Youth of the Month dedicated to dancing
When Jade Branwhite isn’t at school she is dancing.
She dances almost every waking moment.
It is her dedication and commitment to the sport, which has earned her this month’s Mayoral Youth of the Month award.
Orange Mayor John Davis said Jade, 13, had been dancing since she was three years old and her commitment should be acknowledged.
“She has shown remarkable determination and I wish her all the best in her plans to become a professional dancer,” Cr Davis said.
“She is certainly well on her way.”
The Mayoral Youth of the Month award is designed to highlight good deeds and accomplishments of young people in Orange who sometimes go unnoticed in the community.
The award is aimed at recognising and celebrating young people who have and are currently making significant contributions, particularly in the areas of education, community work, sport, culture, the arts and the environment.
Jade has won numerous awards and distinctions in her dancing career, spanning a decade, but she said the highlight was her acceptance into competition at an international dancing competition last year in Sydney.
Genee International Ballet Competition is one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world for young dancers, Jade said.
“I competed in Genee last year and I made it into the finals,” she said.
“I love dancing. I love how you can express yourself through movement.”
Jade’s school principal, Rev. Louis Stringer of Orange Anglican Grammar School and sports coordinator Ben Doyle, along with Jade’s family attended a ceremony to award Jade with her certificate and gift voucher at council chambers on Wednesday.
Mr Doyle said he nominated the 13-year-old for the award because her commitment to an activity outside of school was worthy of acknowledgement and encouragement.
To nominate a person for Mayoral Youth of the Month contact Orange City Council’s Youth Development Officer Katrina Hausia at khausia@orange.nsw.gov.au
DEDICATION: Orange Anglican Grammar School student Jade Banwhite receives this month's youth award.
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