The Extreme Workout Regimen Of A Professional Ballerina

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  • Kathryn Boren is a ballerina with American Ballet Theatre. Boren supplements her ballet training and rehearsals with intense, ballet-centric workouts. She works with trainers from celebrity-favorite gym DOGPOUND to create exercises that push her body to its limit. Boren says she's gained more control of her body, making her a more free dancer. She's also a certified personal trainer and has begun helping her fellow dancers improve their fitness.
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    The Extreme Workout Regimen Of A Professional Ballerina

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  • @iamonlyming3390
    @iamonlyming3390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13522

    Ballerinas, gymnasts, synchronized swimmers, pole dancers, etc. are some of the MOST impressive, hardworking and strongest athletes out there.

  • @mariavitalina4943
    @mariavitalina4943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1763

    Something I find interesting that not many talk about is the silence of their movements. When a ballerina jumps in to the air there will definitely be some noise from the hard bottom in their shoes, but when they generally move around there is almost no sound. That silence is, what I believe, to be a big reason why it feels like they're flying around on stage. It is truly fascinating and definitely deserves more credit.

    • @Redorgreenful
      @Redorgreenful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Maria Vitalina Beautiful

    • @racheldeckert4362
      @racheldeckert4362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      They do things to the shoes to prevent them from being really loud when dancing. Ballerinas are definitely light on their feet and that is beautiful. But it mostly has to do with they make sure they’re shoes are quiet

    • @tokofukawa6056
      @tokofukawa6056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Rachel Deckert not really, as a ballet dancer, usually pointe shoes just make every movement 10 times louder, so you have to put in more effort not to make noise

    • @misaamane8732
      @misaamane8732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sometimes they bang them against the wall.

    • @user-hn3gd4nh4o
      @user-hn3gd4nh4o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      When we rehearse if someone makes a particularly loud noise my dance teacher will make us all do it again to ensure we are all silent sometimes I swear she does it for the fun of it

  • @senik64
    @senik64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5399

    as a gymnast I’m just so respectful about her work, random people can’t understand how hard as hell it is although it just looks like dancing in а pretty tutu

    • @xxii6830
      @xxii6830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      My friends thing its so easy and make fun and it makes me really angry like have some respect...

    • @kelliodwyer7988
      @kelliodwyer7988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      It's also hard to be so on your game and try to make it look effortless.

    • @adikeys405keys8
      @adikeys405keys8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@xxii6830 same

    • @sierrakutzera295
      @sierrakutzera295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I know! Everybody hears dance and think we just jump around on a stage in stupid costumes, they don't get how hard it is!

    • @mayjailerxx
      @mayjailerxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I think that’s when the true art of it shines forth. Being able to make grueling physical work look effortlessly graceful and light❤️

  • @marrinf332
    @marrinf332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5073

    Ballerinas dance 8 hours a day (at least) 6 days a week. Then they spend their free time exercising more. Like, how?!?!??

    • @SaltySugarPlum
      @SaltySugarPlum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +333

      cocaine

    • @aanaya5
      @aanaya5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

      Because we love it. ♥️

    • @opalskyartwork
      @opalskyartwork 5 ปีที่แล้ว +203

      It’s their actual job that’s why.

    • @NewEyes25
      @NewEyes25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +214

      Because it's a lifestyle. You breath it, you eat it you dream it.

    • @mewmew6158
      @mewmew6158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      It's their passion, their love, why not work hard to be able to do the thing you love more often or more efficiently?

  • @philgamer_309
    @philgamer_309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4728

    Im not flexible but by watching this i feel like i hear bones cracking

    • @dumhomie8656
      @dumhomie8656 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Philgamer_ 309 q

    • @DJ-lm4it
      @DJ-lm4it 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here

    • @user-rh4fc2dg8e
      @user-rh4fc2dg8e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh, there's "bones", alright

    • @f4iry431
      @f4iry431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Philgamer_ 309 everybody who does ballet know the sound of the crackle dackling in class, even when we simply move a limb.

