COMBINATIONS 3:02 Pliés 10:01 Tendu 1st 14:44 Tendu 5th 18:31 Tendu 5th Faster 22:11 Pas de Cheval 25:26 Degagé 1st 29:13 Degagé 5th 34:10 Rond de Jambe 40:13 Fondu 43:13 Frappe 46:29 Developpé 48:47 Grand Battement

@guio_kitty

4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I discovered your channel a few years algo while I lived in Africa. I lived in a small town with bad internet so I actually downloaded a few of your videos. I love your explanations, your lifestyle videos and how you fight to promote a healthy body image. I live in Brussels now but after a knee injury the doctor told me I needed to be very careful. I signed up to a gym to strengthen my legs progressively. I started with pilates, yoga and aquagym. After a few months I found out that my pilates teacher also gave ballet. Since he knew about my injury, he actually allowed me to attend his ballet class and also gave me tips like no more than a demi plié, no jumping and no one foot balance. Since the confinement started, I started doing your easy ballet barre, pilates total body work out and 20 minutes leg tutorial every day. Thank you for this video!!! It's exactly what I need, specially, with the explanations about the steps on the side. Sorry for my mistakes. English is not my first language.

@cerisbrock6279

4 жыл бұрын

I concur. Thank you for putting this out there! Going to be good practice for me.

@bxbycloud9515

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the help!

@sol.tiscareno

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!! I looooooveeee it!!! Can you please make another one for begginers aswell??🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Toonice20

4 жыл бұрын

The Mentally Healthy Dancer do you think this will help me slim down?

Every time she said "check your arm"-sure enough, it was drooping.

@nicolekelter4275

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Same.

@nightowl1e512

3 жыл бұрын

Happens to me to

@simplyweird9548

3 жыл бұрын

SAME!!

@dreamery7959

3 жыл бұрын

same tho

@simplyxily4289

2 жыл бұрын

YES YES SAME

As a plus size woman, I have always been scared to try ballet because I’m scared people will laugh. Doing this at home made me cry I was so happy. I’ve tried it and absolutely love it!

@meatbeater3000

3 жыл бұрын

you should totally go for it! i know you'll do great! when the whole pandemic calms down and studios open up again you absolutely should look into it!

@chocomatcho2924

3 жыл бұрын

hi! i kinda am in the same situation as you! im overweight for my age and height for years now and i also want to do ballet but i was afraid of judgement. i did not do ballet but i started karate and the people were still so nice even though i couldn’t keep up to them. i suggest you to do what ur heart wants because it makes u happy

@avyannagarcia9942

3 жыл бұрын

just wanted to let you know, you are beautiful, loved, and appreciated God bless you and go and follow your dreams no matter what people say :))

@avyannagarcia9942

3 жыл бұрын

@@chocomatcho2924 same. at least my doctor said i was overweight for my age and height. but, trust me, i know what it feels like, and i just wanted to let you know that you are beautiful in your own way. i love and appreciate you, even though i dont even know you, and i hope that you have a great time doing karate, and just follow your heart, because you are your own person! :)))

@chocomatcho2924

3 жыл бұрын

@@avyannagarcia9942 thanks❣️

sliding on wood floors and accidentally hitting the wall are truly dance at home moods

@78kroses81

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@xOpheliaDrowningx

3 жыл бұрын

Moved to a bigger apartment last week, still hit the already damaged door during grand battements

@lunabyjules

3 жыл бұрын

😂💗

@Ariadne_official

3 жыл бұрын

F. A. C. T. S.

@katerinaliakou5549

3 жыл бұрын

*Consistently hitting the table while lifting the leg on the back* team here 🙋🏼

Thank you for going through the time and effort to make this for begginers, Kathryn. It may be the only Barre online right now with actual beginner combinations. Really important contribution to the isolation.

@GS-ys3xv

4 жыл бұрын

Lazy Dancer Tips has lots of ballet workouts, and several beginner level barres as well😊👍🏻. She also has a lot more ballet classes in an app, however the KZread ones are free🙃

@wahooooh

4 жыл бұрын

Shelley Noble seriouslyyyy

@wahooooh

4 жыл бұрын

Grace Smith wow thanks for sharing that channel! These videos are so hard for me to find

@GS-ys3xv

4 жыл бұрын

Amp No problem😊. I think the only good thing coming from all the crazy lately is the amount of online dance classes available now. It’s a very small bright side, but none the less it’s there☺️

@solar0wind

4 жыл бұрын

She has another beginners class. I'd say that it has the same degree of difficulty, but it's slightly shorter. Also she uploaded that workout again, but without intros. This version just takes 30 minutes. I used this during her 2016 12 week challenge several times a week and it made my Developpés much much better.

