Technique Talk: Analyzing Dewdrop | Ballet From a Coach's Perspective | Kathryn Morgan

Welcome back to another "Technique Talk" where we analyzing ballet from the coach's perspective. This is how I would coach and correct a dancer if I was in the front of the room. Hopefully I give you more technique, alignment, and artistry insights. Let me know what other ballets you want me to analyze!
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I am a former soloist with the New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet. When I was a young student, I was always looking for insights into the ballet world and how to improve my dancing as well as beauty and lifestyle tips. Now that I am a professional, it is my turn to share.
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[@stacnkev88]

Thank you, this is a perfect example of what we have been telling our students; who look at us like “huh??”, that even the best top dancers (and you are a beautiful dancer) still get coaching and continually work on all areas of their artistry and technique. Tell Chris we will eventually get back to his adult class, but I got a herniated disc (doing gardening, not a double saut de basque to the knee with a huge cambre back like I am telling everyone… lol)

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! And I will! Feel better!

[@agathaknive3321]

I love footage of you dancing so much!!

[@juliannefowler150]

I love that you are so brave to critique your performance publicly. This is very hard to do for everyone. But self critique is one of the best ways to learn. You are a perfect role model. I hope I can learn to do this for myself. I always think I’m correct and find out later that I practiced wrong. Any tips are appreciated! Thanks for any responses.

[@kathryn_morgan]

It's so hard to look at yourself objectively. It takes a lot of time!

[@juliannefowler150]

@@kathryn_morgan Thanks for your encouragement. I’ll keep at it! Love you!

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

I always thought of it as the opposite. Most people are super self-critical, but not a good and constructive way. I like this because it's constructive and still positive.

[@MarieClaude]

Dancers have such a connection and self-awareness with their bodies, it is fascinating. Being able to notice and eventually correct that your arm is slightly too high or leg slightly turned in…I know that is a “normal” part of your job, but it blows my mind! I’m happy if I can get up a flight of stairs without tripping! Amazing!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@MolissaSmithy]

That blouse and blazer is giving off Mary Poppins vibes. Love it! Your always gorgeous and classy

[@shespeex8413]

I love this video so much, and I wonder how this variation feels differently in your new shoes from your fitting with Josephine? I would love to see a second studio run and you dancing, then reviewing your changes as we all prepare for this year’s Nutcracker season.

[@Amy-gq7ft]

I think these are really interesting. I saw Swan Lake on Friday, and I found myself saying to the black swan, acknowledge the people on stage with you, acknowledge Rothbart. I remembered your commentary.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Yes! Amazing!

[@katewalker6951]

That was absolutely fascinating. I would love to see a similar technical commentary on your recent Giselle video, which was beautiful. 😊

[@kathryn_morgan]

I will work on that! Thank you!

[@KayoEll]

My first ever skating program was to this music, heavily edited and spliced, obviously, since we weren't allowed to have programs nearly that long. My coach really tried to dissuade me from using the music because it was "Christmas music." I told her that actually, the music itself was first performed by Tchaikovsky in the summer. What a know-it-all little 10 year old I was! I can't even imagine how or why I knew that at 10 -- it was 5 years before the world wide web was born, and 10 years before the first search engine was released -- it's not as though I could just search it Google My coach was an angel for putting up with a tween who had to intellectually challenge people's preconceived notions.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Amazing! I love it!

[@getnetball]

Love this for the incredible insights. Inspiring performance too 👏

[@bellisimabaker2841]

I love all your videos! Been watching you for years!

[@bellisimabaker2841]

I love Balanchine. I learned it all from you! I have some dance videos on my channel if you ever have some time and would like to watch them. I know you are very busy. Again love you!

[@kassandra0]

This was so interesting to watch! Watching this I realized I also tend to put my arms too high….

[@rejoicensing]

Love these talks helps me with my teaching!

[@crisposong]

would love to see more videos like this!! i’m a ballroom dancer and learning so much about how to watch my own videos from you - you’re so good at modeling critique and compassion for yourself ❤️

[@BoazsCrown222]

I love the bend in your back. It’s the details that separate dancers 🙌🏻💗

[@lyndabethcave3835]

Love these technique talks even though I know very little about ballet, they're still fascinating. I'd be thrilled to see any with Romeo and Juliet or recent stuff!

[@dreamsend4072]

Unrelated to the video, which was super interesting and easy to understand as a hobbyist/non-dancer, but where did you get your cream blouse for the Mary Poppins costume? I love it!

[@KittyHurryUp]

Thank you Kathryn, I learned a lot and love the part with “dili dili di, I’m cute, Dili Dili di, I’m cute 😂”

[@coppelia84211]

This is amazing! I love this new style where you analyze technique. Will you please do your dream scene variations video? Also if dew drop is a leftie are they allowed to do all the turns to the left?

