Born: 1996
Nationality: Italian
Education: Accademia Teatro alla scala, Milan, 2008-10, and Royal Ballet School, London, 2011-14
Previous companies: Romanian National Ballet, 2014-16
Career: Joined the Royal Danish Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet in 2016
Highlights from the repertoire with the Royal Danish Ballet: Swan Lake (Nikolaj Hübbe and Silja Scandorff), Giselle (Nikolaj Hübbe and Silja Schandorff), Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Christopher Wheeldon), Le Conservatoire (August Bournonville), Theme and Variations (George Balanchine). Napoli (August Bournonville), Falling Angels (Jiří Kylián), Raymonda (Nikolaj Hübbe) and The Nutcracker (George Balanchine)
Creations: Beginning and Ending by Oliver Starpov, 2017, and a pop-up by Damir Emric, 2017
Guest appearances: Bucharest International Gala, 2015, Gran Gala di danza all’Arena del Mare di Salerno, 2015, 27th Komiza summer festival, 2014, Premio Capri to young talents, 2013 and 2014
********************************************************
What was the first ballet you saw?
The first ballet I saw was a DVD of Don Quixote with Mikhail Baryshnikov and Cynthia Harvey. It was also the first ballet I saw live, but with Natalia Osipova and Leonid Sarafanov as the main couple.
Why did you start dancing?
I started doing ballet just for fun, because I liked it! I loved being in the studio, feeling that seriousness, discipline and the desire to get perfect every day.
Why do you think that ballet is still relevant today?
I do passionately believe in ballet, the possibilities it offers for creation, and its relevance for our time. It is a language that is spoken by so many people, and, like all languages, it is constantly transforming.
What is so special about the Royal Danish Ballet?
What I love the most about the Royal Danish Ballet is that the dancers here are really warm and embracing. It just feels so comfortable to be here, and it is a joyful working environment.
Who is your favorite pointshoe maker?
Freed of London: Fish.
Who is your roomie at the theatre?
Eukene Sagues – a funny Spanish girl with a strong spirit who is always gritty and sweet at the same time.
What is your favorite food?
I really like salmon and I find the salmon here in Denmark really good! But also once a week I love to make pizza at home.
What is your favorite holiday destination?
Anywhere where there is white sand, crystal clear sea and a lot of sun!!!
Where can we find you on a day off?
I spend some time relaxing in the sauna at the theater or maybe getting a massage from our masseur, Toni. When I have Saturday night off – and feel like I have the energy – I like to dance at the disco or a bar. Otherwise I spend time playing, cuddling or taking my cat, Thai, for a walk or chilling and gossiping with the closest friends.
Read more about Giordana Gallo:
Instagram: @giordygallo