Isabelle Watson Seiler is the founder of Belle Watson Studio, a private ballet studio designed with the contemporary body in mind. She is a former professional ballerina with over 6 years in the industry. With a resumé featuring notable companies such as Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Dresden Semperoper Ballett, and Tivoli Ballet Theatre, Isabelle teaches using her classical background with an approach to match the demands of contemporary living.

Isabelle’s dedication to clean technique evolved in childhood while training six days a week. Eager to excel in the competitive world of ballet, she quickly developed an understanding that fast progression is linked to communication with the body. She learned that technique is not only about executing exercises with precision, but also about a mindful method of approach to each exercise. This practice led to Isabelle’s acceptance into two of the world’s top ballet schools, and on to an international career with renowned ballet companies.

As a private ballet coach since 2018, Isabelle teaches the practice of connection and communication with the body to become cognizant of its strengths and limitations. In one-on-one sessions, clients engage with Isabelle through active listening as classical ballet technique progresses them toward their fitness goals.

Training:

Canada’s National Ballet School

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of American Ballet Theatre

Philadelphia Dance Theatre

Career:

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

Dresden Semperoper Ballett

Tivoli Ballet Theatre

Prelude Projects, Carvalho Park

Education:

BA Art History, Columbia University