What has been your favorite memory of high school dance team? My favorite memory of high school dance team is winning double blue at sections my freshman year. The overwhelming sense of pride and joy that was felt that day is indescribable.
When did you begin dancing, where did you begin, and what kind of dance did you do? I started dancing at the age of 3 at Larkin Dance Studio. I danced there for 9 years before switching to dance team. At Larkin I was trained in all styles, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, contemporary, ballroom, etc.
What is your favorite TV show? My favorite TV show would either be Full House or The Blacklist.
What do you want to do when you grow up? Currently I’m thinking about being a criminal prosecutor when I grow up but my dream would be to do something with animals or owning a dance studio. My ideas are kind of all over the place right now.
What is the hardest part about dance team? The hardest part about dance team is the mental game. It’s hard to push yourself through challenging practices and losses. When you get in your head it’s very easy to doubt yourself and your ability.
What are you most passionate about in life? In life I’m most passionate about the justice system and doing right by others, this is what sparks my motivation to become a lawyer. But on a not so serious note, I’m most passionate about expressing myself through dance and making music.
What has been your favorite memory of high school dance team? My favorite memory of high school dance team was getting to go back to state in both jazz and kick last year.
When did you begin dancing, where did you begin, and what kind of dance did you do? I started dancing when I was three. My first year was at QC and then my mom had me start taking classes at Summit Dance Shoppe and I’ve been there ever since.
What is your favorite TV show? My favorite TV show is Friends.
What do you want to do when you grow up? I’m not quite sure what I want to be when I grow up but I plan to go to college next year and major in Biochem.
What is the hardest part about dance team? I think the hardest part of dance team is sections practices.
What are you most passionate about in life? I am most passionate about in life is spending time with my family and friends.
What has been your favorite memory of high school dance team? My favorite memory of dance team was winning double first at sections my freshman year. It felt so good to know that all we had worked for payed off. It's such an unforgettable moment and I will cherish it forever!
When did you begin dancing, where did you begin, and what kind of dance did you do? I started dancing when I was 4 years old at Celebrate Dance Academy and later moved to Just for Kix, and QC Dance. Throughout my years of dancing, I've trained in jazz, lyrical, tap, kick, ballet, musical theatre, pom, and hip hop.
What is your favorite TV show? My favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy. I'm currently re-watching all of the seasons and it never gets old!
What do you want to do when you grow up? As of right now, I want to be an athletic trainer when I grow up. I love how you are still involved with sports and get to help those get back to doing what they love!
What is the hardest part about dance team? The hardest part about dance team for me is the mental game. We go through hard practices to work for sections and state. The hard work is so worth it though as it feels so good to go out their with my favorite people knowing how much we've put into our routines!
What are you most passionate about in life? I'm most passionate about making people feel welcomed and loved. I strive to be approachable and help others whenever they need it!