She was a soloist with new york city ballet performing juliet, the sugarplum fairy, and aurora all by the time she was 20 years of age. Former new york city ballet soloist kathryn morgan. Pairs of unseasoned dancers emphasize different aspects of the choreography in new york city ballets new romeo and juliet. I have i have technique tips, ballet classes, workouts, dancer exercises, makeup looks, pointe shoe advice, flexibility tips, my. That was always my favorite and best role when i was with new york city ballet. Morgan left new york city ballet in 2012 due to health complications related to her suffering from hashimotos thyroiditis. Kathryn elizabeth morgan born august 17, 1988 is an american ballet dancer. May 01, 2008 morgan acquitted herself with acclaim and wheeldon then cast her in the lead of carousel a dance, to which she brought youthful tempestuousness. Kathryn ended up launching her own blog, if the pointe shoes fits, which focuses on ballet, beauty tips, and lifestyleand soon enough, she started gaining followers by the thousands.
Dec 23, 2007 kathryn morgan s social media following seem to be ballet students who simply relate to her downtoearth ballet tutorials as well as her openness in discussing some issues in the ballet world but being tactful and fair about it shes not gelsey kirkland. Kathryn morgan talks to ballet news ballet news straight. The huntsville ballet company presents romeo and juliet. After an illness sidelined her career, kathryn morgan transitioned from rising new york city ballet star to freelancer. Romeo and juliet death scene with commentary kathryn morgan. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Born august 17, 1989 in north carolina, morgan calls mobile, alabama home. After an illness sidelined her career,kathryn morgan transitioned from rising new york city ballet star to freelancer. She joined the corps at age 17 and was soon promoted to soloist, dancing roles like juliet and aurora. In june 2006, morgan joined the new yor city ballet as an apprentice. And the costumes reflect 16 th century everyday wardrobe. This is the first video of act 2 in our romeo and juliet ballet commentary series.
In fact, if the play had ended after act ii, scene 6 it would be labeled as a. For pointes biweekly newsletter, we chatted with morgan about this. Before romeo and juliet finally premiered in the u. Today is the final video in the romeo and juliet commentary series. Orza and his juliet, kathryn morgan, were the lovers who did most to light up the ballets dancing. During this time, he originated leading roles in marco goeckes place a. She joined new york city ballet in 2006 and was promoted to the rank of soloist in 2009. Miss morgan, who has danced lead roles including juliet in romeo and juliet, and aurora in sleeping beauty, battled with her illness for two years before accepting it was time to leave the nycb. After she left, i was so out of shape, so sick, so miserable, morgan says. 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. Kathryn morgan, former new york city ballet dancer. Sep 25, 2014 kathryn ended up launching her own blog, if the pointe shoes fits, which focuses on ballet, beauty tips, and lifestyleand soon enough, she started gaining followers by the thousands. Romeo and juliet rehearsal with sean rollofson kathryn morgan subscribe. Soloist, miami city ballet guest artist, youtuber, master teacher former soloist, new york city ballet.
Hes already replaced the neoclassical the tragedy of romeo and juliet and cinderella with maillots contemporary versions of these works, and the sleeping beauty press release states that this is the last run for the ronald hynd production, and that a new production will be announced in the future. This is a bit of act 2 of romeo and juliet with ballet commentary. Feb 10, 2020 when soloist kathryn morgan made her entrance as the striptease girl in miami city ballets slaughter on tenth avenue last october, the audience greeted her with a burst of ecstatic applause. Oct 03, 2014 miss morgan, who has danced lead roles including juliet in romeo and juliet, and aurora in sleeping beauty, battled with her illness for two years before accepting it was time to leave the nycb. The premiere took place 24 february 1991 at the new york state theater, lincoln center. This was more than morgans debut in the role, or her first performance as a new member of mcb. Gala march 16th with kathryn morgan and sean rollofson. The premiere took place on tuesday, 1 may 2007 at the new york state theater, lincoln center. But after spending the last couple of years off stage recovering from an illness, the dancer proved that she can apply that same level of graceful precision to dolling out. In the lead roles, kathryn morgan and rob fairchild subbing for sean suozzi were magical together. This is despite having a father who was a dentist in the air force and moving around a lot. Kathyrn morgan bio, age, net worth, nationality, dance. Act ii will open with the breathtaking and touching balcony scene from sir kenneth macmillans romeo and juliet. She was hardly in the role for more than a seven months when she was diagnosed with an.
Romeo and juliet magnolia by regina taylor directed by khanisha foster mcclintock theatre nov 1720, 2016 middletown by will eno directed by andrei belgrader scene dock theatre nov 1720, 2016 201617 season of plays c. This is when romeo falls in love with juliet at the capulets feast. This was more than morgan s debut in the role, or her first performance as a new member of mcb. The comments in her yt videos are mostly ballet students. Juliet shows being lady like in the play romeo and juliet when she says ill look to like, if looking liking move. Kathryn morgan underfunctioning thyroid interview nycb. Apr 15, 20 romeo and juliet features numerous iconic lines and scenes, such as the balcony scene and the final death scene, but the other parts of the play and subplots give it pillarlike support. When soloist kathryn morgan made her entrance as the striptease girl in miami city ballets slaughter on tenth avenue last october, the audience greeted her with a burst of ecstatic applause. But last april, seven years after she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and left her career at new york city ballet behind, morgan signed a professional.
