Is it true when performing on stage, dancers go through 2 pairs of pointe shoes during the show?
Yes its true! Depending on what role I’m performing, I have been through two pairs of pointe shoes for a full length ballet. As Kitri in Don Quixote I wore three pairs out in one evening, one pair per act. In what performance did you wear the most elaborate costume? Describe what the outfit looked like. The most elaborate costume that I have worn I wore in my first year with The Australian Ballet. It was a Corps de Ballet costume in ‘Coppelia’. It is a beautiful dark blue tutu with delicate silver trimming and a magnificent hair piece that is a crown with material draping from it. I just adored it. We are performing ‘Coppelia’ in 2010 so I will be able to admire that costume again. Do you have a favourite ballet move? Please describe. I always get asked this question! There isn’t a particular favourite move but I do love getting lifted by my partners! Run us through your daily workout routine. It changes daily, but a usual performing week day starts with class at 11am for one hour and
