Helena impressed the adjudicators with her powerful portrayal of Ava from Bird by Kathryn Chandler — a moving and emotionally complex character depicting a vulnerable teenager preparing to leave the care system. Her performance demonstrated both technical skill and deep emotional understanding, earning her recognition in a highly competitive field.

Alongside her success at the festival, Helena is an accomplished performer who regularly takes part in dance and drama competitions and school productions. In 2025, she successfully qualified several of her dances (Greek, National and Character) for the Regional All England Dance Finals, taking place in May 2026, supported by the Allenova School of Dancing.

Helena trains both in school and with respected local dance and drama schools, reflecting her commitment to developing her talents across the performing arts.

We are extremely proud of Helena’s achievement and look forward to watching her continued progress on and off the stage.