Read on for highlights from their interview or listen to the full interview below. Lisa : Leland is a star, up-and-coming ballerina.
Leland, you landed the coveted role of Clara. Tell us what that was like. You are a student of our conservatory, so that gives you an edge with your technique, but you also went to The American Grand Prix. How did that help you in your audition process? LP: I feel like it added to the artistry. Being able to watch so many dancers from around the world and see how they express their love for dance really helped me realize how I want to show people how much I love dance in my performance.
What other roles have you played and how has that helped you to develop your artistry? Leland: This is my third year in The Nutcracker. I like the party scene because there is also a lot of acting and working with other people, which brings out artistry.
Leland: I just always adore the Sugar Plum Fairy and the music. And the snow scene is really magical with all the waltzes and the Pas de Deux with the Snow King and Queen. The story is fun. How do the rehearsals help bring the fun into the roles? They spend a lot of time reminding us how we really need to get into the character. We need to step out of our everyday lives and think about what it would be like to really be a small party girl.
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