Three young ballerinas are experiencing the thrill of working alongside professional dancers in a top production.
Willow Beal,11, and Molly Proctor, 12, from Alexandra Palace, and Maisie Chamberlain,13, from Crouch End were chosen to be part of a 100-strong cast of English Youth Ballet’s (EYB’s) production of Cinderella in Hollywood at the New Wimbledon Theatre in November.
The three - all from the Little London Ballet school - triumphed over more than 250 others during competitive auditions and are currently experiencing the lives of professional dancers in rehearsals.
EYB principal Lindsey Fraser, who previously danced with the Vienna Festival Ballet, is starring as Cinderella in the production, based on the story of actress Grace Kelly.
“I wish I had danced with EYB when I was young," she said. "The dancers learn so much about performance skills and the artistry of ballet.
"I love working as a principal dancer with EYB because I get to dance fantastic roles and teach and watch the young dancers progress.
"The sets and costumes in the production are superb and the whole experience is one the young dancers and the audiences will never forget.”
Performances will take place on November 15 at 7.30pm and November 16 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. For tickets visit: www.atgtickets.com/wimbledo
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