Matilde, age 17, follows Coaching at Studio Simoncini in combination with studying at the Codarts Lyceum.
“I started with ballet at age 15, before that I did rhythmic gymnastics” says Matilde. “Classical ballet technique is much more detailed than what I was used to in rhythmic gymnastics. That’s why I wanted to do coaching at Studio Simoncini and because I want to get the most out of my dance technique”.
“The coaching is intensive, you get full attention and a lot of corrections. We spent the first few months working on basic technique, placement, strength and coordination. This has given me much more control over my body. We have now started with pointe technique , which is new to me and a challenge, but I totally love it! Today we worked on the échappé on pointe, where you don’t jump but you use the floor and your pointes to slide into the 2nd position.”
“The combination of coaching and dance classes at Codarts reinforce each other. The classical ballet technique gives me more freedom in other dance styles. It’s hard work, but I love doing it. I hope to dance with a modern company later. The Dutch company Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) is beautiful, that’s what I would like to do” 🩵🩰
