Giulia Faria, Ballerina New York Theatre Ballet: Tales of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Giulia Faria, Ballerina, New York Theatre Ballet. In this episode of Dance Talk, host Joanne Carey interviews Giulia Faria, a dancer with the New York Theatre Ballet, about her journey from a young dancer to her current role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker. Julia shares her early experiences in dance, the transition to a professional ballet career, and the importance of support systems in her life. She discusses her daily routine as a full-time dancer and provides insights into the unique adaptation of The Nutcracker that her company is performing this season. In this engaging conversation, Giulia shares her experiences and insights as she prepares to perform the iconic role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker. She discusses the magical nature of the role, the importance of details in dance, and the significance of costumes. Giulia also offers valuable advice for aspiring dancers, emphasizing the importance of positivity and community support in the dance world. The conversation culminates with a preview of the upcoming Nutcracker performances and the special Land of the Sweets party. Giulia Faria is from Queens, New York, where she began dancing at the age of 3 at a local ballet tap and jazz school. At 11 years-old she began training at the New York Theatre Ballet School under the direction of Diana Byer. She attended Laguardia High School of Performing Arts as a dance major. She joined New York Theatre Ballet as an apprentice in 2015, performing in ballets The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and The Alice-in-Wonderland Follies. In 2017, she spent the year dancing with New York Dance Project under Nicole Duffy and Davis Robertson where she danced leading roles in Gerald Arpino’s Birthday Variations and Africa Guzman’s Sinfonia Escarlata. She rejoined NYTB for the 2018 season. https://nytb.org/ Tickets for Nutcracker https://nytb.org/tickets “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/ Follow Joanne on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast! “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."