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Reality TV winner enjoys appearing in Dirty Dancing
Monday, 20 December 2010
The winner of a reality TV show has been speaking of her delight at appearing in the lead role in Dirty Dancing in London.
Charlie Bruce, 20, had been an understudy for the part of Francis 'Baby' Houseman, but she has been portraying the character full-time and will now stay until May 2011, BBC Leicester reports.
She was the winner of So You Think You Can Dance earlier this year and said playing Baby is a dream come true, particularly as she was a big fan of Dirty Dancing the Movie when she was a little girl.
However, she said she still gets nervous before every show, because she wants each one to be like her first.
"I just want to get it right - it's definitely an iconic role," Bruce commented.
When asked if she is having the time of her life, the young performer replied: "I've never felt this way before."
Dirty Dancing in London will be booking at the Aldwych Theatre until at least October 29th 2011.