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Name:  Jessica

Nickname(s): Button

No. of years on team:  Rookie

Hometown:  Phoenix, AZ

Occupation:  Student & Dance Instructor

Started dancing at age:  12

Previous performance groups:  Conservatory of Dance, Phoenix Coyotes "The Pack",

Arizona Sting "Sting Squad", & Scottsdale Arizona Jazz Ensemble

Favorite type of music: Depends on my mood...Britney's always a favorite though!

Favorite food:  Everything my dad makes!

Favorite quote:  "If you knew how much I love you, you'd faint"

Favorite holiday:  Thanksgiving

Describe yourself in 3 words:  Friendly, Organized, & Creative

Hidden talents:  My toes can fan out like they're waving

When I'm not dancing I love to:  Go shopping!

I am happiest when:  I'm with the people I love

My hero is:  My grandma & parents

Most embarrassing moment:  Several years ago I had a costume malfunction at a dance recital and my costume came untied!

Proudest accomplishment to date:  Being named Top Teacher at a dance competition & making the Sidewinders my first year auditioning!

Biggest pet peeve:  Panty lines

Favorite subject in school:  Math

One person I’d love to have dinner with and why:  Martha Stewart!  She would make the yummiest dinner and hopefully I could do a craft with her!

Dream vacation:  To go on a cruise to Italy, Greece, and the rest of the Mediterranean.

1 year ago I was:  An assistant director and office manager at a dance studio in

Paradise Valley and a spirit-line coach at a Scottsdale middle school.

In 10 years I’d like to be:  Happily married, possibly with some kids, and the best housewife ever!