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Okay I'll be honest right now. This music brought me some intense nostalgia because it reminded me of when I was a kid watching Barbie in The Nutcracker and Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses

@laiainautumn-1252

3 жыл бұрын

Omggg I was thinking the exact same thing-

@jazzinikki01

3 жыл бұрын

Awwww me too.

@HarekaTysiri

3 жыл бұрын

Everytime i hear a nutcracker number i feel very nostalgic

@yesthisismydoghernameisgra1112

2 жыл бұрын

My studio is doing Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses this year, I’m the cobbler

@gwrarzmfar5718

2 жыл бұрын

Me too jeje I used to watch the nut cracker with my cousin

My mum insists the slightly imperfect synchrony of the snowflakes is a sign of bad dancing, but I think if it was done on purpose it's a brilliant touch! Snowflakes are unique after all :)

@Lalegendaire

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, this choreography is very nice and the dancers very good. :)

@zzzzzzzzzz2952

5 жыл бұрын

I was gonna make an MCR joke, but I shall resist the urge 😂

@Lalegendaire

5 жыл бұрын

@@zzzzzzzzzz2952 but what is MCR? 🤔

@zzzzzzzzzz2952

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lalegendaire My Chemical Romance, they have a song called "every snowflakes different just like you" that they did for a kids program

@Copeandseethe822

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100% they're supposed to be unique.

Man his cape is so magnificent! Looks so pretty when he spins.

@CKMB14

3 жыл бұрын

YESSS, THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING, I WANT THAT CAPE SO BAD

@ruben1475

3 жыл бұрын

When looking at the folds in that cape and the sheer size it becomes when he spins around, the fabric must be a circle (like circle skirts) almost twice his height!

@amiefortman7220

Жыл бұрын

That cape might be my favorite part of the whole production--it's so gorgeous!

@Sarah_270

6 ай бұрын

Kudos to costume design

god this makes me cry... It's so beautiful. I want to do ballet so bad...

@Shadowstar213

8 жыл бұрын

you should try! its never too late. if it makes you so happy, whats to stand in your way? :)

@MrMariofreak

8 жыл бұрын

Kathlene Daniels Im just so afraid. I want to sing opera and be a ballet dancer, wouldnt that be an amazing show?

@Shadowstar213

8 жыл бұрын

+Unicorn Princess of Doom you and i are in the same boat! I love ballet, i started 3years ago, and I was horrible at it, but I didn't stop, because I knew that all of life's biggest regrets are chances left untaken. find a local studio, get started, you won't regret trying. 💓 I can give you my Kik if you're interested in talking more, I have lots of tips and tricks and information to give. I suggest looking up Kathryn Morgan here on KZread as well, she'll really help you on your way!

@MrMariofreak

8 жыл бұрын

Kathlene Daniels That would be pretty amazing. I really should try it out soon. But I cannot right now because life is pretty hectic. I will eventually because of you! And you can give it to me if you want to! :)

@Shadowstar213

8 жыл бұрын

+Unicorn Princess of Doom my kik is little.miss.tiger feel free to message me any time! I'm so happy to hear you'll try it when life calms down! I'm very excited for you I know you'll love it

I miss being in The Nutcracker so much. It's my favorite ballet, hands down. The music, the costumes, the magic- everything about it. It's just so fun and a great Christmas tradition.

@cozysweatersandrain8231

6 жыл бұрын

Tina Spence I'm the same way. I have a tradition where I go with my dad every year. I've been doing this since I was six and I'm 13 now.

@xxcherii_8549

2 жыл бұрын

Im currently doing nutcracker in my studio, and the music just makes me feel so happy xD!

never forget the time my sister was part of the choir in the orchestra pit i was so frickin proud of her

The choreography, the music, the set, the costumes - it's just perfect.

Beautiful, the longing in Tchaikovsky's music and the gorgeous choreography.

@MrAdrianaangel

8 жыл бұрын

Reply to rune-chan: in fairyland, all are in harmony ;)

@Prancer1231

8 жыл бұрын

+adrian wallen I like fairyland.

