"I dont think I’ve ever met anyone as dedicated than her.
I’ll always keep in mind the energy she brings into the studio. She’s got this special thing that makes you go further and further, but always with the smile."
"Claudia has a great eye for detail and her analytical skills bring out the best in the dancers.
I felt confident in leaving the piece in good hands."
"Claudia is an unusual artist, one that is very human and generous with giving feedback
and, on the other hand, very demanding and precise regarding detail in movement while always striving to achieve the best way of dancing from the dancers."
Angelin Preljocaj
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BALLET PRELJOCAJ
"Working with Claudia was great!
We were working hard, but always having fun at the same time."
"The memory of working with Claudia is the most precious thing that I keep deep in my thoughts. Therefore I thank her for all her inputs and advices that made me a better artist."
"Working with Claudia - it’s an amazing and very special process
which brings you beyond your physical and mental possibilities.
So at the end of the day you can be really proud of what you done and achieve."
"Ho lavorato con Claudia come assistente per La Stravaganza presso la Scuola di ballo del Teatro alla Scala. Claudia è chiara nella spiegazione, musicale,conosce bene lo stile e la gestualità, che mostra con generosità."
"It was a pleasure to work with Claudia. She is a true pro in every way;
always prepared, efficient, hardworking and a dedicated artist."
Mira Helenius Martinsson
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NORRDANS
"Claudia a la faculté d'emmener des danseurs de tous horizons au-delà de leurs limites.
Dans un esprit de transmission au plus juste de l’œuvre, elle dirige ses répétitions avec professionnalisme et bienveillance dans une ambiance de travail sérieuse et agréable."
"Working with Claudia was such a pleasure. She shared all the details with me and each advice she gave was on point. She is also a great person and I miss her so much.
I can't wait to work with her again!!"
"Claudia is a true artist and professional, there are very few people that I have enjoyed working with in the studio who can also deliver with such clarity and attention to detail.
She is a powerhouse of energy, knowledge and laughter."
"The process of working on this pure and beautiful piece made the experience so special.
Every details we worked on, every words I absorbed and every tears we had will stay forever in my heart. Whole journey itself was a great art!"
"Claudia works with such precision and has very high standards, but there was always joy and laughter. She takes care of each individual and gets to know them and their potential. I came away feeling like I had achieved a huge milestone by learning this piece and also made a friend.
Thank you, Claudia."
"Quando ho avuto l'onore di programmare Annonciation di A. Preljocaj per il Teatro Massimo di Palermo, il mio desiderio era che le danzatrici scelte potessero assimilare ogni briciola dell'arte di questo grande coreografo e per fortuna è stato così, grazie alla bravura e all' umanità di Claudia, che si è dedicata con vera passione alla preparazione delle interpreti, e per me è stato un vero piacere conoscerla e apprezzarne il lavoro."
"Persona Carismatica, capace di trasmettere e far comprendere ogni singola sensazione di movimento. Oltre ad essere una persona MERAVIGLIOSA! Lavorare con lei è stato un grande onore!! Artista che porterò per sempre nel cuore!"
"Claudia riesce a tirare fuori il meglio di te, raggiungendo obiettivi insperati, senza mollare un secondo. Lei è instancabile, equilibrata e sempre composta. L'assistente che ogni ballerino si augura di incontrare, con cui crescere artisticamente e professionalmente.
Grazie infinite Claudia."
"One of the best experiences of my life working together. Efficient, gratifying and with a heart warming energy in the room!"
"Ndihem shume e lumtur dhe me fat qe kam punuar me Claudia de Smet... nje profesioniste e vertete dhe nje njeri i mrekullueshem. Nje eksperience e paharrueshme!"
"Lavorare con Claudia è immergersi completamente nel cuore del pezzo che si sta interpretando e dello stile. Con dolcezza e pazienza trasmette l'anima del suo lavoro e, con grande entusiasmo, riesce a farti innamorare dei balletti che rimonta, rendendoli con ogni suo dettaglio parte del danzatore.. "
Yuri Zhukov
BALLET MASTER ROYAL SWEDISH BALLET (2014 - 2019)
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ZHUKOV DANCE THEATER SAN FRANCISCO (2008 - 2014)
"Claudia is a great professional, very precise and musical, during the rehearsal in the studio with her there is a climate of serenity at the same time work hard and precise. She is very kind person. Was very wonderful experience to work with Claudia and I hope to have the opportunity to work still with her."
"Thank you for making me grow as a dancer, as an artist and most of all, as a human being!"
"Really a joy to see how passionately Claudia works and how much she cares to pass on her knowledge."
"Claudia est une répétitrice exigeante, patiente et très investie. Elle sait sortir le meilleur de chaque danseur. Je n'ai que de bons souvenir du travail avec elle."
"Lavorare con Claudia è stata una delle esperienze più belle mi siano capitate, veramente un grande onore per me. Una persona professionale, dolcissima e allo stesso tempo molto forte e precisa sul lavoro! Claudia mi ha insegnato tantissimo e porterò quell’esperienza con me per tutta la vita."
"Claudia is an exceptional team leader. She knows how to physically, mentally and creatively challenge you with a positive attitude. She is incredibly good at identify how to support the all team by working closely and precisely with each individual. That makes her a deep skilled leader in the rehearsal room."
"Claudia œuvre avec beaucoup de professionnalisme, de perfectionnisme, et surtout de psychologie, ce qui me semble indispensable à nos métiers. Mémorable expérience!"
"Claudia... grande professionista, che ama il suo lavoro e lo fa con grande umiltà. Cura ogni dettaglio e ti porta al debutto in scena sicura di te e preparata!!!"