A B O U T   C L A U D I A

Nothing fits etymologically less than her name: Claudia, she who limps.
For Claudia De Smet does not limp, she dances. With passion, dedication, originality, sophistication and elegance. Since her early childhood. That is why she chose against all odds the profession of a dancer.

For over 20 years, Claudia has traveled the world and inspired people through her humane, social, communicative and open ways. Not just in her everyday encounters but especially at work.
In addition to her loving and humane side, Claudia is responsible, motivated, balanced and always social, whether as a dancer, teacher or assistant.

In her private life, Claudia loves art, travel, fashion and design. Just the good things in life.
What else is there after all?

C L A U D I A ' S   C A R E E R

Claudia started her professional career as a dancer with different companies in Europe. Her main engagement was as a fulltime dancer at Ballet Preljocaj being actively part of most creations of Angelin Preljocaj and dancing all main roles in his repertory.

After a successful career as a dancer with Ballet Preljocaj, she continued her career as a Rehearsaldirector, assisting Angelin Preljocaj with new creations and was responsible for the artistic development of the dancers of his company and for the preparation of the creations going on tour. Since 2011 she works as a freelance Rehearsaldirector for Angelin Preljocaj and other choreographers.

Due to many years of experience and the successful implementation of various projects, Claudia has developed qualities that are also appreciated by international dance companies such as Staatsballett Berlin, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Teatro alla Scala and professional dance schools. There are invitations as a guest teacher for coaching and workshops.

In September 2020 Claudia will be a certified gyrotonic teacher. 




P R O F I L E

Rehearsaldirector and teacher for international dance companies and choreographers.

As such responsible for artistic creation, transmission and coaching of dancers.





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 9


C R E A T I O N / R E S T A G I N G

« Winterreise » by A. Preljocaj, for the Scala of Milano (Italy)

« Annonciation » by A. Preljocaj, for the Corpo de Ballo Teatro Massimo (Italy)

« Snow White » by A. Preljocaj, for the Opera of Rome (Italy)

« Annonciation & La Stravaganza » by A. Preljocaj, for the Croation National Ballet (Croatia)


G U E S T  T E A C H E R

Campus Civitanova Danza (Italy)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 8


R E S T A G I N G

« La Stravaganza » by A. Preljocaj, for the Accademia Teatro alla Scala, (Italy)

« The Nights » by A. Preljocaj, for the Finnish National Ballet (Finland)

« Snow White » by A. Preljocaj, for Ballet of National Opera of Bordeaux (France)

« Annonciation » by A. Preljocaj, for the Royal Swedish Ballet (Sweden)


G U E S T  R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R

« Winterreise » by A. Preljocaj, for the Corpo de Ballo del Teatro alla Scala (Italy)


G U E S T  T E A C H E R

Campus Civitanova Danza (Italy)






P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 7


R E S T A G I N G

« Annonciation » by A. Preljocaj, for the Opera of Rome (Italy)

« Romeo and Juliet » by A. Preljocaj for Ballet Preljocaj Junior (France)


G U E S T  R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R

Norrdans (Sweden): Choreographers: Roy Assaf, Jarek Cemerek, Katrin Hall, Peter Jasko,

Joseph Sturdy, Lenka Vagnerova, Lidia Wos


G U E S T  T E A C H E R 

Ballet Preljocaj on Tour (Germany)

Theatre Ballet Moscow (Russia) and International Summerschool (Russia)

Campus Civitanova Danza (Italy)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 6


R E S T A G I N G

« La Stravaganza » by A. Preljocaj, for the Accademia Teatro alla Scala, (Italy)

« Galop » by A. Preljocaj, for Hermès Paris (France)

« Galop » by A. Preljocaj, for Hermès New York (USA) / Dubai (Emirates)


G U E S T  T E A C H E R

Theatre Ballet Moscow (Russia)

Campus Civitanova Danza (Italy)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 5


R E S T A G I N G

« Annonciation » by A. Preljocaj, for the Opera of Rome (Italy)

« Romeo and Juliet » by A. Preljocaj for Ballet Preljocaj Junior (France)


G U E S T  R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R 

« Norrdans » (Sweden): Choreographers: Roy Assaf, Jarek Cemerek, Katrin Hall, Peter Jasko,