    • @jessicalee163
      @jessicalee163 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ko Ko lol 😂 it’s so true

  • @aoutsky
    @aoutsky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1951

    *Flexibility has entered the chat*

    • @natashabenitez7650
      @natashabenitez7650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      D N I'm supper flexibility its insane... Always have streach out for yrs no matter what size..
      Anyway .. I don't understand how a doctor can tell you that your muscles are over worked??
      I'm trying to figure this out because she didn't explain anything when asking her what she means ? As she's a doctor yet as no answers to my questions..
      as well asking for certain thing's she wasn't. listening to my questions ? When I'm telling her I'm in pain Trust me I'm in pain you can't make it up ! One Doctor Understood it One .

    • @elliemorgan4647
      @elliemorgan4647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a acrobatic gymnast if you don't know what it is then look it up on TH-cam it's crazy

    • @friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354
      @friendlyneighbourhoodbridg1354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      *BONES have left the chat*

  • @foxylady9110
    @foxylady9110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2802

    Think I’ve pulled a muscle or two just watching this....lol

    • @van2497
      @van2497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Foxy Lady my muscles are aching from watching this and I’m in bed with the heater on...... eating chips

    • @Kiara-zc5iu
      @Kiara-zc5iu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Foxy Lady my legs started hurting

    • @stellaapril7264
      @stellaapril7264 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vanessa Pigei waoo heater in May/June where do u live? We use AC around then

    • @van2497
      @van2497 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      stella april AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 complete opposite to America, we have Christmas in summer

    • @merrysol4920
      @merrysol4920 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

  • @sleepyontime5513
    @sleepyontime5513 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1611

    Me: *loves ballet and wishes to do it*
    Also me: *sees her stretching and doing exercise*
    Me: never mind

    • @tonystank1214
      @tonystank1214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      SIKE nah SAME 😖

    • @zeldasill109
      @zeldasill109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love ur profile pic man

    • @esteeeela
      @esteeeela 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      There is a big distance between professional workout and hobbies

    • @dorcasjiresse5123
      @dorcasjiresse5123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me in a nutshell...

    • @ashley_agabao5516
      @ashley_agabao5516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      If you love ballet you should go for it! I used to think that I couldn’t do it but it helped me get rid of my spinal disorder. Now I even go international. You got this.

  • @Just_jessie_3
    @Just_jessie_3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +838

    It’s incredible what ballerinas are capable of

  • @emmahood3156
    @emmahood3156 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2278

    My fat ass after eating left over Christmas dinner include dessert: I could do that.

    • @godzilla4005
      @godzilla4005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At least you have a butt😂😂😂 unlike her

    • @queenkid2726
      @queenkid2726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I went to McDonald’s yesterday and slipped on some ice when walking to my car and then it took me 30 minutes to get off my fat ass😭

    • @godzilla4005
      @godzilla4005 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lola M yes. Everybody does. Maybe not in ballet but every single person on this planet has a talent or multiple talents.

    • @user-fy1xv6nu3f
      @user-fy1xv6nu3f 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Genuinely made me laugh so hard

  • @heatherkaye8653
    @heatherkaye8653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    I tried the exercise 1:55 and now waiting for an ambulance.

    • @em_jav2417
      @em_jav2417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We had to do that in our conditioning class and it was impossible hahaha

  • @dahlia4585
    @dahlia4585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    I started ballet at 10. I was so embarrassed and I used to tell people I started at 3 (like everyone else). Obviously I wasn't caught up to EVERYBODY but I learned really really quickly and now my whole life is ballet. I am 13 now and let me tell you... I have gotten SO MUCH better! Don't let anything stop you from your goals or dreams no matter statistics, age, or difficulty ♡

    • @giuliaferrucci6662
      @giuliaferrucci6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I totally second that. And I started at 14, too!

    • @HG-jh5zf
      @HG-jh5zf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Allegra Kent didn’t start until she was 10 or 11 as well. And she ended up being great and dancing with some of the best dancers of the 20th century!

    • @cvspvr
      @cvspvr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are you still doing ballet now?

    • @elisabettajoimir
      @elisabettajoimir ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I started at 12 after 4 years of rhythmic gymnastics, the flexibility was there but I didn't have the ballet technique which was the biggest problem for me
      I honestly wish you the best

    • @Everyonesaytouswoo.ah3987
      @Everyonesaytouswoo.ah3987 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me who wants to start ballet at 16:

  • @yaaayy123
    @yaaayy123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    It makes me sad that I never get to experience this. Started dancing ballet as a child but lost my ability to stand in a car crash. Maybe my daughter will one day start ballet, but I will not force her to it.

