AMBER Muller’s pulse has been racing all week.

The Moree Secondary College Year 11 student is back home after last week performing as one of 68 Pulse Alive Dance Company artists in Pulse Alive, at Sydney’s Olympic Park.

More than 5000 students performed in the event, which showcased the talents of Kindergarten to Year 12 public schools from across New South Wales.

Amber said the experience working and performing with the Pulse team was unforgettable – a dream come true.

“The Pulse team was very passionate about all things Pulse,” Amber said.

“Whether it was dance, choir, drama or the Individual singers – their passion gave all of us the drive to work hard to achieve a magical show and experience.

“The entire team I worked with made me feel very welcome and encouraged all of us. I had the opportunity to work with three extremely talented choreographers. It was a real dream come true for me,” she said.

“When you are passionate about the performing arts and you meet others just as passionate, it truly is a magical experience.”

Amber Muller at Pulse Alive 2025 (Image Supplied).

Amber said she had never worked with such a large dance company. The experience opened her eyes.

“It was great to have the opportunity to meet amazingly talented and passionate dancers from around Sydney,” Amber said.

“We worked long, exhausting days, but we didn’t mind. The positive and passionate vibe from the main choreographer, Sally Danger, was contagious.

“Her enthusiasm and her smile kept us going even ‘til 10 at night,” she said.

“Working with very talented choreographers and receiving compliments from them is a memory I will cherish forever.”

Having never auditioned before, Amber learned the process of dance auditions. She said audition day was gruelling, but a learning curve she was only too happy to scale.

“The day started with learning new choreography and then performing in small groups in front of the audition panel. But what felt like forever, the wait for the results made the day worth it, including the many aches and bruises,” Amber said.

She said to achieve dreams, comfort zones must be viewed from afar.

“I’ll admit, I was anxious to do the audition without knowing anyone, but the Pulse team just put everyone at ease,” she said.

“I highly recommend it to anyone passionate about the performing arts.”

Show week taught Amber how to perform as part of a major production team. She worked with massed dancers as well as solo singers.

“I learned more about dance, blocking, production terminology and how a show comes together so magically when you work with passionate people,” Amber smiled.

Amber also learned interview techniques and went air on 88.9FM Tamworth with choreographer Sally Dangar and The Arts Unit’s student access and engagement advisor, Simon Kermode.

“At the time, it felt so surreal,” Amber said.

Both nights at last week’s Pulse Alive 2025 were sold out – a first since launching in 2022.

“The whole Pulse Alive experience is one I will never forget, and I’m proud and honoured to have been a part of the production,” Amber said.

“I met some amazing young people from around Sydney, Parkes, Forbes, Inverell and Broken Hill. Some of them have become close friends. We started as strangers, but the experience brought us close together.

“Many tears were shed at Friday’s finale. Most were tearing up before our last dance together. We were sad it had come to an end,” she said.

Amber will now tour with the Pulse Alive Company at Pulse Moree and Pulse Broken Hill in May.

Pulse Moree returns for the second year on May 6-7-8, including two performances on May 8, at Moree Secondary College Multi-Purpose Centre.

“I can’t wait for the tour,” Amber said.

“I am fortunate to be a part of both Pulse Broken Hill and Pulse Moree 2025 and super-excited to be sharing this experience with the schools from the Moree area.

“Pulse gives rural kids the same opportunities kids in the city are accustomed to and Pulse Moree gives me the chance to share my passion for performing to others,” she said.

Moree Secondary College  arts co-ordination officer, Leigh Carroll, was in Sydney supporting Amber and her Pulse Alive journey.

“I am grateful to Mr Carroll for his support and encouragement and it was great to have him as part of the Pulse Alive team on performance nights,” Amber said.

“Moree is very lucky to have such a passionate arts co-ordination officer.”

Amber has one valuably piece of advice to anyone wanting to be a part of the performing arts on the big stage in front of big audiences.

“Never doubt yourself, or your passion. Just give it a go, because dreams can come true,” she said.