Improve Your Pointe Work Faster | Kathryn Morgan

[@sophialecompte8521]

Can you please do a video on how to strengthen your ankles

[@jankoraven]

"It takes longer to rush" GREAT statement! Good thing to remind yourself (and myself!) of!

[@LisaMichele]

I love how you repeat "Don't do it at home!!!" about a hundred times :) :) :) You know that's the first thing every little girl wants to do (and probably will no matter what they're told). Amazing advice as always! Also, I wanted to say that you have so much talent and such a bright future in whatever you decide to do. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you, Katie! xo

[@turduckenwrath6110]

Margit Vimercati Sanseverino me too- broke my ankle trying to soutenu

[@amelooloo]

my ballet school locked our pointe shoes up for the first year that we had them so we couldn't practice without supervision. i hated it but it probably saved me from injuries!

[@randommoments1074]

Wish my teacher is watch this. She always puts students on pointe whether they are ready or not and a lot of girls really struggle with pointe because of this. I feel that you should at least be 11years old to get on pointe but theres this girls who 9 and just got on pointe. Lucky I researched about pointe before I went on pointe so when I did I was educated and I wasn't has hard. Two weeks after you get pointe shoes my teacher start doing Pirouette when we are not ready.Its really annoying.

[@RollOverBeethoven63]

Random Moments damn ow I was 14 before I went on pointe 9 or even 11 seems to young your feet are still growing then *cringes because ow*

[@randommoments1074]

RollOverBeethoven63 I know. Poor girl.

[@randommoments1074]

Anne Harrison , that's good😄. Yeah, we really do reliy on our teacher. we trust that they know what they are doing but sometimes they can be worng and that's sad. sometimes we need to be smart and take matters into our own hands. Example, I researched about pointe and when I went on pointe I felt ready unlike other girls so sturrgle. Keep up the good work and I hope your feet get better😀.

[@ellafontes679]

i have a growing problem and the doctors say i have bones of an 11 year old even though i’m almost 14 and i’m still waiting because the last thing i want is to get hurt so i have bones of an 11 year old so i’m waiting until i have bones of a 13 or 14 year old

[@lourdes5110]

Same I love my teacher but she has had girls go on pointe age 8

[@ellie5636]

oh lord, I was so bad at pointe work until I switched shoes and could properly get over my box o.o :D

[@isabellablaschak5878]

Oh my gosh same! My first pair, the vamp was to high, and the shank was to hard, the only reason my teacher approved those is because they fit my feet so well, and now, my current pair lasted for 2 weeks because my feet are to big now! 😂

[@brennadowney927]

Same! Until I found shoes I could get over and roll through I actually sucked lol.

[@lindaharrison3240]

I'm so glad you made this video. It seems like everyone is in such a hurry. It takes time to become a ballet dancer. As Darci Kistler said, "It's *years* of work." Years. It just takes time.

[@SlightlyAwesomeJess]

I'm so glad I found these videos! I took 2 years off pointe and I'm coming back very frustrated with how much strength I've lost, these videos are so motivating!

[@lucyflorence8733]

Thank you so much Kathryn, I am having my first pointe class tomorrow and I am really excited! I think these tips will really help me in the future ❤

[@mudpumpkin1217]

Good luck and have fun! Xx

[@nikkiar.1880]

Lucy Florence Good luck!! It will hurt and will be really difficult but gl

[@sophialecompte8521]

Lucy Florence good luck!!!🍀

[@lauraironkwe7749]

what’s ur update now

[@oliviacanovi8396]

This is my first year of pointe and I just wanted to say thank you for all these tips. I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now and pointe started and month ago. My teachers have told me how much I have improved.

[@photographedemode]

Your YT videos are the best for Ballet advice, thanks for sharing.

[@charosmith]

I assist with teaching basic Pointe and sometimes sub the class when the senior instructor is absent. I appreciate everything you shared. As I've never taken a Pointe class, I still do understand the principle of having a strong ballet technique. All that you have shared is what I explain to the young dancers. So it's wonderful to know that I am on track with really helping their growth. Thank you for this.

[@piros100]

I'm at home sick, binge watching your channel. Now I know what went wrong with my pointe work. My teacher wasn't consequent at all, sometimes we had to do very basic excercices, sometimes very difficut ones, even if we lacked proper preparation. Even though I did my best best, I did not feel successful. Now I will start again with another teacher.

[@makORmalonek]

Dear Katie, I love your videos, I would say though that not rolling on pointe is not always incorrect or cheating. In my country the Vaganova technique is prevalent and we are always supposed to jump right up on pointe.

