The Dance She Gave

Verse

In a quiet street where the gum trees sway,

She opened her doors one hopeful day.

With worn-out shoes and dancer’s grace,

Kids off the street to a safer place.

Verse

The music played, the children came,

From near and distant 'burbs unnamed.

She taught them rhythm, taught them pride,

With every step, she turned the tide.

Chorus

She taught for love, she taught at night,

She gave her heart for others light.

From tiny feet to stage and screen,

Success for some would not have been.

Oh, Breenie’s heart, forever stays—

In every soul she set ablaze.

Verse

Tap and jazz, the lines refined,

She choreographed with a brilliant mind.

Solo, duo, group in time,

Each movement carefully divined.

Verse

They came from far, they came to learn,

To feel the fire, the passion burn.

Her name was whispered with respect,

A legacy none could neglect.

Chorus

She taught for love, she taught at night,

She gave her heart for others light.

From tiny feet to stage and screen,

Success for some would not have been.

Oh, Breenie’s heart, forever stays—

In every soul she set ablaze.

Bridge

Through illness, age, she still stood tall,

Her spirit echoed through the hall.

Sixty years, she held the flame,

Then danced into the stars again.

Chorus

She taught for love, she taught at night,

She gave her heart for others light.

From tiny feet to stage and screen,

Success for some would not have been.

Oh, Breenie’s name will always shine—

In every dancer she’s left behind