Miko Fogarty, 16, Moscow IBC, Gold Medalist - Paquita -

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

[@klawmaddawg6061]

Her port de bras is exquisite. So graceful and effortless, you dance like a principal already.

[@alexandriacantu111]

You can hear the crowd/photographers taking pictures of her everytime she stops. "Click, click, click"

[@lukmandjuliantoro2679]

Keluasan gerak yg serasi indah dilihat pas

[@plo3168]

her control is amazing. slow is hard but she hits every single music spot right on.

[@jewel7784]

she is STUNNING. it is so obvious she was born to do this, she has raw talent.

[@laurenelizabeth289]

the 41 people who gave this a thumbs down must know nothing about ballet because this girl is amazinggggg

[@EVZYL]

+lauren Stephens They're just envious.

[@laurenelizabeth289]

so true! miko is amazing

[@tellabone13]

I dont think those who gave thumbs down think she is bad. I think they gave thumbs down for another reason.

[@Penzie717]

@@tellabone13 May I know why, if you don't mind me asking

[@pascalegrenierballet1140]

I agree with you!

[@angelicaburgos6174]

This is my favorite paquita forever and ever. I can't even understand how 50 ignorant people could dislike this.

[@maggiefogarty-harnish9667]

+Angelica Burgos same i love the way miko interpertates it

[@rikaragandan6269]

Update: It's 118 people now 😑

[@toticustv1556]

Rika _ draws sad isn’t it.

[@luizamariadealmeida2323]

Which paquita is this?

[@sarahlou40]

I agree. They must be dumb

[@whiteRaaabbit]

shes one of the very few who are able to show that much emotions through their dancing, especially her facial expressions are ALWAYS perfectly matched to the variation and the character she's dancing so i will never understand why you see her as an emotionless dancer ..

[@Sydluvballet]

That tutu was gorgeous! And her variation, flawless of course! How could someone dislike this?

[@ellenmango1]

Her artistry, technique, and emotion...wow

[@petertotaro1128]

BEAUTIFUL! Miko you have all the wonderful, and most sensational, where-with-all, to show the world how beautiful the ballet can be! I know you are striking to be a PH D medical Doctor! Good luck with your professional career! I will be watching your progress over the years! I only hope I’m still around to see that because I’m in my eight decade! As I lost my Sweetheart after 62 years of marriage, approximately a year ago! she also enjoyed watching you perform on KZbin, along with I! Thanks a million for your superb dancing for the world to enjoy!

[@TheKirbyyay]

Congratulations Miko! My daughter and I have been following you since first position. My daughter is 9yo and is focused on becoming a professional ballerina and you are her idol. She asks me to search you tube every week for any new videos of you. Thanks to your mum for always posting and helping to keep my daughter inspired. We wish you great success and can't wait for the day we do the you tube search and you announce which company you have been accepted into. All the sacrificies you are making are paying off, you are beautiful to watch.

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

@Forrest Buehler No it's not. She was unhappy and no longer enjoyed it. She was right to quit. She's happy in her new life as a medical student. Good for her, I say.

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

@Forrest Buehler Yeah I get that but she was so miserable and plagued by injuries, her quitting was for the best. She's done an inspirational TED talk about how her injuries actually led to her interest in medicine, and how sometimes when you think a door has closed a new one is opening. She seems so much happier now and I'm sure she'll be a great doctor. In the meantime we can still watch her lovely videos.

[@user-pg3de9qx8d]

So, how's your daughter now? Did she become a professional dancer in the end?

[@enchantingandethereal]

so did your daughter end up doing ballet professionally?

[@anniyysh]

Did your daughter end up dancing?

[@elisanaufel]

I love when he says "pitipa"

[@lorentzk]

Pétit pas

[@ayna2384]

Krisztina Lorentz No, it’s the name of the choreographer: Marius Petipa

[@svetlanaboldin8671]

Bravo!!! I am Russian and saw many classic balerinas, but Miko is such a talented, high level performer in her young age - it is just magnificent!!! My favorite is her Esmeralda... I belive her version is the best 👏👏👏

[@orchidisle1]

This is breathtaking because the music and choreography and this beautiful amazing wonderful dancer all blend so well. It is a mesmerizing performance! The use of flowing port de bras and the controlled transitions are just so beautiful, as a former baller dancer I look on admiringly.

