Ballet dancer Scout Nicholas, 10, realised a dream to dance with one of his idols, Steven McRae, when he was cast in a performance with the Royal Ballet of London.
The Year 5 student at St Andrew’s College, Peregian Springs, was cast in the role of Mamillius, the young Prince of Sicily in The Winter’s Tale, performed at QPAC in Brisbane.
Scout has only been dancing for two years, but a friend suggested that he audition for the Royal Ballet which was touring Australia for the first time in 15 years.
“It was amazing, and I was ecstatic to be given the part,” he said.
“The best part was dancing with my idol and performing in front of a huge audience at QPAC. In the future, I hope to be a principal dancer in the Royal Ballet or any amazing company.”
St Andrew’s principal Chris Ivey said he was pleased the college had been able to support Scout with his passion.
“I look forward to seeing where this takes him in the future,” he said.
