Full Body Strength & Stretch Workout for Dancers | Kathryn Morgan

Full Body Strength & Stretch Workout for Dancers | Kathryn Morgan
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This is a full body strength and stretch workout that will keep you in shape over this crazy time! Dancers need more than ballet to maintain their technique. So this workout gives you everything - a yoga warmup, legs, arms, abs, and calf strengthening.
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[@nw9801]

🌟TIMESTAMPS🌟 (You’re welcome 😇) 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Warmup 6:43 - Standing Leg Work 18:42 - Arms (using theraband) 24:11 - Jump Strengthener (no jumping) 27:41 - Tricep Dips 28:39 - Hip Stabilizers (floor) 30:56 - Side Leg Series 39:41 - Abs 43:32 - Stretch

[@vickyk1861]

How can we thank you enough?

[@jospfaff777]

This was so helpful !!

[@carjhb]

You are the best!

[@lavelap5]

Thank you so much! Very helpful

[@marikeverkruijsse6652]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@merle-k]

The closed eye part was the hardest thing of the entire workout. Crazy how much we need our eyes for balance!!

[@stellab8705]

"I can hear you screaming into the camera!" 😂 hahahaha how did you know? But all jokes aside, thank you so much for the video! Keeps me moving at home 💪🏻💃

[@lea4834]

Thanks Katie- my super weak ankles both hate and appreciate this workout 🙈

[@kathryn_morgan]

Haha I feel you! xoxo

[@1ovejun]

Oof. Hope your okay!

[@alvacecilia588]

It is unbelievable: You always know when I stop to breathe. It just really feels like in class

[@maureenseel118]

So many little moments in here that made me giggle. The shoulder scrunching "No bueno." And in bridge, up on your neck "Not like theees."

[@pinkwings8036]

Guess what I’m going to be doing this week? This!! Thanks Katy!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Anytime! xoxo

[@farahsaad3909]

I love how you’re all about not cheating in ballet. Love the foot exercises!!

[@chunqiu17]

Oh yes!! I've done the previous one so many times already, but it's cool to finally try out something new 🤗🤗 You're the best Kathryn! 😍😍

[@lifeoftheparty21]

Hi Katie, I'm not a dancer but this was a good workout for something low impact on joints! I usually workout with weights so this was a nice change of pace.

[@Poppy-]

Ok, you killed me. My legs were hurting so bad, but it's good: my muscles are working. Thanks a million Katie for this wonderful exercise.

[@kar00]

Thanks Katie! I agree, I prefer the KZbin videos as opposed to instagram. As a working professional, I often cannot join in on the live daytimes. :) Stay safe stay positive!

[@Callalilly45]

I just did Christoper Sellar's barre video this morning and then saw this go up. Can't wait to try it tomorrow!

[@lj1671]

Wow, I am so glad I found you. I am an adult figure skater and trying to find adult ballet classes is next to impossible. You are not only hilarious but you are a real person I feel like you are watching me workout. I really need this to improve my skating. Thank you for being so awesome.

[@lucydeharo1873]

I've been doing your work out for dancers and stretching for two months already and I can see and feel the differences on my classes. Thank you so much!!

[@pickles7168]

Hey Katie I love your stretch routines they are so fun and help me with my flexability bc I am a young dancer

[@SaraIngrosso]

Thank you, Kathryn, you're the absolut best❤

[@kathryn_morgan]

Aww thank you! It's my pleasure.

[@kajsasundstrom]

I really wasn't feeling it today, then I thought to myself, "hey, you're going to hang out/workout with one of the people you admire most" and it got me through! thanks for doing this for us x

[@renaerufus8707]

Every time I finish this workout my body says, "thank you!" 🔥🤗💕

[@superjuwles]

Loooved the challenging workout!! It was like an evil version of the one you did last time😄Darker shirt and all!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Haha yes! That’s exactly what it was!

[@Isa.bellevie]

That's exactly what I thought! It's the Odile version of strength and stretch.

[@Kalavati.C]

My weak ankles appreciated this video! I dont know what I'd do with out your videos!!! Hugs. I hope all is well. 😊

[@joanmccarthy4809]

My tip for staying balanced with your eyes closed: keep looking forward. When I close my eyes, my attention redirects on over focusing on my body, so if I keep my attention still trying to look forward, I do a lot better. Great video for all levels. Thank you! :)

[@nw9801]

😆😆😆😆😆😆Been waiting for this one!!!! I literally do the original almost every night, and it’s helped me improve so much. Thank you Kathryn!!!!!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

It's my pleasure!

