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Spotlight on: by Amy Chen |
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Arron Scott, originally from State College, Pennsylvania, began dancing at the age of nine at Ballet Theatre of Central Pennsylvania. He went on to study for two years at the School of American Ballet where he was the recipient of the Rudolph Nureyev Scholarship. Arron, the only student at School of American Ballet to hang posters of American Ballet Theatre dancers on his walls, always aspired to dance with ABT. Not having to wait too long, he joined the ABT Studio Company in September of 2003, and shortly after joined the ABT corps de ballet in 2004. I met Arron when ABT was in Chicago performing “Giselle” at the Lyric Opera this May and recently caught up with him for an interview. (Written June 5, 2005) On Dance: Q: What made you decide to start dancing? A: I started dancing to broaden my range as an actor and then it took over. I loved it! Q: What’s your favorite ballet? A: La Bayadere Q: What is your favorite role that you have performed? A: Neapolitan in Swan Lake [performed last summer and recently at the Met]. I asked Arron whether he had any stories to share about a particular performance: ABT is currently performing “Sylvia” at the Met, and Arron performs the role of one of the slaves in Act II. At the end of the act when everyone becomes intoxicated with wine, Arron’s part calls for him to pass out on a rock on stage. There are two latches on the back of the rock that have to be undone so that the rock can be rolled off stage at the end of the scene. However, two nights ago he passed out on the rock to realize that the latches were still locked. Of course Arron couldn’t move while he was supposed to be unconscious, so he had to painstakingly and inconspicuously use his finger and toes to get the latches undone. The process took about two minutes, just in time for him (and the rock) to be pushed off stage. Q: What do you like most about dancing? A: Freedom of expression—it’s very liberating. Q: What was the hardest thing you had to overcome to become a dancer? A: Lack of time with family. Arron moved away from home when he was 15 years old to study at School of American Ballet and hasn’t had a chance to be home for more than two or three weeks at a time since. Q: Who is your role model? A: Herman Cornejo—I’m lucky to be dancing in the same company with such a great dancer. Q: Where do you see yourself in 20 years? A: Hopefully still walking—probably teaching Q: Do you have any advice for aspiring male dancers? A: When you’re dancing, do it for yourself because you love it—not having somebody tell you. It has to be your own decision. And stick with it. Fun Facts: Q: What is your favorite color? A: Blue Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Red Violin Q: What is your favorite book? A: (This question was difficult to answer because there are so many, but the final answer was…) The Da Vinci Code Q: What are three items in your dance bag that you can’t live without? A: Cell phone, iPod, and a fresh shirt Q: What are three items in your refrigerator that you can’t live without? A: Milk, yogurt and fruit Q: What talent do you have that few people know about? A: I use to be an aspiring magician Q: Do you do card tricks? A: Yes. Q: What do you do for fun or on a day off? A: Explore the area. Take a walk. Q: What career would you like to try if you weren’t a dancer? A: Martial artist, visual artist, or DJ Q: What is your catchphrase? A: (Created from Magnetic Poetry a couple years ago) “To make a perfect day believe it is.” Q: Is there anything else you would like our readers to know about you? A: I’m learning Japanese and I’m a vegetarian. In July, Arron will spend his birthday in Japan performing with American Ballet Theatre. Happy Birthday, Arron! |
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