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112 || FASHION MAGAZINE || OCTOBER 2014 Valerie%u2019s talent for movement was nurtured at a number of Melbournebased dance schools, including West Point Ballet Academy, Ballet Theatre of Victoria, and the Australian International School of Coaching. Valerie later joined The Australian Ballet where she collected numerous awards and scholarships. In 2008 she participated in a school exchange in North America and that same year performed with The Dancers Company tour for the second time. In 2009 Valerie successfully auditioned for a coveted place with The Australian Ballet. Repertoire highlights%u2022 Russian Dancer in Stephen Baynes%u2019 Swan Lake 2012 %u2022 Stephen Baynes%u2019 Molto Vivace 2010 %u2022 Graeme Murphy%u2019s Swan Lake 2010