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I never spent enough time presenting role models, but every now and then, I pull out my phone and show them Fernando Bujones dancing Paquita. Some things just speak for themselves.

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Ending the week with an adage—control, balance, and flow. The challenge is to stay steady while everything moves around you.

Now, into the weekend.

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A responsible teacher doesn’t just follow a method—they see each dancer as an individual and explore their unique talent. Teaching is not just about correction; it’s about understanding potential and guiding it in the right direction.

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If you can’t handle frustration and move past failure, you won’t dance—simple as that. And not just for yourself. Being a dancer is a profession like any other. You have to manage your ego, your colleagues' egos, and those of choreographers and directors.

Get over yourself and get on with it.

Batement tendu isn’t just about where you place your foot—it’s about rhythm, energy, and intention. This track has a rebellious streak.

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I could never teach ballet with just any pianist or recorded music that prioritizes a rigid, square structure. My class only works with an enthusiastic ballet pianist or carefully selected recordings from great composers.

This Argentinian Tango from the 30s–60s is filled with passion, drama, and rhythm—perfect for ballet class! The music carries the dancer through the exercise, allowing movement that is expressive yet controlled, making it ideal for fondus, grand battements or a pirouette.

Gave a boys class today. It is a long time since I had a group of only boys 15 to 17 years old. Buahh. I had forgotten the energy of youth and testosterone in that group! So much fun.😂😂😂

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Work hard AND smart every day.

It’s amazing how little we can do in a single day, yet how much we can achieve in a year when we stay consistent.

Continuity is everything. Keep going! It all adds up.
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When planning the class today, I have to consider that they will be on a bus this afternoon for a tour in France. The entire company is always a little bit nervous when they are touring and performing in new theaters. I am sure it will be a big success.
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I am completely convinced: you either get better or worse, skinnier or fatter, smarter or dumber. Any muscle, whether in your body or brain, atrophies if you don’t train it. We humans need to be challenged and challenge ourselves to be happy. Quite the contradiction-you need to suffer to be happy!😂🤔

Just the nicest thing ever. Today one of the dancers completed a full class for the first time after a four months long injury break. I think, unless you’re an athlete or a dancer, you do not know what that means.

Everybody have to find their place. With 51 I finally accept what I knew when I was 16. My place in a ballet studio is creating an instant concert with a pianist that makes a symphony when the dancers translate the music.

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8:30 in the morning, I’m getting ready for the first class of the day. Cannot wait!
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I’m so lucky to work with Carlos every day. He’s not just an incredible ballet pianist, but a true musician first. His musical insights inspire me to give better classes, bringing depth to every step we teach #BalletClass #Collaboration #MusicalInspiration

have been teaching ballet for 25 years now. And I am so happy for social media. Now all the young dancers have access to see videos of great dancers all the time, so their ambitions are just so much higher. I believe the next generation might be the best ever