Even MORE Ballet Hacks that WORK! | Kathryn Morgan

[@JoieFoster]

Could you do an "extension hacks" video? My developpe/extension has always been terrible, so any pointers are welcomed! :)

[@jacy36]

Joie Foster Hi I’m not Katie but If you get a long thereband (bad side first) and tie one end to your standing foot other end to your other foot and do developés and Grand batebass and (sorry for my spelling) do it about ten times on each leg and it helps. 😁

[@noway4517]

She already did one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2nFcolmrbeBqrc

[@bellarotker7160]

Joie Foster stretching every 8-10 hours has really helped me

[@themysticalrose1186]

She did one lol

[@rossharper258]

Joie Foster hip flexor’s are important even if you feel most muscle action in your thighs...

[@Mrsjennaferg]

I’ve never danced in my life (I’m 33) but I still love watching your videos. ;)

[@pinkpanda5696]

Same! Though I do love ballet, which is what brought me here in the first place.

[@LisaMichele]

If it's something you're interested in trying, it's never too late! I started at 26 and it's it's one of the best things I've done!

[@karenkaren3189]

Me too !

[@rupertsfriend64]

Jenna Ferguson oh me too ..... it’s all fascinating to me ❤️

[@princessroxyvincenzo5602]

Then maybe you could start dance.

[@rebeccamiller9558]

The stitch she does on her pointe shoes is called the mattress stitch and it is amazing for all kinds of things! It also works to fix ripped leotards

[@hannahmorgan7213]

Thanks for the new video! Would love to see one on mishaps to avoid during class (crunching the back, sitting in your hips, etc.)

[@edengen16]

The Twelve Days of Nutcracker yes! I would especially love the one about crunching your back because I have a very flexible back and I tend to crunch it

[@yunsuuu]

What do crunching ur back and sitting on ur hips mean?

[@edengen16]

송윤수, are you a dancer?

[@JoieFoster]

YES! This!! I crunch my back all the time on accident-- it can be so hard to catch myself

[@yunsuuu]

@@edengen16 Well, I do ballroom dancing just as a hobby and I just started doing ballet as well. But I do watch a lot of ballrt videos so i sort of know the terminology

[@EricaLHenry]

An altrnative togethe ice cube for the ice massage is to freeze ice in a paper Dixie cup then tear away the top and use that to replace the ice cube.

[@elizabethann5308]

I love that warmup combo. My pointe teacher would have do that before almost every class but many more repetitions. It is so effective.

[@amberangel112]

That stitch on the pointe shoes for gathering the extra fabric is also called a ladder stitch. it has so many uses!!

[@ceslestrialfairy]

I just started working at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Wardrobe and the costumes and seeing all the dancers every day is just amazing. Dancing all day, every day is crazy at times. We're just starting nutcracker next weeks...i can't wait to see it!

[@ArtisticAsian1014]

Omg the tights hack would of helped me so much back when I use to do ballet. Like you said, I felt my tights made it harder for me to work through my feet and toes. At times I remember I felt like I my foot was sliding within the shoe because of sweat and fabric. I remember when I discovered convertible tights, they became the tights I would always wear (unless it was a performance/recital where we had to wear a specific type) as I could pull the, off my toes when I needed to.

[@katherinec2759]

You can put tights in the mesh bags too.

[@madi-zv6ef]

Happy Holidays Katie!

[@allegramichelle1633]

What I use for red lips is, I get the liquid to dry lipstick by covergirl. It comes as a two pack with lipstick and a balm to moisturize. One time I wanted to see how long it will last without a touchup, and it lasts about two days.

[@Geeky.rainbow.vampire]

The seam one also works on regular ballet shoes that have that problem btw (at least it works on my Canvas ones idk for leather ones)

[@RomyMacias]

Best exercise for ankle strength! I'll be teaching my students and doing it myself. Thanks Katie. Greetings from Mexico (Ballet Clásico de Querétaro Fernando Jhones)

[@isang1999]

I miss dance. I danced from 4 all the way to 18. Once I got into college I stopped dance. I miss the memories. Dance was a lot of fun. I am very weak when it comes to dance. My body had a lot of aches when I danced especially my back had problems. If I have time in the future I will take adult ballet. Love your videos.

