MAJOR: Beauty Marketing and Product Development
BIRTHDATE: November 24th
FAVORITES:
Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott & Tony Pollard
Season of the Year: Summer because I love going to the beach and the warm weather.
High School Teacher: Ms. Jen, who was my high school dance teacher.
Food: Sushi
Color: Pink
TV Show: The Bachelor & Bachelorette
Holiday: Christmas
Sweet or Salty: Salty
Workout: Cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates and of course dancing!
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Both of my parents inspire me every day. My dad is a great leader and provider for our family. He has always inspired me to work hard and to never give up on reaching my goals and dreams in life. My mom has the kindest heart. She has always inspired me to be considerate and compassionate to others, and that kindness goes a long way.
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT? One thing that I cannot live without is my mom. She is my best friend, my biggest supporter, and she is the most selfless person that I have ever met. She is always there to guide and support me no matter what. I am so blessed to have her as my mom. I also have a pink blankie that I can’t sleep without!
DO YOU HAVE ANY REGRETS? I do not have any regrets. I try to live each day to the fullest because you never know what tomorrow will bring. I never want to look back and wonder “what if”.
BIGGEST MOTIVATION? My biggest motivation in life is my dreams for the future. Remembering what I’m working towards is what keeps me focused on my future and my goals. It motivates me every day to work hard and to always be the best version of myself.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Yes, lots! Two dogs, named Rosco and Tyson. A cat named Jazzy. And two bunnies, named Cookie and Peanut.
BEACH OR MOUNTAIN VACATION? Beach for sure, I am a Cali girl at heart!
DESCRIBE A PERFECT DAY IN YOUR LIFE: A perfect day in my life would start off with a coffee date with my sister and best friend. Then I would spend the day at the beach with my family and end the night with a family dinner at our favorite sushi restaurant and a movie after.
HOW DO OTHERS DESCRIBE YOU? Hard-working, Loyal, Compassionate, Caring, Funny, Positive, Determined and Happy
DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TALENTS? My hidden talent is that I am highly organized, and I’ve been told that I could be a professional organizer.
DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? Soph & Sophy-Lu
NAME 5 GUESTS AT YOUR DINNER PARTY: Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Theo James, Princess Diana & my Great Grandma Lulu
WHAT IS THE THEME SONG OF YOUR LIFE? “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cindy Lauper
WHAT IS YOUR DANCING BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE? I started dancing at the age of 2 and competing at the age of 4. I competed my first dance solo at the age of 5. I trained in all styles of dance. I also was on my high school dance team and cheerleading squad. I competed at my dance studio up until I graduated high school at the age of 17. I taught dance and also choreographed for one year after graduating. I love being able to share my passion, training, and love for dance with others.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO AUDITION FOR DCC? I decided to audition for DCC because I wanted to continue dancing and DCC is the most iconic and well-known professional dance team there is. After my senior year in high school, the DCC recruiter reached out to me on my social media, and after talking to her, I was ready to make my dream of becoming a DCC a reality. I look up to all the past and present DCCs and I am honored to be a part of this team and call them my teammates. I love performing at AT&T stadium for all of the Cowboy’s fans, it is a dream come true!!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING A PART OF DCC? What I like most about being a part of DCC is the team bond and relationships formed. All the girls are genuine, helpful and kind. They are all rooting for each other and genuinely want to see each other succeed. This special and unique sisterhood among all cheerleaders is like nothing I have ever experienced before. I feel extremely blessed to be dancing beside such amazing, strong, hard-working and unique women that I look up to so much!
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: My proudest accomplishment so far is coming to Dallas by myself at the age of 18 and chasing my dream of becoming a DCC. It taught me that if you put your mind to something and work hard enough, you can achieve anything.
IN 10 YEARS FROM NOW I WILL … In ten years from now I will be a DCC alumni. My sister and I will own a dance studio together. I will continue to dance through teaching and sharing my passion and love for dance with others. I will also be married and starting a family of my own. I cannot wait to be a mom and have kids, it’s something that I have always looked forward to. I also see a family dog or two in my future.