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Destiny Wimpye, 16, Colburn Dance Academy, staring the Professional Division Programme with Pacific North West Ballet 2020

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Why you were interested in being a Freda Silk ambassador 

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I was interested in being a Freda Silk ambassador because I really love representing different brands that provide dancewear that makes dancers feel beautiful and comfortable. 

 

Where were you born and raised? 

 

I was born and raised in Georgia. 

 

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

 

When I was younger, a dance studio in Georgia came to my daycare and taught us different classes. One of the teachers suggested to my mom that I should come join their studio. 

 

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

 

My favorite style of dance is ballet. I have learned multiple styles such as Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, African, Horton, Graham, and Dunham. 

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

 

I prefer to perform other people’s steps. I love learning different variations and ballets. 

 

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

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I’m not sure if it would work as a ballet but I’m a really big fan of “The Office”! 

 

What is your dream dance role? 

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Some of my dream dance roles are Dewdrop in Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Russian Girl in Balanchine’s Serenade, and any role in Agon! 

 

Who are your ballet idols? 

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I really love Ingrid Silva, Nikisha Fogo, and Tiler Peck! 

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With which company would you like to work in the future? 

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I would love to work for a Balanchine Company but I would also be interested in more Classical Companies as well.

 

Do you have any achievements of which you are particularly proud? 

 

When I was younger, I performed with Mariah Carey as a ballerina, I also was given the opportunity to dance at the White House, and more recently I was on the tv show “This Is Us” as a ballerina.

 

What was the last dance performance you went to see? 

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I think the performance I went to see was The Mariinsky performing George Balanchine’s Jewels. 

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What sort of a dancer are you? For example: lyrical, powerful, strong, expressive, precise, athletic, passionate, technical, instinctive.... 

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I think I’m a very powerful and athletic dancer! I love the variations with difficult jumps and turns!! 

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Do you have a favourite photographer – either someone you’ve worked with or would like to work with in the future? 

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I loved working with Rachel Neville! She has such great energy so it makes the photoshoots more fun and exciting! 

 

Do you find that putting on a costume or a beautiful flowing rehearsal skirt changes the way you feel? Is there a difference in the way you perform when in costume as opposed to studio wear? 

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Yes, I definitely think when you are wearing something that makes you feel good, you automatically are more comfortable while you're dancing. 

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I’m not a dancer, but I love the elegance and grace of the clothes worn by ballet dancers. Do you take it for granted now, or do you get excited about a new ballet skirt, pointe shoes etc? 

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I’m always excited to receive new leos, skirts, and definitely new pointe shoes! 

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Do you have any other talents that might surprise people? 

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I love to cook and I have been trying to learn new things during quarantine! 

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

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I always have my skirts and shoes in my dance bag! Along with my toe pads and jet glue. 

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Which song / piece of music will always get you dancing – doesn’t have to be ballet related! 

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I love the musical Hamilton!! So anything from that soundtrack will be me singing and dancing! 

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If you could use your social media following to raise awareness for something besides ballet, what would it be? 

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I use my social media following not just for ballet but to be an inspiration for anyone who has ever felt different or out of place. I also am using my platform to speak about diversity and normalizing different body types in the ballet world because we were all made differently for a reason. 

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How do you like to relax? 

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I’ll watch different shows and movies on Netflix. Also, I’ll watch Hamilton on Disney Plus!! 

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Follow Destiny on Instagram @destinywimpye

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