SUGAR PLUM FAIRY FOR BEGINNERS - THE NUTCRACKER BALLET | natalie danza

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  • THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY VARIATION for beginners and improvers from the favourite Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker.
    The choreography is my own, inspired by The Royal Ballet's version.
    Music is Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky.
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Komentáře • 354

  • @anisia-rachel
    @anisia-rachel Před 3 lety +159

    not me trying to do this in my bedroom after I quit ballet 3 years ago

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 3 lety +11

      🩰🤩

    • @siennarose7700
      @siennarose7700 Před rokem +3

      Same

    • @massiveartcraft7560
      @massiveartcraft7560 Před rokem +2

      No way

    • @emmanono9909
      @emmanono9909 Před rokem +3

      Me rn 😭

    • @TotallyxKatiee
      @TotallyxKatiee Před 8 měsíci +3

      I quit 11 years ago when I was 15… my pointe shoes still fit me and I pulled them out today and did some exercises. That was rough. My toes didn’t want to angle the way they used to. I’m gonna try dancing without pointe. I don’t know what I was thinking

  • @pamzaparolii
    @pamzaparolii Před 5 lety +437

    I'm so glad i found your channel! The ideia of allowing beginners to dance famous variations using steps that we already know is just amazing
    Being a beginner and an adult in ballet, i really appreciate your work and hope you do more of this videos
    Your explanation is clear and simple, yet still making it beautiful, thank you so much for that!
    I would love to see your take on the Esmeralda variation
    Kisses from Brazil

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety +14

      Obrigada! I'm so happy you like my variation videos! I will definitely be making more in the future! Thanks again for your lovely comment :)

    • @senlaidor4927
      @senlaidor4927 Před 2 lety

      Yes they also often helped me, thanks :)
      czcams.com/video/_b8ChsMsZrA/video.html

  • @SamHackenson
    @SamHackenson Před 5 lety +182

    As a slightly more advanced dancer, I might try this routine adapted a little bit on pointe! I'd love to see some beginner/intermediate pointe variations. Some routines as is are way too much for me but I wouldn't consider myself a beginner either so it's hard to find things to work on for routines.

  • @Thestupidham
    @Thestupidham Před 3 lety +10

    No-one:
    Me at 10:34 PM with my carpeted floor: Nutcracker time 🤠

  • @sonsolesvalentinarm8085
    @sonsolesvalentinarm8085 Před 5 lety +295

    Can you do some beginner variations in pointe ? 💓💓💓

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety +44

      Yes, I'm definitely thinking about this for the near future! :)

    • @alyssassweettooth2862
      @alyssassweettooth2862 Před 3 lety +3

      If your a beginner you not really in to pointe just yet

    • @diyasworld1548
      @diyasworld1548 Před 3 lety +19

      @@alyssassweettooth2862 she is a beginner in pointe

    • @yuannawu833
      @yuannawu833 Před 3 lety +3

      I mean in my opinion this dance would be beginner friendly on pointe although it may be a bit of a challenge

  • @roisinnigcrainn7722
    @roisinnigcrainn7722 Před 4 lety +51

    I'm gonna practice this in time for Christmas! I may choose to finish it with a pirouette if I can 😊

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 3 lety +10

      Amazing!!! Best of luck! Please share your video with me on Instagram if you decide to film it :)

    • @olivia3050
      @olivia3050 Před 3 lety +3

      It's Christmas eve. Have you achieved your goal? :)

  • @lisahebdon1753
    @lisahebdon1753 Před 3 lety +11

    Thank you for posting this! I have never taken a dance class and decided that I wanted to teach myself a ballet dance through November and December as a personal exercise goal. I bought my first pair of Bloch ballet flats. There were a lot of warm up, stretching and barre videos posted by you and others that I did before and after I practiced the sugar plum fairy dance. It was hard putting together the feet, arms and head, but I eventually memorized the dance and performed it in front of my Christmas tree for my family. I've always loved the nutcracker. Thank you for making it possible for me to dance to one of the songs for myself. It has really helped me to have something to look forward to. I can feel your love and passion for ballet for anyone willing to work hard. Thank you for your hard work and encouragement.

