Meet Matzyonna!

MATZYONNA

Nickname: Mat

Name on Jacket: Greatness Jr.

Age: 19 years

Birthday: 

Zodiac Sign:

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Political Science with a track in Pre Law

Dance Experience: 15 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop, African, Liturgical, Modern

Favorite Color: Purple, White, Blue                          

Hobby: Music, Hanging out, Music

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Kierra Sheard, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, Propaganda

Interesting facts about me: Everything I know about dance came from this amazing community cultural art center around the corner from my house, The West Las Vegas Cultural Art Center.

Meet the team Co-Captain Tabeetha!

TABEETHA

Nickname: Tabby

Name on Jacket:

Age: 18

Birthday:

Zodiac Sign:

Hometown: 

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Nursing

Dance Experience: 14 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Contemporary, Tap

Favorite Color: Purple                         

Hobby: Creating things (poems, drawing)

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Lauryn Hill

Quote that I live by: "Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than be absolutely boring."

Meet Jordan!

JORDAN

Nickname: Peezie, Mahogany

Name on Jacket: Mahogany

Age: 23

Birthday: October 1

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Hometown: Washington D.C.

Classification: Senior

Major: Public Relations

Dance Experience: 9 years

5th year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hard Hitting Hip Hop, Technical Dancing

Favorite Color: Purple                         

Hobby: Photography, Modeling, Freelance Artistry of all kinds

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Kendrick Lamar "Kendrick Lamar is everything I need & more musically - we'll be married soon. :)"

Quote that I live by: "Without struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass

Interesting facts about me: I don't have religious beliefs, I am spiritual.

Meet Samantha!

SAMANTHA

Nickname: Sam

Name on Jacket: SammySosaa

Age: 19

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Nursing

Dance Experience: 6 years 

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Aqua Blue                          

Hobby: Shopping

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Whitney Huston, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Drake

Quote that I live by: "Be who you are, no matter who's watching."

Interesting facts about me: I'm a Redskins fan.

Meet Niemah!

NIEMAH

Name on Jacket: Niemah Rose

Age: 21
Birthday: October 22
Zodiac Sign: Libra

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland

Classification: Junior

Major: Chemistry

Dance Experience: 8 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Black                         

Hobby: Listening to music, Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Trey Songz, Drake, Jhene Aiko, Usher, Jodeci

Quote that I live by: "If you want something done right, it's best to do it yourself."

Interesting facts about me: 

• I love doing math problems.
• I love watching spartan movies like 300. 

Meet Shaye!

SHAYE

Nickname: Shaye'

Name on Jacket: Juicy Shaye'

Age: 23

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Dance, minor in Criminal Justice

Dance Experience: 10 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Pink                         

Hobby: Cheering, Making people laugh

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Juicy J

Quote that I live by: "Keep your head up beautiful, they love to see you down."

Meet Jessica!

JESSICA

Nickname in Spanish: Jeqita

Name on Jacket: Jessica Maria

Age: 18

Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut

Classification: Freshman

Major: Elementary Education

Dance Experience: 8 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz

Favorite Color: Lime green                          

Hobby: Teaching

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Mario

Quote that I live by: "Be yourself."

Interesting facts about me: I'm half Dominican and half Ecuadorian. 

Meet Lakea!

LAKEA

Nickname: Kiki, Kea, Kee

Name on Jacket: Kea Daddy

Age: 21

Hometown: Freeport, New York

Classification: Junior

Major: Social Work

Dance Experience: 

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Modern, Hip Hop, Freestyle

Favorite Color: Purple                         

Hobby: Dancing, Writing poetry, Beautician

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Vybz Kartel

Interesting Facts About Me: 

• I've always wanted to become a comedian.
• I have the back of my head shaved.
• I'm a very observant person.
• I can understand a person based off their energy.

Quote that I live by: "Success comes from within."

Meet Falisha!

FALISHA

Nickname: Lisha

Name on Jacket:

Age: 22
Birthday: December 21
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Classification: Senior

Major: Elementary Education

Dance Experience: 18 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Red                          

Hobby: Dancing, Shopping, Hanging with friends

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Aaliyah

Quote that I live by: 

Meet Marisol!

MARISOL

Nickname: Mari

Name on Jacket:

Age: 17

Hometown: Washington D.C.

Classification: Freshman

Major: Vocal Music Performance

Dance Experience: 4 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop

Favorite Color: Blue                         

Hobby: Listening to music

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Michael Jackson

Quote that I live by: "Study the greats, and become greater." -Michael Jackson

Meet Jaunice!

JAUNICE

Nickname: 

Name on Jacket: 

Age: 18

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Classification: Freshman

Major: Psychology

Dance Experience: 17 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Modern, Contemporary

Favorite Color: Green, Black, Gold                          

Hobby: Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce

Meet Brelyn!

BRELYN

Nickname: Bre

Name on Jacket: Bre

Age: 19

Hometown: Prince George's County: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Classification: Sophomore

Major: Family and Consumer Science

Dance Experience: 11 years

2nd year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Jazz, Contemporary

Favorite Color: Pink                         

Hobby: Shopping, Watching TV, Listening to music, Hanging with friends

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Beyonce, Lil Wayne 

Quote that I live by: " Love yourself girl, or nobody will." -J. Cole

Meet Alexus!

ALEXUS

Nickname: Lex

Name on Jacket: LexDaFlex

Age: 18

Hometown: Camden, New Jersey

Classification: Freshman

Major: Communications

Dance Experience: 6 years

1st year Morganette

Favorite Styles of Dance: Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz

Favorite Color: Blue

Hobby: Dancing

Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar

Quote that I live by: "Actions always prove why words mean nothing."

Meet the team Captain, Kiah!

KIAH

Nickname: Kiki

Name on Jacket: Flame

Age: 19
Hometown: Prince George's County: Fort Washington, Maryland
Classification: Junior
Major: Sociology
Dance Experience: 12 years
3rd year Morganette
Favorite Style of Dance: Hip Hop
Favorite Color: Purple, Black
Hobby: Dancing, Writing Poetry
Favorite Singer/ Rapper: Juicy J
Quote that I live by: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" -Philippians 3:14