As one student said to me in the dressing room the other day, it's worth the price of the class just to watch Kunikova demonstrate. She was born to dance, with a slight and supple body plus the soul of an artist. She can toss off multiple pirouettes even when she's marking. A simple port de bras becomes the most eloquent of gestures when she performs it. 

She sets beautiful adagios, often with what she herself calls "quaint charm." (Think "Le Pas de Quatre.") A caveat, however: If you are not used to coordinating arms and head from the very first plie, you may be a bit flustered at the beginning. Don't panic. Before long, you'll be comfortable with what's expected.

Also, Kunikova loves to nurture promising young people. There is always a group of "her girls" in class, the ones she coaches privately. If you're a teen, she may ask your name and give you special corrections. (Pay attention. She really know what she's talking about.) And if you're going to be in town for any length of time, consider arranging for coaching. She knows all the variations and passes them on with strict attention to detail, right down the movement of the fingers. Don't pass up the chance to learn the nuances and the artistry that you could never pick up from a mere video.