I’m here to say that Michaela Mabinty DePrince was one of the best Ballerinas of our generation and we are all feeling the weight of this massive loss. We love you Mabinty and we are so blessed to have witnessed both your artistry and your humanity. Thank you God for her time here amongst us!
Gymnastics, tennis, ice skating, ballet. I'm glad I lived to see these barriers come down. I'm almost 70. As someone who loved ballet, but knew/felt there was no place for me, I'm just glad I lived to see change. Now if there could just be love, good will and peace in our entire world.....I could go to my grave happy. Aaron & Michaela, wonderful performance! Good luck in your careers.
Michaela is now 20 years old and dancing with the prestigious Dutch National Ballet where she is a coryphee (demisoloist). She will be dancing the principal role of (adult) Clara/Sugar Plum Fairy in the company's production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King on December 28 & December 31, 2015.
Such an indomitable dancer and human being. I loved and delighted in her triumphs since seeing her in First Position and then catching glimpses of her in videos and photo challenges. Pure joy and stunning dancer with those extensions and control...a powerhouse. That someone like her after surviving so much heartbreak, trauma yet rising above it all is taken so suddenly and so young is still hard to wrap my brain around. Her life was a true gift to the world and though I sorely miss that smile, she's left a lasting legacy for generations to come. She was an angel and now she "dances with angels". Rest in peace and power sweet Michaela.
My friend and I were very lucky to register and be admitted to a masterclass given by Michaela DePrince in London a few years ago! Incredible dancer and class ⭐️🌈🙏🎶🥰😍
They are both fantastic. And have great chemistry tgt. I literally can't take my eyes off Aaron when he is doing the variation. Michaela captures the character of Kitri brilliantly. Lovely performance
They are fantastic together! Beautiful chemistry and synchronisation... hope they can dance together again! They both shine pure joy. Micheala's lines are just stunning and she is so effortless. She was born to dance.
Absolutely delightful. I remembered her from seeing "First Position" and am glad to see she's continued with Dutch National. Haven't seen Smyth before but holy cow! And I liked their energy together. Thx for posting!
Triple and quadruple pirouettes in the variation, just amazing...I'm sorry you are not among us mere mortals anymore, you left a brilliant mark Michaela. Rest In Peace beautiful princess.
BRAVO!!BRAVISSIMO!!! VIVA AARON SMYTH!!! I am puzzled as to why I have never heard of you!!! You are a fantastic Danseur with the most beautiful en dedans pirouettes since Vladimir Vasiliev. There's fantastic display here of clean academia training reminiscent of the Ballet Nacional de CUBA and in which 90% of the pas de deux which is based on the Alonso version. I look forward to experiencing your spirit in other posts!!!! LOVED this Kitri and the insouciance she brings to it. She needs work on the "Spotting", but she's world class. BRAVO!!!
My heart is broken. When I first saw Michaela on "Dancing With The Stars" I purchased her book I wanted to know everything about this talented young lady. My dream was to become a professional dancer. Praying for her sister and the rest of the family. May Michaela and mom RIP😢😢😢
People have a right to their opinions and to express them. It's silly to say if we don't dance we can't critique someone's performance. People should only be concerned with their own critique, not telling others what their critique should be.
flawless! Perfect! I am very happy to see this video ... Just so we know the art of dancers as technical and fill our eyes with tears, with their stories through dance! The Michaela is a warrior, wonderful, Diva. And Aaron is a prince congratulated for there to give us this gift ... Congratulations!
Bless her parents for rescuing her from that horrible, loveless place, and for supporting and encouraging her dream of becoming a ballerina. Certainly Ms DePrince will only improve with age. Hopefully she will develop the "soft arms" necessary for expressive dancing.
Her arms may not be as expressive as they could be but they’re not anything some topnotch coaching couldn’t fix. Even Paloma Herrera’s arthritic arms were improved after the coaches at ABT worked ceaselessly and tirelessly on her.
This is a stunning performance. I was awed and amazed by the virtuosity of their techniques the both of them. I saw Michaela DePrince in a documentary (not sure if it was First Position or not) but she was stunning and beautiful. What an accomplished dancer and her danseur is no slouch either - he is a fine dancer. I wish them both luck as they continue to grow and advance in this wonderful art.
Great job guys! Its great to see young people doing amazing things and spending their time perfecting what they are destine to do! Beautiful to the both of you guys!