[@awalker1750]

I'm not from Russia, but had Russian teachers growing up, and they always taught that way as well, springing not rolling.

[@notalot100]

I learn the Cecchetti method and it's the same, we don't really roll up much.

[@copiasrats]

Malonek my studio teaches Balanchine technique so I’m so used to rolling up XD

[@miarobbins5652]

yes! me as well. I also am learning the Cecchetti technique, and we are told to hop right up on pointe for every releve.

[@baileythompson8774]

I think she's just talking about releve

[@cardwellcom]

This is so helpful! I've had 2 teachers for pointe and one let some of us go into the centre for releves. Then the other teacher saw us and sent us straight back to the bar and I could tell that I had developed some bad habits from rushing to the centre.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

FASCINATING. Pointe work is like a miracle of beauty and arduous labor. Suzanne Farrell always wore her pointe shoes in class and in her book she describes how she left her pointe shoes on like comfortable slippers if sometimes she stayed at the theater before performance.

[@maggiephelps4712]

So I’m a student dancer and my recital is coming up. After that we are out for summer. When we come back in the fall I always feel so rusty and not how I was before. I really would love a video on how to stay motivated in the summer to stretch and exercise. And exercise classes to take at the gym that help with dance. I love your videos and your tips so much.

[@awesomesauce23]

My ballet studio has "pointe Wednesdays". We have to wear pointe shoes (or pre-pointe shoes), for at least half of barre. You are allowed to take them off if you would like, but it has strengthened me so much. Just once a week, 1 hour of barre, it is so amazing.

[@laylanahar]

Katryn - the 'rolling through the ball of the foot' has been a game changer for me. I'm an older adult beginner and I have a pretty bad bunion on one foot. I've been working on 'articulating every bone' - it's kind of hard with the problem foot but - the other day I felt my toes contact the floor in places that haven't touched the floor since I was little. I've gotten so much benefit from your videos.

[@teagan4605]

Hi! This summer, I will be attending the Saratoga Summer Dance Intensive. I have been so excited for my program that I have a countdown (19 days) and I have already started packing some items. to become mentally and physically prepared I stayed up VERY late one night finding the perfect videos and have created a playlist. When I watched your " Dance Intensive Tips" video I really enjoyed your personality. After finding your video I have non stop watched your videos. They have helped to improve the dancer and person that I am and plan to become. I love your videos so much and I just wanted to make your day by saying this. By the way, I know it has been more than a year since you posted this video, yet I still enjoy the tips and tricks you have chosen to share. Love you so much!!

[@samantha-we9xp]

I literally just got the invitation to begin pointe work earlier this week and I was so excited to practice my butt off at home, but this was so helpful and I now know that I should take my time and trust the process. Thank you Katy!!!

[@ellloueez]

one of my classes is an hour of barre then an hour in the centre & doing that first hour en pointe has made the world of difference! I then switch to flat shoes for the centre & I feel so much more sure of myself, like it's really improved my balance.

[@ellabuemviaje3320]

I trust her the most everytime I need help with ballet. Thanks for the tips! ❤❤ I never knew that doing barre work en pointes is harder. Glad I watched this.

[@emmahugeron8155]

Thank you so much for sharing your video. I'm a french dancer and eventhough technics tips are sometimes a little bit different from France, since I watch your video I improved a lot . Continu to share your passion, you are a wonderful dancer 💕

[@ginarae412]

Thanks to your videos, I'm inspired to actually take the time to strengthen my muscles and balance to go on point one day! At first I was impatient, and wanted to do it right way. But I realized the injuries that it could cause if I didn't take the actual time to prepare for it. Thanks Kayhryn!

[@savannahledford587]

Thank you so much Katie! I am currently on pre-pointe, but I just got approved for pointe! I love your KZbin channel! Thank you for all your amazing advice!❤️

[@SusannaPowers]

I've been on pointe for seven months after reprising my ballet studies, since quitting dance at my first studio due to a lack of opportunities, and I really appreciate this. I haven't been doing poorly en pointe, but since I've only been back to dancing for less than a year, I am not up to the level of even the younger girls at my studio. I'm definitely going to start doing a little pointe work everyday at home from now on

[@MariaHernandez-hj6lz]

Thank you for this. I am recently new to pointe, and everyone in my studio has been doing pointe for a lot longer, a lot of girls are even competing variations this year. So I feel really stressed and frustrated because I am not as technically advanced as they are, so thanks for the reminder dear that everything takes time. :)

[@lachicadelaire9942]

I'm 32 years old, AND my teacher Is relly relaxing with the point stuff. I love the way you explain. Thanks from Argentina. 😘

[@aoibhinquinn7310]

I'm an Irish dancer and your videos have helped me so much, thank you!

