I was born in Hummendorf, Germany and spent my early years in Jena, where I was educated and attended ballet school.  I performed in a number of ballet productions in East Germany after the Russian occupation. I was forced to escape to West Germany after a brush with the authorities. I continued to perform in Europe and throughout the Middle East, and later traveled to South America and the USA. Because of all my travels I am proficient in many languages. I currently reside in Queensland, Australia.