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THE 2011-12 ENSEMBLE DANCE TEAM
AIMEE
Likes bunnies, skiing, drawing, dance, family. Dislikes spiders, chocolate and skunks. Favorite TV show is So Random. Favorite movie is Star Trek 4. Favorite style of dance is Lyrical. Favorite Dance Carousel dance is "Rawhide". Plays the flute, loves peanut butter, dogs and rock climbing.
ALEX
I like fuzzy socks, nail polish, bread, and winter. I don't like the color red, wearing ballet flats, or haunted houses. My favorite movies are 500 Days of Summer, Toy Story 3, and Horrible Bosses. My favorite styles of dance are contemporary and musical theatre. My favorite DC dances are Blackberry and The Godfather.
CLAUDIA
Likes Twix, running, sleeping, music, the beach, and yellow. Favorite movies: The Proposal, Finding Nemo, and Napolean Dynamite. Favorite TV shows: Modern Family and So You Think You Can Dance. "The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes but in liking what one does." Favorite dance styles are Tap and Contemporary. Favorite DC dances are "Istanbul" and "Heck I'd go". Favorite ensemble moment was when "Blackberry" won Odyssey award. I crave the stage and love expressing myself through dance.
ERIN
Likes dance, reading, and tennis. Dislikes math, social studies, and throwing up. Favorite movies: Mamma Mia, The Proposal, The Help. Favorite TV shows: Pretty Little Liars, Dance Moms, Modern Family. "The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare." Favorite dance styles are tap and musical theatre. Favorite DC dances are "River of Dreams", and "Doctors Orders". When we fell all over each other in Hunting Wabbits was one of my favorite ensemble moments. I want to work hard at standing out and performing bigger better turns. I love dancing because I love the feeling of accomplishing something I have been working hard on. I can 't wait for this year!
GABI
Likes dancing, singing, piano, coffee, weekends, salad, nail polish, movies, Taylor Swift, field hockey, art, grapes, sweatpants and texting! Favorite Movie: Dear John. Favorite TV show: Keeping up with the Karadashians. "Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end." Favorite dance style is contemporary and musical theatre. "Closing Time" and "Desperate for a Dog" are my favorite DC dances. Favorite ensemble moment during Hunting Wabbits rehearsal and we all fell on each other and collapsed! Dance is my passion! I am really excited for this year. I'm already really focused and have high hopes for this season.
GRACE
Likes reading, writing, drawing, chocolate and of course, DANCE. Dislikes power outages and rodents. Favorite movies are the Harry Potter movies. Favorite style of dance is Lyrical. Favorite Dance Carousel dance is "American Pie". Enjoys violin and swimming.
JENNA
Likes rainy weather, watching movies, playing guitar, and good days. Dislikes most meats, insects, and awkward moments. Favorite TV shows: Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, and So you think you can Dance. Favorite style of dance is Contemporary. Favorite dance is "Heck, I'd go" and "Desperate for a dog". Favorite ensemble moment was Rawhide pump up sessions and the horse circle. I dance because it has been a part of my life since I was 2 and I really enjoy it. It is a great form of exercise and I love the team!
ISABEL
Likes chocolate, Abercrombie, traveling and Disney. Dislikes rodents, snakes, horror movies, the dark and strangers. Favorite TV shows are Glee, Modern Family and Friends. Favorite movies are Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean and all Disney movies. "Every story has an ending, but in life every ending has a new beginning." Favorite styles of dance are Contemporary and Musical Theater/Jazz. Favorite moment was when "Apply Directly to the Hips" won the Odyssey Award. Loves puppies, kitties, the ocean and can say the alphabet backwards in under eight seconds. Loves super heroes and all things Marvel.
JULIE
I love DANCING, puppies, CANDY, bouncing/flipping on my Trampoline, and just hanging with my friends! Dislikes Snakes! Favorite TV shows: Dance Moms, Pretty Little Liars, and Modern Family. Favorite Movie is Footloose. "Never Give Up." I love all styles of dance. Favorite DC dances are Apply Directly to the Hips, Psycho, Hunting Wabbits, Crazy Train, and many more. Winning Odyssey award for "Apply Directly to the Hips " was one of my favorite moments. One thing I fear is tripping on stage and not performing as well as we want to. I dance because I love to have something that I am committed to and I love exploring new dance styles. I want to be very good someday.
