MEET
LINDSAY
About
- Hometown: Happy Valley, OR
- Occupation: Fitness Instructor
- Quote I live by: "Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: It's hard to pick just one, but Dexter is an all-time favorite!
- Favorite thing about Portland: The huge variety of restaurants
- I can't life without: Family, pasta, my cell phone.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Beyonce, because she's a somewhat private celebrity and I have so many questions about her life! Plus, maybe a little bit of her fierceness would rub off on me. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world.
MEET
NATALIE
About
- Hometown: Walla Walla, WA
- Occupation: Professional dance, indoor cycling instructor, hairstylist.
- Quote I live by: "Whatever will be , will be."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Space Jam and Game of Thrones
- Favorite thing about Portland: The food!
- I can't life without: My cats, family and Hot Cheetos.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Micheal Jackson or prince ! They have always inspired me as an artist. - If money were no object, I would:
Move to Australia.
MEET
ALEXIS
About
- Hometown: Portland, OR
- Occupation: Student
- Quote I live by: "Be willing to go all out, in pursuit of your dream. Ultimately it will pay off. You are more powerful than you think you are."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: The Office, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Singin' in the Rain.
- Favorite thing about Portland: The food!
- I can't life without: My family, my dog, and dance.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Audrey Hepburn because she was in my favorite movie and because I would love to hear about all the work she did with UNICEF. - If money were no object, I would:
Go on a wicked shopping spree or buy unlimited dance classes.
MEET
ANNA
About
- Hometown: Tigard, OR
- Occupation: Project Coordinator
- Quote I live by: "Forget regret, or life is yours to miss." —RENT
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Friends
- Favorite thing about Portland: The food!
- I can't life without: Family, Friends, and my dog, Phoebe!
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
I'd pick Kevin Hart or John Mulaney since they are my favorite comedians! Dinner would be hilarious with either of them! - If money were no object, I would:
I'd travel the world! So many of my favorite experiences have been abroad and I'm absolutely hooked on the adventure of learning about each city and meeting new people! It's almost as exciting as Blazer games!
MEET
DEBI
About
- Hometown: Portland, OR
- Occupation: Financial Analyst
- Quote I live by: "The harder I work, the luckier I get."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: How I Met Your Mother
- Favorite thing about Portland: Summers!
- I can't life without: Family, dance, ice cream.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Justin Timberlake—Do I really need to explain? :) - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world.
MEET
EMMY
About
- Hometown: Niagra Falls, Canada
- Occupation: Recruiting Manager
- Quote I live by: "Life's too short to focus on what doesn't make you happy."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Survivor—I'm a HUGE Survivor nerd and have watched every episode since it first premiered when I was 7 years old!
- Favorite thing about Portland: Exploring unique restaurants & breweries to hiking nearby trails to even catching a Blazer game. Whenever I have friends or family visit from home they are blown away by the jam packed activities schedule I have for them!
- I can't life without: My pup Murphy, my Apple watch, my Hydro Flask water bottle.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Ellen DeGeneres! She is absolutely hilarious, has such a kind heart & loves to dance as much as I do! - If money were no object, I would:
Have constant DIY projects brewing! I'm obsessed with interior design & decorating—If I could buy and flip homes with fresh modern designs that would be a dream.
MEET
ERIKA
About
- Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
- Occupation: Dance Instructor
- Quote I live by: "Clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Below Deck, Harry Potter, LOTR, The entire Food Network.
- Favorite thing about Portland: Portland is such a beautiful city. I think the people are genuine, and generous. I’m a foodie and I love trying new things. Portland has so many fun restaurants. I love the Blazers of course. Basketball season makes the rainy months far more talerable.
- I can't life without: My Family, my friends, and my cat.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Audrey Hepburn. She is one figure that inspired me to dance. I love that she wanted to put smiles on peoples faces, and helped out those in need. That’s all I want to do in this life. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world helping out communities. Learn from other cultures. I’d help programs that clean up the ocean. Any body of water at that because I love swimming and aquatics and want our future generations to enjoy what we have now.
MEET
JACKIE
About
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Occupation: High School Art Teacher
- Quote I live by: "Have courage, be kind."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Sherlock.
- Favorite thing about Portland: All of the AMAZING food!
- I can't life without: My family, my sphynx kitty Drax, and sushi.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Jennifer Lawrence because I feel like it would be such an entertaining time. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world and experience different cultures and tour art museums all over the world.
MEET
JENNY
About
- Hometown: Spokane, WA
- Occupation: Fitness Instructor/SkinCare Consultant
- Quote I live by: "You are exactly where you need to be right now in this moment, so just enjoy the journey"
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: The Bachelor / Bachelorette.
- Favorite thing about Portland: The laid-back welcoming vibe, the restaurants, and the BLAZERS!