[@morganb4168]

I wanted to let you know I find these videos helpful as a horseback rider. A lot of times, your tips about muscles and feet care help me out a ton because legs and feet are extremely important in English riding, and often my injuries are soreness in my ankles and feet. The hacks about putting your hair up super tight also helps, because in hunt seat competition you must put your hair up in an extemely clean bun under your helmet. We also often ride in bright red lipstick because it’s the only “non traditional” thing thats aloud in hunt seat riding, so we love to have fun with lipstick, but we sweat a TON when we’re jumping and it often runs. I always share your tips with my riding friends, and they’re all so grateful! Much love Katie!

[@ber1779]

I don’t know if you still ride but have you tried using matte liquid lipstick? They don’t budge, even with water

[@chriskeech5105]

What is hunt seat? Do you hunt Foxes?

[@KayoEll]

For ice massage... instead of an ice cube, freeze water in a paper cup (preferably lightly waxed... small -- 6-8 oz -- glasses that you would but a fountain soda is work the best). Then you can just peel back the cup little by little each time you do your ice massage.

[@margueriteprinsloo4194]

That's so smart!

[@lowcountryhooper]

Yep, that’s what my PT told me to do.

[@mariamaquarium619]

My RA at CPYB gave us dixie cups to do this with

[@greeneyes12346]

Mariam Gueli we did Dixie cups as well.

[@awiddy]

That's what I would use too. Good tip!

[@cecimoffit2781]

do you have any tips for lenigthening bulky muscles?

[@ChanellGautreaux]

Supposedly floor barre helps that.

[@Kimberlykeepsdancing]

Wow, I have never seem the trick for lowering the side of the shoe done that way! Brilliant idea!

[@forrestforyou]

I use those mesh bags! Just for regular things, mainly bras. I didn’t know they aren’t a normal thing(?) You can use them for anything delicate or made with thin fabric ^^ (For example I wash one of my camisoles in them because it’s older and starting to wear out.) It also prevents the article of clothing from getting stretched, as the machine will be stretching the bag itself, not the piece of clothing, which also can’t be spread out further than the area of the bag itself.

[@josefinaazpiroz9526]

After i had my foot surgery I started doing exercises with a tenis ball. Just rolling my foot on top of it. It helps a lot with pain relief and with flexibility

[@charleemcconnell5029]

i swear katie saves my life.

[@kirramccarty]

you should do more of these video. I have loved all of them and have been watching a lot of them on KZbin . Yours in my opinion have been the most helpful. I am also a brand new person to point.

[@hmgates81]

I would love to see an updated makeup routine, as well as your adoption story. You are looking radiant and lovely Miss Katie!💖

[@leahslavens6234]

Thank you so much for the hack about sewing down the sides! I have had customs for the past 7ish years and just had to order some that were not custom. This helped my shoes fit so much better and look so much better on my feet without the gross stitching on the side! Thank you thank you!

[@kaitlynfaith2860]

Hello Kathryn, I have started ballet at 13 turning 14. I am currently 15. However, I fell in love with it and can’t see myself not continuing with dance in my life. Currently I’m not having the training I want as I have only one ballet class a week. My schedule is Monday: Hip Hop for one hour Tuesday: Lyrical and Modern (total of 2 hours) Wednesday: Ballet and Jazz (total of 2 hours) I’ve been thinking of a better way to get more ballet training. One of my ideas was to only take ballet next season, but have multiple studios to go to for ballet. So I would have more than one studio to go to each week for only ballet. Another idea is the complicated one. Leaving my studio for a more ‘professional’ one. The only problem is that I am not en pointe and since I’m a late starter I don’t know how I would fit into classes in a pre-professional studio, especially not working with a partner like the other girls have much experience with. I just need the best advice from someone that aims to help to future generations of dancers and someone who has made it, because you know what you’re talking about. ANY advice would help me. Thank you

[@Andrea-sx3xo]

Can you do a barre pointe class?? 💙

[@lisasia4723]

Here’s one of here intermediate barre videos not on pointe kzbin.info/www/bejne/kISsl5qKhNSqj80 there’s also ones for beginners on pointe here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYiqgYJ-j8atnbs hope this helps!

[@LikelyFei]

That tights trick is life changing!! Thanks you so much!

[@fakered_head]

I really love your videos! I’m not a ballet dancer myself (I’m just someone who really admires the art) but I do show choir and some of these hacks like the red lipstick one and the pedicure sponge one (dancing in pinchy heels is awful and painful) are super useful! Anyway, you’re awesome! I admire what you do and really enjoy watching your videos!