I am a 29 year old martial artist and I am doing these exercises in the hopes that they will help me strangle other men unconscious with my legs during training. Thanks Kathryn!

@simoneastner8044

3 жыл бұрын

that's awesome! Like my ballet teacher always says: "don't mess with a dancer because they can grande battement your nose off"

@senlaidor4927

2 жыл бұрын

It really helps... kzread.info/dash/bejne/kZZspcqsfdbAoqQ.html

@2000girls

2 жыл бұрын

@@simoneastner8044 😂😩😩

@petitmorte2186

2 жыл бұрын

hope it's going well

@deniserichards2308

Жыл бұрын

​@@simoneastner8044

Thank you so much for the beginner barre. I am 71 years old and gave up ballet 30 years ago for yoga. I loved your class. I forgot how wonderful it feels to do ballet.

@melindapearse4673

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I have loved Ballet all my life, but hadn't done it in decades. It's thrilling to be back and Kathryn is lovely 😍

Thanks so much for the beginner barre. My first ballet barre in over 20 years. I was crying tears of joy when I finished. I forgot how lovely it feels to do ballet.

@judylish

4 жыл бұрын

Nancy Reynolds I teach ballet but never get to classes on my own and I felt the same way! Felt great! Thanks Kathryn!!

@micheleb233

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@tovanordquistneren7968

3 жыл бұрын

Agree!! :'(

@laranpunkt7640

3 жыл бұрын

After almost 10 years without ballet classes I finally decided to try it again. I'm already super excited and motivated to dance again. My old pointe shoes still fit I'm about to cry.

@Gabbylabbycat

3 жыл бұрын

AAA I feel the same way too it's been over 9 years but I'm still flexible.

Omg this beginner class is not a joke it's really working out.

Important point for beginners: when she turns towards the barre she does not mean for you to do the same. Stay square, stay sideways to the barre and keep your leg behind you when going to the back. She does it to help you see her back leg (and to avoid the wall). There ARE advanced movements involving turns to or away from the barre but this is not what she intends here. (For an example of how such turns really can be used see Kathryn Morgan's intermediate/advanced barre rond de jambe exercise. Cheers!

@lala-no6hn

4 жыл бұрын

esstown Which minute? english is not my mother tongue and I dont dance ballet so 😓

@5h3lby52

4 жыл бұрын

la la Just stay facing forward, even when she turns!

@esstown

4 жыл бұрын

la la It is seen at 21:23 (body turned away from barre 45 degrees for developpe a la seconde into ecarte derriere) and 21:50 (body turned same amount toward the barre, leg a la seconde, into ecarte devante). The video is kzread.info/dash/bejne/jId9yMmNf9Ldic4.html Cheers!. Ess.

@neilnashef9284

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! this is my first time so that was extremely helpful! it is truly so lovely to practise ballet, especially at home.

@mathildesanz-heurtault2428

3 жыл бұрын

V

As a 66 year old who hasn't done ballet for 40 years, this is a great reintroduction to barre ... thank you!

As a theatre kid, I really appreciate the soundtrack you used for this

@luckybear57

4 жыл бұрын

💯 agree ✋ same here!

@singer2be256

4 жыл бұрын

Would you guys happen to know the 2nd song as well as the last 2? I'm not as familiar with the classic musicals

@bethanyromo8396

3 жыл бұрын

@@singer2be256 2nd song: Goin' Courtin' from 7 Brides For 7 Brothers Last 2 songs: Your Daddy's Son from Ragtime and A Real Nice Clambake from Carousel Hope this helps! 😊

@dumebiafran1180

3 жыл бұрын

Same I recognized les miserables lol

Alright y'all. Finances and corona don't want me to do ballet. I'm 18 years old. My ankles are inflexible, my turnout is terrible, and my balance is non-existent. I've never taken a ballet class in my life. I'm gonna try to do this myself every single day at home. When I eventually get to a real class, my teacher will have it easy!

