Beckanne sisk 2015 biography

Beckanne Sisk was first discovered by Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute when she was 16, joined Ballet West II at age 17, and rose to.

Beckanne Sisk began her ballet training with Longview Ballet Theater at the age of five....

Dance Informa recently caught up with Ballet West&#;s gorgeous Beckanne Sisk, the company&#;s newest principal artist, to hear about her latest endeavors and upcoming roles.

Sisk was on the eve of leaving for Los Angeles to perform a seven-and-a-half minute solo choreographed byMelissa Barakfor the LA Philharmonic Gala at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Here, she shares what it felt like to be named a principal, what programs she’s looking forward to this season, her recollections of Breaking Pointe and advice she has for younger dancers.

Beckanne, congratulations on being named a principal artist with Ballet West earlier this year!

How did that feel to move up from soloist to principal?

“Oh, it was very, very surreal!

Born in Texas, Beckanne studied at Longview Ballet Theater until she was fourteen.

Sisk began her ballet training with Longview Ballet Theater at the age of five.

Beckanne Sisk began her ballet training with Longview Ballet Theater at the age of five.

Meet Main Stage Festival Artist, Beckanne Sisk!

Born and raised in Longview, Beckanne wanted to start dancing early, like her older sister, but she was too small to reach the barre.

I found out that I was going to be promoted last season, but it wasn’t official until this season started. And I kept waiting, wondering if I was ever going to feel differently and like it actually happened. You know, am I really a pri