I had the chance recently to ask Anda Erdenbeileg some questions about her journey as a ballerina. Anda is an amazing dancer, she graces the stage with poise and elegance, her passion and dedication to ballet is phenomenal, below are her responses.

Q1: When did you start ballet?

I started ballet when I was 5 years old

Q2: Where do you currently dance?

Classical Ballet Academy in Colorado

Q3: How long have you been en pointe for?

8 years

Q4: What pointe shoes do you currently wear?

Gaynors and Grishko

Q5: How did you first get involved in ballet?

Well my parents put me in a lot of classes like swimming, drawing, ice skating, golf and dance and I just liked it the most

Q6: What is your favourite variation?

Probably Esmeralda

Q7: What company would you love to work for?

Probably San Francisco Ballet or Royal Ballet

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

Yes when I performed peasant pas in Giselle

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

Natalia Osipova, Misa Kuranaga, Svetlana Zakharova

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

Be as objective as possible about your strengths and weaknesses.

Q11: Classical or romantic tutu?

Classical

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

I like to do something outdoors like hiking or riding my bike