Chelsea

Age:  22

Your nickname:  CJ

Years with the Alliance:   1

What’s your favourite memory with the Alliance so far?:  The half-time show with Fefe Dobson last season during the championship.

At what age did you start dancing?:  At the age of 3.

Who’s an artist you would love to dance for?:  Definitely Chris Brown.

If not dancing, what career would you pursue?:   I would probably be a criminologist or a police officer. Pastry chef in my spare time.

What’s your favourite hobby?:  Trying new recipes.

What’s your hidden talent?:  I know how to make crochet clothing and accessories.

What’s your favourite movie?:  Stomp the yard.

What is a song or music genre that never fails to get you moving?:   King's Dead - Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake. RnB as well.

Do you have a superstition or pre-performance ritual?:   I just keep telling myself that I have to dance like it's the last time. I also tell myself that there is probably someone important in the room (which is very often the case) and that I must dance to get noticed.

What three words best describe your dance style?:   Versatile, expressive, authentic.

What advice would you give a younger dancer?:   Dancing is not an easy job, however, it can take you to places you never imagined. Invest in your dance education, take advantage of every opportunity and every defeat, put yourself out there!

What makes the Alliance special to you?:  Diversity, community involvement, opportunities. Values that I hold dear.