Classic Ballet Barre Workout #2 | Kathryn Morgan

[@stevereichman6420]

I am a 71 year old ice dancer -- started figure skating at 55 --- decided to start ballet 3 years ago to improve posture and grace while figure skating -- I am a forever beginner -- but love how ballet has improved my sense of core and posture -- During this difficult time of social distancing -- I discovered your you tube tutorials - T'hank you so much for producing these. -- I have actually posted myself following one of your tapes and publicly recommended them to many !!! You are a savior -- and an amazing teacher!!!! Judith Reichman

[@nicolewiezel4488]

still doing this class nowadays, and it's one of my favourites :) it has so much musicality and dancing! thank you, kathryn!

[@emilyadams9986]

Thanks, Kathryn!!! I'm not a dancer; I just found your channel a long time ago, because a friend of mine wrote a book about how her mom made her leave dance as a teenager, because she didn't "look like a dancer" anymore, so I shared your channel with her. Anyway, more recently, I've been doing your classes as a way to mix up my workouts during this infernal pandemic. I'm so glad you've been posting them; I like trying something new in the privacy of my home (so, literally, dancing like nobody's watching, because nobody IS watching). I kind of wish you could have seen me doing this video just now, though, because I had a first. Yesterday, I said I couldn't do a releve on one foot without holding onto something, but I was able to do it today. It was very ugly and wobbly, but you always say that it's important to just try to be better than you were yesterday. So, I'll be back if you will. :)

[@CorinnePina]

Just did this for the first time. What a wonderful challenge. I enjoyed everry minute of it. Thank you Kathryn.

[@jodywhitevandeklippe475]

Great choreography and musicality Katie!

[@erinkruchen7176]

We could never hate you :) Your dedication and inspiration motivates and facilitates your viewers to be better dancers. Thank you for all you do for dancers everywhere.

[@cherietheredge3993]

Thank you for a great class. So appreciative of you.

[@sarahsearle-brown743]

Hi Katie, I danced with you years ago at Mobile Ballet and remember how lovely you were as a young teen. I live just outside London now and am currently trying to get back into ballet shape, as my students are improving, so must I. Your videos are just fantastic and very helpful. Best of luck to you in all your endeavours, and wishing you and your parents a very Merry Christmas.

[@karenmaslow1283]

Thank you so much, even when I have only taken 3 ballet classes, I have improved a lot by just watching your videos and practicing. I was wondering if you could do kind of a ballet dictionary? Showing each move and its name, it would be helpful. Thanks!

[@sofiaklass]

Thank you for these dance classes they are super helpful to get me warmed up for a day of dancing

[@blueflame625]

These are the best technique classes on youtube!! They make it easy for me to dance on off-class days! My current teacher is very muscle-strength oriented, but I only have class once a week. I would love to see you do a barre class focusing on calf, quad, rotator strength :)

[@madisonlind239]

Please do more ballet barre !!! I love this one

[@jmkauth558]

I'm so grateful for your videos -- they have gotten me dancing again after more than a decade away!

[@oliviawhitt6469]

Love, love, love this! I'm not a dancer, but I love classic ballet barre. Please post more videos like this (and maybe some more beginner stuff as well). Keep it up!

[@blackvictrola]

Thank you so much for these simple ballet videos! Other dancers seem to like to add extra, non-ballet bits to their videos. I find myself missing my old ballet classes and this truly brings back lovely memories. And more pliable muscles! *subbed*

[@JLUSinBos]

I am so glad I discovered your classes! - it means you are my at-home tutor and can concentrate on form, music and if I don't quite get it right the first (or next) time, I can repeat until I do. This is such a quality session and so generous of you to share your friendly, but correct training!

[@melanie_miau]

Oh the music! I'm so excited for the album... sounds so good :)

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Melanie Recker Thank you!

[@LenaLovingLotta]

ballet AND Frozen. dream came true.

[@AzAries]

Agreed

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Girl_with_the_red_lipstick Awww!

[@rosaliapaulina228]

Yes it is

[@PrincessSybilla77]

I really like how you did this with a chair :-)

[@theacademy7946]

Awesome classes thank you so much! Wishing you all love, light and abundance.

[@mariayershov2356]

This will help me so much for winter break. Thanks!

[@lberger153]

Great Instructions on ballet positioning. Awesome workout.

