Our Progress
Tutor Siblings is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children build knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Staying committed for ten years
Shirley began dancing at the age of three and later became a national champion in folk dance. She also trained in figure skating for two years. At the age of eight, Shirley began training in aerobic gymnastics. On average, she trained five to six hours a day, and before competitions, she devoted even more time to practice. She maintained this demanding routine for ten years and never gave up or took a break from her training.
During high school, Shirley represented the United States in ten international competitions. In 2024, she was the only U.S. athlete to represent the United States in the Junior Individual Women category at the World Championships, marking the first time an American athlete competed in that category.
Rebuild the community
Instead of focusing only on improving her own routines, she began leading a team through basic training, correcting movements, and supporting her teammates. Hearing them cheer for one another became one of the things that made both the sport and her own experience more fulfilling. She also began building an aerobic gymnastics community where people encourage one another to grow, improve, and persevere.
Spread the popularity of the U.S. Aerobic Gymnastics.
Taking this a step further, she has now turned her passion into advocacy. Looking back on her previous accomplishments, she discovered a deeper sense of fulfillment in helping others and seeing the impact of her efforts. This inspired her to promote aerobic gymnastics more widely in the United States. She founded the nonprofit organization Siblings to introduce the sport to more young people and help expand its reach.