Evie Ferris
Evie Ferris | |
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.jpg) Ferris in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 February 1997 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Ballerina, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Member of | The Wiggles |
Evie Ferris (born 18 February 1997)[1] is an Australian ballerina and member of children's band The Wiggles.[2][3]
Early life
Ferris was born in Cairns, Australia,[4] and attended St Andrews Catholic College until year 7.[5] She began dance and performing arts classes at the age of four. By 2007 she had a supporting role in The Australian Ballet's production of Don Quixote.[6]
Early career
Ferris was one of eight dancers to earn a role after auditioning with 150 other young dancers,[7] and she was a puppet in the story in the Man of La Mancha.[8] In 2010, at the age of twelve, she moved to Melbourne to join the Australian Ballet School.[9] She toured with the school's Dancer's Company in 2014 and 2015 and undertook a student exchange to Canada in 2015. In 2015 she was selected to join The Australian Ballet,[10] where she was the second indigenous ballerina after Ella Havelka.[11]
The Wiggles
In 2021, Ferris was selected to join The Wiggles as part of its expanded line-up. She appeared as the second Blue Wiggle originally but has changed to be a Yellow Wiggle. As a Taribelang and Djabugay woman, she is the first Indigenous Australian to be a member of the group.[12][13]
References
- ^ "Blue Wiggle Evie Ferris's chance encounter at the Opera House leads to 'pretty cool things' - ABC News".
- ^ Sexton-McGrath, Kristy (25 August 2021). "Blue Wiggle Evie Ferris's chance encounter at the Opera House leads to 'pretty cool things'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ Digital Staff (23 August 2021). "The Wiggles team expands to include four new members as well as three new characters ahead of online exclusive". 7news.com.au. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Nicola, Andreas (27 August 2021). "New Blue Wiggle Evie Ferris on growing up in Cairns". The Cairns Post (Online); Cairns [Cairns]. – via ProQuest.
- ^ Bowling, Mark (23 August 2021). "Catholic college hails new blue Wiggle". The Catholic Leader. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "Evie s dream dance debut". The Cairns Post; Cairns, Qld. [Cairns, Qld]. 28 November 2006. p. 1 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Dreams come true for young talent". The Cairns Post; Cairns, Qld. [Cairns, Qld]. 1 February 2007. p. 9 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Tiny dancer has grand ambition". The Cairns Post; Cairns, Qld. [Cairns, Qld]. 24 March 2007. p. 3.
- ^ "Dance skills pointe to ballet school success". The Cairns Post; Cairns, Qld. [Cairns, Qld]. 12 August 2009. p. 3 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "MEET CORPS DE BALLET DANCER EVIE FERRIS". Australian Ballet. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Akerman, Tessa (27 August 2016). "Role model as crucial as roles for Evie's dream". Weekend Australian; Canberra, A.C.T. [Canberra, A.C.T]. p. 3 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Knowles, Rachael (25 August 2021). "Taribelang and Djiabugay woman Evie Ferris becomes first Aboriginal Wiggle". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ Sexton-McGrath, Kristy (24 August 2021). "How First Nations woman Evie Ferris's chance encounter led to her becoming the latest 'Blue Wiggle'". ABC News. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
External links
- "Meet the Australian Ballet's rising star: Djabuganydji dancer Evie Ferris" (Podcast). ABC News. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
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