly would be. The floors in TV studios those days was painted concrete; so very hard and slippery. We had to wear full glued on rubber soles, which didn’t help the shape of the foot.
Yes, that’s only my opnion. In the same era, Carla Fracci had a beautiful port de bras. in comparison, i can see a huge difference. I don’t mean to be rude.
Karen Lommez make up Yes Fracci had a lovely classical port de bras for that 19th century ballet. Allegra’s port de bras was how Danilova and Doubrovska taught the girls at SAB. It’s more similar to Věra Zorina’s which you can see in video’s like the “Pond Ballet” from Goldwyn Follies. Or the “Zobiede” Pas de Deux from “In Your Toes.” Also on RUclips.
@@jcliff26 I love her, she is so musical! She is tiny but seems to have long arms and legs ...in this and her purity of style she reminds me a bit of Irina Kolpakova .
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The best way to start each day is to watch these two joy-filled great artists❤️
Had a tough death in the family a couple weeks ago..... This just reminded me of how good life can be! Joyful perfection! Thank you.
To see these gifted performers suspended in time is a true gift. Thank you so much. I’ve admired Mr D’Amboise since I first saw the film “Carousel,” not knowing then what a dance legend he would become. An American treasure and mentor to so many NYC children in the next part of his life. Where are the other generous performers like him? And another legend and icon: Mr Balanchine. Bravo!
Thank you! These dancers were extraordinary….no exaggerated extensions, no slowed down music for tricks…but expressive,superb dance!
The dancers at this time of the 6s and 70s were extraordinary, they were learning directly from Balanchine
Joyous. Wonderful. Thank you for all the goodies you post. (I am enjoying your book.)
Love them. Can't thank you enough for these treasures.
Beautiful, amazing. I love them.
Love the dreaminess and other worldly feel of this piece.
Thank you! Any video of Allegra Kent is an absolute treat. What a ballerina!!! The control! The head movements! If she were dancing today, I would pay top price to go and see her. Jacques is at his best. Uber elegant and seemingly effortless bravura dancing. .
Allegra is a beautiful dancer. Jacques is not. His feet are almost flat and are unpointed. They ruin his line. He sinks in his pirouettes. He has an airy and bouncy quality and is an attentive partner, which redeem him to a certain extent.
I never had the pleasure of seeing these 2 legends dance but thank God for RUclips, this is the next best thing and you can watch it as many times as you wish! This version of Balanchine's Sylvia Pas de Deux is performed here with such daring do. D'Amboise handles his ballerina, the incomparable Allegra Kent, almost like he's doing Spring Waters. They start right off with a bang, I love how he lifts her with ease as well as the risk taking in the adagio. I first saw this danced by Martine Van Hamel and Kevin McKenzie in a more refined, but no less beautiful version.
Jaques was a master of the pas de deux. They both shined greatly. Qualities you don't see anymore .
Ottima prova determinata dai convoli elanisti ed aerei della ballerina e dell'enfatizzazione al fine dell'esecuzione delle positure figurali evocanti ed efficaci che permangono mnesticamente. BRAVISSIMI.Bighin GIULIO RENZO
Kent was taking same class i entered at Thomas's studio 1973. That was a nice surprise! Demboise taught a class and coached a Balanchine piece in another school. Energy was magnetic and an engaging personality.
NOBODY has danced this Pde2 like Kent and D'Amboise. When you see them, you forget the others. It seems that Balanchine was behind them any time. He is subtle like a feather and nevetheless a great technicien (for the period), and she is sweet, delicate, adorable. Such excerpts prove that whatever the "techniciens" of today that turn like cyclones, jump and put he feet over the ears are NUTS in comparison. Kent-D'Amboise: that means ART.
Hello Pierre, you took these words out of my mouth :) Luba
They are both wonderful, I love D'Ambouis' graceful, light like feather style.
Allegra Kent, you hardly see anything on YT about her.
They are gorgeous
Oh My God! The divine Allegra. So hard to find her on RUclips. And Jacques travels for ever on those assembles. What a treat, went right into my The Best playlist! Can't thank you enough. (Any more Allegras?!)
I've posted most everything she's done here on my RUclips. Enjoy.
as you know l am not his great fan but here he is better than usual
@@pediatrapaola Was better suited in other styles Carousel, Western Symphony, Afternoon of a faun he was great
ha has also qualities but not for classics with his phisical potential with a different more rafinate training he could be far better who were his teachers ?
lots of old russian school with a sprinkle of Balanchine, d'amboise elevation and ballon are superb.
Jacques has a nice airy quality and lovely bounce. As if he is expending no energy. He kind of floats. I love his comments in "Elusive Muse". Such a likeable, joyous person. Such an engaging personality. So down to earth. I love Allegra's arabesque with arm flyng diagonally and the head tilt. She looks so joyous when she does that. Almost like a little girl frolicking in a meadow. She sometimes has an open palm with her port de bras which Lauren Lovette said is how they are taught because Balanchine wanted it like that. It's very un-Russian. I can't think right now of other dancers in the Allegra Kent era doing that. Well, maybe Tanaquil LeClerq did in that Afternoon of a Faun video on utube. Actually, come to think of it, overall it seems like Tanaquil and Allegra's port de bras had a similar quality. Kent's fast pirouetting with hops on point was so good. Her feet were arched the entire time. She was going so fast! Kent has the slightly hunched up shoulders that I see in Sarah Mearns. Kent's penchee is so beautiful. So high. And her penchee to quick back attitude is gorgeous. She looks Russian when she does that. She was ahead of her time with her high extensions. She was the Russians' favorite New York City Ballet dancer. But of course then Suzanne Farrell came along and gave melting, high and beautiful penchees that were so notable.
wow that is exciting... thanks Mr. Clifford
Wow! '65 is the year l was born! Just getting to know your channel. Where do you FIND it all?! A new subber who is just learning about this art. These people are top tear athletes!
Spectacular partnering. Everything in this entre&adagio comes as a full surprise. I've just realised (once again) how safe and predictable is partnering nowadays.
Totally effortless, something you do not see today where it is not enough for the male to be a wonderful partner but he must look like a wonderful partner to all the audience.
Oh, Allegra Kent is so delightful to watch.
selenite1 rebeka
They are two of my favorite dancers.
I never see ballerinas SMILE like that!!!
Kathy Myers Used to be quite common. Fonteyn has a great smile as did Violette Verdy. Plisetskaya too, and Alicia Alonso.
Thank you so much for this. Everytime I watched the Van Hamel and Bissel version of the pdd, I said in the back of my mind it was rather simplistic for Balanchine. Now after watching this, it confirms what I thought.
Glad to see this. Sorry the music wasn't synched to the action. I know what these dancers looked like, but not too much about how they moved. I like Allegra Kent. Jacques d'Amboise seems light as a feather, and is covering quite a lot of space. Dancers these days are a bit more technical/clean/acrobatic; but all have moved on because the ones before them, (that were stars or choreographers or teachers), paved the way. When you see clips like this, you realize how connected all dancers are; and how the Art is a breathing, growing, flexible thing.
The music is synced correctly when I watch it.
@@jcliff26Who is the composer?
@@nataliejohnson508 Delibes
I only saw D'Amboise late in his career and had no idea his jumps were this brilliant, although I kept wanting to run over and get his feet to stretch out and point. And I'd never seen Allegra, so thanks for this. Can I ask if it's just part of her style that she sort of flings her head around and looks like her shoulders tend to lift? Her energy is wonderful!
I just read his son's brief memoir, he said his father didn't have a good arch, so wore shoes two sizes too small in an attempt to clean the line. Maybe that is why he doesn't have a full relay or a fully extended talis. But he was a great dancer.
And it is wonderful and rare to see the one and only Allegra.
She had such an interesting biography...
Yes!
BRAVO! BRAVISSIMO!
VIVA LA KENT!!!
They were in a class of their own at that time. Yes, there are some glaring technical mis steps, but.... they, especially Jacques, laid groundwork to elevate the technique. Ain’t no ones assemble as big as his.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Sigh! Allegra doesn't dance steps; she just dances!
We just don't see the same attack and speed in promenades like this very often anymore. The combination of attack and simultaneous lightness needs to get back into the training. That rare combination of opposing qualities is what you see on display here. She looks fierce and adorable somehow all at once.
Such sweet music
Stephen Mir You’re very welcome.
lindíssimos
that was such a weak applause for Jacque
How many Entrechats is that at c.5 - 33 ?
yes, it seems an entrechat 4, but it looks like an entrechat 8!!! She really has an amazing elevation!
The biggest difference is they don't dance the Valse Lente, which Bissell and van Hamel DO use. THere are many variants in the steps, especially the coda -- different fish at hte end, different perpetual motion turns for her. But hte biggest difference is in the ballerinas' sizes -- Kent was a small dancer, and looked more so next to d'Amboise. Van Hamel is bigger than Bissell and dances majestically. Their qualities are so different, It does seem to be a completely different dance.
1psoas9 It is definitely Balanchine's. They just cut the opening for time. It was live TV.
Thank you for clarifying that. It's a pity they had to cut the opening section -- it is the most beautiful music in all of Sylvia, and the loveliest of the dances.
1psoas9 I saw this tagged by Marina Eglevsky for the Bolshevik Ballet and this is Balanchine's choreography. He would often change the men's variations, but this is authentic for the ballerina.
Thank you. The ballerina has small differences in the allegro -- vH does turns in attitude-front, Allegra does fouettes, etc. What television show was this done for? Were they dancing on a concrete floor? Allegra's right hand looks uncharacteristically tense in the toe hops....
l was told that andre'eglevsky was amazing in this .a pity that so few was shoted about him
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The evolution of technique ... could either of these dancers be principals today?
KEMET1971 Well Allegra Kent certainly would be. The floors in TV studios those days was painted concrete; so very hard and slippery. We had to wear full glued on rubber soles, which didn’t help the shape of the foot.
She is so distorting classical position, no wonder she can hardly balance.
Her port de bras is awful.
Karen Lommez make up That’s your opinion. Her style is what was more common in an older era. Watch Věra Zorina.
Yes, that’s only my opnion. In the same era, Carla Fracci had a beautiful port de bras. in comparison, i can see a huge difference. I don’t mean to be rude.
Karen Lommez make up Yes Fracci had a lovely classical port de bras for that 19th century ballet. Allegra’s port de bras was how Danilova and Doubrovska taught the girls at SAB. It’s more similar to Věra Zorina’s which you can see in video’s like the “Pond Ballet” from Goldwyn Follies. Or the “Zobiede” Pas de Deux from “In Your Toes.” Also on RUclips.
@@jcliff26 I love her, she is so musical! She is tiny but seems to have long arms and legs ...in this and her purity of style she reminds me a bit of Irina Kolpakova .
Karen Lommez make up Allegra’s port de bras is still better than your makeup - which looks like it’s applied with a trowel