@yojjie7347

2 жыл бұрын

how did it go for you?

@bridgettebazin641

3 ай бұрын

I did ballet for almost 10 years and I had zero balance and absolutely no sense of rhythm, my last teacher absolutely hated me 😅, I just loved to dance, still do. You got this!

I haven't danced in 13 years and decided why not... made it 5 minutes through the first time, but just now (day 2) made it through this whole video. Its incredible what your body remembers. My husband about died of shock when he walked in on me doing Ballet again after all this time. I can't thank you enough for reminding me how amazing Ballet is and how wonderful it makes me feel, even this deconditioned haha!

As a professional pianist, I have posture issues. This workout has helped my breathing, posture, and fostered a lack of pain while sitting at the piano for 5 or 6 hours daily 7 days a week. I can't recommend it enough as I practice her beginners' workout daily. I accompanied and composed for ballet for many years, including the Florida Ballet Arts School under Lynn Winslow and the Eddy Toussaint Ballet. Ms. Morgan. I feel, is up there with the very best.

I used to study ballet seriously back in the day and I really enjoyed this class. My only requests would be to allow more time between the transitions from one side to the other so we at home have time to swing our chair around and get ready. Also, if Kathryn would use the proper ballet terms and names more frequently it would help beginners learn them, and old timers keep track of the steps.

@DanielaSantos-tv8tt

2 жыл бұрын

You can turn aroud twoards the chair as you would in the bar!

@justacellist3989

Жыл бұрын

@@DanielaSantos-tv8tt Then you need to move your laptop to the other side though

@allisonharranmua8193

Жыл бұрын

There is always the pause button...

@ellenstewart3720

Жыл бұрын

I use 2 chairs spread out far enough so I don't kick them.

Thank you for this! I’m overweight and suffering from depression. Tried lots of different forms of exercise but haven’t enjoyed anything until I remembered ballet. Went to my first lesson for the first time in twenty years this week - loved it! and then found this to do at home through the week. You’ve made a very depressed girl very happy. ❤

I was so focused on the tendus that I forgot about my arm and she was like “how’s that arm on the side” my jaw dropped and then she chuckled and said “don’t forget about it” HOW?!

@Starry_m3l0dy3

3 жыл бұрын

lol same thing here

@chasegoodridge8967

3 жыл бұрын

@@Starry_m3l0dy3 rclyfla - my code for my beginner ballet google classroom!

@dani-pq4vt

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasegoodridge8967 Is it still open? I have to join this!!

@brianneholzendorf8227

3 жыл бұрын

isn't it FUNNY?!? :D It's cuz thats a super duper common thing, forgetting our arms as we focus so intently on the feet. I work so hard at it! Enjoy the fun!

@isabella.jenk1ns

2 жыл бұрын

@@chasegoodridge8967 i joined!

Been doing this barre every day, rehabbing a bad leg. Getting stronger!

@anitaspam7767

4 ай бұрын

How’s your leg (if you don’t mind me asking)?

You're the best. These classes help me stay in shape and fight depression. We're in lockdown in South Africa too. Thanks so much.

@vanezaliton7779

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Loves You

@Ben31Son

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto Vaneza's comment. I hope you have been doing much better since this. God bless you!

Can't thank you enough for this video Kathryn ! ...As a 50+year old who only started ballet 6 months ago this is perfect to keep me going while all our classes are on hold at the moment x

Thank you so much for this! As an over 60-year-old who did ballet as a child and lives in a small apartment, this gives me the only exercise I get and I love the feeling of moving this way!

Not me over here sobbing because this is almost the exact same routine I used to do 6 years ago

I just finished this after 11 years of taking my last ballet class and I was sweattinggg thank you so much for this class

I'm 22 years old, your video was the second Ballet video I found myself working through on KZread. I really appreciate the love shown in the video, I feel the weight of existence when I try to dance to this. Seriously, thank you for doing this

Although I'm not a beginner, I absolutely love beginner barre follow alongs because as a more experienced dancer, we can sometimes get caught up in whipping out as many warmups as we can without taking the time to really explore basic placements. I love this. Thank you for the awesome video! I'm going to come out of this quarantine a better dancer than I went into it as!

@carrieeee3014

Жыл бұрын

Do you think 16 is too old to start? Im a figure skater and have started looking into ballet but it looks like everyone started when they were like 13 or under...

