Ballet Technique: Renverse | Kathryn Morgan

[@ThatOneHairStuckOnYourScreen]

That renversé into the double was stunning at the end

[@corneliahanimann2173]

You know, I've never commented on a video of yours before...but you're such an improvement to my life, thanks for your videos!

[@YitingWang-l4m]

Cornelia Hanimann i

[@vickyrobinson6429]

others might think this outfit is weird but us fellow ballerinas are just fawning over her warm ups!

[@louiselins]

We missed you a lot Kate! Keep strong, sending good vibes!

[@lindaharrison3240]

Thanks for sharing that. I've always considered grande renverse to the an advanced step and after almost 40 years of ballet, I still can't do it right! I will use your tips for sure!

[@zah936]

Thank you Miss Morgan.I am trying to learn ballet by watching your videos because there are no ballet schools where I live.So I am really grateful. Keep uploading more and more ballet videos.You are a great teacher.

[@chelseamiller4415]

Yay! So glad you're back. Thanks for the tips! We need a vlog soon to hear how the Kennedy Center prep is coming. You're awesome!

[@theballetpage4191]

Could you PLEASE make a video on: How to get into Dance Schools (ie SAB at 17/18, teenager)? Because i want to audition in a few years but i have no idea what standard the dancers are at this age? In this video, could you give us tips on repertoires that we should be able to do to pass and get accepted into the dance schools and the amount of pointe work that should be precise and on point.

[@PaigeBartholomew]

Her renverse was the BEST PART!

[@Tqolad1]

You're a great teacher, do you teach students at all ? You explain things really clearly and helpfully !

[@janew.9969]

I slowed down at 0:48, you did it so perfectly!

[@carlyheartsdance]

You demonstrate everything so beautifully!

[@brookeamundrud8398]

Omg I really needed tips on this! Thank you!

[@agustinabacigalupo8224]

I am kicking a... in class lately. The way you explain technique is fantastic. Could you do a quick tutorial on pique arabesque? Thank You!!

[@haileeisabella6481]

THANK YOU! YOU LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE!!!

[@ginahagg3097]

you really are a gifted teacher besides being a lovely, lovely dancer.. Thank you so much for all your videos. So appreciate you :)

[@AlisonStroming]

Just found your channel and I love it! It was so great meeting you !

[@Physcogirl99]

I love this video but I also really love the studio. The lighting is super pretty!

[@miatoscane]

Thank you Katie for all these great tips! :) and you look so fit and slender!

[@kathryncookson865]

Thanks for the great video Kathryn!! I will definitely be working in this, you just make it look so easy. Love your outfit. :)

[@MarianaFrizancoT]

Oh, this is so helpfull! Thanks! And I love your channel and your lovely way to live your life. You are such a inspirational person!

[@samanthacamden7385]

Wonderful video as always!

[@emartin4830]

Really well explained, thank you

[@BalletmusicDK]

Great teachings!

[@clairenoelharris4486]

Could you make a video on stage make-up basics? Like colors to use, dos and don'ts etc.? I think it would be helpful for those of us who want to make our own stage make-up looks for different parts etc ☺️ thanks!

[@TracyinLA]

very helpful! thank you!

[@valentinaferraro4711]

Katie would you please do a video on italian fouettes! I need to learn them for a variation but I cant seem to master them!! Thank you so much, you are such an inspiration !

[@theballetpage4191]

Thank You! Could you do some pointe work video for dancers with flat feet (how to get over the box).

[@shireenharoun4423]

Yes that would be great

[@YvonneFrindle]

Thank you for this! It would be great if you could supplement it with a video outlining some preparatory exercises and progressive versions of this step that might be useful for someone who is still learning/mastering a renversé, as opposed to refining it. (I'm an adult student who takes open classes, so I'm not in a position to learn a step like this in a progressive way as a teenager doing syllabus classes might. I'm sure there are others in a similar situation.)

[@bunheadladymelody3355]

Hi I'm so glad to see you again. I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. But yea I struggle with that move a lot but this helps a lot especially since I'm only on flat shoes I hope someday I will be on Pointe despite my age of course. But I hope you feel better soon ok?

[@jpatterson2329]

Super useful! I hope your rehearsals are going well, super excited for you :)I noticed your lovely alignment as you ronde de jambed back: I would love a video on tendu derriere, I struggle a lot with keeping my placement/alignment and turn out to the back. The also negatively affects my arabesque, because I can barely establish a nice line in the ground, never mind in the air. It would be cool if you went into more detail about creating a nice arabesque line, as I'm not sure where to bend in my back and how to make the line extend from leg/glutes rather than just cave from the middle of back.....I also have a very long torso which I don't always know what to do with...Arabesques and tendu back and are challenging to say the least.

[@amandanance919]

I second this. I have a long torso too...finding leotards is a struggle for me since they're all meant for shorter torsos

[@jpatterson2329]

Yes, same problem with leotards! I go a size up to for length of my torso (even though I'm short) but then they are often to wide, especially in the chest area. Consequently my leos are rather boring :p

[@amandanance919]

J Patterson the same thing happens to me. I can't get strappy back leotards because it never fits me right :(

[@VictoriaDeRose]

Have you covered this un a Q&A before? I feel like I've seen this before. Good to see you again anyway! Always miss you when you can't upload :) Hope your feeling well and strong

[@lygiamoura7416]

We missed you Katie! Will you do your last "videoclips"' behind the scenes?

