I CAN FINALLY TELL YOU... JOINING A COMPANY! | Kathryn Morgan

[@losteylostlost]

While it’s wonderful to be a 20-year-old prodigy on the fast track to becoming a principal, it’s so much more gratifying and meaningful to be a 29-year-old woman who’s fought through betrayal from your body, your husband, and even old friends and mentors who turned their backs on you, to earn back the career that has always been your dream. You’re a true inspiration to both dancers and non-dancers alike, in ways you wouldn’t be had your path been straighter and less rocky. Sometimes the fast track isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. 💕

[@kathryn_morgan]

Your words mean so much to me. Thank you for that!

[@roliboom]

You said it so beautifully🌟

[@iridescentdaybreak]

This exactly

[@chikarashii]

so true

[@danceballetacro]

im crying right now this story is so amazing

[@katherinec2759]

"I'm going to do my best not to cry." *immediately starts crying But congratulations, Katie! I'm so happy for you!

[@evancarlson1634]

Katherine S I was just about to comment this word for word. Love her

[@arielburrow9433]

Never clicked on a notification so fast. Congratulations, you deserve this so much!!

[@Ludesto]

Me too

[@manga12]

Miami City you say, I am sure they will be glad to have you, it might not be as iconic a company as nycb but it is still a large professional company, good for you to make it back to the top dear Katie

[@kathryn_morgan]

Awww thank you so much!

[@arielburrow9433]

Kathryn Morgan omg Thank you so much for responding!! I can’t wait to see all the great things you will achieve with mcb!

[@katherinec2759]

Me too. :)

[@dianab1771]

Did any one else cry with her? She deserves it so much! And all of us are so exited for you ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations 🎉🎊

[@meliporn]

This girl!!! I cried too

[@Sunny-nn1xd]

Oh yeah. I've been away from my first love - aerial acrobatics - for three years due to chronic vertigo. I discovered Katie while cross training ballet to keep busy. I'm hopefully getting back in the air this summer. I don't fully know what this means to Katie, but I have a guess.

[@jacmcw]

Yes. And also smiled my biggest smile.

[@smadm2437]

Hell yeah. Dont know what happened with her husband, just found out things didn't work out when she removed one of her channels, anyways yes well done Katy keep going girl!!! We love you!

[@defnenote]

I am literally crying right now, I have been watching your videos since the beginning and I never commented- vecause I do not do that very often I am SO proud of you, you fought so hard and now you get what you deserve, you are a amazing dancer, I could watch you dance for hours, in any role. You are beautiful, funny, graceful and you inspire me so much to work hard for my own goals, even if it's hard, even if it seems like everything is against you. You are the definition of "if life gives you lemons"! I know you aren't going to read this-in fact this comment is going to be lost, nobody is going to see this, but I struggle with depression, self harm and bulimia. I am a dancer and two seeks ago I danced without a jacket on and everyone saw my self harm scars. I only had the strength to do this thanks to you. THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH! I love you and your passion. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you! I'll be there to watch it :) ❤️🤗 love from Germany :3

[@Erika-cw4lk]

As much as you probably wanted your comment to be lost it wasn't, I saw, and I am here to tell you no matter what you are beautiful, people love, people you haven't even meant care if you are alive, you deserve to be on this planet and to have an amazing life, just because you might not believe it doesn't mean it isn't true whatever you are struggling with it is worth pulling through cause you gotta go through stuff before you can truly see the light, I hope this helps and stay amazing just like you already are:)

[@defnenote]

Dance Girl thank you very much for responding :) Just by coming to read your anwer I saw that I have gotten likes! This has never happened, what is going on?! Thank you, again 🤗🤗

[@cbranny]

Hi Defne, Thanks for being so vulnerable! That's a big step! I'm from Germany as well- if you ever want to talk- let me know;)

[@defnenote]

megagirl474 that's very sweet of you thanks :) I don't know what to say :)

[@defnenote]

cbranny it was very hard and I felt everyone looking at me but I am know clean (as in I haven't cut myself) for two weeks and I haven't binged/purged in almost a month. I'm getting better everyday! Thank you for your support:)

[@giuliacacciatore4765]

Best news I’ve heard all year. Or possibly all my life. I live in Miami and watch Miami city all the time. Congratulations to my favorite ballerina❤️ absolutely cannot wait to see you

