I met him last week and he is one of the most inspiring individuals around . The Queensland Ballet is most fortunate to have his directorship & creative vision .
Fabulous! Just bursting with character & brio. He was even better than I'd expected. Janie P. was a gorgeous, strong, supple, vivacious & dramatic dancer, who would've been a jewel in the crown of any of the top companies at the time. I always felt she didn't get the level of attention & acclaim she deserved, due to dancing primarily with the Geneva and Houston ballets (both excellent co.s at the time, but not as widely known or high-profile as ABT, NYCB, Royal, POB, Joffrey, Stuttgart, or even Natl. Ballet of Canada or Béjart's XXième Siècle. A friend who worked w. her in Geneva adored her personally, portraying her as completely down to earth, with no pretension, a great sense of humor & a big heart. Wish I could've seen her dance more. Ben Stevenson is truly a great artist, teacher & director. He's developed so many wonderful dancers, including many dancing now in his Texas Ballet Theater. THANKS for posting this!
Wow! so very lucky to have miss Janie parker teach the black swan variation at our dance studio this sumer! I love this video. She was an amazingly beautiful dancer then and is a great teacher now!
É lindo vê esse grande bailarino dançando e saber que nada foi fácil pra ele . Esse moço é um exemplo , nasceu de família humilde mas cheia de honra . Seus pais eram pobres tinham muitos filhos mas souberem amar e educar a cada um deles . Um artista merecedor de muitos aplausos !
@@loveispatient0808 You can see for yourself, there are clips of him dancing in a film as well the whole film and you can judge by yourself. To me he was. Just type in Mao's Last Dancer
damn that dude is fluid. not like some men who dance like it's a gymnastics routine or something. excellent book by the way, was written by Cunxin, Mao's Last Dancer. I recommend it to all young male dancers especially.
@rafyful I stand corrected. Well, then I amend my comment to say "That's strength. I would like to see all those powerlifters attempt these lifts." And might I add, with the grace and fluidity of Li Cunxin. Better?
I read his book, I watched his movie, I watched his dance, I hope to meet him in person someday. It is just so so inspiring.
I met him last week and he is one of the most inspiring individuals around . The Queensland Ballet is most fortunate to have his directorship & creative vision .
He is so strong. Powerful.
Fabulous! Just bursting with character & brio. He was even better than I'd expected. Janie P. was a gorgeous, strong, supple, vivacious & dramatic dancer, who would've been a jewel in the crown of any of the top companies at the time. I always felt she didn't get the level of attention & acclaim she deserved, due to dancing primarily with the Geneva and Houston ballets (both excellent co.s at the time, but not as widely known or high-profile as ABT, NYCB, Royal, POB, Joffrey, Stuttgart, or even Natl. Ballet of Canada or Béjart's XXième Siècle. A friend who worked w. her in Geneva adored her personally, portraying her as completely down to earth, with no pretension, a great sense of humor & a big heart. Wish I could've seen her dance more.
Ben Stevenson is truly a great artist, teacher & director. He's developed so many wonderful dancers, including many dancing now in his Texas Ballet Theater. THANKS for posting this!
Wonderful! I agree that Parker is a marvellous dancer and am surprised we haven't heard more of her.
Thanks for posting.
both awesome!
Wow! so very lucky to have miss Janie parker teach the black swan variation at our dance studio this sumer! I love this video. She was an amazingly beautiful dancer then and is a great teacher now!
Thank you Ben Stevenson. Thank you!
She is amazingly good at that creative choreography!
Mao's Last Dancer * so inspiring...
Absolutely marvelous❤️👍🏽
É lindo vê esse grande bailarino dançando e saber que nada foi fácil pra ele . Esse moço é um exemplo , nasceu de família humilde mas cheia de honra . Seus pais eram pobres tinham muitos filhos mas souberem amar e educar a cada um deles . Um artista merecedor de muitos aplausos !
they were wonderful dancers. I saw them at the Wortham theater in different ballets.
Very beautiful.
wooww how did you even get this video!! this is a history!! amazing!
i love it, thank you so much for posting!
Oh, so wish you had more to share with us. Janie Parker...stunning!! Would love to see some footage of her in Sleeping Beauty.
Have you watched that film? THe dancer that played Li is amazing.
Yes, he was fantastic,he should be more famous as an actor and dancer, he was perfect
@@BytomGirl was he handsome?
@@loveispatient0808 You can see for yourself, there are clips of him dancing in a film as well the whole film and you can judge by yourself. To me he was. Just type in Mao's Last Dancer
Yes! Chi Cao was an Excellent choice in depicting Li❤️
@@BytomGirl I agree!😄
Janie Parker was an amazing dancer!
Indeed she is, both are amazing dancers, and such a great partnership!
Janie Parker is do skilled and graceful.
Thank you.
We are welcome! thanks for watching...
I have met Lea Cunxin. He is so amazing.
damn that dude is fluid. not like some men who dance like it's a gymnastics routine or something. excellent book by the way, was written by Cunxin, Mao's Last Dancer. I recommend it to all young male dancers especially.
Maravillosooo!!!! :D Wonderfllllllll!!!! :D
gostaria e assistir ao vivo , os dois são fantásticos!!!
@rafyful I stand corrected.
Well, then I amend my comment to say "That's strength. I would like to see all those powerlifters attempt these lifts." And might I add, with the grace and fluidity of Li Cunxin. Better?
I know him! He's the guy who wrote Mao's Last Dancer book!
Wow!!
Maravilhoso
probably my fav version of esmeralda! this dude is my hero, best part? gotta be 4:56
Espetacular. Som muito baixo
That's strength. I'd like to see all those body builders attempt these lifts.
BR hau