My Early Dancing Years & Footage as a Child | Kathryn Morgan

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  • My Early Dancing Years & Footage as a Child | Kathryn Morgan
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    This is a very special video today. It lets you in on my early years in ballet as a child. I tell you how I started, show you some hilarious old footage, as well as tell you about my journey to New York City Ballet. This video was a part of my recent Kennedy Center performance and I am so happy to share it with all of you. #FunFriday
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Комментарии • 220

  • @madelinelui175
    @madelinelui175 8 лет назад +137

    I almost cried when you talked about your parents being so supportive. What they did touched me to the heart! Your parents are amazing parents and you're very lucky to have them.

    • @emmal9534
      @emmal9534 4 года назад +2

      Hahah I thought I was the only one, I just teared up and cried when she said her parents have been married for 40 years and are still together

  • @JordanJSparks
    @JordanJSparks 8 лет назад +54

    The young performance you did in "WHATEVER" was just stellar!! Such a profound leap from that little girl in the tap shoes to that graceful princess ! Unmatched organic artistry flowing out of that little girl!

  • @AriRHen
    @AriRHen 8 лет назад +216

    Did your grandma get to see you perform at NYCB? She definitely predicted your future!

  • @michellekalt9996
    @michellekalt9996 8 лет назад +76

    This is hands down my favorite video of yours. Not because the footage is cute (it is very very cute) but because you tell your beautiful story with so much honesty, modesty and gratitude, yet without self-deprecation. I am your age (a month older) and I have nothing but admiration for the passion, dedication and, most importantly, a sobriety that you seem to have had from such a young age and that I have only had for the past 2-3 years (and I'm everything but passionless or a slacker myself). Thank you for sharing your gift with us, especially the ones who are still in their early ballet years.

  • @karenkaren3189
    @karenkaren3189 8 лет назад +67

    Dear Katie, I was in a doctor's office today waiting for an important test result-very nervous. I opened my phone and here was this lovely video to distract me and lift my spirits….thank you! (ps, my appointment went well)

  • @MaddieFishblob
    @MaddieFishblob 5 лет назад +10

    8:56 wow that choreography IS AMAZING! It’s creative and super difficult and beautiful!

  • @JordanJSparks
    @JordanJSparks 8 лет назад +32

    Not a single thumbs down Katie!! Shows how much your fans adore you

  • @TheDailyConnoisseur
    @TheDailyConnoisseur 8 лет назад +63

    Wonderful video, Kathryn! I loved seeing the footage of you as a child. What an inspirational story. Jennifer xx

    • @ahc8973
      @ahc8973 6 лет назад

      Hi! I really like your book!

  • @jolierose5508
    @jolierose5508 4 года назад +11

    I’m a very late commenter I know this video is 4 years old but I love the message you give about hard work , love and dedication along with the talent you are born with .

  • @erpollock
    @erpollock 2 года назад

    What parents! She was never alone. Her mother and father made it all possible.

  • @brendaannedufaur6244
    @brendaannedufaur6244 3 года назад +1

    I loved seeing the little girl keep growing up and up and becoming a ballet dancer.

  • @tinamccann8968
    @tinamccann8968 8 лет назад +11

    I'm a middle aged woman and felt moved and inspired by this video. Aspiring young dancers are very fortunate to have your example. :-)

  • @alwaysamber4960
    @alwaysamber4960 6 лет назад +3

    Your dancing as a 15 year old was just stunning!!!

  • @cierragroves9965
    @cierragroves9965 8 лет назад +38

    Request: Dance hairstyles

  • @sarahn.4775
    @sarahn.4775 8 лет назад +12

    This may be my favorite of your videos! It was SO neat to actually see you progress in each video! Your were so cute! And I really loved seeing the "Whatever" performance! Thank you for sharing such personal footage with us!