[@alexliu5595]

These videos are so interesting! Being trained in Balanchine myself (though I live in France), I find it really interesting to get these technique tips that helps being more self-conscious, especially when working on variations... And I love your Dewdrop!

[@aly.zhang.]

I love this entire video, but just want to say your English accent is adorable and amazing!!

[@Ms.Opinionated]

Q- are you still friends with dancers from NYCB? Love Wendy Whelon documentary! One Love ❤️

[@vivianfiala3799]

Hey Kathryn! I have a special request. I’m 15, I’ve been dancing my whole life, and it’s my absolute passion I’m completely in love with it. I’ve been at a small studio in Alabama for a while and I figure it’s time to start moving up in the world. Excitingly, I’ve decided to begin that process by auditioning for Mobile Ballet!! Could you talk about your time there, and what your experience was like? I’ve done a lot of research but still would like to know from you! I will tell you, I was completely flabbergasted when I found out you grew up there!! Love you so much, your literally my dance mom!❤

[@thesparkypilot]

How are things coming along?

[@SuperMaraai]

Love love love love it all when you do these! Thank you so much 🤩🤩🤩

[@littlebumgorf]

Omg the accent was so adorable

[@laylaa2811]

Can you please do a barre class for at home like sleeping beauty on this music i love the nutcracker😍

[@claireguillon7596]

YESSSS to the technique insights of your other performance videos please! That's so interesting!

[@vcarrollhome]

Yes please, love this analysis.

[@roybart25]

This is a revelation. Especially when we you have two identical steps in a row and you allow us to compare the first ( less than ideal) and second (correct). I am a LONG time Balanchine lover but have never seen a presentation like this. Thank you!

[@kathryn_morgan]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@Sophiesdays]

Do you happen to know the name of those turns at the 5:00 minute mark?

[@Smart_with_style]

tee dee dee dee I'm cute🎵 tee dee dee dee I'm cute 🎶

[@kathryn_morgan]

YEPPP.

[@kristinarichardson928]

So beautiful! Love to see Romeo & Juliet too!!!

[@moondustangel889]

This is so cool we need more of these for sure. Maybe you can do this for some of your students videos too if you have those.

[@brianne9]

I love this. You look lovely, but it is great to see the slow-mo breakdown and areas where even the pros can improve. I would love to see this done with other rehearsal videos, moreso than performance videos. Mainly because I want the performances to remain celebrated accomplishments that are the result of all this hard work.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Absolutely! I will definitely keep this series going!

[@palomaizabela4261]

I do oriental dancing and found your analysis here still super helpful for improving my own dance :) This was fantastic, thank you as always for your dedication and sharing your expertise with us :)

[@giuselo]

That’s a good British accent! 👏🏻

[@tjasatominc2192]

Thank you❤ can you also post technique talk of other solos🥰

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Hearing you critique yourself is absolutely fascinating! You're helping to educate and inspire a lot of people, including non-dancers, who should be impressed that you are willing to analyze your own performance for constructive criticism. Keep up the awesome work! 😍

[@cscmaria1331]

her lazy arabesque is my best one

[@brendastevens9077]

I Love your arms. My arms are always too high according to my current teacher. I danced Balanchine as a kid, and didn't know until my teacher pointed it out to me. Personally I Love the height of your arms. Why are you trying to change it?😍

[@Sophiesdays]

Do you happen to know the name of the turns at 5:00 min mark? I think they’re so beautiful and I want to try to learn them but I don’t have much ballet experience

[@mortifera123]

I'm so curious as to why this role in particular has so many options allowed for the dancer. Is it because it's a principal role that should showcase virtuosity? Or is it because it's performed so often that you're allowed to have more variations in performance style? Are there other roles that similarly allow dancer's choice for the original choreography?

[@rln212]

LOVE these videos SO MUCH! They are so helpful in making me understand correct technique!!!

[@peachiethecat]

These are really helpful! Thanks!

[@TresTaylor]

LOVED this video format !! More please !!!

[@felicityengel8812]

Love these style of videos!! Please do more

[@kathryn_morgan]

Absolutely!

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

Thank you, Katie. I find watching your technical coaching really helps me at my Silver Swans class xxxx

[@adharalynx5356]

This is great! Can't wait for more.

[@Grace-r9v2k]

yes romeo please

[@carjhb]

Thank you so much! this is phenomenal! Love your costume and English accent!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thanks Carla!

[@hannahringel4892]

Your outfit is gorgeous 😍

[@adey88splace]

This is one of the best dance pieces I have seen in ballet. Thanks!

[@martyjones5750]

This was marvelous just to watch ! Thank you Katie… I loved every second! You and Chris looked so cute!❤

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@AJShiningThreads]

Brilliant!! More like this

[@lauragrace6641]

Off topic but your British accent was so good!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Haha thanks! SUPER helpful in a career as a ballet dancer haha (kidding)

[@lauragrace6641]

@kathryn Morgan I know right! 😆

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Katie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