Hunter-raised ballerina prepares for performance with Australian Ballet School

Devoted: Evangeline Beal-Attwood spends weekdays on classes, conditioning and rehearsals; dances on Saturday mornings; and works on Sundays. She said some days were hard, but being part of a cohort, resting and remembering your reasons for joining helped. Picture: Lynette Wills

HUNTER-raised ballerina Evangeline Beal-Attwood has been dancing for most of her life, but still feels a rush whenever she is on stage.

"At the start it's always a bit nerve-wracking as you have all the lights and you've got your costume on, it's very different to the studio where there's no lights or anything," Evangeline said.