When we talk about Esmeralda, we often think of only one thing—the full character. 💃🏻 And that’s where teachers need to pause and really look at the student in front of them. Not just their technique, but their age, their emotional maturity, and their ability to understand who this character truly is. Esmeralda is complex. If you cannot clearly explain her story, her intentions, and her emotional layers in simple, confident terms to a young child, then it’s not the right variation. Even if a s

Esmeralda has captivated audiences for hundreds of years beginning with her original portrayal in Victor Hugo’s original story The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She was so popular in fact, that early adaptations of the novel to opera and ballet were actually just called La Esmeralda; yeah forget Quasimodo, people loved Esmeralda and I do agree she is fascinating. Have a magical day, fun people! #IsaacCarlson #esmeralda #backstory | Isaac Carlson