I no longer dance after sustaining an injury years ago and having an ankle surgery, but I had nine years of experience on stage, and I understand the workings of the backstage environment of live theatre. I danced in Cinderella, The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Coppélia, Carnival of The Animals, Swan Lake, and nine annual productions of the Nutcracker. I understand the importance of timing, teamwork, costume cohesion, and developed a lot of discipline.
When I was unable to continue dancing after my injury, I was able to stay involved with my dance community by volunteering at shows. I was tasked with