Q: How old were you when you began dancing?
A: 3
Q: When did you know that you wanted to be a dancer?
A: From the time I tried on my first pointe shoe…I was 10.
Q: What’s your pre-performance ritual?
A: I do my hair, my makeup, and then I usually fix the hair again. Then I lay on the floor with my feet on a chair for about ten minutes, put on my shoes and costume and head down to the stage to warm up.
Q: What’s your favorite role to perform?
A: It’s a tie between Matthew Neenan’s Penumbra and Peter Martin’s Barber Violin Concerto.
Q: What dancer were you inspired by growing up?
A: I always loved watching Darcey Bussell and the principles of ABT.
Q: If you weren’t a dancer, what do you think you would you be?
A: I was originally going to college for and engineering degree...but probably would have ended up in PR or as a physical therapist.
Q: What is the best thing about dancing for Pennsylvania Ballet?
A: I love that they give the corps dancers the opportunity to do soloist and principle roles…and that the repertory is very diverse.
Q: What is your favorite costume you wore?
A: I would have to say the costumes from Chris Wheeldon’s Swan Lake. The first act reminds me of a Degas painting, and the swan costumes are beautiful and unique.
Q: What advice would you give to all the aspiring dancers out there?
A: Work hard, take care of your body, and dance with confidence. Most importantly though, enjoy dancing!
Q: What’s your most memorable moment dancing at Pennsylvania Ballet?
A: My most memorable moment was when the company performed in Edinburgh, Scotland. I had the opportunity to perform both the first act pas de trios and the cygnets from Swan Lake. The combination of dancing with such hard working and beautiful dancers, the beautiful orchestra, and the receptive and appreciative audience will always be one of my favorite memories.
Monday, March 1, 2010
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