Miyu Sugimoto (student)
After dancing with numerous ballet schools and experiencing many different ballet teachers and methods, I will just say that I have never experienced a teacher like Ms. Venus. Ms. Venus gives her absolute effort, time, patience, and love to all of her students which is one of the reasons that makes her unique from all the teachers around Hong Kong.
Ms Venus pays attention to the smallest detail such as lines, the pressure in plies, and the placement of the arms, she aims for perfection in both artistry and technique and gives us many corrections and exercises to improve on.
I assure you that she is the best teacher you will ever find in Hong Kong to become a professional ballet dancer in the future.
Veronica Tudori (parent)
The Venus Villa Academy of Classical Ballet is one of Hong Kong’s leading vocational dance schools. Ms. Venus trains students to excel locally and internationally and produces elite dancers who hope to pursue professional careers. My daughter has trained with Ms. Venus for three years, and in that time, she has developed into a technically strong, confident, and beautiful young dancer.
Ms. Venus has nurtured her, encouraged her, and shaped her with love, dedication, experience, and, above all Cuban passion.
How lucky were we to have found such a distinguished ballet mistress and such a warm and positive influence in the lives of her students?
Sophia Bennett (student)
Having danced with Ms. Venus for the past 2 years, I have improved faster than I thought possible. She gives her full heart and commitment to making her student's dreams a reality and will give you opportunities that no other teacher in Hong Kong can.
Not only does she pick up on small details but she also has the passion and knowledge to let you become the best dancer you could be. I feel very lucky and proud to have found Ms. Venus and call her my teacher.
Urara (parent)
The first time I watched her variation coaching, I was blown away. Her attention to detail and dedication is just at a different level. She not only provides corrections on technical details, but she is also very focused on artistry. She not only can explain what is required, but she can also demonstrate the movements to let students understand exactly what is required especially in the artistry.
That moment, I realized this must be the kind of coaching girls/boys participating in Prix de Lausanne and YAGP final are receiving, also for anyone to pursue their dream of becoming a professional dancer.
Satoko (parent)
As an admirer of her mesmerizing work at Hong Kong Ballet as a Principal Dancer, Coco was over the moon when she first started taking Ms. Venus’ classes two years ago. Not only has she had an extraordinary career as a professional dancer, but she has also been such an inspiration as a teacher ever since.
Her impeccable eye for beauty and dedication to teaching really broadened Coco’s horizons. Even when things get overwhelming juggling academic school and ballet, Ms. Venus' guidance from a professional perspective has had a significant impact. I cannot thank Ms. Venus enough for her encouragement and trust in my daughter.
Bianca Rowley (student)
My experience studying under the internationally acclaimed principal ballerina Ms. Venus Villa has been both inspirational and fortuitous. Arriving in Hong Kong, we were so worried we would not be able to find vocational-level training. How lucky we were that Ms. Venus had recently retired from HK Ballet and commenced her new dream of transferring her passion, experience, and impeccable skills to a younger generation of dedicated young dancers.
Ms. Venus has opened my eyes and heart to pursue a professional career in Classical Ballet. Ms. Venus is a beautiful person: kind, thoughtful, and highly professional. The love she puts into each student is unmatched and unconditional. In equal measure, she trains with a sharp eye for detail, encourages perfect technique, strong musicality, and a disciplined and focused approach to ballet as an art form.
By sharing her ballet experience, artistry, and attention to flawless technique Ms. Venus has nurtured me to become not just my best ballet self - but also my best self. I have learned to be disciplined; to listen and take on advice; love the classical ballets, and most importantly work harmoniously with my fellow dancers in a warm, supportive, and friendly environment. She is quite unlike any other ballet teacher I have ever trained with. I know I can put all my trust in the Venus Villa Dance Academy to support my professional dreams.