Improving & Maintaining Correct Posture | Kathryn Morgan
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2015
- Improving & Maintaining Correct Posture | Kathryn Morgan
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This video is all about finding and maintaining correct posture- both for dancers and non-dancers! I take you through the basics of how to find the "lift" through the stomach and core, how to open your chest and shoulders, and how to engage your back muscles. I hope this tutorial helps you stand up straighter in both ballet class and life!
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I am soloist with Miami City Ballet a former soloist with the New York City Ballet. When I was a young student, I was always looking for insights into the ballet world and how to improve my dancing as well as beauty and lifestyle tips. Now that I am a professional, it is my turn to share.
On my channel I make ballet, beauty, and lifestyle videos for everyone of all ages. My goal is help dancers improve and achieve their dreams as well as open up the ballet world to non dancers. You will see many different kinds of how-to videos here including makeup, hair, ballet workouts and exercises, Q and A sessions, lifestyle advice, and DIY on this channel. I hope you find all of my videos helpful!
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I'm not a dancer. I'm 55 and have struggled with bad poster my whole life. After watching your video, I finally get it. You've changed my life forever. Thank you and God bless you.
I guess we need to get in Ballet class so we could have good posture like ballerinas 😄..Its never to late to try it..
I did ballet for 15 years and my teachers always tried to correct my posture by saying imagine I had a pole or a string pulling me.. but I could never seem to get it!!
I did this in the mirror and everything clicked into place, thank you so much!
Dad said that slouching is hurting my back. I told him that I slouch so much that good posture hurts my back worse. LOL
Fixing my posture was often painful and the worst by far was fixing my upperback/shoulder blades. It hurt the most as it's a relatively little-used area and gaining mobility there was more painful than splits. Luckily though it hasn't taken as long. The exercise that fixed me was swan arms- it looks like you think it would but as you open the arms to come down they make an arc up over the head, and backwards so the shoulder blades feel like they're coming together and the upper back is almost pinched. It's a subtle movement but you'll feel the effects for days and when it stops hurting you can stand tall.
paultheuglydog same issue. The unused muscles hurt when trying to keep good posture.
Your dad said this because he cares, even though it sounds critical. If you think it hurts now to have good posture, wait till you see how much it hurts to slouch when you get to 50. Ima guess your dad knows. Most people over 50 do (or even 40) unless they were an athlete or in the military.
Bron Stormborn it tensions up your latissimus dorsi muscle
@@Bmoney902 Is there a video example because I keep seeing ballet videos for swan arms?
Almost 10 years later, still the best video on posture I've found
Im wearing a million dollar necklace. Someone just punched me in the stomach and tried to rob me! LOL. As weird as it sounds. I will never forget the imagery so this actually helps a lot ;)
Betsy Kirkland I am glad you said that, I'll remember that too!
Thank you so much. You seriously gave me a really explanation. I started to have this arching posture around 5 years ago so my lower back hurts almost literally everyday. And today I just finish my very first adult ballet class. The trainer said we made a great posture when we arch. There was this one woman that really arch so much her body and the trainer praised her for her "good posture". Now my back is hurting so much I wanna cry. But with this video I hope I can correct my mistakes.
I'm SO happy you finally made this video! I have been wanting a posture video for ages! Thanks so so much Kathryn!
Hey Kathryn,
thank you for making this video. I was actually one of the people who requested this topic so I am really happy about it and find it incredibly helpful. Love from Germany xx
Your the only one that can explain posture as to where I’m not scratching my head. Thank you Kathryn 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You have become my favourite dance RUclipsr! I have been struggling to find the best videos for turns, arabesque, posture and my tendus and I find your page and you have everything! You are an amazing teacher keep up the great work and thanks you so much. :)
This is life changing. Whenever I go back to work I'll get tight shoulders and sore back, but not today! All because I tried out the techniques mentioned in this video, so practical and easy too. Thanks so much ❤
Excellent break down for us regular persons!! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video, this will help me a lot! I am not a dancer but a violinist and I have so many problems with my back and shoulders tensing up and going forward, this will help me to relax more and to keep myself from getting achy and tired when I play.
I really love these types of "basics" videos. Sometimes I forget these things, or haven't really been taught these things "officially"
I have a quick question, my ballet teacher says I am not using my back enough in my pirouettes and that it makes my arms drop or look "dead". Do you think this means I need to make sure I am doing that back pinching thing?
