She is a much better dancer than this routine indicates. It was a poor choice to show off her capabilities, especially her turning, at which she excels. Pas de Classique would have been a better choice.

She is very talented indeed but the Esmeralda variation does not do her justice. She’s a turner and I ve seen her do better at school

I love Melanie, she’s the only ballerina that I know of that can do 22. Pirouettes on point without stopping …but in this particular solo, I would love to have seen more attack and much more Hungarian gypsy flavor in her movement, much stronger, much more “frappe “in her movement. And her costume, I think could’ve been a fiery, red and orange, with a sprinkling of black.🥰 …but I totally love her dancing.

Congrats Melanie, you worked so hard. I will say, I've been following Melanie on social media for a while, and this just wasn't her variation. She absolutely deserved to get in the final selection. I just can see what happened, the variation, costume, nerves maybe. I look forward to seeing her as a principal in a famous ballet company some day soon!

Let me preface this by saying Melanie is my favourite dancer. I adore her. She's absolutely wonderful. However, I don't think this variation and Melanie went well together. Melanie is graceful, angelic, soft, weightless. Esmeralda is gypsy, bold, sharp, sassy, darker. Esmeralda is a lady who can wear red. Not every lady can pull off red. Technically she's good. I just don't think she plays the part well, and I hate that I feel that way, but this performance just doesn't stun me the way literally everything else this girl does. She's almost always amazing.

Mel seemed nervous and the nerves got her. She did better back at the studios. Still a good job Mel!

As suspected, I came from Eva Nys channel, and oh my lord. Melanie's stage presence is almost as insanely mesmerizing as her turns. She owned this routine, and I'm so inspired by her. Much love from the US

A technically difficult piece for a competition because a lot can go wrong. A true pleasure to see a dancer take this on in such a competitive environment. Well done!!!

One of the things I like about this ballerina is that she avoids gimmicks to prove how technically prepared she is (and she is, of course). She avoids boasting her skills to offer a clean, crisp performance and I like this so much more.

I am absolutely loving these videos! Melanie is a beautiful dancer. So talented. Best wishes from the U.K. ❣️

Melanie is Mesmerizinggggggg. I watch her all the time on Evanys' channel.

Her balance. Control. Turns. Everything is perfection.

One of the best I’ve seen her dance. Wasn’t all about her turns, she showcased her technique and musicality. Good for her!

I’ve been watching this young lady and am so happy for her! I wish her splendor and great success! ❤

I love watching Melanie realize she's gotta pull back from her usual turns because she could go on so long she's past the music. She did fantastic!!

Her expressions and movements look lively and confident. i'm a big fan of her!

“That was quite the virtuosic performance.” Melanie!!!! That is a huge compliment!!!! Well done on an outstanding variation.

There's a video of Melanie doing Esmeralda in her home studio, which is just mesmerising. This is a watered down version of that. I wonder if she was made to change? I believe she most certainly would have placed with the version she practiced back home. The adaptations made it her own and really highlighted her strengths while maintaining the integrity of the piece.

I LOVE and aboslutely ADORE MELANIE! I could watch her for hours she is such an icon! She should be so proud of herself becuase she is so amazing to watch when she dances!

Melanie is one of the most talented dancers I have ever seen she is amazing and her overall control is incredible and those turns ❤❤❤

Beautiful!! So nice to see the full dance in costume after all your practice. 🙏🏼☀️🌈💯

Absolutely magical 🤩 Melanie has such grace and poise and her Twirly Twirly's are amazing, thank you for a beautiful performance and making it available for anyone and everyone to see. ❣️

Melanie is such an outstanding ballerina!! Any variation she does is perfect!! 😃👏👏👏

I watch Melanie all the time at the studeo she trains at. She is AMAZING so much awe and fun to watch. Her twirls are top notch ❤

Beautiful! Melanie has such vitality and command of technical qualities, musicality, and creative vivacity! I look forward to watching her performances and what opportunities arise as she moves through her dance career.

Go Melanie! You’re an absolute legend at ballet, and this was an amazing performance!

