Tag: katie morgan

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 dearkatie@dancespirit.com 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: I'm Not Feeling Motivated—How Can I Push Through a Slump?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet 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, After so many months trying to train at home in quarantine, I’m sad and frustrated. I’m just not motivated to dance anymore. […]

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 dearkatie@dancespirit.com 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 dearkatie@dancespirit.com 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, […]

Dear Katie: Why Am I Always Overlooked for Lead Roles?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet 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 always getting overlooked for lead roles. I think I’m one of the better technicians in my class, but it’s clear that […]

Dear Katie: How Can I Improve My Self-Confidence?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet 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 a huge problem with self-confidence, partly because I studied for too long with a teacher who was emotionally abusive. Now […]

Dear Katie: What Can I Do to Get More Flexible?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet 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 strong dancer, but I don’t have a lot of flexibility. I stretch every day, but it feels like I’m getting […]