  • @SabrineC28
    @SabrineC28 8 лет назад +6

    I'm not a dancer, I'm a subscriber because I've always been fascinated by ballet and ballet dancers. However, I am a runner and a triathlete and you really inspire me to keep working hard towards my goals! :) You also inspire me as a person, I'm so happy I discovered your channel!! :)

  • @zebra_nina
    @zebra_nina 8 лет назад +57

    THIS IS ADORABLE AWWW I LOVE THIS! IF I DIE, I'M GONNA DIE BEcAUSE OF CUTENESS OVERLOAD

  • @mintsuga
    @mintsuga 7 лет назад +6

    you were snow queen at 15!? Kansas City Ballet put me in the same role - a soldier in the battle scene meant for younger students - for five years in a row until I quite. I loved performing and i was never given a shot until Alice In Wonderland when I was finally able to dance at my level, but then my teacher was extremely rude to me because i was 'different' since I cut my hair, I wasn't as passionate. I would love to go back into ballet but they just left such a sour taste in my mouth :/

  • @rosesmith1379
    @rosesmith1379 8 лет назад +69

    I almost screamed when I found out I got a solo in my ballet 😂😂😂😂

  • @carlacordova8268
    @carlacordova8268 7 лет назад +1

    Hi Kathryn. Thank you so much for sharing your story!! you know? I was born with the gift of singing, and I love it, but I also love ballet so much... I started as an adult, so it is impossible for me to dance professionally. It's ok. It makes me so happy I dance "just because". I was just watching this video and thinking of the wonderful career you have. I wish you the best in life. Keep on shining!!

  • @emmieelizabeth908
    @emmieelizabeth908 4 года назад

    No idea you were a military brat. My fiancé is in the Air Force. Love all this precious footage! And I’m a musician now, and anytime I would hear classical music as a baby and it made me cry every time without fail. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bevturquoise4651
    @bevturquoise4651 Год назад

    I love ALL your stories! Thank you.

  • @mydailywell
    @mydailywell 5 лет назад +1

    Such talent...and beautiful inside and out!

  • @maureenkilgour4359
    @maureenkilgour4359 5 лет назад +1

    Your parents must be so proud of you. You are such a beautiful dancer ... exquisite

  • @kipklop975
    @kipklop975 4 года назад

    8:56 I would LOVE to see the full version of this ballet!! (I loved the Snow Queen and Clara ones you uploaded previously)

  • @GGritsun
    @GGritsun 2 года назад

    Beautiful. Fantastic port de bras & artistry at 15!

  • @meghanhardin6601
    @meghanhardin6601 7 лет назад +10

    I’m 11 I started when I was 10. I’ve only been dancing for 14 months. I want more than anything in the world to go to NYCB.

    • @xxcherii_8549
      @xxcherii_8549 3 года назад

      its been four years! How’s it goin?

  • @kipklop975
    @kipklop975 8 лет назад +35

    really enjoyed this video! curious tho, how many classes did you take a week to progress this far when you were young? I want to take more classes, but firstly financial issues, secondly I need to concentrate on my studies as well. just wondering how you managed to cope with both. Was dance your priority above academics?

  • @choconillam
    @choconillam 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing with us! I love you and your videos. I didn't know ballet was a dream of mine until it was too late and money has always been an obstacle for my family. I still have hope that someday my dream will come true. :)

  • @BoazsCrown222
    @BoazsCrown222 8 лет назад +2

    What a wonderful life!!!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @CorinnePina
    @CorinnePina 3 года назад

    Such a beautiful story ! 🩰❤️🩰

  • @annihull6373
    @annihull6373 Год назад

    Thank you. Blessings.

  • @hannahmorgan7213
    @hannahmorgan7213 6 лет назад +1

    You are so inspirational Kathryn!! You make me think that I can do great things too!!!

    • @hannahmorgan7213
      @hannahmorgan7213 6 лет назад +1

      I didn't know you were from Alabama!! I am too!!

  • @molliehovey
    @molliehovey 8 лет назад

    I'm from Mobile, Alabama! I know a girl who dances at Mobile Ballet from my school! I go on field trips to the Nutcracker at the Mobile Ballet all of the time. I started dance when I was 3 also but anytime my sister had any type of performance before I started, you could see me in the home videos copying everything they did. Ballet has always been my favorite.

