My ballet teacher always says "Dance to the balcony, these are the people with the most expensive seats" haha

@emmabaillie4215

7 жыл бұрын

Omg mine say that too haha😂😂

@user-lz9vg9xz8y

7 жыл бұрын

It's probably also because if you look towards the bottom of the audience, from their point of view, it seems like you're looking down. Always keep your chin up!

@betzymartinez3364

6 жыл бұрын

That what my teacher says to but he says “hi rich people in the balcony and I hi people in the back that are too cheap to buy a good seat

@Kiwicat

6 жыл бұрын

Mine says that you should dance to the people at the very top of the second balcony because those are the people that love the ballet so much that they come back every night. So they can’t afford expensive tickets.

@lacrima-rg7780

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! :) @@Kiwicat

She is a judge a yagp, dreams do come true.

Both of my sons are struggling with addiction and mental health illness issues….watching these videos just diverts and cheers me up, thanks Katie!

@BtwAlice

5 жыл бұрын

Karen Katz omg i hope everything is ok to you and your family now. God bless you

@brendaannedufaur6244

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry Karen about your struggle. I hope your sons can get the help they need. Keep fighting for them and align yourself with good professionals and other mothers who have been through this and triumphed so you can get the encouragement and support that you need. Good can happen!

@karenkaren3189

4 жыл бұрын

Brenda Anne Du Faur thank you so much! Actually things improved somewhat in the last three years with both of them. We are all works in progress. Ballet appreciation entered my life when I needed it the most ( about 5 years ago) Just yesterday, after another morning of Covid, Politics, Heat, etc ( we are having a heat wave in my region), I watched the Royal Ballet’s re-broadcast of The Sleeping Beauty. ❤️ Stay safe Be well Have Hope!

I love your comparison to skaters. I’m a figure skater and started ballet as a supplement to my training. It’s become so much more than that to me though and I really hope I’ll be able to teach one day, despite starting late.

Hi. Ms. Kathryn! I'm Carl from the Philippines 😊 I've been watching your videos since last year and I have been getting a lot of very helpful insights from your videos! Starting late in ballet, your videos have helped me progress as I can say, a little bit faster than normal. My friends actually ask me what was my secret and I just tell them, I have a ballet teacher online (who probably doesnt I know I exist) and I link them your channel. I can't thank you enough for being generous to us, your subscribers, for sharing your knowledge to us. I wish you all the good things in the world and Merry Christmas!!! 😊

@katelynbell8526

5 жыл бұрын

carl suntay that’s so amazing! best of luck!!! ♥️ 🍀

Aurora's Wedding Variation act 3 :)

So good to have this video to share with my students. I can tell them the same things and it does them good to hear it from your lips and experience. Thank you for being the voice of caring common sense and inspiration.

I am not a dancer and do not ever plan to be, but watching your videos about dance is so interesting to me! I am a performer, but of music. Funnily enough, the big ideas are pretty similar. Playing with musicality is more important in pushing you ahead than playing with good technique, for instance. Anyways, thanks for the video, very interesting! X

I'm dancing Aurora Act 3 in YAGP this year and I am really enjoying the process. Thank you for your insights :)

I rally love and appreciate your generosity to share all these tips, I am learning so much from you, thank you very much!

i started watching you last year for my first summer intensive. I have more auditions in January and this helped a lot!

Thank you so much! Because of you (and my hard work) i placed runner up in the finals and got another award. I'm doing inter found at rad awards. Thanks

Kathryn, I love u soo much I have an audition tomorrow and watching all these videos r helping sooo much, even the old ones. I just want to say thank u and u r the best

I just got told that I'm in my ballet school's production of Napoli, in May. So exited to start rehearsing! Found this video really helpful (as all your other videos. You're channel is truly amazing and really inspiring!)

This video was so good. Thank you Katie. These tips are so so helpful

This was really helpful to me as a classical instrumentalist- I'm always amazed by the crossover between art forms and the need to transcend technique is universal. I'm a bassoonist in college and was first drawn to learning about ballet when I found the similarities between making bassoon reeds and treating pointe shoes. I applaud you and thank you for sharing so much valuable information on this channel :)

This video is literally the most helpful video I have ever watched in my entire life. Thank you so much Kathryn! I'm dong Esmeralda and Princess Florine variation at YAGP Chicago in January, and you've helped me so much.

You are sooo inspiring thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge with us:)))

I'm dancing the Bluebird variation tomorrow in a competition. These tips really helped, thank you! ❤️

This helps a lot! I'm going to pre in Houston and in Denver soon! can't wait! I'm doing Swan Lake Pas De Trois

Thank you so much for this!!!! Very tired of seeing people ignore musicality and artistry for tricks. I hope this helps convince people of what's important!

