Alexander Kalinin Russian Dance 'Trepak' Nutcracker

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2009
  • * Choreography By Alex Kalinin. He was born in Moscow, Russia, and began his dancing career at the age of four with his father. He graduated from the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy of Moscow. He has performed and toured as a soloist in over sixty countries with the most prestigious dance companies in the former Soviet Union. After immigrating to the United States in 1981, Mr. Kalinin has performed on stages from New York to Las Vegas, Reno, Australia and throughout Southern California. He has taught dance for over twenty-five years in US as well as abroad. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Kalinin Dance Company.
    Tropak or trepak is a traditional Ukrainian folk dance that spread throughout the Russian Empire. The tropak shares many musical and choreographic characteristics with the better-known hopak. Both developed as Cossack social dances performed on celebratory occasions.
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  • @LunaFarroweVO
    @LunaFarroweVO 6 років тому +614

    In mother Russia, physics obey you.

    • @michelle7925
      @michelle7925 5 років тому +12

      In mother Russia, gravity obeys you

    • @MrJeezus
      @MrJeezus 5 років тому +18

      Nyet, in the mother Russia, there are no physics.

    • @luisdauajare4842
      @luisdauajare4842 3 роки тому

      Completely normal phenomenon...

    • @almalovesfish3612
      @almalovesfish3612 2 роки тому

      In Mother Russia, anything obeys you.

    • @pigeonne8182
      @pigeonne8182 2 роки тому +4

      Wrong. In mother russia you obey the tzar and the tzar wants you to dance better than they do in other countries. simple and sad as that.

  • @elenadiaz6312
    @elenadiaz6312 9 місяців тому +13

    Did they cancel gravity in Russia? ……. And leg bones? Incredible! That was simply magnificent

  • @malkolmlind8598
    @malkolmlind8598 3 роки тому +106

    Such a stunning choreography... I wish I could dance like that. And don't forget Tchaikovsky's amazing music! So much energy!

  • @BosaBogans
    @BosaBogans 6 місяців тому +8

    OUTFRICKING STANDING!!! I could watch them all day long! Beautiful!

  • @tttiinaa
    @tttiinaa 11 років тому +14

    god how much i love russian people! greetings from finland (:

  • @diegocarrillo2360
    @diegocarrillo2360 4 роки тому +43

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwww. I'm not sure if anybody knows, but this is INSANELY HARD. My teacher can't even do what they're doing. I've tried. And failed. Props to theses guys!!!!!!!!!

  • @diegocarrillo2360
    @diegocarrillo2360 3 роки тому +13

    I've probably spent like 200 hours watching this exact video now

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 5 місяців тому +6

    It takes real skills and efforts to able to dance like that god bless you guys thanks you guys rock you make it look so efftorsly great job people you should be amazed and proud one of the best and favorite scenes ever from the nutcracker the Russian trepak as we know it way to go good music very impressed stay safe and warm out there ❤😂😂 Joe

  • @ArcaneAzmadi
    @ArcaneAzmadi 8 років тому +111

    A stunning display of athleticism.

  • @annahill99
    @annahill99 3 роки тому +84

    I love this one. I think the russian dance deserves this kind of boisterous choreography and I hate when productions kinda play it tame.

    • @steftrando
      @steftrando 2 роки тому +5

      THANK YOU! 100% agreement

    • @jdsboomin529
      @jdsboomin529 7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! I saw the New York City Ballet last year and they perform this dance with a bunch of hula hoops. Sooo lame lol. I really didn’t agree with most of the choreography choices. The fact that Clara is a teeny little girl was disappointing too. They never really had her dance at all 😩. The orchestra was on point though so…. The Russian dance for the Longbeach Nutcracker is more like this except they do some break dancing too. It’s very fun :)

    • @jneal1347
      @jneal1347 4 місяці тому

      And when they lower the tempo!

