#WorldBalletDay 2020 - The Royal Ballet's class in full

The Royal Ballet take morning class on the stage of the Royal Opera House as part of #WorldBalletDay 2020.

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[Salvador_Daliko]

0:05 Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Showboat)
2:40 Sicilienne
7:32 Carmen -Toreador Song
11:58 Singin' in the Rain
13:49 The Lonely Goatherd
15:38 Radetzky March
17:06 Military Polonaise (Chopin)
18:53 Trumpet concerto andante (Haydn)
23:54 Czardas (Monti)
30:28 Pathetique Sonata 2nd mov (Beethoven)
33:12 Carmen -Toreador Song
40:11 Somewhere Over the Rainbow
43:30 Liebesleid (Kreisler)
52:52 Que Sera, Sera
1:02:29 I Got Rhythm (Gershwin)
1:18:26 Swan Lake act2 coda
1:19:58 Swan Lake act2 coda
1:20:53 Orpheus in the Underworld (Offenbach) 天国と地獄

[altongrimes]

The pianist breathes such remarkable life into everything he plays. Through him, all the music seems "new"

[theoptimistvibe]

I love it when the teacher is giving the steps at the barre and half the dancers are going through it with their hands

[lauraon]

An historic World Ballet Day. Dancing even with masks. Bravo dancers, Brian and Rob!

[menciaparedes]

i love how marianela does what she wants and disappears for a bunch of exercises but when she does do them she just nails them god I love her

[londonlouise]

Such gorgeous technique, it warms my heart to see the Royal Opera House dancing again, even during Covid

[marciacaple]

So happy to have Brian Maloney teaching the class, accompanied by the inimitable Rob Clark. Perfect combination! Wish I could recognize the dancers more easily, but they are ALL superb. Following the class, what wonderful rehearsals! Many thanks to you all!

[Antarctica]

Not only is each dancer supreme but the accompanist are always so fabulous, as is this gentleman filling the room with such vital uplifting energy!

[jessicaelliott]

It always amazes me that the pregnant ladies are doing class like they aren't growing another human. It was as much as I could do to waddle from the sofa to the fridge.

[megumis]

As horrible as this pandemic is, it’s given us your world ballet day in the opera house! Grateful for the accidental magic of the company class at the opera house and how we feel close to you. Thank you🙏💕

[cnik]

Watching this gives me such a deep appreciation for how hard and long they practice to recreate themselves into works of art for their audiences. Dancers, we are so grateful for your generosity!

[chasburns]

why do i love watching class more than performances lol

[annacarlajedras]

Pianist is wonderful and I was 'dancing' with the company. Absolutely wonderful doing class masked up! Well well done!

[clairegaylor]

its marianela nuñez in pizza socks for me

[thevictoriasonnets]

This pianist is giving me “opening night orchestral” real- ness!! He’s great! lol

And the dancers are just breathtaking!

[RockyScience]

A year ago, Nov 2019, I was in that exact theatre, having travelled half of the planet to watch almost all Principals and some of my favourite ROH dancers (except McRae as he was injured but replaced by another Sydney boy Campbell) in multiple productions.

What has happened in between then and now is also worth remembering. However nothing comparable to those few nights back in London. ROH is definitely the best ballet company in my opinion, not just for the marvellous dancers and production, but also the diversity and inclusiveness.

We will return - that’s for sure. Good luck ROH!

[pukkapresenting]

Perfect! By far the best broadcasting, presenter-led intro and then just let us watch the amazing dancers without interruption. Fantastic camera coverage, lighting, pianist, terrific performances even in masks. Congrats for putting together this production at this really challenging time.

[julietasaravia]

the pianist is excellent ... impeccable ...

[chiaramolo]

Lovely! So glad they are able to be back on stage doing what the love the most! As always absolutely amazing!!
Robert is also amazing at the piano!

[elizzy]

Marcelino Sambé just gets better and better!