    • @jakkonu5746
      @jakkonu5746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Good that you will not force her. :-)
      I feel your pain. I used to dance too ballett with A lot of passion. Had a serious injurie on my ankle and had to move in my own flat when I was 16 and couldn't effort it anymore. Was the first time my heart broked. I loved ballett.
      I will be an old granny and will say: I could have been a professional dancer 😅🤣🤣🤣
      (I'm not an native English speaking person)

    • @seamuseclipse
      @seamuseclipse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel you 🤍🤍🤍

    • @lilylzrner5339
      @lilylzrner5339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i imagine your pain idk hox mxh you've danced before it but stoping brutally like that muste have been really difficult added to the clasic hard things or a car accident. But idk in wich contry you are, but there could be like oragnisations that offer ballet class with disabled people and they can be mixed with valid ones. So if you want to do ballet again you can check if there's any in your area

    • @Xesxs
      @Xesxs ปีที่แล้ว

      You may like horseback ridding better. When you are one with the animal, its like dancing. Also do the arms positions without the legs steps in ballet. The hands, head upper torso. Strive to be the best, and do the best you can. Don't be sad. You didn't die in the car crash.

  • @user-kh2be1zz6e
    @user-kh2be1zz6e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I feel like figure skaters, gymnasts, and ballerinas use the most of their body and the most muscles which makes them impressive

  • @osodelososos5552
    @osodelososos5552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I’m so impressed with the muscle control that ballet dancers possess. So much strength and grace combined!

  • @ReneeStevens98
    @ReneeStevens98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +448

    Super-human balance... amazing!

    • @troll5689
      @troll5689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Renee S right?! I wanna see how she does on a balance beam, as a gymnast

  • @ririmars
    @ririmars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2700

    And they say dance isn’t a sport LOOK AT THIS!!!

    • @melissasmith6762
      @melissasmith6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      It's not.

    • @ririmars
      @ririmars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      Melissa Smith
      It actually is, we work just as hard if not harder then football players, we can and will get injured due to our exercises and or dances, we’re on the same level as them, not everyone can be a professional athlete and not everyone can be a professional dancer I’d say we’re in the same lane.

    • @melissasmith6762
      @melissasmith6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@ririmars It's. Not. A. Sport. Hey, being a Navy Seal is freaking hard does that make it a sport?

    • @halfdeadminah5857
      @halfdeadminah5857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      @@melissasmith6762
      Sport- "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment", and Ballet doesn't fall into this category how ?

    • @melissasmith6762
      @melissasmith6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@halfdeadminah5857Someone literally quoted that to me an hour ago. Ballet is not about competition. They use competitions to measure ability in order to further their career (winning scholarships, getting noticed, ect.). The ballet career is about getting into a company in order to dance for _entertainment_ , not competing. In sports, it's all about winning competitions and nothing else.

  • @santhoshkumarR2847
    @santhoshkumarR2847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Hats off to their dedication and commitment

  • @bedavining7748
    @bedavining7748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    The chopped waistband of the tights is such a mood like WHYYY do they make the waist SOOO tight on those things!!!!

    • @Daaaanielle
      @Daaaanielle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      How is it too small even for her? There is nothing of her!

    • @Cbop77
      @Cbop77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She's probably wearing a kid's size. Fits her legs, not her waist

    • @rotting_turtle2948
      @rotting_turtle2948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol I know! I wanted to get a size up in tights... But they didn't have them..... 😭😭 So I have to stick with my own size Which rips easily! I take my waistband and stretch it out and leave it stretching all night. It should give you a good 2-3 classes before it shrinks again!

    • @milliejay1451
      @milliejay1451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do this and it isn’t because my tights don’t fit, it’s because it prevents lines under your leotard

  • @ohlookmarki
    @ohlookmarki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    Meanwhile, I trip while walking on a flat surface.

    • @haydentipton898
      @haydentipton898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I broke my ankle on a flat surface😂😂

    • @mei819
      @mei819 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marki Mahalimuyak 😂😂😂

    • @mrsangerstein
      @mrsangerstein 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did this at work this week. Twice. 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @mdeasis11
      @mdeasis11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know those tiiiiny little crevices made by grout and file? Yeup no, repeat offender of tripping bc of those. Lol.

