Whiz Kid Ariana Martinez Is A Showstopper

Name: Ariana Martinez

Age: 14

School: Shelby Junior High

Accomplishments:  She can sing, she can dance, she can act.  This young lady is a star in the making.

If you haven't seen Ariana Martinez perform yet, you are in for a real treat.  The Shelby Junior High ninth-grader has performed at local coffee shops, community festivals, school talent shows and recitals at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester and is quite a show stopper. 

Martinez dances at Deborah's Stage Door and is a member of Senior Repertory Company, where she competes at the state, regional and national level. 

She is a voice student of Jennifer Kincer and has appeared as an extra in a local music video production with the singing group Savvy.

Theater-wise, Martinez has appeared as lead roles in local productions of Beauty and the Beast, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Cinderella.  

Martinez has a love for the performing arts and is an active member of the school's drama program and Wildcat TV under the direction of drama teacher Judith Lupu. 

Key to Success:  "Ariana's key to her success is her passion and humility," said Kincer.  "She is incredibly talented and kind.  It's the perfect combination for success."

"I believe that the key to success is believing that you are capable of accomplishing your dreams," said Martinez.