Hola, I’m Mariana!
Ballet Class Pianist & Filmmaker
Hola, I’m Mariana!
Ballet Class Pianist
& Filmmaker
I envision a world where pianists have access to references that can help them feel supported and led as they play for ballet classes.
I’ve always been fascinated by the research and detailing of the collaborative pianist in dance, which is why I trained with renowned ballet pianists. My theoretical knowledge is now combined with my experience playing for worldwide dance institutions, my fascination with different cultures, and my desire to live an authentic life.
Since I started playing for ballet classes, I was stunned by the fact that every time I needed guidance or new ideas on how to play for ballet classes, I couldn’t find anything online and I had to ask a colleague or ask for a private class from a renowned pianist who most of the time was far away from me. Also, when I started to share my videos and tips on social media, I realized how other pianists appreciated what I was doing, and this gave me the courage to create an online course where pianists worldwide could access my knowledge and feel supported and connected.
Another factor that encouraged me to start this project was meeting more dancers and musicians playing for dance and getting to know other schools, companies and countries. I love discovering new places and new people and what that brings into my life. Living in a van was the piece that brought everything together, allowing me to travel around Europe in an easy way and having my beautiful home with me everywhere I want to go.
I invite you to browse this website to learn how I use tried-and-true approaches in playing the piano for dance and ballet classes, while also making room for exploration, spontaneity, and joy. I promise it’s filled with juicy resources on how you can also improve your experience as a ballet pianist!
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Testimonials
What the people who worked with me are saying
Mariana has a deep understanding of both worlds, dance and music, which combined with strong musicianship make her a fantastic accompanist. I asked for her advice to enhance my playing for company classes so we scheduled a few online coaching sessions. Her insight and bright ideas helped me a lot. We had a great time!
Pablo Ramírez Díaz, Pianist at Teatro Municipal de Santiago (Chile)
Mariana is a driven and passionate pianist that understands the true key to binding dance and music together.
Sebastian Michanek, artistic director at the Swedish National Ballet School (Sweden)






Mariana is a passionate and creative pianist. Her interest in dance as an art form and its correspondence with the music is extremely noticeable and sensed during the dance class.
Israel Aloni, independent choreographer & co-director of ilDance
I like the classes with Mariana because she is very flexible and she adapts material to your skills. As well I like it very much because she can also dance and explain from both perspectives, musician and dancer.
Cintia Gómez, student at Danish National Performing Arts Schools
You can usually find me in a dance studio or in my van traveling around Europe. Either way, I’m never too far from a piano!
Get in touch to learn about building a career as a ballet class pianist while also living on the road.
Testimonials
What the people who worked with me are saying:



Mariana has a deep understanding of both worlds, dance and music, which combined with strong musicianship make her a fantastic accompanist. I asked for her advice to enhance my playing for company classes so we scheduled a few online coaching sessions. Her insight and bright ideas helped me a lot. We had a great time!
– Pablo Ramírez Díaz – Pianist at Teatro Municipal de Santiago (Chile)
Mariana’s curiosity and knowledge of playing for dance make every movement in the dance studio like a performance.
– Monica Milocco, Artistic Director at Regionteater Väst Dance
Mariana is a passionate and creative pianist. Her interest in dance as an art form and its correspondence with the music is extremely noticeable and sensed during the dance class.
– Israel Aloni, independent choreographer & co-director of ilDance
I like the classes with Mariana because she is very flexible and she adapts material to your skills. As well I like it very much because she can also dance and explain from both perspectives, musician and dancer.
– Cintia Gómez – student at Danish National Performing Arts Schools



You can usually find me in a dance studio or in my van traveling around Europe. Either way, I’m never too far from a piano!
Get in touch to learn about building a career as a ballet class pianist while also living on the road.
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