[@sarahn.4775]

I enjoyed doing this barre workout!

[@maripradog]

I love your videos! :) thank you so much! salutes from Bolivia! :)

[@smadm2437]

Still love this barre work and the music! Amazing to have you in our e-lives since 2015 :) I have resumed ballet 15 years after I'd stopped (a desire to tackle my fears and regrets) and I have kept some of the basics thx to your classes xxxx

[@terrisam]

Thank you so so much for these barre workouts! I look forward to doing them. Again thank you

[@jessicabloxom2754]

Thank you so much for doing another barre!!! This one kicks my butt, so I like it for when I need a challenge!

[@shelseawatt2625]

Thank you so very much for another super amazing video, Katie!

[@etherialharp5208]

Love these ballet workouts!! Do more please!!

[@Ballet24]

Nice! You are such a pretty dancer.

[@Caskader]

I'm so excited about this! I've done the first one so many times I think I could do it in my sleep.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Caskader Good for you! I will try and keep these coming regularly!

[@nicolascholefield2030]

Thank you so much for this video Katie - I can't wait to do it over the winter break while my classes are off. I'm also really looking forward to your 12 week challenge as I hope to improve my fitness in the new year💘 with your guidance I will find that much more achievable xxx

[@chloelane9906]

Your videos have helped my technique tremendously! I can not thank you enough for making all of these videos. You have said in previous videos that you take suggestions from people in the comments section. I am having some trouble perfecting my leaps and I was wondering if you could make a video for that. I have both of my splits but I just can't seem to get that clean line in the air the way I can on the floor. If you could please make a video to help me with this then that would be super appreciated!

[@theacademy7946]

Another amazing class! Thank you so much, more please :)))

[@kcookson85]

Love your workouts, will be a nice challenge for winter break. Will there be another Easy barre workout as well? Thanks for bringing ballet class to my living room, it's nice to be able to follow along with you.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Kathryn I will work on doing another easy barre. For sure!

[@chrissym1981]

Thank-you so much for doing these videos. I've been wanting to get back into ballet (for fun) and these videos are the perfect way for me to do that. 💞

[@FootoftheCrossMinistries]

Can't wait to do this! My ballet studio is closed for the holidays and I can't bare to go 2 weeks without ballet!

[@marianaponcedeleon466]

Hello Katie! Thanks for this class! :)

[@sarahbales6357]

Wow! This barre made me SWEATY!!! Thanks for a great workout! :)

[@mandereeze3]

Perfect timing!! I literally did the first one last night, and I'm so excited to do this one tonight!

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Amanda Brindle I am so glad!

[@tabeam5463]

I waited for this, thank you so much Katie :-D

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Tabea Michelmann My pleasure!

[@katiem5051]

Hi Katie, I am so excited you made a second barre! I was just wondering if you could maybe do a pointe barre and/or a video on help with turns en pointe. I am just starting pointe and these would be so helpful for me and other beginners.

[@solar0wind]

Katie M Now there are all your requested videos^^

[@pedinurse1]

so glad to see this , reminds me of all those classes I took

[@dariask904]

Just did this awesome workout from my hotel room in Stockholm :) (where I'm stuck because of the V beast). I've got a little aim to go through as many of your workouts as possible while the social distancing is in effect! Thanks for posting these through the years :) x

[@audrab6546]

Thank you for this video! My dance studio is taking a break, and I need to keep practicing!

[@miatoscane]

Thank you so much katie for this new amazing workout!

[@kathryn_morgan]

+miatoscane My pleasure!

[@yvonnelim4417]

Your video is always the best! Thanks a ton;)

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Yvonne Lim Thank you Yvonne!

[@cf4349]

Thank you for this new post! The class is perfect for me and the quality of the video is fantastic. Wish you very happy new year!

[@catherinemichalska]

I got a good sweat out of this barre! Thank you so much for it!

[@yoitrash8859]

Thank you for this, its perfect for the holidays!

[@vickyrobinson6429]

Turnout goals

[@KimmyCute91]

Thank you for the awesome class!!!! Love it!

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Kimberly Yap My pleasure Kimberly!