@TigerPrawn_

8 жыл бұрын

+Kimmy Beyah That's disgusting, won't be seeing you again, since I reported you. Bye

@alicerose5217

5 жыл бұрын

He came up with the Tetris theme lol

@bitsoflove02

4 жыл бұрын

Thcaikovsky was actually asked to create music to go with the choreography of the Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky said "It's not done this way! First you make music, then you base choreography around the music." But the choreographer insisted that Tchaikovsky come up with a beautiful score, and he did, making history yet again with his creative, ingenious music.

Beautiful, the costumes are lovely!

@yaelcohen6097

6 жыл бұрын

Beautifullytragic6 poop

@yaelcohen6097

6 жыл бұрын

Beautifullytragic6 po

@rosierennie5867

6 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say the costumes are pretty. The whole ballet is pretty though

@thomasmellen7680

6 жыл бұрын

Beautifullytragic6 rt

@anadelint1040

6 жыл бұрын

Ouch

You get so many different kinds of snow in this music. Flakes darting by in a blizzard, flakes falling gracefully. It has the unpredictable spirit of winter in it. And you’ve just heard how to combine a boy’s choir, a harp, and a celesta to create the most Christmassy sound of all time.

@MiriamMillen

Жыл бұрын

My daughter will be singing with other choral members from her school during this part of the Nutcracker this weekend and I am so excited that she will be part of this beautiful, ethereal and mesmerizing performance!

my heart flutters every time i watch this. its so coordinated and in sync an also extremely beautiful

@hibasobh

5 жыл бұрын

Samia Huq Me too! 😊

@Lemon-pm7xl

5 жыл бұрын

Samia Huq Oh my !! I am too

@Martaswe

3 жыл бұрын

Go watch igor moiseyev on yt, they are really great

I always thought ballet was mamby pamby nonsense for whimps, until I was invited by a good friend to watch The Nutcracker.....and my goodness I’ve never watched anything so beautiful. I was completed mesmerised. So enchanting ❄️😀

@carolinepowell3297

5 жыл бұрын

It's very difficult as well

@byeorwassupmanhyungulookug5724

5 жыл бұрын

@Stinky Pete what's wrong with using emojis? It isn't hurting anyone🗿

@helenaandrioupoulos3486

4 жыл бұрын

thelaurels13 that’s what everyone may think at first but when they realize how beautiful the movement and skill they will understand...

@thesilvershining

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it! The Nutcracker is underrated because the music is so familiar and often overplayed every Christmas but it really is just beautiful perfection and a timeless holiday story. If you liked The Nutcracker, Swan Lake is also a masterpiece with some of the best music on earth!

@IATEALLTHECHEESE

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolinepowell3297 extremely difficult One of the hardest sports in the world too

That Clara and nutcracker are so well paired together. His lifts both show his strength and make her seem at light as air, and they dance beautifully in time with one another

when I first watched it I cried at the end of the act one. it so sharply reminded me of my own childhood, those Christmas days, expectations of magic to happen... you, guys, created magic! I'm so grateful to you

Lol I sang in this very performance! It’s cool seeing how our voices match the dancing, you have no idea what it looks like or what’s going on, down there in the pit.

@garykuovideos

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely not as exciting from a visual perspective. It’s cramped, everyone is wearing black, and your noisy neighbors upstairs are doing who-knows-what while you’re trying to play.

@olgankaradeniz1330

3 жыл бұрын

Chipettes eat Chips Well done!

@vgacoralreef

3 жыл бұрын

How’d you get into singing for this company?

@lfrsnc1117

3 жыл бұрын

@@vgacoralreef There’s a choir that the opera house hire. You just have to be a child in that choir

@jackson5802

3 жыл бұрын

It's so fun to see it from a different perspective, as a performer who knows the visual and audio cues for things it's more like seeing the dance without everyone in your face all of a sudden))

I love his little reach back at 7:03, like, "thanks, I owe you big time"!