[@QueenAlyssaRose]

Giulia Cacciatore hey Giulia! Lol the ballet world is small

[@giuliacacciatore4765]

Alyssaproductions omg HI QUEEN HAHA ILY❤️

[@kawaiilycheegaming2477]

I think I clicked on this video so hard I broke my thumb. I’m so happy for you Katie you deserve all the happiness in the world. Miami city ballet should be so proud to have you. Your beautiful whatever weight you are. I’m sure everyone will be so happy to see you dance again. You have a way of telling the story of a ballet that anyone can look at and be mesmerised. Also when I looked at your Instagram and saw you rehearsing giselle I was so excited I might have screamed I also thought you would be beautiful as giselle.

[@reinettestreasures6198]

Me too!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Awww thank you so so much!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Oh my gosh I’m crying 😭 so so so so happy for you! ❤️ I knew you’d get here and I’m like a proud mama seeing you work your butt off to get back to your dream. You are such an inspiration to me as a professional dancer (in musical theatre) sidelined due to two injuries. If you can do it I know I can, too! I’m so proud of you, Kathryn!! I hope I can see you dance in person someday ❤️

[@deepwaterbluesky]

I hope you know how inspiring you are to all people, not just ballerinas. I am trying to heal from thyroid disease not in a ballet company but as a stay at home mom and wife and I too have looked at myself thinking “I don’t even recognize who I am anymore.” I found you when I was looking for others with thyroid illnesses on KZbin and I thought it was amazing how you were a ballerina and I felt like I understood how you were feeling when you had to resign. I’m not in ballet (i quit when i was young 😩) but i have a love for it & so does my 3 year old daughter who will be starting classes this year ❤️ Thyroid illness is no joke, no matter what your career is, it literally feels like your dreams are stripped from you and it’s so unfair. I know what you went through was very traumatizing as well as your marriage and I’ve been here to see you come up from literally the ground up. I woke up this morning feeling discouraged and heavy hearted for really no reason, other than wondering if I’ll ever be back to my normal self, ever. Then I see this video in my feed & I smiled so big. Thank you for giving all of us hope, and motivation to pursue our dreams no matter what they are and no matter what we are facing. I am so so so excited and thrilled for you! I cannot wait to follow you on this journey😍 much love to you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much for the kind words. That means so much to me!

[@lollylula6399]

Check out Medical Medium Thyroid Healing by Anthony William, its helped me so so much when nothing else has

[@dazzlingdeb8427]

Linds&Liv Do you have Hashimoto’s also? I do. Are you going to a specialist?

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

YES KATIE!!!!! You’re amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mitzvahgirl613]

I hardly ever comment... But I am so happy for you!!!!!! How amazing! I don't even know you personally but I am tearing up watching this. Congratulations, this is such a beautiful thing!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much Rachel!

[@strawberry1025]

Oh Katie, I am utterly delighted for you. I even told my husband, who loves twirling manically to your tutorials as it makes me howl with laughter, and he is so pleased for you. I have Hashimoto's too along with other medical conditions. My ballet days are long behind me and I use a walking stick, sometimes a walking frame, these days. So your story has so interested me and now I am delighted for you. You deserve every moment. Please don't give up your channel, bring us with you if you can.... :]

[@inadelic5147]

I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations and best of luck! You are such a beautiful, brave dancer and a huge inspiration to the whole ballet community! Love you💕

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@mary-catherinemcalvany4298]

I had thyroid cancer stage 3, 14 years ago. I thought I’d never dance again, but I am. I’m way past professional years, as I’m 43, but I helped found a dance project with other older dancers, and am teaching dance. I have watched your videos and danced your classes from the beginning of your KZbin career. I’m so grateful for your honesty with young dancers, and for your knowledge, strength and courage. And I’m so so so happy you get to be on the stage again with a company!!! And by the way, you have never been too large to be in a leotard! You have always been a graceful and beautiful dancer, and weight did not change that. Congratulations!!!