[@StrongandWomanly]

Please make a bunch more ballet barre videos!!!! PLLLEEEAAASE!!! :) :)

[@chelseawewege]

Thank you so much for this vid!! So needed especially now for the holidays!! your pointe shoe stock has gone down such a lot!! By the way, you are looking lovely! and so beautiful and graceful as usual xxxx

[@yaramarrufo9107]

Enjoy your clases. Thanks

[@shostakovichkiss]

Love it as always didn’t know u were @ the Kennedy centre good luck

[@alexalynch8416]

So great.

[@amirasafwat7101]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+nina dobrev My pleasure Nina!

[@meganchan4684]

Hi I'm 13 now and I am hoping to have a professional career in ballet but I live in a really small country where there is only one professional dance theatre in the country and most of the members are not local(not from the country basically). I have not gone on pointe yet and do not have much performance experience. What do you think I should do? I can only leave the country to join a professional school after my major exam in 2018(after I turn 16)Will it be too late by then? Really hope you could give me some advice. I love your channel and the info you provide is extremely helpful!!

[@annwong5425]

Thank you so much for this!

[@annalovesbeauty1486]

Katie I need some help with my placement at barre. I always seem to be slightly back and on my heels. I think it is because I tend to sink into my hyperextension and I don't have a crazy amount of natural turnout. Do you have any tips on how I can fix this? PS I just did this barre over my winter break and I feel great! Thank you for this lovely workout!

[@lygiamoura7416]

Loved it Katie! Are you doing the calendar you mentioned in your second channel? And when is your next exclusive members video coming up?

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Lygia Moura Hi Lygia! I am going to work on it! And I will do a new app video soon - you aren't the only ones having technical issues with it. I have had uploading problems. But we are working on it!

[@lygiamoura7416]

It's not really a technical issue, is that my cellphone was stollen and now I'm paying it twice. I explain it better in the post I did there ;)

[@juliecassidy7353]

I need some arm exercises I’m sure. I’ll be searching your videos!

[@ChiaraGorgibus]

Oh I love this video so much, it will be tough to master it not having a ballet background but practice can go a long way! Thank you so much Kathie. Can I ask you what piece are you playing in the Rond de Jambes segment? It's beautiful!

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Chiara Gorgibus Thank you so much Chiara! Keep practicing! It is called "Someday" and is from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. It wasn't used in the film as a song but they used part of it in the orchestral score. It is also in the new stage production.

[@ChiaraGorgibus]

+Kathryn Morgan Thanks!!! You play beautifully, love it! Hope this one will be in the album you're working on :))

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Chiara Gorgibus Thank you! It absolutely will be!

[@cry4dance]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

+cry4dance Of course! :)

[@sarahanna192]

I love the music! When are you going to sell it. I am going to do this workout the days I don't have class!

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Sarah Anna I am working on it! I am just so busy with so many things right now! But I am really trying! :)

[@sarahanna192]

Of couse, I am not a professional dance and I am dancing 13hrs of ballet! You are professional and dancing more plus you have business meetings and all that adult stuff.

[@mandaaguirre1460]

24:47 AHHH HUNCHBACK OF NORTE DAME BARRE ROTUNIE I LITERALLY CRIED I WAS SO HAPPY ITS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL

[@Haileyb613]

OMG that first degage I was like WHAT IS THAT SONG, I know it! It's disney something! I finally figured out it's the electrical parade! That is genius. I love it.

[@mattfothergill5917]

Also what's the diet for the weeks:) could you do a video on that?

[@antaramvsica]

Thank you so much ❤

[@norisaparicio1935]

Hello: Can You do a video of how to do correctly some Balanchine ballet steps?. Please.

[@manonbyl1232]

Hey, I love watching your videos. I’ m à french student, i was wondering how can i be a ballet teacher by following a formation in United States. I really need answer please.

[@IsabellaTheBananarina]

I'm gonna do this on my day off 😘💕

[@bookwormballerina53]

I know that this is super late, but can you do a simple barre for injured dancers? I just did something to my ankle, but I have a Performence coming up, and I don't know what to do to warm up for it. Thanks so much!!!😊

[@nicolascholefield2030]

book_worm_ballerina_ 5678 Hey, I know this might be too late but check out Katie's easy barre x

[@shostakovichkiss]

4:39 u play so well as helpful as always and that’s really helpful I like how it’s good 4 all ages I’m 13 and it works 4 me

[@dawnpayne1793]

It's okay if you're super too busy to answer this, but I've figured out, that on my left Gluteus Maximus, or the back but side butt muscle, lol, when I do any kind of rond de jamb - in air or on floor - from side to back and back to side, the muscle(s) clench and makes my turnout feel stuck like a big bulge is there, and makes my hip go up. I've tried getting the turnout muscle to lead it and think of my supporting side lifted, and that helps a lot but it's still quite a struggle. Or I've finally got the correct feeling, but as soon as I move my leg at all it clenches again. I'm sorry if this doesn't make sense. I've just got no idea how to fix it. lol!

