“Adagio is emotional in a beautiful way. It feels like offering love with endless care, as if you’re sharing something deeply personal.”
Mireia Muntané Martí originally from Barcelona, international Accessories Designer, and a long-time student at Studio Simoncini, reflects on her years at the school as she prepares to return to Spain.
“My first class was at the basic level. I had done ballet before, but I felt so unsure of myself. It was a fresh start,” says Mireia.
For Mireia, adagio holds a special place in ballet. “Adagio is emotional in a beautiful way. It feels like offering love with endless care, as if you’re sharing something deeply personal.”
Mireia recalls how the music in class, especially during adagio, would touch her deeply. “Adagio has this unique quality: it is slow and full of care, like offering love to someone who needs it. Those moments were emotional, but they had a way of grounding me and giving me a sense of calm and release.”
There were also lighthearted moments during her time at the studio. “Once, one of the girls, Nina, jumped out of the dressing room dressed as Santa Claus (Sinterklaas). The teacher had pretended to mess up the music, and suddenly Nina appeared. It was hilarious! I didn’t even know what was going on because we don’t celebrate Santa Claus in Spain, but we all laughed so much.”
On the technical side, Mireia recalls a key correction that completely changed her pirouettes. “When making retiré, your toes have to reach your knee before you get to demi-pointe. It sounds so simple, but it completely transformed my turns.” Looking back on her time at the studio, Mireia says, “This school is more than just a place to dance. Studio Simoncini has been the most stable thing in my life. I’ll take the passion, humor, and friendships with me—it’s been unforgettable.”