[@madeline2282]

This might be a bit profane, I hope you will pardon the language because I feel it is so fitting, you are such a complete badass. The amount that you have overcome in order to get back to doing what you love is inspiring in so many ways, not just ballet. Katie, you will never understand what you mean to so many people. I have a group of friends and we're all adult ballet dancers, most of us started at 18 or older. You mean so much to us not only because you put out a lot of information that we don't get in adult classes, but you are so inspirational in that you never stop trying and you keep pushing forward. You are a savvy businesswoman, you're such a great role model for all the young dancers who watch you, and this is such an incredible achievement. I wish you nothing but the best, I hope I can see your before and someday. I told my boyfriend if/when you get cast as Juliet, Giselle, or Alice, we're road tripping out to Miami 😂

[@BallerinaBadass]

Kathryn, congratulations - you truly embody "Never Give Up, Never Stop Dancing" - I am so, so happy for you!

[@zoeharrel1281]

When I first started ballet, I binge watched all your videos! Now I am training at the Miami City Ballet School, and I can’t believe I will get to see you perform with the company!! You deserve this so much and I can’t wait to see you perform!

[@colettewaldron2934]

Literally crying I have never been so proud.

[@alexadollar601]

When you started crying I started crying to because of how excited and hard working you are! I lie in the LA area so so excited to see you do nutcracker this year when you come to the music center!

[@shimmeringchimps3842]

Dear Kathryn, I've never done ballet in my life (I'm 36) and knew hardly anything about it until I stumbled upon your videos last year. Your commentaries and tutorials have given me such a deep appreciation for ballet and the serious work and dedication that goes into it that now I'm an enthusiastic spectator! You're such a smart, mature, well-spoken, classy lady, and it's fantastic that you used these years offstage to still make an impact with your videos. You made a winning hand with the cards you were dealt and I'm so happy for you! Best wishes with the Miami City Ballet!!

[@livindiana]

Katie, ever since you helped little 13 year old me with my school project, I have followed your journey with so much adoration as you are a truly inspirational women. You deserve this and I hope it’s everything you want and need it to be! Congratulations from me and my mum (who now claims you as part of the family !! ) you deserve this and so much more ❤️❤️❤️

[@sonjatoutenhoofd8696]

I'm so moved! You've never been to big to be in a leotard! You have been a role model for being vulnerable and yet strong. Being yourself and seeing you "out there" in your various shapes makes ballet feel more accessible and makes me love ballet even more that you were (and are) willing to do that. Congratulations. We are all very happy for you.

[@MandyMeehan]

Oh girl, I am overjoyed for you. Chronic illness took me out of my dream job 3 years ago...the hardest thing I’ve ever been though. So inspired and encouraged by your turnaround. 💕

[@MandyMeehan]

Gin Weston Thanks a bunch. I’m slowly but surely making progress! I have CFS and fibro + plus a lot of other things going on as well. Hugs 💜

[@savannah4439]

“I’m going to try not to cry” *immediately starts crying* Honestly, same 😂😂💙

[@booluther]

Long term viewer - I’m so happy for you and excited to see what the future brings for you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

I truly appreciate it! Thank you so much!

[@ginny4e]

I have no words, but know I'm so happy for and proud of you. You've always been a force to be reckoned, an example of how to rise from difficulties with strength and grace.

[@bethanybeacham1823]

Katie, I am beyond thrilled for you! As someone returning to ballet, I am in tears with hope and motivation. My ballet career ended abruptly because of severe injuries. It has taken me almost 9 years to return to ballet as an adult. And it is painful and joyful and a thousand things more I never expected. Your videos and your journey back to ballet has been giving me the strength to keep going, especially on the hardest days when I feel discouraged. Thank you for all that you do. You deserve this more than anyone! xxx

[@claudetteblinov2203]

Congratulations Kathryn! I’m just now seeing this and I know how exciting this must be for you. You are so deserving! I have a fourteen year old granddaughter who dances and I grew up dancing with my four younger sisters. I actually saw you teach a class in person at YAGP in Irving, TX last winter. I had seen some of your videos which I really enjoy and I was amazed, as I sat in the hall behind the glass and watched you teach my granddaughter’s big group. You didn’t just go through the motions!go through the motions. Your heart was in it and I appreciated the lovely class that you taught for that appreciative group of young dancers.

[@claudetteblinov2203]

God Bless you on this new opportunity!

[@hannahringel4892]

Ooooohhhhhhhh 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Congratulations Katie 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 I feel so happy and excited for you 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 hugs and kisses

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Hannah!