  • @ingwerschorle_
    @ingwerschorle_ 3 роки тому +74

    But can we all just appreciate the incredible music

    • @arktos3095
      @arktos3095 3 роки тому +2

      Russian dance - Tchaikovsky

    • @brisktea123
      @brisktea123 2 роки тому

      @@arktos3095 no its trepak. Not trying be a dick

    • @xethlorien4736
      @xethlorien4736 2 роки тому +1

      @@brisktea123 'Trepak' is the Russian for the type of dance. The title of the movement is "Russian Dance, Trepak'. It's perfectly fine to just say, 'Russian Dance'.

    • @jezd9787
      @jezd9787 6 місяців тому

      Especially since they did an extended version which is not usually done.

  • @SarahDigsHockey
    @SarahDigsHockey 3 роки тому +7

    Nice. The audience gave the obligatory polite applause at the start, completely unaware of what they were about to experience.

    • @laurapauga8221
      @laurapauga8221 Рік тому

      But at the end they were screaming bravo bravo bravo for sure I would be I still do actually here by myself every time I see it

  • @Botandarun
    @Botandarun 10 років тому +169

    Well damn that looks like it requires some serious thigh muscles..

    • @michelle7925
      @michelle7925 5 років тому +2

      Pangur Bán I can kinda do that but not for long and I don't even have much muscle

    • @SnareMaster06
      @SnareMaster06 5 років тому +3

      Lmao reply’s 4 years later

    • @MaeaCh
      @MaeaCh 5 років тому +9

      Nah, just requires some vodka and some Boskha

    • @oliverslicey
      @oliverslicey 2 роки тому

      @@SnareMaster06 this reply is 7 yrs later

    • @SnareMaster06
      @SnareMaster06 2 роки тому

      @@oliverslicey my reply was 2 years ago dummy

  • @StrawberieAmelie
    @StrawberieAmelie 7 місяців тому +3

    I performed in the nutcracker when I was little and every year we put it on a girl in drag did the Trepak I remember the first year one of my favorite girls did it and after I ran up and gave her a hug. ❤

  • @hazardau9076
    @hazardau9076 7 років тому +43

    that man is amazing how he spins i was amazed.

  • @jjgonzale
    @jjgonzale 11 років тому +10

    i was fortunate to see them perform this piece live in many occasions and it was awesome...they truly created a lot of excitement when they hit the stage, it was always a pleasure and still is to see this act :)

  • @allansuaza
    @allansuaza 11 років тому +12

    Awesome choreography, it's as if the amazing dancers were suspended by invisible strings in the rafters!

  • @ilsemaguellal9178
    @ilsemaguellal9178 9 років тому +35

    Now that's how it's done!

  • @anlenguy7857
    @anlenguy7857 5 років тому +6

    They didn't skip leg day, that's for sure.
    That. Was. Brilliant!

  • @houndandhandbag
    @houndandhandbag 8 років тому +51

    Brilliant performance.

  • @MinhTriesClimbing
    @MinhTriesClimbing 6 років тому +151

    Be like the Russians people, they never skip legs day.

  • @leekeyser6828
    @leekeyser6828 6 місяців тому +2

    From the U S. Great job. The air must be lighter there. Haha. Defying gravity

  • @Simetra007
    @Simetra007 5 років тому +5

    You know there had to be a SERIOUS amount of lactic acid built up in that guy's quads after he finished that dance! I think I've only ever seen one other russian dance where any of the guys were able to pull off that move. That's what makes the whole dance!

  • @leannlundberg
    @leannlundberg 7 років тому +10

    Amazing. I miss seeing Russian dancing in this song. But who else could dance like this?

  • @Vespas0Venenosas
    @Vespas0Venenosas 12 років тому +6

    Absuuuuuurd!!! Perfeeeeect!!!!! Thank you!! I've been seeking such a good performance since I WAS BORN!!!!!!

  • @tigerqueen007
    @tigerqueen007 12 років тому +4

    Listen to the crowd!! They loved it!!

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 5 місяців тому +2

    You make it look so efftorsly god bless you guys thanks you guys rock way to go great dance moves and music very impressed stay safe and warm out there you should be amazed and proud one of the best and favorite scenes from the nutcracker god bless you guys thanks !!❤❤😂😅 Joe

  • @lisawilliams2909
    @lisawilliams2909 10 років тому +4

    Wow! Awesome.

