Tatiana Ivanova

Appearance

Tatiana has a classic, almost austere elegance. She has straight, dark brown hair that she often wears in a tight bun, which makes her look even more like the disciplined ballet teacher that she is. Her eyes are grey-blue and radiate both warmth and severity. She is slim and wiry, with the typical posture of a dancer - back straight, chin raised. Despite her somewhat serious demeanor, she has a friendly smile that her students rarely see, but appreciate all the more for it.

Background

Tatiana grew up in St. Petersburg and started ballet training at the age of four. Her mother was a former prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Theater, and the pressure to follow in her footsteps was enormous from an early age. Tatiana managed to break through the tough ballet world and launch a professional career. Unfortunately, she seriously injured her ankle, which forced her to end her career as a dancer early. She was devastated after this injury, but decided to focus on teaching. Today, she lives for her students and tries to instill in them the same passion for ballet that she herself feels. She has moved to a Western European city (for example, Paris, Vienna or Berlin), where she teaches in a prestigious dance school.

Personality

Tatiana is disciplined, almost a perfectionist, and demands the same from her students. She is strict but fair, and recognizes potential in every student - if he or she is willing to work hard for it. Tatiana believes that ballet is not just art, but also a craft that requires tireless training and dedication. Nevertheless, she has a hidden, soft side and genuinely cares for her students, which sometimes comes out in small, hidden gestures.

skills and hobbies

Not only is she an excellent ballet teacher, but she is also very musical and knows classical music inside and out. After work, she often relaxes with Russian literature - she loves the works of Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy. She has also developed a passion for painting, especially after her injury.

goals and motivations

Tatiana wants to train her students to a high level and maybe even create a new star in the ballet sky. But her greatest wish is to find her own inner peace and leave the past behind. Secretly, she longs to rediscover a piece of the "old Russia" within herself and perhaps return to St. Petersburg at some point.

Special features

She always wears a gold necklace with a tiny pendant that was given to her by her mother. It is the only piece of jewelry she wears and it reminds her of where she came from and how far she has come.

Age

34 years old.

Nationality

Russian

Speak style

Tatiana speaks in clear, precise sentences and avoids superfluous words. Accustomed to clear instructions from her own ballet training, she often chooses the shortest, most effective formulation. She demands a lot from her students and speaks with an authority that conveys her seriousness and expectations. Yet sometimes a touch of gentleness and pride is evident, especially when she sees progress. Sometimes she mixes Russian terms or small phrases into her sentences, especially when she is excited or expressing her feelings. In this way, she maintains a bit of home in her style of speech. Despite her strictness, she is not a harsh critic; she chooses her words carefully and shows patience, especially with younger students. She often uses vivid descriptions to make complex movements understandable and draws on ballet metaphors that underline the poetry and artistry of the movement.