How I Became a New York City Ballet Apprentice | Kathryn Morgan

[@allisonward958]

Once upon a pointe!

[@irishslipjig]

This is a great hashtag idea

[@brokexartist]

i made the likes 300 and now my perfectionist self is satisfied ✨

[@alexnndder]

This is so interesting. I'm not a dancer, but I find a ballet dancers life so intriguing. Seems like a lot of stress for such a young person, but I'm sure its worth it in the end.

[@mcgil8891]

Same 😁

[@agnesmarie7065]

Your hair looks so cute!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@zaraxael1778]

Looks amazing ❤️

[@Myanai]

That was an amazing story, to come off an injury and still have your ability acknowledged, and how modest of you to keep the apprenticeship under wraps! I'm not sure many people would be able to keep it in at sixteen-ish!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Well thank you. It wasn't easy, but I knew telling it would be even worse haha

[@idasoranno7653]

Can you do a video about your years at SAB?

[@nessagirl1911]

I'm loving the curls, very pretty.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@lockheart619]

I wish there was a college that accepted ppl who wanna start ballet late and you can basically learn the basic and intermediate stuff.

[@wisconsinintegrativepainsp4044]

Watching class when injured is such an interesting thing. Although not required to do so, I watched many classes after my first serious injury in high school. Finally, my teacher told me to stop coming because it was just making me more sad. While I think I understand the rationale (learning even though you cannot participate), in some ways it seems so cruel.

[@christieveneti6750]

I have to say, I have no relationship with ballet but my dancer friends have made me very interested. I was always wondering how the transition from company dancer to professional happens because not many people talk about it. It's really nice to see someone talking clearly about it!

[@christieveneti6750]

Love ugh sorry my bad I meant from "student" (I guess I could call it that) to professional

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

Thanks for sharing your success story! The journey is not as straightforward as some ppl might think. What a splendid secret to keep until it was time to reveal! It calls to mind a favourite quote: “I have grown to love secrecy. It seems to be the one thing that can make modern life mysterious or marvelous to us. The commonest thing is delightful if only one hides it.” -The Picture of Dorian Grey Btw, I am from Stamford; it’s where my parents settled when they arrived in the United States. I didn’t know SAB sent dancers to CT to perform. :)

[@JJ-hx1lr]

#onceuponapointe

[@herrcuppatea4life]

Katie your hair looks so healthy!!! It makes me happy to see how blessed you have been :)

[@lygiamoura7416]

I LOVED the title "Once Upon a Pointe" hahahaha

[@malinstiernborg7522]

I LOVED this! Thank you so much for sharing! I never lived anywhere near a ballet studio as a child or teenager, but I'm an adult beginner now which I'm forever grateful for. I love all of your videos, and you're always so encouraging. Thank you Kathryn!

[@inadelic5147]

I really love this types of videos where you just sit down and talk about your experiences. Love you!❤

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@idasoranno7653]

OMG your hair is stunning!

[@jillianb2631]

Your hair looks amazing!!! Love you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Jillian!

[@Kholte]

Loved this! Please keep making more videos about your experiences in New York. Tabitha Rinko-Gay was in my class at the School of American Ballet in Houston when we were 10 years old. 😉

[@Caroline-jt6ez]

I danced with Mireille Hassenboehler of Houston Ballet when I was 8-9 years old in Nutcracker. Simon Ball too, he played the Cavalier. My director of the school was Melinda Roy, who performed at NYCB in the late 70s and early 80s.

[@hay_bail1]

Who knew SAB had such a great amount of humor?

[@courtneybeery1028]

I love hearing about different dancers stories, and love that you started a story series. It's super inspiring. Also your hair is absolutely adorableeee💞

[@nishaarora5818]

“I still never told anyone” You just told the entire world brah!!!

[@mcgil8891]

😂

[@heatherpetersen9934]

It's so crazy! I actually work with Tabitha at Apple, have for several years now, and I had no idea she was at NYCB. She's always been such a sweetheart. Such a small world!

[@katherinebailey7072]

Please please please do more once upon a pointe videos from your time at NYCB!! I love them . You inspire me so much and I am continuously motivated by you! I also appreciate your addressing body image in ballet. It’s something I personally struggle with and you have helped me so much!

[@elenauni1]

OMG CURLS! I am in love! great video Kathryn as always. You are a great communicator xxx

[@avesraggiana]

I love your Storytime with Katie! Now please tell us why you’ve not returned to NYCB. You were very much admired when you were dancing for them. I’m enjoying your channel more and more. Keep up your excellent work!

