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Birmingham Excellence Award, 13 Jan 2027

Emma Smallman
Nominated | Birmingham Excellence Award

Emma Smallman

Drum n Bounce & Dubstretch Fitness

Birmingham Wellness and Fitness Services Team of 2-10
  • Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award

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In Emma's own words

I m a movement, music and mindfulness practitioner with over 20 years experience. In 2012 I created Drum n Bounce, a drum & bass dance fitness class that s tours the UK s music festival scene every summer as well as presenting at major events like the Commonwealth Games and Eurovision Fan Zones. I m also a yoga teacher specialising in community and custodial settings teaching in prisons, probation hostels, recovery centres, domestic abuse refuges, rape and sexual violence projects. As Digital Yoga Coordinator for Phoenix Prison Trust, my work helps to expand access to yoga in prison environments. Under my DJ name Sister Smalls, I play electronic dance music and host Beauty in the Beats on Brum Radio. In 2025, I became a TEDx speaker, sharing my passion for how movement, music

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People's Choice

16 days left to vote

Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

16 days left to vote

Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Emma's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 10 November 2026

  2. People's Choice voteYou are here

    16 days left to vote

  3. Shortlist announced

    The judges choose the finalists

  4. The awards ceremony

    Wednesday, 13 January 2027 at TBC, Birmingham

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