  • @hannaheneghan661
    @hannaheneghan661 8 лет назад +1

    this is incredibly inspiring.......thank you for sharing your story with us katie

  • @brendastevens9077
    @brendastevens9077 2 года назад

    I Loved Every Second of this video.💝💝💝

  • @bunheadladymelody3355
    @bunheadladymelody3355 8 лет назад +1

    This was beautiful. You are so blessed to have such encouraging parents who care about you and your destiny. it's sad not many families aren't like that. (especially my my own)

    • @kathryn_morgan
      @kathryn_morgan  8 лет назад

      Thank you Melody. Yes, I am truly blessed.

  • @lorenacarri1192
    @lorenacarri1192 8 лет назад +1

    Favorite video from you so far!!! So enjoyed hearing your ballet story:)

  • @vivellaz
    @vivellaz 8 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing all this with us, it is a special video. Your Whatever performance brought me to tears, and Im not a ballet dancer, just a lover of ballet.

  • @rubydube7280
    @rubydube7280 6 лет назад

    Beautiful dancer! Just wow!

  • @kellym587
    @kellym587 8 лет назад +34

    best video ever!!!! :)

  • @Justmeandmybffs
    @Justmeandmybffs 8 лет назад

    Lovely video, I love seeing footage of your earlier performances. It's also lovely how you make me feel like you're a friend, you're very personable and don't shy away from letting people know your weaker sides or your struggles. You're one of my favourite people ever!!

  • @xy2565
    @xy2565 8 лет назад +2

    Absolutely loved watching this video! Thanks Katie. Agh. I just wish I could travel to come see you dance or that you could come to Australia one day and perform!

  • @brilliantlady1
    @brilliantlady1 5 лет назад +1

    OMG!!! I’m probably old enough to be your mother (or at least your Aunt), but I Have a Dolly was my first recital performance dance, too! Forty years ago!!!

  • @emmmalorraine
    @emmmalorraine 8 лет назад +29

    how old were you when u went on pointe???

  • @clairedellapenna
    @clairedellapenna 8 лет назад +6

    Aw this was so cute😍 I just had a ballet exam and another one coming up soon it would be great for you to do a video on tips for ballet exams

  • @Becca-cs5cb
    @Becca-cs5cb 8 лет назад +6

    My mom is from Mobile, Alabama! And my dad is in the Air Force too.

  • @oxitocyn
    @oxitocyn 6 лет назад +2

    Grandmothers REALLY have that thing ... they just KNOW that their grandchild must be put in a ballet class. I can't thank mine enough❤

  • @Parodies2009
    @Parodies2009 8 лет назад

    This brought tears to my eyes

  • @orianarosales7338
    @orianarosales7338 8 лет назад +2

    I love all your videos Kathryn!!

  • @Kholte
    @Kholte 8 лет назад

    What an,absolutely beautiful story!! ❤ Brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing!!

  • @krrrzzzzzz
    @krrrzzzzzz 8 лет назад +2

    What a beautiful video. This made my day Katie, thank you so much for being so inspirational ❤️

  • @BellaSicker
    @BellaSicker 8 лет назад

    I loved this video! Seeing you grow as a dancer throughout the video clips was so inspiring. Also, I paused at 11:50 and it was very funny :)

  • @lapaula_fj_
    @lapaula_fj_ 4 года назад +1

    Awwww, you were so cute and beautiful as a little girl! You're so inspirational

  • @normamimosa7295
    @normamimosa7295 8 лет назад +1

    Hi Kathryn, I would have picked you out from your movements and an emerging stage presence in those very early videos! When I watch the later student performances that you posted, I think how great you would also have been at a company, such as, say, ABT, that focuses more on the classics. The NYCB lucked out when you picked it out as your destination.

  • @Dragon34th
    @Dragon34th 6 лет назад

    Ha! That was a very pinky rosey ballet performance there :) Myth officially reinstated Kathryn thank you. Toddler ballerinas wear Pampers for tutu yeah LOL

  • @seaofglass77
    @seaofglass77 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much for sharing. your journey, this was so SO fun to watch. You are an inspiration to dancers every where.

