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Ep.151 Alina Cojocaru: Royal Ballet Lege...

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Hey Everyone, In this very special episode, we sit down with one of the most beloved ballerinas of our time—Alina Cojocaru. From her humble beginnings in Romania to becoming a Principal at The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and beyond, Alina shares the highs, the challenges, her growth in her mindset and the deeply personal moments that shaped her extraordinary career.She opens up about:✨ The key experiences that shaped her artistry🎭 How to grow as a deeper artist, beyond just technique🌱 Where she finds inspiration—on and off stage🕊️ How she stays grounded through the pressures of a ballet career💬 Her heartfelt advice for young dancers navigating the ballet world todayAlina’s wisdom and sincerity are a powerful reminder that ballet is not just about perfection—it's about storytelling, connection, and resilience.This is a must-listen for any dancer or artist looking to deepen their craft and stay inspired in their journey.🎙️ Listen now and be inspired by Alina’s grace—onstage and off.I hope you enjoy this episode Please like & subscribe -------✨ Welcome to Ballet With Isabella! ✨https://balletwithisabella.comBallet With Isabella (BWI) is your go-to online training platform for dancers of all levels! Whether you’re a beginner, pre-professional, or pro, we help you refine your technique, build strength, and boost confidence all with structured training that delivers real results. We are a community of go getters! 💖 What You’ll Find Here:✅ Expert-led ballet classes & courses✅ On-demand classes and courses to watch wherever you are. ✅ Structured Plans ✅ Flexibility & strength workouts for dancers✅ Mindset coaching✅ Live Zoom classes for Members ( recorded to watch later) ✅ Private coaching & personalized plans to smash your goals ✅ Intensives worldwide to work with isabella face to face.💡 Join Our Membership!🔹 Corps – Recorded classes + Live Members Classes🔹 Soloist – Live Classes + all on-demand classes & courses & plans🔹 Principal – Everything + a custom plan every 8 weeks🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast! A Dancer’s Mindset (Co-hosted by Suvi Honkanen) – interviews, training tips, and mental strategies to help you succeed in ballet.👩‍🏫 About IsabellaIsabella is a graduate of vaganova, pro ballet dancer and professional ballet coach. Founder of BWI, she beleives everyone should have the best. Helping dancers worldwide reach their full potential through expert training & mindset coaching.🔗 Start Training Today! → https://balletwithisabella.com/select-a-plan/✨ Subscribe & turn on notifications for new ballet content every week! 💃🩰--------

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