Giselle Inspired Barre | Themed Ballet Class for Artistry | Intermediate Level | Kathryn Morgan

[@Chelsea_HHF]

I love the themed barres and centers! Please please please do a Nutcracker one! 🎀🩰🎄🍬

[@starmelodyelizabethb7380]

Yes please

[@avwel3827]

Following!😀🙏🙏

[@eintin8223]

I personally prefer Classic ones like this than Disney ones.. Don Quichotte, Swan Lake, and Giselle (this one) is my favorite so far. It really brings the real classic side of Ballet, and I do enjoy it way more. Thank you so much, and also looking forward for something like this!! something that we would actually learn in real ballet lesson :)

[@coppelia84211]

Same here. I also love the bluebird barre!

[@charlotte6154]

Quixote*

[@jasminrappleye]

Same! I love the classical themed Barre classes! Here's to hoping for a nutcracker one and a sleeping beauty one!

[@TeacherMichelleFS]

Thar's lovely!! Please, do one Nutcracker inspired, so we all can get into the Nutcracker Christmas mood!!

[@josiehair7428]

I enjoyed this Giselle themed class so so much!! I would love for you to do classes for any/many more ballets! Specifically maybe Midsummer, Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty!:)

[@isabelamoreira5088]

The whole time in my pre-professional career I wished to have a teacher like you. The dynamic yet detailed explanation of the difference in movement of one ballet to the other (like how the arms are different in Giselle than in Swan Lake). This class is great for that teachnique, thank you!

[@Lena-jb4pq]

By far my favorite barre you've ever done! It's so fun! I'm usually a much more rigid dancer, but your explanations for the softer port de bras helped me a ton. Thank you so much for the time you put into this!

[@dance1135]

Hooray - Giselle! A wonderful idea to focus on the port de bras. Your explanations concerning the artistry of my favorite ballet adds that extra depth. Carla Fracci is certainly smiling and approving! Thank you!

[@gtbabe06]

I love this.! can you do a Giselle pointe class for Beginners to Advance; possibly one that suits all levels, please.? I’m going to try to do this en pointe, maybe just some parts if I can’t do all of it.. & hopefully it will work on my turnout, strength, balance, and port de bras all in one.. my birthday is Thursday and I’m planning on trying to rent a studio so I can free flow dance and let out all my emotions & stress.. I’m still a beginner, but I feel like being able to take a few of your barres in a peaceful studio will give me more motivation and confidence to get used to being in a studio, since I’m only taking class at home.. tbh, I’ve never even touched Marley floors.. maybe I can get a floor at home soon, but right now, dance is honestly the only thing keeping me sane; my light at the end of the tunnel I reckon.. thank you so so much for the class.! It’s so incredibly appreciated.! btw, the vlogs had me lmaoooo🤣 when he was talking about how bad his mouth was on stage, dropping the freedom bombs, I’ve never related to something so much before😅😂

[@bellamywoodside5342]

thank you! I loved the emphasis on the difference of energy in neck/gaze/arms for Giselle vs. Swan Lake. This is my first class of your longer videos but I'll definitely be watching more and I love these specific notes on how to use the specifics of body gesture to help inform either character or intent. I loved the way the energy had to keep flowing to embody Giselle. tysym!

[@valeriebear2259]

keeping me inshape over my break thank you so much for what you do! i cannot afford studio classes so i have to take college classes to dance and am mostly self taught. I appreciate this so much

[@KH-sy3bv]

Another lovely barre, thank you! I have loved all the different themes you have done! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janeyannachicken9053]

I've got a little tip for people whose left side is/feels much worse than their right (left as a working leg not as strong/flexible, right as a supporting leg not as stable, coordination feels wonky, this stuff): For the last 8 or so classes I did at home, I started every exercise on the left. This helped, especially with more strength based stuff, since my left leg was fresher and thus didn't feel nearly as heavy and I could better use the correct muscles. From this, I gained confidence, since, obviously, my left side was much better than I'd thought! Eventually, I felt as confident with my left side as I used to feel with my right, while my right side began to feel a bit... off, because, you know, the brain strongly believes that the second side must be the weaker one. So I chose this as the moment to begin switching starting sides for every exercise. And now my brain is kinda confused and doesn't know which side to feel wonky on, so it all just feels pretty solid and stable. Sure, my left still isn't quite as good as my right, but I feel so confident in what I have. I'm no longer cramped when I do my left side. I no longer expect it to feel wonky and bad. I don't know if this would work for anybody else, but feel free to try it if you have a chance. I honestly don't quite know why it's commonplace to switch starting sides. Having a wonky side is mostly just a mindfuck. I mean, when your right side was at the level your left side is now, you still felt more confident with it than you ever felt with your left side, right? So.... If you try, let me know how it worked out :)

[@brendamackinnon3607]

I have been wishing for a Giselle theme class!! This is absolutely beautiful and you look so elegant in this white ensemble! Thank you so much! 😍🤍

[@rosestwelve3289]

I love these classes! They give me a boost that I need for actual in real life classes, so that when the introduce a new thing Ive already gotten a head start. Thank you!

