Tina Rücker-Hatlak was born in Croatia where she started her professional dance training at the School of Classical Ballet in Čakovec and later on at the School of Classical Ballet in Zagreb while already dancing with a Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb. She then continued her professional dance education at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia. After graduation she joined the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb and afterwards became a member of the Croatian National Theatre in Split. Throughout her career she performed in numerous creations and repertoires in soloist, demi-soloist and corps de ballet roles. With high passion for dance and teaching she completed her studies as “Master of Arts in Dance – Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals” at Zürich University of Arts.

Class description
Classes are designed to suit the needs and abilities of students to accommodate a progressive form of learning and to help to improve their ability in classical ballet, technically and artistically. Focus is put on precision and coordination, understanding of correct body placement and strengthening. Tina’s motivation is to engage students, inspire and challenge them, be supportive and encouraging and most of all to see them enjoy making progress.