Charity’s athletic background, and high school golf experience qualifies her to teach, and help children succeed in golf. 

Charity is a Level 10 gymnast, a basketball player, and is one of the only young women in her high school to score a 70-yard touchdown in a Madison High School Powder Puff Football game. 

Charity made the golf team and played for three years in high school and was qualified to compete at state. 

Her drive for success, hard work, compassion, and dedication will help the rising generation in the sport of golf, “Swinging for a Brighter Future”. 

Dancing has always been more than just movement for Rosa Lavelle, it’s a lifelong passion that has shaped who she is today. From the ballet studios of Puerto Rico to the dance floors of Rexburg and beyond, Rosa’s journey as a dancer, teacher, and volunteer is truly inspiring. Let’s take a look at her story to learn how she’s using her love of dance to make a difference in her community!

Rosa’s love for dance began at an early age. Growing up in Puerto Rico, she was surrounded by a family passionate about movement, with her mother being a professional ballerina. Rosa started dancing ballet at just three years old, with her mother as her first teacher. Ballet wasn’t the only style that caught Rosa’s heart; she studied jazz, ballet, and various other styles, even taking ballet classes in Spain.

In 2001, Rosa moved to Rexburg, Idaho, where she enrolled in BYU-Idaho and minored in dance. Her journey continued to evolve as she dove deeper into jazz and ballroom dance. It was also during this time that Rosa discovered Zumba. She became captivated by the energy and fun of the workout, which eventually led her to Utah to get certified to teach Zumba.

Rosa’s connection to the Sephlin Foundation runs deep. Having known Sephlin, the founder, for many years, Rosa found herself volunteering with the foundation. She had previously taught dance classes that Sephlin attended and was part of a local group called Rexburg Ladies Dance, where she taught Latin dance, recorded videos, and shared them on social media. Her love for teaching and her passion for dance made volunteering a perfect fit.

Outside of her volunteer work, Rosa is a proud mother of four,  grandmother to nine and happily married. Despite her busy family life, she continues to pursue her passion for dance. She’s looking forward to an upcoming Christmas ballet performance and is almost finished with her certification for BeFit (2024), a ballet-based workout. Her infectious smile and positive energy are proof that dance is not just about the steps, it’s about the joy, connections, and memories made along the way.

Rosa’s journey in dance is a testament to the power of passion and giving back to the community. Whether she’s performing, teaching, or volunteering, she always brings her love for dance to every space she enters. We’re grateful for her involvement with the Sephlin Foundation and can’t wait to see what’s next for her as she continues to inspire others through the art of dance.