Ballet Teacher · Lausanne, Switzerland
Olivia
Lenssens
Ballet Teacher for Pre-Professional Students
AFJD Lausanne · Dance-Studies Program
Diplôme d'État de Professeur de Danse Classique · Paris
Ballet Teacher for Pre-Professional Students
AFJD Lausanne · Dance-Studies Program
Diplôme d'État de Professeur de Danse Classique · Paris
What I Offer
From future professional dancers to those seeking a deep artistic practice — every student receives the dedication and expertise of a working international soloist.
Structured classical technique within the AFJD Dance-Studies program in Lausanne — designed for students committed to a professional career in dance. Classes focus on placement, musicality, coordination, and artistry, preparing students for auditions, competitions, and the stage.
Vaganova method foundation · Small groups · Tailored progression
Learn more →One-to-one coaching entirely dedicated to you. Whether you need to polish technique, prepare a variation for an audition or competition, or simply receive personalised feedback — private sessions offer focused progress and attention to your specific needs and goals.
Book a session →Body conditioning classes grounded in dancer-specific wellness principles. Drawing from the Healthy Dancer methodology, these sessions develop strength, flexibility, alignment, and injury prevention — suitable for dancers of all levels and complementary to any training programme.
Enquire →Custom classical and neoclassical choreographies for ballet competitions, galas, and performances. With 10+ years of experience in internationally recognised companies and a refined artistic sensibility, Olivia creates pieces that are technically demanding and emotionally compelling.
Solo & group repertoire · Competition ready · Classical and Neoclassical Ballet
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About Olivia
Olivia Lenssens was born in Belgium. She joined the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp there, where she earned her Choreographic Studies Diploma in 2015. Her training was marked by learning the Vaganova method, which deeply influenced her artistic sensibility.
She continued her dance career internationally — with Alberta Ballet II in Canada, then at the North Bohemian Theatre in the Czech Republic, where she performed soloist roles in the major ballets of the classical repertoire. In 2019, she joined the Vanemuine Theatre in Estonia as a soloist, notably portraying Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Maria in The Nutcracker, and principal roles in Swan Lake.
In 2025 she earned her Diplôme d'État de Professeur de Danse Classique at the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin, Paris, and joined the AFJD teaching staff in Lausanne — driven by a deep desire to impart artistic expressiveness, rigor, and elegance of classical dance in a supportive environment.
Curriculum Vitae
Lausanne, Switzerland · Classical Ballet Teacher — Pre-Professional Dance-Studies Program. Structured technique classes focusing on placement, musicality, coordination, and artistry. Preparing students for performances, competitions, and professional pathways.
Centre National de la Danse, Pantin · Paris, France
Nutrition, wellness and injury prevention for dancers — issued by Rachel Fine (dietitian specialised in dance).
Tartu, Estonia. Principal roles: Juliet in Romeo & Juliet (Petr Zuska); Maria in The Nutcracker (Mare Tommingas); principal roles in Swan Lake (Petr Zuska). Recipient of the Estonian Ballet Award 2022.
Czech Republic. Classical and neoclassical repertoire, principal roles.
Calgary, Canada. First international engagement, classical and contemporary repertoire.
Belgium. Diploma in Choreographic Studies — specialised training in the Vaganova method.
Recognised Qualification
The French National Diploma (State Diploma) is the highest professional teaching qualification in classical dance, issued by the French Ministry of Culture. It is earned through rigorous examination at an accredited national institution.
Olivia obtained this diploma at the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin, Paris — France's leading institution for dance education and research.
Combined with her Vaganova method training at the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp and over a decade of professional stage experience, this qualification places Olivia among the most rigorously trained ballet educators.
Portfolio
Ten years of professional dance across Estonia, Czech Republic, and Canada — telling stories through the language of classical and neoclassical ballet.
What Students Say
I really wanted to thank you for those two weeks of classes! They brought me so much and you also helped me a lot with several things — exercises that were difficult for me, advice and ideas for stretches. These last two weeks with you motivated me to work more and more consistently. I now feel more motivated and determined to strengthen my strengths!
Thank you, and I truly hope to see you again as these classes really made all the girls happy.
Get in Touch
Whether you are a student, a parent, a dance school, or a competition organiser — reach out to discuss how Olivia can support your goals. Every enquiry is answered personally.
Location Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Teaching schedule Available for private classes, masterclasses & choreography commissions