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full name : isabella marie swan

nickname( s ) : bella ( preferred name ) , bells , angel ( by sebastian cullen )

age : 18-years-old

gender identity & pronouns : agender , she/they/he ( doesn’t really care what you call her , won’t mind if you just use one set of pronouns for him )

sexuality & other queer identity( ies ) : bisexual

abilities : immunity to certain vampire abilities ( mind shield )

partner( s ) : sebastian cullen ( he/it )

friend( s ) : jacob black ( he/they ) , angela webber ( she/they ) , jessica stanley ( she/her ) , alice cullen ( she/her )

family member( s ) : charlie swan ( he/him , father ) , renée dwyer ( she/her , mother ) , phil dwyer ( he/him , step-father )

pet( s ) : none

physical description : long wavy brown hair cut in a shaggy mullet ( they’ll occasionally dye the sides or tips a fun color ) , chocolate-brown almond-shaped eyes , has bulky reading glasses that he hates using , very pale white skin with some dark brown beauty marks here and there , small thin frame , 5’4” , soft oval features ( still has some baby face , but you can see it going away ) , piercings ( lots of ear piercings , septum , one eyebrow , side labret )( silver jewelry ) , a couple of tattoos here and there , dark eye-bags from insomnia and stress , on a low dosage of testosterone ( slightly deeper voice , little bit of extra hair , etc ) , scars here and there ( from self-harm , she usually keeps them covered up ) , wears warmer colors ( brown , navy blues , greens , etc ) , generally feminine or androgynous clothes ( occasionally wears masculine ) , always wearing this one silver swan necklace i bought for her , sometimes seen with a cane or wheelchair ( depends on the day )

personality trait( s ) : very smart and intelligent ( book-smart mainly ) , sarcastic , observant , generally quiet , blunt & honest ( very straight-to-the-point , will not protect your feelings ) , funny when he’s comfortable , thoughtful ( even if she shows it in an odd way ) , very loyal to their people

big three : virgo sun , gemini moon , & scorpio rising

neurodivergence : autism spectrum disorder ( low support needs ) , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( combined type ) , borderline personality disorder ( properly medicated/managed and in therapy for it ) , complex post-traumatic stress disorder , body dysmorphic disorder , major depressive disorder ( moderate-severe ) , & generalized anxiety disorder ( moderate )

physical disability( ies ) & chronic illness( es ) : postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome , gastroesophageal reflux disease

divider credits : @roseraris

Accesible Artistry

VSD offers recreational and vocational paths for students. Both recreational and vocational students attend the same classes until they pass their Cecchetti grade IV exam, in passing they may choose to take the recreational “Cecchetti grade V” or audition for the vocational “Cecchetti Intermediate (level I)”.

VSD offers a wide range of classes, including but not limited to: Classical ballet, Pointe work, Character, Contemporary, Modern, Folk dances, Jazz and Theatre, Variations and repertoire, Improvisation and choreography, Pas de deux, Sewing and Costuming, Stretch and Pilates, Strength and body conditioning, and Upper body programme.

All students showcase their skills in an annual summer recital. Vocational students audition to participate in a yearly spring ballet. Additionally, recreational and vocational students both are encouraged to audition for our annual performance of “The Nutcracker.”

Vocational path

VSD's vocational ballet route follows a traditional Cecchetti schedule, embracing a different key principle practiced each day of a six-day week.

Here is each principle, as understood by our academy:

Monday: Les Assemblés, The Line of Aplomb. The plumb line refers to the vertical line in the center of a shape that establishes its gravity.

On Mondays, dancers focus on their line of Aplomb and developing personal balance.

Exercises include Coupé et Fouetté, Développé croisé avec relevé, glissade entrechat six de côté, Demi-contretemps, entrechat six de côté (en diagonale), and Pas de bourrée, entrechat six en tournant (autour de la salle).

Tuesday: Les petits Battements: Épaulement. Épaulement is also known as contrapposto or opposition in the body. Tuesdays develop a dancer’s opposition and “least action” principle, the idea that one should use the least possible amount of energy to produce the greatest possible action. Exercises include Pas de bourrée dégagé, petits battements dégagé, fouetté, jeté, chassé, and pas de chat.

Wednesday: Les Ronds de Jambe: Turnout. On Wednesday, students amplify their opposition into full spirals En-dehors, En-dedans, and En place. Students learn when to expand outwards, when curl inwards, and when to return to their original position.

Exercises include Double rond de jambe sauté en dehors, posé en avant, Deux (slow) gargouillades en-dehors, and deux (quick) gargouillades en-dehors.

Thursday: Les Jetés: Transference of Weight. Jetés are about weight transfer in air, whether forwards, backwards, inwards, or outwards. Dancers develop their ability to transfer their weight and the expression that comes from this ability.

Exercises include Jeté, relevé, posé, coupé, cinq fois, Glissade derrière, jeté à l'arabesque croisée, dégagé en tournant, and entrechat six

Friday: La Batterie et Les Temps de Pointe: The Aerial Plane. On Fridays, dancers develop their ability to utilize the Aerial Plane, or to “hang in the air”. This includes not only jumps, but pointe work as well.

Exercises include Adage Glissade Cecchetti, Pas de basque battu, pas de basque battu en tournant, entrechat quatre, and entrechat six.

Saturday: Les Grands Fouettés Sautés: Ballon. Our dancers’ final day of the week covers Ballon, or their ability to bounce. Saturday focuses on momentum and unleashes all principles of the past week.

Exercises include Temps levé, chassé en arrière deux fois, temps levé posé deux fois, jeté élancé à l'attitude, pas de bourrée renversé, assemblé coupé derrière, and entrechat six.

Vocational students are encouraged to live on-site until they've graduated from the Vocational program. Students living on-site participate in 5 hours of academics Monday-Friday, 4 hours of dance on Monday-Friday, and an additional 6 hours of dancing on Saturdays. Student dormitories are located across the yard from the VSD'S center studio building.

The School provides residence students a comprehensive meal program at The VSD Café located on the second floor of VSD'S center studio building. Vegetarian and gluten free options are always available, and The Café’s friendly staff can accommodate for any unique food allergies. Menus are designed to fuel the athlete/dancer with a full schedule. Students are encouraged to make recommendations and suggestions.