  • @robynsmith6974
    @robynsmith6974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +800

    As a ballet dancer (not at all professional), I find this very interesting...👍🏻✨

    • @haileyc702
      @haileyc702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Robyn Smith same it shows me how easy we have it before we go to a company

    • @adikeys405keys8
      @adikeys405keys8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @madelinelee7388
      @madelinelee7388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @madelinelee7388
      @madelinelee7388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      But who likes point shoes in here

    • @adikeys405keys8
      @adikeys405keys8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@madelinelee7388 i do and i have one

  • @TheAgeofFabulous
    @TheAgeofFabulous 5 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Thank you for showing this video!! There are a lot of misconceptions about Ballerinas, their personalities, lifestyles and this tries to address it.

  • @rebeccamardis8772
    @rebeccamardis8772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Cross-training is SO important. I used to compete as an Irish Dancer (we go on our toes, too) and lifting really heped me build strength and control!

  • @hopevang6810
    @hopevang6810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1024

    I think ballerinas would be good in taekwondo
    Flexible
    Stability for kicks
    Strength
    And how serious they are

    • @MrSlaidback
      @MrSlaidback 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I certainly would not fight a ballerina , @@jacobgasson8016

    • @isabelamoore337
      @isabelamoore337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That’s what a black belt told me, and her dad owns their studio! I have 2 friends who are sisters, one does ballet and the other taekwondo and the one that did martial arts was able to learn dance easily and did very well! They’re so similar

    • @meep2325
      @meep2325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I so agree.
      I had a classmate for various years during school and she did ballet and taekwondo and was amazing.
      You’d see her standing below 5’5” but try getting into a fight with her and see how your shins end up
      Trust me
      I asked her once to teach me

    • @xqueenn5012
      @xqueenn5012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I want to see a movie where a ballerina some reason some way has to learn martial arts and is ok at first and then becomes really good at it

    • @melissasmith6762
      @melissasmith6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The way the strength is channeled is different. Dancers do not exert energy toward overpowering objects/people.

  • @michaelcorbett4236
    @michaelcorbett4236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One thing that's great about this is that you see the cumulative effects, the practice as well as it not being all ballet-centric. I've started to take stretching more seriously and know it will take time to get to my own goals. Great video.

  • @ggarzagarcia
    @ggarzagarcia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2071

    Ballerinas are very strong. But holy hell, I thought she was skinny fat on her anterior chain. Thought she would have a little more muscle in her arms, back, and core until she explained her reasons why.

    • @teatime5234
      @teatime5234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      They have to stay skinny as ballerinas

    • @brealajabarber3809
      @brealajabarber3809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      abb a no they don’t need to skinny

    • @11vannesa11
      @11vannesa11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +457

      Brealaja Barber Being super slim is optimal for a ballerina as it helps dancers be more graceful and lightweight, which is helpful when it comes to things such as leaps, lifts, and turns

    • @bethboo2182
      @bethboo2182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Brealaja Barber a ballerina got to be skinny

    • @11vannesa11
      @11vannesa11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      K_ C as long as you’re not carrying extra fat, a lean strong figure is great

  • @margos_mangos618
    @margos_mangos618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    Wow that's dedication

  • @kelseywilliams7984
    @kelseywilliams7984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2586

    She is definitely thinner and less muscular looking than a lot of other professional ballet dancers.

    • @eligil4629
      @eligil4629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +637

      Kelsey Williams some people really struggle to gain weight and muscle.

    • @dackjanielsmeup
      @dackjanielsmeup 5 ปีที่แล้ว +509

      @@eligil4629
      Some people do, however let's be honest... the majority of people who struggle to gain aren't eating enough.

    • @pseudooriginal1515
      @pseudooriginal1515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +458

      She is tiny and muscular and flexible because of her nutrition. So shut your mouth and have more of respect for her and for your body. Jealousy is gross

    • @saranicole8506
      @saranicole8506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Kelsey Williams she said why in the video

    • @madison2074
      @madison2074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      uh, maybe American ballerinas but look at Russian ballet companies. Definitely the same size if not more muscular.

