My Dance Diary

I am beginning to realise that the odds are quite heavily stacked against me getting into a ballet company. And although that will not deter...

Having been told at school to 'immerse yourselves in the ballet world!! See as many ballets as you possibly can!", I thought it wou...

Although I have seen most UK companies, one I had not yet seen, was Vienna Festival Ballet. Founded in 1980 by Peter Mallek, the company tou...

One of the best things about being at home, is being so close to London, and having the freedom to decide 'I want to do class at Pineapp...

After ten weeks of rehearsal, the big day finally arrived; opening night of Ballet West's 'The Nutcracker'.  Although we were ...

After what seemed like a very long term, I was incredibly relieved to get home for Christmas- not least after a 12 hour journey on several t...

As a young dancer, I found that the dream to which we aspired was shrouded in mystery- yes, we all want a vocational school place, yet it is...