Mikhail Baryshnikov - The Turning Point (Ballet)

Mikhail Baryshnikov in The Turning Point

00:00 - Double Revoltade Diagonal
00:05 - Giselle
00:56 - Le Corsaire
01:52 - Don Quixote

[elintilia]

I thought Sergei Polunin, at the height of his ballet career, was the best ballet dancer. My mom told me: watch Barishnikov and get back to me if you still think this. This video shows why she's right a million times over. It's been over 40 years and his performance still blows everyone else's out of the water. He makes something that elite ballet dancers struggle with look effortless and easy. It's absolutely astounding. His performance will continue to hold up no matter how much time passes.

[odabella]

There are many male dancers, past and present, whose dancing I love and admire, but NOBODY will ever come close to Baryshnikov. The speed, the musicality, the elegance, the appropriate sense of style that many lack... It's absolutely insane how perfect his dancing was.

[katwil]

This movie is over 40 years old and still, to this day, no one can come close to him. He is the GOAT.

[normajeanmorrissey]

Went to N.Y.C. to see a ballet with my Mom. (NYC ballet company). We did not know we were to be blessed with a performance by the great Baryshnikov. What a wondrous night for us both! Mom is gone but I still remember that night like it was yesterday. A truly magic night for us both💑🩰A once in a lifetime happening.

[Dragonrose]

Behold, a man whose legs are actually wings.

[takenoprisoners]

He's the best male dancer, ever.

[bethfiori]

Baryshnikov's dancing is beautiful, powerful, stunning - all the adjectives that have rightly been used before - but what makes him different and, to me, fascinating is that he is thoughtful, and it shows. It feels as if I can see him joyfully thinking, and the vivacity and brilliance of his thought are made visible in his dance. I do not see this in any other dancer.

[pilargarcia]

I do not tire of watching him, over and over and over again

[valeriejrt]

I am so glad I was alive during the time Baryshnikov and Nureyev danced and performed like no other!…just breathtaking artistry and passion❤️

[kunokdureau]

The greatist ballet dancer ever exist. his beautiful eyes looked through my heart while he danced with such grace and powerful precision. HE is THE BEST.

[sylviecharlois]

Whenever I watch him, I am reminded of a remark made by Gregory Hines, I think it was for a tribute to Barischnikov. Mentionning their work on White nights, he said something like "Mikhail would jump. And then we would wait, and wait, and wait, until he daigned coming down."
It still completely amazes me to see him jump, and yes, it looks like he's going to stay up forever... What a dancer...

[SandyBowyer-xzjo]

The greatest male ballet dancer ever !! Love to see this level of performance ❤

[listfield]

Mr. Baryshnikov still remains the best. I am so thankful to be able to see him dance. No one comes close when all factors - technique, purity, charisma, acting elegance- are considered. He really is a marvel.

[cdelorenzo]

No words; there will never be another! SPECTACULAR! ❤

[fvzszzp]

Барышников это что-то из области фантастики, завораживает танцем ❤, очень эстетично, супер

[TheBorzoilover]

He is the best male dancer the world has ever seen.

[ludmilag]

Космический барышников ! Волшебник пируэтов и прыжков . Браво, уникален . ❤️

[dianaware]

He will Always Be The Greatest !!! Much Gratitude !!!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏‼️🤩😮🤩

[clebossstudio]

I am 15 years old wen i was 13 i was thinking about stopping dance. But after i saw a short basilio performance i discovered this man who is a plane. After that i totally regretted my opinion and i continue to dance. My life is now just dance and watch Baryshnikov all day all night

[rfvlkdy]

Браво! Необыкновенное впечатление его виртуозности покоряет на всю жизнь! Такие танцовщики рождаются, наверное, раз в сто лет!❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