@belladingdong3396

Жыл бұрын

@@carrieeee3014 ballet is for all ages. Full stop.

Really like the talking during the combos. Makes us feel like we are really in class 🙏

cackled when you said 'now go into the barre... or chair' as i was going into my desk chair 😂

Kathryn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One MILLION VIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉

I did ballet at primary school for about a year and loved it, but for various reasons I couldn't continue with it. I recently came across this video and cannot praise it enough. The steps are clearly explained and are challenging without being difficult, the piano music is lovely and varied, the pace is excellent, and the delivery is helpful, engaging and has a lovely personal touch. Once I can perform this workout with slightly more flair, I shall be checking out the others on this channel. A huge thank you to you, Kathryn Morgan, for going to the trouble of recording your videos purely for the benefit of people like me. With the kindest regards from a 49 year old soon-to-be-hopefully-decent ballet dancer in the north of England. ;-)

you are the best! Can you post an intermediate class? Intermediate advanced is a little confuse to me... Thank you

@kathryn_morgan

4 жыл бұрын

I will work on it! ❤️

@monicamonnerat1601

4 жыл бұрын

Kathryn Morgan , thank you só much! ❤️

@esstown

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed. Specifically, I find the largest gap in level is between your "Easy Barre" and every other barre you've posted. Btw, "easy barre" is a contradiction in terms.....lol.

@tiryaclearsong421

4 жыл бұрын

@@kathryn_morgan I would really appreciate a frappe exercuse somewhere in between the beginner level and intermediate/advanced. I can't keep up and I'm terrible at doubles.

@mirandaseitz-mcleese3108

4 жыл бұрын

@@tiryaclearsong421 Seconded. Though one thing that helps me is doing the intermediate/advanced at half speed playback. (it's nice to know it's not just me though).

Hi Kathryn, my mom has Parkinson's disease and loves her ballet as part of her exercise regime, unfortunately the lockdown and closure of schools has meant she was unable to go to class and felt that many online barres were too advanced. However, your beginner barre she loved, it was at the right level, didn't make her feel unconfident and was able to follow along as it was at the right speed and you patiently demonstrated everything. Thank you!

I LOVE your classes! You are a wonderful teacher. And as a dancer who has not taken class in 20 years (I don''t like saying ex-dancer), it is so wonderful to find a community of dancers, let's say over 40, who have rediscovered their passion by taking class with you. You are a bright spot in my day. Thank you so much!

That was awesome, as an "advanced" amateur, this barre really helped me improve placements and stability. Thank you from France Kathryn !

Oh, my goodness. This was so fantastic, Morgan! Thanks so much. I’ve taken a break from ballet for a little over 2 years now because of an injury and my tendency to want to try new things, but this class was just like how I remember it and my body loved it. It was so much fun, thanks again! 💜

I've been doing this class once or twice a week for a month and already I'm noticing improvements in my balance and technique! Thanks so much Kathryn for looking out for us amateurs!

Kathryn, you are a good teacher. Thank you for the basic class. I felt comforted in the familiar combinations and could therefore focus on technique. Good reminders throughout of elbow, hip alignment, etc.

i am impressed with the notes you said about "pressing into the heels" and pressing down in the slow plies, not many people know how important it is to have strong resistance in plies, it is the building block to good technique really

@esstown

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Without this resistance in the plie we have no shock absorption for landing or coming down out of anything. This resistance keeps us safe, and is much of what creates the illusion of effortlessness and weightlessness, which is the essence of classical dance.

Loved this class, thank you so much! Your level of detail and the speed was perfect for a beginner like me, I'd definitely follow along if you did a whole series. Appreciate you making these for us

Thank you so much for this! I am now getting back to my "dancer shape" from 7 tears ago, and this is the only youtube class that actually felt like a real dance class. Please bring more of these classes! :)

I haven’t done ballet in nearly 20 years and forgot how much I loved it. This class inspired me to buy Jazz shoes and a portable barre. Thank you for these videos 🙏🏼❤️

LOVE THIS CLASS!!! More beginner barre combos please :) It's so great being able to focus on the fundamentals.

The music from Le miserables is just so lovely with this class, I'm in love! 🌼🤍

More please! Thank you for taking the time to make a beginners class! I haven't been able to take class in so long and this is exactly what I need! Thank you!!

