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Ellie Goldstein: Dancing to Dreams Against All Odds

1/1/2026

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  • Ellie Goldstein, a 24-year-old with Down's syndrome, has danced on Strictly Come Dancing and graced the cover of Vogue.
  • Her mother, Yvonne, was told Ellie would never walk or talk.
  • Ellie and her dance partner, Vito Coppola, dance weekly.
  • She aims for an Emmy for her role in Malory Towers and hopes to present Strictly.