Giselle-Mad Scene vs. DQ's Basilio "Death" Scene

[iczerman]

It has been long established that the "Mad Scene" in Giselle is THE ACID test of a ballerina's dramatic skills.

I propose...as equally important...Basilio's "Death" scene is DQ as an acid test for a ballerina's comedic skills.

I think both genre's are legitimate and should be treated equally.

The video is not that great..but here is a DQ clip featuring Aurelie Dupont and Manuel Legris...

What do you all think?

[cubanmiamiboy]

In Cuba I saw sometimes some Basilios quickly placing his hand right on Kitri's breast, almost grabbing it, while she would pretend to be embarrased...I always found it hilarious...

[dirac]

Interesting topic, iczerman. I tend to agree with this:

I think both genre's are legitimate and should be treated equally.

Are there other scenes out there that BTers regard as special challenges for ballerinas or danseurs?