Miko Fogarty, 16, Moscow IBC, Gold Medalist - Black Swan -

Miko has British, Swiss, Japanese nationalities and lives in the US.
Trained / Coached at Indiana Ballet Conservatory, USA
Featured ballerina in FIRST POSITION: A Ballet Documentary

[@lysjanvier]

as another performing artiste, she looks like principal material to me - she doesnt look stressed and overly focused on getting the technique right, rather the technique is already there, she's relaxed and completely in character. that is incredibly hard to achieve

[@kristin123a]

It will seem as tough you are wrong. I believe she’s stopped dancing. She’s not in a company anyway.

[@mexusnexus209]

Ingri A salty much?

[@demarawilliams7419]

Ingri A she just open her own studio in San Jose.

[@jewelmarkess]

@Mexus Nexus - why Ingri A's telling the truth is "being salty"? She worked for a year in corps in Binghamton Royal Ballet, but then she stopped dancing. She said in an interview she lost passion. She likes teaching, and she is also attending a university as a premed. In terms of principal material, she is absolutely wonderful dancing variations in competitions, but doing variations and winning competitions isn't the same as working in a theater. Besides, there are many great girls we don't see in competitions at all as best professional academies don't send their students to competitions.

[@Andrea-ej751]

Great performance & mastery of technique. However her legs are too short. Cannot be a principal ballerina. Very unfortunate. Heard this girl dropped ballet to pursue an acting career - good for her.

[@huginmayday3023]

I have so much respect for ballerinas and danseurs..If only people knew how hard ballet is and how long it takes to master techniques

[@velvetluna5503]

same

[@jadynbonewitz]

Agreed

[@aoristan2069]

Dancers not danseurs

[@hi1892]

​@@aoristan2069 danseurs are male ballet dancers

[@crunchybubblewrap]

@@hi1892 agree. idk if you're still looking:D

[@aleaminar8574]

Honestly. She is so incredible, she is so in character, her technique is beautiful and DAT WRIST FLICK AT THE END 2:47

[@supersunshineglasses]

Santa: Can I you please bring me Miko Fogarty in box so that she can teach me her mystical ways and I can watch her dance all day :D

[@violaleung1357]

Lol

[@7ofcrows]

Same

[@kaverishivaji842]

Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sheeniebeanie2597]

did santa oblige tho?

[@overcamehim]

Yes, she really is all human. It is just amazing how she controls her facial expressions while exerting the energy required for the spectrum of demands on her person.

[@allyolsen]

I love that bourree preparation!! So perfectly swan-like.

[@onlyappearance]

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[@simone56689]

Same

[@annieoddo1475]

She is brilliant. I wouldn't say she nailed the part of the black swan - it does lack some sophistication - but still, for 16, pretty amazing. There are some moments in there that I wasn't really feeling, but on the other hand, there are some that were really beautiful. And I think the artistic sophistication will definitely come for her with age and experience.

[@lilronnyg5724]

I think she nailed the part and the act, the only reason she didn't reach sophistication was because she's naturally doesn't look old enough.

[@annieoddo1475]

I don't know, it just didn't quite sell the part of the black swan IMO but I guess that's a matter of taste. It was still really good. Like I said, she's brilliant and shows a tremendous amount of promise as a ballerina. Not that you can really compare a teenager to a professional adult but I think Gillian Murphy is my favorite black swan I've seen thus far. Taking into account both character and technique, she was brilliant in an unparalleled way.

[@daffo595]

Annie Oddo her acting is kind of same-ish for a lot of her variations but yeah i think its with age as well as experience. probably when she starts in a major company she'll begin to develop her own sense of characterisation

[@annieoddo1475]

Agreed 100%!

[@annieoddo1475]

It has nothing to do with black swan, I just didn't think she portrayed the role with a lot of originality. we're allowed to disagree.

[@abbyelisw]

I just learned this variation at my ballet company's summer intensive and I cannot even compare to Miko. She is so inspirational and I really look up to her.

[@Veronica_travel]

Totally agree! She is so inspirational!

[@awesomesauce23]

Same. She's kind of like my idol 😅, she's such a beautiful dancer and I strive to be as beautiful and graceful of a ballet dancer as her.

[@elioraimmanuel]

Miko would have been a principal if she had continued.

[@The1X1Guys]

Her technique is so exquisite.... she's so graceful OMFG!!!! #lifegoals On the other hand, though, her expression is kind of flat. She's supposed to be embodying the Black Swan; a more sly expression would be fitting-- or at the very least some sort of change in expression throughout the dance would be nice.

[@98BeeGirl]

God forgive us.

[@jmckenzie2402]

Still so very young. I must say I don't like a smiling black swan though. Give us some evil!