[@777kalesalads]

the 3rd hack! earlier in class i literally just said to my friend that i needed a hack which allows me to dance with tights on but my skin sticking out on my heel ahhh u saved me

[@wendishaver9520]

Every time I think of giving up you have some advice that encourages me to keep going!

[@AriRHen]

Love the tights one! I hate hate hate wearing full tights in pointe shoes.

[@milica8979]

Hey, Katie! I was wondering, when a dancer like you, who's already had a career, joins a new company, do you have to start in the corps like any new member, or is it possible that you would be automatically taken in as a soloist or a principal because of your previous dancing experience and the amount of training you've already had?

[@milica8979]

@Lana Thank you for that answer! :)

[@ecv2g]

stretches for tight hips/thighs?

[@julialarsen7034]

alyssa claire. My teacher always tells me to do deep lunges with the leg you want to stretch in the back. For hip flexor areas the frog stretch works really well for me.

[@januaryskies4647]

You are such a life saver! Love, love, love your sparkling, bubbly, effervescence energy! Which reminds me I need to purchase Champagne for the Holidays!

[@lauraklinglesmith4894]

I was an athletic trainer. We would put water in Dixie cups and freeze it. Then you tear some of the cup away for ice massage. Lasts a lot longer than a cube.

[@nadiaachung]

Hi katie! I know you mostly do ballet, but do you have any tips for dancers who have to try new styles besides ballet. I always struggle when I have to do modern or contemporary.

[@leahwilton785]

Hi! Modern/contemporary dancer here! Just like anything, I think having a good teacher who knows what they're talking about is most important. But beyond that, I think you just need to open your mind to it, and commiting yourself completely. I know it's very different from what you're used to, but with time comes familiarity, right? Best of luck with it!

[@morganh.4315]

Hi I learn Modern and Ballet so I guess I can help. I’m better at ballet than other styles but remembering that whatever I’m doing isn’t ballet helps a lot, also asking for help.

[@Kaleighwicknick]

Hi Katie! I know you mainly do ballet but could you do hacks for jazz shoes

[@LeticiaMooneyAuthor]

I'd love a video on hacks for your strength and endurance ahead of getting into pointe work, targeted at adult dancers. Some of us need it 😉

[@vivianmergler6696]

We just finished nutcracker season today and I wish I would’ve known these hacks sooner

[@yaramarrufo9107]

Very good.

[@evelynpeckham2311]

I’m soooo exited I’m going on pointe in February!!!!

[@ChildofGod318]

Loved this video! I'd love to see a video for injury prevention. Especially if you are more prone to specific injury or an injury is just taking a long time to fully go away

[@ashleyperez2085]

Amazing content, I LOVE YOUUUUU💕

[@celiap.1949]

So happy you're back to making videos

[@karenkaren3189]

I got interested in ballet after I saw Robert Fairchild and his sister, Megan dancing on Broadway back in 2014.....watch ballet all the time now☺️

[@LadyOcon]

The pedicure toes I've used them before for that. Omg i forgot about that hack.

[@azurthra]

Ms Katie, could you do some more videos on food? I loved your other video with the 3 recipes. Thank you and I am so glad that your back doing videos!! Please keep your head up and know that you are an amazing person!!

[@sheifaakra3018]

Welcome back Kathyrn, we've missed you 😊 I was wondering if you'd do a video on your experience with tours with the company outside the US

[@RockinRoyaltyx3]

The stitch pattern she used is called a "ladder" stitch, I believe. Jic anyone was wondering.

[@AvalonMorley]

Great, very useful video, thanks! All those years, it never occurred to me to worry about 'bagginess' in that part of the pointe shoes. Now I wonder if I was just being undiscerning, or if it wasn't happening to a noticeable degree. Perhaps I'll find out when I get back on pointe (for the first time in almost five years), after hip joint surgery. It may be a crazy dream, but I'm committed to it. I love that you counsel against sewing things (most often, elastics) on the outside of the shoes, and I really hope you'll have a widespread influence about that, with dancers everywhere. I find it so sloppy looking, and it's just one more thing to detract from the sleek appearance pointe shoes should have. On that note, I hope that any dancers not yet knowledgeable enough to know that, in performance, drawstrings must be out of sight, will see this video and think that drawstring bows are ok. It's normal to keep them while breaking in shoes, or even just working in the studio, but never on stage, unless for comic effect, or such. Love your videos, your mission, and seeing you looking so happy and healthy. You're truly providing a great service, in so many ways.

[@kayleerae4297]

Can you do a video about improving classical lines?

