Name: Emily Endean
Nationality: American
Troupe: Boyne
Birthday: January 7th
Joined the Show: August 2003
Height: 5ft 3inches
Eye colour: Blue
Hair colour: Blond

At what age did you start Irish dancing?
6 years.

What did you like most about it?
Sadly, when I started it was because I wanted to wear the dress. I´ve learned since then, there is more to it than that!

When and what made you decide you wanted to be in Riverdance?
A friend had a video copy of Eurovision when I was 11 and from the first time I saw it I wanted to be in it.

Where did you audition for Riverdance & what was that like?
NJPACK in Newark, NJ. It was very intimidating, but in a good way.

How did you feel when you heard you had got into the show?
I was so excited. It was everything I had worked for. I couldn´t stop screaming.

Favourite part of the show?
It´s great to be able to travel around the country doing what you love.

Best Riverdance moment?
Having family come out to see you.

Most embarrassing Riverdance moment?
I´d say falling, but you get over it.

Do you have any rituals/superstitions you have to do before going on stage?
I bless myself and make sure I´m stretched.

If you could take only 2 comfort things on tour with you what would they be?
My mobile phone and ipod.

What do you do in your free time while on tour?
I usually check out the sites in each city. Of course, a little shopping is involved.

What´s the question you´re asked the most when people find out you are a Riverdancer?
How do you move your legs like that?!