[@elsypie9834]

Over this year I have been following your tips and they helped me a lot! I have been dancing for four years and got on pointe in three, thanks to you my teachers have been telling me that my pointe work is much better than most of the girls in my class who have been on pointe for three. I even got to skip a level thanks to you! You don't know how much your videos and advice have helped me.

[@nicoleg843]

Theraband exercises help SO much. I got a theraband for christmas and have just been doing 10 minutes of exercises a day and my teachers already have seen a difference in my pointe work!

[@cierragroves9965]

Thank you so much for this video Kathryn. Just a note, it has recently been discovered that using the theraband to do releves, is pulling on your joint and when you push it through to pointe it's putting a lot of stress on your foot. Instead of using your theraband, try a ball. Again I loved this video and please keep uploading amazing and insightful content!

[@sophiegordon3743]

So glad I stumbled upon your channel! I'm currently in the process of sewing my first pair of pointe shoes (Nova Grishko made in Russia brand) so all of your videos are very helpful. My first pointe class is next Saturday so I'm trying to stick to my exercises to strengthen my feet and ankles as much as I can. Thank you!

[@TheFluteviolin]

Oh Kathryn, thank you soooo much for this video! I'm from Ukraine and we have problem with good teachers here... I learn so much from your videos and it gives me a lot of hope! Your advices are so valuable! Thank you for the idea of doing a barre in pointe shoes! Please keep going with such awesome videos! Warmly, Eugenia

[@pointeshoeperfect8268]

We have been on pointe for two months and just started going away from barre, and I short terms i suck. So I'm gonna start doing my own barre at home with them, and I also need ti start doing theraband stuff. Thanks for the tips! I'm going to try this

[@sloanewalker7758]

🙏🏻 I’ve been doing pointe for three years and I was very good until earlier this year when I broke my foot I basically lost all my strength and it’s so hard! This video helped a ton

[@lindseybruneman1106]

Hello Kathryn! I have been dancing for over ten years, I'm 14, and I'm going into pre point very soon. With nutcracker season, I didn't want to add another class to my hectic schedule. Now, I am definitely ready to commit to pre pointe. I've been doing excercises at home to strengthen my feet, and I know that you shouldn't go on pointe not ready. But, I was wondering if there were any tips you have to help strengthen more quickly, resulting in getting on pointe quicker? I'm not sure if you can, but I'd love to hear any advice you have! Thank you!

[@nikkiar.1880]

Lindsey Bruneman Idk if you can actually get them quicker, its more about...if you are ready if you dont have stretched feet and strong tondues en pointe you are done lol but if your feet are that strong i think you gonna be alright

[@kaeknows1087]

(I’m twelve) rolling through my feet slowly for a couple sets helped me gain my ankle strength so I could get on pointe last year

[@matean.5976]

@@kaeknows1087 I got on pointe about a month ago. Im so excited!😊

[@rachelk3718]

Eleves and, as she said, rolling through your feet. Foot and ankle strength are critical. I did tons of eleves while training to get on pointe (while watching tv or brushing my teeth). Your teacher should be able to tell when you’re ready. Keep working on strength and you’ll get there!

[@lily.renneker2503]

Hi! I was wondering if you had any tips on getting over your box? I have low arch and flat feet and I am not all the way over on one of my shoes. It make it harder to do turns and can't straighten my knees all the way without my ankles kicking back and not being over the box.

[@evelynchang9639]

CraftinLilElephant I have low arches as well and when I first got in pointe I wasn't getting up all the way either. It really helps to bend the shank in your pointe shoe more so that your arch does not have to push against the hard shoe as much. When you go up, just squeeze everything, your legs, calves, butt etc. Try plié ing in pointe and then straightening up while trying to remain over the box.

[@2kooldancin]

I used to have to cut out about half of my shank because I don't have the most beautiful arches. This helped create less resistance against my natural arch and allowed me to get over on my box. But be careful, you have to have very strong feet because you will not have as much support as you might think. Buena Suerte!