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 3 lety

      This is so wonderful! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story! 🩰🤩

  • @dancesubliminals7277
    @dancesubliminals7277 Před 5 lety +87

    Can you do one about the 4 little swans

  • @NickiTedesco
    @NickiTedesco Před 4 lety +26

    This video turned my Christmas from super crappy to amazing because I learned this part from you (not great, but working on it) and it’s absolutely my favorite song and I love what you did with this. Thank you so so much! You are appreciated!!!! I adore your work!

  • @erikaglenn2844
    @erikaglenn2844 Před 3 lety +16

    So much fun! I love that this choreography still looks and feels fun even though it's been simplified.

  • @kaylaryals8227
    @kaylaryals8227 Před 2 lety +5

    As a beginner I am super duper uncomfortable with the idea of learning pointe so I feel very excited to see I can still keep learning different dances without pointe

  • @danielbruce440
    @danielbruce440 Před 4 lety +5

    Hey I’m a male ballet dancer and I don’t know why I learned this, but I love it, thank you!

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 4 lety +1

      Great! Sometimes I learn male variations, I think it's always good to do both! :)

    • @danielbruce440
      @danielbruce440 Před 4 lety

      Natalie Danza Absolutely, It gives you a bit more practice :)

  • @mandybee1990
    @mandybee1990 Před 5 lety +17

    Oooooooh!!!!!! I like that I can see this video, and it’s not released yet: very suspenseful!!!! 😄 Get it Natalie!!!

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety +3

      Yay! It's a feature I've never used before but thought it might be fun so people know in advance when the video will go live :)

  • @kobrien888
    @kobrien888 Před 3 lety +4

    So much better than barre classes! OMG I feel I found a piece of me that had been missing. Thank you!

  • @deadgirlwalking3746
    @deadgirlwalking3746 Před 5 lety +4

    I can't even do ballet and this looks like fun...

  • @like_grrra
    @like_grrra Před rokem

    ballerinas are truly on another level… tried doing this in my room on some standard tippy toes. literally broke a sweat. such a beautiful art form and sport. my respect to those who practice and hone their craft!!

  • @immadeletethisihavetoomanyacc

    Beginner Esmeralda Variation would be amazing 😁😍

  • @francescab8370
    @francescab8370 Před 5 lety +9

    I've just found your channel and I'm loving these videos, I don't do ballet anymore but I do contemporary and commercial and even though I don't know the names to the moves I find it just the right level and I've nearly learnt the dance!!!

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety

      Amazing! I'm so happy you've learned the variation! Thanks for your comment :)

  • @rlm5391
    @rlm5391 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love it. I love ballet, have been dancing character dances but have 5 years of ballet training and teaching. I am looking forward more of simple ballet choreography for simple dances.

  • @seant.4702
    @seant.4702 Před 2 lety +1

    Cant wait to perform this for my christmas concert in a few weeks!! Thank you so much!💓

  • @emmas4658
    @emmas4658 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for this video! Now that my province is back in lockdown, I've been trying to find new ways to entertain myself. I used to love ballet when I was younger, but sadly I fell out of love with it. I tried on some of my old tutus recently and something sparked! I have my old leotard and tights on in my living room, doing the best I can :) thank you!

  • @heatherhall88
    @heatherhall88 Před 5 lety +2

    Yay! Please o More Choreo videos Natalie! Loved this.

  • @greenteawithbees
    @greenteawithbees Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for uploading this again Natalie! Looked for this on your channel the other day as it's perfect and you're a great teacher. Glad it's up again

  • @carlsh2000
    @carlsh2000 Před 5 lety +19

    I would love if you made one of these for Giselle second act!! These are so neat :D

  • @winniecantonese
    @winniecantonese Před 4 lety +30

    Teacher, it would be good if u can do one version from the back...as I am confused with the left and right sides...😞

    • @charleytravia9386
      @charleytravia9386 Před 4 lety +13

      I am a ballerina and i was taught to put your device facing a mirror with the video playing, then you can look in the mirror and the variation is the right way around. xx I hope that makes sense, it’s much easier. xx 💋

    • @winniecantonese
      @winniecantonese Před 4 lety +1

      @@charleytravia9386 thanks for your tips!!

