Honeybees Spotlight: Wilneisha
By: Hornets.com | August 10, 2011

Hometown: New Orleans.
Year as a Honeybee: Second.

Previous dance experience:

I've been dancing since age 4! The very first dance I learned was Michael Jackson’s thriller video. I was captain on my high school’s dance team (Eleanor McMain Dancin’ Divas). I was a member of the Hornets’ Stingers for two years. I danced for Southeastern Louisiana University’s hip-hop dance team (Flip Side) for two years. I’ve also danced and choreographed for some dance groups around New Orleans.

What I love about being a Honeybee:

Dancing of course! I really love the fans! I’m always excited to entertain the fans at the games. They’re so passionate, which makes it easier for me to fulfill my duties as a Honeybee and easier to interact with them. Being a Honeybee is so much fun, but it also requires hard work and dedication and I love that! Most importantly, I love being able to represent the best dance team and organization in the NBA!

What I love about dancing:

I love to express myself through dancing. When I dance I feel free, as if nothing or no one matters and that’s a wonderful feeling to experience! It doesn’t matter if I’m happy, sad, angry, hungry, tired, etc. Dancing gives me the opportunity to forget all of my problems. I also love the fact that dancing helps keep me in shape, which is great. Dancing is not a hobby for me; it’s a passion of mine and a way to express my feelings through body movement. My motto in life is LIVE, LOVE and DANCE! I live by that every day!

What I love about New Orleans:

I was born and raised here! The culture here is unlike any other! The hospitality is wonderful in New Orleans. I love the food, the music, the events, EVERYTHING. I love riding the streetcar downtown. I love beignets and seafood. When it’s in season I try to eat crawfish at least twice a week, but if possible I'll eat it every day. New Orleans is a wonderful city, with wonderful people and I love it!

What I love to do when I’m not performing with the Honeybees:

Besides dancing, I love studying. I’m a nursing major, so studying is a big priority in my life. I love learning new things and studying helps me master what I’ve learned. Shopping is a hobby of mine too. I love shoes and earrings – it’s an obsession. I also love spending time with my friends and family, especially my adorable little sister. When I’m not doing any of that, I love to sleep.





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