With years of professional experience, an eye for detail, and a heart for mentorship, Hilary has helped dancers around the world refine their technique, build confidence, and reach their biggest goals. Whether you're training for auditions, tackling competitions, or rediscovering your love for ballet, Hilary meets you where you are — and pushes you to where you’re meant to be.​ Serious coaching. Real results. All heart.
Hilary Thornburgh
Nicolai
What You'll Get:
Master Technique
Gain individualized technical mastery through personalized corrections, targeted habit-re-training, and deep anatomical awareness. Your plan is designed to help you eliminate ingrained muscle-memory errors, lock in efficient movement patterns, and elevate both precision and confidence in your ballet technique.
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Includes 24/7 access to Hilary with direct messaging.
BWH Mentorship
See mistakes as stepping stones, helping you bounce back stronger with clarity and intention rather than discouragement. Build mental habits of positivity, self-kindness, and body-mind connection so your mindset supports your technique, performance, and wellness. And carry these tools beyond the barre—into leadership, communication, and confidence in all areas of life.
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Includes 24/7 access to Hilary with direct messaging.
Prep for Anything
Gain personalized coaching for prestigious opportunities like YAGP and NYCDA, including application support, selecting the right variations, and targeted mental-preparation strategies. Your plan also equips you to excel in summer intensives, college applications, video auditions, and offers letters of recommendation—covering every next step with confidence and clarity.
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Includes 24/7 access to Hilary with direct messaging.
Family Support
Shared evidence-based strategies to support you or your dancer emotionally, physically, and mentally. Learn how to create a nurturing environment that reinforces body-mind awareness, safe movement habits, and emotional resilience. Your plan serves to build supportive communication, facilitate recovery from setbacks, and promote holistic well-being for optimal advancement.
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Includes 24/7 access to Hilary with direct messaging.
Elevate your technique and creative expression through bespoke private sessions paired with in-depth video analysis. This targeted approach strengthens your foundational skills, corrects habitual misunderstandings of alignment and muscle memory, and nurtures your artistic voice—ensuring your performances remain precise, assured, and richly expressive while you continue to evolve as both artist and dancer.
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Peyton Gin, NYCB Corps de ballet
📸 Rosalie O'Connor
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Mikey Ellis | Testimonial
Mastery & Mentorship with Hilary
A personalized coaching experience for dedicated dancers.
Every dancer’s path is unique, so this mentorship adapts to you.
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🩰 Each mentorship plan may include a combination of:
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Private coaching sessions (online or in-person) focused on technique, artistry, or repertoire
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Video feedback & corrections — send class or rehearsal clips for detailed notes
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Mindset & confidence coaching to overcome nerves, perfectionism, or burnout
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Competition & audition preparation, including variation selection and performance coaching
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Wellness & recovery guidance for injury prevention, stretching, and conditioning
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Career & goal planning, from summer intensives to professional contracts
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Support between sessions — ask questions, get advice, and stay accountable
How It Works:
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Apply or inquire using the form below.
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Hilary reviews your goals and designs a mentorship plan specifically for you.
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Start your personalized journey, with flexible scheduling and a clear structure tailored to your growth.
Recovery and Wellness
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Implement proper recovery routines, incorporating essential extracurricular activities like Pilates, yoga, and cross-training.
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