[@thankyou4689]

J A McKenzie shes seducing the prince in this variation tho...

[@nj586]

Absolutely true. I found the smile to look kind of forced as well.

[@hakanehotaru]

It really fits the whole idea, looking fake, because it is, which makes it played great, but it distract me so much... if she's look more relaxed and smile more sweetly nothing would bother and Prince would be hooked 100% :P

[@velvetluna5503]

This variation was the scene in which she was pretending to be Odette, the white swan. SO obviously, if it looked forced, she was acting as someone else, the happy Odette! hope that cleared things up

[@horyaah5721]

@@tb4522 SHES 16 IN THIS BRO

[@八九寺真宵-h4e]

日本人いる？ ミコちゃん本当上手！

[@erikotanaka6964]

❤️

[@mitzurien]

I have watched a ton of Odile’s Variation but Miko Fogarty’s technique is still one of the best I have ever seen

[@BalletmusicDK]

Brilliant. Amazing. Bravo!

[@kimhaas7586]

She's perfect but I find myself distracted by thoughts of grocery shopping and my favorite shampoo when I watch her dance. Then I realize the variation is almost over and I've missed all but the last perfectly torqued pirouettes, meticulously set up and placed. Every trick is checked off the list. {{sigh}} it must drive Alys Shee crazy.

[@zeddnl6514]

omg no hahah my groceries sounds so tacky now

[@mindrolling24]

16! Classical ballet really is the most evolved and beautiful art form humans have created and still create. I know their feet are mangled, they are often always in pain and that it is a rather cut throat and ruthless world, but it is still sublime. I was a gymnast and did ballet on and off between the ages of 5 and 16, but sadly I found horses in this time and thus have had most of my toes broken. If I didn't, I'd buy some pointe shoes and take adult classes again *sigh* Well, I am 48, so I think I'll keep doing the ballet and gymnastics warm up exercises mixed in with the yoga, meditation and horses and just watch these amazing artists as they continue to delight the world with their beauty, determination, courage and damn hard work. Thank you all xxx.

[@radicalbacon]

Miko Fogarty kinda reminds me of Michelle Kwan when she first stepped on the international stage -- technically very good, but lacking a certain artistry and maturity. Hopefully, that will develop in the next few years.

[@casteretpollux]

Wow. There really was a swan on stage.

[@Flaflaronio]

It's so nice to see her going from child prodigy to mature artist! Congrats Miko!

[@kkayspaznee]

Love Miko's take on this odile variation. Very classy, sophisticated and there were some points in the variation where she felt 100% Odile. I really hope she posts her Odile pas de deux with Mario at Varna IBC 2014!

[@ObsessedPersonality]

She reminds me of a young gillian murphy with better feet and port de bras! Simply breathtaking!

[@riverwildcat1]

Perfect 10 out of 10. Magnificent grace and warmth. Just dazzling!

[@athetopofmylungs]

Perfect in technique, but she lacks the darkness and seduction of Odile...

[@jeanienguyen1543]

Mar Vergara I agree but I doubt most 16 years olds have that quality at that age 😂

[@esval3054]

So much talent wasted

[@randiloub777]

You guys really need to cheer up no one can be perfect

[@Liplima-qi1qm]

回転の安定感、、、素晴らしすぎる

[@mayarivera541]

when dancing, mostly ballet, it must look strong, effortless, graceful, and light all at the same time. And she achieved all these. Great job Miko! You're an inspiration to young dancers such as myself!!

[@danabrett5177]

Miko, you are an absolute artist.... a true prodigy. I know you are happy studying to be a doctor, and I am happy for you. However, you are one of my favorite dancers of my life. I am a dance teacher. I have shown First Position dozens of times over the years to my dance students. I wish I could see you dance more!!!! Best to you always!

[@carolinelavender1909]

She is such an exquisite dancer and so inspiring! Absolutely unbelievable!!!!!!!!!

[@krasskey]

how can i dance like miko? she’s a gorgeous dancer

[@SCAScienceLab]

She really should not have attempted this variation at age 13 - that was so painful to watch. It took three key years to develop the strength and control to execute the steps correctly. I would agree that her balance is still developing and she needs to continue to work on the artistry needed to embody a swan. For a 16 year old ballet student, she's awesome. As the Black Swan, she needs a ton of work.

[@stevenmctinklepants1709]

Everyone's a critic

[@Ghosty144]

The Black Swan is a very difficult part. Not only does one have to perform the moves correctly, but she also needs to be able to perform the character of Odile, which isn't really fitting for anyone under 18. Not that it isn't possible for a teenager, it just feels strange, considering the mature themes behind it...

