Just ask the three celebrity judges of Network Seven's Australia's Got Talent.

Dannii Minogue, shockjock Kyle Sandilands and singer Brian McFadden all agreed to put Rumian and her dancing partner Naomi Stienstra through to the second round after their graceful rendition of the challenging Secret Garden routine earlier this month.

Minogue complimented the girls on a and McFadden told the duo, who finished by sinking in perfect synchronisation into the splits: "You just made me like ballet."

Sandilands, who has harshly criticised some hapless performers, also praised the pair who inspired him to try a few ballet moves.

Rumian, who attends Mt Eliza Secondary College

said past stage experience, including dancing with the Kiev Ballet during the respected troupe's Victorian tour two years ago, helped contain her nerves in front of the cameras and studio audience.

Rumian must now wait until a date is set for her round two performance. While enjoying this taste of television, she remains focused on her goal of joining the Australian Ballet Company.

■ To see footage of her round one performance visit http://au.tv.yahoo.com/australias -got-talent/