[@Wytchvvood]

These videos need to continue! I loved hearing this story. I love hearing about all your stories about when you were at SAB and NYCB 😂💕 You're absolutely amazing, Katie! You're the number one youtube channel I go to when I need tips, hacks, anything! Have you done a video about how to overcome injury? I recently hurt my ankle, and going on pointe hurts. I try not to overwork, but I really want to get good at pointe work! Got any tips?

[@Joy-jr6wg]

Sometime, could you talk dealing with ankle pain? I have had several ankle injurys (and two surgerys) and I would love to hear your advice! (This might be better for a vlog channel q&a)

[@ThatRomyKate]

Interesting story! Did you ever have moments in your life where you didn't want to be a ballet dancer, either because you decided you wanted to be a doctor, or a hairdresser etc. or because it was too stressful or too much pressure or whatever?

[@maartjevanhoute9434]

I really love your videos! All your tips and stories are so lovely❤️😘

[@sunflower__writes]

Maartje van Houte hey! Nice job you're the first comment! #notificationsquad

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@luciak9999]

I love the new story time and I think the name is so cute! Could you tell us what you and your mom do when you were first living in NYC?

[@eleanorsimpson4171]

Hi Katie, Thanks for the video. I'd love to hear more about how your family adapted to your ballet life. I know you have mentioned that your mother moved up with you to NYC while your father continued to work. That level of support is just amazing! Have you known any dancers who didn't have the sort of support network you had? How did that impact their experiences? If you were planning your own ballet school what resources would you make available to your students that might not have existed for you? Thank you for sharing your stories!

[@meim.1795]

I love this storytime idea! And by the way, your hair looks gorgeous!

[@bianca-michellel9999]

LOved this!! I really want to hear the story of how you started in the Company with Swan Lake now!!

[@judithglasser3072]

Love love you Kathie you are such an extraordinary person and artist! I watch everything you do because you are so articulate and such a great storyteller!

[@llamalover02]

Your tendon story makes me feel better about my rolled ankle I'm currently dealing with... good lord, Katy. It does all get better! :)

[@hay_bail1]

This video gave me the feels!!!

[@hishamelfiki8111]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You're a wonderful teacher. Appreciate your hard work. Please have a wonderful day. Thank you very much indeed. Cheers

[@tamorathepurple]

Love this new series! I find it so interesting to hear about your experiences as a dancer. I just started dancing ballet in an adult beginners class! I absolutely love it, such a fun way to exercise.

[@ekaterinamitrokhina2040]

I love that you started there series!!!!!! PS. Your hair looks really cute : )

[@destinywimpye7883]

I love this video so much. It's really great to hear your story. Thank you!

[@celiap.1949]

Please do more stories ! 😄😊 (I hope one day you will write a book 😉)

[@januaryskies4647]

Riveting! I loved your story to how you became an apprentice dancer with New York City Ballet. Thank you so much for the pictures.

[@malousevenheck8552]

I love these videos ....story time💗💃i hope one day i dance also in a ballett company 🙌💗💃

[@houselakey9695]

You should make a video with twintalksballet

[@cmwoso1279]

That's my other favorite ballet account. That would be FUN! (wish they weren't so far apart, but you never know) @twintalksballet @Kathryn Morgan

[@Erika-cw4lk]

The thumbnail is gorgeous

[@authorhaleynwright]

Love the story time with Katie! I will be looking forward to more! :D

[@Lisa8193]

Great video Katie! Love hearing about your stories!

[@ginaferrara4230]

Hey Katie! I would love to see a video explaining the first day of learning a new ballet and how long does it all take to come together, how many minutes do you learn a day, etc. thanks!

[@lalou0001]

Lovely video ! I really enjoy listening to your stories.

[@juneedvenson9777]

Katie, this is surely of great interest to many many dancers, and your story is so engaging, sweet and funny. Thanks for sharing it and best wishes keeping others and yourself inspired by the dancing life!

[@vikkig230]

Story time is the best time!!

[@dm-audioswaps9945]

How did you manage high school and high-level ballet?

[@tweetydog9488]

DM-audioswaps probably homeschooled, online school or personal toutor/teacher

[@lesdienne]

sab students go to local high schools that allow them to take class in the morning then release them for ballet after classes

[@marylynnereed6972]

DM-audioswaps they have special courses in NY for people who have complicated schedules like hers

[@eurekamreum5458]

She talked about it in her videos about her time being at SAB. She did online school but there are other options available.

[@marylynnereed6972]

This was so interesting. I didn’t even know half of this stuff!!!

[@gretchenklavon2685]

Tell us about your time at CPYB summer intensive. I went to Dickinson College and I would love to hear about your being in Carlisle.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Ooh that's a good one! I will!

[@anasofia7252]

I love this video so much! You should do story times for all of your roles received in the company.

