i love that she didn’t wreck the timing. i’ve seen so many dancers who do this variation beautifully but absolutely go off on timing. props to you melanie!

@Olivia_Bennet

7 ай бұрын

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@ChristenSapnas

7 ай бұрын

This is what stood out to me too! She had so much personal style and extra difficulty, yet it didn’t feel off like many do. Easily, this was the best choreography I have ever seen for this and she makes me so jealous at what a beautiful dancer she is. ❤

@mamaboocee

7 ай бұрын

I have to agree. There was nothing off as far as timing on this - what a pleasure she is to watch!

@ThatWeirdo04

7 ай бұрын

She was doing great until the developpes, she completely lost the beat in that last section

@shireads2954

6 ай бұрын

Ummmmm she did wreck the timing on every last develope. The rest was spot on, but that's the part where timing is most vital and noticeable.

I couldn’t tell that she was working hard until I saw her step off! It just looked so easy and that is why Melanie is so special.

Man, she looked so tired at the end, it made me a little sad!! Melanie is a tough woman, she’s so talented and I have never seen her look so exhausted. It’s such a difficult variation. She never let on for one second during the performance though and THAT is what makes a dancer a GREAT dancer.

@Lucky9_9

7 ай бұрын

It’s like seeing the soul leave her body through her eyes. 🥺 What gets me is how graceful she is dancing, and then she immediately shifts to moving like an older woman who is hurting from just growing older.. Like, is she really hiding all of that pain while she’s doing all of that performance? Man… I hope she gets the physical and emotional respite she needs to heal herself 😫❤❤❤

@KateCarew

7 ай бұрын

@@Lucky9_9 so many dancers flop like that the second they’re not dancing, Tessa does it too, this was the most extreme I’ve seen from these girls…she just looked so depleted and I hope she doesn’t burn out. Dancers push themselves so hard, it’s not the teachers, they push too but to be a dancer is to be a perfectionist and they are their own worst critics. She looked so demoralized it made my heart ache…truth is, it is so much pain, and the body feels wrecked, when you’re not dancing you should be focused on recovery. Icing and resting. The muscles can only take so much and it’s brutal. She’ll get injured if she keeps pushing then it’s over. They have such a short window to have a career as an actual dancer, they have to be careful. One injury can end it all. Martha Graham said "a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." Obviously you can teach and choreograph etc, but they do this out of passion and love…they sacrifice so much. It’s tragic seeing a dancer develop a condition or sustain an injury.

@amandah2935

7 ай бұрын

We have no idea how many hours she danced that day, that week, etc. These dancers train so hard. I’m sure they get worn out!

@andream9470

7 ай бұрын

I know she's had a cold recently, it's possible she's still getting over it

@Dcc333

7 ай бұрын

​@KateCarew you can see when she's walking away her arches completely fall and turn in.

I have watched several ballerinas dance Esmeralda but this one ABSOLUTELY NAILED it over the top with her spinning abilities. The choreography of the original is slow and could have added more steps to make it more exciting to watch which this dancer did! I applaud her sense of timing and pushing the envelope as well!!!

@dianachali7296

7 ай бұрын

Hazlo tu...yaaa iba cansada...todo esto es mucho esfuerzo..eso lo sabe solo la gente q bailo alguna vez.

Best version on the internet, and better than most I've seen live! I can't stand when ballerinas think the music doesn't apply to them and they dance like there is no beat to match with those tambourine hits or kicks. THANK YOU FOR A SUPERB PERFEORMNCE!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@marynoonan6111

7 ай бұрын

I agree. Why do so many of them dance superbly but out of time? It’s like they’ve got a different metronome going on?

@dronesclubhighjinks

7 ай бұрын

I’m not a dancer, so I don’t know, but maybe the ballerinas you’re criticizing are just not able to stick to the music as well as Melanie did. Maybe it’s inability instead of arrogance? By the way, speaking of sticking to the beat, there is a brilliant video called “why the music in Cats (2019) is worse than you think“ from a channel called Sideways. The Director told the orchestra to keep up with the singer as the singer should set the pace. Seriously. This Sideways chap is obviously very knowledgable about music. The deconstruction and analysis are probably very accurate (judging from the comments) and also very funny even to someone with me with little knowledge, but a love for a good, justified rant. ❤

@TwoSetViolinEdits

7 ай бұрын

@@dronesclubhighjinksyou always follow the soloist. As a classical musician, it’s just how it works. And no, it’s not inability. It’s intentional. They do it to show off their balance and skills. But many forget that ballet isn’t JUST skills. Musicality, elegance, grace, emotions, and so many more are part of ballet

@madeline2282

7 ай бұрын

​@@marynoonan6111 having done this variation; it's just hard to play a tambourine above your head with your foot 😅 you're either so focused on technique that you get the foot wacks wrong or you get those in time but you rush the movement. It's not that dancers don't hear that they're off, I think they're just more concerned with their placement and technique and it only takes a fraction of a second to be out of time. That's what makes this variation so difficult, even if the choreography isn't very advanced

@dronesclubhighjinks

7 ай бұрын

@@TwoSetViolinEdits thank you very much for your reply! I’ve learned something new. 🙏💕

Her center of gravity is absolutely astonishing!

