This five-year-old won't let anything get in the way of her love of dance - not even the fact that she spends most of her time in a wheelchair.
Little Hannah Rogers, from South Shields, was born with spina bifida, a condition which affects the development of the spine and spinal chord in the womb.
It left her unable to walk, needing surgery at just four months old, and with a number of medical issues she'll have to cope with for the rest of her life. Her condition also meant Hannah was born with hydrocephalus, a build up of fluid in her skull which caused brain damage and some learning difficulties.
But despite all she's been through this happy, bubbly little girl will try anything - and seems to be able to do whatever she sets her mind to.
Seeing older sister Sophie, 10, take part in dance classes, Hannah knew she wanted to take part. She amazed friends and family not only by learning to dance on her knees, as she can't fully stand, but by taking part in competitions in front of hundreds of spectators.
She's been nominated for a Chronicle Champions award in our Champion Child of Courage category by friend of the family Natasha Rogers, who said: "I think Hannah is amazing for not letting her condition stand in her way."
Mum Jenna agrees. She said: "We didn't think we would see any of this, with her being in a wheelchair, we thought she would be restricted. But she doesn't let anything stop her.
"She just gets on with it and enjoys her life. She is starting to get to that age where she is working out that she's different to other children, but she doesn't let it bother her, she just gets on, and gives everything a try."
Hannah's condition affects her bladder, and means she does need personal care and support while at school, at Hadrian Primary School in South Shields. But Hannah has never been embarrassed about her needs, and gets on well with her peers in the mainstream school.
Jenna, 30, said: "I did struggle over whether or not to send her to a special school, but she's done so well in mainstream, sending her there is the best thing I've ever done. Because of the hydrocephalus it can take her a bit longer to understand things than other people, but she's very clever, bright little girl."
Hannah's love of dance has not just helped her develop physical skills, it's boosted her confidence as well.
"She used to be much more timid," Jenna said.
"Maybe 12 or 15 months ago she wouldn't have said boo to a goose, but now she's very open and vocal, she loved to get out there and dance and show off."
Battling the odds at every turn, Jenna and Hannah's dad Kyle are now hoping she may eventually be able to build up her strength enough to learn to walk. Though she'll always need a walking aid, seeing their little girl walk would be an incredible step for the proud parents, who could never have expected the amazing progress their daughter was made when they learnt of the condition, just 20 weeks into Jenna's pregnancy.
Jenna said: "When I heard the diagnosis, it was scary - I didn't know what it was, I had a bit of a breakdown. But Hannah is amazing, she just takes everything on the chin - she's such a pleasure to have."
