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MEMBER PROFILE

NAME Ryan O'Neill

D.O.B. 31.12.86

HOW DID YOU FIRST BECOME INTERESTED IN DANCE?

I was interested in working in the performing arts and many of the schools where i wanted to train had a singing and dance class as part of the audition process. i was aware that i couldnt sing and so starting spending more time on dancing and it all started from there.

WHERE DID YOU TRAIN?
St Louises Specialist School in Performing Arts, the University of Ulster BAhons dance degree and Laban as part of Transitions dance company.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE AS A DANCER?
Loose and low

WHEN DID YOU REALISE THAT YOU WANTED TO DANCE PROFESSIONALLY?

I danced in youth group in Scotland where we worked with different choreographers and toured around to different venues and that experience give me a glimpse of a lifestyle that I could get used to.

WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOVE ABOUT DANCE?
I love the discipline and learning about my body, pushing and challenging myself with new material.

WHO IN THE FIELD OF DANCE HAS INSPIRED YOU THE MOST?
No particualr person has inspired me but everytime i watch a performance i get inspired to keep pushing myself.

HOW DO YOU FIND WORKING IN DANCE IN NORTHERN IRELAND?

I find it exciting to come back to N.Ireland and find the dance scence constantly changing. This is my first time working professionally in Ireland and things are going great so far.

WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE CHOREOGRAPHER?

Rafeal Bonachela and Pina Bausch.

WHAT IS THE MOST INSPIRING PERFORMANCE YOU HAVE EVER SEEN?

La Chamber Blanche by O Vertigo and Anne Teresa de Keersmaekers interpretation of Steve Reichs Eight Lines.

FAVOURITE COMPOSER/MUSICIAN?

Arvo Part

WHAT IS THE MOST FRUSTRATING THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE DANCE PROFESSION?

At the moment for me its probably the audition process. Im constantly sending my CV away to company auditions but I very rarely get invited and I find this frustrating.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY YOUNG PERSON WISHING TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL DANCER?

To do everything, go to every class see every performance get to know people in your field and the rest will come.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT DANCING?
I still like to move when im not dancing so I walk do pilates, yoga, caporeia and im now interesting in taking aerial classes.