Four of Ireland’s up and coming ballet dancers take a bow

Áilin Quinlan charts a day in the life of four of Ireland’s up and coming ballet dancers — and discovers what it takes to make it to the top.  

Melissa Hamilton (27)

NOW 27, Melissa Hamilton has been dancing since the age of four. She’s been a member of the Royal Ballet Company, London, since 2007 and is currently a First Soloist.