[@MariaTkl]

There are 3 things to consider! firstly are these pointe shoes right for you? it seems that many people don't know that almost every brand has a more or less lower vamp model ! then it is the strength! you have to build strength to be able to stand correctly ! third it is the amount of time you have spend on that specific pair.. i would recommend breaking the shank but try many slow releves through demi pointe (which will also help you strengthen)

[@irisdevine]

Lily.Renneker Same!! I really would love a video on this xx

[@jeralisgarcia8082]

Omg same!! My feet are literally as flat as the floor no exaggeration

[@nikop3571]

I ahve seen quite a few ballet videos in the past month. My newest obsession even though Im not a dancer. And there's something about you that makes you nicer to watch then all the other ballerinas. They are boring to watch. You have some kind of fluidity in the videos you have posted where you comment how you danced..other dancers looks like have an excellent techniques (i mean obviosuly, they are prima balerinas or whatever it;s called) but when I saw you dance it was more...natural. not forced. and very fluid.

[@Xesxs]

Kathyrn you are good! I love your form. The best I've seen on KZbin

[@TheTinFoilTiara]

I really enjoy your videos. As an adult dancer, my goal is to safely get en pointe someday. Your pre-pointe / theraband exercises are so helpful!

[@millyparker1328]

So true, it's so obvious who the girls are that come once a week and come twice. Just practice as much as you can and try not to have too long of a break. Even if you have a break over Christmas et PRACTICE otherwise you WILL regret it, so painful!

[@niamhd4546]

Thanks for the advice Katie, very helpful! Also you have the prettiest eyes, I'm so jealous haha :)

[@kathryn_morgan]

Awww thank you so much!

[@theempress1104]

I agree, you have the kind of eyes where any eye make up would look fabulous on you. Perfect for schmizing (smiling with eyes) 😊. I love eyeshadow so I totally idolize your eyes!!! Youre blessed. And I love your shows. I'm an aspiring ballerina but we didnt have the money when I was young. Now it is too late for me, but I love watching everything ballet, especially your shows coz it makes my inner ballerina happy

[@annalisetoma8936]

That's so pretty I really hope I get on pointe this year :D

[@annastenson1299]

I’m so excited! My teacher just told me I’m ready for pointe work and I’m getting the shoes in a few days😀

[@terpsiv8305]

thnak you so much for the advice katie!Ever since i started doing the theraban exersices and barre on point i really improved! love you so much!!!❤

[@rockandelic1313]

katie! I love your videos and I want to thank you for sharing us your professional experience and giving good quality info! I also want to ask you if you can make a video on how to do leaps and how to develop the strenght in legs for achieving all kind of leaps, please! :)

[@marzamic]

I got my pointe shoes when I was 11 and my teacher made my class walk around on pointe in the center on our very first class. I'm 13 now though and I've seen A LOT of improvement, even though I've never had the motivation to practice at home.

[@lunakat4434]

I live in a place where the brands of shoes that we have are limited so I'm worried about getting my first pair of shoes. This video has helped me though, and has set me into a good mindset. THANKS!!!!

[@lilsheep4643]

OH MY GOSH WELL FITTING POINTE SHOES ARE SO IMPORTANT LET ME TELL YOU! I've been dancing on pointe for years now and just in the past couple of years I've developed this problem where sometimes when I roll up into releve a tendon or something will shift in one of my toes and I come crashing down because of the sharp pain that this shift causes. I had no idea what I had changed to cause this to happen because I have never had this happen before but I finally realized what was going on watching this video. I wear Gaynor Mindens and I usually buy them online because I know what size fits me perfectly and can special order them but the last time I got a pair I went to the local dance store and bought them there because I needed shoes quickly. They didn't have shoes in my size with a high heel and hard shank so I got a low heel instead because, as stated before, I didn't have time to special order them. Because the heel was too low, I ended up unconciously skipping part of my roll through when rising up in order to keep my shoes from slipping off my feet. Because of this unconcious change in technique, I have been unable to really work on anything substantial for months now. I cannot stress this enough: please Please PLEASE do not think you can work with a pair of ill-fitting pointe shoes. It doesn't work like that. Also, shank strength is really important. I used to get cramps in my arches from wearing too soft a shank until I switched to hard shanks. Don't do that to yourself. Just get the righy shoes.

[@lizzymcgun]

your makeup looks so good , I love it 😍

[@mabelbuenopolisel5583]

I just love your channel so much ♡ I'm from Brazil and I'm starting to take ballet classes again this year. You're such an inspiration.

[@taniyahspencer]

I just got the okay to go up on pointe from my teacher, but I can't get my shoes for another three weeks. So excited ✨✨✨

[@randommoments1074]

Thanks for this video. Love your advice. Before watching this video I did your Pilates video 😄. I love it. Yesterday was the first time I did it and I'm sore today so it made today's Pilates even harder. Can't wait for more😁.

