Torrance âSqualleâ Wilcher expected to offer expertise to the University of Georgiaâs Diva Dawgs Step Team from his years performing and coaching step groups, but after seeing the groupâs potential and his own love for step reflected by the members, he decided to become their coach.
Now under the League of Step program that Wilcher founded to mentor step students in the Athens area and help them overcome adversity, the Diva Dawgs Step Team is making community service an integral part of its mission â mentoring local grade-school kids in step, school and life.
The LoS is an Athens-based studio that incorporates the art of step, mentorship, tutoring and community engagement. The program helps students ranging from second grade to high school seniors, offering activities like goal-setting, art workshops, poetry nights and lessons on financial literacy to foster self-sufficiency.