Over the next few weeks, Memphis Roar will be introducing the members of the 2009-2010 pom squad one by one, letting you in on some of the things outside of dance that drive these young ladies. Meet Erica.
Erica is a senior education major from Illinois. Erica may look familiar as she is the twin sister of fellow Pom Squad member Christina. She started dancing with her sister when she was four years old. Erica came to the University of Memphis because she wanted to be a part of Memphis Pom. Check out the following Q&A for a look inside the Memphis Pom Squad and more information on Dance Team member Erica.
Q: What is the biggest difference between dance in college versus high school/all-star?
A: “Dance in college is more about cheering on your team and being a visible part of the University. In high school we didn’t cheer at the games and just performed at halftime and prior to the game.”
Q: Most memorable moment in collegiate dance career?
A: “Winning two National Dance Team Championships.”
Q: Most embarrassing moment in college career?
A: “When I was dancing and noticed that my shirt was pulled up and I couldn’t get it to go back down.”
Q: Most influential person in your life and why?
A: “My older sister Jessica, because she inspired me to pursue dance in college and she always pushes me to do my best.”
Q: My career ambition is:
A: “To have a successful career that I enjoy!”
Q: Favorite course in school and why?
A: “History, because I love learning new things that take me to a different time period.”
Q: Least favorite course:
A: “Geology.”
Q: Favorite tv show:
A: “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Q: Favorite hobbies:
A: “Dancing.”
Q: Favorite sports team growing up:
A: “St. Louis Cardinals.”
Q: Favorite vacation spot:
A: “Cozumel.”
Q: Favorite holiday and why?
A: “Halloween because I love dressing up as random people and it being o.k.!”
Q: No one knows this about me but…
A: “I LOVE scary movies.”
Q: Is dancing a sport, why or why not?
A: “Definitely Yes! We do complete daily physical conditioning to be able to perform a routine. We have just as many injuries as any other sport. Not only do we push our bodies to their physical limitations, but we also make it look good!”
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