Age: 16 From: CT ADTC Alumni? Yes Location: VT
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
Hip Hop or Ballet? Hip Hop
On time or late? On time
Loud or Quiet? Loud
Running or Walking? Running
Save Money or Spend Money? Save Money
Bus Driver or Bus Rider? Bus Driver
Problem Solver or Problem Maker? Problem Solver
Extrovert or Introvert? Extrovert
Call or Text? Text
Insta or Snap? Insta
City or Country? City
Stay Home or Go Out? Go Out
Hawaii or Alaska? Hawaii
Book or Movie? Book
What words do you live by? “Everything happens for a reason.”
What or who makes you laugh the most? My friends and my family
How would your friends describe you? Silly, kind, and optimistic
What is your favorite dance style? Jazz or Contemporary
What hobbies do you have outside of dance? Photography and writing
Other than necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without? Dance 🙂
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pesto Pasta
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Boston or NYC
What is your biggest fear? Sharks
What is your favorite Holiday? Christmas
What is your biggest pet peeve? Clapping at the end of movies
Is there a fun fact about you that people might find surprising? My grandma has an alpaca farm!
What is your True Color Personality Style? I got blue which means I value harmony, compassion, and helping other people. This sounds a lot like me because I think it’s important to be positive and to think about others.
Who is your idol? My idol is my mom. She is funny, kind, smart, and my best friend. She has instilled in me my “go with the flow” attitude about life, which has made me a better person and friend. She also always encourages me to stick up for myself and advocate for myself and others. My mom is there supporting me everywhere I go, from dance recitals to school events. She is the kind of person I aspire to be.
Why do you love to dance? When I’m dancing, it is like the rest of the world disappears. It doesn’t matter if I had a long day at school or I’m in a bad mood, when I dance all the negative emotions go away. Dance is a lot of work, but that is part of the reason why I love it. When you work hard on a trick for months, it’s so rewarding when you finally get it. So many dancers have inspired me both inside and outside of the studio and I hope to pass that on to someone one day.
What is your proudest accomplishment & why? This year I saved up enough to do a solo and go to a dance convention. I was really proud of myself for getting a job, saving money, and applying it to dance. It felt good to be independent and when I was performing it made me even happier because I felt like I did it myself.
What goals are you working on right now (in both dance & life)? Right now I’m working on teaching. I tutor a few kids in math, but I would love to teach more. It’s an interesting challenge to take information and teach it in a way that makes more sense to a kid. This year I also taught ballet to a little girl. This was a fun experience because it was my first time teaching and I taught the girl a dance that she performed for her family. I can’t wait for next year to assistant teach a hip hop class at my studio. I really hope to get to teach my own class one day!
Tell us about a difficult situation in your life and how you got through it. What did you learn? A: Last year my dog, who is older, was really sick and we thought he was going to die. This was really hard for me and my brother because he was our first pet and we have had him for 11+ years. Luckily, he got better and is still alive, but during that time I learned to appreciate the things you have every day and never take life for granted..
What is the most daring thing you’ve ever done? This year was also my third year going to NUVO dance convention in February. I decided to compete an improv solo this year, which meant I would not know the song I was dancing to. I would just have to improvise my dance once I got on stage. It was really scary to be surrounded by all these amazing dancers who had been practicing their solos for months, when I didn’t even know my dance! It was also nerve-wracking to be performing in front of judges who had choreographed for famous dancers and TV shows, but I got on stage and did it! I was so proud of myself and it ended up being so awesome!
If you’ve been to ADTC, what is your favorite dance camp memory & why? One of my favorite dance camp memories was taking a drill team dance class. It was a style I had never tried before, so it was hard, but super fun! One of my favorite parts about camp is getting to try new styles like African dance, Irish step, partner dancing, or even breakdancing!
What is your A.D.T.C. Superpower? My A.D.T.C. Superpower is I’m an adventurer. I love trying new things and meeting new people at home and at camp. If you never challenge yourself, you will never grow! Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone, but who knows? Maybe you will find something you love!
What do you want other girls to learn from reading your #ADTCidol bio & story? I want to inspire the other girls that read my story to not to be afraid to try new things. Whether it is a sport you’ve never tried, or even just making a new friend, you should always go out and expand your horizons. Every new experience is a chance for you to learn something and be a better person!
Hone your jazz dance technique in this 5-day Spring Break Dance Camp for intermediate/advanced dancers! You’ll have 90 minutes of live instruction/discussion with our world class dance instructors + 30 minutes of self-paced practice per-day.
Dance with a real Radio City Rockette & Broadway Star each week! In this ongoing class, experienced dancers will hone the wide variety of techniques & creative expression in contemporary dance. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
Dance with a real Radio City Rockette & Broadway Star each week! In this ongoing class for beginners, dancers explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
Hone your technique in this 5-day Spring Break Dance Camp for intermediate/advanced dancers! You’ll have 90 minutes of live instruction/discussion with our world class dance instructors + 30 minutes of self-paced practice per-day.
The perfect home-based jazz dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based hip hop dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based contemporary dance camp for all levels! This is a multi-day course that meets one night per-week for four or five weeks.
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our jazz & traditional ballet technique while dancing to an upbeat, popular song in this challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance styles in a highly energetic, challenging & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for intermediate-advanced dancers! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll hone our technique & explore creative expression in this 1-hr class while energizing movement with emotion. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based jazz dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We layer jazz style over traditional ballet technique & dance to upbeat, popular songs in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based hip hop dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore a mix of street dance and hip hop foundations in a highly energetic & fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!
The perfect home-based contemporary dance class for beginners! This is an open class and does not require a longer commitment. Drop-in anytime! We’ll explore the fundamentals & wide variety of techniques in contemporary dance in this fun 1-hr class. Fresh technique & choreography every time we meet!