[@AnkurPandeyef]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful instructor, i have been following your workout for 4 days now, and it is a joy. Full of agony, but joy. Grateful God bless

[@betttyyip572]

Thank you Kathryn. It just kick ass hard first day I did this class,. Today is the third day in a row Idid this class, I felt much stronger today. I love the idea working on the jump without the jump. You are such a blessing in my life. :)

[@definitelynotalizard]

I'm trying to use this lock down to get more serious about my dancing, I can't wait to start doing this routine regularly!

[@kellymahanjaramillo5633]

I have been doing Mary Helen Bowers for over a year, and I have been itching for something just as good, but different, (if that makes any sense) and MY LUCK!! I found this channel and I am stoked! Great workout, you will be in my studio again, very shortly. 😀Thank you so much, you are a great teacher and while that was hard, it was totally doable. I am not lying in a sobbing heap, lol. Take Care, thanks again! xoxoKMJ

[@herbauxceleste1038]

I think i did this 1000 times since it‘ out. Amazing exercises and cues. Would LOVE to have an other similar to this one but Level up. Thank you for sharing ✨

[@lizsbohodreamvlog2905]

This workout is exactly what I needed I swear she can read my mind. I was debating between doing a ballet workout or yoga, ended up choosing to do a ballet workout, luckily we started with some yoga! Best of both worlds.

[@sophieh2902]

Thank you for reminding me to breathe! I don't know why but I always forget - especially during class 😮 also yes Katy, yes I was cursing the telly 😂

[@raquelcarvalho6138]

Hi Kate!! Please do another one of these!! Ive been doing this and the other one full body workout since the pandemic started, i am by now talking back to you at the videos hahaha you've saved the mental and physical health of us all during these times, we will never thank you enough!! lots of love from Brazil

[@rosaneschlatter902]

Hi Kathryn! I am 55 years old and I am not a dancer, but I am taking this class every day with my daughter! Thank you for helping us in this time of quarantine in southern Brazil!

[@manelkh3706]

I couldn't believe it when the workout ended because it didn't feel like an hour. This was a treat and I felt my muscles burn and laughed at your funny comments. I still struggled at some parts so this was also a challenge. So thank you Kathryn for posting this out here, we love you

[@irinakuzi]

A big thank you Kathryn for all of these classes and the barres. They're keeping me sane here in Australia and even improving aspects of my technique! You are very much appreciated.

[@reeseleighannrabulan230]

Never have I clicked so fast. Thank you for the video ❤❤❤

[@kathryn_morgan]

Of course! xoxo

[@nw9801]

Reese Leighann Rabulan I almost cried. Doing this one tonight!

[@leilag.1515]

thaank you soo much! i already got my splits but they just seem more beautiful and better ! best workout ever

[@jaymejo]

This is amazing 🙏🏽 Going to be doing this all throughout iso 👏

[@caroletrulli8964]

Un grand merci à vous Kathryn pour vos magnifiques vidéos,continuez à bien nous faire travailler 💖💖👏

[@angryhobbit5919]

I just finished it. Breathing like a beached whale. It's a tough one - but SO worth it. I had to take two 5-minute breaks and another couple short 1-minute ones. But I did finish. You are absolutely right - you have to work up to it.

[@ghillies4life]

I'm an older dancer (29) and had a baby 14 months ago. It really wrecked my pelvic floor and hip stability. I love baby and would gladly do it again, but it's been a journey. I haven't gotten back to where I was, but I'm getting there. If anyone else is on that journey, that first set of releve exercises...I really felt those in a good way in my hip flexors and stabilizers. (Disclaimer: I'm more than a year out. That's probably not a great place to start if you're only a few months out of baby. Be kind to your body. Giving vaginal birth is body trauma. C-sections are even more body trauma. I know that people don't like birth being "medicalized," but I had to allow myself to see it like coming back from an injury. I didn't have diastasic recti, but I did have pelvic floor dysfunction. There is light at the end of the tunnel, there is recovery and healing).

[@taric6085]

Been doing this for 6 weeks now and I’ve noticed my balances improving in class! Thank you!

[@BeautifullyTragicxx]

Nothing like this video to remind me how long it's been since I did the last one! Thanks for this! Hope you're staying safe and healthy!

[@juliemcnamaraartist]

Thank you Kathryn! This was literally the perfect dancer workout, got the legs/ abs/ arms in exactly the way we need it!

[@EllenFrankfrompruneland]

Kathryn--I absolutely love your videos. Have gotten so much stronger. Would you please do a video on the eight positions?

[@alexcuddy973]

Oh my goodness I remember doing your workouts back when I was actually bendy and did ballet. Now that I’m a 21 year old “retiree” this was SO HARD. But that’s for a great workout!!