[@hannahringel4892]

Kathryn Morgan, you‘re welcome. But really once you started to cry I really wanted to lay my hand on your shoulder but I actually had to cry myself because I was so happy for you. Wish you all the best. Hannah

[@DavidCavallin]

You are one of the bravest people I’ve come across in my journey through life (and I don’t even know you lol!!). Following your story for the past few years has inspired me beyond words. You have been so honest through your struggles and so open about the ups and downs, and instead of wallowing in your sorrows or becoming bitter and jaded you’ve used what you know to help others and give back however you can while still fighting to overcome your obstacles. I am not a ballet dancer, but watching your journey has helped me confront my own demons and reconnect with parts of myself I thought I had lost. I am so happy for you. You deserve all the success in the world!! Much love and light always ❤️

[@GuyWithTheHat1]

I’m crying!!!!!!!! Katie YOU DESERVE IT YOU DESERVE IT YOU DESERVE IT. And all of the struggles have made this even more powerful, you now have this platform and are going to be a shining light to more people than you know. Wow!!!!

[@abigailcole6892]

Katheryn, I couldn't be more overjoyed for you and your deserved place as soloist with Miami City Ballet. Truly you have a beautiful heart and soul. I am so glad the world gets to see you dance regularly on stage again! I continue to pray for you and your new place MCB.

[@arranosullivan6705]

CONGRATULATIONS, I am so happy for you, I have been watching you for 3 years for now and you have given me so much inspiration and motivation to push my ballet career. All the best!! From Australia

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@mardaeja]

You are such an inspiration to me Kathryn. I am not a ballet dancer, but I am someone who started struggling with a thyroid disease 2 years ago, and it’s so easy to feel like I have to give up everything I had planned for myself. To believe that my body just won’t allow that anymore. Seeing you take your dream back and thrive so beautifully honestly means the world to me. It might actually save me. Thank you, and congratulations.❤️

[@luckygardeniasdashboardcon9214]

Congratulations you truly deserve this!!!! I have to tell you that you saved my life .... I had the same issues that you had regarding my thyroid and being on medication and blood work looked like the meds had gotten my thyroid to the proper levels...But it didn’t make any improvements in my health / body! I saw your video where you mentioned activated b12/folic acid a thought what the heck.... in a year and a half I have lost the excess weight (about 55 lbs!!!! I now have normalize my weight and I am thrilled Thank Thank You for sharing what you discovered it literally is life altering!!!!! Oh by the way I turn 60 next week and I just started Adult Beginners Ballet Classes! Again THANK You! Diane in Texas

[@NatashaEstrada]

Yes to the Methylfolate. It's also great for mood support. I had a really switched on psychiatrist years ago that got me started Deplin (the fancy version of L-Methylfolate) and B12 and wow what a difference. Oh yeah I lost 150lbs too (along with surgery) but it was amazing to have my mind back.

[@southernbella8503]

I'm SCREAMING RIGHT NOW!!!!! KATIE, I am so unbelievably happy for you! You deserve this so much!! All the pain and suffering that you have gone through has made this so much more satisfying. Oh, Katie, I am so, so happy for you! What an incredible blessing! God is so good to you!

[@_lady_melz]

So happy for you!!! The ballet world needed you back. So glad you’ll be on stage again.

[@MrQbenDanny]

BRAVO!!! BRAVISSIMO!!! VIVA LA MORGAN!!! Congratulations on your hiring and life achievements!!! YOU WON!!! Miami has a huge ballet loving Cuban Community which will fall in love with your beauty and magic. I saw La LOPEZ when she was in NYCB many times and I loved the way she moved, a real gem ballerina. Take some time to settle down with MCB and say hello when you can. Your fans are with you. You look very happy and RADIANT, like your AURORA. We give you a standing ovation.

[@danielle7833]

We love you Kathryn!!! The Miami City Ballet SI was the best six week of my like. The people there are amazing. Can’t wait to see your dance. Sooo proud!

[@qrsquy]

I never comment on anything but I have never ever ever been so excited about a video. I am THRILLED for you. Been watching for years and years - this is such a wonderful day. If youtube isn't possible don't worry about us for a second! You are meant to be on stage and I look forward to seeing you reprise old roles and finally dance new ones!🌹🦢❄️🍾🌹🦢❄️🍾

[@GraceFalconer]

I saw on your yagp livestream!! Yay so happy for you! You deserve it!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Grace!

