English National Ballet's Emerging Dancer Award showcases future stars

By Antonia Salib, 06 March 2013

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Reviewed at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on 4 March 2013

English National Ballet

William Trevitt, Dancer

Michael Nunn, Dancer

Yonah Acosta, Dancer

Shiori Kase, Dancer

Alison McWhinney, Dancer

Guilherme Menezes, Dancer

Nancy Osbaldeston, Dancer

Ken Saruhashi, Dancer

Laurretta Summerscales, Dancer

Nathan Young, Dancer

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Antonia Salib

Antonia has danced since the age of three, studying Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop, among other styles. She has a keen interest in dance, and attends live performances whenever possible.