When I was 12, my dance teacher invited me to assist her in classes. For 6 years, I observed, helped, and learned alongside her, working with dancers aged 6 to 17. That experience ignited a love of teaching and sharing what I was learning. This has become a key aspect of how I have been growing as a dancer. In 2023, my teacher and mentor moved away and after working closely together for so long this was a challenge, but it also opened new pathways. I began training and choreographing on my own, and that same year I created and performed a solo that placed in the top 10 at the Dance World Cup World Finals in Prague. I also won first place at diArt BBCC international event, and received scholarships that helped me continue my training. I then began teaching conditioning and technique classes and creating solos and group choreography for younger dancers. Giving back to the community that nurtured me has become a meaningful part of my dance journey so far.

 

I’ve also had the opportunity to travel for intensives, masterclasses, and workshops. These experiences have expanded my understanding of movement and performance, not just technically, but personally and socially too. One moment I’ll never forget was during a class in London, improvising with a dancer I’d never met. The connection, synchronicity and mutual awareness reminded me how powerful dance can be, how it connects people in a particular way.

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Now in my first year training at Rambert, I am building on everything I've learned as my skills develop and transform. Looking ahead, I want to build a future in dance that includes performing, creating, and teaching. I want to keep developing my own choreographic voice, while staying open to new collaborations and ideas. I also want to help create opportunities for others — especially for young dancers who might not have access to training or support. I believe that dance is a language, and a tool for connection. It’s given me so much already, and I’m excited to continue growing and contributing as an artist.