Ella Mo

Ella Mo is a senior in Johns Creek High School. Ella has studied ballet and contemporary dance for many years, maintaining rigorous pre-professional training regimen, winning international and national awards at various ballet competitions. She has consistently qualified for years as a soloist for the YAGP International Finals and has received professional scholarships from world renowned ballet schools. She was selected in 2026 for the Prix de Lausanne Summer Intensive in Switzerland as one of only three dancers selected from the United States.

While excelling academically, she has also demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to serving her community. She received the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold Level) in 2022, 2023, and 2024 and the “Shine A Light” Volunteer Service Award in 2024 and 2025.

She has served for years as a bilingual (English/Chinese) master of ceremonies for the MorningStar Dance’s annual showcases. Current co-president of MorningStar Dance Academy Junior Staff club, leading club members in organizing various community service activities and teaching dance to younger children. The team also actively raises funds annually for charities, such as Clark’s Christmas Kids and for disaster-affected areas.

Dedicated to Chinese culture, she actively volunteered and performed at her Chinese school; she previously served as Vice President of the Atlanta Contemporary Chinese Academy Student Council and hosted the school’s Lantern Festival performance show.

Currently serving as co-president of the non-profit InspireKids, since joining in 2022, she has been actively involved in organizing and teaching public speaking courses for elementary and middle school students. Through designing and delivering public student courses, she helps Chinese American youth improve their communication skills and build self-confidence. The organization also actively raises over $10,000. Part of the funds have been used to support setting up a ballet studio in Africa and providing the young dancers with dance supplies. Student volunteers with ballet background teach ballet techniques and variations to African children through online classes.

Whether through dance, community service, or helping younger children grow, Ella consistently strives to improve herself while serving her community with a strong sense of responsibility and a willingness to act. She has learned to turn her knowledge, skills, and passions into meaningful ways of helping others and making a positive impact on her community. Through her actions, she demonstrates a genuine commitment to giving back to society.