Incredible performance "Flames of Paris" by Shale Wagman and Inès McIntosh 

No, not at all! It's been a long time since I've seen such a risk-taking and fiery dancer as Shale Wagman. And she is also hands-on and very strong-willed. The perfect cast for this PDD!

Not taking anything away from their beautiful performance but I’ve seen Osipova and Vasiliev dance it with such fervour. I csnt put my finger on it but - there’s just no ‘joy’. It’s featureless . Just my opinion but lovely dancers. 👵🇦🇺

@gonefishing167 that is exactly the performance I had in mind - you get the impression they have the story of the revolution imprinted in their souls, and they are dancing it out!

@@gonefishing167 Osipova and Vasiliev are much more experienced dancers though. I would give both these beautiful dancers another few years and they will truly be on fire.

@@gonefishing167the video you are referring to is from the full length performance… it’s much easier to be in character than when just performing the pas de deux for a gala… especially when you are not used to the stage and partner.

The USSR never owned ballet. It's a free art form, and more people worldwide should appreciate and engage.

What does it mean ? Nothing...

@@treehouse2902 а чьи классические балеты в мире сейчас танцуют? то, что создано и сохранено в России и СССР.. "Пламя Парижа" - советский балет.

@@user-ld6hp2fm3r@user-ld6hp2fm3r FYI, ballet originated in Italy, then spread to France and throughout Europe, including Russia. While Russia is credited with many great stars and ballet scores, you people act like you invented it You did not. That is what I said in my initial comment. And yes, ballet is better today, with many Russians dancing in many theaters. But they also have many stars from Asia, America, and other European countries. But people like you seem to think we need to genuflect to Russia for that. No.

@@treehouse2902 назовите хоть один итальянский балет, сохранившийся с тех времён, когда он появился? или французский, который Франция сохранила? даже Жизель сохранилась только благодаря России, переделанная Петипа.