This is possibly one of the most beautiful scenes in classical ballet, it just goes to show how important the corps de ballet is

@suzannalam8932

3 жыл бұрын

yup agreed it is so beautiful I had to write a song about it. I call it Snowflake Wonderland here check it out soundcloud.com/urbanfusemusic/snowflake-wonderland-official

@Squirrelbear5950

3 жыл бұрын

Suzanna Lam that’s such cute song! Thank you for writing this because ballet needs to be a part of pop culture more! If I can offer a critique for the album cover, the dancer in the front is not facing the right direction. It’s not that big of a deal but if you do another ballet song make sure you have professional ballet dancer only and that you have a dancer check the picture over for any mistakes. I only say this because people in the ballet community can be very harsh when seeing images/videos of other dancers

@suzannalam8932

3 жыл бұрын

@@Squirrelbear5950 I have no idea the girl is not facing the right direction. How would you know if someone is facing the right direction though? Like her feet tilt a certain way? Thanks.

I've been doing ballet for about 15 years, and I NEED to be in Snowflakes one day!! It's been my dream for quite some time!

@Lalegendaire

5 жыл бұрын

Hope your dream will come true.😊

@thursdaycarter4533

4 жыл бұрын

Did it happen?

@sofia_rms

3 жыл бұрын

Did you do it??

@kidsister316

3 жыл бұрын

@ the OP. i know this is old, but watching these before xmas 2020, i fondly think back to the time i faked my way into dancing in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy at an xmas play at school when i was a kid....still to this day one of my best memories! got to wear purple tights, borrowed a tutu, and danced my little glittery heart out, to that beautiful music! still enjoy the ballet to this day

@hanaelisabeth7420

3 жыл бұрын

We need update! ❤️

The moments of the dancer playing Clara are so impossibly light!!! I sound like a heard of elephants just walking up stairs

@melissasmith6762

3 жыл бұрын

Those pointe shoes are loud af when you don't have concert music playing over it. Watch any rehearsal footage. They squeak too.

In a ballet score crowded with eternal classics, "Waltz of the Snowflakes" has never quite gotten it's "due". Beautiful piece of music.

I wish I could be part of such a joyful and lovely scenery. It almost looks like a dream where everything is good and beautiful.

My grandmother took me to the nutcracker every Christmas as a little girl, it was one of the few things we could do together. This was always my favorite part.

@andreapatane4204

5 жыл бұрын

Really? Lucky you! My grandmother took me to see the same ballet back when I was your age (sorry for sounding like a parent). This scene always goes through me everytime I see it on KZread. I added this piece to my "Winter party" playlist that I made on Spotify.

@suzannalam8932

3 жыл бұрын

Aw what a memory I wrote a song about that using the choir music from this scene check it out and let me know what you think soundcloud.com/urbanfusemusic/snowflake-wonderland-official

@Stickthedogboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@suzannalam8932 awhwhwhwhwh wow!!! I love it!!!! I don't always get along well with my grandma, but knowing someone out there can turn our relationship into something beautiful tears me up. thank you so much!

@suzannalam8932

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stickthedogboy You're welcome.

I love the way they choreographed this, the formations aren't quite perfect and they aren't quite perfectly together, just like snowflakes falling to the ground. This is some of the best choreography I've seen, it's so fluttery and light. I would love to be in waltz of the snowflakes someday.

Clara is so perfect!!!!!!

@choreocrazy7228

8 жыл бұрын

im sorry you cant appreciate art ***** or maybe your just jealous

@inesdeerausquin5658

6 жыл бұрын

Right!? That smile of wonder as she wanders through the snowflakes tugs at the heart! Not to mention her beautiful dancing.

@cathymckay3784

3 жыл бұрын

She looks like Lady Gaga!

4:46 the chills I got there holy shit man I'm crying what a magnificent choreography and orchestra

Weird to say that but it's the first time I'm watching ballet and honestly it's just so BEAUTIFUL I didn't want to blink cos u I didn't want to miss a second of this I literally had my mouth opened from how amazingly wonderful that was

@heleneoldeide2303

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it! Ballet is not just beautiful art, but each and every dancer there has worked extremely hard for 15+ years to get into the Royal Ballet which adds a deeper level of appreciation at least for me.

