Student Spotlight: Alondra – Where Ballet Meets Architecture
Alondra, a dedicated student currently enrolled in Align 2, is not only refining her ballet technique but also completing her studies in architecture, with graduation on the horizon this summer. For her, ballet has evolved far beyond a weekly class or fitness routine—it has become a transformative force, deeply influencing both her personal growth and her creative process as a designer.

When Alondra first began ballet, she never anticipated the profound impact it would have on her work as an architect. As she immersed herself in the discipline, she began to draw unexpected parallels between the precision of ballet and the structural elegance of architecture. The principles that govern a dancer’s movement—control, balance, and grace—echo the same ideals found in well-conceived architectural design.

This connection inspired Alondra to build her thesis around the art of ballet. Drawing directly from the technique, posture, and flow of movement she studies in class, she began translating these concepts into spatial forms. Her work explores the extension of lines, the fluidity of transitions, and the dynamic interplay of weight and counterbalance—creating a body of architectural design rooted in the expressive language of dance.

Though her thesis is still in progress, the journey has already proven to be deeply rewarding. Ballet has given Alondra a new lens through which to understand movement, space, and structure, showing how seemingly unrelated disciplines can enrich each other in profound ways.

We’re honored to be part of Alondra’s journey and excited to share a preview of her architectural presentation. Her story is a beautiful reminder that the pursuit of ballet can illuminate paths far beyond the studio—sparking creativity, inspiring innovation, and transforming the way we engage with the world.

View Alondra’s work below.