Bios

Sierra Creighton

Class: Freshman
Intended Major: Undecided
Transfer Plans: SIU-E
Hometown: Wayne City, IL
High School: Wayne City High School
Years Dancing: 15
Studio/School: Loker Studio

Parents: Pat & Trena Creighton

Previous Accomplishments:

Loker Studio Most Improved, Performer of the Year, AAU State Cheer and Pom Champions 3 years in a row, AAU National Overall Cheer & Poms Champions.  I have attended numerous regional and national dance competitions over the past 12 years winning many titles.  Over my 15 years at Loker Studio, I have traveled to Florida twice, Chicago, Branson, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Tennessee, Smoky Mountains, Kentucky, all over Illinois and the St. Louis area.  Some of my most cherished titles are Back Stage award (sportsmanship) and being a 3-time member of the Showbiz National “Big Show”.  Individually earning a scholarship to RLC.

Why did you get into dance?:

"My Aunt Tonya owns Loker Studio, so as soon as I could I tried dancing.  I fell in love and have stuck with it for 15 years.  My fellow dancers became my 2nd family!"


Favorites:
Type of Music: Country
Song: Good Time
Movies: Cinderella, Step UP
TV Shows: The Secret Life of an American Teenager
Quote: "People are going to talk; might as well give them something to talk about!"

Jill Porter

Class: Freshman
Intended Major:Counseling
Transfer Plans: SIU-C
Hometown: Pinckneyville, IL
High School: Pinckneyville Community HS
Years Dancing: 4
Studio/School:PCHS Pom Team

Parents: Roger & Carol Porter

Previous Accomplishments:

3rd in IDTA State competition in Kick

Why did you get into dance?:

"I started dancing my freshman year of high school.  I loved watching them dance when I was little and I knew that was what I wanted to do."

Favorites:
Type of Music: Alternative
Song: Gone So Long
Movies: Becoming Jane, Harry Potter Series
TV Shows: So You Think You Can Dance, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girls, Sex in the City
Quote: "Dance like no one is watching!"

 

Ali Mulvany

Class: Freshman
Intended Major: Civil Engineering
Transfer Plans: SIU-C
Hometown: Salem, IL
High School: Salem Community High School
Years Dancing: 6
Studio/School: SCHS Dance Team

Parents: Steve & Rhonda Mulvany

Previous Accomplishments: SCHS Dance Team Captain

 

Why did you get into dance?:

"I love Music."

Favorites:
Type of Music: Rock
Song: All Summer Long - Kid Rock
Movies: Comedy
TV Shows: Sex in the City, Friends, That 70's Show
Quote: "What happens...happens."

 

 

Olivia Barbee

Class: Freshman
Intended Major: Meteorology
Transfer Plans: Western Illinois University
Hometown: Wayne City, IL
High School: Wayne City High School
Years Dancing:9
Studio/School: Rachel's Dance School

Parents: Tammy Sledge & Ronald Barbee

Previous Accomplishments: I have attended many dance competitions throughout the tri-state area each year, receiving 1st Overall three times within my 9 years of dance.  I have also attended 3 Dance Nationals; one in Cincinnati, Ohio and two in Chicago, IL.  I received a dance scholarship to Rend Lake College.  

Why did you get into dance?:

"I first began dance when I was 5.  I quit and started back when I was 8.  My aunt has been my dance teacher."

Favorites:
Type of Music: Anything but Country
Song: Chasing Pavements - Adele
Movies: Billy Madison, Maid of Honor, The Strangers
TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy
Quote: "Real men date dancers!"

Chelsea Benedict

Class: Freshman
Intended Major: Business Administration
Transfer Plans: 4-year university, B.S. in Business Administration
Hometown: Sesser, IL
High School: Sesser-Valier High School
Years Dancing: 4
Studio/School: Sesser-Valier Dance Team

Parents: Kenny & Rebecca Benedict

Previous Accomplishments: Sesser-Valier Dance Team Leadership Award  

Why did you get into dance?:

"As a young girl, I would dance every chance I got.  I had such a blast doing it that I figured why not join the high school dance team."

Favorites:
Type of Music: Rock
Song: Bad, Bad Girlfriend
Movies: Prime, The Spiderwick Chronicles, P.S. I Love You, Step Up
TV Shows: So You Think You Can Dance, Gilmore Girls
Quote: "Smile!"

Kariena Draper

Class: Sophomore
Intended Major: Radiology
Transfer Plans: SIU-C
Hometown: Marion, IL
High School: Marion High School
Years Dancing: 14
Studio/Scholl: MHS Dance Team/Showstoppers Studio

Parents: Lyle and Fran Draper

Previous Accomplishments:

Why did you get into dance?:

"My parents enrolled me and I loved it!."

Favorites:
Type of Music: Hip Hop
Song: I have too many favorites and they change often!
Movies: Step Up 2
TV Shows: Family Guy, American Dad & 8 Simple Rules
Quote: "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."-James Dean

Darcie Brand

Class: Freshman
Intended Major: Associate's
Transfer Plans: SIU
Hometown: Pinckneyville, IL
High School: Pinckneyville Community HS
Years Dancing: 4
Studio/School: PCHS Pom Team/Rainbow Studios

Parents: Judy Brand

Previous Accomplishments: 3rd in IDTA State competition in Kick

Why did you get into dance?:

"I began dancing when I was bout 5, and then when I got into high school I started dancing on the Pom Squad. "

Favorites:
Type of Music: Hip Hop, Pop, Country
Song: All American Girl - Carrie Underwood
Movies: Potter Series, Enchanted
TV Shows: That 70's Show, Grey's Anatomy, The Secret Life of an American Teenager
Quote: "When in doubt...DANCE"

Emily Cicardi

Class: Freshman
Intended Major: Secondary Business Education
Transfer Plans: Murray State
Hometown: Pinckneyville, IL
High School:Pinckneyville Community HS
Years Dancing: 8
Studio/School: PCHS Pom Team/Stars & Stripes/Rainbow Studio

Parents: Mark & Candy Cicardi

Previous Accomplishments: 3rd in IDTA State competition in Kick

Why did you get into dance?:

"I feel like nothing can make me feel sad or bad when I’m dancing.  It’s fun to do and makes me feel creative."

Favorites:
Type of Music: Classic Rock, R&B, Pop, Country
Song: Don't Stop Believing
Movies: Sweet Home Alabama, Step Up, Big Daddy, Center Stage, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, National Treasure 2
TV Shows: Sex in the City, The Hills, Gilmore Girls, Scrubs, Friends, America's Next Best Dance Crew, Everybody Loves Ray
Quote: "When life hands you lemons...make lemonade."


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