[@emmaholman5890]

Kathryn, this Giselle ballet barre is perfect! I cannot wait to do it again and try out the Giselle center. :)

[@hannabergmann8831]

I love this barre!

[@Hellbender8574]

I love your explanations of the meaning of the port-de-bras movements. Thank you for creating these themed barres and center classes.

[@avwel3827]

It s a total honour and privilege to be able to learn from you!!❤❤❤ Thank you a lot for brightening up my life 🌹🌹🌹The grace of your arms and hands are truly mesmerizing!!!

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

I gave up ballet a few years ago because of the stress of examwork and the constant negative critiques from teachers, it felt like they were criticising me like I was a professional when I just wanted to do ballet for fun. Doing this class has reminding me why I love ballet, thank you so much for posting

[@apenguinnamedabraham]

Also quick question: I learned in Ireland so we may have different terms for things, when you say 'sous-sous' is that an American term for bras-bas (arms down)? Or is that something else?

[@coppelia84211]

I am so sorry about you teachers. They should not have treated you like that. At my school sous sus is the term for a crossed releve in fifth, and most of the time the arms for a sous sus are in high fifth.

[@tansybruce5370]

was smiling all the way through the class. I love the music and your ." this is Gissele and this is swant lake " Although When cradeling my baby I felt real sadness. You kave such a lovely down to earth character and you have a great sense of humour. Your personality shines through.I think you are an awsome person.And wonderful teacher. I am 53 now but I still love a ballet barre and yours are the best.🤩🥰

[@tanja6935]

I love this so much! thank you very much! this is going to be new favourite, together with the "barre without barre" class

[@lucialiu8221]

Love this!!! Hoping for a sleeping beauty one in the future😇😇😇

[@katherinedobias7499]

She did blue bird

[@rfagler]

Whoa! It took two times taking the class to be able to keep up. At age 61, I’m happy.

[@cassandralesley9900]

I love this barre, thank you so much❤❤❤

[@Anastasia-zn5bf]

Thank you!! I love all barre classes^^ maybe Nutcracker or Sleeping beauty barre/center will be the next?;)

[@katherineohara6943]

Oh my goodness!!! I am so excited about this!!!! You have no idea!!! Thank youuuuuuuuuu!!!!🥹🤗🙂💖🙂💖🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🩰🩰🩰🩰

[@starmelodyelizabethb7380]

Giselle is one of my favorite ballets i love this class so much despite being beginner ish love it

[@camiladevargasdiascardoso1285]

Thank you very much for the inspiring class❤

[@lisa6629]

Can you do a bluebird center class for intermediates? Love your videos!!

[@greentea8468]

The upper body attention was a good brain game!

[@ambientlyeuphoric]

Always lovely!! I agree with others on a Nutcracker-themed barre and center! Also maybe a Coppelia one or Don Quixote one (unless I've missed it :D)

[@patrizia1029]

Loved this barre! Not in spite of the challenge but because of t. It's hard to do the Giselle arms properly without falling into 'habit' but it kept me very focused and present and I feel stronger because of it. I will definitely do this again and looking forward to the center portion of the class. Thank you!

[@marcelajatoba1520]

So glad you just posted another class!!! Can’t wait to try this one!! 🤍🤍

[@KBol-st3nd]

really enjoyed this one.....

[@doranicotra6279]

Love your workouts ❤

[@peachiethecat]

So beautiful! Super excited to take this class today.

[@eleaviki7611]

Thank you for this barre ! ^^ a certain turnout need to be improved for my part 🥲

[@cece121234]

Love this so much! Thank you for another wonderful barre.

[@nomdeplume5032]

Yay another class! I love Giselle - the romantic period of ballet is so pretty 💕 (and great for me: my port de bras needs some *help*)

[@estellegregory2522]

Brilliant - thank you!

[@hannahfox5422]

Nutcracker barre would also be awesome.

[@shalomshaloms]

love it, thanks for reminding that I am doing this for fun :D

[@reginaphalange7992]

This was amazing! Hope to see more classical ballet inspired barres

[@leoswift6938]

Love your themed class as always! Hopefully there will be a Nutcracker themed class too (Christmas is coming after all)

[@MaggieHasper]

Omg so excited to do this tomorrow!!!

[@alexmeza6486]

Your Beautiful Kathryn 😍. If you were a Disney Princess I think you would be perfect as Snow White

[@audreykennedy3514]

That was the one I was hoping for ❤❤ thank you so much! I can’t wait for the center!!! A nutcracker one for the winter time would be very nice too😊 or sleepy beauty

[@melindarussell4198]

Coppelia wold be wonderful!! thank you for all you do!!

[@Julia29853]

Absolutely loved this! Thank you!

[@kimmcginn3567]

My favorite barre! Thank you so much

[@CorinnePina]

I love all your barres. Could you do a beginner barre with focus on extensions ? Especially à la seconde is hard to ding the right angle for me. ❤❤❤

[@RomeoNJulietLostTheGame]

Thank you ❤️ so excited!!!

[@averycutecat1852]

I love this series of themed barreIt would be great to have a le corsaire inspired barre or la sylphide inspired barre in the future

[@rehinrehin9686]

Great job 🎉❤ Thank you so so much!

