15-year-old Arizona girl wows the ballet world 

Beautiful, what a gift. I love how they say, “she’s only 15” yea that’s how old ballerinas are when they start auditioning for Grand Prix into companies. Haha. Bravo! 👏🏼

I’m getting my first pair of pointe shoes next week I trained since I was 2!! I’m so happy and excited!!!!

She is a phenom. Anyone with the perfection of body, technique and dedication is destined to be a star. To criticize a young girl with such gifts is either ignorant of what is actually required for ballet greatness or simply jealous. I can't wait to see her in the professional setting.

So incredibly graceful. Such a gifted artist!

BRAVO Gisele!!!!Bravissimo! You are unique and give familiar choreography new meaning. It's a Gift, and the world will welcome you with open arms. Tell Kevin Mckenzie you would love to be part of the ABT family as long as Your fabulous teacher Wozniacki joins the company too! At least he should have first refusal!

yes she has beautiful technique and lines but there are so many other beautiful ballet dancers out there

She looks like she's floating, it's so graceful and beautiful!!🙂🌸 omg!

She is the total package. She has the perfect ballet body, small shoulders, beautiful, long neck, graceful arms very expressive. She feels the music you can see that and she’s technically excellent.

I love when good things happen to good people.

beautiful talented young lady, may she always be as kind hearted as she is now

her arches are so huge!! she must go through pointe shoes so quickly expecially with all the training and performances

Gosh she's so talented and blessed to have this gift

Wow, I’m getting goosebumps listening to this! I’ve always been in awe of the grace & strength of ballet! Have had two of them on each side of family but was short lived. I always wanted to do tap, myself! 😅

SO TALENTED. May you go beyond your dreams....Simply Beautiful!

Ballet is a HUGE part of my life

This is amazing....ballet requires....coordination of mind and soul this girl has achieved excellence at early age

wow...just...wow! Her movements are so fluid

my life flashed before my eyes when the reporter said, "American Ballet COMPANY" like lets get our research done before the nightly news

Just started crying watching this and I don’t even know why. Love love love ballet!!!❤❤❤❤❤

This girl is an inspiration. I'm 14 years old and I am working en pointe and working for my split. Gisele is one of my top role models.

Congratulations Gisele!! I hope I can see you perform one day!!!

I love that RU-vid recommended Thai video to me after so many years now that I’m watching Eva Ny’s videos of the dance company. I did a double take, like is that Slawek? 😂

Gisele should be aware of her talent and start organizing shows worldwide with her name on it. Good for her, wish her the best :)

She is so amazing🙌🏻💕

Very talented, beautiful costumes... Way to go!!!

She's so pretty but she's dances seamlessly. Even i can see that she dances beautifully. Xo

Man I wish that was me. I'm a 16 year old ballet dancer in Arizona. Hopefully I'll get into a ballet company in college.

„She is very likely to make history in the world of ballet“ Oh come on. Why the pressure? Can’t they just say she is extremely talented and has great potential? So much can happen!

I hate all these comments talking about how she's not that amazing etc. What's so wrong with American TV celebrating an American trained dancer? When my small hometown had a talented dancer (who maybe wasn't perfect etc. but who placed high in YAGP), our newspapers had articles about her. And did they say "Hey those russian dancers train just as much and are better, they don't pay for privates etc." NO. We celebrated our own. Sure those Russians are great or others are more talented. But seriously let this beautiful girl have her moment.

Jeez, she's frickin perfect!!

"Wow!!! And Amazing!!!" Is correct. I see this girl with a very good future ahead of her as it has already started. Arizona young talented girl. Nice. Two thumbs up!! Wtg (way to go)

"You know you've made in in sports when you have shoe sponsorship" hahaha

I'm 15 and I learn ballet. I'm in Grade 6 now and my teacher has introduced pointe shoes to us months ago but we're still not working on it because we still have our Grade 6 exam to pass. I can't do full splits let alone oversplit but I really wish to perform on stage and further my dancing :)

She was born to be a great dancer.

Why are BEAUTIFUL, AWESOME dancers from Arizona. Kalani , Brynn , Giselle, and then we have me an 😵 dancer

if you know really well how to dance ballet and the techniques then you will understand that she is extraodinary 💜

Poor girl. This report reminds me of the parent that brags about their child's acting skills because they played sheep number four in the Nativity play. It's like they were so excited to have her come to Arizona that all professional journalism dropped and it became more like subjective excitement. It would have been much better if he reporter had just stuck to the facts. Not to say that this girl isn't good because she is. And there is evidence in this video that she has caught the attention of the professional world. But the way they were going on about her I expected to be so impressed that i'd pass out. But i'm very much stable. I think they overhyped her and that's why people are just like "meh". I mean I haven't even heard a report talking about Sylvie Guillem or even Rudy like this! But well done girl for doing well. You have talent and you work hard so good luck in going far.

