Matt buddy ..... the whole point of an alternate is to be able to do the dance if a dancer can't dance. You have to KNOW and learn just as much as a dancer with the position.
But in that last competition, Fernando had the same job as he did, and he learned everything... so you can't complain that it can't be done. There's no excuse.
Why is Matias there? Surely to god they could find someone who would value being in Joffrey Elite? He looks like he was just shown the piece that morning.
He's complaining, I'm only 12 and I'm the understudy for all of the dwarfs in our ballet and it's not that hard to memorize all the moves and placement as long as you're at least marking it in the back and paying attention.
Honestly! It irritates me that he's not paying more attention! As an understudy/alternate, you need to learn everything and you should always be on the ball because you never know what could happen. You can't just pout in the corner about being the alternate and be on your phone -- don't you want to get back into the dance, don't you want to prove that you deserve your spot back?! Agh, I really hope Fernando healed up and can dance for the show because I just...Matt doesn't deserve it, imo.
Loved the episode---so much dancing. The drama over the ballet piece was a bit much---but I really loved seeing the contemporary piece with Harrison, Niamh and Maddie. They were awesome. Good luck at the competition!!
Wow. I'm surprised at their pointe work: I swear it was better in past episodes, but this could just be a rough day with the competition so near. Even so, I'm surprised some of the people in Joffrey Elite even made it into the group with that level of technique.... Also, Matt, I don't feel much sympathy for you as the alternate. Even when I was dancing in the corps, my friends and I -- also in the corps -- learned all of the other roles because you literally never know when something happens and you're needed for a solo or even the main role. Just... LEARN ALL THE PARTS. DON'T BE ON YOUR PHONE. YOU'RE IN JOFFREY ELITE FOR A REASON NOW SHOW WHY YOU'RE THERE. AGH. Anyway, hopefully things look better for the performance.
If I want to watch classical ballet on pointe I'll watch "Strictly Ballet"---contemporary is what the Joffrey Elite does best. They should stick to their strengths!! Love the dancers and seeing the Still I Cry piece.
rose Proust joffrey has two types if programs, contemporary jazz and ballet. I'm sure Anna is from ballet. She said she's not very good at contemporary. I think some of these dancers are from the non ballet program like Madison and Niamh. Only a idiot would make them go on point and put them in a point routine. Why not show Anna doing ballet and Madison doing contemporary? They can all dance amazing but in there own styles.
They want to be professionals so at their age they should be way better... Harrison said he didn't went tp college to be a dancer, this is very bad technique even for their age.
My favorite dancer on this show is Niamh. She's a gorgeous dancer and such a humble soul. but why -oh why- must she only wear LIP LINER with no lipstick :(
If you don't have anything nice to say keep it to yourself. She's 13, she probably just started wearing makeup and she's dancing all day. Don't be so critical of others
It's rough waiting for an episode to come out each week... Mat, pull your act together please. It's your responsibility to know the pieces well enough to step in when someone needs to step out. Fernando, heal quickly. I'm begging you.
Why aren't they doing what they are best at? Niamh and Maddie are the best at contemporary ballet and Laurie and Anna are best at classical ballet. TBH I only like the contemporary routine....
this is exactly how I thought it was going to be 😂 the last few days they'll be all stressed and there are going to be downs, but magically everything will turn out how its supposed to be. 😂 kinda predictable. i might be wrong tho 🙄
I think it's to get their name out there and expand their reach as a school? Like, it shows that there's more than just strict classical training at Joffrey, you also have the opportunity to compete and meet these renowned choreographers.
competition is also a valid form of performance and many good dancers have emerged from a competitive background. Joffrey also has students who study contemporary and jazz seriously . Some of the best dancing in America is not strictly ballet.
Please explain to me why these dancers are the elite? They don't hold a candle to the dancers that come out of the Vaganova Ballet Academy. They just seem to lack technique.
when I was thirteen, I understudied a piece with twelve distinct parts. it can be done, but it does require a lot of discipline and practice. clearly matias cannot handle that, unfortunately.
When Kate was one of the main dancers, she really inspired me because she is so graceful. I wish I could see more of her. I look for chances to see her in the background.
