Thanks to YouTube, ballet is more accessible than ever. What was once a niche art has become increasingly available for fans and for dancers themselves who are looking to improve and gain a competitive edge by studying other accomplished dancers. So what are some of the best YouTube channels to help you achieve your goals?

#5 BallerinaBadass – The name says it all. Long-time dancer Georgia is your host for this frank and ‘tells it like it is’ channel. The featured video as of this writing is about bunions, which kind of tells you all you need to know. Georgia’s danced with multiple companies so she has plenty of stories to tell, and lots of worthwhile tips along the way, from alignment and stretching to pointe shoe prep. Plus, there’s cats.

#4  TwinTalksBallet – Hosted by fresh-faced girl next door Kirsten, this channel takes you on the journey of her first apprenticeship in Oklahoma City. Kirsten refers to herself as a big fish in a small pond now moving into the role of small fish in a big pond, the typical experience for a new professional. She has plenty of advice on how she got where she is, managing her time, maintaining the athlete’s body, and she has the ideal attitude for success that is a great example for any dancer. Plus, more cats.

#3 Mitch’s Moments – This is a pretty cute channel, hosted by a wry dancer and his friends, all with delightful accents. Expect lots of dancer in-jokes, pretty demos, and some totally non-dance content for fun as well (Legos! So awesome.) Perfect for a mental break and de-stress.

#2 Russian Ballet – World-renowned dancer Joy Womack has been super active on YouTube for quite some time now. You could spent many days indulging in her collection of behind the scenes and vlog footage of her professional ballet life at the highest level of achievement. You can learn so much just from studying the quality in her warm-up and barre routine, and there’s so much more to this channel.

#1 Kathryn Morgan – OK duh. If you don’t know Katie, you don’t know ballet on YouTube. Kathryn Morgan became an overnight success when she began opening up about her battle with thyroid complications during and after her rocket-propelled career at NYCB. She is la reine de ballet in social media. Always well-appointed, with flawless makeup and fashion, Katie is one part virtual sister, one part virtual ballet mentor, and one part style guru. Plus, there’s puppers. Can’t get enough? Check out her personal vlog, Life with Katie.

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