CONSTANCE 
  DEVERNAY-LAURENCE

Constance Devernay-Laurence is a Principal dancer, actress, yoga instructor and ballet coach based in London, and represented by StageField Entertainement and Aston Management. 

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Born in Amiens, France, Constance trained at l'Ecole Supérieure de Danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower, and the English National Ballet School before joining the Scottish Ballet in 2008. She was promoted to Soloist in 2014 and to Principal dancer in 2016.

 

Throughout her career, Constance Devernay-Laurence has performed a wide range of classical and contemporary roles, dancing the works of renowned choreographers such as Kenneth MacMillan, David Dawson, George Balanchine, Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Bruce, Peter Darrell, Ashley Page,  Crystal Pite, William Forsythe, Christopher Hampson and Helen Pickett.

Her ability to embody the emotional depth of each character and translate it into breathtaking movements has captivated audiences worldwide in many ballets, including Swan Lake, Mayerling, Coppélia, The Snow Queen, The Nutcracker, and more. 

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Her work has been recognised with two National Dance Award nominations and the 2022 Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Best Female Classical Performance, for her interpretation of Swanilda in Coppélia.

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On screen, Constance appears as “Melanie” in the Amazon Prime series Étoile, where she also served as body and dance double for leading actress Lou de Laâge in the Emmy Award-winning 2025 season. That same year, she returned to the stage as a principal artist in the second London City Ballet season.

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While Constance's primary focus is her career as a dancer and actress, she is also passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring dancers, promoting a healthy ballet dancer image. Through masterclasses and workshops, she imparts her wisdom, nurturing the next generation of talent and inspiring them to reach new heights in their own dance journeys.

Constance co-directs Ballet Grand Prix, Scotland an empowering ballet competition held in the UK, where young dancers can showcase their talent, express themselves and experience the thrill of the stage. Ballet Grand Prix supports the next generation of dancers, offering bursaries, prizes, coaching and masterclasses. 

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Constance has been practising Yoga alongside her career and passed her Yoga Level 3 Instructor diploma in 2018. 

Constance also holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport, Fitness and Coaching and teaches all-level ballet classes and workshops. 

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