Miko Fogarty, 16, Moscow IBC, Gold Medalist - Black Swan -

Miko has British, Swiss, Japanese nationalities and lives in the US.
Trained / Coached at Indiana Ballet Conservatory, USA
Featured ballerina in FIRST POSITION: A Ballet Documentary

[lysjanvier]

as another performing artiste, she looks like principal material to me - she doesnt look stressed and overly focused on getting the technique right, rather the technique is already there, she's relaxed and completely in character. that is incredibly hard to achieve

[huginmayday]

I have so much respect for ballerinas and danseurs..If only people knew how hard ballet is and how long it takes to master techniques

[aleaminar]

Honestly. She is so incredible, she is so in character, her technique is beautiful and DAT WRIST FLICK AT THE END 2:47

[overcamehim]

Yes, she really is all human. It is just amazing how she controls her facial expressions while exerting the energy required for the spectrum of demands on her person.

[abbyelisw]

I just learned this variation at my ballet company's summer intensive and I cannot even compare to Miko. She is so inspirational and I really look up to her.

[supersunshineglasses]

Santa:

Can I you please bring me Miko Fogarty in box so that she can teach me her mystical ways and I can watch her dance all day :D

[annieoddo]

She is brilliant. I wouldn't say she nailed the part of the black swan - it does lack some sophistication - but still, for 16, pretty amazing. There are some moments in there that I wasn't really feeling, but on the other hand, there are some that were really beautiful. And I think the artistic sophistication will definitely come for her with age and experience.

[mitzurien]

I have watched a ton of Odile’s Variation but Miko Fogarty’s technique is still one of the best I have ever seen

[allyolsen]

I love that bourree preparation!! So perfectly swan-like. 

[mindrolling]

16! Classical ballet really is the most evolved and beautiful art form humans have created and still create. I know their feet are mangled, they are often always in pain and that it is a rather cut throat and ruthless world, but it is still sublime. I was a gymnast and did ballet on and off between the ages of 5 and 16, but sadly I found horses in this time and thus have had most of my toes broken. If I didn't, I'd buy some pointe shoes and take adult classes again *sigh* Well, I am 48, so I think I'll keep doing the ballet and gymnastics warm up exercises mixed in with the yoga, meditation and horses and just watch these amazing artists as they continue to delight the world with their beauty, determination, courage and damn hard work. Thank you all xxx.

[mayarivera]

when dancing, mostly ballet, it must look strong, effortless, graceful, and light all at the same time. And she achieved all these. Great job Miko! You're an inspiration to young dancers such as myself!!

[danabrett]

Miko, you are an absolute artist.... a true prodigy. I know you are happy studying to be a doctor, and I am happy for you. However, you are one of my favorite dancers of my life. I am a dance teacher. I have shown First Position dozens of times over the years to my dance students. I wish I could see you dance more!!!! Best to you always!

[carolinelavender]

She is such an exquisite dancer and so inspiring! Absolutely

[EMG-picb]

Miko, what an artist you are... a truly poetic and virtuostic performance.

[Flaflaronio]

It's so nice to see her going from child prodigy to mature artist! Congrats Miko!

[riverwildcat]

Perfect 10 out of 10. Magnificent grace and warmth. Just dazzling!

[brookshvaitser]

One of the most beautiful black swans I've ever seen! Just lovely darling, bravo!

[MiraLouise]

She has improved so much from when she was 13! She is a lot more graceful. Such an amazing dancer <3

[kkayspaznee]

Love Miko's take on this odile variation. Very classy, sophisticated and there were some points in the variation where she felt 100% Odile. I really hope she posts her Odile pas de deux with Mario at Varna IBC 2014!

[calliejet]

Saw her in a documentary when she was so young. She looks great :)