My heart is broken upon learning of the death of Micaela Mabinty DePrince. Am glad I lived to see more Black ballerinas in the spotlight. Many condolences.
Gorgeous dancing! This isn’t my favorite ballet piece so I don’t watch it often, but I wanted to see Michaela dance in this role. She did a beautiful job, and so did you, Mr. Smyth! Your jumps are fabulous!
Simply divine! Aaron your partnering skills are fantastic and your dancing is to die for! Your fuettes are stunning! I can watch this over and over...any chance you will be making a return to the States any time soon?
Oh WOW!!!! I just stumbled upon this GORGEOUS, STUNNING, AMAZING Don Q variation. This was sublime to watch... Seriously I've seen this done many times (I *LOVE* ballet!!) I found this because I was trying to see if there was anything relatively recent of Micheala dancing...and I saw this video (which I know is old, but it was new to me) and I'm so glad I clicked to watch this magical, exquisitely danced variation!! BRAVA!!! BRAVA!!!👏👏👏👏👏
It’s either the Cape Town audience are not used to watching ballet, or they’re being very polite. If these fabulous artists were performing in Cuba, the audience would be roaring and shrieking with approval from start to finish.
It is proper to be silent and take in every moment by watching intently, never making a sound until the very end only then making very loud noise with voices and applauses of great delight and satisfaction.
I’m here to say that Michaela Mabinty DePrince was one of the best Ballerinas of our generation and we are all feeling the weight of this massive loss. We love you Mabinty and we are so blessed to have witnessed both your artistry and your humanity. Thank you God for her time here amongst us!
Agree. So sad at the loss
rest in power, michaela, you legend ❤
@@discountviolinist491 we will miss her !!
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She was a MIRACLE of ballet, & her loss in incalculable!
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Gymnastics, tennis, ice skating, ballet. I'm glad I lived to see these barriers come down. I'm almost 70. As someone who loved ballet, but knew/felt there was no place for me, I'm just glad I lived to see change. Now if there could just be love, good will and peace in our entire world.....I could go to my grave happy. Aaron & Michaela, wonderful performance! Good luck in your careers.
Jj thank you very much
My heart is broken! Thank you Mabinty for showing the world that no matter what someone says that you can be whatever you can be, if given a chance.
She was such a gift to the world! my first inspiration I saw myself in. I’m so glad I got to meet her.
Rest well Michaela 🌹🖤
Such a gifted and beautiful dancer taken from us too soon. We will miss you Michaela ❤❤❤
Her turns, her points, her extensions. So perfect
Rest in peace beautiful Michaela♥️🪽
Michaela is now 20 years old and dancing with the prestigious Dutch National Ballet where she is a coryphee (demisoloist). She will be dancing the principal role of (adult) Clara/Sugar Plum Fairy in the company's production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King on December 28 & December 31, 2015.
Chubby Bunny I think she’s a soloist now!!!
@@unfabulouslyfabulous yeah she's one rank below the main title of the company :)
Rest in power and peace, dear child! ❤
You are loved and missed! 🙏🏻🪽
Tears as I watched. She was special and he was obviously a great partner, they looked stunning together. Such a sad loss.
Such an indomitable dancer and human being. I loved and delighted in her triumphs since seeing her in First Position and then catching glimpses of her in videos and photo challenges. Pure joy and stunning dancer with those extensions and control...a powerhouse. That someone like her after surviving so much heartbreak, trauma yet rising above it all is taken so suddenly and so young is still hard to wrap my brain around. Her life was a true gift to the world and though I sorely miss that smile, she's left a lasting legacy for generations to come. She was an angel and now she "dances with angels". Rest in peace and power sweet Michaela.
Michaela and Aaron are like shining stars. Beautiful performance from both.
gpopov777 aww thank you!! Blessings to you!!
My friend and I were very lucky to register and be admitted to a masterclass given by Michaela DePrince in London a few years ago! Incredible dancer and class ⭐️🌈🙏🎶🥰😍
There is no need for me to say anything. Everyone has said it for me. What a blessing she was for us.❤❤❤
I wish they didn't put that red-light in the back ground. It makes it harder to see
They are both fantastic. And have great chemistry tgt. I literally can't take my eyes off Aaron when he is doing the variation. Michaela captures the character of Kitri brilliantly. Lovely performance
She was perfection. RIP beautiful dancer❤❤❤
Her leaps are gorgeous!
