This video made me smile. Two beautiful ladies inside and out.

I had La Fille on VHS in the 1980s when I was a kid, with Lesley as Lise. Whenever I was sick and staying at home, I would cozy up in a blanket and watch it with my mum. It was my absolute favourite!

I think I was about 15. I went to see Lesley Collier in La Fille taking with me a small posy of flowers that ended up rather wilted. I took them to her at the stage door and she said how lovely they were - the best she'd had. A beautiful ballerina and a complete lady. Thank you , Lesley for so many wonderful performances and what a legacy she's handing over.

@susanbascavile6330

8 жыл бұрын

+Kimmy Beyah l know Darcy very well l also know her mum Andrea l know where your coming from Darcey, danced with the Royal ballet for 20 years she was 40 when she retired a dancers career, is not along one she still has a lot of input at the Royal ballet, lhave been very lucky to have seen her dance on many occasions l was at her last performance,l even have a pair of pointe shoes, Darcy was ready to retire, she will always be remembered and neverfogotten.

@susanbascavile6330

8 жыл бұрын

+Kimmy Beyah Each decade has its greats Lesley Collier had hers dancers like that have been given the choreography direct, so they can pass it on to other dancers who will oneday be greats of there decade, and so it goes on

@stephenkamryn3876

3 жыл бұрын

i guess it's kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released movies online?

@bojacob7154

3 жыл бұрын

@Stephen Kamryn I watch on flixzone. You can find it on google :)

@creedriley1578

3 жыл бұрын

@Bo Jacob Yea, been watching on flixzone for since march myself :D

I love these Darcey clips.

Beautiful!!! Amazing Artists. They both are so kind and smooth.

Leslie Collier and Darcy Bussell having Ballet Tea chats together. Do more of those please!

Loved seeing this. Recordings of Collier dancing Lise show just how marvelous and energetic she was in that role. Perfect.

She is the sweetest lady. I saw her and Nureyev in Fille in NYC. Near the end, the famous “bum lift” went awry and down she came from way over his head. Thankfully, he managed to grab her before she hit the ground, but it was an obvious gaffe and you could tell from the look on his face that he blamed himself and was miserably contrite and embarrassed. Still during the curtain calls, He looked at her in wordless apology. He had barely saved her from a serious fall. So when the flowers came for her as he sent her forward for her curtsy, she went and got a little bouquet and shyly gave it to him. So He took her face into his hands and kissed her ever so gently and chastely. It was one of the most touching things I ever saw on the stage, and I will never forget it

I remember Lesley Collier very well indeed, and I'm sure she danced Lise, with my late father David Blair, whom Sir Fred created Colas for. It's wonderful to see she's passing on to Osipova and McRae, this technically demanding, delightful ballet on to new excellent dancers, and to a new generation of ballet lovers. That is a challenge, so surpass Nadia Narina, and David Blair, that you can all see the original divine cast on KZread. Blessings to you Lesley, and thank you, you're doing a fantastic job to stick to Sir Fred's choreography, and masterpiece, of a magical, very English style of ballet. x

@joyboyang8163

6 жыл бұрын

Is this (your father) David Blair of Mercutio from Romeo & Juliet, the 1960's film? I am quickly using my partner's account here. I'm sorry if this is not the place, but that Mercutio will somehow always be the Mercutio for me. Your father was an amazing artist, I forgot this was a ballet with no words. How he joked and was doomed and Mercutio's final dance! The bitter smile in every gesture, such a rich performance you don't see in whatever genre. If I see that ballet film again it will be to keep watching your father's Mercutio.

@francescadarimini1430

3 жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

a truly wonderful ballerina, an outstanding Giselle too!

two LOVELY ladies!

L Collier, The first ballerina I ever saw , exquisite as Lisa in LFG, If you can locate it read Clement Crisp (dance critic of the Financial Times) review of her in LFG . I am so glad that the RB use her to pass on her expertise to so many dancers.

¡Maravillosaaaaas!

“Cause in a funny sort of way, I still think I can do that”. Love that part! 😂

How very english this was

@Dane_Youssef

5 жыл бұрын

All that was missing was the tea and crumpets... and the damned UK flag as a backdrop. Why didn't they just sing, "God Save The Queen"?

Would have preferred a discussion on 'Manon', and working with Kenneth MacMillan...

What music is that at the begining of the video?

@davidfletcher1116

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s La Fille

Can youtube clean up offending posts such as Kimmy Beyah's? Thank you

@susanbascavile6330

8 жыл бұрын

How nasty she needs to get some lessons in manners, does she kiss her mother with that rank mouth l am on your side honey by the way your story was lovely!!!!!!!

@alisonbrown2614

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've only just noticed your replies to my posts! Thank you for replying to them both. I'm off to the opera house on 20th October, my birthday. Yes, it is the best place.

@susanbascavile6330

8 жыл бұрын

+Alison Brown That's OK Alison I think you replied to a post l left about the opera house, as well unless you have a passion for this wonderful art form ,other people will never understand how you feel l have and always will defend my fellow ballet lovers, l am on your side honey 100% xxx