March 2021 Student & Mentor Features

Published On: March 15th, 2021
Categories: Mentors, Student Features1.8 min readViews: 648

MUSIC STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Ainsley C, Voice + Band Student

“You don’t have to hear Ainsley sing for her to be a bright spot in your day, but when you do experience the gift of her voice, clouds part & light pours out. I’ve had the privilege of watching her blossom & grow into her gift. She is thoughtful & kind, generous & warm, & one hard worker!” -Stephaniesikishub.com, Voice Mentor – Stephanie Skipper, Band + Voice Mentor

FEATURED MUSIC MENTOR

Victoria Stephens, Voice Mentor (2 years) 

“Victoria’s energy in lessons in unparalleled. She has an amazing ability to call out confidence & mentor her students with authenticity, vulnerability & passion. It is evident that her heart for teaching students is huge, & it’s a joy to watch students grow under her mentorship.”

– Emily Lindsey, Music Director

FEATURED BAND

Southgate

Ainsley C, Andee C, Ashton H, Abby S, Tyler C

“Southgate continues to amaze me with their combined talent. These kids are fun, smart, and can slay a tough rock tune! They keep me on my toes and challenge me to continue to grow in my own gift as they lean into theirs.” -Stephanie Skipper, Band Mentor

FEATURED DANCE CLASS

Mini Competition Team

Our Mini competitive team is made up of dancers ages 7-9 years old. These dancers take an average of 6-8 classes per week including ballet, skills, acro, electives (hip hop, jazz, lyrical), and rehearsals for their competition routines. On top of their weekly classes, some of these dancers have weekly private lessons to accelerate their training.

FEATURED DANCE MENTOR

Emilie Burns

Throughout high school, Emi took part in several musical theater shows. She also trained at ROOTS, where her love for hip-hop and acro truly developed. After graduating, Emi dove straight into teaching at ROOTS as a full-time mentor.

Last Updated: October 2nd, 2021