Can you believe this pretty lady just turned 12? For those of you who are going to ask, Cypress is in the pre-competitive category based on where her birthday falls. That is why she is dancing on flat. That age division (9-11) is "strongly encouraged" to compete on flat, which I HIGHLY agree with. There is plenty of time for pointe later on!
I love Cypress's name. Needless to say, she is very accomplished at 12. Great that her technique could look that good in ballet shoes. Katie: "Let people revel in your longness!"
these videos always remind me of how valuable a good teacher is. katie's comments are always so specific and constructive, and she always makes a point of identifying what the dancer did right as well as what they did wrong. you can always notice the results of that teaching style when the dancer runs their variation again at the end (and then in the yagp performance clip as well). kudos to katie for being everything a ballet coach should be!
Kathryn Morgan’s secret to being a consistent 💃, taking breaths between notes, and long arms and chest to the ceiling. Such understated and important elements to any dance number. ♥️❤️
Oh yes the picture moment! When I did Rhythmic Gymnastic competitions they always told us to hold balances so they could have a "picture" moment. Same with jumps, there should be a moment where they could take a picture.
I second the picture moment. ITF Taekwon-Do black belt here. We are told to do the same during patterns. As in, hold the technique for a "picture" moment. This only applies for normal motion though.
@@lepetiterebelle6878 It is such a great explanation though! It makes you really think and hold your poses in a good way. Make it pretty and show yourself/your technique off!
Katie I am obsessed with watching everyones arms after watching your coaching videos. :P Seriously though, these are such beautiful dancers and your coaching is so supportive - the way ballet should be!
Wow, what an incredibly articulate performance. Congratulations to Cypress for her impressive talent! (I hope the there wil be some advice for her on knee and general joint strength given her hyperextension, since she will surely make incredible progress, and it would be horrible to lose time through an injury or run into joint issues later in her career.)
At DAB we train the students primarily in the French style (with some Cuban flavoring), but the students have training with several vaganova teachers as they progress through the levels. We try to build students who will be successful in any class or audition they go into, regardless of whether it’s Balanchine or Bournonville.. thanks for asking!
I wonder, will anyone be addressing the hyper extension in her knees? I worry that it could effect the longevity of her dancing. She is a gorgeous dancer.
@@LinaSingers you could be right. I was a professional modern dancer, and I had similar problems with my arms. Hyper extension, no matter how much one compensates, causes wear and tear much sooner.
Cypress is undoubtedly very talented, but I'd be concerned about her weight. I know dancers are encouraged to stay slender, to have the "ballet body", but this lovely child seem unhealthily thin. Anorexia is a real thing, too. I just pray someone is carefully watching her overall health and growth.
Kathryn, you're a wonderful, supportive coach.... but, and this is absolutely no condemnation against you... more and more these days, there's very little ballet left in ballet. In solos and variations students seem to be rhythmic gymnasts. Legs flailing, attitudes like bent penches, and such weak weak cores. Jamming into extreme positions and holding with poor placement, the extent of how bad their placement is becoming apparent when they can barely do one pirouette. It's depressing - no dance, legato or cantilena - when did it all get so bad?
@@II-bn8gc Oh go away, young dancers are self destructing precisely because the basics of placement and core strength are being sacrificed to hyperextension.
Can you believe this pretty lady just turned 12? For those of you who are going to ask, Cypress is in the pre-competitive category based on where her birthday falls. That is why she is dancing on flat. That age division (9-11) is "strongly encouraged" to compete on flat, which I HIGHLY agree with. There is plenty of time for pointe later on!
Thank you for saying this! My studio started us out on point early and now even though I’m not pursuing ballet, I keep rolling my ankles when I walk!
Thank you so much for the clear explanation and beautiful video!
I would like to know- if you’re in the junior division (age 13), do you have to be en pointe? Because i’m not going to be
Wow, what a talent! She has such a Vaganova look about her.
SAB! got another Wendy Whalen here ! She’s amazing
I love Cypress's name.
Needless to say, she is very accomplished at 12. Great that her technique could look that good in ballet shoes.
Katie: "Let people revel in your longness!"
these videos always remind me of how valuable a good teacher is. katie's comments are always so specific and constructive, and she always makes a point of identifying what the dancer did right as well as what they did wrong. you can always notice the results of that teaching style when the dancer runs their variation again at the end (and then in the yagp performance clip as well). kudos to katie for being everything a ballet coach should be!