@PMA65537

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWqq1duOhb2am8o.html

@juliaraquelp6053

2 жыл бұрын

It'y first time too IT'S INCREDIBLE I DON'T EVEN HAVE WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT IT'S JUST...WOW

I swear I heard someone coughing every 2 seconds IM JUST LIKE SHUT UP IM TRYING TO ENJOY THIS

@billace90

6 жыл бұрын

anime bigbois Yes......I don’t know why people suffering from tuberculosis are so fond of attending these beautiful theatrical events....

@seika3926

5 жыл бұрын

Guillermo Garraton that's so sad and funny in the same time

@nikosoobs8659

4 жыл бұрын

I think it was the thumping after jumps and stuff, the noise probably came from their pointe shoes all hitting the floor at the same time.

@corey-bird3489

4 жыл бұрын

Fatima Chavez You’re ruining this comment section with your lack of gratitude and inside voice...🤦‍♂️

@nguyetphan7937

4 жыл бұрын

Fatima Chavez hahahaha

I NEED THAT CAPE.

The ending to this gives me chills every time! 🙌🏽❤️❤️

i remembering singing as part of the snow chorus and even tho it was cramped and stuffy down in the orchestra pit, i loved every second of it and i miss it so much! can’t wait to do it again after covid is over!

Exquisite evocation of the magical nature of the snowflake; breathtakingly beautiful dancing and perfectly choreographed. It’s just beyond exquisite

It snowed in my hometown last night and I listened to this song while I watched the snow fall. The music matched the snowfall perfectly! It was amazing!! Tchaikovsky was truly a GENIUS! 🥰

@jocelynpryor5370

7 ай бұрын

I do the same thing whenever it snows where I live. That and the Pas de deux - So beautiful.

you could just see the amount of work and dedication and passion when the camera zooms into their face. Those sweats shows ballet is a hard ass talent to have

How beautiful. I watch this all the time (especially in the Summer when it's too hot and there's thunderstorms and tornado warnings) Usually puts my mind at ease knowing Winter will be around once again. So much more calmer if you ask me.

The greatness of Tchaikovsky is demonstrated in this piece of music . There is energy , powerful expression and beutiful melody .

This was the first ballet I ever saw in person as a kid, and I absolutely loved it. ❤ This and Celtic Woman are what got me into classical music and violin, which I'm very proud to say I've played for 10 years.

I'm very impressed of Meaghan Grace H. She looks so natural in this role. And R Cervera of course is in one of his best roles. The whole piece is a beauty.

1. THESE COSTUMES!!!! 2. I love that some of the stage sound is audible - there's just something about the quiet thump of all the pointe shoes or the gentle swish of the "tattered" layers that's just magical.

this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! It made me tear up, it was so wonderful!

Everything The Royal Ballet choreographs is magic!

@vittopo786

4 жыл бұрын

Not evrything but a lot really ARE

There's truly something wonderful about the Nutcracker. It just is able to make me cry in a way nothing else can It just evokes such nostalgia, transporting us to a marvellous, magical world...

This is so beautiful.... so magical!!! I love Gary Avis, he's amazing and so flawless!!! The whole dance just takes your breath away.

When you have a slumber party with the squad and you go downstairs for a midnight snack without waking your parents: 0:38

I heard smt so interesting from a dancer at ENB. She said when she's rehearsing this number she knows her position in the ensemble cos she recognises the ppl she's following. When they get to dress rehearsal suddenly everyone looks exactly the same so it's hard to pick out where you are in relation to everyone else lol

Tchaikovsky's most beautiful score brought to life once again by one of the very best companies. ✳✳✳ The choreography is OUTSTANDING!!

i miss this so much!! in my last year of ballet, i was casted as the snow queen and it was an absolute dream dancing that and it was the most unreal experience performing it on stage. i miss those days so much

What a beautiful red jacket :D Honestly, adore music and movement on stage. Every part of performance look so natural and easy done.

