What is the best thing that I love about my work?
The best thing IS my work! You get to share the stage with people from all around the world and perform in some of the most amazing theaters. Ballet is wordless,i love to tell stories to the audience through my body and my movements.
What is my idea of perfect happiness?
Being around people i love, but also a cozy blanket,a cat and a cup of tea!
What is my greatest fear?
I have too many fears! Loosing or disappoint people i love is the first one and i guess spiders too!
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
I get too attached to people and…i’m lazy!
Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?
Principal dancers Misty Copeland,Serhij Polunin and Marianela Nunez.
What is my greatest extravagance? Mmh,probably living my life.
On what occasion would I lie?
I don’t like to lie but I would to protect someone i love.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
The fact that i have to live far away from home and I can’t choose where my next destination will be and if i’ll even have one.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
Anytime i’m on stage,those minutes before stepping on
If I could, what would I change about myself?
I would change a lot of things about myself but i’ll say some aspect of my personality and my hairs if i could…
What is my greatest achievement in work?
For me the greatest achievement is get to do it!
Where would I most like to live?
Italy or anywere near my loved ones.
What is my most treasured possession? Material possession? I’m not gonna lie,is my phone.
What is my most marked characteristic?
Lack of self confidence
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
My room.
What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?
I don’t go out much in my city but i spent over 2 years drinking coffee mornings and evenings at “Caffè degli Artigiani”, a coffee place near my ballet school.
What books influenced my life and how?
Unfortunately I don’t read that much,but “Le avventure di Pinocchio” written by Carlo Collodi will always bring me back to my childhood,i think i know it by heart.
Who are my favorite writers?
Charles Bukowski, Agatha Christie,Andrea Camilleri.
You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?
No doubt,any Michael Jackson’s song.
Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?
Carl Fredricksen
Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?
“I believe there is a little hero/heroine in all of us”,you never know what people are going through in life.
Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?
“Meet Joe Black”
What role plays art in my life and work?
Art is my work and has always been around me,my mum was also a dancer and i attended an art school too.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My ballet teacher Alessandra Alberti,best support ever! She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and of course my family(otherwise they get offended).
Whom would I like to work with in 2018?
Honestly i don’t know…
Which people in my profession would i love to meet in 2018?
Anyone i can learn something new from.
What project, in 2018, am I looking forward to work on?
Performing around New Jersey with American Repertory Ballet and then who knows…
Where can you see me or my work in 2018?
Performing around New Jersey with American Repertory Ballet.
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
True passion never end in your heart but I’ll have to retire one day, i won’t be able to dance forever!
Which creative heroines should Peter invite to tell their story?
I have so many talented colleagues and artists around the world who could tell their stories,just pick one from my Facebook friends!
How can you contact me?
Facebook as Eleonora Viliani, Instagram as @ellyviliani or email : ellyviliani@gmail.com
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