It is a moment her mother, Gemma Day, 31, never thought she would see.
At 14 months old, Ava had part of both feet amputated after she was suddenly struck down by the deadly infection meningitis.
As she lay in her hospital bed, medics said she may never be able to walk, skip, dance and live her childhood to the full.
But Ava defied doctors to recover, and on the day she was sent home, she stood up. Next, she learned to walk with the help of a pair of $1,300 prosthetic slippers designed with a set of toes.
With the special 'feet', the first to be made for someone so young, Ava now loves to dance, trampoline and take part in drama school.
She has since had another pair or prosthetics made, and continues to be a 'little diva' who loves to perform.
The slippers, which cost $1,300, are put on before ordinary shoes to allow Ava to walk properly.
As her feet grew, she had another pair of the slippers made, and has continued going from strength to strength.
'It's just amazing what they have done for her. When anyone comes to the house she gets out her feet to show them.'
Ava's bravery has just been recognised with a Bravehearts North East award.
This event celebrates young people who have overcome extraordinary problems.
Source: Dailymail