Micahela you are an inspirational dancer. You dance beautifully x
Aaron & Michaela look beautiful!!!
They are fantastic together! Beautiful chemistry and synchronisation... hope they can dance together again! They both shine pure joy. Micheala's lines are just stunning and she is so effortless. She was born to dance.
Cannot be better. She is a star!!!!!!!!!
Her turns look like the little dolls inside the music box...wow.
Exactly what I thought!
Bravo! Such a loss to the world. I'm glad you were able to dance and do what you loved. I'm so sorry that you have left this world. Bless you
Y'all......they are INSANE. PERIODTTTT
Absolutely delightful. I remembered her from seeing "First Position" and am glad to see she's continued with Dutch National. Haven't seen Smyth before but holy cow! And I liked their energy together. Thx for posting!
minissa2009 aw thank you so much xxx
How were you partnered up? Aren't you with Joffrey?
Her interpretation is different and magical may your spirit live on you will return
Triple and quadruple pirouettes in the variation, just amazing...I'm sorry you are not among us mere mortals anymore, you left a brilliant mark Michaela. Rest In Peace beautiful princess.
BRAVO!!BRAVISSIMO!!!
VIVA AARON SMYTH!!!
I am puzzled as to why I have never heard of you!!! You are a fantastic Danseur with the most beautiful en dedans pirouettes since Vladimir Vasiliev. There's fantastic display here of clean academia training reminiscent of the Ballet Nacional de CUBA and in which 90% of the pas de deux which is based on the Alonso version. I look forward to experiencing your spirit in other posts!!!!
LOVED this Kitri and the insouciance she brings to it. She needs work on the "Spotting", but she's world class. BRAVO!!!
MrQbenDanny aww thank you so much you’re so kind :)
Their lines are so beautiful ❤️😍 and I love their precision 🤩❤️🔥💯 such elegant form 😍❤️🔥💯
I love their spot and holds
The orchestra is amazing 😍🤩
I'm so happy my mom exposed me to this culture as a child
These two are lovely and what a joy Michaela is to watch her unique warmth and energy! Beautiful.
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When u watch a dancer n u disappear into her world she is truly a blessing.
Michaela De Prince est une sublime danseuse.
I wished there were more videos of her online! There's so little! Give me more videos of this girl because she is amazing!!!
Wow. How beautiful can beautiful get. Michaela wonderful wonderful.
The way she floats across the stage😍😍
This pas de deux was PERFECT !
¿Cada cuando nace una Michaela De Prince? todo perfecto 😍😍😍 espero en otra vida tener un poco de su talento
My heart is broken. When I first saw Michaela on "Dancing With The Stars" I purchased her book I wanted to know everything about this talented young lady. My dream was to become a professional dancer. Praying for her sister and the rest of the family. May Michaela and mom RIP😢😢😢
Stunning and flawless, All of you critics, please put your video on RUclips and let us judge that! Otherwise, find compliments to post. Thanks.
People have a right to their opinions and to express them. It's silly to say if we don't dance we can't critique someone's performance. People should only be concerned with their own critique, not telling others what their critique should be.
Brenda Anne Du Faur I have to agree with you
amazing..this is something I dreamed of being but never could be..proud to be from Salone
I love the skin color difference . It gives something special like in a fairy tale ... realy beautiful
2020 and I'm still inspired by this dance.😍
Stunnig!!! 💖💖 beeeautiful thecnic and artistic quality!
Great dancers!! I loved them.
Amazing dancers. Aaron Smyth wonderful and Michaela De Prince, exquisite.
Just beautiful dear Michaela! Love you and your persistence!
ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING AND BEAUTIFUL!
Well done !! you are so talented
God bless you both .🌹😍
Aww thank you! Blessings to you xx
flawless! Perfect! I am very happy to see this video ... Just so we know the art of dancers as technical and fill our eyes with tears, with their stories through dance! The Michaela is a warrior, wonderful, Diva. And Aaron is a prince congratulated for there to give us this gift ... Congratulations!
the best ballet of the world. thank you
Wow, What a performance. pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing.
I saw Rudolph Nureyev in 1971 in this . What a memory
Two amazing dancers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great performance!!!!!!!!!!! Love!!!!!!!!
Thank you for a beautiful performance.
Both dancers are way too good.
