Rock N’ Roll Gymnastics Academy

n 2006, Lauren Dennis created a gymnastics program in the Back Mountain to raise money to go on a missionary trip for underprivileged in Managua, Nicaragua. What she thought would be a one-time program turned into a way of life. Her business grew and expanded three times. Currently Lauren owns and operates a full-size gymnastics studio in the Westmoreland Business Center, Shavertown. Gymnastics classes are offered to over 150 students on a weekly basis. Classes offered include: Mommy & Me, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Competition and Ninja Warrior Classes. Individual private lessons, birthday parties and summer camps are also offered.

Rock N' Roll Gymnastic Academy is comprised of a team of dedicated coaches who enjoy investing their time into children’s lives. Rock N' Roll Gymnastic Academy is a member of American Gymnastics Leagues and two of their coaches are USA Gymnastics Certified. For Lauren one of her favorite aspects of owning her business is watching the impact that it has on so many people in the community. “I have watched countless friendships form, confidence develop in both students and coaches and children thriving from belonging to a team. The philosophy at my studio is to empower the students to develop and excel by encouraging them to believe in themselves, practice diligently and to work together as a team. The spirit of the team is very encouraging and positive. It is very heartwarming to be a part of such a great group of individuals.”

A few of the coaches were former gymnasts that Lauren instructed when they were children. For Lauren it has been very fulfilling to watch them grow as gymnasts, develop their own sense of responsibility and flourish into amazing coaches.

Lauren strongly believes in the value of education. In addition to owning the gymnastics studio, she has worked in the field of education for the past 13 years. She graduated from King’s College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. She subsequently, earned professional certificates in fitness and exercise and small business management from Ashworth University. She is currently almost halfway finished with completing her PhD in Education: Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She worked as a physical education, Spanish, English as a second language and technology teacher and served as the President/Head of School at Rock Solid Academy for three years. For nearly 5 years, she has worked as the regional representative at PA Cyber Charter School where over 11,000 students across the state of Pennsylvania are served.

Her favorite part of life is spending time with her family and watching her girls grow and develop interests of their own. “I am very fortunate to have a platform to speak into the lives of so many children. Many individuals need someone to encourage, inspire and believe in them and if I can impact just a few lives, then I know I am fulfilling my calling in life.” H