Star Student Athlete: Columbia Dancer Shines On And Off The Stage

COLUMBIA, MD — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Kelly L. Kesler who nominated Madelynn of Columbia.

Star student athlete’s name

Madelynn

Star student athlete’s home state

Maryland

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Columbia

How do you know the star student athlete?

Parent

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Competitive Dance

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

Madelynn has been dancing since preschool. Now as a freshman, she invests 20 hours in rehearsal, including six hours of ballet en pointe. Additionally, she volunteers as a student teacher for two classes at her dance studio. She is a member of her high school Poms team and practices three days a week.

In addition to her athletic arts, she participates in all gifted and talented courses and is a member of her high school’s Junior Dance Company.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

As an artist-athlete, Madelynn focuses on not only skill, technique and strength but growth mindset as our own greatest competitor and critic. Competing in both solo and team events provides a unique opportunity to develop strength in mindset and physical skill.

Keep up the great work, Madelynn!

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