Last episode people were crying for Matt saying he must be depressed... that’s not what he meant when he said he couldn’t get out of bed... he meant physically lol he was the weakest one and his body couldn’t take it. But not knowing the dance and his whole attitude is really frustrating to see... I’m so bummed for Fernando... that kid friggin deserves it. And if Matt can’t get it together then they need to bring in another alt... that ain’t right
I’m sorry but if anyone notice he said “ there will be teams from all over the tristate area” PHINEAS AND FERB WAS MY LIFE... sorry for that. Continue on with the comments
Harrison: he is alittle mad Me: alittle...he should have been furious Harrison ur foot sickled and fernado over there marking when he should be going full out
It’s beyond me how Mat is making excuses. It’s clear this isn’t his time and he’s not serious about extending his career. When you’re serious about a dream, their are no excuses. Fernando did it. Mat just stole an opportunity for someone who was truly serious about dancing..
sorry to say this but 12 episodes in and I am not impressed. They are just technically not very good dancers, any of them... they don't have the basics down. unpointed feet, unsickled feet, floppy, unplaced arms, legs not straightened, overall not enough strength. What's up with this? I thought the Joffrey was better than this.
excuses matt gives is weak he missed loads of time but gets stay even though they said one warning then your out he had 4 and still there why i never got fernando he always learnt every dance part no matter he is a great dancer and partner
What a hypocrite. How can you tell someone to get off their phone but here you are on your phone🙄...and I don’t want to hear “cause I’m the instructor” excuse
If a professional was an understudy, they would have every part of the dance memorized. This just shows the difference between a pro and a student. That is irritating
Harrison should never dance again and work on his music and acting. maybe this can be a spring board for him because ballet and him are not a match. however, he can partner.
Aww poor Fernando!! He works so hard!!
Matt buddy ..... the whole point of an alternate is to be able to do the dance if a dancer can't dance. You have to KNOW and learn just as much as a dancer with the position.
I can't stand Matt irresponsable actitude!!! He is getting on my nerves.
But in that last competition, Fernando had the same job as he did, and he learned everything... so you can't complain that it can't be done. There's no excuse.
Exactly
He just doesn’t have what it takes. He’s not completely in it and far too distracted. Discipline!
Yikes!! Do they take technique classes?????????? Understudies MUST learn all their parts I am baffled by the lack of commitment from matt.
Ikr??!!!He's been this way from jump. Sad because another didn't get picked for the team and he's just pissing it away. Totally unacceptable
Why is Matias there? Surely to god they could find someone who would value being in Joffrey Elite? He looks like he was just shown the piece that morning.
He's complaining, I'm only 12 and I'm the understudy for all of the dwarfs in our ballet and it's not that hard to memorize all the moves and placement as long as you're at least marking it in the back and paying attention.
depends on the dance also, sometimes the steps and counting is quite different between different parts
Honestly! It irritates me that he's not paying more attention! As an understudy/alternate, you need to learn everything and you should always be on the ball because you never know what could happen. You can't just pout in the corner about being the alternate and be on your phone -- don't you want to get back into the dance, don't you want to prove that you deserve your spot back?! Agh, I really hope Fernando healed up and can dance for the show because I just...Matt doesn't deserve it, imo.
Loved the episode---so much dancing. The drama over the ballet piece was a bit much---but I really loved seeing the contemporary piece with Harrison, Niamh and Maddie. They were awesome. Good luck at the competition!!
Niamh was so gorgeous in the pas de deux omg 😭😍❤️
"I definitely could have learned it better... but like... I don't actually care at all... so like.. "
Wow. I'm surprised at their pointe work: I swear it was better in past episodes, but this could just be a rough day with the competition so near. Even so, I'm surprised some of the people in Joffrey Elite even made it into the group with that level of technique....
Also, Matt, I don't feel much sympathy for you as the alternate. Even when I was dancing in the corps, my friends and I -- also in the corps -- learned all of the other roles because you literally never know when something happens and you're needed for a solo or even the main role. Just... LEARN ALL THE PARTS. DON'T BE ON YOUR PHONE. YOU'RE IN JOFFREY ELITE FOR A REASON NOW SHOW WHY YOU'RE THERE. AGH. Anyway, hopefully things look better for the performance.