[@mojcagal8364]

Hi Katie, thanks for the lovely class! As to the typical arm position: up to my knowledge it is slightly less romantic reason. The gesture with arms crossed over your chest would be the position usually those who passed away would be often depicted in in the past, and so it is rather a sign that all the women are dead. Just the hands are placed slightly lower to have a softer appearance.

[@creomentis]

omg, yes, yes, yes!!! so excited about this! The rond de jambe has been on repeat for the last 30mins. Thank you ❤❤❤ Please link the music 🙏

[@kellyhandler8316]

I’m so excited for this! ❤️

[@mariajoaosalomao3069]

Lovely class Katleen, thak you ! I would like a center also.❤❤❤

[@aliciatay4495]

i looooooved this class, thank u!!

[@chintzy1406]

Omg thank you so much!! I can't pay to support you,but after a long hard you suprise me and support me with this amazing class ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dalinetje]

Yesssss thank you so much for this, I love it!

[@yzauriacosta1374]

Another great video, Thank you so much!! A girl from DR... waiting on Orlando.... just saying 😉

[@pointelover1019]

This was great!! thank you!! I would love a nutcracker themed barre!!!

[@emianaemiana]

Thanks!

[@TheHerb1968]

Love this!

[@AndiLee-fd6qk]

Hi Katie, are you going to do more of these high def ballet barre/center videos with time stamps/ no intros again in the future? I checked out the Subscription classes, but they aren't quite like the quality of these you've made in the past. Would love to get more of these types of videos in the future. Thank you so much!!

[@heleneconway8411]

fabulous - thank you kindly

[@lepetitquichotte]

Ευχαριστούμε!

[@christasuerken9963]

Love it!

[@Mel-xz8dc]

Oh my god I was hoping for this!!

[@coppelia84211]

Thank you so much!!! This is the one I've been waiting for!! Would you mind linking the music you used?

[@kathryn_morgan]

Oh yes! Thank you for reminding me!

[@violet8476]

Love you kathryn 💙 ❤ this class is the best ❤❤❤

[@nefwaenre]

God that other variation about the babies is so heartbreaking.. Kat, Thank you for this~! Please consider doing a Harry Potter themed barre and centre (maybe) And/Or Sleeping Beauty/Fairies barre~!

[@katherinedobias7499]

She already did a harry potter one

[@katherinedobias7499]

She also did blue bird from sleeping beauty

[@ingridholzer-miller799]

Love it!! Thank you so much

[@maylisatik7647]

What about Le Corsaire or La Bayadère, it could also be nice...

[@74Raiz]

Very good¡¡ thankyou

[@kristyshea6405]

I'm late to the party, but I'd love a Romeo and Juliet barre!

[@marycarmenarevalo7934]

super nice class, please do Nutcracker themed class

[@user-yv3wc1gq1i]

Ι love your class! I would like to ask a question. Before 1 month i had pain in the back (middle) I start with the online program and during the devellopé i had pain in the back: I can continue ballet or the pain will be worst?

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Katie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄

[@zuverb]

Did you make a Giselle-inspired Center class? I don't see it.

[@annieeckersley9565]

That's a lovely dress My name is Annie eckersley 💗

[@SamanthaOlivastri-dl3tr]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO THE CENTER

[@suziqginger]

I have one question: why do you slightly bend your leg when coming together after a battement?

[@GreenstoneRussell]

Giselle Inspired Barre | Themed Ballet Class for Artistry | Beginner please

[@minazackrison6385]

I'm doing Giselle for YAGP and I'm so incredibly nervous any advice?

[@kathryn_morgan]

Take your time with everything, and really tell the story. It helps with the hard steps!

[@minazackrison6385]

@@kathryn_morgan thank you!

[@juliecassidy7353]

I think you’re wrong. Swan thinking like feet or head and opposite for Giselle. But I’ll try to follow your head!

[@dlourdes4743]

please Romeo AND jULIET

[@leighmetcalfe1344]

A link to the music tracks ?

[@independentballerina]

I can not find the center version??????? Did you ever upload it or you deleted it already??

[@gtbabe06]

I love this.! can you do a Giselle pointe class for Beginners to Advance; possibly one that suits all levels, please.? I’m going to try to do this en pointe, maybe just some parts if I can’t do all of it.. & hopefully it will work on my turnout, strength, balance, and port de bras all in one.. my birthday is Thursday and I’m planning on trying to rent a studio so I can free flow dance and let out all my emotions & stress.. I’m still a beginner, but I feel like being able to take a few of your barres in a peaceful studio will give me more motivation and confidence to get used to being in a studio, since I’m only taking class at home.. tbh, I’ve never even touched Marley floors.. maybe I can get a floor at home soon, but right now, dance is honestly the only thing keeping me sane; my light at the end of the tunnel I reckon.. thank you so so much for the class.! It’s so incredibly appreciated.! btw, the vlogs had me lmaoooo🤣 when he was talking about how bad his mouth was on stage, dropping the freedom bombs, I’ve never related to something so much before😅😂