Tag: ballet tips

Dear Katie: How Do I Know When I'm Ready to Go on Pointe?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, How do you know when you’re ready to go on pointe? I know, I know, my teacher is supposed to tell me—but are […]

Dear Katie: How Can I Keep Up My Dance Training Without Breaking the Bank?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’ve been studying ballet seriously and hope to be a professional dancer. But my family doesn’t have a lot of money, and my […]

Dear Katie: My Knees Constantly Look Bent!

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I have an issue with my knees. Since they’re not hyperextended at all, I feel like they constantly look a little bit bent. […]

Dear Katie: How Do I Know if I'm Good Enough to Dance Professionally?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.comfor a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, How do I know if I’m good enough to be a professional dancer? I’m one of the strongest dancers in my class, and my […]

Dear Katie: I'm Not Ready to Move Away to Study Ballet!

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I know I’m not getting good enough dance training from any of my local studios. But I’m not sure I’m ready to move […]

Dear Katie: I'm a One-Sided Turner!

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’m a one-sided turner, and it’s becoming a serious problem. I can do quadruple turns to the right, but can barely manage a […]