  • @pantalaimon1982
    @pantalaimon1982 8 лет назад +4

    this is so great! thanks for making this!

  • @leahgarwood987
    @leahgarwood987 8 лет назад

    What a wonderful story! Your positive and grateful attitude is such an inspiration :)

  • @rosyair1038
    @rosyair1038 8 лет назад +11

    how cute!!!

  • @hailieweaver8795
    @hailieweaver8795 3 года назад

    Oh so very cute! and talented

  • @missloretta
    @missloretta 4 года назад

    Omg you were sooooo cute! 😂🥰🥰✨✨ I really hope I have a daughter one day who enjoys dancing as much as I do (for fun) and I can put her in dance class. These videos are too precious!

    • @missloretta
      @missloretta 4 года назад

      Oh my gosh, you were INCREDIBLE at 14! Just so much personality and charisma in your dancing! Very expressive! Captivating!

  • @andreablackman1063
    @andreablackman1063 8 лет назад

    My first recital I danced to somewhere over the rainbow (wizard of oz) I was so freaked out, but so happy!

  • @dancingwiththedocs134
    @dancingwiththedocs134 8 лет назад +1

    So sweet! Love this

  • @mml0082
    @mml0082 2 года назад

    Aww so sweet! 👑 🎀

  • @lynhardman1384
    @lynhardman1384 8 лет назад

    You made me cry at the end, I really enjoyed this video!

  • @Resi255
    @Resi255 8 лет назад

    Beautiful adorable video!!! It was a pleasure to watch it! 😊

  • @jordankeen5846
    @jordankeen5846 7 лет назад

    Your start was similar to mine, the only thing is I had to finish out my year when I was 5. My grandma was the one who got me in ballet, she was also the one who bought my recital costumes. And also, you were a cute kid...

  • @maryjooconnor9642
    @maryjooconnor9642 8 лет назад

    I loved this video!!! You are such a beautiful person and artist

  • @shawniesepulveda8776
    @shawniesepulveda8776 8 лет назад

    Been waiting for a video like this for so long thank you so much!!! love your channel please keep uploading videos.

  • @thesparkypilot
    @thesparkypilot Год назад

    So dang adorable ❤

  • @jelenamitrovic1265
    @jelenamitrovic1265 8 лет назад +2

    I relate so much to your story! This was truly inspiring! 😍

  • @nadiaballetlover4308
    @nadiaballetlover4308 8 лет назад

    What a beautiful and inspiring video - thank you Katie! Xx

  • @Barbiegirlmomma
    @Barbiegirlmomma 5 лет назад +1

    Your parents are like my parents and I did pageants from the age of 15 and now I have an adopted five year old daughter and she loves to dance.

  • @joyalways1179
    @joyalways1179 8 лет назад +2

    so nice to see such beauty and grace...yes your parents must be amazing people to make someone so lovely as you!

  • @bethanydeveau7319
    @bethanydeveau7319 7 лет назад

    Your story is so amazing!!! So inspirational!! It makes me want to continue to work hard in dance.

  • @tabithastars5753
    @tabithastars5753 6 лет назад

    This made me cry X

  • @emanon-
    @emanon- 7 лет назад +1

    I'm too lucky to have parents supporting me. I figure skate and do ballet. Private lessons for skating, and ballet class two times a week. We aren't rich but very well off to be going on summer vacations and live in a good neighborhood. I don't need to pay them back, just with very good grades.

  • @TheHerothief
    @TheHerothief 7 лет назад +1

    love the background!

  • @pxrker8261
    @pxrker8261 5 лет назад

    I started dancing when I was 3 and still do it.I have been doing dance for 7 years

  • @Selena5875
    @Selena5875 8 лет назад +1

    This is the most inspiring video I have ever seen❤️

  • @breeamman1195
    @breeamman1195 8 лет назад

    OMG u were so cute! I first recital was circus themed so my class was the popcorn girls! I really forgot that ppl were watching me! Now I take piano, hip-hop, ballet, and tap!

