Sindy is a master teacher and choreographer currently working in the Contemporary Ballet genre. In her early career, she performed professionally in neo-classical and contemporary works as a freelance artist with Pendulum Arts Company, White Monkey Trip Dance Theatre, Dance Junction, and Sarah Allen Dancers. Sindy created her first professional choreography in 1995 with a premiere at Sadler's Wells Lilian Baylis Theatre. In 1996 she became the resident choreographer for Pendulum Arts Company, whilst continuing to perform as a guest dancer.

Sindy has numerous dance qualifications including a bachelor's degree from Middlesex University and a post-graduate from the University of Utah. As a post-graduate student, Sindy studied Screen Dance with Ellen Bromberg and Dance Kinesiology with Sally S. Fitt. These two fields of study have had a significant influence on her professional practice since. At the University of Utah, Sindy danced with Performers Dance Company in work by Trisha Brown, Sharee Lane and Kaye Richards. Sindy was awarded the University’s Service Award in 2001 for her dance work with young people with addiction problems.

Sindy holds RAD, IDTA, ISTD, Acrobatic Arts and PBT teaching qualifications. She has been a qualified ballet teacher since 1992 with extensive teaching experience over the last 30 years. She has guest lectured on both Graham-based and Cunningham-based techniques for The Place, Tring Park School, and Middlesex University. She became a full-time professor at The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance in 2004, creating several key choreographic works.

Sindy founded Ballet Academy Scotland in 2011, which blossomed during her leadership to offer classes to 190 students of all ages and abilities. She began the Scottish Youth Ballet Grand Prix in 2015 (now Ballet Grand Prix) to create opportunities for serious young dancers, later introducing associate classes and the Scottish Youth Ballet Company.

Due to Sindy's diverse experience, she values collaboration with composers, musicians, and visual artists. She has choreographed in multiple genres including classical, contemporary, neo-classical, musicals, mixed-media, and Screen Dance. She has worked with all ages and abilities and has extensive experience choreographing for children and students. Her current professional practice explores ways to stretch the traditional expectations within ballet through its teaching, choreography and body expectations.

Constance Devernay-Laurence is a Principal dancer, yoga instructor and ballet coach currently working internationally.

Born in France, Constance joined the Scottish Ballet in 2008 after graduating from English National Ballet School. She was promoted to Soloist in 2014 and to Principal dancer in 2016.

Throughout her career, Constance Devernay-Laurence has performed a wide range of classical and contemporary roles, dancing the works of renowned choreographers such as Kenneth MacMillan, David Dawson, George Balanchine, Christopher Bruce, Peter Darrell, Crystal Pite, Christopher Hampson and Helen Pickett. 

Constance left Scottish Ballet June 2023, to pursue a career on screen, as well as on stage internationally. 

Recognized for her impeccable technique, expressive range, and radiant stage presence, Constance has received accolades and critical acclaim throughout her career, notably 2 national dance awards nominations and won the 2022 National Dance Critics Circle Award for Best Female Classical Performance for her role of Swanilda in Coppélia. Her performances have left a lasting impression on audiences, who are moved by her grace, precision, and ability to convey profound emotions through dance.

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While Constance's primary focus is her career as a principal dancer, she is also passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring dancers. Through masterclasses and workshops, she imparts her wisdom, nurturing the next generation of talent and inspiring them to reach new heights in their own dance journeys. Constance currently teaches for Studio Wayne McGregor, English National Ballet School, London Vocational Ballet School and Jamiel Laurence Creation.  

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Constance has been practising Yoga alongside her career and passed her Yoga Level 3 Instructor diploma in 2018. 

Constance recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness and Coaching and teaches all-level ballet classes and workshops. 

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