KATIE
Likes chocolate, summer, beach, dance, Savannah, steak, rainy days, milk, exercising and the scavenger hunt. Dislikes yogurt, cranberry juice, twizzlers, halloween, scary movies, car alarms, birds, and chinese food. Favorite movies: Little Mermaid, and 50 First Dates. Favorite TV show is Dance Moms. "Ewww Boys, gross". Favorite style of dance is Tap. Rawhide and Where ever you will go are my favorite DC dances. My favorite moment was our Rahide 40 minute pump-up before going on stage for the dance on at nationals. I dance because I love it and want to grow as a dancer and I love spending time with everyone. I also like long walks on the beach with Savannah.
KELLY
Likes music, dance, reading, the color blue, big sweatshirts, earrings and hot chocolate. Dislikes roller coasters, running and cats. Favorite movie is Halloween Town. "Regret nothing, but learn from your mistakes." Favorite style of dance is Lyrical. Favorite Dance Carousel dance is "Ink Across the Page." Favorite holiday is Halloween.
LAUREN
Likes dance, Cape Cod, sweatshirts, nail polish. Dislikes Boyz, halloweeen, inch worms, and snow. Favorite movie: The Proposal. Favorite TV show: New Girl. "See you in the formation". Jazz is my favorite dance style. The Godfather was my favorite DC dance. I am not graduating on purpose so I can come back next year. Is that OK?
LIZ
I love to dance, play basketball and I dislike spiders and dark alleys. Favorite TV show is X Factor. Favorite Movie is The Titantic. "If your lucky enough to be different, don't ever change". Favorite dance styles are Tap, musical theatre, and jazz. Favorite dance is "Heck, I'd go". My favorite moment was my first time on stage being in Ensemble performing "No Tengo Dinero." I love to dance because I love it and it is a great way to express myself. Also, it is a great way to relieve stress.
LIZA
I love dancing, playing soccer, spending time with friends and family and going to the beach. My favorite movies are all the Harry Potter series and my favorite TV show is Glee. "Nothing is ever hard, just challenging." I enjoy all styles of dance, but my favorites are jazz and lyrical. My favorite Dance Carousel dance ever was "Barry, Gary, and Larry's Fabulous Hair Emporium". My favorite ensemble moment was performing onstage at my first dance competition. I have been dancing my whole life, and it is the one activity that allows me to use both my athletic and and creative abilities. I can't wait for another great season of Ensemble.
MADISON
MARGARET
I enjoy dancing, running and singing. I don't like basketball, science or blueberries. Favorite movie is The Notebook. Favorite TV show is Say Yes to the Dress. "Don't Worry, Be Happy". Lyrical, contemporary, and jazz are my favorite dance styles. Favorite ensemble moment is getting pumped up before going on stage. Dance makes me happy and it's so much fun. I can't imagine life without it.
MELISSA
Likes ice cream, music, and movies. Dislikes spiders and gossip. Favorite Movie is The Notebook. "If you live to be 100, I want to live to be 100 minus 1 day so I never live without you." Favorite dance style is Contemporary. Favorite DC dance ever is "Psycho". Favorite ensemble moment was winning Judges Choice last year with OZ. I love to dance because dancers tell a story without words. It's up to the audience to fill in the blanks as they see fit.
MOLLY
Likes summer, dancing, french braiding, and scary movies. Dislikes salads, mondays, and gym! Favorite TV shows: Dance Moms, Keeping with the Karadashians, The Office, and Modern Family. Favorite movies: Titantic, Grown ups, The Notebook, Forrest Gump. "Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." Love Jazz and Lyrical. Favorite ensemble moment is when "Yellow Brick Road Rage" won judges choice award. Once you start dancing you just can't stop. I love it! Also, it is impossible for me to go cross eyed!
NIKKI
Likes: Dance and Christmas. Dislikes: Throw up, waking up before 10 am. Favorite TV show: Fantasy Factory, Now Girl, Gossip Girl, The Office, Jersey Shore. Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids. "Everything happens for a reason." Jazz is my favorite dance style. Favorite DC dance was "The Godfather". My favorite ensemble moment was when shipwrecked won the entertainment challenge and when Tess dropped her nudo in the toilet.
RACHAEL
Likes cats, pink, turtles, sparkles, ice cream, singing, the beach, and DANCING! Dislikes homework, horseback riding, Thanksgiving, snow, geometry, tomatoes, and rude people. My favorite movies are Bridesmaids, Get Smart, and Avatar. Favorite TV show is Dance Moms. "Live for today because tomorrow's not promised". The Curse is my favorite DC dance. Favorite style of dance is Modern. My favorite ensemble moment was Making the Team!!! I dance because I love it and it makes me happy. I'm very excited to be a part of this team and looking forward to a great year!