    • @charleytravia9386
      @charleytravia9386 Před 4 lety +1

      Winnie Mak that’s ok xxx

  • @mathewklock2371
    @mathewklock2371 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much!! so so so much! I love this channel

  • @FrauMase
    @FrauMase Před 5 lety +8

    Where has your channel been all my life? Thanks for this! Just subbed

  • @charlottemorris7416
    @charlottemorris7416 Před rokem

    I'm going onto level free ballet and I'm scared for my exam until I found this dance and nailed it! I have gotten so much better in one day because of you! thanks so much!

  • @aryaleblond720
    @aryaleblond720 Před 2 lety

    thank you for helping me get better all the dances were hard but you made it easy for me to follow along

  • @user-jq4xd3ck3d
    @user-jq4xd3ck3d Před 5 lety +1

    Can't wait!!! Love you Natalie.❤

  • @hegemikkelsen6041
    @hegemikkelsen6041 Před 4 lety

    I am beyond grateful for finding this channel! As a substitute teacher in ballet I have no clue what I'm doing - now we can finally have a good choreography. Thank you so much! x

  • @Dolcechik852
    @Dolcechik852 Před 4 lety +1

    Love love love! I teach beginning ballet for older girls and we did this routine for our Christmas recital! I usually do my own choreography but being pregnant it's getting very difficult. I think we are going to do your dance of the flutes for the spring! You're a life saver and the routines are great!

  • @natalicarmi
    @natalicarmi Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! Love you! You are so gracefull, its a pleasure watching you dance. Thank you so much for your videos and your beautifull explenations. You are making it clear and much easier to understand. THANK YOU💖💖

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm so happy it was clear for you to understand :)

  • @miriumprior8182
    @miriumprior8182 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video lesson - just what i was searching for, clear and friendly lesson. Thank you.

  • @jakekujak3041
    @jakekujak3041 Před měsícem

    I don't know ballet,but now now i now soooooo much!❤

  • @atrocino
    @atrocino Před 3 lety +1

    So much fun! I spent the evening learning this during 2020 quarantine in Chicago. Thank you, what a great diversion!

  • @kaca2903
    @kaca2903 Před 5 lety +4

    So lovely yet so simple!

  • @dmswan3172
    @dmswan3172 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so lovely to watch!🌟💕🌟

  • @lyarcadia
    @lyarcadia Před 3 lety +2

    I am learning this in my basement. Great for beginners and this really motivates me to practice! Thanks!

  • @dmswan3172
    @dmswan3172 Před 5 lety +3

    Lovely to watch - I really enjoyed this!

  • @user-oh9qt7rt3y
    @user-oh9qt7rt3y Před 5 měsíci

    THANK YOU SM, I NEED TO PRESENT THIS VARIATION AND I DIDN´T KNOW HOW TO ADAPT THE CHOREOGRAPHY TO MY LEVEL

  • @evyarossann911
    @evyarossann911 Před 3 lety +1

    I love it!!!😍😍 Maybe i can do this on my school annual day😍

  • @emmareyes7459
    @emmareyes7459 Před 3 lety

    Sweet!

  • @lauralivorno
    @lauralivorno Před 2 měsíci

    Hi from milan Italy thank you for this video I am a classical ballet teacher and your videos are very useful for my lessons

  • @sangeetaatwal3172
    @sangeetaatwal3172 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this. I gave it a go and really appreciated the lesson. I'll keep practising 😀.

  • @ericarichter6839
    @ericarichter6839 Před 4 lety +1

    I love these videos!

  • @ClubDeNovias1
    @ClubDeNovias1 Před 5 lety +3

    Lovely. Thank you so much 💗💗

  • @tvheazlewoods6298
    @tvheazlewoods6298 Před 5 lety +3

    Love your vidios! New watcher for this channel. I am working on this every day!!

  • @audryaarroyo
    @audryaarroyo Před 3 lety +2

    I’m glad I found this super easy and fun to do

  • @luzmariafelizardo2956
    @luzmariafelizardo2956 Před 4 lety

    Love this variation, I wanna preform it one day

  • @hisisters4616
    @hisisters4616 Před 3 lety +2

    Next week I'm going to look at a ballet class for the first time! I thought I'd try this out before I go, and I absolutely love it! Thank you! :)

    • @lilperson6033
      @lilperson6033 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh cool! I literally have the same idea as a hat lol

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 3 lety +1

      Amazing! I hope you enjoyed your class! 🩰

    • @hisisters4616
      @hisisters4616 Před 3 lety

      @@NatalieDanzaBallet yes! it was so much fun and im going on ballet!!