You're so underrated. You deserve more likes and subscribers everytime you said 'don't forget about the arm' I forgot about it and it helped a lot! I've subscribed! And because I used to do a bit of ballet as a kid this gives me the chance to continue my journey!

@truptiwankhade912

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this

@sandyakumari7751

3 жыл бұрын

Agri

Thank you so much for this! You lift the weight off my shoulders and make me feel so joyful to just dance! Back when at class i personally felt so pressed to do better that i couldn't, in effect, enjoy myself. Here, i can work my body and celebrate the small improvements. You gave me back the good part of ballet!

you're an amazing teacher! quarantine has been hard on all of us dancers, but your classes are fun, light hearted and keep us going. thank you!

A saviour in isolation! Thanks Kathryn, you are a lovely, engaging and knowledgeable teacher x

I've been doing your latest strength and stretch routine since you posted it almost daily and I'm shocked by how much stronger my turnout is and how much better my balance is. I think I've only done that workout four or five times but it's phenomenal!

That was my first ballet barre in 31 years. I love ballet barre. Thank you for class👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Cannot thank you enough for this Kathryn! You're wonderful

I love working slowly at barre! Thank you!

How did you make me stop stereotyping ballet and than interested in it I have no idea. I listen to your videos every day when I'm falling asleep (less nightmares for some reason). I learn English by watching your videos. Thank you for that you are 💜 P.S. Can I do this class if I've never done ballet in my life (maybe in the future 😉)?

@kathryn_morgan

4 жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy! Thank you! ❤️

@sorryoutlandish

3 жыл бұрын

You can start at any time. They have adult classes for non-professionals, they’re open to anyone :)

@nightowl1e512

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

I always have trouble balancing at 11:26 because "y'all roll-y up now" makes me laugh

Discovered you years ago and happy to say Im following your online barre again!! As last year was my first out of dance uni, needless to say its been a rocky road... but having your classes to keep my technique is a BLESSING

Thank you for posting this! Watching me do this class (albeit while sweating and stumbling) is helping my daughter take her digital ballet class more seriously.

One of my favorite online barre classes that I've done! Slower pace and simpler combinations are great for us less flexible former dancers to be able to concentrate on the technique. Thank you so much for this!

@mimiduquette8786

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto, here! As a 60 year old former dancer from forty years ago, with arthritic knees, I love this workout because it helps me enter the beautiful world of ballet!

Hey Kathryn, I just wanna thank you for the class. I made the whole class in my home, because my studio is closed by the covid 19. Greetings from Brazil!! You're so lovely teacher =**

I have started doing an online ballet class with my little grand-daughters -- but THIS class is for ME! I love it!

This class is so welcoming and tender. Thank you for that, Kathryn!

Thank you so much for doing this and sharing your craft specially in times like this. More beginners/intermediate classes please! ❤️

This makes me so happy! The exact sort of work out I was looking for as someone who loved ballet, took a break from it for 10+ years, and has struggled to find a decent beginners class IRL (and doesn't have the time or money to attend one multiple times per week). Perfect for breaking a bit of a sweat, gently rediscovering long lost ballet muscles, and simply enjoying the basics. Thank you!

Thank you so much, I really have enjoyed all of your classes! Especially now that I can’t get to the gym, I appreciate that you are thinking of us and blessing us with your time and expertise!

Wasn't doing Ballett since 15 years and I was not that bad with that Workout. Was really good and fun. I still love dancing

Thank you for this video, I did ballet for over 13 years and had to stop when my teacher died and I started university. I watched your pointe video's a few years ago and this makes me want to find a studio again where I can dance again

Thank you for sorting out the audio for your videos! It automatically puts your classes above most others on here. My ears appreciate it! These classes are great too. Many thanks! :)

Thank you, Kathryn! Great class and you're such a wondeful teacher! 🥰

Thank you so much for this it keeps me sane!❤️🌷

Thank you so much! 😍 Can't wait to do this tonight! With all these online classes I feel even busier than before 🙊. (Not that it is more class than normal, but planning for the classes in between work takes time 😅)

so inspiring while im home i feel toned and ready again to my ballet class .Thank you.watching again your vlogs 🤩🙏

i just wanna say you are an absolute angel for posting this, will be using it until the end of quarantine! i am taking a fundamentals of ballet course at my uni & loved it as a beginning adult ballerina & was so sad when it was cancelled due to the virus, but this video is one of the best replacements i have found thus far! thank you 💕

