FEATURE FRIDAY // It’s #FeatureFriday with Artist Layla Porter! Originally from Algonquin, IL, she began dancing at age 8. She started her training at a local competitive dance studio. ♥️ Favorite piece to perform: Rubies 🦢 Favorite ballet & score: Swan Lake 🎼 Favorite composer: Tchaikovsky 💭 Dream role: Juliet 🪐 Favorite midday snack: Cosmic brownies 🩹 Essential item in your dance bag: Toe tape ️🍭 Can't live without: Something sweet ✈️ Best place ever traveled to: Tokyo, Japan 🌀 Superpower wish: Teleportation 👣Least favorite ballet exercise: Petite allegro 📱Guilty pleasure: TikTok 🩰 Essential pre-show ritual: I always run the heel of my pointe shoes in the rosin box so they are nice and snug. 🫂 Advice for aspiring dancers: Take it day by day. 📷 layla_porter by durrett_imagery #BBFeatureFriday #DancerLife #DancersofInstagram #DancerOffDuty