2007.08 Luvabulls: Colleen's Personal Profile
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Age | Birthday:
24 | August 7
Hometown:
Chicago
Occupation:
Fashion Designer
Martial Status:
Single
College:
Illinois Institute of Art. I graduated in three years with a Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts.
Nicknames:
Col
Dance Experience:
I have been dancing since the age of three. I have studied jazz, ballet, lyrical, Pointe, and hip hop in a studio setting. My favorite styles being complete opposites hip hop and Pointe. Through high school I danced all four years on the pom squad as well as Orchesis my high school dance troupe. I was an officer for the dance troupe my senior year. As an officer we not only had to choreograph the show but do costumes, lighting, all the way down to the theme, it was a major production each year.
In college I did not have a dance team, so I tried out for the Chicago Rush the AFL. I danced on the Adrenaline Rush for three years. My last year I was fortunate enough to go to the Arena Bowl in Las Vegas where the Chicago Rush took home the Championship. Currently this is my second year as a Chicago Luvabull!
Career Goal:
To be successful in Hollywood in all aspects of the business; modeling, acting, dancing, and having my own clothing line. To grow as a person as well as help others along the way.
Lifetime Goal:
To be happy and healthy and embrace every opportunity that comes my way. The road to success always takes an unexpected turn but I believe that is when you truly find your path. Stay focused while enjoying the present but looking forward to the future and to someday have my own beautiful family.
Three words that best describe me:
Ambitious, Loyal, and Passionate
Best advice/quote:
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
I am happiest when:
I am performing in front of an audience as well as helping others. It is such a rewarding feeling to know that you made a difference in someone’s life.
My claim to fame:
Being a Luvabull!!
Most unusual job:
Being a spokes model for a medical device company and having to walk on a treadmill all day.
Most people don’t know this about me:
I am an organizational freak!
My most embarrassing moment was:
When I fell at an on field rehearsal while the others girls danced around me and the audience laughed.
My passions are:
Dancing, designing and being creative, helping others
Favorite Food:
Italian
Favorite Movie:
Pretty Woman
Favorite book:
Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy
I stay at home to watch…
I am always on the go and don’t have much time for TV but I do catch Oprah and E every now and then late at night. I have to keep up to date with my fashion!
If I could vacation anywhere, I’d:
Go to Europe.
The person/people I most admire:
My parents for always believing in me and being very supportive of the decisions I make. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for them.
My proudest accomplishment to date is...
Being a part of the Chicago Luvabulls!!!
What is the best advice you could give to children?
Don’t let anyone hold you back from your dream, it is a freedom that no one can take from you. If the people around you do not support you be proactive and find people that will. There are always people out there that are willing to help someone just as they were once helped. Surround yourself with good people you are a product of your environment.
What is the best gift you ever received?
My first pair of Pointe shoes.
Name two people that you would want to have dinner with:
Madonna and Oprah to talk with them about there success and how they have maintained it.
What would you like to be doing in five years from now?
Still performing and on a TV show.