[@Cecilialam888]

So happy to see you back on your A game❤️

[@meninjulia]

So happy you're back!!!!! Thank you Katie!

[@taylormitchell4562]

i wear suffolk too! i loveeee them.

[@chikarashii]

YAYSYAYYAAYAYYY SHE UPLOADED YESSSSS

[@chikarashii]

Sorry I got excited

[@chelseagilroy2115]

Gaynor Minden makes tights like that 😍

[@spiritwaterwolf]

Thank you so much for your hacks. Techniques and strategies for foot and toe care is invaluable

[@julietteintaipei]

These are awesome, thank you so much for sharing! As a professional dancer i will definitely use them!

[@SarahMadisonWillis]

I don't do ballet, I do marching band, but a lot of these hacks help out with it.

[@emily-rb5dk]

Marching band fellow here! I was in,color guard before I graduated

[@rosealielycan]

I just got on pointe and I got toe spacers for like 9$ and medical tape. I tape my pinky toe to my ring toe (the toe beside it) and tape my big toe for extra protection, I also stuff old pillow cotton in the box for protection and comfort

[@PraiseAloha]

Thank you💗

[@Lauren_C_2017]

Yaaaaay! I love these videos ♥️

[@gabrielletornow4857]

Anyone have hacks for other types of dance besides ballet? I do all types of dance with a slight emphasis on tap. These videos are helpful as I am en pointe, but I don’t do ballets or stuff. I would really love some great hacks for other types of dance, but I’ve never found anything but ballet and the occasional modern/contemporary.

[@Emma_crackhead]

Same

[@delainegneco7352]

Wowww, thank you for the feet strength combination! I recently started pointe and I really need more strength. Thanks!

[@irinatrujillo74]

Girl!!! I love you! I'm officially your fan 💞. I'm a ballet dancer too, (pro) And this hacks are the best, I already knew some of them but the majority no-- and they are awesome! Thank you for sharing! God bless you 💓

[@myoldyoutubechannel]

IIRC that stitch you did on the shoe heel is called Ladder Stitch!

[@courtneyrichardson134]

This was so helpful ❤️

[@pda7819]

Ooooh new video! Glad you are back. I just started pointe. My issue is jumping into sou sous and eschappe on pointe at the barre, instead of sliding into it (hope this makes sense what I am trying to say). In ballet slippers, I slide in and out (a lot gentler on my feet). Any tips, incites, suggestions for how to fix this. Thanks.

[@vilmakauranen7415]

Love you!❤️Thanks for the tips❤️

[@MissMeadows]

When it comes to ice massage, I got a great tip from someone on Instagram. Last February I got an inflammation in the membrane around one of my calves. After a long time of no result trying to get better, I did a HELP-post on Insta, with fitting hashtags, so potential helpers could find me. :) Someone, who obviously works with things like this, gave me the tip to create my own ice-roller. Take a 1 Liter bottle. Fill it with water and put it in the freezer. After the water has frozen you have an ice version of a foam roller! Since this is supposed to be used to cure injuries/inflammations, don't put as much pressure on it as you do when normally rolling out healthy muscles. But the light pressure, combined with the ice has really helped me! :D

[@kaykomckayface1097]

Thanks for the video. Still gonna vote for variation videos:) recently has being practicing queen of the dryad. Discovered I actually have a bit of what’s called artistry. I was so happy and it’s was so much fun.

[@brennens8849]

very nice and informative thank you!

[@graciejohnson9692]

I love your videos so much, your hacks are the best because i know i can trust them.

[@bronwynwallace8079]

Hi Kathryn! Would it be possible to do an extended video (with the correct timing/music etc) running through the complete foot workout including the coupe/single foot part so we can follow along with you as a routine every day? X

[@caitelizabeth9475]

Have you tried Perfectfit pointe shoe inserts? If so I’d love to hear you review them!

[@ariaalexandria3324]

Get this stuff and some muslin, and make your own. It's what I do, and it's a game-changer. www.joann.com/easymold-silicone-.5lb-putty/15357403.html#q=mold%2Bputty&start=1

[@erod97]

Aria Clements Game changer! Wow!

[@charlieozdag9354]

love this so much! do you think you could do a pointe class?

[@jacy36]

Hi Kathryn I’m Camille and I wanted to know if you could make a whole video on how to make time for other responsibilities as an Elite level dancer. I’ve been training intensely for about a year and I’ve been struggling with keeping up with pets, chores, room, etc. HELP!!!

