ABout Lazy Dancer Tips

Dance has taken me from Verona to New Zealand, onto international stages, into London’s West End and even into the world of cinema.

Today, I bring everything I’ve learned into the classes and experiences I create for you.

And yes, I’m rather proud of that.

Let me introduce myself properly.

I was born in Verona, Italy, and trained at the New Zealand School of Dance and the English National Ballet School in London.

With the Royal New Zealand Ballet, I danced roles including Clara in The Nutcracker, Tinker Bell in Peter Pan and the Cupid solo in Paquita, alongside classical and contemporary repertoire that challenged every part of me.

My career also took me to The Phantom of the Opera in Stuttgart, its 25th anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall, Cabaret with Will Young in London’s West End, and the Pet Shop Boys’ The Most Incredible Thing at Sadler’s Wells.

I even brought fairies to life through motion capture for Snow White and the Huntsman at Pinewood Studios.

Different countries, different stages, different ways of telling a story with my body.

I worked hard for those opportunities. I learned from extraordinary artists. And I have a lot to share.

I loved dancing. And I wanted to teach it my way.

I know the joy of being on stage. I also know what it feels like to be watched, corrected and measured against somebody else’s idea of perfection.

I had to fight for my place. Even while doing the thing I loved, I could find reasons to doubt myself.

When I started teaching, I wanted to create an environment where people could learn seriously and enjoy themselves. Where asking a question felt comfortable. Where effort mattered, curiosity was welcome, and you could laugh while trying something difficult.

Because why should someone who wants to dance have to spend the entire class feeling wrong?

So I created a place to dance my way.

Together with my husband and co-founder, Iacopo, I built Lazy Dancer Tips and Lazy Dancer Studio, now In Studio with Alessia.

What began with filming classes in our living room became a way to share my teaching with people around the world.

I brought my years of training, performing and teaching. Iacopo brought his filmmaking and technical skills. Together, we gave the idea somewhere to grow.

And I kept creating.

Ballet classes, barre workouts, choreographies and guided programs. Ways to understand your body, develop your technique and discover how much pleasure there is in moving to music.

Every class starts with a thought: what do I want you to experience today?

Sometimes it’s the satisfaction of finally understanding a step. Sometimes it’s stronger legs, freer arms or finding your balance.

Sometimes it’s that moment when you catch yourself in the mirror and think, “Oh! There I am.”

And my work keeps growing with me.

I love teaching technique. I also love what happens when you feel comfortable enough to play with it.

That curiosity led me to create PRIMA and MIA: movement experiences where we explore expression, creativity and trusting our own decisions.

There is something wonderful about watching a woman stop checking whether every movement is correct and begin making choices of her own.

A different gesture. A look. A little more daring.

I want to make room for that, too.

What can you expect from me?

I’ll teach you carefully. I’ll challenge you. I’ll explain the details that help things make sense.

I’ll also get excited about a piece of music, invite you to try something unexpected and probably make you laugh while your legs are working very hard.

I bring my experience into every class, along with my imagination, my Italian enthusiasm and my love of performing.

You bring yourself. We’ll start there.

Come. I’ll show you.

P.S. The cats want an introduction too.