  • @gracebarney4
    @gracebarney4 Před 5 lety +1

    loved it!

  • @Catmom2023Sciencenerd
    @Catmom2023Sciencenerd Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks! I'm going to practice!

  • @flow_dojo
    @flow_dojo Před rokem

    Thank you soosososo much!!!❤❤❤

  • @bethreth5151
    @bethreth5151 Před 5 lety +1

    Well done, Natalie! I so very much enjoyed this variation. Simple and elegant, and easy to follow along with you.

  • @daniellebraasch9581
    @daniellebraasch9581 Před 4 lety

    Wonderful! Thanks!

  • @karenlaux4554
    @karenlaux4554 Před 5 lety +23

    So much fun! Although it's still too advanced for me, it's something I can practice. Thank you so much!

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety +6

      So glad you like it Karen! Don't worry, I'm sure it'll get easier with time and practice! Good luck :)

  • @bellaballet263
    @bellaballet263 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing!

  • @lozaelaraby8966
    @lozaelaraby8966 Před 4 lety +1

    😍😍😍

  • @mariagrigoriou4689
    @mariagrigoriou4689 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I am performing this with my sis and cousin for the nutcracker ballet for Christmas 🎄

  • @laurallh4874
    @laurallh4874 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi I learned so much from your video. My friend and I are putting on a show and I will be doing this dance for family.❤😊

  • @faithzanbrana1500
    @faithzanbrana1500 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow this helps me cuz i was gonna do for my family

  • @stewnstash
    @stewnstash Před 3 lety

    I wanted to learn a beginner ballet variation that I could "fail" at/be bad at for an acting class. Too bad I got good at this! Thanks for the great video!!

  • @averyelizabeth1070
    @averyelizabeth1070 Před 2 lety

    Love this I did ballet from age 5-10 so we actually did some/most of this stuff I think I might want to start doing some basic ballet because I got flat and pointe shoes at a garage sale that fit just because they are pretty so yeah

  • @3mbraceLabels
    @3mbraceLabels Před 3 lety +1

    I love ballet and I want to be a ballet dancer when I grow up

  • @palomafernandes768
    @palomafernandes768 Před 5 lety

    Amei muito, pois n posso fazer ballet e sempre procuro tutoriais no CZcams mas é difícil achar, vc é uma das únicas, me salvou, muito obrigada😍

  • @reginamartins4787
    @reginamartins4787 Před 5 lety

    feel so lucky that I found this channel!!!!

  • @alexanderzimmermann7805
    @alexanderzimmermann7805 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this lesson,it's an easier Version and I'm going to practice it and dance it for my mom 😍❤

  • @michenglish6867
    @michenglish6867 Před 3 lety

    i love the way you do it in the mirror and then face on. in my studio my TV and lap top face the front mirrors so when I look in the mirrors I am going the same direction as you! the audio is hard to follow at times but you are really good. you helped me solve my en dedan pirouette issue too!

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před rokem

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you and all the best with your dancing 🩰☺️

  • @kayla_pac
    @kayla_pac Před 5 lety +12

    These variations are great!! I just subscribed!! Maybe can you do them from the back too? It’s sorta hard to picture it mirrored in my mind

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety

      Thank you! I do show this from the back at the end of the video :)

  • @amweber11
    @amweber11 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making this new version!! I saw your older video a couple of years ago, but then it went away for awhile. I teach teenage beginners in a public High School in Los Angeles and we are always looking for new material. THANK YOU!!! If it is ok with you I would like my students to learn this variation as a study piece this December, with hopes of using it in our biennial Nutcracker production next year.

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 4 lety +1

      Of course! Please just credit me as the choreographer. I hope they enjoy dancing it! Best of luck for the show!! :)

  • @stellacardozo8163
    @stellacardozo8163 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks 👏👏👏!

  • @missunicornaraniego87
    @missunicornaraniego87 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m so exited because o learned something new and I’m only a child 😀😀😀

  • @abigailbayes2374
    @abigailbayes2374 Před rokem

    i love your channel it is beatiful!!!

  • @albadeffa5398
    @albadeffa5398 Před 2 lety

    Brava 🌷💕

  • @anika5094
    @anika5094 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you for this. I started pointe a year ago so I'm not yet comfortable with the triple pirrouttes and some of the other harder steps so it's nice to have something easier to less rn.

