What were you doing before IESA?
I grew up abroad and came back to France for my higher education. I studied for two years at the École Supérieure de Commerce de Troyes. I spent the 2nd semester in Tasmania, on an internship with the contemporary dance company Tasdance. As a choreographer’s assistant and production assistant, my role was both artistic and administrative.
Why did you choose IESA?
Back in France after this internship, I wanted to specialize in artistic production. I then turned to IESA arts&culture to join the Bachelor in Cultural Production and Mediation in direct 2nd-year entry (thanks to the equivalency system). What made up my mind was the flexibility of the program, which allowed me to get actively involved in the professional dance world alongside my classes. In addition, the program was going to give me the keys I needed to move forward in the world of art and culture and to broaden my knowledge.
What are the highlights of the program?
I really enjoyed the art history and civilization classes, which helped me better understand my own culture as a French and European woman. My two years at IESA were also strongly marked by the opportunity the school gave me to create my dance company and to use my final-year internships to develop my own organization.
What are you doing today?
Today, I am an independent choreographer. With my company Polypous, I tour my show Terre Mystérieuse, take on several commissions, and also teach a few classes. In September 2013, I will join the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London, where I will complete a Master’s in choreography to… sharpen my style!