She’s phenomenal! It’s such a pleasure to watch Melanie’s dancing, it always looks so magical✨💖✨

@JosedeJezeus

7 ай бұрын

I’m so happy these dancers are getting more attention because if social media. ❤

Melanie, you are definitely gifted in ballet. There is a saying that "the audience is supposed to see the beauty and movement of a dance, not the effort behind it." You demonstrated that in this dance. I enjoyed watching, and you made it seem easy and effortless. Then, as you're walking off stage, you're huffing, puffing, slouching, and looks like you're about to pass out. My thoughts instantly said "wow there was a lot of work that went into that piece." I applaud your skill👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿.

I love the turns, my goodness! Thr body axis is so perfectly vertical and she just doesnt seem to lose balance! This is all years of hard work!

Her turns are just *impeccable*

Absolutely brilliant! Impeccable timing! Kudos also to the ballet master/mistress that worked on this with her! Just gorgeous

My favorite dancer of this group! Beautiful.

She makes it look so easy and it's not. That's hard what she just did. Bravo Melanie gurl! 👏 👏 👏 ❤❤❤

Flexibility & strength & muscle memory is one thing but w/out musicality many dancers can't cut it. Mel knows the beat & she kicks to it ❤💯.

Melanie you are one of my favourite dancers next to Amber to watch .Exquisite dancers with great artistry and passion that shine thru for your art Well done❤️

I think this is one of my favorite renditions of this variation I've ever seen! So incredible!

Such a beautiful and talented dancer. Go, Melanie!

Умница !!!!!! Дай Бог здоровья девочке . Наш труд адский , не такой , как у других людей . Я---- бывшая балерина, пенсионер уже давно.

@user-zu1en6og3n

7 ай бұрын

Скажите, а почему она бубном в ритм не попадала?!

@Irinasky

7 ай бұрын

Это вариация Медоры из Корсары?

@dronesclubhighjinks

7 ай бұрын

@@user-zu1en6og3n I have absolutely no idea, but a lot of the English comments are praising this dancer’s timing and saying it’s so much better than other ballerinas’ timing. I’m just a casual fan myself.

@DariaTimoshenko-rx3gs

5 ай бұрын

Да, девушка очень одаренная, такое удовольствие смотреть на неё, прекрасные линии, легкость необыкновенная. Но пару раз действительно немного не попадала бубном в ритм,может, устала просто, многие комментаторы отметили здесь, что именно в этом видео она выглядит изможденной в конце танца.

@shchall

4 ай бұрын

​@@Irinaskyэто Эсмеральда.

Mesmerizing, Melanie! 💙 Such strength & grace, perfect timing & control! 💎 Blessed to behold such a beautiful thing! 🔁

So excited to seeing Melanie compete at the Prix de Lausanne next year!

Melanie is a beautiful and talented ballerina. I love to watch her perform. She’s so graceful and full of emotion.

Surprisingly not as many views as this extremely talented woman deserves. Her control and grace is rare, just love to see her smile! Thank you for sharing your gift!!!

Melanie is amazing. Her turns are awesome she is gorgeous ❤

There was once a ballerina who said that ballet is hard as hell but you have to make it look easy as a pie, and mellany did just that. ❤

"Эсмеральда" !!!!❤ Талантливая! Изящная! Нежная!

La Esmeralda variation absolutely BRILLIANT~ BRAVA, TY, Melanie!! I love the peers are supportive cheering her on! TY, EVA, your work is captivating~ I'm obsessed with your channel XO

That was so good Melanie! 🩰

BRAVO Melanie!!!! Esmeralda's variation is very difficult and she is amazing!!! ❤

Love this .Exquisitely danced Melanie ❤️

Браво! Одно из лучших исполнений!❤❤❤

That was exceptional Melanie! Congratulations! ❤️ 🎉👏😃

Я не увидела танец, больше похоже на спорт. Безусловно вращение феноменальное, но где выразительность исполнения?