ROSE
I like Math and LOVE chocolate. I dislike heights. My favorite move is "The Help". My favorite tv shows are "Modern Family" and "Toddlers and Tiaras". "Never say Never". Hibernatin, Apply Directly to the hips, and Psycho. Favorite ensemble moment was when "Apply directory to the hips" won Odyssey!! I dance because I like to perform on stage and work hard. My greatest fear is the possible double competition!
SAVANNAH
Likes Italy,Terry's chocolate chip pancakes, everything bagels, tortellini, Disney movie nights, sleep, Irish Pub music, carrying a lot of shopping bags, running , eating, hiccups, and when my foot falls asleep. Dislikes fishing line, displeasure, hanging up costumes, going up escalators, glitter, slides, spiders, alarm clocks and blue pens. "Follow your compass." Favorite style is contemporary. River of Dreams is my favorite dance. I dance because I love how when you move it makes you feel good. I love performing on stage. ENSEMBLE gives you a sense of belonging because we are a family.
SOPHIA
Likes zebras, lemons, desserts and TV. Dislikes spiders, watermelon seeds and yard sales. Favorite TV show is Dance Moms! Favorite style of dance is Tap. Favorite Dance Carousel dance is "The Curse".
SOPHIA
I love Christmas, scary movies, and fried dough. I don't like chocolate. Favorite Movie is "Mamma Mia". Favorite TV show is Modern Family. "Everything happens for a reason." Musical theatre and modern dance are my favorite dance styles. "Desperate for a Dog" was my favorite ensemble dance. My favorite ensemble moment is waking up early and going to competitions and long Saturday rehearsals. I want to improve my technique and increase my flexibility. I have no fears for this season. I am just super EXCITED for EVERYTHING!
EMMA
Likes DANCE, shopping, reading, hot chocolate and UGG boots. Dislikes spiders, rodents, peanut butter and mean people. Favorite TV shows are Dance Moms and Project Runway. Favorite movie is Yours, Mine, and Ours. "Shoot for the moon - even if you miss you'll land upon the stars." Favorite styles of dance are Musical Theater and Lyrical. Favorite Dance Carousel dance is "Down and Out in Beverly Hills." Favorite color is magenta and I LOVE DANCE!
ERIN
Likes moon bounces, roller coasters, scary movies, and thunderstorms. Dislikes cats, clowns, doctors, shots, and peanut butter. Favorite movies: The Hangover and all Disney movies. Favorite TV Shows: Dance Moms and So you think you can dance. "Just keep swimming". Favorite dance styles are musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary. Favorite DC dances are "Heck, I'd go" and "Desperate for a Dog". Favorite ensemble moment was when I broke my rawhide horse on stage at nationals! I dance because I love it! and it gives me a sense of belonging. Also, I hate when my food touches.
ERIN
I like cheerleading and food. I hate tuna!. Project Runway is my favorite TV show. Elf is my favorite movie. My favorite dance carousel dance was The Dummy Song. Favorite ensemble moment was dancing "Foreclosure" for the last time in Sturbridge. I love to perform and entertain the crowd. My greatest fear this year is Hope outshining my humor! Also, I love shoes. Thank you Tim and Michelle for being such a positive influence in my life! I even wrote my college essay about dance!
GRACE
Likes music, reading, writing, dance, and spending time with friends and family. Dislikes clowns, hospitals, school, and when my food touches. Favorite movie: The Cat In The Hat. Favorite TV show: Keeping up with the Karadashians. "To be awake is to be alive". Lyrical and modern are my favorite dance styles. The Curse is my favorite dance carousel dance. Favorite ensemble moment was during practice for the French movie when Savannah put 2 legs in 1 pant leg. I am passionate about dance, I enjoy it and it let's me express myself. Also, I love the people and the environment it surrounds me with. Also, I love COFFEE, even though Michelle won't let me have it.
HOPE
Likes dogs, painting, elephants, candy, pandas, sailing, swimming, roller coasters, pinkberry, singing, skiing, hot chocolate, ice cream, DANCE. Dislikes spiders. Favorite movies are Stick It and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Favorite TV show is Dance Moms. "Dance like no one is watching." Favorite styles of dance are Lyrical and Musical Theater. Favorite Dance Carousel dance is "Foreclosure". Loves peace signs, smiley faces, hearts and stars.
