Clayton Forsyth —
Birthplace
Perth, Western Australia
Age started dancing
Thirteen
Training
The Australian Ballet School
Queensland Ballet
Jette Parker Young Artist 2019
Favourite roles
A few of my favourite roles would be Basilio, Ali and Albrecht
Repertoire includes
- Dark Angel in Serenade
- Principle boy in Paul Knobloch’s Valetta
Favourite roles to perform
Basilio from Don Quixote. It’s such a vibrant character so it’s always fun to perform and connect with your partner. The dancing can be quite challenging and the partnering is very playful and fun. I always have a blast doing the Variation or PDD.
Roles I would love to dance
Crown Prince Rudolf from Mayerling
Dance inspiration
What inspires me is the ability to take someone on the journey that I’m experiencing whilst performing, whether that’ll be the pure sensation of enjoying the athleticism of dance or the deep emotional connections you create and experience.
Awards and achievements
- Represented The Australian Ballet School in the Orchard Gala in Tokyo, Japan.
Did you know?
I’m interested in Marine Biology and Botany. I’m attempting to create my own Bonsai Tree. I love to read, drink coffee and I’m a big fan of cold weather, the colder the better.