AriRHen Yes I believe that is what she means. Really use your shoulders and torso when you turn, and put energy in your arms so your elbows don't drop. Hope that helps! xoxo
Thanks Kathryn. Your the best
Thank you Kathryn. Your the best!
This is so much more helpful than the “string on head” & “engage your core” advice. I have cervical spondylolisthesis (spellcheck doesn't even recognize that condition-it’s not spondylosis!!) & it does a number on my shoulders & shoulder blades. Constant pain.
I’m really working to strengthen those between-the-blades muscles but I am nowhere near the kind of pinch you can do!
I've been looking for a clear explanation like this one.thank you for sharing.
Thank you!!!! Really truely helped me
superb marvelous my 22 years bad posture got changed while walking seriously ty... ur trik really worked pls send video for sitting straight and keeping face straight rather then keeping up or down
Ballet is my favorite dance and pole dance. Thanks for you advices.
this really helps. Thank you so much!
Great video! Really needed it
This video helped so much with my posture!
I'm a dancer and I needed to work on posture and after this video, it helped me a lot
Can you please make a video on how to do the low Giselle bun? My friends and I are struggling and we are performing it in a few weeks! Thank you so much! I am a huge fan! ❤️
Thank you so much for this Kathryn!!❤️
Anthony White My pleasure!
Thanks so much:)
Thank you so much for this, definitely helps, especially since these are some different tips compared to most ones. The problem with my body is that I have poor posture because some muscles are either too tight or not strong enough, so maybe a tip for some people to feel whether that may be the core problem for you as well.
Personally, I adore this “doso shocking guide” posture treatment that you can also look up on Google. I have slouched most of my adult life, and was ultimately motivated to fix my posture after a friend of mine commented I was slouching at the gym. This guide is teaching my muscles fix posture. Right after using it the very first day, I could already distinguish the difference in my posture.
thank you, this was excellent! subbed
Great explanation! Thank you very much!
Found the clip i was looking for!
very useful, thank you.
Really helpful video ! I recently found your channel and I find your videos very interesting, I am not a dancer but still I really enjoy them, thank you !
Great video.Thanks for sharing
Very good, basic info for everyone. I try to remember many of these thing, especially while out. I'm not a tall person, but I feel instantly more elegant and grand. :)
Thx I will remember that im a beginner at the moment and I will have a test next week to move to Level 2 im so excited 😁😁😁😝😝😝
Thank You Kathryn!
this was really helpful now my back doesnt ache like it used to ^·^
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thank u kathryn..
Great video! Could you do one on back strengthening? It's my weakest point. It's also not as flexible as I'd like it to be.
You are beautifu Kathrynl !Thank you
Great video, as usual. Thank you! I just recently discovered your channel and loving it. I am a pro (oriental) performer and also recovering from a fairly recent back injury and find your videos very very helpful and am sharing them with friends. Keep them coming!
Ranya M Thank you Ranya! Hope your back feels better!
Love your videos! Could you please do one on good variations to do for different age groups at YAGP? Thank you!
Thank u!!!
Thank u!
Great video
Great tips! I'm always trying to improve my posture.
Alisha J Thank you!
I love all your videos also your classes in powhow....people you need to suscribe those classes...very nice and cheap!!...thank so much Kathryn...
Bianca Madera Aww thank you Bianca!
I struggle the most with my posture which affects every (dance) position/movement so this was really helpful! Thank you!
Kuri totani I am so glad this helped!
My problem is not really finding the correct posture, but keeping it. The muscles in my back start to get really tired and ends up hurting. Any tips on how to make this internal muscles that hold our posture stronger?
Love this video! One thing that I get corrected a lot in class is about my posture. When standing and getting ready for an exercise I'm usually held well. Whenever I do a tendu/glisse/ dégagé derrière , my teacher ALWAYS corrects me about pulling up but I don't think I'm correctly feeling it, therefore I'm not actually "pulling up" to standards. When standing I feel the strength in the lower area of my torso (near the bladder) and I keep holding it in class but the teacher still corrects me about it. So the main problem is that I think I am holding in my core well but not the correct way..? When I turn I am also told that I stick out my pelvis- even though I still feel that sensation in my lower torso. Other than that when I am corrected on "pulling up" I usually just end up sucking in my stomach and holding my breath for the whole exercise. Any tips?