[@pureformdance]

Thanks!!

[@JOYdance1]

where can i find the music??? love your exercice

[@lianmm19lm]

After this can I do some exercises to improve flexibility right? I will be warm enough?

[@tiryaclearsong421]

I don't know what Kathryn would say. I normally judge by if I'm hot and have worked up a sweat. This is a pretty sweat inducing barre. So you're probably safe.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+lianmm19lm You would absolutely be warm enough. Feel free!

[@anatofind2830]

Hi Katie, I am building a little studio area in my house. Like the one in this video, I have wood floors. What is this gray matt you have on the floor?

[@naijahsimon316]

+Ana ToFind That's Marley flooring, it gives dancers some traction

[@anatofind2830]

thank you so much!!!

[@norisaparicio1935]

Hello: What music do You recommend for the Plie variation? Thank You.

[@emmagoodman8376]

What model/brand are you wearing for your soft shoes? Your feet look amazing and I'm looking for another pair to try out.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Emma Goodman Thank you! They are Bloch Synchrony ballet shoes. I believe they are new. I love them!

[@onefunkydancer]

Love ur Videos! I'm a new Sub. I also teach ballet. I'd like to know where u get your music from, my girls would love this. Thx!

[@ayeshasummer8699]

I have a hyper extension, do I keep my first position with my heels together or with them opened ,thank you !

[@rosaliapaulina228]

Frozen ballet class 😊

[@michelleamy9107]

Does anyone know what song is used for the frappes at the 36:00 mark?

[@kestrelgraser4262]

How can I learn more about the ballet world? I really don't know much and i would love to learn. thx!

[@tiryaclearsong421]

Watch her Q&A's. They are really informative.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Sarah Graser Hi Sarah! Welcome! Yes - my Q & A's are a great place to start as well as any of the videos in my "Katie Chats & Advice" playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLGjHMNPqowde4tUb7EbLyZxbXuKmlfPJP

[@kestrelgraser4262]

+Kathryn Morgan thank you so much!

[@krrrzzzzzz]

„the snow glows white on the mountain tonight not a footprint....to be seen a kingdom of iiiisolation, and it looks like I'm the queen. hahahahaha i just sang 'let it go' through all of plie.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+Mariana N Love it!

[@pirouetteblog5189]

Hi everyone - I am having surgery on one of my toes in a couple of weeks. Obviously I’ll be having physio but anyone got any experiences or tips for a good recovery? I will be taking things slowly but it’s going to be so hard without dance! Hope everyone is safe and well xx

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

And at last I see the Light praise the Lord Yeshua my light and my salvation. Hallelujah

[@Schneeeulenwetter]

Can you link the songs you are playing?

[@theatreandbeautylover2489]

Love this video as always Katie!! I was wondering, are you still doing Vlogmas? I've been missing your vlogs the last few days!😊💜

[@kathryn_morgan]

+theatreandbeautylover24 Yes! I am! I have just had some days where it hasn't been appropriate to vlog. But I am starting today and doing the rest of the month! I am so sorry there haven't been any!

[@CassGaff]

I do not like this music :( but I love your classes. its my pandemic hobby getting back into ballet

[@elpy85175]

you are ao romantic katie! i love the music you choose!

[@piggledinosaur]

Why do I feel like the third combination is different when she does it to when she actually explains it?

[@balletm12]

hello what is the music ?

[@tiryaclearsong421]

Kathryn playing the piano.

[@kathryn_morgan]

+balletm12 It is my own ballet class music. I am working on doing some CD's soon!

[@balletm12]

ok great !!

[@waitandlisten15]

I tried and failed to many times. To many simultaneous step to keep up with. She's a great teacher but i'm a slow learner.

[@midnight851]

Deity bless you.

[@sadafzehrarizvi2414]

The sets were too fast for those layers and combinations .

[@saltwaterrabbitryoffical6581]

You need to slow down a little