Choreographer and Artistic Director
I studied classical, modern and contemporary dance in Geneva, Switzerland where I also graduated from the Genevan school of arts, les « Beaux Arts ». I began my professional dance carrier in 1975, at the « Grand Théâtre de Genève ». In 1980 I was employed as principal dancer at « La Scala », Milan. From 1980 to 1999 I worked with many well-known dancers and choreographers, namely: Maurice Béjart, Roland Petit, Serge Lifar, Alvin Ailey, Rudolf Nureyev, Jonesco and George Balanchine. I became artistic director and choreographer in my own ballet company, Ballet NEO, which I founded in 1986.

Since I retired from « La Scala », Milan, I have worked all over the world (Switzerland, Italy, France, England, Russia, U.S.A., Japan, Arab Emirates etc.) as choreographer and artistic director for: television, theatre (ballet, opera and dramatic arts), cinema, ice skating and for large events such as the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, TORINO 2006.  I have choreographed many full length ballets such as the highly acclaimed « Duel » for the « Rusky Accademisky Teater », Moscow, first staged in 2001, where I mixed theatre and dance. My other ballets include, amongst others: Peter Pan, Snow White and Beauty and the Beast which were originally choreographed for ice skaters to original musical scores written by the well-known Italian composer, Silvio Amato.  When I am not working as choreographer or artistic director, I have huge pleasure training people with my Parallel Pilates® method at the Swissbody® Rive Centre. I also offer coaching sessions for pre-professional and professional dancers, skaters and athletes.