These were really excellent suggestions. Thank you so much!

Thank you for the tips!

Such good advice!

Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you so much! I just competed at YAGP today and remembered your tips! I danced Prelude, from Les Sylphides and it really helped to remember dancing for the whole theatre.

This is soooo helpful! thank you :)

I haven't picked a variation yet! But I have my eye on le corsaire! The pirouettes a la seconde are going to be tough though!

@lex4643

7 жыл бұрын

Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!

@daffo595

7 жыл бұрын

Alexa Boyles thank you!

I'm so early oh my gosh, I love you so much you have helped me through so much in my dancing, especially starting late and still wanting to be a professional

@dancingformysavior3971

7 жыл бұрын

Same!

@terpsiv8305

7 жыл бұрын

thank you for putting words in my feelings!!! and thank you kathryn for everything!!!

Hi Kathryn! Loved this video so much. I'm doing Grand Pas Classique next year, this tips are so important, thank you so much for making this video. Love from Chile

Thanks again for your motivation !! 😭 hope you saw my comments on you "facial expression " video!!

I'm dancing Crystal Fountain Fairy next weekend!

You are such a help😄 Thanked you I hope I am going to rock aurora. Really! Thank you so much!!

I'm doing YAGP in January! My first time and this video really helped. I'm dancing Diana and Acteon, and The Talisman. 😝

Wow, the color navy looks so good on you!

Hi Kathryn , I will be competing at universal ballet competition this year and I am dancing the Cupid variation!! Thx so much for the amazing videos!!

Your videos are so helpful thank you! I will be doing Paquita variation 4 for YAGP this year

Thank you for the reminders & encouragement. Next weekend is YAGP NC ~ I'm doing Gamzatti & Coppelia. Today I'm driving to Harid for the Houston Ballet audition. Your videos are so helpful. Love listening to you. Wish I could meet you. 😊 💗Hannah

great tips! ty!

I feel like if you are Clara in the nutcracker that's only who teachers notice. It's not fair to people like me because the Clara's at our studio are 4 feet and 5 inches. They were taller but every year they got shorter and I missed my opportunity. I try my hardest every class but because I'm not short my teachers don't like me. Your videos help and inspire me to get noticed but it's hard for me.

@user-if1wy2qi7o

7 жыл бұрын

Mai Lane don't give up! Dancers should be taller anyway because you look more lifted up.

@m..S798

7 жыл бұрын

Why not thank you! You made my day my studio is just different

@claireslifestyle8071

5 жыл бұрын

Even if you are short you can still get that part! I have faith in you!

just in time! I have a competition tomorrow❤

Thank youu!!

Hi Katie, thank you so much for this video, I have a competition in January and I'm doing La Fille Mal Gardee (the 2nd act Lise) and it's incredibly fast yet you have to be so calm aghhh😒 but this gave me so much confidence so thank you!!!💕💕

I'm competing at Grand Prix in about a month and this was so helpful! Thank you!!

I’m doing Esmeralda Act 1 variation (not the one that everyone knows) and probably one from Paquita for the Miami International Ballet Competition. I saw that you will be a judge, I’m so excited!!

OMG you saved my life! I don't have an audition or competition today but I do have a performance today so this will definitely help

@iriskoelewijn1609

7 жыл бұрын

MayJewel23 good luck and have fun with your performance! You will be amazing!☺️😘

@naomifrediani2750

7 жыл бұрын

Iris Koelewijn thank you!💜

@madelinelui175

7 жыл бұрын

Merde! How was it?

Can you make a video about good ballet companies for tall dancers? Also, if there are any non-Balanchine tall companies. Love your videos!

great video ! I have a competition next month and I'm doing bluebird . Could you please do a make up tutorial or suggest me which of your stage make up looks is more suitable ?

I love your videos Do you think you could make a how to get hyper extended knees video?

I'm doing YAGP. I will be performing the Raymonda vision variation and the Talisman

I'll be Competing with Don Quixote Act 3 Bridesmaids variation. This video was super helpful thank you so so much, love your videos❤️

Thanks again for your motivation !! 😭 hope you saw my comment on you "facial expression " video!!

As you allude to in the video, what you say applies to more than ballet. I'm a musician and find much of what you say resonates with me.

great advices

This video was so helpful! I'm not doing a ballet variation, but I have a competition this February for a new - classical piece. I was wondering if you could make a video about favoritism is class and how to deal with it. Some teachers at my dance school are very harsh, and they play favorites all the time. I feel like I will never have a chance to shine because of those teachers, and it's hurting me and making me less confident about myself and my dancing.

can you do a video about walking us through the process of a ballet competition. I'm really curious and would like to know what the process is.

I have my first ever Audition for Nutcracker on Aug 11th and this helps! Wish me luck!

Thank you!❤️

@nai813

7 жыл бұрын

I'm doing Swan Lake act 1 Pas de trois variation 1!

This video really helped me so much! I am doing YAGP for the first time this year, and have been stressing, but these tips helped. The variation I'm doing is Kitri Act 3, any tips on the character? Thank you Kathryn!

Not doing a competition this year, but I'm doing a pas de duex with my friend. The wedding pas from sleeping beauty for his spring talent show!! I'm also in the corps of Paquita both act 1 and 2. I'm a spanish dancer (or a matador depends on who fits what costume.) in act 1. I'm a corps dancer for Act 2, it's my first role in a platter tutu!!!!!

My teacher told me that I was getting a solo in our next show I'm doing dance of the sugar plum fairy and I'm so excited!!!

I'm doing esmeraldaaa so excited

I’m doing crystal fountain from sleeping beauty remember I was with that whole group of dancers at YAGP Phoenix that took a picture with you

Do you have any tips for the night before and/or morning of an audition (partially for college)??

The only reason I’m scared to compete is that the Marley is always like twice as slippery so I’m never quite sure if I can make my turns 😬

I am doing the pirouette Odalisque from Le Corsaire and act 2 variation 4 from Raymonda!

This video was so so so helpful! Thank you Kathryn! I am thinking of auditioning for the SAB summer intensive, but I feel like they won't even look at me because I have not danced much in Balanchine style.

@jamielaw4749

7 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you use solid ballet techniqye! A lot of students at SAB didn't know Balanchine style before auditioning and still got in. That's what the school is for, to teach the *style* of Balanchine. I have a friend who is Vaganova trained, quite the opposite of SAB, but got accepted because she has artistry and technique, even though she didn't know the Balanchine style well/at all, apart from watching KZread and learning on her own.

@lizasmelyanska8712

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kelsey!

Hey Kathryn, I'm in need of some advice! I am going to audition for SAB this coming audition season in hopes of being asked to stay for the winter term. My dream is to be in the New York City Ballet! I have attended PNB, Walnut Hill, and Ballet Chicago for summer programs and have been asked to stay at two of these places; but it did not work out. My concern is that even though I have some of the Balanchine aesthetic built into me, am I too old to be asked to stay at SAB? I just turned 17 as of this last November. Would they even consider me? I look up to you, you're such an inspiration to young and old dancer. You have such a drive and love for this art form and I hope you make videos forever because they are so helpful! Thank you so much for all that you do with this channel and I hope you continue to make amazing videos! Thanks!! -Sam

@mollygrace4031

4 жыл бұрын

did you make it?

@Meganmama

4 жыл бұрын

www.pbt.org/blog/new-dancer-spotlight-sam-dergregorian/. He made it to a different company 😊

Hi Ms. Morgan! Next Friday I’m doing the Launceston city competitions (which is one of the largest competitions in Tasmania, Australia) in the under 14s classical solo class and I’m only 12! Then the Tuesday after, I’m doing the Burnie eisteffods ( which is the next biggest ) and am in the same section again. I’ve been watching some of your tip vids so what would you recommend for arabesques or double pirouettes or even just make up! Pls reply!

Hey Katie, I was wondering if the variation in Giselle Act 2 would be a good repertoire to choose Thanks Isabel

I'm performing paquita and Esmeralda for YAGP LA tomorrow 😁

I'm dancing Raymonda (the slow one) and talisman for YAGP. What do you suggest for getting into character for those roles? What should I focus on? Thank you!

At my dance school we don't do variations but we just have solos that our teachers make up for us

I know this is late, but I’m doing Paquita variation #2❤️❤️

I'm doing swan lake pas de trois variation 1💜

Hi Kathryn ! I'm probably going to do YAGP next year, but I haven't picked a variation yet. Do you think that the 4th Raymonda variation ( I think it's called La Claque, 3rd act ) is great for competition ? Btw I'm 16. Thanks a lot, love from France !

i need help. my foot is REALLY flexible, as i used to walk on my toes when i was younger. so i am wayy over the box, have no support, scared to dance and i feel like i am going to snap or break my foot. i currently wear bloch european balance and i need someones help what shoe has the hardest shank! i feel like i am the only one and i am scared that i am going to injure myself.😟

@l.h.3804

6 жыл бұрын

Brigette Lawrence I don't know if it works but you could try to do workouts for your feet

@rubymelling302

5 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem, I wear capezio with an elastic instead of a drawstring, I still have problems but it helps a bit. I was also told to wear double backs as they are extremely strong

