What is your favorite book? Why? Anything John Grisham writes. You can always go back and read them. I still love Dr. Seuss books. My little sister and I read them all the time.

Who was your favorite teacher? Why? My favorite teacher was Trey Barber. He inspired me so much as a dancer and a person. He was more than a really good teacher, he was a good friend.

What are your hobbies? I love to go camping every year at Jackson, Wyoming. I also love to go horseback riding and wakeboarding.

How long have you been dancing? I started dancing when I was seven years old.

Why did you want to be a Jazz Dancer? I have always loved to watch the Jazz and I have always loved to dance. I am just lucky to get to do both.

What do you do to stay healthy – inside and out? I take Body Combat classes and workout at the gym. I never drink soda pop or anything with carbonation. I love to drink water.

Where were you born and raised? Born in SLC, raised in Bountiful.

Where did you go to high school? Woods Cross High School

Do you have a job outside of being a Jazz Dancer? What is it? I am a dance instructor at two dance studios. I also take care of an elder couple in their home.

What do you want to do after your Jazz Dancer career is finished? I want to finish school and start my own business.

What’s the best advice you ever received? "Everyday brings a chance to live free of regret and with as much joy, fun and laughter as you can stand" -- Oprah Winfrey

What has been your most embarrassing moment as a Dancer? My first year trying out for the Jazz I was doing back-handsprings and ran over a girl. We both fell right in front of the judges.

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