Richard W. Rodriguez
Alexandra Light’s ballet career began at the tender age of 3, a fact that made her path “very intuitive.”
On stage, a ballerina embodies elegance and precision in her gliding, leaping, and pirouetting with flawless poise. Offstage, however, the contrast can be striking. The same feet that danced en pointe are wrapped in bandages, marked by blisters and calluses.
It’s a tough business, ballet.
I have certainly faced many challenges along the way, as both dancer and choreographer. Staying true to myself has really led me through my career as principal dancer and into my role as choreographer. There were moments I felt lost but following my heart has always brought me back to the right path."
Light joined TBT in 2012. She quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the company’s most esteemed principal dancers.
Light will step away as the principal dancer of the Texas Ballet Theater this spring, at the conclusion of her 13th season. She will devote her time to choreography.
Favorite quote: “If not me, who? if not now, when?”