ABOUT SOPHIE
Sophie started dancing aged 3, at a school local to where she lived in Stourbridge, West Midlands, UK. While growing up she competed all over the midlands.
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Her high level of training from a young age developed strong technical ability and a passion for performing. Trained in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz her ability to adapt and grow as a dancer is her main focus. Her positive and determined attitude allows for constant development as a dancer and as a person while her desire to perform radiates on stage.
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As an individual who always strives for her best, Sophie prides herself on her talent and her professional attitude to her work. As a mature artist, Sophie will take on any task given to her. Using her knowledge and experience Sophie takes what she has learnt and applies herself to everything she does.
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Sophie is an individual who enjoys a challenge. She thrives in professional working environment, she physicalises ideas and enjoys the process of performances coming together.
Training
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2018 - 2021 The School of Ballet Theatre UK
2016 - 2018 Birmingham Orminton Academy, UK
2013 - 2015 Midland Theatre Ballet, Birmingham UK
2003 - 2016 Select Academy, Stourbridge, UK
Repertoire
Swan Lake Cygnets, Swan Lake Act 2 entrance, Swan Lake Pas de trios, Les Sylphides, Concerto Barrcco, Symphonic Variations, Sleeping Beauty Waltz Act 1, Giselle Corps, Nutcraker Snow Flakes, Coppellia - Swanildas friends, Paquita
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Variations
Bluebird, Pas de Deux (Petipa)
Esmarelda, Pas de Deux (Petipa)
Pharos Daughter, Act 2 (Petipa)
La Fille Mal Gardee , Lise Variation Act 1 (Aston)
Sylvia (Balanchine)
Calliope Rag, Elite Syncopations (Macmillan)
Flames of Paris, Act 4 (Vainonen)
Awakening of Flora, Girls Soloist Variation (Petipa)
Raymonda Act 3, (Petipa)
Awards
May 2019 - Contemporary Award Winner at The School Ballet Theatre UK
June 2016 - Senior Ballet Tropy at Cannock Dance Competition
October 2014 - Classical Championship Winner at Pershore Arts Competition
October 2012 - Bursary Runner Up at Pershore Arts Competition
October 2011 - Musicality Award at Pershore Arts Competition
July 2011 - Most Promising Young Artist at Cannock Dance Competition
July 2009 - Highest Marked Trio 2008 & 2009 at Pershore Arts Competition
March 2008 - Bursary Award Winner at Worcester Dance Competition
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