I studied Ballet and, after performing in several dance drama pieces at school, I was encouraged to audition for Ballet School. I gained a place at Arts Educational School, where I studied Ballet, Character, Jazz, Modern, Spanish and Tap for three years, and performed in a Royal Gala Performance at what was then The Strand Theatre, now The Novello, in 1998.

This was followed by a year at Thamesdown Dance College, which introduced me to Contemporary Dance. I then gained a place at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, gaining a Diploma in Dance. I went on to dance briefly with Pendulum Dance Company in Pieces in Rhythm at The Place before turning my attentions to acting.

My first rôle was in Panto as Tom in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. My other credits include the Parlourmaid in La Ronde at Barons Court Theatre, Nancy in Oliver Twist and Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream on tour, and Jane in Chris Pitts' Dreamcatcher at Camden People’s Theatre. I have also appeared in a number of independent films and commercials, including a T-Mobile campaign, and this summer attended the screening of my first feature film, Stag Night of the Dead, in which I played Elaine.

I enjoy a challenge and seeing the world from a different perspective: I was a Wing Walker with the Crunchie Flying Circus - now known as Team Guinot - and have performed in Air Shows all over England. I have just joined London's hottest and busiest Burlesque troupe, The Folly Mixtures, and will soon be seen performing with them all over the UK and in Italy. Ooooh Cheeky!

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