It’s magical almost beyond belief... Really breathtaking

@suzannalam8932

3 жыл бұрын

it is breathtaking and that’s what I wrote in my pop version of this score, check it out and let me know what you think, would love to hear your input soundcloud.com/urbanfusemusic/snowflake-wonderland-official

I love the imperfect synchronicity so much it really makes it feel like flurrying snowflakes

I'm gonna cry... This is so beautiful 🥺

I'm no ballet expert but those snowflakes were perfectly chaotic! I loved it!

This dance is absolutely hypnotizing when seen in person. My favorite.

Those snowflakes must feel so beautiful. Visually, they were stunning!❤️

The choreography is so beautiful and dynamic!! Probably my favorite Snow

I want that mother fucking cloak

@alicewright4925

7 жыл бұрын

Rachel Lee omg same😂😂😂

@martinenotmartini9935

7 жыл бұрын

you're my kind of person XD

@cheezit50

7 жыл бұрын

real classy. u mean u it was too hard for you to say. Oh wow. I would really love to own that cloak! huh? smh

@gavinmahoney5402

7 жыл бұрын

I mean he used the word for comedic effect so I don't really see the issue lol

@carolevonaarberg472

7 жыл бұрын

Very easy to make, silk jersey would be best, like Halston dresses, but light fabric, cut a full circle neck to high mid calf of your measure, sew weights into hem and sequins. This is Dead Easy even for non sewers. I have half a dozen cloaks on Etsy.

it's so good to watch this now that the nutcracker season is over and I don't have to struggle to dance this anymore

This is SO wonderful! Brings me to tears too! What a class act. So exquisite!!!!!!!!!

@suzannalam8932

3 жыл бұрын

yes I hear ya, I was so impressed I even wrote a song with the melody taken from this piece check it out here soundcloud.com/urbanfusemusic/snowflake-wonderland-official

The snowy alpine set is wonderful, not to mention the dancers!

Hinkis dances like a feather! So beautiful and graceful!

My very first English teacher was Walt Disney and his hobby for Tchaikovsky expressive music of snowflakes dancing on ice, unforgettable fans, the childhood input remains forever, like a computer settings, the return to childhood is always this fluffy fluffy cute harmless and lovely

Love this scene, the music is just amazing and the choir are glorious. Makes me well up every time!

I love that faint squeak of a pointe shoe!

Drosselmeyer's cape is gorgeous!!

Nothing makes you appreciate the work that goes into a performance than the personal touches exhibited in your wonderful shows,Ty all for your dedication and love that you all display for your art!

Stunningly brilliant and wonderfully inspiring. The "Angus Young" step is definitely my favorite moment in both the dance and the score.

The amount of people that say they wish they did ballet in performance videos is so big, it makes me sad. You've still got time to begin! Don't let people crush your dreams, because it's your life and you should do what makes you happy. It's better to try it and then leave, than to live with the regret of having never tried at all

Those dancers make it great and and I believe he's a magician and his cape is moved by wind and that snowflakes swirl in .

so magical

Seeing this makes me wish I could learn ballet so bad.. This always brings tears to my eyes.

@vonsmore5046

5 жыл бұрын

Teeheehee.. I'm in a ballet class now.. >w>

@vonsmore5046

4 жыл бұрын

@무나 BTS ARMY For Life wonderful I would say! I've gotten to learn a lot and even had the opportunity to perform on stage! Thanks for asking!

Этот невозможно смотреть и слушать без слёз. Красота во всём! Чайковский гений на все времена. Очень красивая постановка !❤

Breathtaking💖 Every time I watch it, and I watch it very often. The Corps’ hard work always shines through.

What a beautiful ballet.

When they're dancing ballet, all of them look sosooooooo happy!

For me, this is the most beautiful ballet. Especially for the winter. But, have you seen "The Nutcracker - a christmas carol"? It's even better.