Joseph Sturdy, Lenka Vagnerova, Lidia Wos


G U E S T  T E A C H E R 

Ballet Preljocaj on Tour (Germany)

Theatre Ballet Moscow (Russia) and International Summerschool (Russia)

Campus Civitanova Danza (Italy)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 4



G U E S T  R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R

« Norrdans » (Sweden): Creations/Repertoire by R. Assaf, J. Cemerek, K. Hall, P. Jasko, J. Sturdy,

L. Vagnerova, L. Wos

« Casting Filmproduction Polina » by V. Muller and A. Preljocaj (Russia)

« Annonciation and Centaures » by A. Preljocaj, Ballet Preljocaj on Tour (Algeria)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 3


R E S T A G I N G

« Rite of Spring » by A. Preljocaj, for Kielecki Tanza Teatr (Poland)

« Noces » by A. Preljocaj, for National Dance Company Wales (Wales)

« The Nights » by A. Preljocaj, for Staatsballett Berlin (Germany)


G U E S T  R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R 

« The Nights » by A. Preljocaj, for Ballet Preljocaj (France) 


G U E S T T E A C H E R 

International Danceworkshop KTT (Pologne)


D A N C E R

« Elektra / Une Nuit sans Opéra » by M. Gralet (France)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 2


R E S T A G I N G

« Romeo and Juliet » by A. Preljocaj, for Basel Ballet (Switzerland)

« Noces » by A. Preljocaj, for National Dance Company Wales (Wales)


G U E S T  R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R 

« Royaume Uni » by A. Preljocaj, forSuresnes Cités Danse 2012 (France)

« Royaume Uni » by A. Preljocaj, on Tour, forSuresnes Cités Danse 2012 (France)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 1 1


R E S T A G I N G

« Snow White » by A. Preljocaj, for Staatsballett Berlin (Germany)





P R O J E C T S  2 0 0 5  -  2 0 1 1


R E H E A R S A L D I R E C T O R

CCN Ballet Preljocaj (France)

Creations / Repertoire by A. Preljocaj





P R O J E C T S  2 0 0 3  -  2 0 0 5


D A N C E R

CCN Ballet Preljocaj (France)

Creations / Repertoire by A. Preljocaj





P R O J E C T S  2 0 0 1  -  2 0 0 3


F R E E L A N C E  D A N C E R

« The Opening of Bertelsmans Congres Berlin » by A. Gomes (Germany)

« Rite of Spring » by A. Gomes, for Mannheim Ballet (Germany)





P R O J E C T S  1 9 9 1  -  2 0 0 1


D A N C E R

Companie Aimée de Lignière (Belgium)

Creations / Repertoire by A. de Lignière

« Het Geheim van Meneer Z » by R. de Corte, Air de C. (Belgium)

Charleroi / Danses (Belgium): Creations/Repertoire by F. Flamand, M. Cunningham,

A. Boriello, L. Childs, S. Petronio, Y. Chuma, C. Bernardo

CCN Ballet Preljocaj (France)

Creations / Repertoire by A. Preljocaj

« Norrdans » (Sweden)

Creations / Repertoire by J. Yasko, J. Strömgren, R. Galvan





Q U A L I F I C A T I O N 


2 0 2 0  C E R T I F I E D   G Y R O T O N I C  T E A C H E R  (G E R M A N Y)

1 9 9 3  T E A C H E R S  D E G R E E  (C L A S S I C A L,  C O N T E MP O R A R Y,  J A Z Z),

H. I. D. D.  (B E L G I U M)

1 9 8 9  B A C H E L O R  D A N C E,  S. I. B.  (B E L G I U M)





E X T R A S 

P R I C E:  B E S S I E  A W A R D S   N E W  Y O R K  ‘9 7,  F O R  A N N O N C I A T I O N  

B Y  A. P R E L J O C A J

M U L T I L I N G U A L:  D U T C H, F R E N C H, E N G L I S H, G E R M A N, S W E D I S H, I T A L I A N,

G O O D  B A S E S  I N  S I N G I N G  A N D  P I A N O

© 2020 De Smet I All rights reserved I terms of use I privacy policy