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Teri Crilly - Company Dancer


Age: 21

Position in Company: Company Dancer

Length of time with Company: Two years (including being a Professional Year student in 2008)

What is your guilty pleasure? I have a bit of a sweet tooth...

Favourite memory: I have some great memories throughout my life so it is hard to choose a favourite. I would have to say it was pretty special when my family and I were able to go on one of our very few holidays and make a big trip up the coast of Western Australia to a place called Coral Bay when I was around 12. It was full of special memories and was a great family holiday: fishing, swimming, camping, family time and funny moments.

Favourite movie & why: I would have to say Mr and Mrs Smith - it is action packed with lots of attitude. My favourite genre of movie, though, would have to thrillers because they aren't gory but are full of suspense and excitement.

Scariest moment: Definitely when my family and I were involved in a car accident when I had just turned 11. We were not sure who in the family would make it through and there was a long recovery period.

Describe your personality:  Vibrant and dedicated.

What is your life-long dream? I would have to say I am currently living my dream. I am happy, healthy, and performing with Queensland Ballet. This, plus having a long successful career while keeping a level head throughout, is a dream to me.

Favourite thing to do to relax: Have a nice shower at the end of a long day and then curl up on the couch to watch a movie in my pyjamas.

If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? Teleportation, definitely. I moved from my home town of Bunbury in Western Australia to Melbourne at the age of 16 to chase my dream of becoming a ballet dancer. There were nights I would just want something as small as a cuddle from my parents or to sit down for a family dinner. It would have been amazing to be able to just click my fingers and be home again. Also, I love to travel and see the world so it would cut flying time down, not to mention the cost!

An object that means a lot to me is... My little brown teddy called Little Ted who was given to me when I was born.

Favourite travel destination: I would have to say Japan. It is such a beautiful country with so much to do and see, from the busy city to the quiet secluded temples in the country. I lived in Japan for almost a year and when my family came to visit me we had a lovely trip to the Japanese Ski slopes. I was fortunate enough to see some amazing parts of the country and be welcomed in by the respectful and hospitable Japanese people. I would recommend it to anyone 

 

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