2 Year Veteran - 2011, 2012

Hometown: Denton, Texas

Occupation: Dance teacher and full time student.

Education: Working on a degree in General Studies with focuses in Marketing, Dance and Merchandising.

Hobbies: Spending time with my fiancé and family, shopping, and planning for my wedding!

Dance Background & Experience: I have taken dance since I was 5 years old. I took jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and tap while growing up. I was on my high school drill team for three years, where I was Captain my senior year. During college I served as Captain and Co-Captain of the University of North Texas Dancers. We performed at pep rallies, football games and basketball games.

Words to live by/favorite quote: Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Pslam 37:4

Five words that describe you: Joyful, hardworking, positive, dedicated, caring!

Favorites:

• Former Player: Emmitt Smith
• Movie: Girls Just Want To Have Fun and Pretty Woman
• DFW Area Restaurant: Mi Cocina
• Article of Clothing: My Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform!
• Phone App: Facebook and Twitter
• Cartoon Character: Nemo
• TV Show: The Bachelor/Bachelorette and The Vampire Diaries.
• Holiday: Christmas
• Song Right Now: "I Won’t Give Up" by Jason Mraz
• Workout: Dancing
• Meal: Mexican Food
• Hidden Talent: Popping my thumb out of its joint.
• Celebrity Idol: Reese Witherspoon

One thing most people would be surpised to learn is...I have never been upside-down on a roller coaster!

Dream Job: A professional dance team director and host of a tv show where I taste food all over America!

Dream Vacation Destination: A trip to Italy!

Why did you decide to audition for the DCC?: Growing up as a dancer, I always looked up to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. During high school I dreamed of becoming a DCC, but was not old enough to audition out of high school. I decided to audition for the North Texas Dancers where my director, Jennifer Jones Cloutier, was a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Our team had a very similar style to the DCC, and I was able to learn so much my three years dancing under her. After serving as Captain my third year, I knew I was ready to take a leap of faith and audition to be one of America’s Sweethearts!

What are some of your DCC highlights?: EVERYTHING! Being able to cheer for America’s Team is so rewarding on and off the field! We are blessed with once in a time opportunities that very few are able to experience. I was given the chance to travel on a USO tour last Christmas with our Show Group. It was my first trip out of the country, and I will never forget the people I met or the memories made with my teammates!

Advice for someone who dreams of becoming a DCC: Work hard, never give up and stay positive! Start taking dance classes now to expose yourself to new styles and teachers and learn something new from everyone you meet!

Accolades

• 2011 Rookie of the Year
• 2011 & 2012 Show Group
• 73rd & 75th USO Tours

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