Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

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. 


Saturday, September 27, 2014

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