I did not know I could crack my chest haha
Your "pinch a pencil" tip fixed my neck and chest posture immediately😃
Just the video I needed! My teacher keeps complaining about my posture.
My biggest problem is that I struggle to create that extra inch on my waist without going backwards and breaking the lindo :(
Hi! I have very overdeveloped thigh muscles and they are pulling on my knees and causing knee pains. What do you recommend I do?
Thank you :)
I do the hand clasp stretch all the time
this video actually helps a lot but, I try to keep my posture very good but I get loads of people staring at my chest and that makes me hunch over, so does my school bag. I try to stand up straight, my physics teacher and chemistry teacher remind me to stand up straight.
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Same situation
Little correction:Ballet actually started in Italian courts* then it passed onto French courts. ☀️ Amazing video thx
Thanks!!!
could this help me with my forward head posture?
Could you please do a video on the nuances with the head and face with each por de bra? Or a video about how to correctly do upper back curves?
fou saelee Yes I will!
My ballet teacher finds that I have an extra-arching back. I have to tuck my hips under otherwise I always look like I'm arching even when I'm lifted. Is this something you'd recommend?
Can u please do a video on improving your grand jete?
So I have a hyper extended back and I always get posture corrections.
do you know if there are other views on this, or have any argument against them? my teacher advises against pinching the shoulder blades together and instead talks about widening the back and separating your shoulder blades and lifting your elbows. i really can't seem to find what feels or looks like the right alignment either way :\ will keep working on it.
Great video Katie! I was wondering, do you have any tips for preventing sickling in releves? Thank you!!😊
theatreandbeautylover24 Thank you! I will do a video on that! :)
My head is so heavy with thought, that it’s weighing the spinal column down. Imagine a bowling ball on a wet stick.
Low room temperatures with thin clothing causes slouching as the body attempts to create the arching to keep a warm inner core, so I put on a warm sweater to decrease slouching . 😁💕
I have scoliosis and whenever I try to think about having good posture it causes so much back pain 😭
I love your red Eleve leotard. In other thoughts, texting and computer use has caused poor posture in a lot of people including me. I do notice that when I wear my Amber leotard that the fabric pulls my shoulders to the correct posture. Keep up the good work.
Christy Cheray Thank you Christy!
how many times and minutes that we have to do that???
I am from Germany and I ❤️your videos 🙈✌️
I'm 28 struggling with bad posture I have try everything I guess 😅 my last on the 2nd to the last on my list is getting ballet clases ..Do older women also get in ballet too or you need to start young?..like a special class for beginners ?
I am naturally very stoop shouldered and I constantly have to work on making my chest look as open as possible. This makes my shoulder blades touch like yours do...But I'm always told this is wrong and that the top of my back should be flat...Any thoughts on this?
Have you found an answer to this question? I have the exact same struggle and I'm really not sure what do to.
Hi Kathryn! Thank you so much for your videos! They really help! I was wondering if you could make a video on how to do a bun for Giselle with hair that goes over the ears. My studio is performing Giselle in couple weeks and none of us can figure out how to do it. Thanks so much!
Taylor Ka Hi Taylor! I will see what I can do.... I am not sure about that either! Very difficult! Let me work on it!
Kathryn Morgan Thank you so much! Me and my friends really appreciate it!
Hi Katy will you have some quwstions and answers coming up soon? Just want to know when to participate. Great video. Helps me understand posture much better. Thank you
KARINE AYTAN I believe so! I know I haven't done one in awhile, so I will plan for a Q&A soon! xoxo
Hi Katie!
I was wondering how to relieve really intense burning calves while dancing. I personally have burning calves from the beginning of class all the way to the end. It even occurs during dances, what should I do?
Alicia M. Hi Alicia! That sounds so frustrating. Make sure you are really stretching them out after each and every class. Sometimes if your muscles are too tight they can burn. Also make sure you are eating enough potassium - bananas are a dancer's best friend. That should help with muscles burning too!
Love your video's and tips, I have a question. When I fix my posture I tend to be shorter of breath. It feels like I don't use a part of the volue of my lungs. Do I use the wrong muscles to lift my chest up or is this normal? Do you have any breathing advice during dance, in yoga breathing seems to help a lot.