[@clarew.7471]

I was terrified of my pointe shoes when I started pointe work, but I switched from Capezio Avas to Grishko 2007 pros, and it made a huge difference. I am still nervous on pointe, but I feel so much safer in my Grishkos!

[@Lucy-gn8xq]

My joints have been popping sooo much. Can you do a video on that. This video was sooo helpful. Thanks soooo much Katie!

[@Nat-gq3un]

i am 11 and i take pointe classes but i am not on pointe and my teachers are wanting me to go on pointe at the end of this year so this year i am working extra hard and i think your tips will help

[@katya7495]

hey!! I've been on pointe for months and I can't do pirouettes still. I asked my teacher what she thought was holding me back and she said I had good technique but maybe it was a mental block. do you have any advice for getting over those?

[@pointeshoeperfect8268]

One thing I'm still working on is not being afraid to fall. I realized I'm holdijg myself back and falling out of turns because I'm afraid to fall. So what I do is right before I do a combination, I close my eyes and visualize myself doing it perfectly, then dance. I'm still not super good but that's why I'm here

[@pointeshoeperfect8268]

Lol just realised this is from a year ago oops

[@Lily-xr4yp]

If you are still having any trouble, I would recommend just doing a releve and then holding your pirouette position. Once your brain knows you can hold it, you might be able to turn. 😊

[@marzamic]

I've been on pointe for over a year and a half, still doing simple stuff and no pirouettes :/

[@mayaelizabeth461]

i have a mental block with pirouettes on pointe too and its really weird because i used to almost have a double on both sides but now i can barely do a single on either side 😔 i know these comments are old but i know we can all do this☺️ we got this💗🩰

[@allisonm8547]

I know I'm super late but thank you! I am pretty new to pointe and because of covid, my current only option is privates but they are expensive so I cant do very many. I have loved your channel because your videos help me practice safely at home!

[@emmminhah]

Thanks for this video, very helpful :) I have questions for your next Q&A, unless you're planning on a separate"getting en pointe for recreational dancers" -video. 1) Have you got specific bench marks you think a dancer should reach before considering pointe? How many relevees, how many pirouettes...? 2) How do you feel about soft blocks for feet strengthening for getting en pointe? 3) Is it good to do the latter part of your feet & pointe strengthening workout just going on demi-pointe in ballet shoes if you're not ready for pointe shoes yet, or will that teach your muscles and nervous system an incorrect movement pattern, and therefore best to leave the latter part for when you're actually in pointe shoes? Bonus question, any recommendations for adult beginner recreational dancers when it comes to upgrading to pointe? (Maybe just forget about it, leave it to the professionals... :D ) Thank you so much, this channel is amazing! Emma

[@renatadarriba]

Thanks for this video. Please do as many as you can about pointe work. It is so so helpful

[@user-if1wy2qi7o]

I needed this sooo much lol. I just came back from class and got a lot of compliments because my New Years resolution was to be better... at everything hehe

[@rachelrenaemusic]

Thank you so much for making these videos! They are so helpful! I have been struggling with promenades and was wondering if you had any tips on them. Thank you so much!!!!

[@o.r3306]

Thank you Kathryn! Im en pointe about a year and im still struggling a bit. I all ready stretch and strengthen my feet and work my core out at home, but ill try to do my barre exercises at home

[@beverlythebird5040]

Pointe work is my weakest in ballet. Thank you!

[@mackenzieboudreau9816]

Thanks for sharing your tips. Going to implement these right away.

[@annadwoinen1960]

Thank you Kathryn. Your advice is great. I’m going to use your tips in my pointe classes😊

[@gracel1847]

Do you have any tips for a dancer trying to get off of the barre en pointe? I want to start center work:)

[@stretchstrength9800]

Wonderful! I will have all my new pointe students watch this!

[@cheerwinetimes958]

Thank you! And I thank you for being honest, I admire that!

[@danceballetacro]

I have returned to pointe recently after two years. it is rough getting back but feels mentally right

[@rebeccajacobs8199]

Best advice and applies to everything in life!!

[@danceballetacro]

you are soooo wise! thank you for your videos!!

