2. What would you have done as a career if ballet hadn't come your way?

Honestly, I don’t know... I’m so lucky to have ballet, as I don’t know of anything that's as fulfilling mentally, emotionally and physically.  
 

3. Have you ever had an embarrassing moment performance-wise?

I certainly have! A couple years ago we were in the middle of our Nutcracker shows and I was doing the snow scene every show like most of the Corps de Ballet ladies. I led a group of us on for our first entrance and one night I was distracted and perhaps overly relaxed about it and ran out a whole 16 counts early! I quickly realized I should not be onstage so I ran back off and regrouped to enter at the correct time... definitely very embarrassing!


4. What is your work philosophy?

I always try to work my hardest and never forget that I am privileged to do something that I love so much as my job. 
 

5. How do you handle criticism?

Getting feedback and criticism are a big part of a dance career and while usually it’s constructive, sometimes it can sting. I try to just take the correction and use it to improve and let go of any negative emotional feelings.
 

6. Favorite colour and least favorite colour?

Judging by the clothes and leotards I own, my favourite is probably blue and least favourite is orange!

7. What's your definition of a successful ballet dancer?

To me a successful ballet dancer is someone who has made the most of opportunities and is proud of what they have accomplished in their career, while continuing to constantly improve and explore. 
 

8. What’s the worst thing about being a dancer and what’s the best?

The worst thing about being a dancer is dealing with all the aches, blisters and potential injuries that come with the job. The best part for me is dancing onstage, inhabiting a story or expressing an idea, with beautiful music and a live audience. It's a magical experience.

9. What's your guilty pleasure song that'll make you rock out no matter where you are?

I don't really have one. The music I’m into really depends on where I am and how I'm feeling.

10. What are three random things most people don't know about you?
 

• I love to organize things.
• I’m currently obsessed with John le Carré spy novels.
• I’m a morning person but only after my coffee!