I've never seen a more ravishing transition from a high a la seconde to a deep arabesque penchee. No hydraulic nightmare here - just perfect, effortless and expressive control - from start to finish.
A very intelligent dancer indeed! She has a beautiful understanding of artistry and atmosphere. My simple correction would be not to pose on even a slightly fished foot into the arabesques near 0:35, because her weight kept falling backwards and away from her supporting leg, as opposed to forwards and over her leg. But i loved it, especially that divine penche at 1:14.
@tackychic66 Oh, don't even get me started...I don't get it either with Alina Somova. Ekaterina Kondaurova is far more pleasing to the eye and soul, as is Yevgenia Obratsova.
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I've never seen a more ravishing transition from a high a la seconde to a deep arabesque penchee. No hydraulic nightmare here - just perfect, effortless and expressive control - from start to finish.
A very intelligent dancer indeed! She has a beautiful understanding of artistry and atmosphere.
My simple correction would be not to pose on even a slightly fished foot into the arabesques near 0:35, because her weight kept falling backwards and away from her supporting leg, as opposed to forwards and over her leg. But i loved it, especially that divine penche at 1:14.
I have to dance that variation!! I'm so excited!!!!!
perfeitaaaa
essa eh uma das variaçoes mais dificies ela executou com uma classe!!!!!
lindaaaa
Wow, very beautiful!!!!
Her penchee on pointe is so beautiful!!
I love her
me gusta much , so much love,,,,beautifulllll
@tackychic66 Oh, don't even get me started...I don't get it either with Alina Somova. Ekaterina Kondaurova is far more pleasing to the eye and soul, as is Yevgenia Obratsova.
Wonderful - her legs are just beautiful and she has great presence and quality. I hope we can see her in more major roles.
Russian school is the best. Wonderful variation.