Name: Jillian Winke
Nationality: American
Troupe: Boyne
Birthday: April 5th
Joined the Show:
Height:
Eye colour: Brown
Hair colour: Blonde

Do you have any rituals you have to do before going onstage?
I have to put my left shoe on first amd I have secret good luck handshakes with other dancers.

Most embarrassing Riverdance moment?
Packing my passport in my case which then went on the company´s luggage truck, then realizing we were going to Canada. The whole company had to wait for me to get my suitcase and find my passport.

Best Riverdance moment?
Meeting my boyfriend here in Riverdance.

Favorite part of the show?
When I get a half show and can watch the end of the performance.

Where did you audition and what was it like?
I auditioned in Chicago. It was really fun and a great experience, it wasn´t scary at all.

When and why did you decide you wanted to be in Riverdance?
My dance teacher suggested auditioning, at first I was reluctant but I got to miss a day of school so I went.

What did you like most about Irish Dancing?
The competitions, I liked having a goal to work towards.

At what age did you start Irish Dancing?
I started dancing when I was 10 years old.

If you could only take 2 comfort things on tour what would they be?
My cellphone and my stuffed animals.

How did you feel when you heard you had been offered a place in the show?
I was very excited but I had to put it in the back of my head because I was dancing in a competition.

What´s the question you are asked the most when people realize you are a Riverdancer?
How do you move your feet so fast?

What do you do in your free time on tour?
Spend all my money at the mall, that´s why this next tour I am doing an online course to keep busy and save money.