[@carmenreyes6222]

El cisne negro exelente

[@calliejet4499]

Saw her in a documentary when she was so young. She looks great :)

[@opera72]

I love all these people making comment,giving advice and criticising ....Who are they?What right do they have to judge others?A bit more humility is what they need...Also have a look at yourself in the mirror and think of what YOU can do! Be a bit more respectful of other's talent!

[@xXxSW33TH34RTxXx]

And who are you to say that someone has to be someone special to criticize? Anyone is allowed to criticize anything. Particularly things in the public domain.

[@dancer4life425]

thankyou, just what i was thinking lol

[@LifeOfABean101]

Her expressions are PRICELESS....

[@LupeJelena]

Flawless! Go Miko!

[@MiraLouise]

She has improved so much from when she was 13! She is a lot more graceful. Such an amazing dancer

[@crunchybubblewrap]

oh! you've seen her old one!

[@haleylandry7791]

Absolute perfection.

[@andreaferre6705]

Too much perfection in 3 minutes.

[@ashleymui4520]

She is... an angel.

[@luisdominguez2265]

+Ashley Mui hablas ingles o español

[@paulettemorrison6544]

I understand why she has changed careers. It's a great loss for the ballet world, because she is so brilliant, but she has already given so many years to ballet, and she has another life to live now.

[@AbiSheppard]

This is stunning and gorgeous technique but I definitely think she's decreased in the stunning artistry that she was capable of when she was younger - I came straight from the same variation but doing it when she was 12 or 13... the technique may not have been as sound but she had a certain way of moving her eyes, head and arms that just aren't there anymore :(

[@erikachan8870]

I remember after watching her perform her third performance at Alonzo lines ballet she quickly grabbed a water bottle and chugged it. I think deep down inside she wanted some strawberries n cheese on that table but she looked passed it and continued practicing her pirouettes even after the performance. Ppl don't understand the pain and dedication she has. My god!

[@erikachan8870]

Not saying she doesn't eat but after a killer performance I would like myself a glass of red wine n look at the flowers I got. LOL

[@hhafan]

I read from an interview somewhere that the only carbs she eats every day are muesli at breakfast. I just can't imagine a life without rice or pasta or potatoes, I don't understand where she gets all that energy from to dance so much!

[@chan-ci6qo]

バレエ学校育ちじゃなくてお教室育ちっていうのが驚き 相当努力したんだろうけど、天性の才能ってあるんだなって感じる 欲を言えばロイヤルで活躍してほしかった

[@kamilareeder1493]

WHy were we so critical back then, I can't believe she has already retired

[@icarrus4u]

WOW!! You're amazing and very precise!!

[@basmathkhokhar4735]

Such a talented dancer the ballet world has lost a magnificent dancer

[@Snezzleify]

Lost? Something happen?

[@ekaterinamikhaltsova5902]

@@Snezzleify She quit dancing.

[@picardy7488]

@@Snezzleify She went to medical school but teaches occasionally

[@surfwaycorp1198]

I like her dancing style and technique

[@PrincessNyema]

She needs to watch Svetlana Zakharova perform Black Swan. She knows how to smile without looking so sweet.

[@ersteerste]

her performance is more about sport rather than ballet, she lacks artistry so much. but maybe it's due to her age...

[@adrid6187]

Soo amazing! I'm learning this now, and it's incredible that she can do this without falling😂😂

[@karennoble1168]

Very beautiful performance, so precise, Miko.

[@inaj0001]

those arms =love

[@annatumanova9740]

Обожаю исполнение это девушки💓💞💓💞💓💞💓💞👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@inshallamiami]

Hahahah kill any Ukrainians lately?

[@Queenmaya1]

Absolutely Stunning 🙌👏👏👏

[@gracielaweimer7845]

Que belleza,muy buen trabajo,es un encanto,felicidades!!

[@西山イツキ]

かっこいい……

[@mathildelambert744]

Miko you are an incredible dancer but i think that now you should stop doing competitions and try a famous ballet company where you will learn more and more. But i think you're dancing is beautiful otherwise. I am not here to judge you its just an frendly advice, :)

[@quetzalcoatltopiltzin2423]

Bad comments come from ballerinas who 20 years after starting at ballet can't do what Miko does, she is perfect. Or may it comes fro people that has never danced ballet.

[@giuliorenzobighin8165]

Ottima la fibrillazione dei passi sulle punte in eundo veloce della ballerina e la loro perfetta riconduzione all'euritmia melodica. Ottime le pose figurali assunte nel balletto anche in piena fase esecutiva. Ottimo il senso del continuum dato alla pièce danzante.Molto brava.Bighin Giulio Renzo. 😊😊😊

[@Zentropy8]

Stunning. I watch this over and over. The only other swan I like as much is Natalia Makarova. It's wonderful how much Miko has grown in strength, balance, musicality, and artistry, in just a few years.

