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

Welcome to a highly requested themed barre - Giselle! We work on soft port de bras, using your back, and NOT turning it into a Swan. Have fun with this one! Focus on fluidity and artistry, and breathe!

MUSIC:
Rob Thaller

COMBINATIONS
0:00 Intro
0:42 Plié Intro
2:54 Pliés
6:55 Tendu 1st Intro
7:59 Tendu 1st
10:10 Tendu 5th Intro
12:11 Tendu 5th
14:11 Tendu 5th Faster Intro
15:34 Tendu 5th Faster
17:38 Dégagé 1st Intro
19:04 Dégagé 1st
20:48 Dégagé 5th Intro
21:44 Dégagé 5th
23:17 Rond de Jambe Intro
26:11 Rond de Jambe
29:45 Fondu Intro
30:59 Fondu
32:23 Frappé Intro
34:00 Frappé
35:23 Adagio Intro
37:04 Adagio
38:26 Grand Battement Intro
39:24 Grand Battement
40:30 Relevé Intro
41:10 Relevés

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Hi I'm Kathryn!

I am a former soloist with the New York City Ballet and Miami 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.
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[Chelsea_HHF]

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

[eintin]

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 :)

[TeacherMichelleFS]

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

[josiehair]

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!:)

[isabelamoreira]

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-jbpq]

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!

[dance]

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!

[DoctorBoyer-pw]

Love love love all your videos because of the artistry you teach us during the video. This makes the classes actually very hard as I have to learn new ways to balance. Love your explanation of the different styles. You saved my sanity during the pandemic and now give me joy to just do your class.

[bellamywoodside]

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!

[rosestwelve]

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!

[valeriebear]

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

[brendamackinnon]

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! 😍🤍

[patrizia]

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!

[KH-sybv]

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

[avwel]

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!!!

[Hellbender]

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

[tansybruce]

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.🤩🥰

[emmaholman]

Kathryn, this Giselle ballet barre is perfect! I cannot wait to do it again and try out the Giselle center. :) <3

[katherineohara]

Oh my goodness!!! I am so excited about this!!!! You have no idea!!! Thank

[marcelajatoba]

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