[@spideyk1ts]

I've been doing your previous strength and stretch workout video every day for 2 weeks, and I'm balancing way longer than I ever had and I have been noticeably gaining more muscles. I dislocated my knee 6 weeks ago, so I wanted to test how strong my knee was after isolating it for 2 weeks and endless rehab and crutches, so tried it. Let's just say on the first few days my legs couldn't stop shaking. Your exercises are so effective! Can't wait to try this! Thanks Katie!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad my exercises are helping you! Feel better! xoxo

[@vickyk1861]

Kathryn I tried the calf/ankles/balance part, as well as the hip stabilizer. Both are great, I swear on your workouts 😘😉 xx

[@mychrysanthemums]

Thanks so much Katie! After taking a six month break from classes this has been so wonderful to get my muscles back where they need to be. I'm definitely feeling the burn after this one! :D

[@PreppyTips726]

I love all the woo hoo's, and whoah nelly's the don't have me its good for you was timed perfectly. These workouts are perfect for intermediate, advanced, and likely beginner dancers. These workouts are great thanks so much.

[@evaibanezcano]

I'm feeling so much strong and healthy after a month following your workouts, thank you so much!! I had a back pain for the last year and after this work is almost gone. I'm so grateful for your generosity, good energy and excellent work. Congratulations Kathryn!

[@helencoates3216]

Thank you so much for your fantastic and helpful videos! You probably have a video with this in there but if you have any tips or exercises for improving attitudes that would be great!

[@user-gj1vq7rm7s]

Thank you for this workout, Kathryn 😊 I would absolutely recommend doing this with the 0,5-1 kg weights, with them this workout is absolutely killer💪

[@sophiekaz9469]

so excited about this video!! it’s one of my favorites🤍🤍

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@jasminzasar]

oh, how wrong I was thinking this will be a nice idea for gentle morning stretch haha. I definitely need to do this one after my coffee next time! :D

[@elisacanovas4566]

Thank you so much for these work outs. I feel like I'm gonna go back stronger than ever after quarantine

[@catherinewiseman-hakes5037]

Thank you Kathryn! Loved this workout and yes, my calves were screaming (in a good way). And unlike you who looked perfect and beautiful throughout the whole video, I'm sweaty and my hair's a mess! Thank you again for your generosity!

[@Apple9780]

Katie, thank you for this Video. you are such an inspiration ❤️ Lots of love from Switzerland

[@kathryn_morgan]

Aww thank you! Much love back!

[@halliequinnheffernan6665]

I just discovered your channel recently and I’m SO grateful for your content and warmth! It’s been QUITE a hard year, especially for actors/dancers/singers/artists (etc) and it’s hard to stay motivated to exercise or really do anything. You pushed me in such an encouraging way. Love your barre classes too! Thank you thank you.

[@hmm6088]

I’m not always motivated to do strengthening workouts, quite honestly, but this workout, although tough, does make me motivated!

[@psiamnotdrunk]

Tech crew is here! Just backstage as always.

[@hannabelle2187]

A warm up, full body exercise, AND a stretch?? AMAZING! It felt great!

[@MsMane1985]

OMG, it was hard but awsome!!! Will do it every day! As an adult ballet studentit strengthens all the problematic points for me. Thank you sooo much!

[@shalimarxj1L0hq]

These are like Cubano hard.20 min a week of a workout is said to only be necessary.so this at least once a week to start is good.i remember 7 min runs.those are the leg exercises they never teach you anywhere.1000 thank yous.

[@Blueskies1180]

AMAZING workout, low-impact, effective for all of our postural muscles and the tiny little ones that support our spine and joints.

[@kstadlerova]

wow, i really needed this today. no counting reps, one video with a warmup and a cooldown. i usually don´t do whole workouts from dancer aka focused on the ballet moves and muscles, so that´s a nice change too!

[@kajsasundstrom]

Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for keeping me sane, healthy, and fit during this crazy time. Don't know what I'd do without you!

[@deboraratzlaff8926]

Thank you, Kathryn! Just what I needed to clear the covid clutter from my brain.

[@kathryn_morgan]

My pleasure!

[@edwinandfi7767]

Thank you SO SO much for this video - I wish I'd found you sooner!! This has been an absolute life saver during lockdown, and I'm determined to keep making time for it even when classes start again. (I'm not a dancer, just obsessed with dance classes as a hobby!) You are awesome - love the realness, the lack of BS. Thank you! x

[@Nikki-qg4ko]

I've just started practising ballet - mostly at home as I simply don't have time to go to actual classes and I feel like I'm literally too old to do something other than simply have fun with it at home - and the videos of yours are my absolute favourite, and thank you for guiding all of us through!

[@courtneybakerbeakerb7800]

Catherine, i love these so much! You are helping me become a better dancer, could you do a video on cabrioles?? Front and back?? Thankyou!