  • @laurapauga8221
    @laurapauga8221 Рік тому +16

    This reminds me of a performance I saw with my mother when I was a child. The bent knee, continuous kick move, absolutely blows my mind!! You can hear the crowd erupt 👏👏👏👏 at 1:09 when he ta da's This is by far the best choreographed I've seen ever. It doesn't feel like Christmas to me until I've heard this. 🎄⛄🦌🧬⛪🩰🦢🔩

    • @jezd9787
      @jezd9787 6 місяців тому +1

      Same and I listen to it months after

  • @TRWoods914
    @TRWoods914 9 років тому +18

    To TheHomelessNinja ~ It isn't creepy to me. In the dance world it is called "spotting." That is, the dancers keep a focal point so they don't get dizzy during turns. They just happen to do it so fast here that my own neck hurts when watching. I guess that is because I am old and can no longer dance as I once did. I love ballet. I'm glad you tuned in. I can imagine how you felt when you first saw this. Cheers!

    • @TheHomelessNinja
      @TheHomelessNinja 8 років тому

      +Tammy Woods oh i know what it is its just in video form it looks creepy. ive seen it in person doesnt bother me.

    • @TRWoods914
      @TRWoods914 8 років тому

      +TheHomelessNinja I see what you mean!

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 2 роки тому +2

    Good music really enjoyed. It. Joe

  • @ultimateroyale0698
    @ultimateroyale0698 Рік тому +3

    When ever I did a dance to this music and when I heard people cheering and clapping to the beat of the music it gives me the burst of energy to dance on and bring the energy into the dance

  • @levenzaha
    @levenzaha 13 років тому +2

    Just saw The Nutcracker in Boston and was blown away.
    This takes it yet to another level

  • @moonpie870
    @moonpie870 12 років тому +3

    I now can do this without falling on my face!

  • @PurpleBearBird
    @PurpleBearBird 12 років тому +3

    :) we played this in my high school orchestra

  • @stephenwalters8006
    @stephenwalters8006 Рік тому +3

    Incredible athleticism

  • @surfer_playss124
    @surfer_playss124 Рік тому +4

    The trepak dancers invented getting sturdy at 0:59

  • @MegaYale
    @MegaYale 7 років тому +75

    I saw the NYC Ballet performing this dance in December 2016. It was a Disgrace. 3 Dancers all playing with Hoola Hoops. This is the Way It should be danced. Fantastic.

    • @etiennedegaulle3817
      @etiennedegaulle3817 3 роки тому +2

      There is a video from last year of the Russian State Ballet that basically emasculated this dance. It is also a disgrace.

    • @SK-po3ck
      @SK-po3ck 8 місяців тому

      I saw it done in atlanta in 2017, I think. They did it this way, and it was perfect. From what I've seen of the nyc ballet on UA-cam, what I saw was much much better.

    • @jdsboomin529
      @jdsboomin529 7 місяців тому

      Omg I just said this on someone else’s comment 😂. The hula hoop thing was soooo lame. My wife and I flew all the way from Los Angeles to see this and a Bret Eldridge Christmas concert (He was amazing). We were really disappointed in the overall ballet. The fact that Clara was like 8 years old and couldn’t actually do any ballet because she wasn’t physically strong enough was annoying and don’t get me started on the Arabian Dance 🤦🏼‍♂️. I will say the orchestra sounded amazing though. The Longbeach Ballet does it like this but adds some break dancing in there too. It’s quite entertaining 😁

    • @jezd9787
      @jezd9787 6 місяців тому

      Not at all a disgrace. Each director is allowed his or her own interpretation of how it should be done.

    • @jdsboomin529
      @jdsboomin529 6 місяців тому

      ⁠@@jezd9787That is true, and I do understand artistic interpretation. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that interpretation will be a good one and I’m sorry to say it but George Balanchine’s “interpretation” of the nutcracker (except for a couple of dances) isn’t great. It’s technically good but the way it’s laid out just isn’t to my taste.

  • @tigerqueen007
    @tigerqueen007 13 років тому +3

    Listen to the crowd go wild!