[@juliafiguerolacarpena-mann6707]

God is good! Congratulations Kathryn! I feel you, I went back to dancing after 20 years, and God has blessed me with with my own Ballet Academy dedicated to Him. Looking forward to seeing you perform soon. God bless you.

[@karaandhazel]

You deserve this so much! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

[@hannabelle2187]

Dance Spirit magazine wrote an article about this released this morning! I read it on Facebook! So amazing!!

[@steft]

Congratulations Katie, what a heart-warming update! Truly happy for you, all the best with your new role. Xx

[@Vonnie1490]

I have been watching your channel for a whileeee when you said your a soloist with Miami City Ballet, I immediately started crying.....you deserve everything you are getting now!! God's timing is prefect even when we don't see it *I'm still working on that too* 💗💗💗

[@lych3e]

you are GLOWING!! congratulations i am so so so happy for you !! no one deserves this more than you ❤️😭

[@reneebsoriano]

God bless you! I stumbled upon your channel by chance but I now realize that there is no such thing as an accident. I am no dancer but no stranger to pain, hurt and disappointment either. Your testimony validates the enduring qualities of the human spirit. I wish you all the best! Much love 💕

[@PrincessofErised]

What an inspiration to never give up on your dream! You deserve every drop of happiness this gives you and all those that have the privilege to watch your beautiful dancing. Congratulations! What a testament to perseverance.

[@bibigefre9873]

I could literally visualize you dancing improv along the Miami shores with the sunset in the background and seagulls flying... Oh how precious and rare you are, little pearl. Love you!

[@Nenn-qs2yw]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! We’ve been waiting to see you back in a company!!! So happy for you! 🎉🎊🙌🏼

[@julietingram_soprano]

I'm a classical singer, but I love ballet and have been following your journey for about 6 months. You are such an inspiration to me, as I'm pursuing a similarly competitive career, and I'm so excited for you! Thank you for being an example of how hard work and determination lead to success!

[@wilma70msp]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST💖💖💖

[@CynfulExotics]

You are proof never to give up on your dreams even when life kicks you down. Congratulations Katie! You are glowing.

[@nicole._sihler]

I'm so excited for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations Kathryn!!!!!!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Nicole!

[@nicole._sihler]

@@kathryn_morgan You replied *Gasps then Faints*

[@moody_blue_8189]

YES!YES!YES! I am SO excited for you!! As i'm watching this video I'm thinking, damn, honestly, I don't know of another person more deserving of this than YOU! After all you've been thru, and your hard work... girl you got some big kahuna's! I've been following you on social media for years, and after seeing you live in Phoenix... You were born for the stage. I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!!

[@sayura93]

Congratulations! You deserve all of this and so much more, especially after everything you've gone through. Your story is so inspiring and motivating. Wishing you all the best for your career.

[@catherinecarterartstudio]

Congratulations doesn't seem like a strong enough word ... you deserve this opportunity, the company is so fortunate to have you, and we your fans are so lucky to have you to inspire us with your courage and your artistry. MUCH LOVE TO YOU, KATIE!

[@gracelovespink97]

YOU ARE STRONG, BEAUTIFUL, DETERMINED, AND AN INSPIRATION TO ALL. so proud and so happy for you.

[@haleyherrinton]

You are so inspirational. Not only as a dancer, but as an entrepreneur, as a teacher, as a person. I am so proud of you!! I want to fly to Florida just to see you dance.

[@ninanicolecockrell]

congratulations katie!

[@fayhares]

I am not a dancer, neither ballet nor anything else, but I am here for your class, your grace and YOU! You are such an inspiration and I can relate to your journey on many levels. I was praying and wishing that by some kind of miracle you would dance again because you did not deserve the hardship and everything that cut your career so short. Thank you for sharing it all with us. I'm excited to watch you flourish with MCB. Much love xoxo

[@t.w.8174]

Girlfriend, you are literally speaking my truth for the past several years. Your message is a divine blessing. I am encouraged. Thank you!

