From role models and experiences on stage to attending the Society's exam classes, we catch up with the actor, singer and dancer. My love for dance started when I was younger, watching and dancing to the Spice Girls and MTV, making up shows to perform and entertain my family.
I was envious of my cousin who visited every Thursday afternoon after dance class, so decided to ask my mum to put me into a local dance school.
Everything happened from there! Who were your role models when you were growing up? How did you find the transition to more formal training in London? While I was at Billy, I lived with the other dancers from the show. I loved the fact I could mix with such diverse people and gain inspiration from my best friends. At Billy they trained us well - to perform the show, perfect all the turns, backflips, and kicks in the choreography.
I remember the exams so well; the bell ringing, being nervous because I wanted to do well and gain distinctions for everything. Have you experienced major challenges in your career? If so, how did you overcome these? I remember being in pantomime and receiving an email from my agent that Matthew Bourne wanted me to be in The Car Man. Although I saw myself as a dancer, I did not see myself as a classical dancer as I have flat feet and not much turnout.
With Bourne being one of the most famous choreographers in the world, the chance to perform as part of his company was a massive challenge.
