Hi, I am 23 years old. I'm from Overland Park, Kansas and work in Marketing. I attended Loyola University of Chicago and my nickname is Baxter.

Dance experience

I have been dancing since I was 4 years old. My mom enrolled me in a tap and tumbling class and the rest was history. I have trained in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, lyrical and hip hop.

I was on my high school dance team, and spent three years on the Loyola University Chicago Dance team, dancing at men's basketball home games and other various events. This is my third year as a Luvabull, and my first year as a captain.

Lifetime goal

Spend time traveling the world for work or play, and to one day start a family.

Three words that describe me are

Driven, spontaneous, outgoing

Quote to live by

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."—Robert Frost

"If you want to make God laugh tell him your plans."—Folk Proverb.

My pet peeve

When people don't close bottle caps. I hate when shampoo bottles are left open or toothpaste doesn't have a cap on it.

My claim to fame is...

Being a Luvabull!

Most people don't know this about me...

I'm afraid of heights

Years on the squad

Three

Why I chose to be a Luvabull

I get to do something I love in front of sold out crowds; it's such a huge honor.

Favorite holiday

Christmas! I'm a Christmas carol junkie.

Favorite movie

Dirty Dancing

Best quality

I think my sense of humor; though there is a good chance I'm the only one that thinks I'm funny.

Book I'm reading now

1776—David McCullough

Favorite type of music

I love anything I can dance to.

How do friends see you (three words)

Engaging, caring, loyal

My proudest accomplishment to date is

Balancing all of my different responsibilities

What is the best gift you have ever received?

The love and support of my friends and family, they keep me sane. Thanks Mom!

Ideal job

I would love to run my own business some day.

Advice to young dancers

Love every second of it