[@liselle22]

It is so exciting to share in your journey! Thank you for being so open to share your ballet life with us. This is my first comment on KZbin, and I really wanted to congratulate you. I’ve been practicing ballet at my house in Korea, with the hopes of becoming a dancer. I will pray for your complete healing and for you to be able to show the beauty in life through dance at the Miami Ballet Company :)

[@minineli6676]

I'm so happy for you! Congratulations Katie❤️

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@januaryskies4647]

I want so much to hold and hug you. You are such a bright light for us, most of all for you. You have been thru so much and it did not conquer you! You are so strong and so loved by all of us. And I'm sure your beautiful parents are so excited and happy for you. CONGRATULATIONS with Miami City Ballet! You're a SOLOIST!!

[@TheCerealluvr]

Never clicked faster on a video suggestion. Congratulations Katie. SO well deserved. SO proud of and happy for you. This is incredibly exciting.

[@zaraxael1778]

No one deserves this more than you, Kathryn. CONGRATS! I've been watching you for a few years and your videos have always helped me stay in shape and focused on my body. I was never a serious ballet dancer, though I danced for a long time and since both my parents are ballet dancers with the national company of Portugal, I've always been very into it. I actually showed a lot of your videos to my mom and we used to follow them together. She'd be like "Let's do the Kathryn Morgan pilates exercises?" ahah! Thank you for everything and you enjoy the crap out of your brand new job! I can't wait to see what you do. All the love and support from Lisbon, Portugal

[@theresanotare2296]

Congratulations!!!! I've been praying for you ever since I heard your story. May the Lord God bless you abundantly and help you bring love, beauty, and joy to the world!

[@tinamccann8968]

What wonderful news!!!! Your artistry and beauty will add more luster to the company and will touch the hearts and souls of those who are fortunate to see perform. The sweetest thing of all is your happiness --- how deeply profound it must be because of all that you have been through.

[@Laura_DiNunno]

Totally not crying. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!!

[@LisaDiBagnoRealtor]

You are beautiful. I took a few adult ballet classes for a few months and I fell in love but the women in my class always got on me about my flat feet. Or made comments that I wasnt tall enough. I still do beginner ballet at home but nothing crazy so I dont hurt myself. I've been watching your videos for almost two years now and you have taught me SO much. I know what it feels like to be on the stage. Although I never was on the stage in ballet, I was a competitive cheerleading and a good one at that. The mat / stage was my life. I'm so beyond happy for you to get to be on the stage again. You are amazing!!!

[@ashtimash4004]

Congratulations Kathryn. I'm glad you've been so lucky for this to happen. The journeys of those with chronic illnesses are very individual & very frequently cannot be overcome by putting mind over matter, despite how hard most of us try, particularly those of us who are disciplined ex dancers. We are each blessed with a different walk with different challenges & different outcomes, & I hope you appreciate the wonderful blessing you have been given in yours. Best wishes for this new chapter in your life!

[@katei6344]

I am over the moon for you. That is the most brilliant news. You deserve this so much. Couldn't be happier for you. Every good wish possible for you in your new company. Back on stage, where you belong. Congratulations!!! Sending much love to you from the UK.

[@phdblanche9258]

So so happy for you Katie!!! So well deserved! This is the start of the next, amazing chapter of your life. Your story is beyond inspiring, and your words make me want to just go get the life I want. Nothing can stop you now! A huge hug from Germany

[@Biskmut]

This feels like the climatic resolution of years of tension and sadness and uncertainty. I'm so happy for you, Katie! Congratulations. You are absolutely an incredible person and dancer and I'm excited to see where this new chapter in life takes you.

[@tiryaclearsong421]

I'm so proud of you Katie! I'm struggling with grad school and this was very inspiring for me.

[@lizah.3800]

Kathy- I really have to thank you. I’ve struggled as a dancer with Hashimotos for years. My low energy levels and hair loss were a constant struggle. Watching one of your videos alerted me to the MTHFR mutation. I haven’t been tested for it yet but I started taking methyl B and methyl folate along with NAC, selenium and glutathione. I also stated AIP diet. I still struggle on certain days but am able to take intermediate/advanced class at the Washington ballet without feeling like a train hit me. Thank you for being so open about your life and helping others. I’m so proud of you for getting into this company

[@macstabby_j]

I'm not crying, you're crying! (I started tearing up at the first three seconds of this video.) Congrats- we're all so happy for you!

