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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

Brilliant. Amazing. Bravo!

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.

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!!

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

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!

She is such an exquisite dancer and so inspiring! Absolutely unbelievable!!!!!!!!!

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

She has improved so much from when she was 13! She is a lot more graceful. Such an amazing dancer

Her expressions are PRICELESS....

Love Miko's take on this odile variation. Very classy, sophisticated and there were some points in the variation where she felt 100% Odile. I really hope she posts her Odile pas de deux with Mario at Varna IBC 2014!

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

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Saw her in a documentary when she was so young. She looks great :)

Flawless! Go Miko!

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

Absolute perfection.

I like her dancing style and technique

are you guys kidding me this girl is unreal no critique. perfection

Absolutely Stunning 🙌👏👏👏

Very beautiful performance, so precise, Miko.

i do not know her personally but after first seeing her in First Position and to watch where she has come to amazes me. I am proud of this young lady

She is... an angel.

Ahhhhh MIKOOO, you are amazing!!! That dance was flawless, you deserved that gold medal! You inspire my ballet friends and I to do our best in dance class. Luv you soo much

Lovely and a pleasure to watch, felt like I actually went to the ballet ..live streamed it but watched it from home . Got chills up my back as though I was there in person .

AMAZING!!!! you have grown so much over the past few years, extremely mature, dynamic and extremely talented keep it up!!!!

haha.. if you notice you can hear the camera clicking away at her best poses. Lol. Beautiful Miko!!

Amazing as usual!! Just shows how hard work and dedication pays off!

So many years so good!

I remember after watching her perform her third performance at Alonzo lines ballet she quickly grabbed a water bottle and chugged it. I think deep down inside she wanted some strawberries n cheese on that table but she looked passed it and continued practicing her pirouettes even after the performance. Ppl don't understand the pain and dedication she has. My god!

Breathtaking! You captured the character of Odile and gave a flawless performance. Everything flowed perfectly and you were stunning! Bravo!

Her technique is so exquisite.... she's so graceful OMFG!!!! #lifegoals On the other hand, though, her expression is kind of flat. She's supposed to be embodying the Black Swan; a more sly expression would be fitting-- or at the very least some sort of change in expression throughout the dance would be nice.

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Technique & presentation was flawless! You have grown into a beautiful ballerina! Again, congratulations on your win - it is deserved!

Miko, you are so amazing. I watched you in First Position and I really look up to you. I've been taking ballet for a long time and you've inspired to work as hard as I can and to keep trying. You are an awesome dancer and you've come super far. Keep going!!

Okay whoever said perfection doesn't exist is clearly out of their god damn minds.

You guys really need to cheer up no one can be perfect

Very Graceful and Talented dancer you are, Miko. Keep up the Good Work!

Incredible to see her give this up! She must be in her mid-twenties now. I hope she’s happy with her new career path.

Simply Breathtaking .... WOW! Nothing but an AMAZING performance ... Congrats Miko!

Miko!! Your dancing is incredible!! You're my role model!!!! You've inspired me so much in my dancing. Even to the point that I get lead roles in performances. Thank you for inspiring me. BRAVOOO!!

One of the most beautiful black swans I've ever seen! Just lovely darling, bravo!

This is absolutely stunning. Technically perfect with little to no hesitation in this piece! The phrasing is beautiful.

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 😃🩰

Wow omg, I can't even say how incredible she is, she has everything to be a prima ballerina and you can totally see she was born for this, SHE IS BEAUTIFUL WOW

WOW!! You're amazing and very precise!!

Soo amazing! I'm learning this now, and it's incredible that she can do this without falling😂😂

I understand why she has changed careers. It's a great loss for the ballet world, because she is so brilliant, but she has already given so many years to ballet, and she has another life to live now.

Miko you're incredible, I saw you a while back in First Position, you've grown so much since!

Honestly my goals. Those pirouettes into attitudes are gorgeous and so are those developes

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Beautifully done.

Absolutely gorgeous Miko!! You're such an inspiration, such a gorgeous dancer.

Stunning. I watch this over and over. The only other swan I like as much is Natalia Makarova. It's wonderful how much Miko has grown in strength, balance, musicality, and artistry, in just a few years.

WOW, Miko you absolutely captivated me whilst you danced!!! your arms are stunning aswell!!!!

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I was talking with a friend about young dancers. The only one we agreed about was Miko. She's amazing. Wondeful. Perfect.

I don't know much about ballet but this is the most elegant and beautiful i have seen.

Breathtaking! So much artistry - a future prima!

it's amazing to see the improvement from when she was 13. so inspiring!!

she dances with so much ease and her facial expressions are so natural but perfect ohmygoodness!

After 2 years, watching this again has no effect on my initial opinion. This still an impeccably incredible performance.

She’s a stunning ballet dancer. I could watch her dance all day.

An assured and lovely performance. It is a pleasure to keep abreast of your career via these clips. I hope you find a suitable company and have a long, happy and healthy career in dance. The combination of confident technique and beauty of execution is what ballet is all about, so there is usually no end to the striving! Thank you for the pleasure you bring this member of your audience.

so musical and beautiful to watch! I love her dancing!

Beautiful performance♡

Oh wow, I remember watching her in a ballet documentary years ago when she was just a kid, maybe 12 or so. She's really grown up alot

she is so musical...love her beautiful dancing and her personality!

One of the most natural dancers I've seen. Can't wait to see how she and her career develop. Best of luck, Miko!

So amazing! She used to dance at my school, and I can see the amazing improvement!

Wow. There really was a swan on stage.

amazing performance! i love it

The older I get, the more I appreciate her talent. Her technique is phenomenal, but her artistry makes her stand out to me!

So schön ❣️

She is totally AWESOME.

she dances from her heart!

She is very smooth, all her movements so clean and well connected. Beautiful 😍

She dances so gracefully, she flows like water!

This is amazing!! I love you miko :)

Your dancing is absolutely captivating. You really tell the story in your movements. Graceful and beautiful, keep yip the great work. I hope to see you when you're a principal some day.

you are amazing Miko!!!!!

This is my favorite variation! Miko Fogarty you are a wonderful dancer

So elegant and smooth. A real joy to watch. Best wishes for a long Happy Career.

This is incredible....i think this is the best variation she's done so far

Exquisite. Such musicality.

Holy! She is so perfect!

Brilliant!!! You are so good!!!!

This was beautiful! :)

My god she is the definition of the perfect ballerina to me. So amazing.

Just beautiful! I love watching her.

I could watch dance all day ! So graceful and smooth !

this is incredible!!