[@hmm6088]

Yes I would love this! I mostly struggle with back cabrioles :(

[@ellianatesler8575]

Thank you so much, Kathryn! I started this and really wasn't feeling good and I felt really lazy. I just finished and I feel so good. This is just the thing to wow my teacher when we get back haha. :)

[@adriannagle1]

YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing these amazing tutorials.

[@kellykepler7033]

Thank you so much for this workout! So helpful

[@karolinakrzysztofiak2375]

I really like your exercises and your energy. I am doing your workouts for my pole dancing❤

[@SereneSinging]

Fantastic video! Thank you!!!! My body feels amazing!!!!

[@ELLYSU]

YAY!! thank you!!! was also lowkey wondering if you would make variation tutorials that we can learn and practice at home? hehe much love from a Canadian stuck in India lol

[@kathryn_morgan]

I will work on it. Stay safe!

[@GS-ys3xv]

Wow! I knew I needed to work on strength, but this killed my calves and hips😂. I will 100% be doing this after class, my balance could use some help. Thank you!

[@1ovejun]

You killed me with this video! But I did enjoy this stretch during quarantine. I absolutely need this, I haven’t stretched for days haha. Stay safe! Have a great day! 💜❤️

[@sabrinalins953]

I can not believe I was able to do the whole series. Thank you so much... Love ya ❤

[@Becks_Corner]

Thank you!! This will be very helpful over the next few months!! Much appreciated!

[@kathryn_morgan]

I'm so glad! xoxo

[@elishanilsen]

Really good advice here guys, she is an og in the game!

[@leegrenier6241]

Thank you so much for putting in exercises for jumps ... hard to keep allegro and walls working while doing class in our small spaces! Bravo!!!!

[@dianesheridan1014]

Thank You for all your dedication to those at home trying to stay strong and flexible ❤❤❤❤

[@indiarose8996]

all this sitting for home office is making my legs really weak, so i really appreciate your videos :) thank you for sharing!

[@cece121234]

Yay! Very helpful workout, conditioning for dancers. Thank you so much.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@arianna9454]

thank you! feeling great after doing this and you kept me company for a while! sending love from Italy

[@cherylcameron8139]

Holy cow! You make that look so effortless 😂 I knew I had weaker ankles, but heck, they are waaaaay weaker than I thougt. Thank you for this one, I will be doing it frequently, if very breathlessly with a few curse words thrown in 😊 Love your humurous one liners.

[@searchexecution.comsearch1856]

Thank you Kathryn. Wonderful class as always. So appreciate these videos as resources for now and in the future. Be well and stay safe.

[@tekoaaldridge7060]

Covid-19 workout in the house!!!!!!!! how crazy when you said these times i was like hmm i checked the date and relized it was today !!!!! thanks!

[@medusaslair4900]

That was AWESOME! I feel like I need a very big meal and a bit of foam rolling after this! 😂 Thank you so much! 💕

[@dawntaylor-moate5490]

Can't wait to try this. So much appreciated!

[@mariabarten3146]

Thank you Kathryn!

[@bellacampos5451]

Thank you so much, becasue of your videos I just realized I can now the the splits (btw not a dancer)

[@margotsimpere9384]

I’m still using this video for my workout from time to time and I can really see my progress, from the start of the lockdown to today. Thank you so much for sharing this !

[@sunnybunny3803]

Thank you SO much for posting these. I HATE working out but being stuck at home for weeks I thought I may as well do some ballet workouts to make me feel like I'm not actually working out. You're a real life saver!

[@dimlafazanis7870]

Thank you so much for this really helpful video cound you please tell us what is better as dancers to follow during quarantine, like taking some classes at home and doing bare in combination with strengthening and stretching exercises

[@kathryn_morgan]

At this point, anything you can do is great! I would definitely be doing barre 5 times a week. And then add in these kinds of workouts 2-3 times per week.

[@1ovejun]

For me, I do barre for 2 hours for 6 days. At the mean time I do stretches and watching ballet videos of course 😂

[@bellawebber7128]

We NEED more videos like this!!!

[@holldurn]

this was so much harder than i anticipated omg thank you

[@seths2697]

this is really really great for full body body, especially for dancers warm up.thank you so somuch!

[@kaybee7567]

Thank you, Kathryn! This is the perfect workout - ahhhh, so much better now. Gotta keep moving with all of the quarantine eating we’re doing. Thanks for helping keep us fit and sane!

[@Noah-sr9ql]

I love this full body workout 2.0! Thank you so much Kathryn!! So awesome you made it a bit harder on us :D :D Thanks

[@DaveMody]

Thanks so much for your as always very thoughtful class. Would you design an upper lower body strength class with bands ? I’m especially interested in an exercise that target the right muscles for a strong retire.