"Mmhmm," Lily says with a nod. "Some are longer than others, but it's usually three or four different shows during one season. Each show has five or six performances." It's a lot of work to get there, a lot of time spent in the studio, practicing and rehearsal, learning choreography or attending physical therapy, but she loves every moment of it.

She pauses, thinking about it, then says, "I'm too new to be considered for the lead this time. But next time will be different." But dancing Bathilde not long after joining the company is impressive enough and she's happy with it.