[@sableleblanc482]

Can we do something like the foot strengthening exercises without pointe shoes? I do martial arts and I want to strengthen my ankles.

[@AG-db5os]

you are pure gem! thank you so much!! yes more pointe shoes hacks!! 🙌❤👍 because your hacks are the best here on youtube! yours are the only sourse of really working real stuff. thank you for your hard work🙇❤

[@lanelmuhammad]

WE LOVE YOU KATY!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amidala3927]

For #4 ice massage (from my PT): freeze water in a small paper cup. Hold the bottom of the cup and tear away the top of the cup to expose the top of the ice to self-massage.

[@ichbinjomama2809]

This is my first nutcracker and I'm SO EXCITED!!! At my old ballet schools, if you were too tall you couldn't do it xc but that's why I went to a new school and I really want to be in the mouse scene, as it's on Pointe but auditions are tomorrow so idk!!!

[@carolinemaree9907]

I wonder if you have any advice or could make some videos on ways to quickly come back to dancing after taking time off.. like how to get back flexibility or gain strength and turn out faster?

[@amys768]

You are amazing, your videos help me alot to improve my ballet and my English =)

[@Voraciousreader2003]

Hi Katie, I just want to request some advice about toe pads. Do you wear them? If so what brand? Or do you prefer something like paper towels?

[@maggiedogos6329]

I have 9 years of ballet 🩰 experience, I have never been on point. I haven’t done ballet 🩰 for 2 years. I love watching ballet 🩰 videos. I really want point shoes.

[@deannewasleske6230]

Thanks so much for these! Especially the exercises! I'm an older dancer and always seeking ways to improve! 😃💐

[@naidadaniel_]

I love these so this so much!!!

[@artboxfashion4042]

ah but for plie releve, if one foot is stronger than the other how do you distribute your weight evenly without hanging on the barre? I have tried this in class and yes it hurts but one foot is weaker than the other. Do you use those elasticized ribbons to prevent tendonitis? If you do, can you show us how to cut and measure them so the elastic is in the right place? I use Gaynors and have trouble keeping the elastics straight.

[@davidg858]

Hi Kathryn, Your videos are all so interesting whether covering technique, performance knowledge, or life issues. Here is my list of suggestions for more videos: more on remembering choreography, how to do partnering, how to create ballet choreography and a show about Dixie and Luna. I have been an adult dancer for 7 years only recently in the intermediate class at a big city school with terrific teachers. I know you once did a video on remembering choreography. I am struggling to remember maybe half of a half of the pieces in the combinations called out in class. Is there a step-by-step way of building and acquiring this skill? Unlike piano lessons there does not seem to be a series of books the ballet student works through.

[@metamihalchikmeta8986]

thank you so much for this!!! so helpful for nutcracker season❤️

[@aylaking3341]

Please do more of these types of videos they help me so much!!!!

[@amelieyasmin8564]

Do you have a hack for keeping even pressure on the ribbons? Because whenever I go up en pointe, the ribbons around my ankle are pulled really tight and the ribbons over my arch become so loose and ugly! I can't tie them tighter, or it cuts off my circulation. Thanks xx

[@AkemiNishikido]

Are you using non-stretch ribbons? There are stretchy ribbons that you can use instead. That way you can pull them tight but they won't go loose when you're flexing your feet.

[@jjballetduckie.m822]

Can you please do a video for dancers starting at a new studio and how to make friends also how to impress your new teacher! This would really help! 🥰

[@megannasche]

Hey Katie! So glad to see you back on KZbin! Do you know when/ if you’ll do another round of your scholarship contest through Dance Wear Corner? I’m going to college next year and am planning to major in dance. Your scholarship would not only be extremely helpful with finances, but would mean the world to me. Love you and your channel! 😊

[@charliebarrs5209]

Yay these will be super helpful, thank you so much x

[@marAnnecutie]

You're so pretty!!❤ I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Although, I am not in pointe yet but I am working on my flexibilty and your stretching exercises actually helps! I can't wait to use your pointe shoes tips when I finally get to pointe❤❤

[@ITSMEndez1970]

Hi Kathy! Love the stitch hack. Suggestion, could you do it with a different color thread so we can see it better? Thank you! Happy Holidays!!

[@Pana-anna63]

I’m not a dancer but since watching “FAME” (I’m dating myself now) I love watching Ballet video, not dance. I’ve always been fascinated with pointe. I did gym as a child and now have major regrets that I gave it up before I got into double digits. Weird, but I love watching about pointe hacks 🤣