Prima Ballerina Changing the World One Plié at a Time
About Pietra Mello-Pittman
Mello-Pittman was one of the lucky few who won a place with the Royal Ballet Company after entering full-time ballet training, with the Royal Ballet School, at the latest possible stage at 16 years old. She performed all the classics, created roles in new productions, and has performed all over the world with the Royal Ballet including the Mariinsky and Bolshoi Theatres in Russia and in Cuba with Carlos Acosta.
Pietra, along with her Sisters Grimm co-founder Ella Spira, were honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2021 New Years Honours List for services to International Trade and the Creative Industry. Sisters Grimm portfolio of 7 global productions are socially relevant, engaging audiences by being entertaining and accessible without compromising on artistic quality. Whilst promoting diversity, Sisters Grimm is also passionate about seeing ethnic and economic diversity in their audiences too.
About this Episode
In this episode, Pietra discusses her journey from training as a ballet dancer to winning a spot in the Royal Ballet Company to now becoming a producer for ballet plays. She talks about the difference between performing on stage as a ballet dancer and working behind the scenes as a producer.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation.
“We found new ways on continuining our mission and purpose to celebrate coaches and to spotlight things.”
Pietra Mello-Pittman
“To be even more courageous, not listen to the people that might put you down or have doubts about what you believe you know you can achieve.”
– Pietra Mello-Pittman
Show highlights
“The purpose of this exhibition is we’d like everyone to connect with nature, to the local nature, to get more and to find balance between busy life and the nature around them.”
Pietra Mello-Pittman
“If you feel uncomfortable, if you feel like somebody is diminishing your worth, do not just be a silent flower about it, to acknowledge and to move on and definitely be stronger in your behavior purpose everything, so just to be more confident.”
Pietra Mello-Pittman
Useful Links
Website: https://sisters-grimm.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistersgrimmshows
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersgrimmltd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllaPietra
