Rose discovered her passion for Country Western and Line Dance in 1986 while on vacation in the United States. Although she especially enjoyed couple dancing, opportunities to continue in Scotland were limited—something that would later inspire her own teaching journey.

By 1995, Rose had gained teaching qualifications through several organisations and opened her own dance school. It quickly grew into a thriving community, leading to invitations to perform and teach at festivals, weddings, promotional events, and on national television.

She went on to qualify as a judge and became a trainer and examiner with the NTA in Scotland. A standout moment in her career was hosting her own local television programme dedicated to country western dance.

Today, Rose plays an active role in the World Country Dance Federation (WCDF), where she contributes across multiple areas, including Event Director, International Judge, Contest Coordinator, Secretary, and Head of the Rules Board and a member of the Management Team. She is also part of the Marketing Team, helping to promote and grow the dance community worldwide.