@@G10-n7f he is 30 but I agree definitely looks younger. He has a RUclips channel which I have followed and I think he even reads as even younger there. Although 30 is not exactly young for a ballet dancer it’s also a time in which they can be in there absolute prime so I’m glad to see he’s getting his chance at this age.
My hats off to these dancers!! Such dedication to the art, and total commitment! His form is beautiful, and he has that ability to look like he flying, just hanging in the air!!
most people do not realize how important is ballet & performing arts impact on humankind, how to deal with our fragile nature and make it worthy. Any criminal intention is having roots there, on feeling fragile, vulnerable, tiny and ...worthless. Trying to keep the body under control for first is the biggest challenge above all. Ballet performers help us realize how far we are from being so ... strong, it's about dealing with our human material nature, yeah, we can build up a better humankind together, hanging on things that make life worth living
So proud of him! He has come such a long way! I always have so much respect for people who are truly passionate about what they are doing, and are willing to sacrifice anything just to achieve their goals. Huge respect for him!
So he has been in the US for ten years! Houston has been welcoming to Asian dancers since Mao's Last Dancer joined the company. And I was glad to see Sara Mearns is still dancing, 20 years or more since she was chosen for Swan Lake at 19.
Congratulations! In so far as ballet is a global phenomenon, I hope we can incorporate Chinese balletic influences in some future NYCB offerings. I'd hate to think that all Chinese ballet has to offer is technique! Surely not!
@@chrislieu6757 I don’t think that’s what the commenter meant. He just meant representation matters. I don’t think there is affirmative actions in the ballet world.
@@bchui2000 Some people have replaced the hierarchy of merit with the hierarchy of identity. There is a very real movement to eliminate blind auditions. I can celebrate diversity if it is achieved through merit not in spite of merit, I don't think my sentiments are universal.
In my opinion,The performing arts programs in Houston is one of the best in the country, No consolation price, au contraire, is a huge platform. Case in point, he is where he is because of it.
Houston Ballet is unquestionably a top top world class company. There’s an argument to be made that it’s the best classical company in the country (and this is coming from someone whose favorite company is NYCB!).
Congratulations, To Chun Wai Chan! Your Dance Moves, are So Delightfully Natural! So Glad your Parents, agreed To Send you To Profesdional Ballet Dancing School! You are Working with A Team of Fine Americans, and I Can See, they Absolutely, DOTE, Over you! AIM HIGH! The Sky is your Limit, Bud! I Wish you Great Success!
He’s anti-gravity in many ways…making a life choice at 12 in a written disclaimer of being responsible for his own choice set the stage. Hope he can write a memoir one day - a journey similar and yet different to Mao’s last dancer.
I doubt it. That’s what lifting your own body in a million different ways each day does to it. I’m not sure lifting weights or using resistance bands would engage even half the muscles that dancers regularly use.
Chinese son: "Mom, dad, I became the first Chinese principal dancer at the NYC Ballet." Chinese parents: "But you're still not the best ballet dancer in the world."
He so handsome too....
What a journey! I know his parents and I still remember him when he was only 3 years old.
Lovely!
How old is he anyway? because he seems young which is an accomplishment considering he’s a principal dancer now.
@@G10-n7f he is 30 but I agree definitely looks younger. He has a RUclips channel which I have followed and I think he even reads as even younger there. Although 30 is not exactly young for a ballet dancer it’s also a time in which they can be in there absolute prime so I’m glad to see he’s getting his chance at this age.
@@chocolatesouljah oh absolutely, congratulations to him.
@@G10-n7f yes! I’m glad you agree! And ditto on the congratulations!
I was lucky enough to see Chun Wei Chan perform at the Houston Ballet on my birthday a few years back. He’s brilliant 🥰
He is not brilliant and ballet brilliance and embarassing Houston ballet do not go together
He's phenomenal. His form is perfection and his technique immediately draws you in.
and his personality and his appearance.
