emmy-lee

Age : 18

Your nickname :  Em

Years with Alliance :  0

What’s your best dance memory ? : Teaching a competition dance team for the first time.

At what age did you start dancing ? : I started at 3!

Who’s an artist you would love to dance for ? : Justin Timberlake

If not dancing, what career would you pursue ? : I would probably be an entrepreneur and an event coordinator.

What’s your favourite hobby ? : I like to learn about the history of dance and about hip-hop culture. I try to find creative ways to educate myself.

What’s your hidden talent ? : It’s not a talent (yet) ;) But I'm a Dj apprentice.

What’s your favourite movie ? : You Got Served

A song or music genre that never fails to get you moving ? : I like any funk related genres as well as new jack swing.

Do you have a superstition or pre-performance ritual ? : I make myself playlists that match the songs I’m about to perform to. It helps me get in character and be in the right mindset.

What three words best describe your dance style ? : Unique, powerful and hype!

What advice would you give a young dancer ? : Try everything! It’s important to train in various dance styles, not only to be versatile, but also to find which style suits you the best. It’s always good to build a solid foundation before specializing.

What makes the Alliance special to you ? : The engaged and enthusiastic crowds make it really easy to feed off of their energy and give it back when it's time to perform.