(no subject)
basics:
+ name: Erika
+ age: 13..turning 14 in 17 days:)
+ location: Romeo, MI
+ siblings:My sister, Jessi who's 17
And my brother Halston, who's 9
+ if you have a job, what do you do? I babysit, and I work at a bakery, it's a lot of fun
+ hobbies ((besides dance)):I play soccer, volleyball, I cheerlead, and do gymnastics and track. I also do 4-H and work at VBS every summer. I'm outside a lot too.
+ name 3 interesting facts about yourself that DO NOT pertain to dance: I can roll my stomach lol, I use to have a pet pig, and I like to write poetry.
+ favorite food? I love cereal, I don't know why, but I can eat it anytime of the day, and it's easy to make.
+ favorite restaurant? I love Chili's
your dance life:
+ dance studio: Dancer's Image
+ who do you dance for: Myself
+ years dancing: 11 in 17 days
+ subjects studied: Ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, clogging, hip-hop, musical theatre
+ are you a competitive dancer? if so, put years competing: None, unfortunately
+ what are some achievements earned at a studio and/or at competition ((both individual and group acheivements)): My studio has won a lot of high gold and platinum awards at competitions. I haven't won any awards, but I had 2 solos in my hip hop dance this year to break dance
+ do you dance for your regular school?((college, high school, jr. high, etc.)): No
+ if you could improve anything about yourself dance-wise, what would it be? I would definately like to improve my fouettes, and my flexiblity
+ what is your favorite brand of dance gear? ((Capezio, Bloch, Leo, etc.)) I don't really dislike anything, but I love Capezio, and I just got a new pair of Sansha pointe shoes and I like them a lot too.
favorites:
+ female dancer: Sofiane Sylve
+ male dancer: Marcelo Gomes
+ dance movie((s)): Center Stage, Save the Last Dance, Chicago!!!
+ dance subject: I love ballet, I think that's what it's asking
+ dance competition: I don't compete, but the shirts that everyone brings back from my studio from Dupree are pretty sweet lol
+ live dance performance: I love Swan Lake, it's so elegant, and I love the energy of the Nutcracker
+ dance quote: "Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another."
+ best dance advice you’ve ever been given: Dance like no one is watching, my teacher told us that
+ do you have a favorite dance website? please share the link! I love http://www.discountdance.com
either or:
+ ballet or lyrical? Ballet
+ tap or jazz? Jazz
+ barre work or center work? Center work
+ hip-hop or modern?Hip-hop
+ the second before you perform, or the second the music stops?The second before you perform
+ group number or solo?Group number
+ right side or left side? ((some people prefer to do things on a particular side))I'm better at leaps with my right, but better at turns with my left
we're just curious! it's time to think!:
+ do you think dance is a sport?:Yes, dance is definately a sport. It is harder to do than any other sport I think, you have to have coordination, balance, and grace and while you're dancing make it look easy and smile at the audience. I come home with soars on my feet sometimes from a 6 hour day of straight classes, and I know that I've worked harder than any other sport that I've ever played. It takes hand and feet coordination together, and what other sport does.
+ what do you say to someone who looks at dancing as easy ((the “I could do that” attitude))? I ask them to try it, and I once showed some of my guy friends who were making smart remarks about dancing a combination for jazz and their jaws dropped. They haven't said anything since lol
+ what do you tell yourself to get over that “I can’t do this” hump? If I have trouble with something I usually ask my teacher to help me, or sometimes I'll stay after class when everyone was gone. She really helps me and I'm more confident, after that I just try my hardest and practice.
+ why do you dance?: I dance because it makes me feel like nothing else does. When I come home from a class all sweaty and tired it makes me happy because I know that I just got done with an even better class than the last. Dance is a rush, when I'm on stage I can't help but smile because it makes me so happy, and I don't get how people have to practice to smile on stage.
+ what is your favorite part of dance?: I love doing random combinations in class that my teachers come up with, it's challenging and I like the feeling when we get it just right
+ what is your least favorite part of dance?: It's not that I don't like it, but if I had to pick something that was at the bottom of my list, it would be barre work in ballet, although I love the music to it.
+ brag a little. what are some of the strongest points of your dancing?: I have very strong leaps. My teacher told me she could tell I was also in gymnastics because I get a lot of heighth on my leaps.
+ how did you start dancing?: My older sister was in dance, and my cousin is a professional dancer, it kind've runs in the family
+ how did you hear about im_fabulous?I was searching for dance in interests, and I liked this community the best
optional:
+ if you'd like, go ahead and post a few pictures of yourself dancing. go ahead and post your feet en pointe or just pointed, your extension, a favorite costume, etc. for some ideas! trust us when we say this… we are picture whores and LOVVVE to see pictures!! ((especially of our members…)) even if it’s just a picture of a famous dancer or a cool pose or something, let us see what you find beautiful or nifty! but seriously, have fun with it! We are a fun group of gals who all share the same passion that you do!
I don't have any of me, but after I learn how to scan I can post a couple, but here's one of my two best friends in ballet.