@user-ol9pf4jb6k

3 ай бұрын

Наденьте очки и увидите

@user-zg1yh4bb7r

3 ай бұрын

​@@user-ol9pf4jb6kзачем хамить? Я тоже увидела набор движений, которые последовательно должны выстроиться в танец. Но самого танца нет. Есть прекрасная техника.

Probably the best dancer of this company

Just stunning

The way she made that second pirouette a whole transition… wowowow 🤩

Am I the only person to get chills when they watch this beautiful and extraordinary dancer?! Brava!🌹

Love seeing Melanie perform. She’s so incredibly talented.

Ela faz parecer fácil ❤

Melanie is lovely!🏆🥇🏆

Amazing! Well done! 😊

Очень красиво!

She dances so beautifully.

Absolutely beautiful!!! ❤

Stunning! Love watching her dance.

Don’t think I’ve ever or will ever see better dancing! 😍😍😍

Как музыкально, потрясающе!

Thanks SO much for sharing so many nice ballet videos! This one is absolutely one of my favorites on this channel!❤

I love this variation and I've seen it done by several different women. I like this one too. Beautiful and fun to watch.

Does she not know how amazing her performance is? I think she is allowed to smile and feel good about her performance, don't you? Thanks for this share.

You're so insanely talented Melanie!!!

Absolutely beautiful! Tysm! 🩰

Ну очень красиво!Потрясающая техника,чувство музыки,ритма,а пируэты на столько оборотов заставляет открыть рот от изумления и кричать Браво!

@DariaTimoshenko-rx3gs

5 ай бұрын

Да,девочка- просто супер, видела много балерин,но Мелани реально выделяется,прекрасные данные, кажется, что всё ей так легко,танцует,как дышит❤👌

@miavas4851

4 ай бұрын

She's an extraordinary technician. But she needs to work on her feet and the quality of her dancing.

Артистично, пластично и классично!!!!..

So amazing! Beautiful to watch!

She is awesome

Melanie you had my heart not just my attention. Lovely. Dance is so much more than learning the movements and you have added life to the choreography. Thank you! And thank you to the ballet mistress/master that assisted you in perfecting your performance.

Amazing, Melanie!!

I love ur guy's videos, and u guys have inspired me so much

Congratulations! It's so awesome! 😍

Stunning! VERY well done!

Absolutely stunning Mel❤❤

Really beautiful!!!❤❤❤

Love watching Melanie she’s amazing

Shes such a beautiful dancer

Look at the balance on those spins! Perfect!

Какая молодец! 👍🔥🔥🔥Такая красивая и изящная🥰

She’s just absolutely beautiful.

She nailed it!!!!🫶🫶🫶

Wow!! Simply perfect!!

Beautiful! Perfect!!! Graceful!!!!

I don’t think there is a better definition of SLAY!!!

Lord!!! Imagine the amount of time/effort that have been dedicated to a Two mins flawless performance! Absolutely tough work that requires tremendous devotion/passion.❤❤❤

Oh she's so fun to watch! Love the lines & her control on the turns. Hope she does well in Prix de Lausanne!

Absolutely beautiful!

Awesome Melanie!!!

Oh wow! I’d love to see her perform one day. I think she’s extraordinarily talented.

Adore her!💖

Absolutely brilliant well done

Respect...amazing! ❤

I think she is fabulous

Восхитительно !!!❤

Nailed it. 😁😌💕

What a monumental talent!!! ❤

BRAVO!!!👏👏👏

大好きなエスメラルダのバリエーション、素敵です。 大人になってからバレエを習い始めました。ぜんぜん及ばないけれど、レッスンのときは彼女の姿勢を思い出して頑張ろうと思います🎵

My God she’s incredible!!!!❤

Crazy how when she's dancing she is 90% legs and arms. When she drops character at the end it's like they got cut off, lol

Wow beautiful!!!

Wowowowowowoowowwowowoww🎉. Soooooooo glad you caught this on video❤

🤩🩰💐 Such a beautiful interpretation. Impecable technique and wonderful spining . Congratulations to this talented dancer. ADRIANA FROM ARGENTINA 🇦🇷.

She looked totally knackered afterwards too. A complete physical and technical workout

Beautiful and those turns 😮❤

Wow! I’d love to see this on stage, in costume, and with an orchestra❤

Oh wow. Absolutely jaw-dropping 💛

She makes it look so easy 😩

I loved watching this, thank you so much!

Absolutely insane 🤩

Wooo los bailarines de este arte hacen un gran esfuerzo y trabajo, Felicidades! es maravilloso el ballet 🩰

That was fantastic! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🩰

Mesmerizing❤