Ballet Dancer Daniil Simkin: WOW!!! HOW DID HE DO THAT!!!

Many thanks to Stephen Nelson for comments that greatly shaped and motivated this video.

[barbaraolson]

The strength of his ankles is amazing. Daniel is a gifted and trained artist.

[elizzy]

Thank you for another very interesting talk on ballet technique. You are right: Simkin is not just a "trickster" but is a supremely accomplished exponent of the art of ballet, for example, his oh so elegant tour en l'air finishing in arabesque at 12:38.

[lavandeyracaro]

I loved you included Rolando Sarabia in this video. As a cuban I'm very proud of cuban ballet school...Although many complain they have lost quality, especially the female dancers.

[mademsoisellerhapsody]

And he's a lovely person in real life!

[magkal]

Thanks for posting this...I've noticed him a few years ago, in a small show together with his father, on some french music, and I really was impressed by his power, and charm...for he charmed me with his smile and the way to make difficult jumps look easy to do...

[richardbenitez]

This is an outstanding display of ballet dance. I’m a long term fan of ballet from the base of San Francisco ballet company. Of course I’ve had opportunities to meet the dancers, male and female. But, as a fellow fan of dance said what do you say to them? Exactly! I’m actually freighted of the dancers. I’m so appreciative of their hard work, often dancing with pain, then injury recovery. Gee! And all for me to have a good time.

[richardcleveland]

What an absolutely astonishing dancer! He seems to defy gravity - and probably the laws of physics! He's mesmerizing to watch. Thanks so much for posting this - and for all of your character studies; as someone who was trained to be a teacher, I appreciate your ability to instruct your audience in a way that engages our attention.

[gonefishing]

Absolutely loved it. Seems like you had a lovely birthday. We also loved Scotland, that was back in 2003. Wonderful, thank you 🙏🙏🙏👵🇦🇺

[CristinaF]

i think he does it to gain force, you were right in one of your comments

[minissa]

Really enjoyed your analysis and, as usual, learned a lot!

[patriciagraham]

WOW! WOW! Superb dancer - very lovely to watch.

[BethiWFH]

Thank you for a very interesting video. I am not a dancer, but found this very informative.

[mathildewesendonck]

Thank you so much, Kent! What an interesting analysis. And thank you also for mentioning that Daniil is not just a trickster. His latest role is Lenski in Onegin, and he is just gorgeous. He has grown so much as an artist.

[Marta]

Fascinating, thank you for posting. I also liked the comparisons with Cornejo and Sarabia. I've seen Simkin in Giselle where his technique was not so unorthodox; here the way you break down his pirouettes is so informative.

[rosemarienin]

Wonderful presentation, I wish I could see comparisons with Baryshnikov, esp. doing the corsaire and don Quijote.

[marilynsitaker]

Thank you for a detailed examination of Daniil Simkin's unconventional approach that results in such powerful and spectacular effects.

[renault]

"Circus tricks.' You said it exactly.

[freeyourdreama]

Cubans are elegant — it’s so easy ! Nothing forced

[trhall]

Fantastic breakdown of technique. Wonderful 🌟

[bubble]

He's extraordinary. With some of the things he's doing technically, he looks like he may be putting himself at risk of an unpleasant injury. But so far it's working for him!

I've just discovered your videos. I love the close analysis ... and your accent. :-) (I'm Australian.)