WHY DID YOU START SKATING/PERFORMING? I started skating because I thought it was fun and at the young age of 7 you don't know any better. I wanted to be different; I wanted my own passion and dream to follow.
PERFORMANCE/SKATING ACHIEVEMENTS (Competitions/awards/tests): I have received my Gold Medal in Moves in the Field, Ice Dancing and Freestyle. I have been a competitive figure skater for 13 years and my most awarding achievement was taking first place at State Games of America in 2005.
LIST YOUR INTERESTS/HOBBIES/FAVORITE PASTIME: I love spending time with my family at our cabin in the mountains. I enjoy riding four-wheelers, snowmobiling and taking long hikes. Also, drowning myself in a good book is always relaxing.
ROLE MODEL(S): My family is my role model. My Mom, Dad and brother have impacted me and made me the woman I am today.
TOUGHEST CHALLENGE (During your performance career): The toughest challenge I came across was deciding between skating and college. I could not keep up with my competitive schedule and the classes I was taking. It was hard to decide when to grow when I wanted to keep my passion alive. Disney has given me this opportunity to perform, skate, tour and keep up with school.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS: A personal goal of mine is to graduate from college in a career that I love (which is still undeclared). Also, becoming a great skating coach, just like the ones I had.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS OR PRE-PERFORMANCE RITUALS? A funny ritual I have is on competition days I would eat an egg bagel sandwich for breakfast; it seemed to do the trick every time. Here on tour I consistently stay stocked up on E-mergency.
WHAT'S THE ONE THING A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU? People might not know that I really enjoy running. Even with a busy skating schedule I would run at least 5 miles a day and enter 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathons and marathon races with my mom.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY ON OR OFF THE ICE? My favorite memory on the ice is taking family trips to Sun Valley, ID. They have an indoor and outdoor skating rink and I really enjoy going and skating with my family there.
IF YOU COULD BE A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE IN ANY OTHER SPORT, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? I would love to be a professional athlete in volleyball. I always loved to play volleyball in gym class and thought it was such a fun sport. It wouldn't be much of a change because volleyball players still get to wear spandex.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? My most prized possession would be my medals I have received throughout skating. I have many medals and trophies that I cherish because they show my love and dedication to skating.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR YOU? I am not sure what my future holds for me, but I can tell you this, I am grasping onto every opportunity I get because with this life I want no regrets.
IS THERE A PARTICULAR CAUSE THAT YOU SUPPORT? WHY? I support Breast Cancer awareness and run the "Breast Cancer Awareness 5k" every year in Salt Lake City with my mom.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES, ETC.? I am a member of the Cottonwood Heights Figure Skating Club and have been my whole skating career.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS? I love to bake cookies and I am known for my famous chocolate chip cookies that always seem to stay moist with a family secret between me and my grandpa.
LIFE ON THE ROAD
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE ON THE ROAD? Living on the road is a lot of fun! I have an opportunity of a lifetime to see cities that I never thought I would see and to perform in front of thousands of fans.
WHILE ON TOUR, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO DURING YOUR FREE TIME? I love to spend time in each city and visit as much as I can. I try to find at least one thing to do to get me out of the hotel room.
HOW DO YOU KEEP FIT? I enjoy doing yoga and going for a run outside. When the weather is bad I use the hotel gym which works just fine.
WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN? I enjoy spending a full day out in a different city with friends here on tour capturing memorable moments and laughter. Sounds cheesy, but very true.
WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS FOR FREQUENT TRAVELERS? Tip for frequent travelers is to pack light. Yes, I travel with two suitcases, but hey... this is my closet for a full year. Also, I don't unpack my bags ever because that is just asking to lose something.
WHAT ITEM(S) CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT ON THE ROAD? I cannot live without my blanket and my computer. Typical.
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED BY BEING ON THE ROAD? I have learned to live on my own. Handling my own money, flights to see family, hotels, food, shopping and balancing life out for all my needs.
BEING A PERFORMER
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT PERFORMING? I enjoy the rush of excitement I get out on the ice. I love that a simple smile or wave can make a fan's day.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SKATING/PERFORMANCE STYLE? I enjoy skating for audiences and telling stories on the ice.
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE AUDIENCE TO GET FROM YOUR PERFORMANCE? The energy I throw out on the ice I want it right back because if they are having fun then I can guarantee you that I am as well.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO KIDS WHO HAVE A DREAM/DESIRE TO DO SOMETHING LIKE SKATING/PERFORMING? Always follow your dreams and never give up because in the end your dreams will come true with how much passion you put into it.
IF YOU WEREN’T PERFORMING, WHAT MIGHT YOU BE DOING FOR A LIVING? I would be a full-time college student at a local university, working at my skating rink as a coach.
FELD ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT FELD PRODUCTION ARE YOU CURRENTLY PERFORMING IN? Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3
WHAT YEAR DID YOU JOIN FELD ENTERTAINMENT? 2010
HOW DID YOU AUDITION? I sent in an audition tape with a resume and photos.
WHAT DID YOU DO PRIOR TO JOINING FELD ENTERTAINMENT? I was a competitive figure skater while attending college classes at a local university.
WHAT COUNTRIES HAVE YOU PERFORMED IN WHILE TRAVELING WITH FELD ENTERTAINMENT? United States
HOMETOWN INFORMATION
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? Sandy, UT
WHAT MAJOR CITY IS IT NEAR? Salt Lake City
HOMETOWN CLUB WHERE YOU TRAINED: Cottonwood Heights Figure Skating Club
WHO WAS YOUR COACH? Suzanne Martinsson
WHAT HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE DID YOU ATTEND, AND IF APPLICABLE, WHAT DEGREE DID YOU RECEIVE? Brighton High School/Utah State University
What a fun job! She is beautiful and seems like she has worked hard to get where she is!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a fun job! I am excited to see her in the performance! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I went to Brighton high school too and I also learned how to skate at the cottonwood heights rec center. Too bad I didn't stick to my dreams.
ReplyDeleteArianne, maybe we would be talking about you and seeing you in Disney On Ice! :)
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