[@macaelareising5388]

Hi Katie! I love watching your videos and they've been helping me prepare to return back to ballet. I was in ballet from age 3 to 8 before I had to leave due to my mother's health. I returned when I was 15 and did one season before having to leave due to my own health issues. I've never been en pointe which is my dream. I'm 19 now. Do you think this is something I could still achieve?

[@lais_tom]

Your videos are soo helpful! You make me see the movements in a very different way! Can you please do a video on how to improve back flexibility (cambré)?

[@sophieemilylouise]

this is so helpful!

[@daffo595]

Your legs get slimmer in every video

[@xy2565]

Wow it's like you read my mind!! I just started learning this and this video really helps! :) I just started going to a sickling phase for some reason. I don't know why but I can't feel it but I keep sickling :( I never usually sickle but for past few weeks it has been happening and I really have to think to ensure I don't. Will this pass? Do you have any tips? Thanks Katie

[@Spiralyne]

Hi Kathryn! Your channel is the best for ballet on yt of the ones I have checked out. Thanks for your videos and your honesty! I've got an annoying problem that you may be able to help me out with. We are a small group of dancers performing a short section of Giselle and at one point we're supposed to hold an arabesque for a number of seconds. We are using pointe shoes but in the arabesque we will be on a flat foot, not on pointe. I'm fine with the arabesque as a pose but my issue is that it's so wiggly due to the hard and thick shank. What can I do to stay well balanced? Turning out the standing leg well is good, but is there anything else I can do except engaging muscles? I (and probably some of my fellow dancers) would very much appreciate your advice! Keep recording :)

[@meganchan4684]

Hi Katie!! Could you do a technique tip video on entrechat? Like on how to do more and how to do it properly. Would really appreciate it!!:)

[@DancingDeity]

Can you do a video tutorial/tips on temps de fleche, brise (avant/derriere), and other tricky petit allegro, as well as arabesque turns please??

[@juliana6632]

Hey Katie.... Can you help meeee? I have kind of a problem with my neck, i can´t turn and keep my head at a point, my neck don´t turn quickly. It is not diagnosed, it´s just a thing that i´ve noticed... So, do you have any exercise to "let go the neck?"

[@charlottecharlotte757]

I think you are working a lot right now for your shows, i always wonder how you keep your feet beautiful (skin, nail...) despite pointe shoes work, mine are just terrible ?! Any advice (when you have time ) thank you! :)

[@Dance4Life4Ever17]

I love your videos! could you do a video on arabesque turns? I can never get my back leg up

[@DeMiRoxmysox02]

I'm taking ballet because of you. You're such an inspiration!! I just have one question: I'm in beginner ballet at school and I plan to continue after school is done. But I want to be pre pointe by the end of the summer, or at the latest end of the fall. Is it appropriate to ask my ballet teacher what I could do to get to this goal? This is also not the first time I am taking ballet. I am getting back into it and am much more serious now.

[@amandanance919]

Sorry I'm not Katie, but you could totally ask your teachers! They want you to come ask for help and I'm sure they'd be happy to help. As long as you're old enough, the only thing holding you back is strength. Your teacher would definitely know some good strength exercises fit for you.

[@DeMiRoxmysox02]

+Amanda Nance that is totally fine. And thanks! I ask questions a lot in class so I feel like I should just do it! Thanks for giving me the final push!

[@marianapiva1951]

Hey, Katie! Loved the video! I was wondering on how I can tell my teacher to be tougher on me. I don't want her to think that she is a bad teacher and that I think I'm way too good. I am working so hard and sometimes I see mistakes that she doesn't point out! How can I ask her to work me harder without being rude?? Thanks!

[@milica8979]

Hi, Katie! Sorry about my comment having nothing to do with this video or ballet! Having gotten to know you a little through your videos, I came up with two suggestions for makeup tutorials that i thought would really suit you. Would you consider doing a look inspired by Emmy Rossum from Phantom of the Opera or a Kate Middleton-inspired look? Good luck for your upcoming performance! :)

[@krisnatotani5192]

so beautiful,I also love your leotard, I would love to know where you got it :)

[@gracepowers5282]

My ankle leans toward my baby toes on pointe. Do you have any tips to train my ankle/ foot to go the right direction.

[@Hans6789-j9t]

Looking good

[@samanthacamden7385]

Can you talk about hip alignment? Last night in class my teacher kept saying I need to keep my hip under but I couldn't figure it out.

[@xchocofairy608]

Think of hip under as knee under. If your knee is out to the side your hip is too. When your knee (for example, in a split) is on the ground your hips are square.

[@Brookerdoo]

you look so slender and strong!

[@melissasamide6252]

Is this a move the beginners can try? Or is it a move strictly for pointe shoes?

[@ravleen678]

beginners can totally try in soft shoes!

[@mackenzie8791]

Can you maybe do an ab workout video?

[@kristylok320]

How do you improve your rond de jambe?

[@PaigeBartholomew]

Ya.

[@xoballet2305]

I go to ballet Hispanico I saw you

[@Hunter-mp2xk]

I want to start ballet and I'm 15, am I to old?

[@sydneylurge6124]

No I started at 14 it'll be hard at first

[@kskssnndcanndkkc4942]

Post a video!!