Kathryn morgan continues to inspire us dance spirit. Seven years after complications from hashimotos thyroiditis ended her blossoming career with new york city ballet, the 30yearold is back in the spotlight. Mar 19, 2016 as mentioned, rollofson will join kathryn morgan to not only open both top of act i, but they will open act ii with the full balcony scene from sir kenneth macmillans romeo and juliet. As a young american ballet dancer, kathryn elizabeth morgan, is a former soloist with the new york city ballet. Now, the fearless dancer has partnered with outreach organization ballet in the city to headline her own evening at the k. But no more deep will i endart mine eye then your consent give strength to make it fly 1. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The role of juliet is traditionally performed in a nightgown. May 08, 2007 pairs of unseasoned dancers emphasize different aspects of the choreography in new york city ballets new romeo and juliet. Seven years after complications from hashimotos thyroiditis ended her blossoming career with new york city ballet, the. But the baltimore shakespeare factorys production of romeo and juliet, though staying true to the original work, adds a dose of freshness and contemporary.
Sean rollofson professional company dancer balletmet. The balcony scene from romeo and juliet was staged by sean lavery, assistant to the ballet master in chief at new york city ballet to prokofievs romeo and juliet 19341940. When i was a young student, i was always looking for insights into the ballet world and how to. Apr 16, 2019 kathryn katie morgan from mobile, alabama, joins miami city ballet as a soloist. Former new york city ballet soloist kathryn morgan prepares. Video of morgan s sleeping beauty wedding pd2 with tyler angle at nycb from a few years ago. This was my best and favorite role of my career, so i hope you enjoy it. You all have really wanted to see this, so here it is. Act 2 opens with the wedding scene with friar laurence, and then i take you through the big fight between tybalt. This video is juliets first entrance and the first half of the ballroom scene, which includes meeting romeo for the first time, dance of the knights, and. Our students will also be performing sevearal works as well as some surprise local guest artists. Jan 28, 2020 in her nycb days, morgan was one of the companys fastestrising stars. But after spending the last couple of years off stage recovering from an illness, the dancer proved that she can apply that same level of graceful precision to dolling out the kind of real talk we dont usually hear from ballerinas.
Dec 19, 2017 35 videos play all performances kathryn morgan kathryn morgan matthew bourne. This is the scene in juliet s room with the nurse, lord and lady capulet, and paris. Morgan, who joined the corps only in february, has the technical mastery for the balanchine roles that are the greatest prizes in city ballets repertory. Romeo and juliet death scene with commentary kathryn morgan subscribe. Shakespeares romeo and juliet is a tragedy, but it does have episodes of humor, particularly in the first two acts. It is an incredibly emotional scene to perform, and hopefully the. Kathryn morgan in romeo and juliet with seth orza if you could dance anywhere in the world not only in a theatre, where would you dance.
I wanted to see it again before the live live from lincoln center broadcast this thursday. It was a dream come true to get to perform such an iconic. Now, the fearless dancer has partnered with outreach organization ballet in the city to headline her own evening at the kennedy center, mar. Kathryn morgan this is the final tomb scene from romeo. This video is juliet s first entrance and the first half of the ballroom scene, which includes meeting romeo for the first time, dance of the knights, and. Thus, romeo cant climb up to juliets balcony, while juliet easily scrambles up a vine. Apr 18, 2010 kathryn morgan in romeo and juliet with seth orza if you could dance anywhere in the world not only in a theatre, where would you dance. Juliet was morgans favorite role to dance at nycb, so it is a thrill for her to get to dance it again. The acting in this production under the direction of shakespeare veteran tom delise is superb. A couple years ago, if you had told kathryn morgan that shed be a soloist at miami city ballet, learning roles like the firebird, mercedes in don quixote and the striptease girl in slaughter on tenth avenue, she would have said you were crazy.
It is an incredibly emotional scene to perform, and hopefully the audience is moved by it. On stage, kathryn morgan is known for her particularly stunning jete and unerring musicality. In 2012, she took leave from performing due to medical reasons. Morgan acquitted herself with acclaim and wheeldon then cast her in the lead of carousel a dance, to which she brought youthful tempestuousness. Romeo and juliets awakening after their wedding night is a scene of anguish. Video of morgans sleeping beauty wedding pd2 with tyler angle at nycb from a few years ago. Her dancing was, as always, exquisite and she did not just act juliet she was juliet. This has everything to do with contemporary prejudices, and nothing to do with shakespeare.
This is with the new york city ballet and my partner is sean suozzi. Katie morgans performance as juliet was simply beautiful, indeed sublime. The language used, elizabethan english, is rather arcane. Romeo, on the other hand, is an inept bumbler, much as fathers have been portrayed in contemporary sitcoms. Our former cover star kathryn morgan has had a dreamcometrue career in many ways.
William shakespeares romeo and juliet is an ancient play as it was written sometime between 1591 and 1595. This is a recent performance of the balcony scene from romeo and juliet with commentary. R in 1940, the dancers of the production were said to have almost boycotted the show because they disliked dancing to prokofievs score. Kathryn katie morgan from mobile, alabama, joins miami city ballet as a soloist. Today i tell you the story of how i first got the role of juliet at new york city ballet. Romeo and juliet at the guthrie american experiment. Kathryn morgan page 5 of 37 ballet beauty lifestyle.
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