VLOGMAS Day 5-7 | Teaching & Takeovers | Kathryn Morgan

[@GingerSnappy]

Stagehand here: We mop dance floor by dunking a towel in hot water, wringing it out, and wrapping it over a push broom to run it along the floor, then rinse and repeat. It helps to avoid streaks, ensures you’re always using something clean to mop with (you can just throw the towels in the washer, although I wouldn’t use them for anything else) and prevents mops used for other cleaning accidentally being used in the studio.

[@emilyadams9986]

Well, is anyone else here seriously impressed by how NOT a diva Kathryn is? One day, she's playing the Sugarplum Fairy in The Nutcracker, and the next, she's cleaning the studio floor, because, I guess, she believes that keeping the studio clean is everyone's job.

[@elizabethw.9042]

This was a true Sean and Katie masterpiece. Katie mopping. Sean doing laundry. Katie rehearsing. Sean having a fire alarm. Then the kids proving it is all about them and not Sean and Katie lol. Aaah vlogmas!

[@kellym587]

It’s clear you & Chris have fostered an atmosphere of happiness, love, inclusiveness, and respect in your studio. So beautiful to see and so happy for you! Loving Vlogmas as always! ❤❤

[@CL-lo4wd]

I loved everything. But there was something that touched me so deeply when you were in Chris’ class. So much love emanates from both of you, not just towards each other and your students, but for humanity. It’s so palpable that you and Chris are at ease with yourselves, with each other, and so sure of the path you have chosen with which to make our ailing world a better place. Thank you both so very much ! Thank you for giving me hope ❤

[@gregj831]

Well said!

[@nikki_at_disney]

I loved the sneak peak at your students!! You can always tell the true quality of a teacher/coach not by how many competitions are won or the most perfect technique, but how positive their relationship is to dance (or whatever the sport happens to be!) and your students clearly LOVE you and love ballet.

[@wastrouss]

Can I just say, to all those who think male ballet dancers are wimpy--Sean is carrying a girl on his back out of a building for a fire alarm while maintaining a perfectly upright posture and VLOGGING! Male dancer = dude.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Amen to that!

[@DestinyHopeLou]

Also he‘s talking and breathing normally?? Like I can‘t even walk at a fast pace without being out of breath

[@wastrouss]

@@DestinyHopeLou YES! Thank you! By the way, I love your name, so pretty.

[@sophie7780]

your students calling you miss kathryn is so cute 😭

[@whatdoyousuppose]

I love the vibe of your studio classes! Your students are so talented and I can tell you all have an amazing relationship. It makes me so happy for the future of ballet, when I was a young dancer I did not have teachers I could be fun around and did not feel loved or supported at all during my time as a ballet student, my traumatic time as a pre-professional made me leave ballet entirely :( thank you for showing how beautiful ballet class can and should be when kindness and respect and support are a key part ❤️

[@smileskits8272]

I’m going through a severe amount of depression right now so these vlogs have been so helpful thank you so much ♥

[@waves06]

your students talking brought me to tears because it reminded me of my studio days! i’m 16 and getting back into ballet with the hopes of being in a company (one day!) even if that means i’m working on costumes (i love fashion) or dancing. you’ve inspired me in so many ways katie. thank you for giving me my love of ballet back. it’s truly my therapy and life source and i couldn’t have been here without you.

[@hannahland7863]

Your students are so sweet and talented! You can tell you all have such a great relationship.

[@kathryn_morgan]

They are!

[@theflowering4419]

Hi kathyrn, love the vlogs, I especially love when you include you working on stuff in the studio, I thanked it would be super cool if you talked about how guesting gigs work, you've said about changing styles of your solos, but I'd love to know how freelancing is, costumes and hiring and all of that

[@d14551]

The kids are great but I especially enjoyed seeing you working on the classical sugarplum dance.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyadams9986]

Hey Kathryn, don't worry about this vlog being a mishmash, because those kinds of vlogs are my favourites. 😍🩰

[@juliannefowler150]

Katie, You are my hero! I love that you share everything: your struggles, self critique, and mundane chores, e.g. mopping. Not many stars would do that. You show us all the hard work of success. That’s inspiring and makes us stronger. love ya, juli❤

[@Hans6789-j9t]

Those kids are utterly CHARMING 🎉❤🎉

[@kathryn_morgan]

Right?

[@kassandra0]

The random little Sean clips are golden 😂 loving vlogmas so far!

[@genki_7]

Hahaha…. Your girls are adorable. So pumped and happy to be in your classes!!

[@juliamortyakova]

I love your Vlogs! Last year’s Vlogmas inspired me to start my own piano vlog:) you are a true inspiration, Kathryn!

[@dancingprincessmj]

Always look forward to these! I just got done teaching and your sweet, funny students reminded me a lot of my students😊❤️ those twins stole the show! My brother and I are also twins and we used to feed off of each other like that too😂

[@eileendaub3643]

The classical Sugar Plum is by far my fav...loved to see it!

[@ruthw4715]

I loooove all the student takeovers!!!! I have many such video messages on my phone from a family I lived with for a while too. :) This was such an entertaining and fun Vlogmas, don't feel sorry for feeling like you don't post enough... I love anything you share. Also that fire alarm was peak Sean. 🤣

[@starlightavenue99]

It's always amazing being able to watch you dance, thank you!😍 Greetings from Germany 💐

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!!

