Sophia is in her fourth year at Extensions Dance Company. She has been dancing since she was 2, taking classes in ballet, contemporary, modern, hip hop, jazz, tap, and ballroom. Prior to joining Extensions, Sophia took classes at and performed with a local dance company for 11 years. She is in 11th grade and homeschooled. Sophia is extremely appreciative for all that Extensions has done for her. Her peers are like her second family, and they are the most supportive and inspiring people to work with. She is grateful to be a student under Lizzie Mackenzie and the incredibly talented faculty of dance teachers and choreographers. The awards, scholarships, and experiences that Sophia has been privileged with have greatly contributed to her artistic training and growth. Recently, Sophia attended the 2021 Sarasota Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive. She previously attended the 2020 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Summer Intensive and briefly studied at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2019. When she’s not in the studio, Sophia likes to study photography and film arts, as well as practice gymnastics. She has a deep love for all forms of art and is very driven to achieve her artistic and academic goals. Sophia would like to thank her amazing Extensions family, her parents, siblings, and friends for their tremendous love and support.