Kathryn Morgan’s secret to being a consistent 💃, taking breaths between notes, and long arms and chest to the ceiling. Such understated and important elements to any dance number. ♥️❤️
wow, what a talent! couldn't really pay attention to her fifth, since her lines are so gorgeous.. thank you for introducing her to us..
Oh yes the picture moment! When I did Rhythmic Gymnastic competitions they always told us to hold balances so they could have a "picture" moment. Same with jumps, there should be a moment where they could take a picture.
I second the picture moment. ITF Taekwon-Do black belt here. We are told to do the same during patterns. As in, hold the technique for a "picture" moment. This only applies for normal motion though.
@@lepetiterebelle6878 It is such a great explanation though! It makes you really think and hold your poses in a good way.
Make it pretty and show yourself/your technique off!
Katie I am obsessed with watching everyones arms after watching your coaching videos. :P Seriously though, these are such beautiful dancers and your coaching is so supportive - the way ballet should be!
What a beautiful, serious and talented young Lady!!!!!!Never ending lines and allready a little artist.
My favorite part was when her arabesque leg hit her arm. That's a problem most of us can only dream of! 🤣
@@bonniebluelass161 😂🤣😉
Lines for daysss!
Wow ! Talk about talent !!!👏👏👏👏👏
Kathryn, you videos are amazing and so inspirational, I am grateful ❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕
Thank you very much for this wonderful series! This is so insightful for any dancer!
Beautiful technique and musicality ! Congratulations
Wow, what an incredibly articulate performance. Congratulations to Cypress for her impressive talent!
(I hope the there wil be some advice for her on knee and general joint strength given her hyperextension, since she will surely make incredible progress, and it would be horrible to lose time through an injury or run into joint issues later in her career.)
I was thinking the same.
Удивительная грация и пластика!💃🌞👍Удачи и успехов юной балерине!
She is so talented! And shes only 12!? Amazing! ^w^
Wow she is awesome!
Love these so so much!!
I love your video💓💓
Does she train in russian style? Her lines is so beautiful!
At DAB we train the students primarily in the French style (with some Cuban flavoring), but the students have training with several vaganova teachers as they progress through the levels. We try to build students who will be successful in any class or audition they go into, regardless of whether it’s Balanchine or Bournonville.. thanks for asking!
She has absolutely NO core strength.
@@oliviakirby1409 she is only 12
This little girl obviously has extreme talent and strength! We must be seeing different things.
@@rebeccasoto9592 Yes, you're seeing what you want to see. I'm seeing the truth.
wowzer!
Beautiful ballerina!
So beautiful❤️❤️❤️clean technique, dreamy feets and endless legs😍😍😍
I wonder, will anyone be addressing the hyper extension in her knees? I worry that it could effect the longevity of her dancing. She is a gorgeous dancer.
Her being this advanced and also looking very closely, I'm confident she is working on not locking the knees and pulling up more to combat that.
@@LinaSingers you could be right. I was a professional modern dancer, and I had similar problems with my arms. Hyper extension, no matter how much one compensates, causes wear and tear much sooner.
Katie❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😄
Cypress is undoubtedly very talented, but I'd be concerned about her weight. I know dancers are encouraged to stay slender, to have the "ballet body", but this lovely child seem unhealthily thin. Anorexia is a real thing, too. I just pray someone is carefully watching her overall health and growth.
Had to double check that she wasn't on pointe!
Kathryn, you're a wonderful, supportive coach.... but, and this is absolutely no condemnation against you... more and more these days, there's very little ballet left in ballet. In solos and variations students seem to be rhythmic gymnasts. Legs flailing, attitudes like bent penches, and such weak weak cores. Jamming into extreme positions and holding with poor placement, the extent of how bad their placement is becoming apparent when they can barely do one pirouette. It's depressing - no dance, legato or cantilena - when did it all get so bad?
Need I remind you that this dancer is... Twelve...
You have a point but not appropriate on a video about a twelve year old
@@II-bn8gc Oh go away, young dancers are self destructing precisely because the basics of placement and core strength are being sacrificed to hyperextension.
@@oliviakirby1409 it still isn’t the appropriate place