Sophie Braggins
Dancing with Helena Harvey
Sophie is the epitome of a ‘Girl Boss’. You'll find her continuously working towards equality and inclusion in our community through various aspects of voluntary work, including her upcoming appearance in Dancing for Hope. Sophie currently serves as the CEO for Govett Quilliam Lawyers and holds senior governance roles, such as the Taranaki CEO Forum, Business Central, and Director at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. You might also recognise her from the pages of Women’s Weekly, where she displayed a profound sense of humanity by acting as a surrogate for presenter Toni Street. Watch Sophie shine on stage with her dance partner, Helena Harvey.
Dancing with:
Helena Harvey
Not only is Helena a superstar in Dancing for Hope, but she's also juggling her own performing arts company, THESPA, and planning her upcoming wedding! Helena partners with Sophie, and together, they are set to bring loads of personality and style to the stage.
Helena's list of dance accomplishments is so impressive that it could fill its own encyclopedia. She's a graduate of the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA) with a Bachelor of Performing Arts, majoring in Music Theatre. She's served as Dance Captain in productions like '42nd Street,' choreographed 'Earthquakes in London,' and been involved in events such as 'Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park,' 'COCA Festival,' 'Christchurch Winter Festival,' 'All Together Now,' 'Curtains,' 'Little Shop of Horrors' for 4th Wall Theatre, and 'Seussical Jnr'.