  • @ikapetkov7079
    @ikapetkov7079 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow this dance is beautyful👍

  • @americandragon8612
    @americandragon8612 Před 3 lety +1

    This was easy! 😊😊 THANKS

  • @angela6080
    @angela6080 Před 4 lety

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @vincenzoarieggiato120
    @vincenzoarieggiato120 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing

  • @natalieb8217
    @natalieb8217 Před 4 lety

    Awesome channel thanks!!

  • @bumblebee7806
    @bumblebee7806 Před 5 lety +5

    Natalie,
    I've recently turned 15 and only a few months ago found out about ballet. I want to begin and hopefully be professional in the future, but there are no classes in my area for people of my age and they are too expensive either way. So far, I have been working on flexibility. Any tips for my situation would be appreciated, thank you :)
    (I do dance in school, but we have to create our own dances instead of being taught, which is why I like your easier choreography. Unfortunately I am not able to balance well and space is an issue.)

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 5 lety +5

      I'm glad you've found your love for dance and ballet. It will be difficult to train properly in ballet without having a teacher. You can dance on your own or with your friends for fun but it you really want to train in ballet you will need to find a way to go to regular ballet classes. For now it's great to work on your flexibility and you can practice your balancing too! :)

    • @HCK_11
      @HCK_11 Před 5 lety

      OMG me too

  • @nataliamartin8990
    @nataliamartin8990 Před 3 lety

    Y love your videos❤❤❤

  • @albadeffa5398
    @albadeffa5398 Před 2 lety

    Bello💕

  • @liveforlovexxx
    @liveforlovexxx Před 4 lety

    Very good, pretty.. :) I did ballet from age 5 -12, then I moved on to modern dance-and intuitive dance. I went and put on my ballet shoes :D My house is perfect for dancing, just need to fix my speakers.. In my bedroom I have huge mirros so I can practice there too, also I have a sushi bench as a bar for streching.. it was great, also you teach for beginners so that is great, it`s like ride a bike, it`s in me, just need to get back to it.

    • @NatalieDanzaBallet
      @NatalieDanzaBallet  Před 4 lety

      That is awesome! I'm so happy to heart that! Enjoy your dancing :)

  • @subhangihalijol4105
    @subhangihalijol4105 Před 2 lety +1

    This dance is just marvellous my International dance competition was held in school thanks for your help ma'am

  • @stacyridgell5254
    @stacyridgell5254 Před 3 lety +1

    you are THE BEST you really help me practice I have bin doing this since I was 5😅😊😍😘🥰🤩

  • @ghufranfamily6889
    @ghufranfamily6889 Před 4 lety +3

    I like your dance and i am so happy because i like fairies dance and i wish i do it i am dua from pakistan

  • @patriciaalarcon4167
    @patriciaalarcon4167 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you ❤🩰

  • @oohlalaolivia
    @oohlalaolivia Před 3 lety +1

    ❤️💕❤️💕

  • @nicoles5069
    @nicoles5069 Před 5 lety +1

    Very pretty!

  • @faeriepalace
    @faeriepalace Před 4 lety

    Your channel is amazing

  • @slay985
    @slay985 Před 5 lety +3

    This was a big help for me 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @julianaalmeidap2073
    @julianaalmeidap2073 Před 5 lety +2

    😍😍😍😍😍

  • @Vicky_Runs
    @Vicky_Runs Před 2 lety

    Do you have a link for where to find the music? Every version I listen to is different.

  • @karmel390
    @karmel390 Před 3 lety +1

    Me gustó mucho ❤️

  • @d.estudioarquitetura9497

    So good

  • @nancydt888
    @nancydt888 Před 4 lety

    Thx this helps me a lot for a important project I'm kinda bad at dancing so this helps me a lot thanks you for posting this video again this helps a LOT my little cousin her name is well I can't say but she loves to dance and this inspired her to keep going your so nice and your dancing is beautiful!!!!!! Thank u!!!!

  • @Lubov-1985
    @Lubov-1985 Před rokem

    Спасибо!!!

  • @Nebulaa._.editss
    @Nebulaa._.editss Před 4 měsíci

    Omg tysm I have a show coming up