Jacinta Seivers is the kind of dancer who commands attention the moment she walks into a room. Her acrobatic ability, technical precision, and genuine warmth have taken her around the globe on multiple professional contracts. We sat down with Jacinta to talk about her journey, her training, and the advice she wishes she had been given earlier.
From the Studio to the World Stage
Jacinta began training young, as most professional dancers do, but what set her apart was her adaptability. She could connect with every personality in a room, match the energy of a commercial audition, and then switch to the discipline required for a classical stage production.
Her acrobatic training played a major role in opening doors. "Versatility is everything in this industry," she says. "The more tools you have, the more hireable you become." Her advice to students training now is to resist the urge to specialise too early. Keep adding skills. Keep saying yes to challenging classes.
For younger students just starting their journey, understanding what the training environment looks and feels like makes a real difference. If you are a parent preparing a child for their first class, our guide on what to wear to your first ballet class covers exactly what you need before day one.
Training Smart: What Jacinta Prioritises
Jacinta is direct about the physical demands of a professional dance career. Conditioning, cross-training, and recovery are not optional extras. They are the foundation.
- Strength and conditioning work outside the studio, at least three times per week
- Consistent flexibility training, held long enough to make genuine progress
- Sleep and nutrition treated as seriously as rehearsal
- A good physiotherapist, ideally one who specialises in dance
She is equally clear on the mental side. Rejection is constant in this industry. Auditions are competitive. Jacinta describes learning to separate her identity from any single outcome as one of the most important shifts she made in her early career. "You are not the audition result. You are the work you put in every single day."
What She Wishes She Had Known Earlier
When asked what advice she would give her younger self, Jacinta does not hesitate. She wishes she had prioritised strength training sooner. She also wishes she had been less precious about asking questions in class.
For adult dancers returning to training or starting for the first time, Jacinta is encouraging. The discipline and self-awareness that come with being an adult learner are genuine advantages. If that sounds like you, our article on starting ballet as an adult in Australia is worth a read before your first class.
She also talks about presentation. Turning up to class neat and prepared signals respect for the training environment. A well-fitted leotard, correct footwear, and hair properly secured all matter. For ballet students especially, mastering a clean bun is part of the discipline. Our step-by-step guide on getting your ballet bun exam ready walks you through the whole process.
Gear That Works as Hard as You Do
Jacinta is practical about dancewear. Fit comes first. A leotard that rides up, tights that sag at the knee, or shoes that do not support the foot properly are distractions you do not need in a professional environment.
She recommends buying quality pieces you will actually wear repeatedly rather than filling a bag with items that do not perform. Good dancewear moves with your body, holds its shape through a full day of training, and still looks neat under stage lighting.
If you are building or refreshing your dance wardrobe, browse our ballet dancewear range for leotards, tights, skirts, and footwear suited to students and professionals alike.
Advice for the Next Generation
Jacinta's final message is straightforward. Show up consistently. Be coachable. Look after your body. And find the people in your training environment who genuinely want to see you succeed. Those relationships, she says, are ones you carry with you for life.
Professional dance is a demanding path. But for those who love it, there is nothing else quite like it.