  • @anya4913
    @anya4913 6 років тому +3

    BRAVO!!!

  • @ZR3009
    @ZR3009 2 місяці тому

    UA-cam just recommended a beautiful dance to me. ✨✨✨

  • @ludwig05051
    @ludwig05051 8 років тому +8

    I am shocked! amazing!

  • @DJ-kq8fn
    @DJ-kq8fn 9 років тому +6

    Just terrific!

  • @KatelinTheKat
    @KatelinTheKat 2 роки тому +1

    Wow.. That those are some incredible athletes/dancers.

  • @lindseydavis7281
    @lindseydavis7281 Рік тому +2

    First time I heard the song was in my music class and I really love it

  • @momo4895
    @momo4895 13 років тому +1

    WHOA! amazing barrel jumps!!! and kicks and jumps!!!!! I'm learning how to do split jumps and barrel jumps myself and I can't even fully get up in the air! this really blew me away. thanks

  • @itsallagame2013
    @itsallagame2013 8 років тому +2

    Now, that´s how it should be dance! Awesome!

  • @maluzarate
    @maluzarate 11 років тому +2

    no logro cerrar mi boca del asombro! wow... solo WOW!!!!!

  • @cellystluv
    @cellystluv 13 років тому +2

    Absolutely perfect.

  • @xhalcha
    @xhalcha 3 роки тому +2

    absolutely the BEST!!!

  • @PM-AM
    @PM-AM 3 роки тому +4

    Nikolai:”I’m so happy I can do the trepak!!”

  • @johndobyns6727
    @johndobyns6727 6 років тому +3

    I love the dance!!!

  • @mirandasocool1
    @mirandasocool1 11 років тому +2

    i was watching this today in class and i was like "wow they would be good at leap frog"

  • @joibenjamin2223
    @joibenjamin2223 8 років тому +16

    Love this song but my legs would probably hurt so much after doing that lol

  • @paulineiv878
    @paulineiv878 8 років тому +1

    I am so stunned. this guy is amazing!!!! he's a dancing machine

  • @jis87BE
    @jis87BE Рік тому +4

    I always felt that the first part should be wth like 2 or 3 dancers, but the 2nd part with even more power and speed at 0:54 should be with an entire crowd......so much strenght in this piece! It's my favorite.

  • @dogfishrulez
    @dogfishrulez 2 роки тому +1

    I once saw a local production of this ballet performed with Russian Dancers doing the Trepak and unfortunately I can't enjoy the sequence without them it was so good! Thankfully this is just as good so I can get my fix!

  • @7ajhubbell
    @7ajhubbell 5 років тому +3

    Bravo!

  • @Grouperhunter
    @Grouperhunter 11 років тому +2

    awesome dance!

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 2 роки тому +2

    Good work really appreciate you and enjoyed your dancing and music job well done happy holidays to everyone take care. Joe

  • @ProdigyStepper
    @ProdigyStepper 12 років тому +1

    need a repeat in the music because there is too much awesome to dish out!

  • @tigerqueen007
    @tigerqueen007 13 років тому +3

    oh my God! This is wonderful! I love it!!

  • @louchiadance_official
    @louchiadance_official 14 років тому +2

    Sasha, it's so cool, you are the best.
    Louchia

  • @wazabi456
    @wazabi456 10 років тому +32

    Gravity, go home! You're drunk!

  • @AlexanderKedrov
    @AlexanderKedrov 4 роки тому +3

    Extraordinary technique! Brilliant performance!

  • @sance777
    @sance777 13 років тому +2

    hey i just saw this dance for the nutcraker in pasadena civic auditorium today, what people say here its true-incredible

  • @TRWoods914
    @TRWoods914 10 років тому +10

    I have the same question as another post--HOW DO YOU PIROUETTE THAT FAST AND SPOT???? I would have broken my neck. WOW!