[@moushka2692]

Incredible to see her give this up! She must be in her mid-twenties now. I hope she’s happy with her new career path.

[@isabellalacefield6446]

I just started ballet and I probably won't be en pointe too im 16 so by the time I'm able to do stuff like this I'll probably be in my twenties and it won't be as cool

[@maraneumann5060]

whatever kind of water shes drinking ill have!!! ;D haha its amazing how fast you have improved comparing this to the black swan variation you did when you were 13! crazy! your so good you remind me of Svetlana Zakarova a little bit in the way that everyone can see that you were specifically put on this planet to be a ballerina.

[@bravenewworld84]

Mesmerizing...

[@laylahhh2803]

If your here from focus dance and gymnastics heres when the dance starts 0:24

[@femaletrumpet02]

Very Graceful and Talented dancer you are, Miko. Keep up the Good Work!

[@Scandilady]

Lovely angel dancing, spasiba.

[@Anastasia-sb4hr]

OMG I just realized that this is Miko from First Position. Holy shit she's sl much beautifuller and stronger now.

[@29psalm]

she dances from her heart!

[@ElizabethCroghan]

are you guys kidding me this girl is unreal no critique. perfection

[@alejimenez76]

really good, a strong dance!! congrats....!! when you became older you can show the evil spirit or Odile but ,for now, brava!!!!!

[@ezbayt2616]

I don't know much about ballet but this is the most elegant and beautiful i have seen.

[@dankmeme1315]

She executes the moves so perfectly it's just she doesn't have "the black swan" but I wish I had her technique OMG

[@s0natagrl]

I named my kitty Miko after you :)

[@Coucou16]

素晴らしい…

[@JennyAngel93]

You are so beautiful and talented, and you always loook so happy while dancing :)

[@ayasode4087]

I don't understand why she just keeps participating in competitions. She went to Verna and Lausanne already... I think it's time for her to improve herself as a person. Her black swan is technically amazing for 16 year-old but artistically empty. What she needs now is to experience a normal school life rather than another ballet competition.

[@martinapollard5456]

Okay whoever said perfection doesn't exist is clearly out of their god damn minds.

[@thatjuly9th]

Wow omg, I can't even say how incredible she is, she has everything to be a prima ballerina and you can totally see she was born for this, SHE IS BEAUTIFUL WOW

[@labigtyme12]

Simply Breathtaking .... WOW! Nothing but an AMAZING performance ... Congrats Miko!

[@ellie5636]

You gotta hand it to her, her port de bras is pretty flawless

[@sagantobias2425]

My god she is the definition of the perfect ballerina to me. So amazing.

[@violsp7036]

Я могу смотреть бесконечно как она танцует, это невероятное изящество и грация, вот она идеальная балерина, маленькая, изящная, легкая.

[@magorzataolewinska8163]

So many years so good!

[@Tellie021]

I don’t think she technically improves so much, she was already pretty amazing. But artistically speaking it is just completely different. She control her stress much better, we can feel her involvement in the role, her love for dance, and a much greater maturity ! Miko you are on a runway to the stars of Ballet !

[@speteydog2260]

wow she really improved from age 13.

[@HomemadeVideos748]

Miko, actualmente dónde estás bailando? En qué compañía?

[@mariepeguilhan4509]

i do not know her personally but after first seeing her in First Position and to watch where she has come to amazes me. I am proud of this young lady

[@flavia8076]

Muito linda Miko!! belíssima interpretação, musicalidade,equilíbrio,giros e port de brás.

[@iamhere233]

What is this???? Where does she come from???? Oh my goodness!!! This artist is amazing!!!

[@JaimeAOrrego4Dance]

AMAZING!!!! you have grown so much over the past few years, extremely mature, dynamic and extremely talented keep it up!!!!

[@sabineschett6277]

So schön ❣️

[@Tigerheiress]

why is this better than the professional version

[@rarepepe6617]

because your expectations are lower

[@XPD154able]

Guys if she needs criticizing then shes gonna receive it from her coach shes never gonna see your comments anyway

[@sophiefournier6716]

Flawless

[@floatingoncloud91]

After 2 years, watching this again has no effect on my initial opinion. This still an impeccably incredible performance.

[@rosepena712]

She dances so gracefully, she flows like water!

[@atwilightlife]

Technique & presentation was flawless! You have grown into a beautiful ballerina! Again, congratulations on your win - it is deserved!

[@Lemon_and_AB]

Breathtaking! You captured the character of Odile and gave a flawless performance. Everything flowed perfectly and you were stunning! Bravo!