Ana Ramos MSc ARAD RTS

Dance scientist, passionate ballet teacher and mentor

Ballet teaching has been my passion for the last 17 years. It has taken me across various dance schools and contexts in Mexico, Japan, and the UK where I currently teach.

I love to continue studying to identify ways to integrate innovative knowledge and be able to disseminate relevant information for the ballet community in a clear, engaging way.

Always learning!

Alongside my Master's in Dance Science from Trinity Laban Conservatoire I hold a Certificate in Science Communication by Northwestern University. I am currently pursuing an MSc in Applied Sport Psychology at St. Mary's University Twickenham.

I have collaborated as a researcher with The Dance Mama, as a lecturer for the Mexican Society of Teachers of Dance (SMMD), and I am a member of the Dance Educators Committee with the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS).

I also studied Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology for Ballet Educators at the Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences. I love to keep on learning!

My background in Dance Science

Master's in Dance Science Graduation

Doing some research at the Dance Science lab

Trinity Laban, London

Master's in Dance Science Graduation

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Dance Teacher and Mentor

Teaching in London

Teaching in Japan

Teaching PBT

Teaching in London

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Lifelong passion

I have Registered Teacher Status with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and have studied other methodologies to complement my understanding of ballet teaching.

As a mentor, I work with Bachelor in Ballet Education (BABE) student teachers from the RAD in London, mentoring them within my school BWA Performing Arts. I also mentor virtually to teachers in other countries.

I love working with teachers, and especially enjoy developing their critical thinking skills and building their confidence.

A challenging experience

I danced professionally with Ardentía Compañía de Danza, known for a season covered by international media in which we performed on street crossings in Mexico City in an effort to bring ballet closer to people.

I also toured dancing classical productions such as “Napoli” and “The Nutcracker”, and in different roles from the company’s repertoire.

It was a very enriching experience in which I learned about the psychological and physiological challenges of being a dancer.

Former Dancer

Swan Lake in a major Mexico City Street

Dancing La Bayadère

Street adapted version of Carmen

Swan Lake in a major Mexico City Street

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The path is never perfect

Failure is a part of life and essential in learning

I auditioned for the main State Ballet School when I was young and never got in, I ended up in an independent academy that I loved. Most importantly, the director of that school encouraged and taught me to be a teacher, my main passion in life!

After graduating, I applied without success for the Dance Science Intern position at my university; after that rejection I came across The Ballet Tribe idea and had the time and motivation to start the project.

Many other failures have shaped my career and have been essential to get me where I am, reminding me of the challenges but also making me value my successes.