- I can't life without: Cell phone (face-timing with my family), coffee, and Barre3.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Beyonce...because...Beyonce! - If money were no object, I would:
Travel around the entire world...FOREVER.
MEET
KAILA
About
- Hometown: Eugene, OR
- Occupation: Dance and Cheerleading instructor
- Quote I live by: "The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." —Helen Keller
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: The Big Bang Theory and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
- Favorite thing about Portland: I love hiking! We are so lucky to be surrounded by some of the most magnificent hikes here in the Pacific Northwest. And of course, I love trying all the different food carts around the city!
- I can't life without: Family, Ice Cream, and Chapstick!
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
I would have to choose Kristen Bell. I don't think we'd stop laughing all evening. She stands for what she believes in, reaches out to those in need, and tries to bring happiness into the lives of others. She would be so much fun to have dinner with! Also, we may end up at karaoke after dinner. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world! There to so much to learn from other countries and cultures. From jungles to cities, I'd love to explore it all and of course try all the food!
MEET
KARAMA
About
- Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
- Occupation: Front Desk Agent
- Quote I live by: "YOLO!"
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Criminal minds.
- Favorite thing about Portland: Diversity.
- I can't life without: iPhone, my bed, WiFi
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Beyonce because she is a strong representation of a powerful woman. A true feminist icon. - If money were no object, I would:
Move to a remote island.
MEET
KIMBY
About
- Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
- Occupation: Physical Therapy Aide
- Quote I live by: "Be grateful for what you have and work for what you want."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Friends.
- Favorite thing about Portland: Portland is a place for everyone, offering both city life and outdoor adventures.
- I can't life without: Family, Chick-Fil-A, and chili flakes.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Jennifer Aniston because she is perfect and seems so nice! I would also love to talk to her about her time on Friends. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel and explore different places that I have never been before.
MEET
MARIA
About
- Hometown: Vancouver, WA
- Occupation: Commercial Loan Officer
- Quote I live by: "Let all that you do be done in love."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
- Favorite thing about Portland: All the amazing food.
- I can't life without: Family, pasta, my cell phone.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Beyonce, because she's a somewhat private celebrity and I have so many questions about her life! Plus, maybe a little bit of her fierceness would rub off on me. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world.
MEET
MEG
About
- Hometown: Alicante, Spain / West Linn, OR
- Occupation: Sr. Administrative Assistant
- Quote I live by: "Start each day with a grateful heart."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: This is Us / Friends are my favorite TV shows and She's The Man is my favorite movie.
- Favorite thing about Portland: All of the different / amazing food! One of my favorite things is to go out and try a new restaurant that Portland has to offer!
- I can't life without: Coffee, my friends/family, and music!
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
I would like to have dinner with Julianne Hough. She is such a talented dancer / actress yet has remained so humble throughout her years in the spotlight! I would love to have dinner with her and hear how she does it all with such a positive attitude. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world! I love to explore new countries, more specifically I would love to go to Australia!
MEET
QUIN
About
- Hometown: Portland, OR
- Occupation: Fitness Instructor
- Quote I live by: "Live every week like it's Shark Week."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Arrested Development.
- Favorite thing about Portland: There are so many beautiful places to hike and explore!
- I can't life without: My cat, macaroni and cheese, and rooibos tea
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
I would love to have dinner with Shakespeare and find out if he actually wrote all of his plays. - If money were no object, I would:
I would spend more time traveling and I would adopt a lot of animals!
MEET
SABRI
About
- Hometown: Portland, OR
- Occupation: Student
- Quote I live by: "Good, better, best."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Law and Order, and the Lion King.
- Favorite thing about Portland: Our community.
- I can't life without: My phone, phone charger and family.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Madonna, because she is a icon that inspires me to push myself everyday. I would be a sponge and soak up anything she had to tell me, she's just so cool and meeting her would be a dream. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world, by foot if I had to, and submerge myself in as many different cultures as I could.
MEET
TAYLOR
About
- Hometown: Birmingham, AL
- Occupation: Dance director and instructor
- Quote I live by: "Fear is the thief of dreams."
My Favorites
- Favorite TV show/movie: Friends.
- Favorite thing about Portland: The accessibility to nature.
- I can't life without: My family, my cat, and dance.
Fun Facts
- What celebrity would I have dinner with and why?
Elvis. Not only would I love to meet the “King”, but it’d be an honor to learn about his life and musical inspirations. - If money were no object, I would:
Travel the world!
Loading...
Meet the 2018–2019
BlazerDancers
Lindsay
Captain
Natalie
Captain
Alexis
Anna
Debi
Emmy
Erika
Jackie
Jenny
Kaila
Karama
Kimby
Maria
Meg
Quin
Sabri
Taylor
Connect with the
BlazerDancers
Appearances & More