  • @laaa9429
    @laaa9429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    As a Ballerina myself (not professional tho), I was doing that same exercise on the leg press a few days ago. But the trainers are mostly so used to people who dont dance ballet and are on the gym mostly to gain muscles or lose weight that he just couldn’t understand what I was doing and kept trying to “correct” me by keeping my feet apart and stopping me from jumping

  • @coldshot12
    @coldshot12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    your dedication is really impressive!

  • @fatima-xf1bb
    @fatima-xf1bb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m a dancer and not being at dance and watching these videos making me wanna miss the studio even more

  • @dw7647
    @dw7647 5 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    she would actually be a monster if she practiced Brazilian Juijitsu.

    • @kw5961
      @kw5961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol yes

    • @andreasegura8957
      @andreasegura8957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or any Martial art 😂

    • @VHale-yz7hc
      @VHale-yz7hc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except for the chicken legs. Someone kick her she’s gonna her murdered lol

  • @icy4053
    @icy4053 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    0:01 I’m already getting squeamish

  • @danceconsortium
    @danceconsortium 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great feature! We love how hard she works to train her body for her craft, and in such a unique way!

  • @Avidcomp
    @Avidcomp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing and so good to watch. This is also a good example of rational self-interest. Meaning that people ought to drop the word selfish as an insult. Selfish can be bad and good, but it requires context. But selfishness in of itself is not negative, it's just being used wrongly that way. Rational self-interest is essential to be the wonderful artist that Kathryn is.

  • @P1J1show
    @P1J1show 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your dancing is so distinct! It is so powerful and effortless. The training is evident in your dancing!

  • @vallove4life
    @vallove4life 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RESPECT. This is just amazing what these people can do.... total admiration. 🙌

  • @nxtxlieclaire
    @nxtxlieclaire 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    this is legit so interesting. I love that she does those workouts specific to ballet

  • @DollFaceWinter
    @DollFaceWinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video! I love the creativity from dog pound!!

  • @gothxm
    @gothxm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man, i admire her so much. I wish i could find discipline in myself like this. Im learning work ethic much later than I should have.

  • @joebloggs619
    @joebloggs619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've tried plain gym and other forms of exercise but always return ballet and similar exercises are the best. They make the body feel so good, so powerful and free, when you have such flexibility, strength, balance, tamina, grace, agility, speed etc. One does not have to be a star or some great balletic beauty or even have the ideal body type to enjoy the benefits. Just do it. Even if you cannot do much, it will still benefit you if you do what you can and try to push the barrier a little further each time. But, it is crucial to do the exercises correctly, to avoid injuries and harm to your body. You need right technique. Not just trying to perform impressive physical feats. And, obviously, just swanni g around looking pretty in a tutu but not straining or exhausting yourself or getting all hot and sweaty will not deliver any fitness benefits. You really do have to work hard, which might include getting down onto a dirty hard floor to perform floor based exercises, which may be hard eg splits etc but are generally pretty safer and healthy.

  • @asima4464
    @asima4464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    These people are just underrated! Hattsss offf!😍

  • @k13561
    @k13561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BALLET IS A SPORT! I got into ballet when I was 6 years old and did it until I was 12. I was part of a strict ballet school that was owned by a woman with a prestigious last name in this industry. I was taught by a russian teacher who himself was and still is a remarkable ballet dancer. The amount of work, drive, mental effort and strength it takes to survive in this environment is almost unbelievable. Not everyone is born to do this. I thought I was until my legs started to mess up on me. We didn't have enough money for me to also be getting proper therapy on the side, therefore I had to put prima ballerina dream aside. It hurt so much inside knowing I had to leave that life behind me. Fortunately I had another skill that helped me get into sport in high school. And because of my ballet experience it helped ME have an amazing drive in swimming. Ballet is most definitely a sport and it will keep shooting up in the ranks. These dancers will keep working tirelessly to prove to thw world what they are made of! PURE GRIT AND GRACEFULNESS!!!

  • @kalicoles5103
    @kalicoles5103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I can’t even walk up the stairs to go get chips

    • @forrestforyou
      @forrestforyou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hahahaha

    • @leese27canadian
      @leese27canadian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bahaha!! your comment is exactly my life!

