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A dynamic and versatile ballet artist, she began her dance training at the age of eight and has developed a distinguished career spanning over 20 years in international performance, teaching, and choreography. Trained in both classical and contemporary ballet, she brings a strong foundation in Vaganova technique combined with a lifelong passion for artistry, discipline, and creative expression.

She received advanced professional training at the Maria Gorkin Academy in Basel, Switzerland, earning a Diploma of Merit in Vaganova Technique, and completed extensive studies at Ballet Arte School. Her professional performance career includes seven seasons with the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, Venezuela, where she rose from corps de ballet to principal dancer. Her repertoire includes leading roles in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Romeo & Juliet, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Firebird, and Serenade, along with extensive international touring experience.

Her guest appearances include performances as Sugar Plum Fairy with Metropolitan Ballet, Don Quixote pas de deux with the National School of Dance (Núcleo Lara), and featured roles with Ballet Florida and various international festivals. She later performed with Orlando Ballet under the direction of Fernando Bujones, appearing in productions such as Giselle, Spartacus, and Cinderella.

Since 2003, she has worked as a freelance performer and educator, appearing as a featured soloist with Rasquin Dance Company, Central Florida Ballet, CDPA, and numerous charity events, as well as performing at Universal Studios. As an educator and choreographer with over two decades of experience, she has taught and created original works for academies and youth programs across the United States and Latin America. She is known for her personalized instruction, technical excellence, and ability to inspire dancers to reach their fullest potential.

Skills & Specializations:

Vaganova Technique

Pointe & Repertoire Coaching

Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT)

Classical & Contemporary Ballet

Choreography & Performance Production

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