My name is Caoimhe Mae Elliott.

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FS: Why were you interested in becoming a Freda Silk Ambassador?

 

CE: I love Freda Silk Skirts, when I had a photoshoot to create pictures in my first tutu I knew I had to have my very own Freda Silk Skirt, I was so excited to wear it on my shoot, we captured incredible images, I loved wearing it, and still wear my skirts to rehearsals, I love how they flow and feel so soft.

 

Where were you born and raised?

 

I was born in Paisley and raised in Johnstone.

 

Do you recall when or how you caught the dance bug?

 

I remember dancing ever since I was little, I always wanted to be a dancer just like my older sister who also shares a passion for dance.

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How many dance classes do you take each week?​

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I currently take 4 classes a week and participate in various masterclasses.

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What different styles of dance do you learn? Do you have a favourite style?

 

Ballet, Modern, Acro, Freestyle, Tap. I have also done Highland dance and Musical theatre. But most of all my favourite is ballet.

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Do you enjoy choreographing, or prefer to perform other people’s steps?

 

I enjoy as mix of both, I love getting together with my friends and pulling ideas together.

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Allego or Adage– which is your favourite? 

 

Allegro

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If you could adapt any book or movie into a ballet, what would it be?

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If I could adapt any movie, it would be Tangled as its one of my favourites.

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What is your dream ballet role?

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My dream dance role would be playing the role of Clara in the Nutcracker

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Who are your idols?

 

I love all ballerinas, but my two favourites would be Constance Devernay Laurence and Bethany Kingsley Garner. I have been so lucky and got to perform with them both in Scottish Ballet's The Snow Queen and now the amazing production of Scottish Ballet's Cinders.

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Are there some achievements of which you're really proud?

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I am proud to be a part of Scottish Ballet Junior Associates programme and having been selected twice to perform in their Christmas productions, The Snow Queen in 2023 and currently performing in Cinders.

 

I am also proud to have gotten through to this years Ballet Grand Prix in February

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What was the last dance performance you went to see?

Cinders - the last performance I have took part in would be Scottish Ballet's production of Cinders.

 

Do you have some essential / favourite things that you keep in your dance bag?

Yes, I like to keep lip balm, extra pins, water bottle, TheraBand’s for stretching and my Good Luck bear which comes everywhere with me.

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What do you do in your spare time?

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I Love listening to music, I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan. (so am I!!)

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Love Caoimhe

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Follow Caoimhe on Instagram @caoimhe0213

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