    • @yeshalloween
      @yeshalloween 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well that’s sloppy

    • @serenalizinnqui8474
      @serenalizinnqui8474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah, but see, that is why I have a ground-level home. 😁

  • @ChronicallyTT
    @ChronicallyTT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Kinesiology student/dancer here. Cross training is so important for dancers!!! This makes me so happy!

  • @lauravergot9995
    @lauravergot9995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This idea of integration with fitness techniques sounds great. Wonder if more ballerinas and dancing schools use them. It seems smart to strengthen and take care of the whole body

  • @proteusfitness5040
    @proteusfitness5040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this video!! Cross training for dancers is super important :)

  • @dennislaux
    @dennislaux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm an athlete and I can't do most of what you seem to do everyday. To be so gifted and use it to make this world more beautiful with the arts is something you should be very very proud of. All the best to you.

  • @dieguismama2330
    @dieguismama2330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is insane!! I love it!! I was obsessed wth ballet and did it for four years as a kid then went back in my twenties and oh lawd! I felt so big and bulky and stiff, I was 114 lbs.

    • @elizabeth93534
      @elizabeth93534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it working out for you? im very proud of you for going back. i will do the same!

    • @IATEALLTHECHEESE
      @IATEALLTHECHEESE 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm 160lbs and do ballet at a preprofessional level lmao. I'm really slender with barely any belly and torso fat at all (i can feel my ribs and bone structure extremely easily and see my ab muscles), just slightly bigger boobed and thighed, so idk how 114 is 'bulky' lmao. I'm also the second skinniest out of my grade?? The other dancers at that studio must of been like.. crazy underweight.

  • @carolluther1625
    @carolluther1625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your strength, flexibility is incredible!! You all do not get the credit you deserve. Well done.

  • @robinbird6279
    @robinbird6279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love ballet and dancing, it has been my passion since I was very young... she is such an inspiration!
    Her flexibility is insane!

  • @glywnniswells9480
    @glywnniswells9480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This chicks killing all the survivor challenges if she ever went on that show.

  • @reaganhall4923
    @reaganhall4923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You go girl!

  • @bodyjewels
    @bodyjewels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are PURE AWESOME NESS !#!! Merry Christmas

  • @Empress-star
    @Empress-star 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The greatest athletes, i appreciate the work, skill, & discipline...so beautiful! The training is perfection . 💙🌌💙

  • @arby133
    @arby133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:41
    2018 meaning: Without injury
    2020 meaning: While social distancing

  • @nise_vp
    @nise_vp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I do ballet and people think it is easy or all about pretty tutu’s but it’s not it is hard 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

    • @KatTheKataastrophe
      @KatTheKataastrophe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same, people are always like "oh your a ballet dancer what do you do spin in tutus?" and im like no im constantly in pain my feet are dead and i cant even get out of bed half of the time in the morning, especiually with pointe shoes.

    • @jaimep7056
      @jaimep7056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed. I’m not at all a professional, but I do ballet and this one time my brothers friend asked “what sport do you do?”
      I said, “ballet”
      they said “ballet isn’t a sport.”
      Next time I see them I’m going to tell them to stand of the tip of their toes and walk around and do a combination. 😂

    • @alexisarrizon6083
      @alexisarrizon6083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ballerinas are super athletes💖

  • @patricialavender2902
    @patricialavender2902 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in awe. I think ballerinas are just amazing. It must be wonderful to be so graceful and flexible.

  • @hashelliott3804
    @hashelliott3804 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    💜 so grateful

  • @brandi9889
    @brandi9889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She talks about having the ballet physique and how to obtain it, She also talks about how they don't want to bulk up. My question is, why must the ballet physique be slender? Some individuals can not obtain such a thing due to their physical build. Talent isn't always determined by body type.

    • @twice_velvet
      @twice_velvet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's about the over all look in the performance, you can't be too tall or too short or too curvy. it's meant to look uniform.

    • @tykemeawaywyou
      @tykemeawaywyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brandi leann-to add to that: the optimal ballet physique is to parallel the graceful movements. Long and lean body types lend well for ear-grazing leg extension and leaps. A bulky, short dancer traditionally speaking (not my own standard) doesn’t lend as well to the fluid, graceful movements. Something just seems lost in translation. The girls that are taller and naturally slender are more desirable in a professional capacity because someone sitting in the back row of a theater can still see them and their long limbs versus a petite dancer-hence the reason the girls chosen to be leads are at least 5’8 and up. Also, in professional ballet, performances are done en pointe (when dancers are literally on the tips of their toes wearing shoes with actual wood at the infrastructure where the toe box is) therefore the more you weigh, the more difficult being en pointe will be and your ankles most likely will buckle from the strain. It’s really about gravity and physics too! What goes up must come down and the heavier something is...well I don’t think I need to explain lol!

