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As One Masterclass was born from lived experience—the challenges, the resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines a dancer’s life.

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In an industry that demands so much, it’s not enough to simply have strong technique or artistic talent. To build a sustainable career in dance, performers must understand how to fuel and protect their bodies like elite athletes, recover intelligently, and strengthen their mindset to withstand the intense pressures of the stage and studio.

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MEET THE FOUNDERS

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     Founded by professional artists Oscar Valdes and Matej Perunicic, this initiative grew from years of working together both on stage and in creative collaboration. Oscar, principal dancer with West Australian Ballet and international guest artist, and Matej, ballet and contemporary dancer and a multidisciplinary creative, have shared the highs and lows of the industry—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From managing chronic niggles and coming back from near career-ending injuries, to the mental demands of performing at your best, day after day—The demands of a dance career begin long before the stage—how young dancers prepare now can determine not just how far they go, but how long they stay.

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​​​​​​As One Masterclass was created to deliver complete foundation

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     Our carefully selected team of professionals includes leaders in dance, sports medicine, pilates, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and performance mindset. Each expert has been chosen not just for their credentials—but for their ability to connect, guide, and equip dancers with the tools they need to succeed long after the masterclass ends.

For younger students, this experience plants the seeds for smart, sustainable training habits early on. For more advanced dancers, it can be the catalyst that shifts them from working hard to working intelligently—building the strength, knowledge, and awareness to maintain longevity in a physically demanding field.

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     We’re here to inspire a new standard of training—one where dancers are seen as whole humans. Artists, yes. But also athletes. And this masterclass is where that mindset begins.