10 Secrets to Becoming a Professional Ballet Dancer | Kathryn Morgan

10 Secrets to Becoming a Professional Ballet Dancer | Kathryn Morgan

Here are 10 secrets that will help you become a professional ballet dancer. These are not just tips but also some hard truths. Becoming a ballerina isn't easy, trust me! But start focusing on these things and you can get there. We talk about self-motivation, proper training, correct technique and placement, pointe work, food and health, artistry, efficiency, confidence, being smart, and passion for ballet.

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I am soloist with Miami City Ballet a former soloist with the New York 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.

On my channel I make ballet, beauty, and lifestyle videos for everyone of all ages. My goal is help dancers improve and achieve their dreams as well as open up the ballet world to non dancers. You will see many different kinds of how-to videos here including makeup, hair, ballet workouts and exercises, Q and A sessions, lifestyle advice, and DIY on this channel. I hope you find all of my videos helpful!
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[miriam]

basically, take out the specific ballet terminology and replace it with any other, and you get a universal "how to make it in the world" video :)
good advice, as ever! I always look forward to your videos!

[sayura]

A warm-up routine to do before performances would be so helpful!

[lisafruehling]

Can you do a video how to stay safe while stretching? Covering things like over splits, pushing to hard, using other people etc. Xx 😘

[nadiacentenoalvarado]

I have nothing to do with ballet, so I have not experienced any of this. I just find it fascinating.


Nevertheless, I LOVED the way you expressed this; especially the one about confidence and health. I really believe it will help a lot of young dancers.

Love your channel!

[ellie]

Keep on top of your mental health too, guys! Be safe and healthy - I had to realise that my (very Russian :D) teacher wasn't correct about being as thin as humanly possible. And I made it into a company, I joined the corps this year :)

[arielburrow]

A lot of these seem to be targeted at people who have been dancing since they were a kid. Can you do one for people like me who started at like 13/14

[hannahfox]

Could you do a mini-series on your pre-stage routine? Like a playlist of your warm-up routine, your hair routine, your pointe shoes/tights rituals, costume tips, tips for stage fright, that sort of thing. I know you did the makeup but I'd really love to see the other things you do.

[inesdecastrocorreia]

Your makeup is looking stunning, really suits you!!! Love watching your videos <3

[janmontgomery]

I'm a 61 year old woman who has never danced in her life but I love watching your videos. You're enjoyable to watch!

[eleanorsimpson]

So many jewels of wisdom here. Not on a professional track, but I still found these so relevant to making sure I'm reaching for my full potential as a dancer. Loved it.  Thank you x 100!!

[aggelikifrantzi]

do a before performance warm up videooo
You are awesome for one more time and you somehow motivate me in a crazy way 💜💜💜💜

[nannavendelbo]

My teacher never corrects me. I really don't know how i can improve without corrections. Any suggestions?

[Notactive]

I thought myself ballet with the age of 13. I always wanted to be a professional dancer. I'm now 14 and I dance the same level as other teens my age. Everything is possible you just have to want it^^ (and of course work hard too:))

[emilyclara]

I love Kathryn Morgan<3 she honestly has the best videos and the best personality💛

[queenfanatic]

I'm a new grad physical therapist from Ireland and I love your videos, they've taught me so much! Your classes have inspired me when prescribing exercises to patients; ballet requires more control over body movement than any other art form or sport! Unfortunately I was only able to do ballet for about two years before my teacher quit and there were no other classes that I could make it to - I miss it terribly, but hope to go back to it as an adult soon!

[alinasmithdaveishome]

I never did ballet. I just watched this video out of curiosity since i have a child in pre ballet (I enrolled her because I noticed she liked to twirl around to music). Believe me when I say your advice is applicable and helpful for all careers outside of ballet! Even if my child never pursued a professional dance career, I feel the things she would learn in ballet lessons will serve her well in her life.

[gloriamargarita]

I'm not a dancer, but I like watching your videos because they give me great insight about the ballet world and what goes behind a performance. I have a huge respect towards dancers!

[milica]

Katie, my favorite thing about your videos is that I actually find myself applying your advice to my own studies (self-motivation, dealing with criticism, efficiency etc.), and I'm a Classics major (Latin and ancient Greek!) - nothing in the world to do with ballet, except that I love it and enjoy learning about it. :D

[lalalalaaAa]

I'm a professional actor and it's amazing how many of these TRUTHS are the same on this side of the entertainment business as well!

[julied]

I started dance at 16, I’m now a sophomore in college and fully realizing it’s my passion and I can’t live without it. I am not looking to be a professional dancer but I am looking to complete a masters in dance to teach!