09/06/2026
✨ Well… I’ve officially lost the plot. ✨
On 11th July 2026, I’ll be swapping my comfort zone for sequins, fake tan, and what can only be described as a very public attempt at looking graceful on a dance floor 💃😂
I’m taking part in Strictly Brackley 2026, and if you know me, you’ll know this is equal parts exciting and terrifying. There’s a strong possibility I’ll spend months learning routines only to forget them the second the music starts, but it’s all for an incredible cause.
❤️ This isn’t just about dancing.
We’re raising money for two amazing charities: Mental Health Friends and Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundation.
Mental health is something incredibly close to my heart. We all know someone who has struggled, whether quietly or openly, and many of us have faced our own battles. Having support, understanding, and a sense of community can make a huge difference when life feels overwhelming. Mental Health Friends works to create exactly that – bringing people together, reducing isolation, and reminding people they don’t have to face things alone.
That’s why this means so much to me. If my questionable dance moves can help raise awareness, start conversations, and support people who need it, then every blister, ache, and embarrassing rehearsal
video will be worth it.
💜 Step by Step Dance & Arts Foundation also does incredible work, helping people access dance, arts, and creative opportunities that build confidence, wellbeing, and connection. The impact these organisations have on people’s lives is truly inspiring.
So, I’m asking for your support:
🎟️ Come and watch the show! Expect glamour, laughter, a few surprises, and hopefully some actual dancing.
Tickets: https://bookwhen.com/stepbystepdance =ev-sbjk1-20260711183000
💰 If you’d like to support the charities and me please consider donating. Anyone who knows me knows my own struggles with mental health. And how hard I've worked to get to a place where I now help other people. Every pound raised goes towards making a real difference:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gabriela--will-dance-for-donations
And if you can’t donate, sharing this post would mean the world.
Please cheer me on as I attempt to transform from “slightly awkward human” to “Strictly sensation” in just a few months. No promises, but I’ll definitely be giving it everything I’ve got! 😂💃✨