Ballet is a profession in which I can truly express myself.
I start a typical working day around 10 a.m., when my muscles wake up after a good night’s sleep and the previous evening’s performances. The morning ballet class is a routine and the most important preparation for the day. Only after this class my body is ready to take on the daily challenges, rehearsals, and stage performances. With The Royal Ballet’s wide repertoire, a dancer may rehearse for up to three different performances, usually from the classical repertoire, and then dance a completely different ballet on stage in the evening.
It is very demanding because you have to be focused all the time, in case you don’t have time to repeat what you have just rehearsed. When preparing for a performance, dancers need time to fully get into character and remain in that state until the final curtain falls. At that point, the body is exhausted and ready to regenerate for the next day. The life of a dancer in a large company can be compared to the Olympic Games – it is accompanied by a constant pursuit of perfection.
In difficult moments, music is my main motivation, but the example set by my colleagues at work is also very motivating! It’s not hard to find inspiration. All you have to do is look around and see the beauty of nature, architecture, and people. Yes, what I value most in life are the people I am surrounded by. Sometimes I don’t realize that they are such a big part of my life.
My dream is to perform to the best of my ability with someone I love.
And here’s an inspiring thought: “Everything is beautiful when you look at it with love.”
