I recently had the chance to ask Caitlin McGunnigle some quetions about her journey as a ballerina. She is an amazing dancer, her passion and dedication for ballet is unmatched. Below are her respones.

Q1: When did you start ballet?

Summer 2015

Q2: Where do you currently dance?

The Studio

Q3: How long have you been en pointe for?

Over two years

Q4: What pointe shoes do you currently wear?

Russian Pointe Almaz

Q5: How did you first get involved in ballet?

I’ve always had a passion for it, I was born loving it I feel, I don’t remember a time where I didn’t.

Q6: What is your favourite variation?

There’s so many but I do love the Sugar Plum Fairy variation

Q7: What company would you love to work for?

Scottish Ballet

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

I couldn’t choose, every moment is my favourite

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

My teacher and class mates are by far the most inspirational. I wouldn’t be who I was today with out them.

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

I can’t remember, every single correction is so important to me.

Q11: Classical or romantic tutu?

Both!

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

Watching Netflix and spending time with my family