Tag: ballet advice

Dear Katie: How Can I Break Out of the Ballet Mold?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former Miami City Ballet and NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, Though I’ve trained mostly in ballet so far, I want to make sure I explore other parts of the […]

Dear Katie: Help! I Can't Do Any "Tricks"

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’m a solid dancer and performer, but I’m not good at the traditionally impressive “tricks.” I’m not a crazy turner or jumper, […]

Dear Katie: What's the Secret to Beaten Jumps?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, What’s the secret to the “flutter” in beaten jumps, like entrechat sixes? I can’t get mine to look right. Bailey Dear Bailey, […]

NYCB's Olivia Boisson Shares Her Pointe-Shoe Prep Routine

Watching a ballerina customize her pointe shoes will just never get old. Not only is it oddly mesmerizing to watch, but the pros always have some genius tips and hacks to offer. New York City Ballet corps member Olivia Boisson recently sat down with Insider to talk about her pointe-shoe process, and trust us, the […]