Whit's Grit Episode 2: Learning to Pirouette - Kathryn Morgan's Comeback Story

from Whit's Grit · host Whitney Lavender

From New York City Ballet apprentice at 17 to Soloist by 21, Kathryn Morgan danced iconic roles like Juliet, Aurora, and Sugar Plum Fairy. But a serious chronic illness forced her to step away from the dream she’d worked so hard for. After a powerful comeback and leaving traditional company life behind, she built something even greater: KM & Friends — a joyful, inclusive online ballet community making high-level training accessible to dancers of all ages, sizes, and levels. A true story of resilience, reinvention, and unbreakable grit.

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