[@TheVerveIndex]

Beautiful, Miko. And your port au bras is stunningly beautiful. Were this during an actual full performance of "Paquita" the audience would be going crazy. Keep your wonderful work going strong (even though with this kind of evidence it's clear there's no need for me to say it). Your love, dedication, artistry and work ethic are very much appreciated.

[@jennieflores6906]

Every time I see this clip, she makes me sigh it's so beautifully done and with great sentiment.

[@lula4047]

I don’t know much about ballet but she is just so elegant and delicate and my favorite.

[@jacquescheng2054]

2021still watching Miko ! Love her performance as always !

[@TheSunlitLeaf]

As innocent and fragile as a bird...wonderful :D

[@MiraLouise]

she is unbelievably graceful!

[@nevroth]

Well earned. She's so lucky to have parents who can afford to take her to these competitions.

[@1hamesc]

Her performances are always a joy to watch.

[@natipapaleo1]

Perfect port de bras, her entrance was impeccable, so refined in each move!

[@socallove]

Miko come dance this at my wedding lol. Gorgeous, amazing, beautiful performance. After watching Miko, it's hard to watch anyone else, even some seasoned professionals! Bravo

[@cleoneko]

The best I've seen, just perfect!

[@gawaling1287]

Oh those glorious ports de bras!

[@Ben-my2wz]

Saw miko in First Position and I knew she will be one of the greats in Ballet

[@sophielane5086]

She always has the best, most gorgeous costumes!

[@lisa8220]

Spellbinding. No doubt about this performance winning a gold metal at IBC. What joy to be able to see it here. I had better put this on a playlist, for sure!

[@EyesofLight108]

She has made so much progress this year - It's amazing! Beautiful job!

[@randomusername429]

Just those chaine turns alone were gorgeous! This dance is amazing! You are so wonderful and I cannot imagine the time you must have put into your craft.

[@WTYXWinXuan]

This is just too beautiful. My new favorite of Miko.

[@eri137]

It's such a joy to watch her!

[@katerinakat8133]

Lovely, and she has the most beautiful costumes I have ever seen.

[@EmEnz1]

Truly BEAUTIFUL.

[@emilya.7058]

I love how you hear all the photographers' cameras snap when she hits a pose:) such a gorgeous dancer, one of the best inspirations yet!

[@michkay1]

Oh my goodness, she's grown up so beautifully since First Position! Such a beautiful young lady and dancer!

[@alissaa]

Wow. Miko grew really fast. I watched the Grand Prix movie and she was so small. She is such a great dancer

[@cakt410]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@maedayu1]

Miko I am your biggest fan! I love how you dance gracefully...you just have it all! Ganbatte! Love you! x

[@user-ys8rt2xo7s]

She is the epitome of grace, elegance, artistry.. Pure perfection..

[@nikkeh299]

beautiful, graceful and elegant!

[@pediatrapaola]

congrats you so improved .your teacher paly was an amazing dancer ,one of the greatest technicians i saw ever ,l still remember when saw her with moscow classical ballet in many occasions you lucky having her as coach.

[@lunarose1660]

For anyone wondering this is the paquita wedding variation. There are multiple different paquita variations.

[@jewelmarkess]

I was wondering about it as I've seen several videos of the VBA graduation performances that featured the last act of Paquita, and couldn't find it. But then I read your comment and also found a couple of videos that list all of the 11 or 12 possibilities for the variations.

[@sophiaalyssadivinagracia7306]

*_The 121 people giving this video a thumbs down must have been watching the video upside down._* *P.S*~ _Watch Miko Fogartry's esmeralda performance. It was my favorite of all. 💜 it..._

[@littlefishiesinthese]

That was amazing miko! Good job! Congratulations, I think you're gold medal was well deserved!

[@Theyoats]

Beautiful expression and I just love the smoothness and security. What talent!

[@hunnybean269]

She's like a pretty doll

[@nicoleprefontaine1349]

Congrats Miko! You're tutu is beautiful and your dancing is stunning!

[@sarazervanov]

Beautiful, Miko... good job

[@ankontini]

Sensational! Accurate, musical, powerful! Fantastic! Ballet would greately benefit if she would join the Marinsky.

[@katieceniza-levine3874]

I saw First Position! Great movie. Watch it all the time!

