She\u2019s beautiful and talented and Jessica Silva (11) has the dance world at her feet.<\/p>\n
The youngster started dancing at the age of seven and within 18 months she had become a championship level freestyle dancer.<\/p>
When she first walked into the dance studio of her trainer, Tiffany Little-Niewenhuizen, from Universal Dance Centre, in Bedfordview, Tiffany spotted the natural talent of the little girl and encouraged her to start competing in local competitions.<\/p>\n
And Jessica hasn\u2019t stopped moving since.<\/p>
\u201cShe has a raw talent and is so passionate about her dreams as a dancer; she trains every weekday,\u201d said her mother, Charlene.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2016, she qualified to represent South Africa at the IDO (International Dance Organisation) World Disco Championships, in Sweden, and, sadly, due to a lack of funding, Jessica could not take part and represent South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
This did not discourage her, however, and she focused her efforts on the next championship.<\/p>\n
Jessica has now qualified to represent South Africa at the Freestyle World Championships, to be held in Blackpool, in the United Kingdom, in June.<\/p>\n
Her parents, studio and trainers would love to get Jessica to Blackpool to participate in the world championships.<\/p>\n
When asked how she felt about qualifying for the championships, Jessica said, \u201cI am very excited and nervous at the same time.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am also hoping we manage to raise enough funds for me to be able to go to Blackpool.<\/p>\n
\u201cDancing is in my blood and when you see a little girl dancing in the shops it is most likely me, as I dance at every opportunity I can. I love dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n
If anyone is willing to help Jessica attain her dream by means of sponsorship or donations, contact Charlene on 083 250 6335.<\/p>\n
Any sponsorship or donations would be greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n
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