A YOUNG dancer from Haberdashers’ Monmouth School performed strongly in the National Association of Teachers of Dancing Ballroom and Latin American Medallist of the Year 2026.

Year five student, Emily Jurkevice participated in the prestigious event at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool on July 11 and 12 competing in the Couples 10-11 up to bronze category, qualifying through regional competitions across the country.

The competition allowed Emily to compete against some of the UK’s best young dancers and her results show just how exceptionally she performed.

She was the National Runner-up in the Ballroom Solo Quickstep, National Runner-up in the Latin Solo Samba and fifth place in the Ballroom Couples Waltz.