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Comment on Kathryn Morgan by Valeriya Sharypkina

Valeriya Sharypkina — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:43:32 +0000

Hey Kathryn! I’m Valeriya and i’m a ballerina in training and i have a question. How did you balanced school and dance? Was it hard? Thank you so much for all the tips and have a nice day!

Comment on The Basic Stage Eye by Kalli

Kalli — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 06:58:45 +0000

could you do a S bun/ balanchine bun/avedon bun tutorial please??

Comment on Kathryn Morgan by kathrynemorgan

kathrynemorgan — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:57:55 +0000

Hi Lisa! No I don’t- I think girls that young dropping that much weight is ridiculous. Summer programs do not take you just because you are skinny. Actually, I know for certain that SAB will not let you take class if you are too thin in the summer. I have seen it happen numerous times. They would rather you dance well. I think technique and passion for dance is MUCH more important!

Comment on Kathryn Morgan by Lisa R

Lisa R — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:20:07 +0000

Hi Kathryn!! I love your blog(: I enjoy your posts on Facebook too! I’m a 16yr old ballet dancer at UNCSA and I have an audition question. Many girls at my school drop like 15lbs each year before auditions and swear that this is the only way to get into the summer programs they want. Honestly, the whole school has gone kind of overboard with body image in my opinion. My question for you is this: Do you think losing 10-20lbs can make a difference in an average sized ballerina for summer program auditions? I truly look up to you so much and that’s why I brought this question to you. I totally agree with Page B’s posts about you being a great role model. Thanks SO much for everything you do, you are really an amazing person (not to mention phenomenal dancer!!)

Comment on The Basic Stage Eye by VictoriaBallerina

VictoriaBallerina — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:57:24 +0000

OMG! I LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing…I will definately be using this at my next recital!

Comment on On Your Own by joanamoroso

joanamoroso — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:27:56 +0000

Fortunatetly, I am not anymore ignored by my teachers, only in intensive courses where they are usually very demanding. But I totally agrre with trying a lower level, I did that, it really helps puting everything in place again. But, it is impossible for me to attend more than five classes a week, I only go to 4 actually. I’m studying at university which makes impossible to work for ballet at a professional level. But, as I cannot go to any more classes, I work out a lot at home, stretching mainly, but also turn out, feet flexibility, tension release, abs etc. That will do too right, or is it really need a school? I dance ballet for many years, I know the exercises done in workout class, what I need to do and how, and what I need to start the class ready and not stiff. Classes always feel great obviously, and one works more and seriously than at home, but I guess I can still improve at home. What do you think?

Comment on Holiday Gift Guide #2 by Ragnhild

Ragnhild — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:29:27 +0000

Beautiful pictures!

Comment on Holiday Gift Guide #2 by Timothy kokott

Timothy kokott — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:38:53 +0000

Luvly werk…

Comment on Holiday Gift Guide #2 by Svenja

Svenja — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:23:59 +0000

I absolutely adore his works!
Love your blog!
Svenja
xx

Comment on The Basic Stage Eye by Lana

Lana — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:12:39 +0000

Hi Kathryne! This post was extremely helpful and informative! I was just wondering what I could do make-up-wise as I have quite small eyes and a large space between my eyes and my eyebrows. If I use eyeshadow quite close to the brow it makes my eyelids appear very heavy on stage and my eyes look even smaller than they are! I have tried using white liner on my water line but this makes my face look extremely tacky and unnatural (even though stage makeup isn’t all that natural anyway!). I was just wondering if you had come across this or if you have any helpful suggestions? We are performing Raymonda at my dance studio in a couple of weeks and your advice would be extremely appreciated!

p.s. I have enjoyed all of your posts – to date – immensely!