News about Andra Vaidilaite

SHIRLEY BALLAS came close to quitting the scene altogether after years of bullying

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2022
"Bullies" are at the top of our companies, who like to know everything that goes on. They don't like wealthy women, or women who have a voice or women who want to talk to others. Because of this bullying, our company right now is divided. For many, many years, I was bullied.' She goes on. Being bullied was a huge part of my life as a dancer.' These guys made me feel anxious because it was so bad that I would pee all the time. [A common symptom of chronic anxiety] [A common symptom of persistent anxiety].] It was like being at the end of a nervous breakdown. I was banned from doing my jobs every where I went. I remember a competition [before Strictly]: I was invited to judge, but the World Dance Council contacted me and said, "She's unfit to judge." We won't give you a licence if you use her." That was a £100 job. They would be threatening couples that I had taught.' For years, Maurizio Vescovo and his partner Andra Vaidilaite have been coming [to me for lessons]. "If you continue with her, we'll make sure you never make it," the boys told him. I know this because Maurizio told me why he was leaving me.'