Tag: dear katie

Dear Katie: How Do I Keep From Having a Studio Rivalry with My Sister?

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, My sister and I both dance at the same studio, which used to be really fun. But as we’ve gotten more serious about […]

Dear Katie: How Can I Overcome My Shyness Onstage?

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 shy and introverted, so I have a hard time opening up onstage, and a really hard time improvising. What steps can I […]

Dear Katie: Is There Hope for a Well-Endowed Dancer?

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 don’t know what to do about my chest! Over the past year, I’ve gone from a 32B to a 32D, and it’s […]

Dear Katie: My Teacher's Playing Favorites—Should I Switch Studios?

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 so tired of my teacher playing favorites. I’m a strong dancer, but there’s another talented girl in my class who’s always the […]

Dear Katie: How Can I Go from a Bunhead to a Broadway Baby?

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 a ballet person my whole life, but now I’d really like to start pursuing musical theater. What do I need to […]

Dear Katie: How Do I Know When to Switch Dance Studios?

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 on the fence about switching studios. My current studio is pretty relaxed about technique, but it’s like a second home to me—I […]

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: Help! I'm So One-Sided!

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 lefty turner, and am more flexible on my left side than my right. My one-sidedness is especially noticeable because most people […]