[@adleighstrickland2952]

I love the little Sean snippets XD they are awesome!

[@JGreen-le8xx]

Katie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄 Even just practicing in the studio Kathryn looks amazing!😇

[@kathryn_morgan]

Awww thank you!

[@anniepantheraleo]

Your kids are so cuuute I was crying with laughter. So nice to see such a great dance environment for them.

[@lyndabethcave3835]

I am so impressed by Sean carrying a full-grown adult across a yard and barely getting puffed out. Wow. Ballet training pays off.

[@alliewood3476]

Your kids are absolutely precious and I can tell through the vlog what a beautiful atmosphere you’ve created for them! I LOVED THIS VLOG SO VERY MUCH 💚❤️

[@sarahk2308]

Sean, at least it was tech and not the show? That happened at out last Year End Performance. Music started for like two eights and then nope. Went outside in flats. Turned out it was a false alarm but THAT was fun

[@stephiehellyeah2557]

Awww! We would NEVER roast the kids dancing! 🥹 Katie, perhaps the music is a touch fast for classical style? I’ve noticed dancers who do it tend to do it a little more slowly. 😉 Ps, I love your vlogmas! 💖

[@lydiahicks7675]

Thank you for doing Vlogmas! I love watching these; they are so fun and festive and put me in the Christmas spirit. You are such a gorgeous Sugar Plum and I love seeing all the behind the scenes of the season. Have a wonderful Nutcracker season and a blessed Christmas!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much! Same to you!

[@gregj831]

How lucky are those girls to be getting taught by Kathryn Morgan. You are a fantastic dancer and teacher 'Kathyrn'. A pretty darned good human being as well.

[@mzwandileloyiti7986]

Remember you said you'd play snow scene music on piano for us

[@Mel-xz8dc]

Love seeing Chris in the vlog ! You both seem like amazing teachers 🌸🌼

[@irishslipjig]

OMGoodness this vlogmas mashup was so awesome!!!!

[@kkauffman01]

You need to keep the mic on when you dance and speak through the inner monologue 🤣 I love the snippets we get!

[@judegarcia6657]

Mush mosh is wonderful. Great fun. Enjoy and thank you!

[@danie9596]

I just love Sean! He is such a good soul

[@Julia29853]

By “classical” Sugarplum would that be like the Russian version of the dance? I don’t know a lot about ballet so wasn’t sure

[@stephaniecuster8025]

Going to need to put on pinky for the the little kids and bring cookies

[@tkdally]

Hi Katie, how do you split the work needed to run the studio between yourself and Christopher and how hard is it to balance with your other job KZbin? Do you block time in your schedule specifically for YT or do you just fit it in when you can find the time? I'm interested in how the business side of the studio works in relation to your performing and YT

[@kathryn_morgan]

It's actually very difficult and something I'm still trying to figure out! I will try and talk about it in a future vlogmas!

[@Madeline96]

I've been following you since 2015 (insane to think that's been a whole 7 years) and I've never seen your feeps look so strong and stable! Even your high demi runs look stunning in your new shoes - which I know from experience can be difficult to achieve in a Grishko ❤❤❤

[@brendastevens9077]

Hope Everything is alright for Sean. Have a Beautiful, Fantastic Show. Sending Lots of Love and Hugs.😊💝

[@orangecouch]

Did you send Sterling a sweet message for her retirement? I watched her final bows yesterday. It was beautiful.

[@ayepol]

The twins🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@VIMDODF]

They are so funny, LOL!

[@abigail.kathryn.03]

Katie, I miss you!!! I'm loving vlogmas!!! I what to come visit!!!

[@martyjones5750]

Forget arriving in The Land of Sweets.. you have arrived in The Land Of Happiness.!..oh, to be surrounded by such fun and enthusiasm..✨🥰✨🥰🎄🎄.. (the Land of Happiness comes with a warning.. beware of complete exhaustion..😂❤)

[@balletmeli]

❤️ seeing you taking class . ❤️ Charlie Brown 🎶 in your class. ❤️ the students.

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Just hand the camera to your kids. We need a kid Takeover. Well kids other than Sean.

[@Julia29853]

Lol

[@lauraem650]

This is so cute, I love this so much. I am so proud of you all. Or y’all as Miss Katie would say. I love love love that she was just like yeah so I’m opening a company/studio ok cool (months later) its in full swing! I wish so much I wasn’t in New Jersey

[@xJu1iaa]

Could you remind us again which point shoes you are using? I remember your feet looking gorgeous in the ones you tried with Josephine, but in the stage clips they look different and also sometimes less "perfect" than the ones you're wearing in the studio here...

[@kathryn_morgan]

Nikolay Stream Pointed. I wore them onstage, but they died this weekend. Haha so I started pulling back.

[@Elong.]

The girls are adorable!

[@CL-lo4wd]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hans6789-j9t]

Is Sean your ca alter in California 😮

[@starmelodyelizabethb7380]

I like your glasses

[@seangeoffroy98]

LOL, that was so fun!!!

[@sandracarli1110]

Lovely 😊

[@juliecassidy7353]

I like your rooster bow! I don’t know the real name but you lean your torso over and it’s disconnected at the waist with your arms behind you. Xoxo

[@jackiedaniel2502]

Salty sugarplum please find?

[@Hans6789-j9t]

From sugarplum to mopping 😅…what is wrong with this picture 😅😅❤