Occupation:High School Magnet Dance Teacher, Artistic Director of The Addiction Dance Company, Director of the MNW Golden Girls, Assistant Choreographer of the Miami Heat Dancers
Quote to live by:"Excuses are tools of the weak, used by the incompetent to build monuments of nothing. Those who use them, seldom amount to ANYTHING" Also, “NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER"
What are your hobbies?:My hobbies include sneaker shopping, bag shopping, and window shopping
What book are you reading now?:The Bible
What is your alma mater? (College):The Florida State University (c/o 2001)
What is your background/nationality?:African American
What is your best quality?:My best quality is my smile
What is your biggest pet peeve?:My pet peeves are sensitive people, lazy people, people who don't use common sense, and men who wear Reeboks and/or dirty sneakers!!!
What is your dream vacation?:My dream vacation is a week of complete relaxation. No students, no rehearsals, no performances...just rest!
What is your favorite food?: Pizza and SOUL FOOD! Fried chicken, baked chicken, yellow rice, pigeon peas and rice, collard greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie etc....
What is your favorite holiday?:Thanksgiving because every six years, my b-day is on Thanksgiving day. Plus I love to eat!!!
What is your favorite movie?:My favorite movie of all time is none other than Coming To America
What is your favorite song?:I don't have a favorite song right now, there are just too many to choose from. Besides, they don't make music like they used to!!!
What is your favorite type of music?:R&B, Neo Soul
What place would you like to visit?:I would like to visit Hawaii
Why did you choose to be a Miami HEAT Dancer?:I chose to become a Heat dancer because I wanted to share my gift and passion for dance with the world
Years on the Squad:7
Aside from dancing, my ideal job would be: A professional shopper and/or a stylist to the stars
Birthday:November 23
Complete this sentence "10 years ago I was ...": 18 years old and studying at the Alvin Ailey Summer Dance Intensive in New York
Describe yourself in three words or less?:Blunt, Multi-talented, Unpredictable
Do you have any nicknames? If so, what?:Black, Chocolate, Dominicana!
During the off season I ...: Is there even such a thing???????
Hometown:Miami, Florida by way of Liberty City
How would you describe your style of dress?:Crazy, Sexy, Cool. My style of dress varies depending on my mood, but most of the time you'll catch me in jeans and sneakers or sweats. Oh, and I LOVE bright colors; they compliment my personality.
If you looked in my trunk you would find:a gas can, folders, costumes and an umbrella ella ella!
In five years I see myself ...: Married with children (twins) and running/directing my studio
Most memorable moment as a HEAT Dancer: My most memorable moment was when we traveled to Brazil and witnessed the ninth wonder of the world
My advice to young dancers: Never let anyone discourage you from your dream. Live for yourself and not for the happiness of others. Dance like no one is watching and approach every performance as if it’s your last
My dance icon is:Me because I pride myself on being a trailblazer. I'm constantly learning new styles and ideas so that I will one day be that dancer for others to look up to.
My friends would characterize me as:An extremely honest and giving person
People would never believe that I accomplished: People would never believe that I was named "Rookie" Teacher of the Year for the Region 3 school district and runner-up for the entire Miami-Dade County Public Schools district
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