natalie's body language, not just her technique, is impressive. She acts like an esmeralda (if that makes any sense). And she's a gorgeous dancer as well!
there's just something about Natalia Osipova when she dances...beyond the technique, there is the soul. It is quite sad how ballet nowadays tends to focus on technique. :| the essence, which is dance, is slowly fading away :(
@gay AF it isn't very hard but it is hard. Stay on one leg - not easy, stay on thoes of one leg and jump on it like that - that is hard. I used to dance but after problems with my knee I quit.
This is one of the best ballet costumes I have ever seen and certainly the best one for Esmerelda. Her extension a la second and in arabesque was phenomenal. Her expression and musicality also stellar. She is blessed.
This is my all time favorite Esmeralda variation I just love it so much. Her fire, and passion, and flare and her movements are all so fluid at the same time. Especially for someone so young.
I’m in awe. She just took my breath away. Natalia is outstanding among ballerinas. She is very musical with perfect timing and takes on each role or dance completely. Natalia is definitely my all time favorite.
Already flawless at 17...I admire and look up to her so so much words can't explain how much I love her. I love the passion for dance I see in her, the fierce fire in her. Natalia and Svetlana Z are my two favourites :)
I'm neither a dancer, nor I know anything about ballet techniques. However, I am classical singer -therefore, a performer. I've improved my stage presence by watching ballet videos. Also, after seeing hundreds of dancers on here, I've become more aware of the musical phrasing. I don't know if Natalia has beautiful feet, or if her arabesques have to improve. I don't care if she doesn't beat the tambourin extending her legs to her head, or if her arms are not "good enough" for Swan Lake. This is what I see: a beautiful girl feeling the music. Her movements are evenflowing; her whole body is constantly phrasing - I asume that's why she doesn't look robotic in this variation; - and she is so graceful that it's imposible to not love her. Also, she's a damn good actress. Natalia: I wished more opera singers could watch your videos, so they would understand that music and body are one.
What makes her not so good for swan lake is that she is just explosive and powerful! While the character of Swan lake is grace so she doesn't fit the part, while is Esmerelda and Don Quixote is explosive and powerful.
Tony Bittar Sayegh Natalia Osipova is the most incredible and the unreachable Esmeralda. If i would be her, i would have never accepted Odette/Odile in Swanlake.
You may be right! - however... I've seen much worse Swans than hers! Thanks for your comment :-) PS: I so would like to see her dancing this variation now that she's a mature performer, although I think this Esmeralda is already unbeatable.
This was a long time ago but I'm watching it again swan lake seem to be like done with this grace more than anything but she does it differently like wi h a striving to escape the life as a swan which can turn some people off because it's different but I like it but her jumps are super amazing
Аналогично - нихрена не понимаю в балете, но когда увидел как танцует Наталья Осипова, аж рот открыл!!! Было бы три головы, как у Змея Горыныча, то три рта бы открыл от удивления и восхищения! Вот же Бог дал талант женщине...
I love seeing her when she was seventeen. Dancing with such true spirit and abandon. Such technical freedom, which is so over-glossed today. Wondrous Natalia at 17.
I watched the live broadcasting of Don Quixote at cinema on Sunday! It was absolutely magnificent and fantastic. Natalia is such a talent. And her partner Ivan does some "pas" that no other dancer can do as well! Viva Russian Ballet!!!
Фу... как не патриотично восхвалять какую-то Эсмеральду ... пусть и пляшет ее эта Осипова в Лондонах...маша захарова и её калинка - вот эта искуства катораму аналагавнет!
i watched all other videos suggested in the right frame to compair Natalia Osipova's variation is outstanding. Explosive, powerful, acrobatic and seductive - one of the best performances i have ever seen!
Natalia's internal power and athletic skills is what I like most about her. She is personification of joy and energy on stage. Simply one of the best bravura dancers ever!! In case you prefer romantic style, watch Natalia in La Sylphide. She is so light and elegant - a real spirit! As for Natalia's acting, try to have a look at her in Coppelia. You may be amazed. ;)
Никогда не понимала ,,А ты можешь лучше?". Какая-то странная сравнительная степень! Сравнивать можно тех, кто танцует с теми, кто танцует! Балерина не сможет починить проводку, и что, - значит электрик может ее чинить тяп-ляп, раз балерина ,,даже так не сможет!"? По-моему глупо мерить такой мерой!
I know nothing about ballet but from all other versions of this piece I think she is the most mesmerizing and beautiful. Her hands are so expressive and her whole body emits feelings and not just technique
Absolutely flawless. And better than technique, it is the way she shows a lot of emotion while dancing it, which makes the performance even more superb. Brava!
Even at 17, she's AMAZING! Look at those extensions--they're incredible! And her arabesque is just UNREAL? Does she HAVE a spine? Her expression is also top notch. Bravo!
just ridiculous! how talented can a human being can be? thank god we have this amazing figures to look up to and keep on attending class and staying in love with ballet
I forgot to say how I am reduced to an over-emotional quivering entity when I watch dance, she is beyond belief, thanks so much for these precious films, we are spoilt, but so richer for seeing them..We really are cosseted .
Wow! She really did a lot with the character! Apart from her near perfect technique, It's so much fun to watch all of the drama that she puts into the dance! AMAZING!
