1. What is Kerrys typical day?
2. Why doesnt Kerry follow a diet or go to the gym?
3. What piece of advice does Kerry give to beginners?
Interviewer: For most of us, childhood dreams of becoming a dancer stopped at about the time we became teenagers but not for Kerry Jay. Now at the age of 24 she is a dancer in one of the West End's musicals. Kerry, what's your typical day?
K: I'm usually not in bed before 2 am, s o I get up about 10 am. I go to the gym or occasionally a jazz class. I meet friends who don't work by day either it's my main chance to socialise. We get to the theatre by 6.15 and put on our makeup. Then we'll get our hair done and put our costumes on.
I: Do you have to exercise to keep your figure?
K: Not at all! I don't look after myself as well as I should do! I don't need to do diets or go to the gym daily just watch what I'm eating. I eat completelynormally, including sweets and chocolates but not much.
I: How do you see your future?
: I can't imagine myself doing anything else! I'd love to get one of the main roles in 'Chicago' eventually. As for getting older in the business, I know a lot of dancers in their mid-30s who are in main parts and doing well.
I: Any advice for beginners?
K: Be confident and keep practising patience is rewarded!
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.
1. What is Alex thinking about?
2. Why does he want to bring soldiers as a gift for his parents?
3. What will Alex buy for his brother?
Kelly: Hi, Alex. Alex? Are you sleeping?
Alex: No, I'm not sleeping, just thinking.
Kelly: About what?
Alex: Well, I'll be going back home to visit my family for a couple of weeks.
Kelly: That's great. So, you must be thinking about how happy you'll be to see them again.
Alex: Yes, that's true. But I'm also thinking about what kinds of gifts I should bring back from England for everyone.
Kelly: Of course, you want to bring back some traditional things, don't you? You could bring back some toy soldiers from the Royal Ceremonial Collection.
Alex: Kelly, you're a genius! Royal Guard soldiers are not only very colourful, they represent English traditions too! My parents will really like them. Okay, now I have to think of something to buy for my sister. That's a tough one!
Kelly: Don't be so pessimistic, Alex. Does she like drinking tea? You could bring back an English teapot.
Alex: Of course! Another great idea! Now the toughest person to shop for my brother. What in the world could I bring back for him?
Kelly: Didn't you tell me that your brother is studying English now?
Alex: Yes, that's right.
Kelly: So why not buy him a DVD so that he can watch a film in English?
Alex: Sure, he'd love that. You amaze me, Kelly!