Outstanding job Melanie! You owned that stage and your pirouettes were magnificent. I hope you heard that the commentators described your performance as virtuosic!

been a melanie fan since day 1, the amount of talent she has is insane

She was terrific . bold and exciting staccato and matched it. Love the green color

Super precise and showed her musicality! Go Melanie!

Beautiful as always, beautiful costume too!

As a nonballet dancer but an Indian classical dancer, Melanie has truly entranced me with all her performances. Effortless yet precise, graceful yet sharp, feels fluid yet hits every beat. My knowledge of ballet might be little but her ways transcend any technical knowledge needed!

Beautifully danced! You made it look so easy! Well done Melanie!

I wish it wasn’t this routine because it’s so over used and hard to top. She is such a beautiful dancer and so much better than this routine. ❤

Perfekt . Bravooooooooo 🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩😍😘

Well done! Beautiful pirouettes and so in time with the music!

It's obvious when a dancer plays to their strength and this at times exposes weaknesses. The judges won't be fooled.

Truly love watching her dance

OMG THIS IS SO amazing! The amount of strength and coordination for this piece!

Yyesssss I have wanted to see you perform this choreography. Such an amazing dancer

MELANIEEEEE ❤❤❤❤❤

Pirouette queen ❤

I love seeing the performance as well as rehearsals. She’s so extraordinary.

Oh my gosh well done Melanie! I'm so proud of her!

I love watching the spin queen dance

Bravo,Melanie! Perfect technique and elegance. thank you!! 💓

people who recognized her from eva’s channel 👇

Melanie!!! Go go GO, Melanie!!! So poised, calm, focused, artistic, FABULOUS!!!

She is definition of the perfection

This dancer is special!!! I loved this and cannot understand some of the comments below saying it was a poor choice for her. If she has other variations better than this one, I sure would like to see them.

Beautiful!!!

Joyful and absolutely beautiful! 💐

Go Melanie!!!!! Your amazing!!!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Go Melanie!! Those turns are amazing!!

Ella lleva la pieza tan integrada que sobrevuela perfecta a los compases. Impresionante interpretación y ejecución. Su perfección es el resultado de muchísimo trabajo y muchísimo amor. La danza con ella, se eleva.

She killed itttt watching her all the way from practice to performing so beautifully makes me beyond happy💛

Wow such an amazing dancer with so much love and joy!

Absolutely beautiful!

Excelente vailarina me facina su ballet la veo por KZread desde Argentina Mendoza 🇦🇷❤️ Felicitaciones 🎉

She is a joy to watch…so gifted!

You gave me chills!

Absolutely stunning!

Magical and perfect! 🎉❤

Is it just me or was the music slightly off beat with the tambourine?

Great job Melanie!!! ❤

Es maravillosa ❤

Always a pleasure to see her dance

You are so lovely to watch!

Wow!! Absolutely incredible!

Absolutely amazing, Melanie. Congratulations! 🩰🎉

ugh absolutely loveee mel!

Bravo!! Really, really beautiful technique and artistry👌

Beautiful! Bravo!!

Melanie congratulations!! 🎉❤

So lovely! 💐

she killed it as always❤❤

She’s amazing!!!

Stunning Melanie !!! ❤❤

As a Proffesional Ballet Dancer in 13 years old. I’m always watching Melanie form Eva’s channel. She is now in Master Ballet Acedemy and I think she deserves to be the best. Melanie is a beautiful ballerina. I wish the best for her.. 🩰

Love Melanie!!! She’s perfection!

Bailas muy hermoso Melanie, veo los videos de su escuela de ballet, son muy disciplinados y excelentes bailarines. ¡Felicidades campeona! Saludos cordiales.

Perfect!

I love you so much Melanie . You're magnificient ❤❤❤❤

This is beautiful!!

Absolutely love her.

Thats beautiful! What a wonderful job she did. ❤

Love it

Great job. I loved your interpretation of this variation.

Stunning!

Yess Melanie, Bravo!🎉

Melanie is so great. What an inspiration she is ❤

She’s amazing!😮

So perfect

Wonderful Melanie 👏 👏 👏

What a beautiful choreo to highlight her amazing turns!

GORGEOUS

Astounding work!

She is amazing.

She is just gorgeous!!!!!

I LOVE YOU MEL!😭❤️