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What do you like to do outside of dancing?
Outside of dancing I really enjoy cooking and exploring new places to eat. I love traveling, working out and getting outside with friends and my dog.
What personal accomplishment are you most proud of?
A personal accomplishment I am proud of is competing in my first CrossFit competition and placing third.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about your favorite furry friends…
I have a dog named Ellie. She's a two years old border collie and cattle dog mix. I got her right as the pandemic was starting, and she's energetic, cuddly, and loves to run.
What is one goal you'd like to accomplish during your life?
One goal I'd like to accomplish during my life is to do a big European trip for a month or two.
What do you like most about being a member of the Gold Rush?
I really like being a member of the Gold Rush because I've made so many wonderful new friends and I love learning from so many different and talented choreographers.
Who is YOUR biggest cheerleader?
My biggest cheerleaders are my family, friends, and community. I feel so lucky that everyone in my life has been really supportive of my dance career.
Tell us about your journey of becoming a Gold Rush cheerleader.
I've wanted to become a Gold Rush cheerleader since I was in high school. I was planning on trying out right after I graduated from college in December 2019 for the 2020 team, but as you may expect my journey to becoming a Gold Rush cheerleader was interrupted by the pandemic. Auditions were not held in 2020 and I tried my best to stay in dance shape while I waited the year until auditions happened in 2021. I'm so grateful to have made the team in 2021 and make it back for a second season this year.