“I’d love to create this giant creative rainbow of excellence; a show where every form of creative expression is celebrated and brings together the best dancers, musicians, and singers that satisfies every audience”

HOW DID YOU GET INTO DANCE?

I was hyperactive at about the age of three, and I think it was wise of my parents to channel this by my taking ballet classes.

WHAT KIND OF SONGS ARE YOUR FAVOURTIE?

I usually tend to pick big Emo Rock songs, anything which stirs an emotion in me I love to dance to.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TYPE OF DANCE?

To do, it would be contemporary, but to watch… I think I like watching anything that shows off a degree of excellence. I get just as much enjoyment watching really good hip-hop dancers as classical.

WHAT’S THE GREATEST DANCING FEAR YOU HAVE?

I think if the entire audience took an instant dislike to me, en masse… that would be pretty bad!

BEST PHYSICAL FEATURE?

Well, my height is a mixed blessing, but I quite like the fact that I’m tall.

WHAT’S YOUR WORST HABIT IN DANCE?

Not being sharp enough.

ON STAGE WHAT’S BEEN YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?

I once dislocated my shoulder during a performance and carried on until the end, but that wasn’t so much embarrassing as excruciating!

WHY DID YOU ENTER THIS COMPETITION?

I’m a massive fan of the US show – it’s the only thing I ever watch. It’s phenomenal. But I didn’t realise how much I would love it, and how much I wanted it, until I got into it. I’m loving every day.

WHAT’S YOUR OPINION ON THE JUDGES?

Nigel Lythgoe is an absolute force – he’s a shiny golden god of dance, for what he’s doing with the Dizzy Feet Foundation and for people’s attitude to dance in general – it’s all brilliant. Arlene is a force to be reckoned with in the world of musical theatre too, which is where I come from. Her name is synonymous with great musical theatre. I respect them both so much.

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