NYCDP Questionnaire:
DANCER: Daniil Simkin, Principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre
What career would you choose if you could not be a dancer? DS: Psychologist What is your worst fear (professionally or personally)? DS: Not making progress in everything and anything Which person (dead or alive) would you most want to dance with if you could? DS: Sylvie Guillem If a child told you they wanted to be a dancer, what would your advice be? DS: Work hard but smart If you could be an animal, which one would you choose and why? DS: Turtle, because they know where they are going, they go slowly, but steadily What is your greatest indulgence? DS: Sweets and cookies What 3 items do you always have in your bag with you? DS: In the bag, just my iphone and my camera What career would your family have chosen for you? DS: Dentist, it’s the safest choice, it symbolizes the safety of a stable income What is your idea of perfect happiness? DS: Not having enough time and capacity to think Who would you like most to have a coffee with (could be dead or alive)? DS: Rudolph Nureyev What is your favorite city to tour to and why? DS: I like Tokyo, it feels like home for some strange reason, I feel they are at peace What was your biggest mishap in a performance? DS: That I was not there, while I was there Is there a special meal you have before performances? DS: Cookies and cookies Why do you dance? DS: I see myself as having an urge to give, and dancing is my way of giving
Damian Monzillo (Grooming)