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Feb 26 2009 1:03PM
  • Name: Laura
  • Occupation: Dancer/student
  • Quote to live by: You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try
  • What are your hobbies?: Dancing, surfing, running, eating great food, flying, traveling, art, learning, reading, adventures, swimming…anything that involves being active or trying to help Earth
  • What book are you reading now?: The Bible
  • What is your alma mater? (College): Miami Dade College
  • What is your background/nationality?: Colombian
  • What is your best quality?: I love to make people smile and am very caring about Earth
  • What is your biggest pet peeve?: When I have to repeat myself a hundred times
  • What is your dream vacation?: On an island enjoying nature and surfing or going to another country to learn about the culture
  • What is your favorite food?: Sushi, shrimp, meat…but if you know me, you know I cannot live without sour candy or lemon; I love anything sour
  • What is your favorite holiday?: New Year’s, just because it’s fun to start a new year
  • What is your favorite movie?: So many good movies! My favorites are Man on Fire, Scarface, Kill Bill, Shawshank Redemption
  • What is your favorite song?: Too many: I love music; I don’t have one specific song
  • What is your favorite type of music?: Music is a part of me; I love hip-hop, reggae, soul, jazz , the blues—even pop and house. I can listen to anything, but I just love when the music has real smart lyrics or I can jam to it
  • What place would you like to visit?: Greece or the Tasmania island in Australia
  • Why did you choose to be a Miami HEAT Dancer?: I love to perform and to be a part of such an amazing team
  • Years on the Squad: Rookie
  • Aside from dancing, my ideal job would be: Environmentalist
  • Birthday: September 7
  • Complete this sentence "10 years ago I was ...": Dancing flamenco, tap, jazz, and ballet
  • Describe yourself in three words or less?: Peaceful, open minded, optimistic
  • Do you have any nicknames? If so, what?: Lori or earthy
  • During the off season I ...: Work out , dance, run, and relax
  • Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • How would you describe your style of dress?: Beachy/ hippish/vintage
  • If you looked in my trunk you would find: Books, shoes, a lot of beach stuff
  • In five years I see myself ...: Happy with life and my career
  • My advice to young dancers: Never give up or let yourself be put down by others; keep trying— you never know what can happen if you give it your all
  • My dance icon is: Michael Jackson
  • My friends would characterize me as: Very adventurous and willing to do just about anything
  • People would never believe that I accomplished: So much at such a young age and never gave up
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