ENSEMBLE DANCER BIOS
Aimee loves the beach, friends, family, and mac and cheese, but dislikes feet, chocolate, and pickles. Her favorite singers are Beyonce and Sam Smith, and her favorite style of dance is tap. Her favorite Ensemble moment is preforming Pickpocket at nationals, and she dances because it's something she loves and makes her happy. She can't wait to improve as a dancer and a team this year!
Ainsley loves sushi, Grey's Anatomy, cracking her back, and American Eagle socks, and dislikes seaweed, cake, mean people, and reading. Her guilty pleasures are Nutella and Netflix, and her favorite Ensemble dances are "It's a Musical" and "The Social Network." Her greatest hope for the season is to focus on her own improvement instead of worrying about comparing herself to others.
Ainsley loves playing with her dog, but hates when people chew with their mouth open. Her favorite movies are High School Musical, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones. Her favorite quote is, "I'm not throwing away my shot." Her favorite Ensemble dance is "It's a Musical," and she loves to dance because she gets to be creative. She can't wait to work on her expression this year, and would like to thank her mom and dad for paying for her to be able to dance.
Ava loves dance, sleep, and music, but hates meat, velcro, and dry feet. Her favorite movies are Elf and Kicking and Screaming. Her favorite quote is, "Candy, candy corn, candy canes, and syrup." Her favorite style of dance is modern, and she loves dancing because it makes her happy and keeps her in shape. This year, she wants to improve dramatically as an individual, and would like to thank her mom for paying for dance.
Bridget likes converse and the word 'bucket,' but hates southern accents and band-aids. Her favorite quote is, "A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." Her guilty pleasure is binge watching Netflix, and her favorite Ensemble dance is Foreclosure. Her greatest hope is that she can walk out of the studio at the end of the year knowing that she has improved and has worked hard for that improvement.
Charlotte loves sleeping, orange juice, sunsets, and frozen yogurt, but dislikes belly buttons, the color orange, spiders, and beans. Her favorite quote is, "Just because my path is different does not mean I am lost." Her favorite style of dance is contemporary, and her favorite Ensemble dances are Pickpocket and Extra Cheese. She dances because she loves being a part of a team and performing on stage.
Delaney loves mac and cheese, Grey's Anatomy, and comfy clothes, but dislikes frosting and school pizza. Her guilty pleasure is Netflix, and her favorite quote is, "Make it a great day or not. The choice is yours." Her favorite Ensemble dance is Lessons, and she dances because she enjoys it and loves doing it. She cannot wait to get closer to people and become a better dancer this year!
Devon loves hugs and dogs, but she dislikes spiders. Her favorite singer is Meghan Trainor, and her favorite quote is, "No, try not. Do or do not. There is no try." Her guilty pleasure is eating peanut butter directly from the jar, and her favorite Ensemble moment is when Tori would wiggle her arms in Numb. She hopes to get even closer to her teammates this season, and wants to remind everyone that if they ever need a hug to just ask her!
Emerson loves dogs, music, Beyonce and the show Friends, but dislikes spiders. Her favorite saying is, "Power is not given to you, you have to take it." Her guilty pleasure is pretzel M&Ms, and her favorite Ensemble moment is eating candy at midnight with her teammates at competition. She dances because it allows her to escape the rest of the world, and she can't wait to become better friends with everyone this season!
Emma loves dance, volleyball, and baking, and her favorite show is Modern Family. Her guilty pleasure is chocolate covered pretzels, and her favorite Ensemble dance is "It's a Musical!" Her favorite quote is, "Dance like no one is watching." Her greatest hope for this season is to improve and have fun, and she would like to thank her parents for all they do for her.
Isabel loves Disney, dessert, the beach and history, but hates rodents, horror movies and creepy strangers. Her guilty pleasures are Adam Sandler movies and Captain America. She dances because it has become a part of her, and life would be incomplete without it. Her greatest hope for this season is to have a great senior year with her dance family, and she would like to thank her parents, Ceci and Eric, for being the best parents ever.
