6-Year-Old Zumba Star With Rare Genetic Condition Takes on Rockettes
Audrey Nethery knows how to cut a rug.
The 6-year-old, who has Diamond Blackfan Anemia, a rare inherited syndrome of the bone marrow, loves dancing. Audrey made headlines this summer when she was invited to perform at the International Zumba Conference in Orlando. She danced in the sold-out show with some of the best Zumba teachers in the country, and the video of her performance has been viewed more than 9 million times.
Recently, the viral dancing sensation got to perform with the world-famous New York City Rockettes.
We'll be on @RachaelRayShow tomorrow with this adorable dancer! Check your local listings & be sure to tune in! ?? pic.twitter.com/IyFQqyKdG3
— Rockettes (@Rockettes) November 19, 2015
A sneak peek at who we're dancing with on the @RachaelRayShow tomorrow! Be sure to tune in! ?? pic.twitter.com/AFRQT71tcL
— Rockettes (@Rockettes) November 19, 2015
Audrey danced with the Rockettes on the “Rachel Ray Show” on Friday and got a standing ovation from the crowd.
Check out her performance in the video below:
Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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