COMPETITIVE
DANCE
Rising Stars of Sumter
The Rising Stars of Sumter, under the direction of Ariel Mack, is a non-profit performing dance company specializing in educating and entertaining through all forms of dance. The group was formed in 1996 and looks forward to another exciting year!
Based at Miss Libby’s School of Dance, the group is made up of 44 girls who compete extensively throughout the Southeast area. Rising Stars also perform at many community and civic functions each year, including the Iris Festival, Evening Optimist Club Christmas Parade, and Sumter Arts Showcase.
Our goal is to help our Rising Stars gain self-confidence, determination, drive, and rise to their fullest potential. In preparation for and participating in competitions, our dancers work hard on increasing stamina and endurance, refining dance technique, and polishing new routines. Because we compete at a high level, we strive to teach teamwork and self-discipline, characteristics that serve our “Stars” well throughout their lives.
Because Rising Stars is a non-profit organization, corporate sponsors and donations from the community members offset the considerable cost of participating. Please feel free to contact the Rising Stars at Miss Libby’s School of Dance for sponsorship information: 469-TAPS (8277) or risingstars@misslibbys.com.
Teams
RISING STARS 2021-2022
TWINKLING STARS
Lyla Jackson
PK Foster
Naomi Moye
Ryann Jones
SHOOTING STARS
SHINING STARS
Jo Lee Benton
Kinslee Reimer
Mollie Gray Rogers
Claire Monarch
Gabby Tisdale
Melanie Moore
Gracie Stutz
Lillie Rogers
Caroline Weaver
Ellie Stutz
Camilla Smith
Karsen Krammer
STERLING STARS
Nathaniel Krivejko
Abbey Sperber
Lesley Jamison
Karsen Jones
Camdyn Osteen
Danielle Porter
Aviana Hicks
Janelle Lawson
Riya Patel
Naomi Metheny
SUPER STARS
Samantha Fisher
Katelynn Carrwoway
Natalie Palmo
Miyah Lagrant
Laney Spigner
Ally Woolever
Jania Green
Kinsey Hatchell
Competition Results
Jump Dance Convention = November 2-4 Greenville, SC
Dance Makers Inc. = February 15-17 Columbia, SC
Epic Dance Showcase = March 8-10 Lexington, SC
Star Quest = April 12-14 Spartanburg, SC
Showstopper = May 10-12 Myrtle Beach, SC
Gallery
Have YOU met
Harvey?!
Our Rising Star Mascot!
Board Members
President: Meg Kwiecinsk
Vice President: Tracy Spigner
Treasurer: Jackie Hicks
Assistant Treasurer: Christie Stutz
Secretary: Rebecca Osteen
Assistant Secretary: Ronique Williams