Miko Fogarty, 16, Moscow IBC, Gold Medalist - Black Swan -

as another performing artiste, she looks like principal material to me - she doesnt look stressed and overly focused on getting the technique right, rather the technique is already there, she's relaxed and completely in character. that is incredibly hard to achieve

I have so much respect for ballerinas and danseurs..If only people knew how hard ballet is and how long it takes to master techniques

Honestly. She is so incredible, she is so in character, her technique is beautiful and DAT WRIST FLICK AT THE END 2:47

Santa: Can I you please bring me Miko Fogarty in box so that she can teach me her mystical ways and I can watch her dance all day :D

Yes, she really is all human. It is just amazing how she controls her facial expressions while exerting the energy required for the spectrum of demands on her person.

She is brilliant. I wouldn't say she nailed the part of the black swan - it does lack some sophistication - but still, for 16, pretty amazing. There are some moments in there that I wasn't really feeling, but on the other hand, there are some that were really beautiful. And I think the artistic sophistication will definitely come for her with age and experience.

I love that bourree preparation!! So perfectly swan-like. 

I just learned this variation at my ballet company's summer intensive and I cannot even compare to Miko. She is so inspirational and I really look up to her.

Such a talented dancer the ballet world has lost a magnificent dancer

I have watched a ton of Odile’s Variation but Miko Fogarty’s technique is still one of the best I have ever seen

16! Classical ballet really is the most evolved and beautiful art form humans have created and still create. I know their feet are mangled, they are often always in pain and that it is a rather cut throat and ruthless world, but it is still sublime. I was a gymnast and did ballet on and off between the ages of 5 and 16, but sadly I found horses in this time and thus have had most of my toes broken. If I didn't, I'd buy some pointe shoes and take adult classes again sigh Well, I am 48, so I think I'll keep doing the ballet and gymnastics warm up exercises mixed in with the yoga, meditation and horses and just watch these amazing artists as they continue to delight the world with their beauty, determination, courage and damn hard work. Thank you all xxx.

It's so nice to see her going from child prodigy to mature artist! Congrats Miko!

Her expressions are PRICELESS....

Perfect 10 out of 10. Magnificent grace and warmth. Just dazzling!

Miko, you are an absolute artist.... a true prodigy. I know you are happy studying to be a doctor, and I am happy for you. However, you are one of my favorite dancers of my life. I am a dance teacher. I have shown First Position dozens of times over the years to my dance students. I wish I could see you dance more!!!! Best to you always!

You’re such a beautiful Ballerina. I started taking ballet, tap and baton twirling around age 3 or 4. I would have loved to be a professional Ballerina but my mom died when I was six years old. The dance lessons stopped. I was the youngest of four. We were 10, 9, 7 and 6 years old when our mom died of a brain aneurysm Both my sister were taking ballet, tap and baton twirling too. Our dad moved us to a very small town where there were no dance studios. Closest was about 80 miles away. Thank goodness for videos and live performances I can still love and watch it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful talent and career. I’m now 61 years old. If I able to I would attach a photo of the three of us in our ballet outfits 😃🩰

when dancing, mostly ballet, it must look strong, effortless, graceful, and light all at the same time. And she achieved all these. Great job Miko! You're an inspiration to young dancers such as myself!!

everything about her dancing is so amazing but what I really love about this is her arms they look so natural and really look like a swan

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She is... an angel.