Emma Waite danced alongside Kate Miller-Heidke at Eurovision
It was a gravity defying dance watched by 300 million people around the globe, but for one Reservoir mother-of-two it’s back to study mode after the Eurovision experience of a lifetime.
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Emma Waite’s gravity defying dancing was watched by millions of people around the globe, as she supported Kate Miller-Heidke at Eurovision.
But the Reservoir mum of two is now back in study mode after the experience of a lifetime.
Waite, a mum of two and La Trobe University nursing student, was one of Miller-Heidke’s two back-up dancers for her performance of Zero Gravity.
She said it was initially “frightening” performing on a bendy pole 5m above the ground in front of a global audience of 300 million viewers.
“I certainly didn’t have an aspiration for Eurovision,” Waite said.
“But that’s what I love about life … opportunities, and an element of luck.”
Waite, 45, is a longtime member of Melbourne dance company Strange Fruit, who were selected by SBS to help with the performance.
Miller-Heidke placed ninth for Australia in Eurovision, won by The Netherlands’ Duncan Lawrence and his song Arcade.
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Waite worked on her nursing assignments and prepared for a placement at the Austin Hospital in between rehearsals and performances in Tel Aviv.
“I wish I was at the beach a bit more, but you make the choice and just take responsibility for what you’re doing,” she said.
Waite said it was a joy to perform with Miller-Heidke and they had formed a strong bond.
“Her integrity is inspiring, she’s inspiring and brave and I felt honoured that she wanted to work with me,” Waite said.
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