The reason I love The Nutcracker Ballet so much is because the story is so Magical and Enchanting. It is my favorite Christmas fairy tale.

@amandao.7705

3 жыл бұрын

It just won’t be the same this year! The crunching of rosin backstage while listening to the ever distant chattering of the audience and pre show music. The exiliharting feeling when you’re almost done with snow and it just starts pouring down magically ...

Absolutely beautiful!

I cry tears of joy everytime i see this dance ! Truly a wonderful piece i'd love to dance it myself someday with my studio :)

The dynamic between Clara and the cavalier is so beautiful

this is one of my favorite videos of all time. every now and then i come back to watch it. it's so hypnotizing and magical...

Excellent ballet.

This was just wonderful! I'm on the verge of tears. Everything was just perfect...

Love the sparkly costumes. Love the music. Love the snow🌨🌨

Why am I in tears watching this? It's just too beautiful..

I saw this as part of the cinema screening back in 2012! First time seeing the Royal Ballet perform. I loved it all; it is a great Nutcracker. Wish this was on DVD!

@RoyalBalletAndOpera

9 жыл бұрын

It is on DVD :-) Enjoy! www.roh.org.uk/products/the-nutcracker-dvd-the-royal-ballet-2009

@nmjscot

8 жыл бұрын

The DVD you reference is of a production 25 years old with different dancers not the one that this is an extract from.......Correct?

@alyssagrady3744

8 жыл бұрын

+nmjscot The DVD has a different cast than the one shown here (except for the guy playing out Drosselmeyer; he is on the DVD in the same role). The DVD cast has Miyako Yoshida as the Sugarplum Fairy, Steven McRae as her Cavalier, Gary Avis as Drosselmeyer (which he plays out in this video clip), Iohna Loots as Clara, and Ricardo Cervera as the Nutcracker (who plays out that same role in this video clip). So, overall, the only difference you see here in this video clip is that Hinkis plays out Clara, not Loots. And this was from a cinema screening that was not released on DVD. The DVD is of the same production, but it was filmed back in 2009. This was filmed in 2012 and, I repeat, was not released on DVD. The 2009 DVD release is the latest version of the Royal Ballet's Nutcracker that you can find on DVD.

All we see is how beautiful and talented they are. But we aren't aware of the blood, sweat and tears it must've took them to get this far. I'm learning to play violin, and God is it the most frustrating thing in the world. But looking at videos like this, of people becoming this good at something they love, motivates me to master the fu** outta violin. Seeing ppl play violin like it was so effortless, just makes me go, I WANT THAT. Work hard y'all. Hope u get where u wanna be.

I'm tired just watching them.🤣 It's one of the most strenuous numbers for the corps de ballet, and you'd never know it from watching them. So lovely!

It's snowing😍😍 And the nutcrackers contouring was on point

Perfect 💕💕make me cry the main dancers are amzing but the corps de ballet are so impressive ❤️

This is so beautiful and magical!

What a bit of heaven. I can't seem to get through this one without crying...

Oh this brings tears to my eyes. Every year my mother and grandmother and I go to see the Nutcracker and this will be one of the first years that we won’t be going. I look forward to a time when we can all be together again.

I'd love to see a recording of this entire performance. Everyone is good here but Clara totally sells it, both as a dancer and an actress even though it's not a speaking role.

Meaghan is just perfect for the role

@feli7015

6 жыл бұрын

Coraline Duval I have watched this about 1000 times only because of her and the prince. Meaghan is such an adorable Clara😍 So sad that she isn‘t dancing it when it was filmed for the Dvd

Goodness this makes me cry every time! So beautiful and magical ❤️

Makes me cry every single time. Love it

Best of Tchaikovsky! Genius!

I LOVE this piece, it is the reason I started ballet lessons as an adult. Please keep this video up, I come back to it often!

I can not say enough its beauty and perfection of the scene! Bravo!!

Utterly Perfect & Magical ~ Reminds me of childhood Christmas times!