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“I would describe myself as ambitious, passionate and artistic.”
Aside from dancing, my ideal job would be: Dance is the only thing I know...I love what I do, and I can honestly say this is exactly what I am destined to do. I feel very passionate about the art of dance. It is an incredible journey!
Birthday: April 5th (ARIES)
Do you have any nicknames? If so, what?: Susy Q
Hometown: The M. I. A
How would you describe your style of dress?: trendy yet urban... very much like a Hippie...colors/bracelets and necklaces!
If you looked in my trunk you would find: Shoes, magazines, water bottles, and Cd's! (in other words...a huge mess)
Most memorable moment as a HEAT Dancer? (for the veterans): when I walk in the arena and I hear fans whisper to the person next to them..."Oh wow...look she's a Heat Dancer" what gets me every time is when they ask, "can I have your autograph?" Every time I hear this... I can’t believe they are talking to me!!!
My advice to young dancers: Nothing is easy...all it takes is the willingness to make it happen. It is in the reach of anyone who wants to achieve it. It is a tough journey, but it is not impossible... and it is all worthwhile at the end. Remember "He who does not climb the mountain, cannot see the view."
My dance icon is: Robert Battle...a choreographer from NYC, that I had the pleasure working with - and an amazing artist who I look up to. He is a creative mind with an amazing soul.
My friends would characterize me as: a person who never gives up...who pursues her dreams no matter how many turns it takes to get on the right path.
Name: Susie
Occupation: School dance teacher and entertainer for the television industry
Quote to live by: "Being creative is not a once-in-a while sort of thing. Being creative is an everyday thing, a job with its own routines" Twyla Tharp
What are your hobbies?: Cooking, making scrapbooks & earrings...I love creating!
What book are you reading now?: Awakening the Buddha within by: Lama Surya Das
What is your alma mater? (college): New World School of the Arts/ University of Florida
What is your background/nationality?: Hispanic..... CUBAN
What is your best quality?: my Heart. I do all that I can for the people I love and care for!
What is your biggest pet peeve?: People who chew with their mouth open
What is your dream vacation?: laying on a hammock...swaying side to side while listening to the waves crash against the shore. (now that’s what I call relaxing!)
What is your favorite food?: Chicken Quesadillas
What is your favorite holiday?: Thanksgiving. A time where a family can sit together and just be together... sometimes life can be very hectic and sitting at the same table is something that can't happen everyday...
What is your favorite movie?: Casablanca and anything from Alfread Hitchock... I love black and white films!!
What is your favorite song?: Lunatico by Gotan Project ( Tango)
What is your favorite type of music?: Classic Jazz mostly Frank Sinatra & urban hip type music ( Buddhabar)
What place would you like to visit?: Egypt. I would love to see and be in a place where so much history took place.
Why did you choose to be a Miami HEAT Dancer?: The rush of going out there on the court and having the chance to express myself and show people who I truly am... it is a feeling in which I cannot describe. It 's what I love and live for!
Years on the Squad: 5 years!!
“10 years ago I was 13 and started playing the piano.”
(Poster Photos courtesy of Brad Tuckman)
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