This graceful young lady from Tooting has been made one the lead ballet dancers in Billy Elliot, The Musical.

Molly Steere, 13, was thrilled to be chosen to play Susan Parks in the West End show for six months starting in November.

The Graveney School pupil has always loved performing and currently takes dance, singing and drama classes in her spare time.

At the age of just eight she performed in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The London Palladium.

She also appeared in the chidren’s film, Ballet Shoes, starring Emma Watson and Victoria Wood.

She said: “I cannot wait to start rehearsals and performances and am really excited.”