In Hollywood, hot babes come a dime a dozen. In a town where talent has little or nothing to do with becoming a household name, it’s great to see the stunning Summer Glau (”River Tam” from sci-fi cult classics Firefly and Serenity) get some recognition.

Glau, a classically trained ballerina (and all-around dancing machine) will put her skills to the test as Cameron Phillips, protector of Sarah and John Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, premiering this Sunday on Fox. Judging from her small-but-impressive resume, she won’t let us down; whether the creative minds behind the chronicles do is another story altogether.

Check out clips of Summer Glau in action after the jump.