Gertrud Kuusmaa

Gertrud is a highly acclaimed contemporary dancer, dance teacher and choreographer.
As a versatile dancer, Gertrud has been involved in various dance styles throughout her life.

She has a strong interest in contemporary style. To support this, she is also involved in learning and teaching dance technique. Gertrud has studied choreography at Tallinn University, completed training courses at the Estonian Dance Education Association and takes part in training courses abroad. In addition to teaching, she is an active dancer who is constantly improving herself.

Gertrud leads the GK Contemporary Program project at Studio dotE Dance School. She is the assistant to the head of Dance Education at Stuudio dotE Dance School.
Gertrud works mainly with young adult dancers, but also with young people from grades 4 to 7.

What does Gertrud consider important in dance classes?

’It is important to me that dancers develop in an active and healthy way, that their creativity is supported and that they have a safe learning environment. Another vital element is the dancers' contribution to the class and their willingness to learn in order to create a common purpose and energy. I have always enjoyed the challenges of dance, which confirm that there is still so much to learn and develop! It makes me enthusiastic to keep going.’