Parris Goebel wins Emmy for dance choreography for Rihanna

Emmy Winner ALERT! 

Kiwi choreographer and dancer, Parris Goebel landed her first Emmy Award last night, taking out the Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming Emmy for her work on Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3.

This is the third time in a row she's been nominated for her work choreographing dance for the runway show.

The former Auckland Girls Grammar hip-hop queen took to Instagram to share her gratitude and an inspirational message in response to the honour;

"This moment meant more to me than anyone could imagine. A week into creating this show I was in a terrible car accident."

"I went straight back into rehearsal the next day even though I could barely move. Whilst trying to dance and create I was in excruciating pain, holding back tears as I moved, but nothing was going to stop me from finishing the show. Not only did I finish the @savagexfenty show, but last night I won an Emmy for it."

She recalls "bursting into tears" as she left the stage and thanked Rihanna and her dancers for helping bring her choreography to life.

"As you climb the mountain of your dreams, you will be greatly challenged…but your passion, strength and LOVE for what you do will override anything standing in your way. I am so honoured and I will continue to dedicate my life to this art form for as long as I live."

So so so deserved! We're so proud of you!

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