Our Directors
Constance Devernay-Laurence
Born in France, Constance joined Scottish Ballet in 2008 after graduating from English National Ballet School. She was promoted to Soloist in 2014 and to Principal dancer in 2016, performing works by Kenneth MacMillan, David Dawson, George Balanchine, Christopher Bruce, Crystal Pite, and many more.
Constance won the 2022 National Dance Critics Circle Award for Best Female Classical Performance for her role of Swanilda in Coppélia, and features in the Amazon Prime series Étoile, created by Amy and Dan Palladino.
She has taught for Studio Wayne McGregor, English National Ballet School, London Vocational Ballet School, Rambert School, NEBT, Acosta Dance Centre, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and is course leader for Ballet Nights Masterclasses.
Sindy Monson
Sindy Monson is Co-Director and Choreographer of Balletto Monson, a company at the forefront of contemporary ballet practice. With over three decades of experience, her genre-crossing style spans classical, contemporary, neo-classical, musicals, mixed-media, and screen dance.
Her professional journey began as a freelance dancer with Cork City Ballet, Pendulum Arts Company, and others. She premiered her first professional choreography at Sadler's Wells Lilian Baylis Theatre in 1995. Recent works include Pie Jesu (2024), Orion's Belt (2022), and Seasons (2021).
Sindy founded Ballet Academy Scotland in 2011 and launched the Scottish Youth Ballet Grand Prix (now Ballet Grand Prix) in 2015. She holds teaching credentials in RAD, IDTA, ISTD, PBT, and Acrobatic Arts, and has guest lectured for The Place, Tring Park School, and Middlesex University.