@chloem.4873

5 жыл бұрын

Try gaynor mindens or Russian pointe shoes

@kimberlyeverill4333

4 жыл бұрын

Check the youtube channel: The Pointe Shop

@emmashanelife

4 жыл бұрын

Wow you are so much like me, I had trouble going over my box and I had Bloch European Balance too! I was going to get my second pair but they were out of my size. I ended up switching to Capizos and got a shoe with a harder box and now I don’t have that problem any more. I will try to find the box I don’t remember what they were called. Sorry I spelled a lot of words wrong

Do you have any tips for building upper body strength and technique? My teacher says I have great legs and feet but i need to work on my upper body. I'm not really sure what to adjust!

you have helped me a lot my teacher always says dont spin it, because if you do you are going to be late. P.S i am dancing paquita 😃

In terms of picking a solo, what are the most commonly used ones? I want to make sure to avoid those solos so I could stand out more. Thank you! ☺️

@emoryslane6212

7 жыл бұрын

Kirstie Trash de finally blue bird and try to avoid anything from sleeping beauty

I'm doing bluebird and la fille mal gardée second act variation.

I have to agree about just being honest about yourself and just dance like you want to be there. I have a question about eye contact in Ballet class such as spotting and I am terribly poor at do you have any suggestions?

Yeah i could go to a really good ballet school but its reeeeaaally expensive and it sucks, but I guess its fine because I live in tokyo and even the smaller schools are pretty high level. Im still kind if bummed though

Any tips to improve musicality? I did classical piano lessons for years but it's still chalenging to be right on the beat

i'm doing harlequinade and flames of paris!

Can you do a video on intensives?

Make a video of how get better musicality plss mine does sucks but i wanna get better!!!!

I'm doing Bluebird and Le Corsiare

fairy doll variation at yagp seattle semi finals!

im going to YAGP in atlanta doing the kitri variation from act 1

@NaomiSchulz

7 жыл бұрын

Emma Rhodes break a leg!!!😉

@emmastabler9575

7 жыл бұрын

omg thanks so much

@lojainnasr3574

7 жыл бұрын

Merde even though this is too late.... How did you do?

I'm dancing Aurora wedding variation next year. I've seen your comentary about the wedding, but can you make a video helping me how to really play that character well ? Like you said there are going to be lots of other girls doing it and I wanna stand out. I usually stand out because of the artistry (my technique is not the best in the room) but Aurora seems so tricky to embody lol

@pinkwings8036

6 жыл бұрын

Think about what's happened to her so far. She's getting married to her true love who saved her from an evil curse. She's still young and vibrant, but a bit more mature now that she's getting married and growing up. She goes through a lot, channel that joy into your dancing and it'll shine!

@laramartins3335

6 жыл бұрын

Pink Wings Thank you !

what is the bedst beginer tallet intensiv?

I'm doing Paquita pas de trois 1st variation. EBGP

I'm auditioning for abt summer intensive and Huston ballet summer intensive. Should I go for a triple pirouette in a combination or a double. Is it bad if I only can do a single on the other side?

@amandawilly8095

7 жыл бұрын

I would work really hard at the studio and at home to get at least a double on the other side. I would practice your pirouettes on your bad side twice as much as your pirouettes on your good side.

@sabrinashultz9123

7 жыл бұрын

I went to both abt and houston and at the time of my auditions my turns weren't great. I could barely squeak out two on pointe. If turning isnt your strong suit, try to make sure you're seen in something that is. Usually I play it safe in auditions and only do as many turns as I know I can do without a doubt. The people teaching and assessing the class will appreciate quality over quantity. : )

@Mary-ks8rz

7 жыл бұрын

Sabrina Shultz thanks for the advice when you where auditioning where there any combinations with foutees?

@sabrinashultz9123

7 жыл бұрын

When I auditioned for ABT there werent, but my audition for houston did have fouettes. Luckily at auditions there isn't a lot of space, so they were only asking to see 8-16 I believe. But the teachers know that everyone learns fouettes at different times and with different styles, so if it's something youre not good, it doesn't mean you won't get in. There was a girl in my audition who fell down during hers and I saw her that summer

I really want to audition for SAB but I'm already 17 and feel way to old to be consider. Is that true?

@11ebq11

7 жыл бұрын

Noah Martzall The worst thing they can say is no! You have nothing to lose by trying

@wesleymiller2205

7 жыл бұрын

Noah Martzall No! You're never to old to dance.

@valenieexuan269

6 жыл бұрын

Noah Martzall

Dancing phantom of the opera!

I'm a kid going to dance Prix indo

coppelia swanhilda variation in act 1

@lucydreier5987

7 жыл бұрын

Emily Cheng I'm doing coppelia swanhilda variation act 3

first comment

PLEASE DONT DO PRINCESS FLORINE/BLUE BIRD AT YAGP EVERYBODY DOES THAT!!!!!!!