Dance history lesson: The origins of this style are fascinating and important.

Morning barre work at 6am. The studio is silent except for the piano. Pure focus.

Pointe shoe fitting day. Tried four brands before finding the right pair. Dancer problems.

Rehearsal footage from today. The pas de deux lift finally clicked after weeks of practice.

Choreographing a new contemporary piece. The theme is resilience. Preview for subscribers.

Variation practice: Odette from Swan Lake. Sixty seconds that take years to perfect.

My pre-performance ritual. Specific and slightly superstitious. Don't judge.

End of season gala highlights. Three pieces, standing ovation. This is why we train.

New choreography just clicked after 3 days of struggling. The breakthrough moment was beautiful.

Performance night. The nerves never go away but they transform into energy on stage.