Sarah Kosoof danced in all 19 shows of Phantom of the Opera when the stage show visited Hamilton in early 2014.
The Year 12 student benefited greatly from working with professional dancers and cast members who gave her an insight into the life of a performer.
Sarah was able to see first-hand the pressure that performers face when adapting and learning new art forms for the sake of a show.
She says Julia Booth, who played the main female role Christine, was a real inspiration and role model who had to learn ballet for the show.
“She had to pick up ballet dancing very fast and was, fortunately, naturally fluent when it came to dancing,” Sarah said.
“She always had a smile on her face and loved talking to us dancers. Even though she would've been incredibly tired and exhausted, she always came to practices and shows with a positive attitude and lots of energy.”
Sarah’s positive experience on the stage for the duration of Phantom has encouraged her to continue pursuing dance as a possible career option and to be involved in more shows in the future.
“I would love dancing to be a big part of my life and possibly my career. I'm looking at [enrolling in] a performing arts [tertiary institute] that will also incorporate my keen interest in drama,” Sarah said.
“I haven't made any decisions about my future yet, but dance will definitely play a large roll in my life no matter what I do.”