    • @TheHomelessNinja
      @TheHomelessNinja 9 років тому +2

      seriously....and its so creepy...like a dolls body that doesnt move but the head is spinning to stare into your soul

  • @davidzarza4260
    @davidzarza4260 2 роки тому

    Braaaaavvvviiiiissssiiiiimoooo

  • @samuelblanco6468
    @samuelblanco6468 6 років тому +4

    holy shit those butterflies were probably the best i’ve ever seen

  • @lanalanska41
    @lanalanska41 4 місяці тому

    Какая красота ! ❤

  • @richardquinones854
    @richardquinones854 7 років тому +3

    Fantastico, que belleza de danza.

  • @justinkimbrough300
    @justinkimbrough300 10 років тому +101

    #RUSSIANS BEND THE LAWS OF PHYSICS AND GRAVITY LOL

    • @lnlproductions8412
      @lnlproductions8412 6 років тому +4

      You mean #RUSSIANSBENDTHELAWSOFPHYSICSANDGRAVITYLOL

    • @MrJeezus
      @MrJeezus 5 років тому +1

      1:36 Da, he look like Exorcist.

  • @emilylukens7467
    @emilylukens7467 11 років тому +1

    hehe, screw gravity and physics, russian people are just too damn awesome for that. Mad skills, i love it!

  • @MoonshineNL
    @MoonshineNL 11 років тому +1

    amazing!

  • @xXxKaylynnxXx
    @xXxKaylynnxXx 12 років тому +2

    OoO
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    That was my face the entire time.

  • @angielopez-zb9nk
    @angielopez-zb9nk 7 років тому +1

    Unreal !!!!

  • @Latank19865
    @Latank19865 12 років тому +1

    Thats awesome

  • @docette2015
    @docette2015 Рік тому +1

    Impressive! :D

  • @rosafrehnah1201
    @rosafrehnah1201 7 років тому +3

    OMG that's insane 😱

  • @yellayelly
    @yellayelly 14 років тому +1

    it blow my mine.Sasha is amazing.Recpect.:)

  • @beneditomarinho560
    @beneditomarinho560 11 місяців тому

    Fantasticos

  • @Anavyia
    @Anavyia 14 років тому +1

    Perfect

  • @franceshicks5337
    @franceshicks5337 4 місяці тому

    Now all you who mock u dance ❤❤❤ bravo 👏👏👏👏

  • @z3Carlos
    @z3Carlos 12 років тому +1

    I have this song as a ring tone ;D

  • @skullokat
    @skullokat 7 років тому +27

    that feel when you get some new shoes...

  • @TheRussianhippie
    @TheRussianhippie 13 років тому

    of course i'd comment on this i couldn't resist

  • @MrOvnours
    @MrOvnours 4 роки тому +5

    Явно лучшая хореография из всех вариантов, что я видел.

  • @Gisugar
    @Gisugar 11 років тому +1

    Holy shit!!!! they look like if they were flying!!!!!!

  • @fullplate100
    @fullplate100 3 роки тому +1

    TRE--MENDOUS!!

  • @abdirahmanfarah8099
    @abdirahmanfarah8099 3 роки тому +1

    nice

  • @wolfynews3693
    @wolfynews3693 3 роки тому +2

    Also, I now know who to call if my frisby gets stuck on top of my house again

  • @anavaz7654
    @anavaz7654 6 років тому +1

    Eu ando na orquestra e no estágio de verão vou tocar essa música

  • @Cringe_Lord
    @Cringe_Lord 3 роки тому

    *Im so happy i could do the trepak*

  • @societaagricolamiralaghisr5231
    @societaagricolamiralaghisr5231 9 років тому +2

    incredibili. muscoli bestiali.

  • @dajazzyway7202
    @dajazzyway7202 8 років тому +4

    Good job👍🏼😀😀😀🤓🤓🤓🤓 what are those you'll did good

  • @markella5
    @markella5 11 років тому

    wow!!

  • @Feliandyx16
    @Feliandyx16 11 років тому +2

    Los rusos son espectaculares por eso hay que conocer de todo para saber de danza , de todo

  • @barretthoven
    @barretthoven 6 років тому +8

    We’re doing this piece in orchestra

  • @oboistatek6360
    @oboistatek6360 2 роки тому

    Bravooooooo!

  • @1lyhomura
    @1lyhomura 3 роки тому +3

    0:59 me trying not to fall on ice: