Ballet Deconstructed: Bluebird Pas de Deux 💙 Yasmine Naghdi & Matthew Ball | Kathryn Morgan

In this video, I analyze and deconstruct Yasmine Naghdi and Matthew Ballet in the Bluebird Pas de Deux from the Royal Ballet's "Sleeping Beauty". We look at their lines, balances, upper body, and partnering skills. This is a very simple pas de Deux in terms of steps but the technique has to be very clean for it to look effortless! I hope you enjoy this deep dive into 2 more stunning principal ballet dancers.
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I am a former soloist with the New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet. When I was a young student, I was always looking for insights into the ballet world and how to improve my dancing as well as beauty and lifestyle tips. Now that I am a professional, it is my turn to share.
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[@pheart2381]

You could literally publish any frame of that footage as a photo. Every time you stopped it,a perfect pose.

[@cece121234]

Missed your regular videos! This is a wonderful deconstruction. Thank you for being willing to provide free content in addition to your membership!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@lanelmuhammad]

Missed you Katie! Glad to see you’re looking radiant and doing well! Great video 🩵

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@VanessaBritneyTaylor]

So nice to see some Matthew Ball appreciation! It's rare and it's a pity 'cause I really love him 🩵

[@elodiebx]

Please do more of these deconstructed videos! The Royal Ballet is my favourite company and I love hearing your comments !! 🩰💕

[@kathryn_morgan]

I will! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@booluther]

I saw the Swan Lake live screening too and loved it! I had the pleasure of watching the two of them do Giselle and Romeo and Juliet together and they were stunning in those as well. Always love these videos from you

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! And yes, they are both stunning!

[@candleque]

Thanks so much for deconstructing 👍 I was privileged to see Yasmine Naghdi & Matthew Ball do this at the ROH and have never ever been able to see Bluebird since without remembering how AMAZING they were. (Now that they are principals, am sad we won't see them dance this together again at the Royal Ballet.)

[@gillianashley1820]

Thank you so much for this, Kathryn. A fascinating exposition of a very beautiful partnership.

[@strawberry1025]

A joy to watch and learn. 😍

[@languagetraveladoptee]

Love all your deconstructed videos!❤

[@emiliaarnold7860]

Excellent video, would love to see more like this!

[@Missfrankiecat]

Such a helpful and informative video. I love learning with you commenting on pro demos.

[@lesleyoneill6064]

Thanks Katie.. Love these deconstructions x

[@elliedickson776]

I got so excited when you said on IG that you were starting to post KZbin videos and then saw this video this morning pop up!!

[@mariaritter6107]

I too saw the two of them in the Swan Lake screening last week and they were mesmerising. 😍 I absoutely love these deconstruction videos. So much to learn for my own dancing and it makes me enjoy watching other performances even more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! ❤

[@gabsy6443]

I've seen Jasmine and Mark live on stage in the Sleeping Beauty. They're really special, each in their own way. The evening I was there she was Aurora

[@lalalalala9451]

YESSSS i love these videos

[@rosepasta4517]

I love this series!!!! Can you please do the Swan Lake pas de deux (Lopatkina & Korsunteev), Manon bedroom pas de deux (Sarah Lamb & Vadream), Mayerling pas de deux (Sarah Lamb & Steve McRae), Swan Lake pas de deux act IV (Nela & Vadream)🫶🏻🫶🏻🥹🥹🥹💖💖

[@emilystevens2016]

So excited to see this posted!! I had no clue about fairytale and the context that the male dancer is the Bluebird and not the female. I love learning about the narratives of this stunning art! Thank you 💙✨

[@Chelsea_HHF]

I was lucky enough to see Yasmine Naghdi perform Aurora last year when I was in London. I scored a last minute seat near the orchestra on opening night. I also was able to watch her rehearse the Rose adagio 2 days before opening night on a tour of the Royal Opera house. Amazing experience!

[@Teverell]

Thank you for doing this - I've watched that video of that variation so many times because they are just so beautiful. Loved the very final flutter of Matthew's hand in that last lift, too, as he brings his hand down to finish the pose. I'd say do more of these with the RB but I am biased and very lucky to have been able to watch them perform on stage for real. Well worth the ticket price if you're ever in the UK!

[@thelightdivining]

I totally agree, I flew from Italy a couple of times to see Royal Ballet and it was an incredible experience, they are such good actors that you forget you are seeing ballet and you are transported in an other world. And such perfect technique. Also thank you Katie for these videos, they are jewels for ballet lovers.

[@moondustangel889]

This is so beautiful and I loved learning more about how they dance. Thank you so much for the wonderful video and have a lovely weekend 🥰

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@judithricca6915]

Kathyn, this balletomane appreciates your analysis videos. Thank you.

[@Dances_in_the_kitchen]

Always fascinating to see Katie deconstruct the great ballets 😁❤️ Especially such beautiful dancers. The Royal Ballet is my favorite company in the world ❤🩰

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@yaelsbookthoughts9792]

I love your commentary!! Yasmine's dancing was so fresh! There was something very ethereal and flawless about her... I wonder, though, if it can last the whole ballet and keep my interest. I love dancers that leave a little room for a "human" movement. Like Osipova, she's not perfect all the time but she brings the character so well onto the stage!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Yes, I agree!

[@livwiggett5670]

As soon as I saw this I had to get a cup of tea and settle in. I LOVE these

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@rosyface_]

I’m not sure how it would work with KZbin rules but the royal opera house has a streaming service that shows their back catalogue, including a previous Swan Lake with Yasmine (as well as a Marianela version of almost everything). If it’s not breaking KZbin rules, you could grab the footage there to react to.

[@SarahHope883]

Loved watching this! Also so nice to get the guy’s techniques deconstructed too. Would love you to do Sylvie Guillem’s Manon- so many great PDDs in that. My favourite are the bedroom and swamp ones.

[@kathryn_morgan]

YES, brilliant

[@karenkaren3189]

There are a couple of wonderful videos of Bluebird pas on YT. Antoinette Sibley and Brian Shaw ( 1960’s) and Jennifer Penney and Wayne Eagling ( 1970’s) Both Royal Ballet

[@lapetite_bella]

I took notes! I have a big part for Romeo & Juliet that involves partnering, and I am trying to get as many tips as possible! Thank you again for these wonderful videos!!! 💙

[@kathryn_morgan]

Yay! Have a wonderful performance!

[@MrQbenDanny]

EXCELLENT!!!! Would like you to break down my personal favorite Blue Bird pas in history: Antoinette SIBLEY and Brian SHAW.

[@RomeoNJulietLostTheGame]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@berylmetin]

please can you do this for lilac fairy i have competition in 1,5 month and im gonna make it in classical category i need that a lot🙏🏻🙏🏻sorry for my english

[@PoisonedApathy]

Rejoice, Katie is back on YT! Welcome back. You've been missed!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! I've missed being here! Life just got crazy!

[@r-evolve9736]

I love this series so much! It'd be amazing if you could maybe do the Nutcracker Pas de deux by Salome Leverashvili and Constantine Allen at some point, the full video is on KZbin

[@brendastevens9077]

I remember your bluebird variation online class. Is that still available to purchase? I had done black swan, and Lilac Fairy. I Loved this Video So Much.🤗💝

[@alexmeza6486]

You look Gorgeous in everything Kathryn 😍

[@thehomeschoolinglibrarian]

As a ballet enthusiast I love these break downs. Also if you look at his makeup you can tell that he is the bird.

[@lionsmaine1238]

I’d LOVE for you to analyze Akane Takada’s black swan pas de deux. I believe there’s a full version uploaded in a compilation by “The Royal Ballet Fan.” The video is called “Akane Takada ~ The Royal Ballet”

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@karinanderson2463]

Have you watched Darcy Bussel coach pdd on utube?

[@gabsy6443]

Yes, I was gonna say that.

[@miezepups15]

Is it me or does it look like hast forward when he's turning her in penché?

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Katie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@Simon-vt1zp]

I have been enjoying these videos, I find them informative interesting and enjoyable. I am however curious why you got kicked out of the Ballet company ? No judgement here sister, we are all human with flaws. You channel is brilliant, and you are beautiful. 🙏💙

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you for your compliments! To clarify, I was not kicked out of a ballet company. I chose to leave. I got very ill at New York City Ballet and chose to put my health first. And for Miami, I danced for a season and left to put my mental health first. The ballet world is very tough, and I’m grateful I can dance and make a living on my own terms. ❤️

[@Simon-vt1zp]

@@kathryn_morgan Sorry, I got it wrong. Good for you navigating your difficulties and coming out on top. Truly enjoy the expertise you share in your videos. And sorry again for getting it wrong about you’re reasons for leaving.The company. 🙏💙

[@kathryn_morgan]

@@Simon-vt1zp Totally fine! You are not the only one :)

[@Simon-vt1zp]

@@kathryn_morgan Thank you 🙏 💙

[@Simon-vt1zp]

@@kathryn_morgan Hey Kathryn. I saw Swan Lake a couple of weeks ago with Yasmine. I did not really like the version of the story they did. However “Oh my god” Yasmine was so wonderful, so grateful and beautiful. Michael was also a true force. The finale was so powerful atmospheric and moved me to tears. I love your breakdowns and have learned so much 🙏💙

[@Sunflowerlightt]

Matthew is one of my favourite male ballet dancers to watch . He is sublime . Why males get away w sloppy arm placement and hands

[@sedekiman824]

Yes, he has the best port de bras.