Dancers in Flight

A conversation...

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Tamana Watanabe – Singapore Dance Theatre

I say –A true Artist Soulful Artistic Individual - hard working everyday every hour

She says – When I feel lonely I think about Miss Fry and its better – I miss your cheesecake

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Allyne King – Former Principal Tasmanian Ballet and Ajkun Ballet New York

I say – Technically superb - nothing she couldn’t do. A true professional - Strong sensational footwork

She says – It happened because of you. 

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Anthony Ashdown – Former Boston Ballet

I say – Genuine funny loyal – DETERMINED TO SUCCEED

He says – Discipline love guidance all in one person

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Matej Perunicic – West Australian Ballet

I say – A steely inner determination to succeed. Expected a lot from himself every day.  Beautiful - energy and personality in the studio.

He says – Thinking of you... mostly when I am in Arabesque!  – can’t thank you enough

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Ellen Bremer – Silesian Ballet Poland

I say – She never realised how beautiful she was and is. A maturity and artistry beyond her years.

She says – What really helped me was when you said to me ‘Don’t try to be like another dancer just be the best dancer you can be. It is thanks to you, that now I have a job ! x

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Justin Zee – Singapore Dance Theatre

I say – Total transformation from Day One- technically and physically. Loyal trustworthy

He says – Behind every dancer who believes in themselves is a teacher that believed in them first.

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Eka Mastrangelo – Young Artist West Australian Ballet

I say – Glorious – if I had a company I would employ this girl

She says - The National is now just a building now that Miss Fry is no longer there.

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Tristan Gross – New Zealand Ballet

I say – A journey worth taking

He says – You always believed in me when others didn’t

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Mark Andrew McCormack – Principal Ballet Theatre of Maryland

I say – DETERMINED 

He says – I couldn’t have done it without you