Jessica Kemper
Professional Figure Skating Coach and Choreographer/ Student at California State University, Northridge
A lifetime of glory is worth a moment of pain. If you can take it, you can make it. -Louis Zamperini
Jessica is certified in the Masters of Choreographic Techniques by American Ice Theatre and Ballet for Figure Skating Teachers Training by Annette Thomas. She has a recognized Fundamental Level Showcase Ranking and Basic Accreditation from the Professional Skaters Association, as well as Associate Degrees in Kinesiology for Transfer, Liberal Arts in Health Science, and Physical Education from College of the Canyons. In addition, she is currently attending California State University of Northridge working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology for Exercise Science, and hopes to one day earn a Masters in Athletic Training and a PhD in Sports Psychology. She is a current competitor and previous Team USA skater, holding titles nationally and internationally for Theater on Ice and Showcase skating. She is the Founder, Head Coach and Choreographer of Kemper Choreo Company.
Victoria Rae
Dance, Tumbling, Acro Instructor and Professional Dancer/ Student at California State University, Northridge
You are never alone and you will never be. -Wooyoung
Victoria is a Professional Dancer with The Corps Dance Crew and is a previous competitive dancer and gymnast. Victoria has spent numerous years competing and performing amongst different teams and has experience in solos, duets, pair and group Acro work, mini ensembles, and large ensemble divisions. Victoria specializes in acrobatics, tumbling, contemporary, ballet, and jazz dance styles. Victoria can be seen traveling all over California performing at numerous events, functions, and conventions throughout the year bringing dance and storytelling to life through movement, costuming, and acting. Along with conventions, you might see Victoria performing and dancing within shows and parades at the Magic Mountain Amusement Parks. Victoria has not only one, but four different Associate Degrees from College of the Canyons within the Psychology and Liberal Arts and Sciences realm. In addition, Victoria is also studying at California State University of Northridge working towards a Bachelors in Psychology. Victoria is a Founding Coach and Choreographer of Kemper Choreo Company alongside Jessica Kemper, and has been brought on to help advance the careers and development of our skaters through specialized dance training that will be transitioned directly into their on ice performances and improve every discipline of their skating and dance careers.
Sophia Raye
Performance and Acting Coach/ Student at UCLA
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
Sophia Raye has been a part of the performing arts for over 13 years. Sophia has earned multiple Associate Degrees’ ranging from Liberal Arts to Performing Arts. She is currently studying at UCLA, majoring in Theatre Arts with an emphasis on Acting. Sophia’s training includes musical theatre, stage, film, comedic improvisation, improvisational dance, and voice. Over the past years, she has worked on multiple stage projects and numerous short films. Some of her recent projects include Electricidad (Electricidad), Scordatura (Dani Marsh), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne “Shwartzy”), Park’s Liquor (Grace Madison), and Our Dark Lord and Savior Stan (Percy), which won “Best Short Film” at the annual Moorpark Film Festival. Sophia not only focuses on acting but also enjoys working behind the scenes on projects. She has directed multiple projects, her most recent one being Twisted Trivia, a one-act that was later chosen to be performed at Moorpark College’s New Student Welcome due to its success. Sophia works with skaters and students to further expand their performances through acting foundations and fundamentals, like facial expressions and connecting with the material that they are working with.
