From a young age, Jorja, who is 17, has been dancing and her dream is now starting to be realised after being accepted into The Washington Ballet in America.

After initially being accepted into a summer program, Jorja has now accepted a position in the level eight/final year at the Washington Ballet School.

Of course, in a normal year, both of these exciting opportunities would have been completed in person.

However, due to COVID-19, Jorja is completing her time with the school online, but hopes in the coming months that she will be able to move to the United States.

Jorja completed her primary school education in Leeton at St Joseph's Primary School before starting at St Francis College.

It was then her attention turned to dance full-time where she started her studies with Projection Dance School in Wodonga and began her education studies via distance.

Being accepted into the Washington Ballet School is a dream come true, but also the recognition of many years of hard work.

"It's really exciting, this is something I want to do as a career and the Washington Ballet is one of the top ballet schools in the whole world," Jorja said.

"Hopefully I'll be able to get over there soon.

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"For me the big dream is working with the American Ballet Theatre."

When Jorja was first starting out as a burgeoning dancer, she started to learn the craft with DiSalvatore Dance Academy in Leeton, as well as Melissa's Dance Studio in Griffith. It was during her time in Griffith that she traveled to Melbourne every weekend to dance with Melbourne City Ballet.

When describing a "normal" day in the life of dance and school work, it's mind boggling how Jorja fits it all in.

"I wake up at 5am every morning, I start ballet class (online) with Washington at 6am until around 9.30am/10am," she said.

"Then I will go into my Projection Dance Classes (with the Wodonga school) from 10am to 4pm. Then I do school work until whenever I finish those studies."

While only 17 and still so many exciting years ahead of her, Jorja remains grounded and humble.

She said she wouldn't be where she is today with the love and support of her family and friends.

"I couldn't do it without them and I wouldn't be here without them," Jorja said.

For now, Jorja remains firmly focused on her studies and making an impression at the American institution as she continues to dance her way to the big time.