Melanie MCINTIRE, 304 – Prix de Lausanne 2024 – Classical

2 February 2024
Selections - Classical variation: La Esmeralda, Esmeralda
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[Rayhotyou]

people who recognized her from eva’s channel
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[sureillbethere]

Everyone's saying this wasn't a good choice for her (although she did an amazing job) but ballerinas can't only perform the parts they want. I think Melanie did a great job and showed her abilities well.

[Lara]

I'm sorry, I don't know what everyone's talking about because I think she did amazing and she looks beautiful

[Judith]

I love Melanie, she’s the only ballerina that I know of that can do 22. Pirouettes on point without stopping …but in this particular solo, I would love to have seen more attack and much more Hungarian gypsy flavor in her movement, much stronger, much more “frappe “in her movement. And her costume, I think could’ve been a fiery, red and orange, with a sprinkling of black.🥰 …but I totally love her dancing.

[gabrioxxx]

She is very talented indeed but the Esmeralda variation does not do her justice. She’s a turner and I ve seen her do better at school

[kristinmoreno]

Gorgeous Arabesque and Attitudes 🌹🌹🌹🌹 LOVELY BALLERINA! BRAVA!!

[VII]

been a melanie fan since day 1, the amount of talent she has is insane

[BmaGrl]

She is a much better dancer than this routine indicates. It was a poor choice to show off her capabilities, especially her turning, at which she excels. Pas de Classique would have been a better choice.

[George-mnps]

This dancer is special!!! I loved this and cannot understand some of the comments below saying it was a poor choice for her. If she has other variations better than this one, I sure would like to see them.

[alex-therese]

Her balance. Control. Turns. Everything is perfection.

[candacemalfoy]

Congrats Melanie, you worked so hard. I will say, I've been following Melanie on social media for a while, and this just wasn't her variation. She absolutely deserved to get in the final selection. I just can see what happened, the variation, costume, nerves maybe. I look forward to seeing her as a principal in a famous ballet company some day soon!

[Vineyard_of_God]

A technically difficult piece for a competition because a lot can go wrong. A true pleasure to see a dancer take this on in such a competitive environment. Well done!!!

[AmonLisa]

As suspected, I came from Eva Nys channel, and oh my lord. Melanie's stage presence is almost as insanely mesmerizing as her turns. She owned this routine, and I'm so inspired by her. Much love from the US

[chub.]

Melanie is I watch her all the time on Evanys' channel.

[Mariana-hzrd]

There's a video of Melanie doing Esmeralda in her home studio, which is just mesmerising. This is a watered down version of that. I wonder if she was made to change? I believe she most certainly would have placed with the version she practiced back home. The adaptations made it her own and really highlighted her strengths while maintaining the integrity of the piece.

[belajadevotchka]

Let me preface this by saying Melanie is my favourite dancer. I adore her. She's absolutely wonderful.
However, I don't think this variation and Melanie went well together. Melanie is graceful, angelic, soft, weightless. Esmeralda is gypsy, bold, sharp, sassy, darker. Esmeralda is a lady who can wear red. Not every lady can pull off red. Technically she's good. I just don't think she plays the part well, and I hate that I feel that way, but this performance just doesn't stun me the way literally everything else this girl does. She's almost always amazing.

[thegentlelioness]

I am absolutely loving these videos! Melanie is a beautiful dancer. So talented.
Best wishes from the U.K. ❣️

[KayoEll]

I know I'm going to be crucified for this, but the more I watch dancers from Mater's Ballet Academy, the more I'm struck that many of the students there are technically outstanding, but don't convey the emotion an artistry I would like to see from them. It's fun to watch them do "tricks" (lots of pirouettes, fouettes, jumps for the boys, etc) but I don't love just watching them dance, and their artistry doesn't take my breath away.

[CemreÜnal]

As a Proffesional Ballet Dancer in 13 years old. I’m always watching Melanie form Eva’s channel. She is now in Master Ballet Acedemy and I think she deserves to be the best. Melanie is a beautiful ballerina. I wish the best for her.. 🩰

[georgethomson]

One of the best I’ve seen her dance. Wasn’t all about her turns, she showcased her technique and musicality. Good for her!