Claudia Anna Stoja began her journey in dance at the age of just five, laying the foundations from an early age for a long and multifaceted professional career. She later attended the State School of Ballet, and by the age of 14 had already trained with leading teachers in contemporary, modern, and jazz dance.

At the age of 16, she completed her professional studies with Honors, while also attending seminars with internationally renowned dancers and choreographers. During the same period, she expanded her artistic training into Latin and European dances, which became an important part of her subsequent professional and competitive development.

Her talent, dedication, and passion for dance led her to achieve top positions in national and European competitions, establishing a strong competitive presence from a young age.

Throughout her extensive competitive and professional career, Claudia Anna Stoja has received significant distinctions and achieved top placements in dance competitions in Greece and abroad, confirming the high level of her technical training, competitive experience, and artistic consistency. Her recognition in the dance industry has also led to her participation as a judge in dance competitions both in Greece and internationally, where she evaluates athletes and dancers based on technical excellence, musicality, artistic expression, and overall competitive performance. Her presence on judging panels represents another important milestone in her professional career and recognition within the world of competitive dance.

Claudia Anna Stoja is a graduate of the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA), having completed her professional certification with Honors. A particularly significant milestone in her educational and professional journey came in 2013, when she was nominated for a scholarship—an exceptional international distinction, as only one candidate worldwide is nominated for this scholarship each year.

In 2017, she received another major international recognition from the IDTA in England, when she was selected as one of the three top candidates worldwide, based on the exceptionally high scores she achieved in her professional dance examinations. This distinction represents significant recognition of her high level of technical and professional training and confirms her consistently outstanding performance at an international level.

In her professional career, she has undertaken the artistic direction and choreography of numerous projects and has collaborated on theatrical productions and television shows. These include productions such as “Kafes me tin Eleni,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “Dancing with the Stars,” as well as many other artistic events and productions.

A particularly important milestone in Claudia Anna Stoja’s professional and artistic career was her seven consecutive years of participation in “Dancing with the Stars” on ANT1, appearing in seven consecutive seasons of the show (Dancing with the Stars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7). Her consistent presence in one of the largest and most popular dance television productions in Greece formed an important part of her professional journey, giving her the opportunity to showcase her technical expertise, dance experience, and stage presence through demanding choreographies and high-level television performances. Her seven consecutive years on the show demonstrate her consistency, professionalism, and long-standing presence in the world of professional dance and television entertainment.

Alongside her artistic career, Claudia has developed extensive experience in dance education. Using modern teaching methods, she has developed her own teaching system, making dance education accessible, understandable, and enjoyable even for complete beginners, while maintaining the technical precision and quality required for a dancer’s development.

As part of her continuous professional and personal development, Claudia Anna Stoja has also studied Dance Movement Therapy, expanding her approach to dance beyond its technical and artistic dimensions. Through her training, she has explored the connection between movement, the body, emotion, and expression, as well as the ways in which creative movement can be used as a means of self-awareness, communication, and personal development. This knowledge significantly enriches her teaching approach, allowing her to view dance holistically—as an art form that enhances not only physical expression but also a deeper connection with oneself.

In 2012, Claudia Anna Stoja founded her own dance school, Claudia’s Dance Project, in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, at 320 Mesogeion Avenue, opposite Nomismatokopeio Metro Station. She created a space where dance can be both a beloved recreational activity and the starting point for a complete professional career.

Drawing on her extensive experience as a dancer, teacher, and professional in the industry, she has developed a comprehensive and specially designed educational program for children and young people who wish to study dance and pursue a professional career. The program goes beyond the teaching of technique and choreography, focusing on developing well-rounded professionals with strong foundations, discipline, artistic education, consistency, and a professional mindset. Particular emphasis is placed not only on preparing students for the demands of the stage and dance, but also for the realities of the professional world, ensuring they are equipped to meet the responsibilities and expectations of a future career with confidence and professionalism.

At the same time, the school’s philosophy embraces adults of all ages and levels who wish to incorporate dance into their lives as a hobby, a form of exercise, self-expression, and social connection. With programs designed to make learning accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful—even for those with no previous dance experience—Claudia’s Dance Project provides a space where everyone can discover dance in their own way and develop according to their personal goals.

Claudia Anna Stoja’s vision has remained the same from day one: to provide high-quality dance education while creating people who love dance and, for those who choose to pursue it professionally, professionals equipped with knowledge, integrity, consistency, and meaningful preparation for their future.