+XxEvYx I think you are probably trying a bit too hard to fix your posture, you should try to relax into it a bit more; don't stand like a stick and hold your breath, try to breathe and find where your posture is correct, and you can still breathe. Also holding your posture and taking deep breaths should help :) Hope I helped!
thank you I will take your advice into my next balletclass ;)
Yes, posture is everything for correct body alignment, but when you explain about the chest out/shoulders back thingy certain people shouldn't walk around like that or other certain people will get the wrong idea, if you know where I'm getting at ha.
My posture sucks. I can get into good posture but sometimes it's hard to maintain good posture. I believe I have to regain strength back in the back. :)
I have a bad habit of pushing my hips forward when I releve en pointe. I don't even notice I'm doing it until the teacher says I am. Do you have any suggestions on how I can fix this bad habit?
I'm really struggling with that. I'd recommend Kathryn's video on plies. Good luck - & once you get that fixed, I think all your other moves will become that much better.
Imagine being squashed between to walls, meaning you can only travel straight up! This should help, good luck!
Hey Kathryn, its me again. I told u once tht Im having my inter found exam. It just happen earlier today in d afternoon. I felt so bad after it bcz i had made huge mistakes for 4 times, excluding the minors, i started with d wrong foot, thn wrong place ( she wanted pirouttes but my mind prepare me for allegro piece position ), everything was in right place but i decided to dance the piece wrong n went to the wrong corner for reverence. Im so upset. None of this happen during mock or even in class training. I wasnt expecting this. :( d examiner is kind to let me redo n of cx i gave the best at the 2nd chance by doin it right but im really really so disapointed v my performance
i used to do a lot of latin dancing and now i've switched to ballet and i keep sticking my butt out :( especially in my plies
u need to shift your weight/torso more in the front and hold your gluten when u stand in first position. try this before class and watch yourself in the mirror.
I'm sorry about this being kinda off topic >.< But basically I have this problem whenever I try to point my right foot. Two of my toes don't point, like at all. I've tried pushing them down, they don't stay. My left foot is like perfect and my arch is alright I suppose. It's just I can't point my right foot much at all because those toes don't point. This has kept me from training deeper in ballet. Do you have any tips? Great video by the way. :)
Patricia Brady try massaging your feet, I had a similar problem and it was due to tension
Patricia Brady I had/have the same problem; for me it was due to scar tissue build up after some injuries. Try physio or massaging/warming up your feet really well. I'm basically stretching/massaging/working my feet constantly and it's started to improve.
Patricia Brady Both Eliza and Jodelle are right! Massaging your feet out will REALLY help!
I only have trouble with my neck
Instead of permanently self-correcting, isn't there any exercises or practices (other than Ballet) to normalize these improvements? Any equivalent of ballet but more masculine???
I have a really bad habit of arching my back, how can I help this?
Exercises, do something with yourself.
I never know if my positure is right..
Q&A with Katie: Were you born with 180 degree turnout and natural flexibility, or did you have to work up to it?
She doesn’t has 180 degree turnout bc her joints weren’t build like that, she actually doesn’t has much natural flexibility but she worked up to it, she has a workout for turnout you could try!!
I practice my posture anytime I'm sitting or standing, I've been practicing my posture for about 3 months now, and I still catch myself slouching every once in a while. why isn't the practicing posture working ??
Archey no2 MINE TOO
Lmao you’re using the marriage of the kidnap music 😹 but thank you so much for this
I can't differentiate "someone punching my stomach" and tucking in... :( i have hyperextended lower back
Try thinking of having your tailbone pointing down
Hey, I know you posted back in the summer but what you describe is a slow process to fix so maybe this might help still. I found that if I imagine a straight line drawn from my pubic bone to navel that needs to travel directly down to the floor I naturally straighten my back. I struggled against my back for a long time trying to tuck and suck in and lean and all that but this is the thing that has made the biggest difference. Also forcing turnout with exaggerate this hyperextended back, so if this is part of your problem turn in a little until you have the correct alignment to be able to turn out better.
Great video. I also have a video about posture on my channel. But i explain it more from ballroom perspective)
My back bone might crack.
My greatast Problems are the Scapular. 😩
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seems like a good video but could not understand the postures well as the transcript in the video is covering the abdomen area unfortunately! !
All this time i thought my posture was good. Before, I do have an idea that I always slouch. And when I stand straight, my classmates would always say that I'm just trying hard to look like I have boobs😂 So i thought I was doing it wrong and so what I did was I made sure my back was straight but my shoulders aren't align with the back😂😂 Turns out it still wasn't right.
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