she's Incredible💗

Congrats to her!! she's now dancing with ABT👏👏

lovely so very lovely

Am I the only one who thinks she looks like Ava at used to be on dance moms??

her point is arguably the best i've seen

WOW! She's such an inspiration :)

OK, I've just seen some competition video of her, and I gotta say this news story doesn't do her any favors on MANY levels. She's actually much better than the video here shows. Good technique, articulation, control, and her feet are just insane. But she has more than that. An ability to deliver an actual fleshed out performance (though admittedly immature) at this stage is pretty impressive. Not something you see everyday. And she is able to do it fairly consistently. Maybe not quite the best in the world, but a career most certainly worth keeping an eye on. It'll be interesting to see how her dancing develops.

She's has solid technique and certainly potential, but she is no Sylvie Guillem by any stretch of the imagination. We'll see what her physique is in five years and if she is going to be prone to injury or weight issues.

people are missing the point here, she is 15 and has the work ethic of a person that is willing to put in the time and heart into her craft, she already knows what she wants to be etc.. your avg 15 yr old girl is on her cellphone 15+ hrs a day chatting with other friends, they will talk about everything from A-Z except their future and what they want to do when they get out of school, they don't have plans or dreams and the ones that do are being pulled away to the side by the ones that have nothing going for them. Come on man, the world is her Oyster and it's up to her to find it's pearls. She is gonna go far in life if she just keeps up with everything that she has been doing up to this point, good for her a bright beautiful young lady with talent. This is good for other girls to maybe find some inspiration and drive to go and see if they too have the "it" in Ballet or anything else. The problem with these kids are they are not being challenged in a way that it would light a fire under their ass for them to get up and do something positive other that becoming the tweet & txt champions

Wow! She's very beautiful and graceful! Keep going and keep your dreams going if that's what you want as you go 😊

I took dance for awhile but I don't get how anyone can compare good dancers and say some are better than others Like yeah she's very good but there's others too and I can't pick one or even a few myself

She’s 20 now 😳

she's so sweet too!

I don't understand the perfection of ballet. For me all professional ballerinas are good and stunning.

Yo conozco todos los sacrificios que ser una bailarina de ballet implica. Sé lo difícil que es ser constante, disciplinado, fuerte, valiente... También sé que existen personas que nacen con el maravilloso regalo de la elegancia, sofisticación, distinción, gracia, carisma... Y aprecio a las personas que trabajan por obtener y mejorar todas estas cualidades (y también claro, las aptitudes y habilidades físicas propias de un bailarín de ballet) Sin embargo, en esta noticia, en este corto segmento, no logro apreciar el talento, o incluso virtuosismo de esta chica. En mi humilde opinión, necesitas mucho más que un segmento en Fox para ser la "mejor y más joven bailarina del mundo" necesitas más que ser la más joven en la competencia en Moscú, y mucho más que contratos en distintas compañías de los EUA... Repito, conozco y aprecio el trabajo de TODAS las bailarinas de ballet. Repito, no le quito méritos a esta chica. Repito, es MI HUMILDE OPINIÓN. Y concluyo, la danza es un arte -y tal como la pintura, la música, la literatura, la arquitectura, el teatro, e incluso la política- es algo que siempre desata mucha polémica, es de mera apreciación, y depende de quién y en qué condiciones sea observado... Podría seguir intentando explicar por qué es una buena bailarina, o por qué no, pero como ya dije: Arte de apreciación y perceptibilidad, y MUCHA POLÉMICA...

That over-extension in the feet is problematic unless she is *rock* solid and strong as an ox...my old teacher used to warn us against 'looking' good and being actually strong enough to sustain through long performances. Just sayin'.

SHES SO PRETTY OMFG

Imagine having your career sorted at 14, she's amazing

I guess i didn't see how this is so incredible and rare...

Stay humble. Everything else is on track.

She's so graceful. Love that Kari Lake presented the story.

She was so wise to delay performing professionally. It's best not to rush it.

just a little thing at the end...I'm sure they make all pointe shoes by hand...because they have to cater for the individual's feet.

Maybe is is the best at her age in US. But to presume that she is the best of the WORLD is too much. Go to moscow and see the young ladies at her age.

she is exquisite. will love to watch her grow.

There is no such thing as "the best dancer" in the world, even if its just for the meantime until another rises up to take her spotlight. I'd say it's just the fact that she holds this much talent at such a young age that make people think she's the best. But then again, it's just age and talent! It has nothing to do with being the best. Sooner or later another one will pop up, then another, and another and another. It's just an endless line of making someone feel special while the others weep and keep trying their best to MAYBE one day be the next so called "best".

