Name: Valerie

 

Nickname(s): Val, Valley, Spaz, and Pumpkin

 

No. of years on team: 3

 

Hometown: Gilbert, AZ

 

Occupation: Student

 

Started dancing at age: Nine

 

Previous performance groups: Various dance studios and companies throughout the valley.

 

Favorite type of music: I love everything from Latin, Hip Hop, Classic Rock,

Punk, Jazz, Classical, Folk, you name it!

 

Favorite food: Peanut butter and chocolate ;) oops.

 

Favorite quote: "Life is like a grindstone whether it polishes you up or grinds you down depends on the stuff you're made of"

 

Favorite holiday:  Halloween, boo!

 

Describe yourself in 3 words: Compassionate, Creative, and Driven

 

Hidden talents: If I told you they wouldn't be hidden.

 

When I'm not dancing I love to: Snowboard, wakeboard, jam on the guitar, sew and shop

 

I am happiest when: I have the opportunity to spend time with the one's I love most.

 

My hero is: My parents. I am truly blessed to be guided through the journey of life by such loving and genuine people as my parents.

 

Most embarrassing moment: Losing my bikini bottoms while surfing in California.  I was stuck out there for hours!

 

Biggest pet peeve: When people say one thing and do another

 

Favorite subject in school: Anatomy and Español

 

One person I'd love to have dinner with and why: Britney Spears, I think I could help her see the light towards her future revelation ;)

 

Dream vacation: Any exotic destination that requires little to no thought

 

1 year ago I was: Continuing my education and dancing for the Rattlers

 

In 10 years I'd like to be: Working as a nurse, traveling, and enjoying the many opportunities the world has in store for me