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2012-2013 UC Davis Dance Team

	Alexis Co-captain Major: Psychology with a minor Exercise Biology Class of: 2013 Hometown: Stockton, Calif. Bio: Alexis has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She trained at Melissa's Dance X-treme, in Stockton, and competed in jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical. She was also a member of the Stockton Shockwave, as a dancer for the arena football team the Stockton Lightning. Alexis enjoys spending time with her family, and loves baking. She aspires to one day become a physical therapist. A fun fact about Alexis is that her favorite movie is The Wedding Singer. What she likes most about Davis is the tight knit community. As a third year on the dance team, Alexis is looking forward to performing in the team's end of the year showcase.
	Emily Co-captain Major: Environmental Science & Management with a minor in Communication Class of: 2013 Hometown: San Jose, Calif. Bio: Emily is a fourth year student participating in her third year on the dance team. Emily started dancing at age 6 at Sterling Dance Theatre and began competing at age 9. She competed in jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, and ballet. When she was 12, she followed her dance teacher to a new studio called Infinity Dance Studio where she continued her training and competing through middle school and high school. She also taught dance during her senior year in high school. Emily's hobbies include reading, swimming, wake boarding, snowboarding, and traveling. One fun fact about Emily is that she studied abroad in Singapore this past summer. Her favorite thing about Davis is the sense of community you feel as a student here. During her third year on the team, Emily is looking forward to promoting school spirit at various events on campus and in the community as well as traveling to Anaheim for Nationals.
	Amber Major: Communications and Technocultural Studies Class of: 2014 Hometown: Temcula, Calif. Bio: Amber has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has done ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, lifts, lyrical, and a little hip-hop. She received 2nd place in "Best Choreography" for Riverside County 2009, along with several other award-winning routines for various talent shows. Additionally, Amber danced at the Ballet Society of North County, Studio 31, Temecula Dance Company, Cathy's Dance, and Chaparral High School on the Advanced Dance Team. Her future goals include creating advertising campaigns and working for Disney. A fun fact about Amber is that she has danced on the So You Think You Can Dance stage five times. What she loves most about Davis is the dance team and all of the amazing people in Davis. For her third year on the dance team she is looking forward to spending time with the dance team, improving as a dancer, promoting school spirit, having fun, and bonding with the team.
	Chika Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Class of: 2014 Hometown: Walnut, Calif. Bio: Chika began dancing when she was just 3 years old, starting with tap. When she was 5 she joined Dellos Dance and Performing Arts Studio where she took jazz, hip hop, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre, and tap. Then at the age of 11, Chika started competing in jazz, hip hop, tap, and lyrical. She was also on her dance team for her freshman, junior and senior years in high school, and was captain during her last year. When Chika isn't dancing or studying, she enjoys exploring and solving mysteries, dinosaurs, arts and crafts, reading, Taebo, dressing up, driving, and traveling the world. One fun fact about her is that she is not very good at Dance Dance Revolution. Her favorite thing about Davis is the livestock. As a second year member on the dance team, Chika is most excited to win first place at nationals.
	Grace Major: English and Political Science Class of: 2014 Hometown: Torrance, Calif. Bio: Grace is a third year student participating in her first year on the dance team. She started dancing her freshman year in high school and participated in the advanced dance team her senior year at West High School. During her first two years at UC Davis, she was a member of Released Contemporary Dance Company. Her hobbies include snuggling up with a good book, sketching fashion designs, writing poetry, spending time with friends and family, playing with her dogs, and eating anything to satisfy her big sweet tooth. A fun fact about Grace is that when she sneezes, she sneezes more than once; her record is 8 sneezes in a row. One of her favorite things about Davis are the starry nights and its cozy scenic environment. During her first year on the dance team, Grace looks forward to getting to know the team better and having the opportunity to represent the school while performing at various events.
