“Criticism is a good thing that you should take away with you and work on”

HOW DID YOU GET INTO DANCE?

I was inspired by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. I use to watch all the movies back to back when I was younger and try to recreate routines in the living room – I would push the sofa against the door and create my own private little world.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF DANCE?

I love all the big band numbers – theatre storytelling dance.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC MAKES YOU WANT TO DANCE?

When I’m out it’s Lady Gaga, but my favourite music to dance to is big band Gene Kelly, Judy Garland – MGM classics.

YOUR GREATEST DANCING FEAR IS?

Falling over, and dropping my partner.

BEST PHYSICAL FEATURE?

Other people usually comment on my eyes.

WHAT’S YOUR WORST HABIT IN DANCE?

Too self critical.

ON STAGE WHAT’S BEEN YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?

I once had to pass a dancer a scarf to put on her head, but gave her a pair of bloomers completely by mistake! She didn’t realise and was running around stage without realising why we were all in hysterics!

WHY DID YOU ENTER THE COMPETITION?

To inspire more people to dance.

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