Izzy loves music, summer, dance and puppies, and dislikes spiders and scary movies. Her favorite singers are Charlie Puth, One Direction, and The Weeknd. Her favorite quote is, "Live for the adventure." She dances because she loves to connect to the music and choreography in order to portray a character, and she hopes to make a lot of improvement and have an awesome competition season this year!
Jessie loves dogs, friends, family, and food, but dislikes cheese, goats, and spiders. Her guilty pleasure is coffee frappes (which she has at least once a day), and her favorite show is Hawaii Five-0. Her favorite Ensemble dance is "It's a Musical!" and she dances because it gives her relief in the morning knowing that she gets to dance that day. She can't wait to make the best out of each competition this year!
Jocelyn loves food, but hates chickens, ham, and peanut butter. Her favorite show is Grey's Anatomy, and her favorite singers are Beyonce and Justin Bieber. Her favorite quote is, "Pain is Gain." She dances because it makes her feel like she belongs, and makes her forget all of her problems. She can't wait to improve this season, and wants to thank all of her teachers for everything they do.
Julia loves Christmas and peanut butter cups, but dislikes ladybugs and math class. Her favorite show is Modern Family, her guilty pleasure is wearing sweats all weekend, and her favorite style of dance is musical theater. Her favorite quote is, "The most difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. She dances because it makes her happy, and she hopes that everyone can learn and grow together this year!
Julie loves playing with her puppy and walking on the beach, but dislikes clowns, scary movies, and snakes. Her favorite quote is, "Put your best foot forward," and her guilty pleasure is watching Family Guy and eating too much buffalo chicken dip. This year, she hopes the team will do amazing, and that she will win her 6th Odyssey award at StarQuest. She would like to thank Wendy and Rusty for always supporting her through life's journeys!
Natasha (AKA Natty) loves Christmas, sleep and anything comfortable. Her guilty pleasure is cookies, and her favorite quote is, "Don't take anything too seriously." Her favorite style of dance is hip-hop, and her favorite Ensemble moment is Virginia Beach Nationals. She dances because she loves it and is passionate about it, and she would like to thank her parents for everything they have done and continue to do for her.
Sarah loves dogs, sweatshirts and dance! Her guilty pleasure is binge watching Netflix, and her favorite quote is, "Be a rainbow to someone else's cloud." Her favorite Ensemble dance is 'I'm Going Away Smiling', and she dances to express herself with different emotions and to fulfill the role of being a different character. She is excited to grow as a dancer by being a part of different groups and dances this year.
Sarah loves Hershey Kisses, listening to music, and iced coffee, but hates spinach, turtlenecks, and moths. Her favorite show is Friends, and her favorite saying is, "Live, laugh, love." Her favorite moment was last year's scavenger hunt and her first competition. She dances because it makes her happy, and it allows her to release and express all of her emotions. She is looking forward to dancing with new people and improving as a dancer this year!
Sophia loves horror movies, ice cream, and napping, but dislikes gym class, AP History, and vomit. Her favorite show is Stranger Things, and her guilty pleasure is going to the Cheesecake Factory. Her favorite Ensemble moment is when Cantata for a First Date won Odyssey, and her greatest hope for the upcoming season is that the team is focused and ready to slay. She'd like to thank Tim, Michelle, Erica, and her parents for always supporting her.
Tatum dislikes lettuce, envelopes, and the color yellow, but loves doing hair, drawing, swordfish, and math. She has four great older siblings, and her favorite show is Fixer Upper. Her guilty pleasure is eating while FaceTiming her friends. She dances because it's fun and she likes to learn and grow in dance. This season, she hopes everyone gets along and that everyone becomes great friends.
Tori loves dancing and hanging out with friends, but dislikes snakes, spiders, and gossip. Her favorite quote is, "When one door closes, another door opens." Her guilty pleasure is chocolate chip cookies, and her favorite Ensemble moment is last years amazing chant. She can't wait to learn more life lessons this year, and would like to thank her parents, especially her mom, for spending every competition weekend with her and for being the best mom she could ever have.