Great job👍
That was astoundingly good!! So much energy and control at the same time
almost cried! soooo beautiful
This us exceptional ive seen it danced many times her interpretation😊 is magical😊😊
Bless her parents for rescuing her from that horrible, loveless place, and for supporting and encouraging her dream of becoming a ballerina.
Certainly Ms DePrince will only improve with age. Hopefully she will develop the "soft arms" necessary for expressive dancing.
Her arms may not be as expressive as they could be but they’re not anything some topnotch coaching couldn’t fix. Even Paloma Herrera’s arthritic arms were improved after the coaches at ABT worked ceaselessly and tirelessly on her.
steemdup well I think see was beautiful! So keep your disrespect within your compliment to yourself!
She has everything she needs, exemplified and beautiful. Her dance at age 14 was a tad better than this performance.
This is a stunning performance. I was awed and amazed by the virtuosity of their techniques the both of them. I saw Michaela DePrince in a documentary (not sure if it was First Position or not) but she was stunning and beautiful. What an accomplished dancer and her danseur is no slouch either - he is a fine dancer. I wish them both luck as they continue to grow and advance in this wonderful art.
Mr. Aaron is amazing.😍😍😍He, himself, is a great dancer and moreover he always leads his ballerina to dance better.💖💖💖
She really makes it look so easy!
Great job guys! Its great to see young people doing amazing things and spending their time perfecting what they are destine to do! Beautiful to the both of you guys!
Excellent!!!
My heart is broken upon learning of the death of Micaela Mabinty DePrince. Am glad I lived to see more Black ballerinas in the spotlight. Many condolences.
Beautiful! RIP Ms DePrince 💚
Wow, he is excellent and strong. A pleasure to watch.
Gorgeous dancing! This isn’t my favorite ballet piece so I don’t watch it often, but I wanted to see Michaela dance in this role. She did a beautiful job, and so did you, Mr. Smyth! Your jumps are fabulous!
She is amazing !!! Wow
une vraie princesse du ballet, quelle grâce infinie ; RIP
Great job guys!!! Saw michaela in a documentary about youth America .. Love to see people succeed ..
Simply divine! Aaron your partnering skills are fantastic and your dancing is to die for! Your fuettes are stunning! I can watch this over and over...any chance you will be making a return to the States any time soon?
wonderful performance - Michaela, you are strong inside and out ... you're inspiring !
I was struck by the communication between these two. They make a wonderful team.
I know this is such an old comment but I just found this video and you are so right! The way Aaron is so attentive, it's like they're connected!
Simply awe inspiring. Form, Control, in command of the music. Defies words
Peace & Love 💕
Very individual performance..well done..her own style to it...
they are BOTH so fierce
Wonderful! Thank you so much!
I adore her and her dancing!
Bravo to both. It continues to be so exciting to watch your careers develop. Best wishes for this new season!!!
I luv art and gymnastic training. Our schools and communities need to engage our youth in training, creates good citizens.
So graceful and beautiful ❤
This was simply... Exquisite 💕💕
You extraordinary beautiful dancing souls 🥹thank you 🙏♥️
Bellísima...ya descansó y dejó huella
soooo great. I love it!
Oh WOW!!!! I just stumbled upon this GORGEOUS, STUNNING, AMAZING Don Q variation. This was sublime to watch... Seriously I've seen this done many times (I *LOVE* ballet!!) I found this because I was trying to see if there was anything relatively recent of Micheala dancing...and I saw this video (which I know is old, but it was new to me) and I'm so glad I clicked to watch this magical, exquisitely danced variation!! BRAVA!!! BRAVA!!!👏👏👏👏👏
There's so much joy in this fantastic performance! Love it! Love it! Two amazing artists!🌻🎉☀️
Wowww Michaela u've come very far...loved you since I saw First Position. I also adore your parents, thay are super parents for me loved them both!
I love Aaron!!!
It’s either the Cape Town audience are not used to watching ballet, or they’re being very polite. If these fabulous artists were performing in Cuba, the audience would be roaring and shrieking with approval from start to finish.
It is proper to be silent and take in every moment by watching intently, never making a sound until the very end only then making very loud noise with voices and applauses of great delight and satisfaction.
Bravvoooo I was touched watching you. Thank you 🍀🍀
The Kitri variation is the most strongly danced I’ve EVER seen. Brava!
And with this, beauty rains upon the Earth~ Love it!!
lovely, just lovely RIP
I cried! It was so amazing!
Wow! Amazing!