I must say I’m very excited to see what this year has in store for me. I’m feeling rather positive even though I know there is a lot of hard work ahead! I’m tackling my third year at varsity this year and trying to balance college, a career and Count of Eight Entertainment may be a bit of a challenge. But, as always, I’m up for it! 2008 was a difficult year for me and I am happy to be moving on to bigger and better things.

My advice to you for 2009 is to never give up and not to underestimate the power of simple perseverance. Don’t allow anyone or anything to make you feel like you’re not worthy of aiming, and reaching for, your highest ideals. Because you are!

Have a great year ahead and may it be filled with health and happiness, and lots of dancing!

My name is Amy Rosslind, better known as Amz.

I recently turned the big 2 0 and loving every minute of it! I have been dancing professionally for about 5 years now and I train everyday - including Sundays! I love what I do and I am extremely passionate about the arts. I have recently started a company, Count of Eight Entertainment, which I co-own with my beautiful older sister, Tracy-Lee Rosslind. It is only 6 months old now, but things are going really well, so I’m very happy about that!

I am on holiday at the moment! But I study full time at the Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town, where I will return to early next year. My life is extremely hectic and sometimes it can get a little daunting, but the passion I have for what I do, gets me out of bed every morning, ready to take on whatever life is going to throw at me!