DLSHCC learners is on pointe with her dancing
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Amy Lee travelled to the European country, to take part in masterclasses with international instructors, and compete against 14 dancers from various countries. Her ballet group brought home a first place gold medal, and her duet earned a third place bronze medal – a phenomenal accomplishment on the world stage.
From as little as four years old, Amy Lee has trained with Jozi Youth Dance Company, guided by teacher and mentor Jayd Swart. This young ballerina's consistency is said to show through her commitment and exceptional talent. Through the years, her passion, coupled with her dedication, have been described as just some of the traits that have led her to be the accomplished dancer she is today.
Her school, De La Salle Holy Cross College (DLSHCC), can't help but proudly celebrate the extraordinary achievements of one of their own, looking on in awe at how her commitment to ballet has taken her to global heights.
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Adding to her growing list of accolades, Amy Lee has also qualified for the world-renowned Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, this October. This elite competition is said to only accept dancers who have achieved distinctions in their Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) advanced one and advanced two exams, making her qualification a truly prestigious honour. Hundreds of elite dancers from around the world apply, with only the very best selected.
DLSHCC says Amy Lee is not only a gifted dancer; she's also a devoted and humble learner, whose grace, perseverance, and quiet determination continue to inspire her peers and teachers alike.
'We are incredibly proud of Amy Lee, and can't wait to see what she achieves next on her remarkable journey,' said the school's marketing assistant, Jenny Myburgh. 'Her success is a testament to what can be accomplished with talent, discipline, and unwavering support.'
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