Danielle Belen is an accomplished violinist, an Associate Professor and full-time Violin Faculty at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance, and most importantly, she is a dedicated teacher and mentor to her students.  She is the founder Center Stage Strings Institute, which is an inspirational intensive summer program for gifted young strings musicians.  Danielle and other faculty raise money through performances and private donations to fund scholarships that allow talented young people from all walks of life to participate in the program.