Congratulations to Chun Wai Chan! He is an absolutely beautiful dancer! ❤❤❤
My hats off to these dancers!! Such dedication to the art, and total commitment! His form is beautiful, and he has that ability to look like he flying, just hanging in the air!!
He is brilliant. Perfect ! Even his English is excellent. I am so proud of him!! Congratulations!
He is handsome… very handsome
Why do I cry see this man so proud of you man.
most people do not realize how important is ballet & performing arts impact on humankind, how to deal with our fragile nature and make it worthy. Any criminal intention is having roots there, on feeling fragile, vulnerable, tiny and ...worthless. Trying to keep the body under control for first is the biggest challenge above all. Ballet performers help us realize how far we are from being so ... strong, it's about dealing with our human material nature, yeah, we can build up a better humankind together, hanging on things that make life worth living
I’m so happy for him. He is clearly very talented and charismatic.
So proud of him! He has come such a long way! I always have so much respect for people who are truly passionate about what they are doing, and are willing to sacrifice anything just to achieve their goals. Huge respect for him!
This is amazing! He’s broken through 🥹 he’s so handsome 🥰
Oh my word!! Just these short segments of him at rehearsal or performing! Stunning!
He’s beautiful. Congratulations to him!
This story made me cry! So excited for him
So cool. He is so elegant and talented. Nice to see him dancing with Sara Mearns also. 🌟🌟
His charisma and sincerity 👍🏻
Congratulations Chun, he’s also good looking
What a great story and love the diversity even seen in the world of ballet
He is mesmerizing 🙆🏻♀️
I've performed with him and it's so crazy to see him on TV!!!
Congratulations to him! So well deserved!!
Congratulations to him! Very well done!
So he has been in the US for ten years! Houston has been welcoming to Asian dancers since Mao's Last Dancer joined the company. And I was glad to see Sara Mearns is still dancing, 20 years or more since she was chosen for Swan Lake at 19.
Congratulations Chun!!! Well deserved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What-a-beautiful-dancer!
4:23 “I think I would say this is my second home and I enjoy the life here so much.”
Mr Chun is charmingly diplomatic.
There was no need for that question. He really answered the question well.
Chun Wai Chan is truly a blessing to the world of dance and to our world as well. ❤️
This is phenomenal! Loved seeing him last month!
OMG I love this so much!! Congratulations Chun Wai Chan, well deserved!!! ❤
He is beautiful 💎
Congrats Chun Wai Chan!
This is amazing. I have been following him on anoher RUclips channel since 2019. And now look at this. Amazing.
I'm absolutely certain he is extremely talented but I gotta say that derrière looks just simply amazing.
Right!!! Very tight, very firm!
Ha ha sheesh
And he has the best legs in the biz. Harder to see them in this video but look at some of his old Chunner studio or Harper Watters/Pre Show videos
How wonderful! Best of luck to him.
CONGRATS MR. CHAN !!!
Loved him. Such a beautiful soul. So gifted.
Congratulations! In so far as ballet is a global phenomenon, I hope we can incorporate Chinese balletic influences in some future NYCB offerings. I'd hate to think that all Chinese ballet has to offer is technique! Surely not!
Congratulations! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
So happy for him!!
I'm not sure people realize what a huge deal this is. NYC ballet is so renowned
Lovely person. First saw him on Instagram and Became a huge fan.
He seems to be a really nice guy. Diversity does make it better.
What is "it"?
He does seem really nice, so we shouldn't cheapen his humanity with the "diversity" crap.
Can we just say he was the best available dancer or do have to say he was a diversity hire?
@@chrislieu6757 I don’t think that’s what the commenter meant. He just meant representation matters. I don’t think there is affirmative actions in the ballet world.
@@bchui2000 Some people have replaced the hierarchy of merit with the hierarchy of identity. There is a very real movement to eliminate blind auditions. I can celebrate diversity if it is achieved through merit not in spite of merit, I don't think my sentiments are universal.
“I never thought about it because it was so big to think about”
Congratulations! So proud of you.
Congratulations! Well deserved.
