Amanda

Hometown Born and raised here in Houston

Occupation I am a reading enrichment teacher, and I work with all students from Kindergarten to fifth grade.

How long have you been dancing? I have been dancing for nine years.

Why do you like to dance? I love to dance because it is a way to express my feelings, and just let loose and have a good time.

Hobbies I love to dance, shop, read, snow ski, go camping, fishing, and spend time with family and friends.

Favorite MovieWedding Crashers

Favorite TV show My favorite TV show is Friends.

Dogs or Cats? Dogs!! They are so much fun to run with, play in the park, teach to do tricks, and they don’t use a stinky litter box!

Who do you look up to? Why? I look up to my mom. She raised two kids almost all on her own. She was always there to run us around to our many sporting events. She has taught me right from wrong. She has been there for my through thick and thin. She is all around the best mom in the world, and I love her so much!

What charity would you like to help and why? I would like to help with the Toys for Tots Foundation. I feel it is very rewarding to help children less fortunate receive gifts during the Christmas season.

What are your pet peeves? -When drivers move all the way from the far left lane, cut everyone off, and barely exit on time -When my corn juice touches my mashed potatoes -Arguing, and not getting anything resolved

Do you have any superstitions or rituals before performing?(Ex. Left sock goes on before the right, certain shoes etc) I always put my right sock on, then left sock, then right shoe, then left shoe

What are you most proud of? I am most proud of getting my degree in education, and sticking to my heart and trying out for the AD team. I told myself “one more time,” and it paid off!!

Why are you excited about being and Aero Dynamic? I am most excited about being part of an amazing and respected team of girls who are energized, out-going, and love to perform for the fans.