Sindy Monson is the Co-Director and Choreographer of Balletto Monson, a company at the forefront of contemporary ballet practice. Renowned for her innovative and genre-crossing choreographic style, Sindy brings over three decades of experience to her work, both on stage and in the studio.

Sindy’s professional journey began as a freelance dancer in neo-classical and contemporary works, performing with Cork City Ballet, Pendulum Arts Company, White Monkey Trip Dance Theatre, Dance Junction, and Sarah Allen Dancers. She premiered her first professional choreography at Sadler’s Wells Lilian Baylis Theatre in 1995 and was soon appointed resident choreographer for Pendulum Arts Company.

Choreography has been central to Sindy’s artistic identity ever since. Her recent works include Pie Jesu (2024), Orion’s Belt (2022), and Seasons (2021). Sindy’s choreographic voice spans classical, contemporary, neo-classical, musicals, mixed-media, and Screen Dance. She has choreographed for casts from soloists to large groups of 170 dancers, often collaborating closely with composers and visual artists.

Her academic training includes a BA from Middlesex University and postgraduate research at the University of Utah, where she studied under screen dance pioneer Ellen Bromberg and movement scientist Sally S. Fitt. These disciplines have continued to shape her choreographic and pedagogical approaches, especially in the integration of somatic practices and cinematic sensibilities.

Sindy has held numerous leadership roles, including founding Ballet Academy Scotland in 2011 and launching the Scottish Youth Ballet Grand Prix (now Ballet Grand Prix) in 2015. Her teaching credentials include RAD, IDTA, ISTD, PBT, and Acrobatic Arts. She has guest lectured for institutions such as The Place, Tring Park School, and Middlesex University, and was a full-time professor at the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, where she created several signature choreographic works.

Now, through Balletto Monson and Contemporary Ballet, Sindy continues to challenge and evolve ballet’s traditional frameworks, artistically, physically, and conceptually. 

Constance Devernay-Laurence is a Principal dancer, actress, yoga instructor and ballet coach. She is currently dancing with London CIty Ballet. 

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. 

Constance features in TV Series Etoile, on Prime Video, created by Amy and Dan Palladino. She plays the role of Mélanie, and is the dance body double for Cheyenne, played by Lou De Laâge. 

Constance was nomindated for 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. 

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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 has taught for Studio Wayne McGregor, English National Ballet School, London Vocational Ballet School, Rambert School, NEBT, Acosta Dance Centre, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Jamiel Laurence Creation.  

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Constance has been practising Yoga alongside her career and holds a Yoga Level 3 Instructor diploma and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness and Coaching.