[@andalucia213]

Miko Fogarty is graceful, terrific, abd beautiful! lets see if this comment can get 1,000 thumbs up!

[@vanillacupcake4743]

Lol nope the actual video has 2k

[@Beautyandlearn1o1]

Stunning Miko!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jessica0878]

you're freaking perfect

[@atwilightlife]

Flawless & amazing! You make it look effortless and that is magnificent!

[@emilychun7140]

I love your dancing! You are my inspiration

[@karahammond]

I love the music for this variation.

[@stine20101]

Wow! Wonderful performance! In the past for me she was just a technical good and flexible ballerina like many others... but she improved a lot and now starts to be a real artist!!!

[@sandiesafian9361]

The epitome of grace and beauty!

[@gustavoribeiro5410]

So lovely !!!

[@Ikima83]

What!? Even watching this not live but on youtube, her performance still conveys loads of emotions! Well in my opinion, that is ...

[@sophieqin4422]

Le best dancer who danced this variation is you for sure!

[@SofiaFragoso]

Congratulations Miko!

[@Beam261]

Miko is so beautiful and dances with such maturity, it is lovely to watch :)

[@TheJaxter55]

Breathtaking technically and artistically!

[@elenacool6611]

Чудо , браво!^

[@MomoHasMuffins]

haha my internet is so slow right now and it's mostly annoying but sometimes the video glitches at these perfectly awesome poses XD

[@orangesodify]

so beautiful! Your technique and artistry are amazing! :)

[@lynnearlyriser]

2018 and Miko’s Paquita is still the best in competition.

[@fashion11040]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@HomemadeVideos748]

Hermoso Miko!! Adoré su movimientos gráciles,perfectos. El vestido es divino.

[@dawnkettler8750]

I love Miko!

[@RUSIKful]

Какая она молодец! Она сейчас создает историю балета будущего! Швейцария может смело ею гордиться! Well done! You are amazing!

[@jewelmarkess]

Какую историю балета она создаёт, когда она сейчас учится в университете и думает стать врачём? Она бросила балет после года в кордебалете в Бирмингеме.

[@anastasijafelsenheimer]

she is soo graceful♡

[@daintydracy]

Bravo! She really had tons of improvement within the last year. Congrats on the gold medal!!

[@svetlanazotina515]

Beautiful dancer!

[@Tellie021]

My god, this routine is so right for her !

[@jamarcusfraser6790]

This was beautiful.

[@siamesebunny]

Wow Miko your costume is......GORGEOUS!!!

[@adawkins5678]

ughhh SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! did anyone else freak out when the lady walked in front of the camera even though it was the end of her dance hahaha

[@AyeshaFaines]

Wow, she has improved tremendously over the last few years...

[@annaaaleigh]

I saw you perform at Penrod this weekend, you're so talented. You gave me goosebumps!

[@ellulii841]

Amazing! And the dress was so beautiful

[@strawberry7883]

Love you miko.

[@DanceAndMoreStore]

Your port de bras have improved so much over the years! Brava!

[@alejimenez76]

wonderfull!!! simply wonderfull......a world level star!

[@electraambrosia]

She is truly amazing. I hope she becomes principal one day.

[@SchottenbauerVideos]

Congratulations!

[@ctk14]

Sensational!!!!

[@TangoyDanza_Ecuador]

Super control de su movimiento. Maravillosa!

[@geeklinggirl]

Ok but that thumbnail is gorgeous. ❤️❤️

[@brunac5945]

she is incredible but, her arm lines are the best I’ve ever seen

[@huixue4411]

There are many nice things about Miko's dancing. But her hands and arms are especially lovely.

[@chloemadeleinevandermeulen7918]

Can't believe she has quit dancing! So sad. She was so beautiful...

[@jewelmarkess]

I'd imagine that after winning so many competitions dancing principal dancers' and soloist variations being in corps felt very different. Now, she says she had been losing passion for dancing for a while, so it could be that she just burned out.

[@miacozby5700]

She is an absolutely beautiful dancer. She's wearing gaynors which look gorgeous on her feet. It's good to see other people wearing those because all those rumors saying how bad they are for you really isn't true.

[@strawbself]

Great job Miko!!(:

[@saltyblonde09]

Wow, amazing. I am stunned.

[@easytoslip]

amazing!

[@joana7497]

like it a LOT