Chenelle

Hometown: Bensalem, Pa

Number of years on the team: 2

How many years of dance experience do you have?
I have been dancing about 18 years.

What do you enjoy most about being a Sixers Dancer?
My favorite part about being a Sixers Dancer is performing. I love to be in front of a crowd.

What do you do when you aren't dancing?
I am going to school to be a math teacher. I hope to teach in a middle school one day.

What is something fans wouldn't expect to know about you?
I used to be Bert at Sesame Place and I was a little pageant queen when I was younger.

Who inspired you to become a Sixers Dancer?
I would say my mom. She put me into dancing lessons when I was 2 years old. My mom is the one that saw how much I really loved it and that I had a passion for it. She supported me 100% and always has been there for me.

What is one of your favorite Philly hotspots?
I really love to go down to Penn's Landing. It's really nice down there - very chill.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to sleep. I don't get enough of that, so that's my favorite thing to do when I have the time.

What is your most memorable experience as a Sixers Dancer?
I would have to say going into the playoffs. It was a whole lot of fun and it was just a different atmosphere from our regular games.


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