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Claudia De Smet: From Ballet Preljocaj Dancer to International Teacher & Assistant | Artist Talks 15

Welcome to Artist Talks with Deep Dive Dance! In this episode, I sit down with Claudia Desmet, former dancer of Ballet Preljocaj and now an internationally acclaimed teacher and assistant to Angelin Preljocaj and many other European choreographers. Claudia shares her journey from discovering dance through gymnastics as a child, to navigating the intense world of classical ballet, to finding her voice and freedom in contemporary dance. She reflects on performing on stage, working with Angelin Preljocaj, and restaging iconic works like Annonciation for new generations of dancers. This conversation dives deep into the challenges, triumphs, and philosophies behind Claudia’s teaching and artistic approach. She also offers advice for young dancers on staying curious, building confidence, and developing both technique and personality in their careers. 📌 Chapters 0:00 – Introduction 1:48 – Discovering Dance & Early Years 2:55 – Transition from Gymnastics to Ballet 4:50 – Early Performances & Finding Confidence 6:00 – From Classical Ballet to Contemporary 08:20 – Joining Ballet Preljocaj & First Impressions 10:40 – Working with Angelin Preljocaj 12:40 – Annonciation – Performing & Restaging 15:00 – Transition to Assistant Role 17:50 – Restaging for New Dancers 20:30 – What Makes a Strong Dancer 22:07 – Advice for Young Dancers 24:50 – Why Dance Matters 📢 Support the channel: Subscribe for more deep dives into dance: ‪@DeepDiveDance‬ Share this episode with dancers and dance enthusiasts Watch more episodes here:    • Artist Talks   #artisttalks #contemporarydance #danceeducation #ballet #Claudiadesmet #angelinpreljocaj #danceteaching #danceinspiration #deepdivedance