The power of ballet schools, how dance transcends language, managing a public profile, awards and studying computer science.

In this episode I speak to Precious Solana Adams. Precious is an internationally recognised world-class black ballerina. She is originally from Canton, Michigan, and currently resides in London, England where she is a full-time Soloist ballerina for the English National Ballet. Precious' training began nearly 20 years ago and she has since trained and danced all over the world. Most notably training at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia; Princess Grace Academy in Monte Carlo, Monaco; as well as The National Ballet School in Toronto, Canada. Precious was awarded the National Young Arts Foundation (USA) prize in the field of dance.

She was also on the Elle and Evening Standard lists of 100 most influential people in 2018. She most recently has been included on The Powerlist 2023, which celebrates the achievements of the most influential people of African heritage in the UK.

We speak about…

Precious’ early training at prestigious ballet schools like Bolshoi Ballet Academy
Her parent’s strong support of her ballet career
Becoming a soloist and how ballet companies are structured
How dance helps people truly express themselves
The demands of performing ballet at a world-class level in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall
How Precious’ interest in computer science led her to pursue a degree in it
How ballet as an art form impacts society and its potential to bring people together

Precious’ socials:

https://www.instagram.com/preciousagram/?hl=en

Mwenya’s socials:

https://www.mwenyakawesha.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mwenyakawesha/

https://www.instagram.com/theroadofstars/?igsh=c3g2YXhrdzU5am4y&utm_source=qr#

Disclaimer: All views are my own and all my guests' views are their own. There is no product placement in this episode.