This month we had the pleasure of interviewing the BALLET BUSKER! Also known as Bianca. You may have seen Bianca on the streets of Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne…Scotland! She dancers on the streets to bring ballet to life to all.
In 3 words what does ballet mean to you?
Freedom, Control, Strength.
What would be your favourite ballet to dance?
The Nutcracker. Waltz of the Flowers especially, just for the music.
Do you believe that ballet is a readily accessible art-form?
Yes and no. Technology makes all things somewhat accessible, and what BWB is doing is making it accessible in real life, but unfortunately, on the whole, I think ballet is for people who can afford the classes, the dancewear, the costumes, and the shoes.
What do you believe is a typical misconception about ballet that you would like to set straight?
A lot of people think ballet is just for girls. It is not. We need guys. They need to be strong! They need to throw us, catch us, and spin us around! They are very important.
What are you reading right now?
"Noragami, Stray God" ~ Adachitoka (it's a Japanese Manga!)
One thing that most people don't know about you?
I'm a pretty open person, so there's not much people don't know... but if I had to say something, I'd say I really, really reeeeaaallly like anime!
Why is the work BWB do so important?
Because all art should be accessible to all people. Ballet has been a significant part of my life, helping me through my childhood and teenage years. It has given me motivation and passion. I hope that if ballet can help someone in the same way it's helped me, they will have access to it so that it can inspire and uplift their life as well.
Favourite ballet to watch?
Swan Lake. Bit basic, I know, haha, but it's amazing!
If you could go back to a point in time in your life, what advice would you give yourself?
I wouldn't. The experiences I've had in life have taught me what I now know. I wouldn't want to risk changing any of them, even the really hard ones.
You have been given an elephant! You cannot sell it or give it away, what do you do?
Well, I suppose my only option is to care for it! I would most likely have to move somewhere with more space though...