Thank you Katie! I've been doing your other beginner barre everyday while quarentining. Will try this one tomorrow! Thank you for creating so much content during these difficult times :)

@kathryn_morgan

4 жыл бұрын

It’s my pleasure! ❤️

Perfect for adult ballet dancers! Thank you so much ☺️

@kathryn_morgan

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hi Kathryn. Started ballet a couple of months back as an adult. Looking for some exercises between my biweekly classes I came across your video. It’s very very helpful, but it is also very nicely made and aesthetically pleasing (I really love the way you kept the colours simple and the sound clear and well-balanced between explanations and music. Thank you very much. Lia (Switzerland)

basics, basics, basics. return to basics. thank you, kathryn, for generously providing this content for us to feed our ballet souls. appreciate you.

Perfect Timing. Can't wait to do it later : ) Also, you're awesome : ) Have a great day!

@kathryn_morgan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A little note to anyone going to try ballet .... I have started ballet with some basic movement and discovered this video ...I have been practicing this video from last 1 and half months ...as a total beginner it was difficult for me ...but I ended up doing it daily or sometimes 2 - 3 times in a week ...I have truly improved and can feel it in balance positions and technique wise both ...I will keep posting my advancements 29/12/20 : So now a days I remember the combination and just simply skip to the combination part rather than listening the whole follow along thing 7/1/21 : With the barre I am also doing a little centre class ...I literally mess every fricking step ...but I still try to do it ...I suck at piourettes....but yeah I will keep you updated what happens next Also my Susu and Pose balance (I am not sure how to write it) has improved ..

@vanezaliton7779

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Loves You

@dancesational1507

3 жыл бұрын

@@vanezaliton7779 ❤❤

Thank you so much for all of your classes Kathryn! This one and so many others are so helpful to keep up with technique as a dancer, to build strength, and flexibility. There are not many beginner ballet barre classes out there.

I really appreciate your lessons. I am remembering my classes when I was a young girl.......it is actually coming back as I follow your instructions and I am loving it.....

As someone who is really uncomfortable with exercise, and with 0 dance experience, I really enjoyed this! I'm going to be honest, I didn't make it all the way through (my hips are so tight!) but I will definitely be back to go through it again!

@KikiAelita

3 жыл бұрын

What are you doing to help loosen your hips? I'm having real issues with that and my thighs.

@halleneyens9856

3 жыл бұрын

@@KikiAelita I've been doing a lot of Yoga with Adriene videos to do hip openers: lizard, pigeon, cobbler's, and frog poses have been particularly helpful!

Thanks a lot! I've been training with your videos for quite a while now. I've never taken ballet (except for a few classes as a exchange student), but I am hoping to join a dance society next year at uni. Your videos are really helpful! Could you do a very basic beginner centre workout? (I find the beginner centre video you have a bit too challenging for me)

Thank you 💕 Now that ballet classes are cancelled I've been looking for tutorials to do at home. I feel frustrated that I can't do my normal workout so I've been taking a lot of walks/jogs. Can't wait to follow this video this afternoon to get back to ballet workout 😊

Love this … memories of ballet class in Port Washington on LI. Great piano accompaniment ♥️

The “hi, mom!” gets me every time 😂

Me: please no more fifth position I’m dying Kathryn: *I’m about to end this mans whole career* Ok but seriously can someone please explain to me how one does fifth position?? My feet just dont bend that way whenever i try it looks like some deformed mix between third and fourth position

@Elizabeth-lv5dj

4 жыл бұрын

Sophie X As far as I know it’s very similar to third position but the right foot in the front is tucked in further than in third. Be careful so you don’t hurt yourself 😅 I’m struggling with those dang leg raise things myself, any of the exercises where you have to raise your leg to your hip I’m so struggling.

@edelinet

4 жыл бұрын

Turn out develops slowly for adults - so don't push your feet into fifth if your hips aren't loose enough. You could hurt yourself. The turn out needs to be from the hips, the knee caps aligned above the direction your toes are pointing... Go slow!

