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.
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.
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.
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
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
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