I recently asked Isabel Pulido some questions about her journey as a ballerina. Isabel is an amazing dancer, she dances so elegantly and with poise. Her passion and dedication for ballet is unmatched. Below are her answers.

Q1: When did you start ballet?

At age 5,

Q2: Where do you currently dance?

Artistic Motion School Of Arts,

Q3: How long have you been en pointe for?

10 years

Q4: What pointe shoes do you currently wear?

Gaynor Mindens

Q5: How did you first get involved in ballet?

My mom started me because she never got to take it herself

Q6: What is your favourite variation?

Lilac Fairy

Q7: What company would you love to work for?

Bolshoi/Mariinsky

Q8: Do you have a favourite memory/moment in ballet?

Performing Sleeping Beauty

Q9: Who are your ballet roles models? Dancers that inspire you.

Svetlana Zakharova, Diana Vishneva, Olga Sminova, Maria Kochetkova, Marianela Nunez, Evgenia Obraztova, Uylana Loptakina, and Natalia Osipova,

Q10: Best advice you’ve ever received from a teacher?

Work smart, not hard

Q11: Classical or romantic tutu?

Classical tutu

Q12: What do you like to do when you aren’t dancing (your free time)?

Watch professionals, go on walks, and be with my friends. And occasional I’ll draw