[@joywomack]

so much love and respect

[@lissieboney7622]

Well done! I’m so happy you’ve been able to recover from hashimotos to the point that you can join a company again! Well done ❤️❤️

[@arianalopez1072]

You are a living example of true grit, passion, and perseverance. I cannot begin to express the sheer happiness I am feeling for you right now, Kathryn! Best wishes :)

[@hay_bail1]

#1 inspiration! Congratulations Kathryn!! I hope you can keep on posting☺️

[@jessicaoverton2990]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been out of a company for just over 2 years now, due to injury. I did my first performance at a competition last month from which I tore my calf. I am 29 now and have been feeling that maybe I should stop dancing because of yet another injury and set back at my age as a dancer. But You truly have shown me that I should not give up on my dream, eventhough I'm almost 30. Thank you for this, from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you the very best in your new company, you going be amazing!

[@jenniferthamrin3887]

So HAPPYYY for you Katieeee!!!! 😭😭😭 I've been watching you for years and you are someone I look up to. I hope you can keep striving in Miami City Ballet 💜

[@BookishLish]

I am SO PROUD of you for never giving up on yourself!!! I don’t even live anywhere near Miami, but I will do anything to come see you there soon to perform. You have been such an inspiration to me over the past 3 or 4 years, and my heart is bursting with happiness for you on this new wonderful future. Sending love your way.

[@abrilmolina5012]

Bless you Katie! I'm so proud of you.

[@49erchica]

I can’t express how happy I am for you! This is truly happening because you committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. This is a direct result of all your hard work, no one can take this away from you!!! Don’t worry about us, we’ll be here for whenever you have time to post. You earned this earn so enjoy it! ❤️

[@coraliepika2376]

OH MY GOD!!! Congratulations, I love you so much you deserve the best!!!

[@robertzsombok7661]

God bless you Kathryn. You never know your path in life. So happy for your opportunity at dancing on stage again. As you said, your struggles were a part of your path to where you are now. You will have so much more to offer as an artist now Im sure of it.

[@katieflute]

CONGRATS, KATIE!! Thank you for being such a huge inspiration to all of us.

[@amandarogers1646]

Congratulations! Wonderful news! As a Hashimoto's sufferer myself I can relate to your struggle; and although I never went professional (was too old when I started), I took ballet classes for 12 years when I was younger. Now I get to live vicariously through you. I'm so happy you are living your dream.

[@jessicadrennan1123]

I’m so happy for you!!!!🎉🎉you really deserve it! It was so sweet seeing you get emotional over it💕we all love and support you. Don’t let your previous illnesses bring you down💪

[@alexandramartin5601]

This is so heartwarming and exciting to hear!! I too was out from an illness for almost 3 years and I thought that I would never be able to return to dancing and accepted that I was DONE with ballet. And now I'm back and auditioning for companies..!! Fingers crossed for similar success! :) It's so inspirational to hear of your success and perseverance! I so deeply connect with your story and the emotions you experienced. A big congratulations!!!

[@naturalPaths]

Congratulations! I’m so excited for you. I live in Broward County and truly hope to see you dance in person. This is wonderful news.

[@BaileyVincentmakeovermomma]

But thank you for being a voice for those who’s dreams have taken winding roads, and for encouraging women to keep going. I’m sure you’ll never take a minute for granted.. and Miami city is my absolute favorite!!! (And Joffrey). Congratulations!! 🦋

[@purrkittycatman6496]

Congratulations, Katie! I'm so happy to hear you're going back to what you love so much! Break a leg with Miami City Ballet! Toi! Toi! Toi! 💖

[@joanaho4657]

I’m so glad you never gave up on yourself. To be completely honest, I didn’t think you would ever join a company again. That filled me with a sense of sadness because you always sounded so passionate when talking about your career but you also gave the impression that you were through with it. And now sitting here 5 years later and hearing that you are back is so inspiring. I underestimated you, Kathy. You proved us wrong :)

[@evakelly9716]

First! Love you Katie. You are such an inspiration to me! Congrats!!❤️❤️

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you Eva!

[@emmamach3167]

I am working through a very long injury and it has been a very difficult journey that I am still working through. You have been such an inspiration to me on how to just stay strong and how to not give up on your dreams! I have watched your channel for almost 7 years now and I an so excited to come along on this journey with you! Best of luck at Miami City Ballet!