Gagebrook’s own Emily Rose, a vibrant six-year-old, recently showcased her talent for dancing at the Dance Life Nationals competition in Sydney this January.

Emily, who faces daily challenges with ADHD and sensory issues, discovered a passion for dance less than a year ago and has quickly progressed. Representing her state and Cosmic Dance School where she is trained and supported, she competed against the nation’s best, achieving remarkable results.

Emily secured second place in open-style jazz, along with two third-place finishes in hip-hop and first-year lyrical soloist. The pinnacle of her success was being named the third-place runner-up champion dancer among all novice soloists. This achievement is a testament to her natural talent and unwavering dedication.

With such a promising start, the sky’s the limit for Emily as she continues her dance journey. Emily’s family say a huge thank you to Belle Parker Real Estate, Peta Lyn Tattoos, Live2Plumb and the many other local businesses for their incredible support. Their contributions through posters and raffle tickets sold amongst the local community were essential in making Emily’s dreams a reality.