Tag: miko fogarty

Save the Date: Miko Fogarty Is Giving a TED Talk

Back in 2015, gorgeous ballerina Miko Fogarty was on top of the ballet world (and on the cover of Dance Spirit). After starring in the 2011 dance doc First Position, she’d racked up numerous competition titles, achieved social media stardom, and earned a contract with the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Then, suddenly, she disappeared. Well—not exactly. […]

Prodigy Miko Fogarty Grows Up

Miko Fogarty doesn’t buckle under pressure. Competing at the Moscow International Ballet Competition, one of the most prestigious dance events in the world? No sweat. Dealing when, en route to that competition, the airline loses her luggage, leaving her stranded with little more than her pointe shoes? Not a problem. Coping after the live orchestra […]

March 2015: Miko Fogarty

When Miko Fogarty walked on set, we could have called it a wrap after the very first shot. But, naturally, we kept her for a full day of photo-shoot magic.  

Be First in Line for First Position

It’s official: First Position is now playing in a theater near you, and it may just be your new favorite dance movie (look out, Center Stage). If you haven’t heard about this awesome documentary, here’s the gist: The film follows insanely talented young ballet dancers for a year as they prepare for and compete in […]