Here is the first of our three seniors we are featuring! Sila will be featured as the Duchess in A Princess’s Wish (and dancing several other roles).
Q: What is your dance background?
I started dancing when I was 5 at a small studio in Avon before it closed. Then I started dancing at The Children’s Ballet and this will be my 10th year.
Q: What is your favorite thing about dancing?
My favorite thing about dancing is learning a combination that seems extremely difficult and thinking to yourself “there’s no way I will be able to do that,” but then your teacher and classmates encourage you so much and push you to do your best so that you become more confident, also making you realize that when you work hard enough you can do any combination.
Q: Pointe shoe brand?
Capezio (Glisse, sadly not sold anymore)
Q: What is your favorite ballet step?
I love any jumps or leaps. My favorite combination is tombé pas de bourrée glissade saut de chat.
Q: What is your dream ballet role?
If I were to become a professional ballerina I would hope to be a soloist.
Q: What is something that you think is important in becoming a better dancer?
To become a better dancer you need a lot of things. You have to be strong enough and determined enough and hard working. But I think, most importantly, you have to believe that you are a good dancer, and that you are capable of doing anything if you work hard.
Q: What are your future plans?
I plan on majoring in Industrial Design at Purdue University. Hopefully I will be able to find a studio near me where I can continue to do ballet as well.
Best wishes, Sila! We are so proud of you! |
