I'm Ella Liu. 

Driven by a belief that every voice matters, I’ve found my purpose in empowering youth. Chasing this, I founded InspireKids, which does exactly this through ballet & public speaking. I've been a dancer since I was 3, and since then, I've won many prestigious international awards, including the Gold Prize at BGPV and 1st place at YAGP. I'm also a four-time YAGP Finalist and have received numerous scholarships from professional ballet schools, including the Rock School, John Cranko Schule, Alberta Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, and more. Last year, I was the Sugar Plum Fairy in our studio's Nutcracker, dancing with the NYC Ballet Principal Dancer.

 

I'm also accomplished in public speaking & debate as well, earning awards such as Quarterfinalist at the Harvard Debate Tournament and 3rd Place in the ProCon Challenge. Additionally, I have emceed many times, such as at the MSDA Recital 4x, Shine a Light Speech contest, New Year Party, and Alumni Seminar Event. I have also been interviewed by the radio (95.5 WSB Radio) & TV (ATV). This year, I’m excited to build a space where confidence grows, ideas flourish, and every student feels seen.

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Additionally, I am a Wharton School LBW scholar and Governor’s Honor Program finalist. Some of my leadership activies include Mayor’s Advisory Group, MSDA Jr. Staff (president), Student Council (executive board, 1st winner of best social media in state), and running her own small business, Ballet Essentials and Beyond.