@ginaferrara4230

3 жыл бұрын

I do everything in third if fifth is the starting point. It’s literally impossible to keep a strong fifth as an adult. Your hips are set in place. Don’t feel bad. Eventually it will seem like less of a stretch.

@chasegoodridge8967

3 жыл бұрын

U need to start in third

@alexiaalexanderwight1199

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to be as turned out as she is! If you're standing in first, you basically just move your front foot forward so your heel is touching your toe joint. It's totally fine if the angle between your feet at that point is like 90 degrees or even less, that flat fifth only comes with YEARS (or even decades) of training! (Apart from a few lucky souls who just have naturally great turnout hah)

I have always wanted to learn ballet, and with the present circumstances with my gym closed, this is such a fabulous at-home routine. Thank you so much for creating this! It brought joy to my day!

I enjoyed this SO much! Thank you! Its been 13 years since I did ballet and this took me right back. It's amazing how it just comes flooding back like riding a bike. In my element! Thank you again xx

THANK YOU SO MUCH KATHRYN!! please dont mind me being annoying, but I'm crazy sick of being stuck at home during quarantine living like a couch potato, I've decided to take up the 30 days challenge for your ballet courses to change up my lifestyle (despite being stuck at home)... and I'm gonna record every day's work and progress, thoughts and stuff in all the videos that I'll do hehe (sorry for channel-spamming) background: been doing ballet on the weekends on and off since I was like 8 (?) I've never committed myself tho so now I literally still just goto beginner/ intermediate classes for adults (so sad :'( ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- !!!30 DAY CHALLENGE!!! day 1(June 2nd) - done: Classical Ballet Barre | Intermediate Advanced At Home Workout | YAGP Video day 2(June 5th) -done: Beginner Ballet Barre | At Home Ballet Class Workout | Kathryn Morgan (ok I skipped 2 days but at least I'm back now!!)

How do you differentiate between a Demi-plié and a grande-plié in second position?

@kathryn_morgan

4 жыл бұрын

Grand plié is a little bit deeper! ❤️

@alma_najem

4 жыл бұрын

Kathryn Morgan thank you! ❤️

@BoglimWrangler666

4 жыл бұрын

your demi should be fairly shallow, with knees pressing to the side with resistance, while grand is just all flexibility

@esstown

4 жыл бұрын

My ballet master (who is also a kinesiologist, lucky me!) explained it to me this way: In 2nd position, the demi is about half as deep as the grand. The main point of the grand plie in 2nd is turnout. So here is when you zero in on pressing your knees HARD towards the back, i.e. towards whatever wall is behind you. Open the book as wide as humanly possible as seen from the front! Then as you enter the grand keep holding this backward pressure towards the back wall as you go deeper. The grand should go as deep as you can without raising the heels. This works on your turnout strength in a more abducted hip position. Some people, who have limited plie due to inflexible ankles STRICTLY due to front lip of the leg bone (tibia) approximating against the top lip of the ankle bone (talus), which cannot be changed without surgery, are recommended to allow their heels off the ground slightly, at the very end of their grand plie in 2nd, so that they may engage their turnout in the full range intended by the grand in 2nd, hence not missing out on the benefit.

I'm an advanced student who's been off for a year. This has been perfect for me! Thank you so much for easing my body back into it

Thank you so much for posting these. I’m currently not in the position to afford or set aside time for myself with ballet classes and your time and videos make it feasible for me

"make sure this doesn't happen" Oh, yeah. It's happennig

This is lovely! I’m not a dancer but i teach yoga, and i visit some beginner barre classes a couple times a year to give a little surprise to my muscles, wake up the sleeping ones and work on my alignment. I loved this class, little girl in me feels so happy

Thank you so much. I haven't been dancing for the past few weeks and this was really what I needed to get back to things.

Ballet exercises, and Disney piano music?? My kind of heaven❤❤ Thank you!!!

This was great! Just right level of challenge for this beginner! Glad I can keep taking class🙏

this was my first ballet class in almost 2 years and let me say i really needed this i forgot how great it feels to dance

As a beginner in adult ballet, I’m finding this video invaluable! Thank you so much for breaking everything down so precisely!

OMG this is exactly what I did years & years ago! I can’t wait to try this!!! Thank you for this!!!

Been wanting to do ballet for years and this is ideal as I can do it at home in my pace and at my level without holding classes up or embarrassing myself . Thank you so much for this video