I LOOOOVVVVEEEE Niamh!!!! So glad they are showing more of her😃💕💜
Omg I love this they are so beautiful and Niamh in the pas de deux!!!!
If I want to watch classical ballet on pointe I'll watch "Strictly Ballet"---contemporary is what the Joffrey Elite does best. They should stick to their strengths!! Love the dancers and seeing the Still I Cry piece.
I dont undersrand hiw Fernando was ever an alternate to begin with. He is probably the best guy
The technique OMG I can't my eyes...
They are all really young! If you want to see good technique watch professionals!
rose Proust joffrey has two types if programs, contemporary jazz and ballet. I'm sure Anna is from ballet. She said she's not very good at contemporary. I think some of these dancers are from the non ballet program like Madison and Niamh. Only a idiot would make them go on point and put them in a point routine. Why not show Anna doing ballet and Madison doing contemporary? They can all dance amazing but in there own styles.
They want to be professionals so at their age they should be way better... Harrison said he didn't went tp college to be a dancer, this is very bad technique even for their age.
however Harrison did an amazing job with his song...maybe Broadway is his venue?
rose Proust hy
My favorite dancer on this show is Niamh. She's a gorgeous dancer and such a humble soul. but why -oh why- must she only wear LIP LINER with no lipstick :(
Chloe Fae 🤣💄🤣💄 her friends didn't tell her??? BAD friends!!!!!!!!!!
Chloe Fae If she is dancing the whole time she probably sweats but her friends should have told her!! Not good friends....
you really think she is gonna reapply it while they are practicing?
I'm guessing she wears lip liner and lipstick that doesn't stay on very well.
If you don't have anything nice to say keep it to yourself. She's 13, she probably just started wearing makeup and she's dancing all day. Don't be so critical of others
his parents are paying too much money for him to not be paying attention
It's rough waiting for an episode to come out each week... Mat, pull your act together please. It's your responsibility to know the pieces well enough to step in when someone needs to step out. Fernando, heal quickly. I'm begging you.
ballet is beautiful and looks effortless to the audience but seems brutal and unforgiving to the dancers. I commend their dedication and commitment.
I love fernando and Anna's Friendship
I LOVVVEEE Niamh! If they do another dance next competition she needs to be the lead! SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wish these came on more then once a week 😔
why is he on his phone in class? he fucked up once, that's why he's just an alternative, it looks like he's not motivated to dance anymore..
Why aren't they doing what they are best at? Niamh and Maddie are the best at contemporary ballet and Laurie and Anna are best at classical ballet. TBH I only like the contemporary routine....
def. the ballet choreography is too eclectic and messy and it makes the dancers look bad. it’s not very good choreography, unfortunately. :(
The thumbnail caught my eye 😂
Have been waiting for this all day!
Noooooo Fernando!! Omg he worked so hard and deserved this spot. He's got to get back on those toes!
love this series!!
They are amazing!
I don't even know what this is, I just think ballet dancing looks pretty soo I just thought I'd watch it
Shine MC amazing series. Very disappointing short episodes. They should make it 10-20 minutes
Aw I hope Fernando gets healthy soon 💖💖💖
I want to see the whole contemporary routine!!!!!!!!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡
6:34 #bootygoals
amazing stuff
this is exactly how I thought it was going to be 😂 the last few days they'll be all stressed and there are going to be downs, but magically everything will turn out how its supposed to be. 😂 kinda predictable. i might be wrong tho 🙄
Love ya'll so much
love it!
I don't understand why Joffrey elite is competing? It's a ballet school, they perform, not compete.
I think it's to get their name out there and expand their reach as a school? Like, it shows that there's more than just strict classical training at Joffrey, you also have the opportunity to compete and meet these renowned choreographers.
competition is also a valid form of performance and many good dancers have emerged from a competitive background. Joffrey also has students who study contemporary and jazz seriously . Some of the best dancing in America is not strictly ballet.
Please explain to me why these dancers are the elite? They don't hold a candle to the dancers that come out of the Vaganova Ballet Academy. They just seem to lack technique.
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Expect excellence you get excellence. Lodie
Why are some of them wearing their tights over their leotards?
hannahkate most dancers do that...not sure why but its not an odd thing to do....
hannahkate it's a personal preference. I sometimes like putting my tights over my Leotard sometimes too
hannahkate it's easier to change quickly like that
+Meaghan Kehoe sane last name !
