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ladylake1
11-15-2010, 08:54 AM
When I viewed this, I didn't think some of the moves were humanly possible. Don't think there is any "photo shop" going on either!!!!

http://www.nzwide.com/swanlake.htm

jblum8156
11-15-2010, 09:16 AM
So beautiful! I've never seen anything like that. Where was it performed, do you know?

tudacee
11-15-2010, 10:47 AM
That was one of the most amazing renditions of swan lake...unbelievable. wow. Hope you don't mind if I share the link to the video on my facebook.

Donna:BigApplause:

K9-Lovers
11-15-2010, 11:02 AM
Just beautiful. I'm afraid the female dancer will have trouble with her joints when she's our age, though.

ladylake1
11-15-2010, 11:53 AM
The link was sent to me in an email so I don't know anything else about it. I was just so amazed by the lead dancer that I had to share it. Feel free to pass the link on. I agree with you K-9. Can't imagine what her joints will be like in a few years.

SALYBOW
11-15-2010, 12:45 PM
That was beautiful. What incredible athleticism they displayed, particularly when she was en pointe on his shoulders and head. Amazing and breathtaking.

jblum8156
11-15-2010, 01:09 PM
Well, I read that she's only 17 and they've been training her since she was 7 just for this performance. So maybe she will be allowed to do regular ballet and not ruin her joints.

Boudicca
11-15-2010, 01:21 PM
She must also be taking Yoga classes at The Villages....?

ladylake1
11-15-2010, 10:46 PM
If yoga in TV does that, sign me up - twice!!!!! Hope the young lady goes on to do more classical ballet. She is phenomenal. Jblum where did you find info on the performance?

jblum8156
11-16-2010, 05:19 AM
I Googled Swan Lake Chinese and found lots of information.

Mimiemegan
05-03-2011, 06:54 PM
I'm new to posting, a wannabe TV from Clarkston MI. Wow Wow Wow. Never have I seen anything like this. Thanks for sharing.

brostholder
05-03-2011, 07:19 PM
on point on his head!!! wow!!

rosygail
01-23-2012, 06:09 PM
Was this the Lifelong Learning Ballet Group? LOL This was amazing to see. Such talent and grace!

redwitch
01-24-2012, 08:01 AM
Guess I'm the odd man out. It was beautiful gymnastics but a spotter in a ballet just seems wrong. The male lead in Swan Lake is supposed to dance, not be a lift for the ballerina. Good thing they weren't dancing Giselle (my favorite ballet). Bet I would have had a hissy fit if they'd destroyed it rather than just be mildly irritated.

lightworker888
01-24-2012, 09:25 AM
This was a part of the Chinese State Circus and not a presentation of Swan Lake, the ballet. There have been many other "ballet acts" performed by other Chinese gymnastic groups, and all are lovely to watch if you enjoy gymnastics, as I do. Lots of great gymnasts in the different Chinese groups. One of the most unusual dancers were 2 handicapped dancers, he had one leg and she had one arm and they danced a lovely pas de deux. It is called Hand in Hand on Youtube. Amazing how beautifully the human spirit can express itself regardless of the circumstances.

LW888

redwitch
01-24-2012, 01:43 PM
lightworker -- Thank you!!!! I did enjoy it as beautiful and amazing gymnastics, I just had a hard time calling it a ballet. I truly feel better now about my misgivings.

ladylake1
01-24-2012, 10:38 PM
Thanks lw888. This was a fantastic act. Too fantastic to nitpick cause it wasn't "real" ballet.

BRoberts
06-05-2012, 12:55 PM
Wow. That's amazing what she can do with her body. I bet she's only 16 years old

tainsley
06-05-2012, 01:59 PM
Fabulous...just beautiful!