  • @niazmorshed5998
    @niazmorshed5998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Here before it gets 1m views

  • @forrestforyou
    @forrestforyou 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy powerful! Wow wow! 👏👏
    I also found it interesting she decided to be professional when she was 7 ^^

  • @jodrew1845
    @jodrew1845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks amazing! I wish the 'DogPound' existed when i was dancing years ago.

  • @justjose8002
    @justjose8002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely hate people who say dance isnt a sport. Like not just random dance actual dance, where you put your energy and love or pain into it.

  • @cherriercheung
    @cherriercheung 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I want to know where I can find her training routine? I’d love to start a program like that!

  • @valerie4912
    @valerie4912 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! ❤️

  • @clairehall4574
    @clairehall4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video :-) 🤩

  • @jenntruong6023
    @jenntruong6023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Impressive! "I'm a mouse, duh!" Love that tee!

  • @madnessintomagic
    @madnessintomagic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Please please do a workout series or video with basics to advanced. I’d love to do this but I’m anything but a dancer. Some of these moves looked like they’d feel so good to accomplish.

  • @radiantonion8615
    @radiantonion8615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    super inspiring. Ms Boren has an amazingly strong and flexible body. Normal people should use her drive and motivation as the point of watching her. GO KATIE!

  • @mischum2915
    @mischum2915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, so much respect for her work

  • @investedfemelle7564
    @investedfemelle7564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She STRONG AS HELL!!!!

  • @rachelsyrup
    @rachelsyrup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    4:39 I'd be much more interested in boxing if they had to keep one leg in the air at all times.

  • @bombdottcom111
    @bombdottcom111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing!

  • @HengHuiMei
    @HengHuiMei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    omg just did a video on how i trained for a physical fitness test but wow this blew me away

  • @shayekisitu
    @shayekisitu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She’s beautiful. Ballerinas have such amazing bodies. Incredible drive and motivation.☺️👌🏻

  • @natalietomatur3358
    @natalietomatur3358 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Katherine! And her gym videos

  • @TheBurkechi
    @TheBurkechi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much respect 🙏🏻

  • @monique9711
    @monique9711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can’t relate, I’m laying in my bed, and I refuse to get out

  • @Nao-uy6mj
    @Nao-uy6mj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    100 SIT UPS! 100 PUSH UPS! 100 SQUATS! AND A 10 KM RUN!

  • @irinainfinity
    @irinainfinity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, wonderful!

  • @icarrus4u
    @icarrus4u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This is great! Ballet/Kenesiology , for sure!

  • @techdiva4cybersecurity
    @techdiva4cybersecurity 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I think ABT dancers are much more accessible then say Marinsky or Royal Danish Ballet dancers but I prefer the classic dance companies to the more modern American companies but this girl is very beautiful I'm going to look her up so I can see how she dances.

    • @SaltySugarPlum
      @SaltySugarPlum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ABT incorporates some Russian technique into their training, although it is a bit of a mix. they're not straight up Vaganova, but it's much more classic than, say, NYCB which is all Balanchine

    • @techdiva4cybersecurity
      @techdiva4cybersecurity 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I respect NYCB because of its contribution to the art but I would watch an ABT show over a NYCB show in a heartbeat.(unless it any of the jewel series that would interest me) I like ABT for their creative direction. Honestly I love all ballet and any dancer that makes it to the level of dancing with the major companies is a sight to behold. Many of the modern interpretations of classic ballets are breathtaking.

  • @4everu984
    @4everu984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When you realize all humans have the same 24 hour day. This woman is absolutely mesmerizing to watch! Powerhouse.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @chs1183
    @chs1183 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive WOW respect to your dedication 🌹🌹🌹

  • @jacethejoker
    @jacethejoker 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, total respect Kathryn's core must be phenomenal!!!!!