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Cute all the way cuteeee😍😍😍😍
when I was thirteen, I understudied a piece with twelve distinct parts. it can be done, but it does require a lot of discipline and practice. clearly matias cannot handle that, unfortunately.
Don't know why they chose Matias?
When is season 2?
I do ballet
Oh god. I can't.
what’s the music??
How old are these kids? I think one of the girls is 13 but like what's the age range here?
omg everyone's soooo cute
Matt makes me sick, these guys in charge , picked some of the wrong people, and Matt is one!
When Kate was one of the main dancers, she really inspired me because she is so graceful. I wish I could see more of her. I look for chances to see her in the background.
I agree tiger lily. Kate is like literally goals. I hope we see her way more.
tiger lily really?! I find Kate soooo boring😂My fav is Niamh or Maddie!!! They have talent😍😍😍😍
tiger lily I'm happy she's not a lead. Niamh Anna and Maddie have WAYY more talent then her!!!!!!!😍
OOOHHH "pas de deux!" Daaamn I kept hearing paddudduh sksksk XD
Last episode people were crying for Matt saying he must be depressed... that’s not what he meant when he said he couldn’t get out of bed... he meant physically lol he was the weakest one and his body couldn’t take it. But not knowing the dance and his whole attitude is really frustrating to see... I’m so bummed for Fernando... that kid friggin deserves it. And if Matt can’t get it together then they need to bring in another alt... that ain’t right
why is matt even on joffrey elite??
matias needs to go
damnit mattias smh :/
I’m sorry but if anyone notice he said “ there will be teams from all over the tristate area” PHINEAS AND FERB WAS MY LIFE... sorry for that. Continue on with the comments
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Harrison: he is alittle mad
Me: alittle...he should have been furious
Harrison ur foot sickled and fernado over there marking when he should be going full out
It’s beyond me how Mat is making excuses. It’s clear this isn’t his time and he’s not serious about extending his career. When you’re serious about a dream, their are no excuses. Fernando did it. Mat just stole an opportunity for someone who was truly serious about dancing..
the beginning of his song sounds the beginning to ed sheeran's dive
sorry to say this but 12 episodes in and I am not impressed. They are just technically not very good dancers, any of them... they don't have the basics down. unpointed feet, unsickled feet, floppy, unplaced arms, legs not straightened, overall not enough strength. What's up with this? I thought the Joffrey was better than this.
excuses matt gives is weak he missed loads of time but gets stay even though they said one warning then your out he had 4 and still there why i never got fernando he always learnt every dance part no matter he is a great dancer and partner
okay but matt says "oh it's just really hard" it's hard for everyone buddy you should have been paying attention
I don't like Mat but at the same time he's literally me
People are really bashing Mat, but based on what he described a few videos ago, it really sounds like he’s suffering from depression
Matias is a HOT MESS, he doesn’t look like he even should be learning at Joffrey Ballet!
Mathias annoys me because it’s seems like he doesn’t care
Okay but Anna and Fernando?!
What a hypocrite. How can you tell someone to get off their phone but here you are on your phone🙄...and I don’t want to hear “cause I’m the instructor” excuse
Ariel has a wider torso then the other girls and also she looks a lot older, is she in her 40’s or something
Meredith Bayliss would be completely disappointed....
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they must have been having an off day because yeesh...
EARLY SQUAD WHERE U AT
Who else is pissed at matt
If a professional was an understudy, they would have every part of the dance memorized. This just shows the difference between a pro and a student. That is irritating
Matt omfg excuses excuses excuses 🙄
Matt... Talk about unprofessional
Harrison should never dance again and work on his music and acting. maybe this can be a spring board for him because ballet and him are not a match. however, he can partner.
maybe he is not concentrating on ballet but rather contemporary
He is a hell load better at contemporary rather than classical
Shaky cam this ep lol
Mat is such a whiny brat.
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Matias needs to go bye bye
I dislike matt whoops
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Dude this is your job. I am sorry it's hard but it is only going to get harder. Stop whining and work. Work or leave your call.
How can this group be called elite? Nowhere near
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