How long have you been dancing and what do you love most about it?
I have been dancing for as long as I can remember. My grandma runs a small ballet school in Prague where my mum also used to teach, and she would bring me along when I was just a toddler. Apparently, I would dance on the side, trying to imitate what was happening in front of me and from that moment on, I’ve never looked back. Ballet is a delicate balance between artistry and athleticism, a harmony I love. It’s a beautiful artform that showcases not just emotion and expression, but also the incredible power and potential of the human body. The hard work is relentless but so worth it when you push past your limits and achieve the goals you dream about.
What has been your most memorable moment at Zurich Dance Academy?
It’s difficult to choose just one moment, because TaZ has been such a full journey—from joy to pain and everything in between. What stands out the most is how it taught me to truly love the hard work that often goes unseen behind the final performance. Every challenge has made me stronger and revealed something new about myself, and for that, I’m incredibly grateful. I’ve also met so many inspiring people and made memories, both in and out of the studio, that I’ll carry with me forever. I’m thankful to all the teachers and guest teachers who shared their knowledge and helped shape me into the dancer I am today.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Hopefully happy and healthy, surrounded by people I love. Ballet wise I hope to have danced on many different stages around the world and to have made my way through a good company that will appreciate me and allow me to grow and develop as a true artist.
The best feeling on stage is for me…
There is truly no feeling comparable to the one of being on stage. The stage is where I feel most alive, it’s a whirlwind of so many different emotions but above all, I feel pure joy and the adrenaline rushing throughout my body. I love to become the character I am playing meanwhile expressing myself and who I am through my dance. It’s an unspoken language with the audience, one in which I give every ounce of passion and emotion from my heart, hoping to leave a lasting, meaningful impression on the audience. The feeling after is incredible also, I feel drained yet so fulfilled, and standing there, lights blazing on my face, hearing the applause always makes me emotional and grateful to have this in my life.
What piece of advice would you give younger dancers who are hoping to grow and achieve their dreams in dance?
Always remember ballet is also an artform, it’s supposed to make you, and your audience feel something special. It’s not just about having perfect technique and how many turns you do in class. Show who you are and what you have been through, through your movements. It’s a very difficult journey and you will doubt yourself and have ups and downs but when things get tough remember the passion and emotions, remember why you do this, and use this energy every day in your dancing, even in a simple tendu.
Nationality: Czech/American/British
Plans after Graduation: TBD