  • @LayllasLocker
    @LayllasLocker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    Then u go to Imperial Russian Ballet and realize u are at 50% of ur potential, BUT sane. XD

    • @angmiho9185
      @angmiho9185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Laylla's Locker seriously!

    • @tombooty5144
      @tombooty5144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are on that Russian juice too.

    • @Jorge857
      @Jorge857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO!!!

    • @poshbaby30
      @poshbaby30 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      tom booty ju iya

  • @saralane8997
    @saralane8997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Why is my thigh bigger than her whole body?

    • @maiavitale8458
      @maiavitale8458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sara Lane wow i only relate to that

    • @roguesirena
      @roguesirena 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why is my thigh bigger than six of her ?

    • @user-mh4or3fx3c
      @user-mh4or3fx3c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cuz your overweight, lol.

    • @ten7192
      @ten7192 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sara Lane 💀

    • @forchrist11
      @forchrist11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha

  • @crazyamericanredhead
    @crazyamericanredhead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re lines are amazing!!!!!

  • @honeyswartzfager1458
    @honeyswartzfager1458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @christophernorthern2566
    @christophernorthern2566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Incredible balance, coordination, and flexibility!

  • @user-mj6qr2ky9d
    @user-mj6qr2ky9d 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I'm gonna get that flexible even tho starting at 0 🤷‍♀️

    • @juliaport4261
      @juliaport4261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You go dude

    • @joyousval
      @joyousval 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Honestly yeah. If you start small but keep working at it and add a bit more everyday you can do anything. Good luck, start now. Also use the internet to help, literally look up "how to get flexible" and your on your way.

    • @melissasmith6762
      @melissasmith6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@joyousval Without the right genes you can't 'do anything'. Furthermore, do not get advice from people online who were born more flexible. That's like a piece of gum teaching a wooden plank.

    • @joyousval
      @joyousval 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Melissa Smith
      uh yeah, no. When it comes to some things yes your genes dictate it but for something such as flexibility it's the stretching of your body over time that results in if you are flexible. also, the things you find online aren't advice exactly it's stretching exercises to follow. Your analogy was kinda pointless. A better analogy would be something such as a six pack. If you don't have any core but do crunches every day eventually you will inevitably get that pack. It's the same for stretching. If you simply can't do the splits but every day you push a lil' further, it is unavoidable that after some hard work you will be flat.

    • @katarinavujic1741
      @katarinavujic1741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joyousval So true, a like that there are people like you who support and motivate other people . Now I am going to start stretching to become more flexible

  • @hiiiiiiii611
    @hiiiiiiii611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally screamedddd ARTHRITIS!!!!!! to her at 00:36 lol

  • @alilahsutton6888
    @alilahsutton6888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her strength is so impressive 💪🏽❤️

  • @asthenamesuggests9513
    @asthenamesuggests9513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Having a hard time building muscle? Wow, can't relate to it! All my life I've been trying to get lean without being bulky T_T

  • @idkmyself129
    @idkmyself129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    who else thought she was like 6’9 in the thumbnail 😂

  • @alanblazek1653
    @alanblazek1653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, very admirable!

  • @carolyn415
    @carolyn415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watching this video and it hurts so much wow I’ve so much respect of these dancers...

  • @maloumasereel966
    @maloumasereel966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ugh I quit ballet for about 6 years and I regret it everyday, I was so good 😭

    • @LisaMichele
      @LisaMichele 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never too late to go back

    • @maloumasereel966
      @maloumasereel966 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LA Fresh Life I started again 3 years ago but I missed the vital years of my life (9-16 I feel like I should have used those years to get that flexibility and stuff)

    • @ebipere
      @ebipere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can still gain its benefits even if you don't achieve certain heights.
      This lady will be an in demand personal trainer for high performance athletes and sports professionals. Extreme stability and strength is the holy grail of a lot of training.
      Good luck and have a great 2019.

    • @mightyobserver12
      @mightyobserver12 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then go back!!!

  • @ivyahern7104
    @ivyahern7104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    she probably has really strong feet but 0:34 had me nervous

    • @yeriel6434
      @yeriel6434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dont worry it doesnt hurt yu just need to be careful on how far you curl your feet

    • @paigehernandez8368
      @paigehernandez8368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im a dancer and it can start off a bit hurtfull but its not badthe more you do it thw easier it is