  • @wongchery568
    @wongchery568 7 лет назад +1

    This is so inspiring💜 thank you🌹

  • @lauraramsingh4775
    @lauraramsingh4775 8 лет назад

    Wow, you are such a beautiful person, and so inspirational! You really helped me, and I am getting my pointe shoes in a few weeks because of your help! Thank you!

  • @cristinac.m.523
    @cristinac.m.523 8 лет назад

    Loved this video! Such a cutie pie! Thank you for being such an inspiration to us all! x

  • @daffo595
    @daffo595 8 лет назад +9

    "Become the music" is such a Balanchine thing! Balanchine would have loved you. But how did you keep up with schoolwork if you were in a regional company at the same time??
    I love what you said at the end, I too believe in the value of hard work and you're the living proof of that.
    But I read that Christopher Wheeldon was in NYCB but he was from Royal Ballet school?

  • @Livyhemi
    @Livyhemi 8 лет назад

    So inspirational!

  • @lamasaleh818
    @lamasaleh818 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful, Kathryn!
    My mom went out to get me my ballet leotard and a skirt. Today I am attending my second ballet class. Wish me luck! ❤
    BTW nice name! ❤️

  • @christabelsrx
    @christabelsrx 8 лет назад

    I am 11. I started dance when I was 5. And I enjoyed ever since.
    By the way, I like to say that u r my role model. How u made it to NYCB Principal role is just amazing!!! 😊😊😊 I hope to be almost as amazing as u someday.

  • @robitai525b
    @robitai525b 8 лет назад

    What an amazing video! I love how thorough and informative your content is, Katie! Thanks for always putting in 110% :)

  • @zhilasalam5292
    @zhilasalam5292 8 лет назад

    Our stories are really alike not exactly the same but I loved ballet when I was really small but I couldn't start dancing because there wasn't any ballet schools not even a dance school where I live but finally when I was 13 I started doing ballet and contemporary in the only ballet school in my city in just a few months I got to be a very good ballerina because it was my dream I got to be in 5 numbers of the reahersalI even did one on pointe and you are a very inspiring person I love you so much💖

  • @heatherframpton9693
    @heatherframpton9693 5 лет назад

    Aww, what a cutie pie! 😊

  • @VashtiWalters
    @VashtiWalters 8 лет назад

    Could you make a video about tips for teaching ballet, and talk about your experiences teaching?

  • @NataliaOsg5
    @NataliaOsg5 8 лет назад

    this made me feel so emotional! although I am not that young for ballet world anymore I still dream to join a ballet company and I hope I can do it! you inspire me to hard work and still have faith on myself

  • @margaridamarques4446
    @margaridamarques4446 8 лет назад

    i love this sooo much

  • @justmeish1997
    @justmeish1997 8 лет назад

    Oh how I miss ballet... I got ill at age 11 and had to quit, I spent a lot of time in and out of hospital... I am still ill... I never got to go back and I miss dancing so much... my teachers told me that I was going to be big on stage and a household name from about 6/7 years old... I wish I could have pursued it... I did 3 small performances at my dance school and because I am small I always did the partner work because there was only one boy... we did multi genre dance(ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, cultural etc.)but ballet was my favourite :)

  • @o.o4566
    @o.o4566 7 лет назад

    Your parents are awesome. You're very lucky. As a child I wanted to dance and do gymnastics. My parents wouldn't let me but forced me into piano. They're also from alabama(around ft Rucker) and very religious. They had issues with the costumes and stuff of dance. I'm glad that I have a foundation in music but I wish that as a kid I'd had the opportunity to follow a passion because I feel I would have done better at something I actually liked and not something that I'd try to hide from(I literally used to hide when it was time for piano lessons when I was 4-6ish)

  • @elkot030
    @elkot030 8 лет назад

    You are so inspiring!

  • @solar0wind
    @solar0wind 8 лет назад

    I'm not really talented, f.e. I can't keep the order of steps in mind very well, but I wonder where I would be now if I had had the motivation I have now and more and better classes.
    The early years footage was very inspiring. Thanks for that :)

  • @bonniemei4662
    @bonniemei4662 8 лет назад

    This video is absolutely stunning ❤️❤️