Georgie was born in Surrey, England and started ballet at the age of 3. She then moved to California and trained at San Ramon Valley Dance Academy, until moving back to England at the age of 14 to begin her professional training at a vocational dance boarding school, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, where she studied for 5 years. During her training at Tring Park, she had the opportunity to perform at Eve Pettinger’s Gala at the Britten Theatre in London, and at The Swedish National Ballet School in their ‘Marleld’ performance in Gothenburg. In her final year at Tring, she took part in Encore Dance Company’s UK tour, made up of the graduating students, where she performed in Kenneth Macmillan’s ‘Elite Syncopations’, alongside other mixed repertoire.
Georgie joined the San Diego Ballet in 2017 and is currently dancing in her 6th season as a company member. Some of her favourite ballets to perform in include The Jungle Book, Giselle, Javier Velasco’s ‘Homegrown’, and a pas de deux to Patsy Clean’s ‘I Fall to Pieces’.
- What ignited your passion for dance?
Growing up near London, I was fortune enough to be able to see The Royal Ballet perform at The Royal Opera House. Seeing such inspirational performances by this famous company really inspired me to want to continue dancing throughout my life and professionally.
- What inspired you to pursue a professional career in dance?
One of my first ballet teachers, Miss Gayle Farley, really inspired me to pursue ballet as a professional career. Gayle was a professional dancer with Ballet West and she always inspired me with her stories of dancing professionally. Her training and encouragement really inspired my love of ballet, and I am forever grateful to her for that.
- What is your favorite thing about being a dancer?
My favorite thing about being a dancer is being able to have my work be my passion, and to be truly satisfied that I followed my childhood dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer.
- What is your biggest dream for your dance career?
My biggest dream would be to continue professionally dancing and doing what I love for as long as possible.
- When you’re not pirouetting and perfecting your pliés, what brings you joy?
I love to spend time at the beautiful beaches in San Diego and also to hike. Anything outdoors brings me joy!
- What is the most transformative experience you’ve had as a dancer?
My most transformative experience was being able to learn and be taught by ex-principal ballerina Darcy Bussell of The Royal Ballet during the Royal Ballet Summer Program. She was truly inspirational and spoke about dancing in a way that really transformed how I attack my dancing.
- What is your favorite ballet?
My favorite ballet is Swan Lake.
- What is your favorite role you have performed at San Diego Ballet and what is a role you would like to perform in the future?
My favorite role I have performed so far at the San Diego Ballet is a pas de deux to Patsy Cline’s ‘I Fall to Pieces’. It is a role that I would love to be able to perform again at my time with the San Diego Ballet.
- What is your favorite local spot in San Diego?
My favorite local spot is Sunset Cliffs.