As dancers, we are constantly striving for perfection. But perfection is not what your audience will remember.

I will share my tips on how to captivate viewers and leave your audiences breathless.

There will be hard times in your career. Let me tell you about what struggles I had to overcome and show you how important it is to get back up when you fall.

In classical ballet, we tell stories on stage. We create fantastic worlds in which to dance.

It is crucial for you to know which story you are telling. This separates ballet from sport and other dance.

Let me show you my favorite exercises to gain flexibility in your upper body and to prepare your arms for the specific port-de-bras required for Swan Lake.

In Swan Lake, the arms are like a language. They are the expression of your character and your vocabulary to tell your story. Let me show you how to speak with your arms.

Form and shape will always be important in classical ballet. However, those shapes have to be filled with a sense of wonder.

I will explain how imagination is your key to giving unforgettable performances.

The first entrance of the white swan sets the tone for everything which is to come after.

Let’s break it down and work through all the important details.

The black swan is one of the most difficult roles in ballet.

I will break down her variation to help you create breathtaking performances.

Yes, stress is a part of any dancer’s life.

But sometimes it can overwhelm you. In my career, I have found some tricks to master stress and will explain how I apply them when I go on stage.

In my last lesson, I share my personal advice. These concepts stem from particular experiences spanning my entire career and guided me along my path.

I offer them to you now.