In this Ballet Science Podcast clip, Dr. Caroline Simpkins sits down with Miko Fogarty—internationally acclaimed ballerina, “First Position” star, and now podiatrist—to reflect on the standout moments of her ballet career.
Miko shares the personal highlights that shaped her as a performer, including:
- Her unforgettable Youth America Grand Prix performance of Kitri from Don Quixote, featured in First Position, and the electric audience reaction.
- Dancing the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy at Pas de Deux, set to her favorite Tchaikovsky adagio.
- The rigorous preparation and career-defining experience of competing in the Moscow International Ballet Competition, where she performed seven solos across three rounds and ultimately won the gold medal.
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