	Tifani Major: Philosophy Class of: 2014 Hometown: Riverside, Calif. Bio: Tifani is a third year student participating in her first year on the dance team. She started dancing at age three and has danced at Freddie Finn Dance Studio, Kane Dance Academy, Orangecrest Dance Academy, and Kristi's Forever Dancin'. She taught dance at Victoria's Simply Dancing during her senior year in high school. During her first two years at UC Davis she was a part of Released Contemporary Dance Company. Her hobbies include dancing, listening to music, shopping, and watching movies. A fun fact about Tifani is that she is in the panhellenic sorority Alpha Phi. What Tifani likes most about Davis are the restaurants downtown, the weather, and the wonderful people she's met. During her first year on the dance team, Tifani looks forward to performing, building relationships with other incredible dancers, and improving as a dance herself.
	Juliet Major: Design Class of: 2015 Hometown: Visalia, Calif. Bio: Juliet is a second year on the dance team. She has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, and musical theatre at Sierra Performing Arts Center in her hometown. Her favorite dance style is contemporary because it conveys a story. Her hobbies include wearing a wrist full of bracelets, foreigners, photography, nature, the river, the UC Davis College Life Fellowship and One Direction! A fun fact about Juliet is that she has been skydiving. What she loves most about Davis is biking. And for her second year on the team, she is looking forward to showcase when she gets to dance in different styles.
	Linnea Major: Classical Literature and NPB with a minor in Nutrition Class of: 2015 Hometown: Sunnyvale, Calif. Bio: Linnea is a second year in school and participating in her first year on the dance team. She started dance in fourth grade at Pacific Ballet Academy. Her sophomore year in high school she started taking classes at Studio 10. In high school, she joined Homestead High School Equestriette Dance Team. Her hobbies include eating, sleeping, reading, and long distance running. A fun fact about her is that if she could be any animal, she would be a sloth. What Linnea likes most about Davis is the farmer's market, coffee shops, and running in the Arboretum. As a first year on the team, Linnea looks forward to basketball games and attending Nationals in March.
	Marissa Major: Psychology Class of: 2015 Hometown: Brentwood, Calif. Bio: Marissa is a second year student participating in her second year on the dance team. Marissa started dance when she was 3 years old. She then went on to compete with East County Performing Arts Center in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and musical theatre. Marissa was on her high school dance team as well and was captain her junior and senior year. Her hobbies include reading, baking, traveling, watching movies, and going to museums or aquariums. A fun fact about Marissa is that she loves to have coffee and home made biscotti every morning. Her favorite thing about Davis is the community feeling on campus. During her second year on the team Marissa looks forward to traveling down to Anaheim for the Big West tournament and competing at Nationals.
	Kristine Major: Economics and Political Science with a minor in Spanish Class of: 2016 Hometown: San Ramon, Calif. Bio: Kristine is participating in her first year on the dance team. She started dance when she was 3 years old at San Ramon Valley Dance Academy. During her last two years of high school, she became a member of Contra Costa Ballet in Walnut Creek. With the company, she performed various solo roles such as Snow Queen and the Spanish Chocolate Lead in the annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet. Her hobbies include yoga, wake boarding, water skiing, and listening to good music. A fun fact about Kristine is that she plays four types of clarinet. Kristine loves the surrounding community in the city of Davis as well as the beautiful Arboretum. During her first year on the team, Kristine looks forward to spending so much time with a great group of girls and performing at sporting event!
	Serena Major: Animal Science Class of: 2016 Hometown: Little Elm, Texas Bio: Serena is participating in her first year on the dance team. She began dancing her sophomore year in high school on her high school's dance team. She was officer of her dance team during her senior year. Serena's hobbies include doing arts and crafts, painting my nails, being outside at all times of the day, and baking. What Serena likes most about Davis are all of the trees and greenery around the city. During her first year on the team, Serena is looking forward to creating long lasting friendships and memories with the girls on the team.
	Tracy Major: Communications Class of: 2016 Hometown: Torrance, Calif. Bio: Tracy is a first year on the dance team. She started dancing at age 6. When she was 14, she became a contracted ballerina with South Bay Ballet Company and continued to perform and travel with the company all through her high school years. Tracy traveled with her company to Santa Barbara, Washington, Las Vegas, Canada, as well as other areas around California. Her hobbies include biking through the streets of Davis and going out to eat with friends. A fun fact about Tracy is that she made all of the dresses she wore to her school dances. What she loves most about Davis is the college town feeling around campus. What Tracy is looking forward to in the upcoming year on dance team is having a group of girls she can lean on that truly care about her.