Iconic and inspirational so proud of Asian Americans and dance ✨💚
In my opinion,The performing arts programs in Houston is one of the best in the country, No consolation price, au contraire, is a huge platform. Case in point, he is where he is because of it.
Pao using fancy words such as *au contraire* , awwww !
Houston Ballet is unquestionably a top top world class company. There’s an argument to be made that it’s the best classical company in the country (and this is coming from someone whose favorite company is NYCB!).
Congratularions to both Chin Wei Chan and NYC Ballet!🥂
So proud of you! Can’t wait to see him live on stage in New York!
Good job young man👏🏻👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿🤩😍👏🏾👏🏼👏🏻👏🏿
He is really amazing performer, apart from he looks like a humble human
He dodged the question if he’s American. Great response! Congrats on what he accomplished.
I felt like a schoolgirl with the giggles when he said the guy was preparing for the nutcracker. (Yes, I am obviously immature). 🤭
He’s amazing!! I hope to see him one day.
I love this 💗💗💗 So inspiring! And Christina is so good at ballet as well!
very risky sport and hats off to the bloke.
so happy for him!!!
Bravo excellence
It’s about time ! He’s fabulous
This is amazing! Congrats to his hard work & success!
this is amazing! this is what makes new york new york!
Very, very polished gentleman!!
Love his techniques
TALENTED YOUNG MAN, BEST TO HIM.
Bravo!
Great segment @CBSMornings!
Bravo Mr Chan. 👏🏽
Brava Ms.Ruffini! 💐
he is incredible dancers and light on his feet
I love this story, and I can’t wait to see him perform.
Yees! Good for them. 😍😍
Just 10 years, to the top! This the charming of NYC.
Woo-Hoo!!! Congratulations!!!
Chan and Yuanyuan Tan are my favorite.
Congratulations 👏👏
Love this guy’s excitement for his kraft.
He’s amazing
Congratulations, To Chun Wai Chan! Your Dance Moves, are So Delightfully Natural!
So Glad your Parents, agreed To Send you To Profesdional Ballet Dancing School!
You are Working with A Team of Fine Americans, and I Can See, they Absolutely, DOTE, Over you! AIM HIGH! The Sky is your Limit, Bud! I Wish you Great Success!
💙🌏💙🌎💙🌍💙OMG …. Sooo Handsome💙🙏💙Reminds me of Baryshnikov 💙🙏💙Thank You💙🙏💙
So proud of him omg 😍
Very beautiful and great 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🙌🏾💃💃💃💃
Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊
He’s anti-gravity in many ways…making a life choice at 12 in a written disclaimer of being responsible for his own choice set the stage. Hope he can write a memoir one day - a journey similar and yet different to Mao’s last dancer.
Bro has some serious bone structure
He's so handsome ❤
This is amazing
Chun Wei Chan 加油！👏👏👏👍👍👍
Great! It's like Nathan Chen has a distant cousin who can do phenomenal Ballet. So proud of Chun Wai Chan 陈镇威
BEAUTIFUL 🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽
Hope they bring back CBS. morning Saturdays on CBS news channel..its my source of news for the week, as I work a full shift on weekdays
He is really handsome! 😊
Wow, his muscles are so impressive. Do they have to work out at gyms too like rigorously other than ballet training?
I doubt it. That’s what lifting your own body in a million different ways each day does to it. I’m not sure lifting weights or using resistance bands would engage even half the muscles that dancers regularly use.
He’s so charming
Super cool! Represent!!
Congrats
I’ve been following him since Houston. He’s funny!
Omg, so proud of him!
Congratulations!
CYA from the New York City ballet. Excited for chun, but hope things have changed there for the other dancers too.
What has been/ was happening?
Chinese son: "Mom, dad, I became the first Chinese principal dancer at the NYC Ballet."
Chinese parents: "But you're still not the best ballet dancer in the world."
😂😂. Damn Chinese parents. I laugh but I’m not sure this attitude is a good thing
Ballet my not have the same energy of like hip-hop, but it's awesome and even fun. The Nutcracker is also my favorite Ballet and Christmas story