[@mandereeze3]

Definitely loved this! :) can't wait for more stories!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Amanda!

[@hannah7351]

I would love to hear the next story!!!! Love you and your channel Katie. You have helped me so much over the years, xoxo

[@fayetipping1270]

So excited to hear about getting Juliet! Love your stories!

[@ariamta3173]

I love your hair in this video

[@T.A.N98]

I’m loving this storytime thing!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@sunflower__writes]

I love you sooo much!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! Love you back! xoxo

[@Hans6789-j9t]

New hash tag Katietimes Simple... To the point. The pictures are just amazing from workshop , my student looked fabulous in 4 tsp as well , I laughed so hard when you said may Leon award sorry so funny 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 💜💚💜💚💜💚💜

[@georgiaolley5821]

You hair looks amazing! Suits you so much! Also such a helpful and insightful video as always x

[@VayaP]

I'd love to know if you've seen the movie Centre Stage and if you could chat about how accurate or not it Is in its portrayal of SAB.

[@lindaharrison3240]

O M G !! Your haircut looks ADORABLE!

[@joyceshen7692]

Your next story time should be your first pointe fitting/class and how/when your teachers told you that you could go

[@justdance02]

Love your hair curled like that! Also love story time idea!

[@kinleyviers7023]

your hair is so cute!!!

[@boudreaudominique]

#StoryTimeWithKatie about your first days / weeks with the company would be so great :D Love your videos!

[@shanayapiramal3897]

I love these kinds of videos!

[@maddiebasford6117]

Loved this video! Would love to hear more about life at SAB and in the Company!

[@victoriac.attorneyatlaw]

My roommate in NYC was an apprentice. She wanted to move up but they told her that her legs were too big. She was heartbroken. BTW she was a beautiful dancer!

[@sfrancies87]

Love this so much!!!

[@reneebsoriano]

It’s interesting how your story is so relatable, regardless of profession. More story time please! ^_^

[@annaackerman2393]

Thanks so much Katie!❤️

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

What a fascinating tale! Please may we have some more?

[@cianvbedford1035]

#once upon pointe

[@JW-uq9yt]

Love this story!

[@helenawiese8219]

I love the new hair!!

[@NaomiTheBookLover]

Love this!!! More please!!

[@charlotteschmidt7297]

Wish U all the best!

[@nina-mp5tt]

Love your new hair!😍

[@BoazsCrown222]

Love this series!!! Thank you!!!

[@neelycrombie1263]

Are you familiar with the new protocol of parallel calf rise's . Australia has been implementing them for years and ROH is now implementing them and supposedly ABT has too... It's supposed to help prevent ankle and feet injuries. The studies that were done in Australia had amazing outcomes. Just thinking about your injury and wondered if more calf strengthening would have helped to prevent. Also wondered if would it be beneficial for your students..

[@eleanorsimpson4171]

I'm interested in this too. A question, though, have you actually found the research that was referred to during world ballet day? I can't find the original study but would love to read it.

[@madisonwilson7224]

Can you talk about being in the Core and being an apprentice

[@missm8067]

This was a lovely story but I just want to say how cute your hair looks! 😃

[@magdakwiecien9776]

I love your hair!!!

[@emiliavitti529]

Can you share any fun Tiler Peck stories?! I know she also was Juliet with you back at NYCB.

[@SLAVEforLISA]

Love your new hair style.

[@pedinurse1]

I would like to know what you are doing now, are you dancing, teaching, etc

[@allisonhowell4044]

Your hair is so pretty!!!! ❤

[@mayapope4018]

Can you make a video about how you got into Miami City Ballet?

[@Kholte]

And I love your curly hair!

[@susanna629600]

I love your new hair!

[@h0l89ly2534magical]

I can't wait for ur follow on story!

[@Voiyce659]

Love the hair, really suits you

[@emrambles7949]

Loved that video and I'd love one about the SAB years! I have one question - you say two of your classmates were taken as apprentices a year before you, and you and other dancers who were 'in the run' for apprenticeships didn't get in then. Does that mean you were at the second highest level at that point and had a year to go anyway, or were you already in the 'graduating class' and did they simply have you and your classmates do another year at the highest level? Or at what point would you be considered 'done' with school and ready to go audition in case you weren't taken as apprentices if there's no official graduation? Thank you and sorry for all these questions!

[@ballet901ami]

i love this please do more!!

[@simteves167]

I was about to go to sleep but I love you too much to skip thiiiiis ❤️💓

[@thenbaddestone]

I’m auditioning for SAB this year and I don’t think I will make it but my teacher dances with NYCB for a while and knows what they look for so hopefully I’ll have a chance