Marie-Astrid Mence
Tuesday 14 April
Discover a ballet practice that values the dancer’s intent as much as their alignment. I believe in technical excellence delivered through an encouraging lens. Using visualization as a tool to unlock the "motive" of each movement, we move beyond the mirror to focus on internal mechanics. By mastering the essentials of turnout and weight transfer, you will develop the solid foundation necessary to unlock true virtuosity. Join me to bridge the gap between technical discipline and the absolute freedom of dance.
About Marie-Astrid
Marie-Astrid Mence trained at the Higher National Conservatory of Music and Dance in Paris and as a scholarship student at the Alvin Ailey School in New York. She danced with Ballet Black (2014–2021) and Phoenix Dance Theatre (2015), touring the UK and Europe.
Her stage credits include Oklahoma! at the Young Vic, her West End debut at Wyndham’s Theatre (2023), and recent performances in A Single Man with Factory International and the Royal Opera House.
On screen, Marie-Astrid appeared in Find Me in Paris, L’Opéra, Spellbound, Netflix’s Queen Charlotte, and starred in the Nowness short film The Truth of Being a Black Ballerina.
As a teacher and coach, she has delivered ballet workshops for leading UK companies and schools. In 2025, her first choreographic work Eves premiered at London’s Resolution Festival. She is also a TEDx Paris speaker, exploring success and resilience in the arts.
