Schoolgirl recognised by ballet talent scouts in London and New York
TEENAGER Chloe Keneally is taking on the world after being recognised by talent scouts in New York and London.
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TEENAGER Chloe Keneally is taking on the world after been recognised by talent scouts in New York and London.
The 15-year-old from the Debra Whitten School of Dance has been accepted into the English National Ballet School based in London for September.
She has also snared a place as a finalist in the Youth America Grand Prix competition in New York during April.
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“Thousands of students audition internationally and only a few are accepted into the final round in New York. The movie First Position is based on this elite competition,’’ explained her teacher Debra Whitten.
Ms Whitten said placement into the prestigious English National Ballet School was also eagerly sought-after by aspiring dancers.
“There are only 15 girls selected from the globe per year,’’ she said.
Ms Whitten praised the work of Chloe’s chief coach, Karina Nairne.
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