Meet Izzac Carroll

Studied: Sydney Dance Company, PPY.
Presently: Ballet National de Marseille

I have been employed with the Ballet National de Marseille, in the south of France, for two years. Prior to this I have worked with companies such as  Sydney Dance Company, Company Wayne McGregor, Project Animo and Australian Dance Theatre. I'm also signed with M Models in Paris and model whenever my schedule allows.

I started full-time training with Australian Dance Performance Institute in Brisbane in 2013, then moved onto Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year in 2015 for two years. On completion I was fortunate to be offered a full-time contract with Sydney Dance Company for three incredible years.

During my time training at SDC PPY I started to understand the conditioned ego versus my authentic self, and how it can affect the way I see the room and the room sees me. I was shown I can learn something from everyone. The times when I thought I knew better were a lost opportunity to grow. I realised that confidence is key, but a stubborn ego will only ever hold you back.

My original idea of a career in dance changed during my time at PPY. I discovered what’s possible in our industry and realised that the world is much bigger than I had originally thought. There are so many amazing companies out there doing extraordinary things. I also became aware of my love for choreography and creating work, which remains my biggest goal to this day: to become a choreographer.

My best advice is: stop trying to be someone else. Get inspired in order to get motivated. Figure out what you want to say and find your way of saying it. Life isn’t about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself. Trying to be like someone else will never take you to your maximum authentic potential.