EMILY BROWN, in her own words
Ballroom Dancer, Coaching and Competition support since 2017
Emily Brown & Scott Wilson 2016
"When I first applied to The Travers foundation, I was at the end of a successful career in the Classical Sequence genre. I began dancing Classical Sequences at 3 and achieved much success. My dance partner & I accumulated 7 British Championship titles and became the youngest ever couple to win the Junior British title.
As we approached 16, marking the transition from the Junior to the Adult category, we set our eyes on a new challenge. This was to transition to the Ballroom genre, which has many more competitors and is danced worldwide. This was when we applied to the Travers Foundation to receive the support required to compete at the highest level in this new and highly contested genre."
As we approached 16, marking the transition from the Junior to the Adult category, we set our eyes on a new challenge. This was to transition to the Ballroom genre, which has many more competitors and is danced worldwide. This was when we applied to the Travers Foundation to receive the support required to compete at the highest level in this new and highly contested genre."
Major Achievements
"Our greatest achievement was in an international championship, coming 2nd place at the European Under 21 Championships.
However, I feel that one of our most “outstanding” achievements was in 2017, when we made the final of the Under 21 British National Championships, having turned 16 only the month prior."
"Our greatest achievement was in an international championship, coming 2nd place at the European Under 21 Championships.
However, I feel that one of our most “outstanding” achievements was in 2017, when we made the final of the Under 21 British National Championships, having turned 16 only the month prior."
Emily Brown & Scott Wilson 2022
My message to The Travers Foundation
"In May 2022, I sustained an injury and have not been able to train or compete since. I have experienced what it is like to be prevented from doing something that you love due to circumstances outside of your control, just as many young aspiring sportspeople and performers are prevented from pursuing their dreams due to financial constraints.
I have not had to experience this hardship because of the support of The Travers Foundation.
I have been given the opportunity to be coached by my idols, travel to the best competitions worldwide, and achieve things that I never thought would be possible as a little girl."
"In May 2022, I sustained an injury and have not been able to train or compete since. I have experienced what it is like to be prevented from doing something that you love due to circumstances outside of your control, just as many young aspiring sportspeople and performers are prevented from pursuing their dreams due to financial constraints.
I have not had to experience this hardship because of the support of The Travers Foundation.
I have been given the opportunity to be coached by my idols, travel to the best competitions worldwide, and achieve things that I never thought would be possible as a little girl."