[@evelynrosecantu3355]

I used Capezio for almost my first full year of pointe, then switched to bloch and am completely in love

[@jessicabird1175]

The most helpful video on KZbin

[@katherinemarsh7429]

Developing strength in my feet is very appealing all right shall do

[@janelee3105]

OMG I am so glad that I am such a coward so I am not trying anything by myself because I'm so worried about injuries. By the way, If you haven't made one, would you make any videos for improving bad habits during dancing such as squeezing your toes during pointe in ballet slippers, rolling in your lips kind of things. Orrrr anybody please gimme the link if you've seen any videos from her about this issues!

[@lalaluvsballet618]

Could you do a video on raising money for intensives? Or scholarship suggestions for intensives?

[@copiasrats]

I’ve been begging my parents for a Thera band for Christmas and it looks like I’m going to be getting one! Can you do a video on stretching with a thera band?

[@cold.raviolis]

My teacher that graduated in Mannheim gave us all of that advice too. My other teacher that graduated from Vaganova just let us do whatever even though there were people who haven't even done ballet before. Wooooow...

[@Kuromiicrafts]

I do RAD ballet and we are taught to pop up for pirouettes and a few other things

[@EllaRose05]

Can you make more videos on what to do to prepare for pointe!!!

[@yukiannie666]

im not in ballet...though i want to learn...but im starting with simple foot works...since they help me in dancing....hiphop and little jazz

[@Tiiaho]

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much

[@NaomiSchulz]

you are so helpful and poised! You have such a regal heir!!! thanks for this!!!

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

I'm 15 and in my third year of pointe. I'm still terrified. I have anxiety. I just finished my intermediate exam a week ago (now advanced found) and stepping backwards on pointe is so scary. I love releves. But stepping up onto pointe, especially on one leg?? Ahhhh It's all in my head however - my teacher says I'm very strong. But I can't help it, it's so scary One thing I've realized helped is wiggling my toes when laying down in the pointe shoe. It helps me ground myself. I always feel like my pointe shoe is a thick box attached to my foot, so wiggling my toes makes me remember the pointe shoes are around my foot, not beneath it.

[@saramalmstrom7059]

Just a question from a bustier dancer: How can I help to eliminate or decrease the upper body movement while I'm dancing? Especially for performances when I can't wear my normal sports bra that helps during class?

[@saramalmstrom7059]

It doesn't hurt, I'm just aware of it and I want to feel supported while dancing and not bounce or anything.

[@colleenmethod9431]

Check your dance apparel store for options in specialty bras that fit under the leo. I do it for when I have to move books at work as they actually help my back to better. If they don't have an option - check your nearest department store for specialty bras that look similar in build to the ones in the dance shop.

[@saramalmstrom7059]

Awesome!! Thanks for the tip :)

[@saramalmstrom7059]

Thank you!! :)

[@isahaggarty6082]

Capezio Bratek Leo's are super supportive and come in tons of different styles and colors, they run about $40 I think, but it's totally worth every penny. :)

[@penelopeperez9558]

Yes please do more point advice videos👏❤️😍

[@LamLam-in1rg]

I love your videos a lot 🙏🏼😍😍

[@naiasamp4151]

Thank you so much I do pointe three days a week for two hours

[@sage-anisestarsong2478]

appreciate your experience and advice !!!

[@maddy995]

so I have a barre at home but doing any pointe work on my tile scares me because theres not as much friction. is there such thing as like a portable dance flooring? I only ever have one 30 minute pointe class per week and feel like I need to be practicing as much as possible but in a safe way.

[@demivellios7966]

What Is my life dot 2 dance

[@sharonreeve7509]

Please do a video on fondu en pointe. Having trouble doing this with one hand on the bar. I really appreciate your videos!

[@danielabraun4003]

Thank you for this video!!😆

[@nicoleg843]

YES! I needed this video!

[@carlyheartsdance]

I would just like to point out how pretty you look in that colour!! And great advice as always of course :)

[@susangi]

your videos are so helpful! I can't have my front leg straight when I'm in fifth position because of the shape of my legs, do you have any advice ( sorry if there are mistakes, I'm french)

[@arsenic3086]

I wanted to play Skyrim, but ended up here instead Still, it's quite interesting even though I don't know anything about ballet

[@julianakeller3474]

Were you in the corps at nycb? Or were you a principal dancer? Your channel is so amazing and so much help💖

[@kathryn_morgan]

I was a soloist. Thank you so much!

[@yzs2758]

Kathryn Morgan huh u was ? did you quit?

[@julia9818]

She had to, because of severe health issues. You can watch her video about her thyroid illness story and get more details.

[@estelle.paisley]

Thank you so much!!!!❤❤❤