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Roseanna Leney

Principal

Roseanna is a white woman with long brown hair smiling at the camera

Joined Scottish Ballet: 2016

Training: Royal Ballet School

Accolades: YBDY Commendation Award 2010

So many incredible experiences dancing all over the world.

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What career moment are you most proud of?
It would have to be my Principal promotion on stage after my debut as The Snow Queen. A life changing memory I will never forget.

What advice would you give to your younger self?
Keep going because it’s worth it.

What does ‘home’ mean to you?
A feeling of safety and comfort, like a big hug from my parents.

What’s something people might not know about you?
I can speak Polish from when I lived in Warsaw and worked with Polish National Ballet.

What’s your favourite ballet to perform and why?
From the ballets I have performed, I’d say Forsythe’s Artifact Suite. I had never experienced being so physically challenged and rewarded until I did this piece.

What’s your dream role to perform and why?
It’s probably a cliché but I’ve always wanted to dance the role of Juliet. Everything about the role is just a dream!

What makes you smile?
Basset hounds. I have had 4 basset hounds as family pets in my lifetime and I love everything about them.

What’s the best thing about going on tour with the company?
Travelling to places I would never have been if it wasn’t for Scottish Ballet. So many incredible experiences dancing all over the world.