Renee Freeman —

Young Artist

Birthplace

Warragul, VIC

Age started dancing

Three

Training

Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS), Queensland Ballet's Senior Program and Pre-Professional Program

Queensland Ballet

Jette Parker Young Artist 2019

Favourite roles

The Tangled pas de deux, and Mercedes in Matador Suites

Repertoire includes

Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker
Ben Stevenson's Swan Lake
Greg Horsman's La Bayadère

Favourite roles to perform

Mercedes. I loved performing this role because Mercedes is such a strong and powerful character, and I love being able to immerse myself in a role.

Roles I would love to dance

Carmen would be such an amazing role to dance. Her fiery and passionate character would be so much fun to delve into.

Dance inspiration

I think my biggest inspiration as a dancer is all of the great dancers I am constantly surrounded by. I am always trying to emulate them, whether it be the technique of a specific step or their portrayal of a role, watching an incredible dancer never fails to inspire me to push myself further.

Awards and achievements

Charles Lisner Scholarshp - 2016 Queensland Ballet