Natalie Leftwich Coryphée

Natalie joined the company in 2002.

Born: Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Trained: Virginia Beach Ballet Academy. BalletMet Columbus
Previous Companies: BalletMet Columbus
Favourite roles: the Marquise in Dangerous Liaisons. Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. Kate in Madame Butterfly. Mrs Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol.
Career highlights: Being on the poster for A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Dangerous Liaisons!
Personal: Keeps a photo album and scrapbook to remind her of all her friends and experiences. Enjoys eating out and going to the cinema.

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Q&A:

What hobbies do you have outside of work?
Working on my photo album/scrapbook
Which dancers/people did you admire growing up?
My two older sisters (they're not dancers but I always wanted to be like them!)
If you weren't a ballet dancer what would you be?
Not sure yet...hopefully I will when the time comes
What 3 items do you always take on tour with you?
Blue fleece socks my friend made for me, extra contacts/glasses & my diary
What 1 thing couldn't you live without?
Family & Friends
What's your favourite food/meal?
I love my Dad's hamburgers & home made ice cream!
Do you support any sports teams?
Not really but I enjoy watching the (Atlanta) Braves when I'm home with my family.
What's your favourite album?
Maroon 5 - for now!
What's yourfavourite movie?
At the moment...Love Actually
And finally, what's the best thing about being a ballet dancer?!
Performing, and having a job that began as a hobby.