And then she got married and disappeared. Very sad.

bruh.... apparently she made it to abt, then got engaged and married at 19 and left... i think her husband/family are mormons or something. that’s too bad

She is amazing!

Wonderful to see you perform.. We are looking forward to seeing you in the future. Congratulations on your life work.🎉

SO MANY PEOPLE CAN DO THIS MANY PEOPLE IN MY SCHOOL CAN DO THIS

this is video for motivation mostly, specialists know that the best ballet in Russia, even in US most ballet teachers are russians.

That's amazing she's so good!

HER ARCH IS FREAKING GOALS D:

so I wonder how many doing the snide comments have actually done any kind of ballet practise ? and for those who have all those talented kids in their schools or neighborhood how many of them have been offered contracts as she has ?? I'm sure there are many talented children maybe not like her so be happy and keep the snarky , snide comment to your , self .because when I see them the first thing I think is my goodness such jealousy . why not just be happy for her ?plus you ever notice the comments never come from other kids but from teachers or adults .??

Its funny to hear non ballerinas talking about ballet. American ballet company????

I will also add that for those teens and other folks who have priveleges and opportunities in life but waste them away!... then this young dancer is a fine example of someone who has cherished those opportunities...worked damn hard and hope she has a great career and uses her chance to develope more as an artiste!

I know nothing about ballet but I can actually see the difference in her performance compared to others in the industry.

it's not that I don't think she's incredibly talented, but I think it was a bit out there for him to say she's the best dancer in her age group in the world. maybe in ballet yes, but there's other amazing dancers that do different styles in the world too

What's so special about her? I dont know much about ballet, but she looks like a normal dancer to me. Sorry, just my opinion xD

Wow. Just WOW!! This girl is obviously genetically gifted, but her dancing comes from hours and hours and hours of HARD WORK. And I'm no expert (at all) in ballet - but look at her feet! I think (in my uneducated opinion) for toe point and foot position is exceptional - not to mention just everything else. Good for her to stay at home a little longer. I think that's smart. 🙌🏽 ❤

Hasn’t wowed ME yet Wow....... 😦

A lot of girls at 15 can do this, so I'm confused on how this is a phenomenon in the ballet world.m

Some people here look ridiculously jealous, and I mean, right... "they´re not" they´re just soooo professional*** and they "know better", lol but really... I don´t know if your point is to look jealous, just saying you guys just look like that to the rest of the world, and just so you know because I´m sure you don´t wanna look like that.

She is AMAZING!

Geeeez chill people! The instructor said she's "the best 15 yr old in the world". She's ahead of others her age. To take nothing away from her... Some people are just gifted to do certain things... The right exposure to certain things and support... Plus being physically endowed with the right attributes. It's easier for her than others her age... She's in love with what she does.. For others it's hard work, for her it's just as much effort... But when you're in love with something you enjoy, you embrace the process not just the performance.

She is pretty, nice feet, firm stances, grace ... But arms and silhouettes ??? She looks like Margo Fonteyn ))) But this is a last century... i don't wanna brag off for russian dancers but take a look at even over bolshoy and vaganova, cus schools like Perm and Novosibirsk they have a plenty of amazing dancers coming soon ))) Pls don't be offended, i like americans (Jonny Cash is my favorite singer) but extend your vision pls

Very talented but she threw that talent away for nothing

She is beautifully gifted❤❤❤❤❤

She is incredible.

No offense, but I think I've seen better Russian dancers her age...

Now no one remembers her God gave her a talent and she wasted it

Determination, money, appearance, dedication, and passion

Man some of you commenters are assholes. She is talented. Why do you feel the need to put her down? Give credit where its due. She is dedicated, she is talented, and she has her life put together. Who cares that YOU think she isn't the best in the world? Maybe she isn't but she sure as hell can dance. If her teacher thinks she is great and people want her to dance for their companies that's wonderful!!! Why the hate?

What about Kalani Hiliker she used to live in Arizona phoenix actually she's amazing too plz do NOT reply

She is gorgeous, but she isn't really a phenom. There are plenty of dancers as good as or better than her. I don't really understand why she got time on a big news channel.

She is an amazing dancer

She has beautiful lines.

She is not that good she is as good as Any dancer

She's great but isn't this kind of normal for girls training to be pros?

She is beautifull and really talented, go girll!!

She's amazing

Ok anyone who knows shit about ballet tell me what's her gift? they've all said she has a gift yet never emphasized what it it and I'm lost because all i can see that she's very flexible but aren't all ballet dancers are? im lost. and really 8 hours a day is not that much i knew a girl who danced about 10 hours (she wanted to make it to the Bolshoi. lost contact with her so idk if she did) and no hate, really, she's very good! but i just dont understand whats all the fuss about