Samara Downs
Samara Downs, is a British ballerina, and currently a principal dancer with the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Samara Downs | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Royal Ballet School |
| Occupation | Ballet dancer |
Samara Downs was born in Ashford, Kent.[1] She trained at the Caroline Shaw and Pauline Kellett Dance Schools, and the Royal Ballet School.[1]
Downs joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2003, and has been a principal since 2016.[1][2]
In 2018, Downs danced both lead roles, Princess Aurora and the evil fairy Carabosse, in the Sleeping Beauty.[3]
References
- "Samara Downs - Birmingham Royal Ballet". Birmingham Royal Ballet. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- Jays, David (24 June 2016). "Shakespeare triple bill review – Birmingham Royal Ballet dance with elegance and intelligence". the Guardian. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- https://www.franklymydearuk.co.uk/interview-birmingham-royal-ballet-principal-dancer-samara-downs-talks-the-sleeping-beauty/
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