2007.08 Luvabulls: Carissa's Personal Profile
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Age:
23 | Birthday: April 3
Hometown:
Quincy, IL
Occupation:
Special Education Assistant Teacher
Marital status:
Single
College:
Illinois State University
Nicknames:
“PC,” “Rissa”
Dance Experience:
I have been dancing for over 17 years. I started studio dancing at the age of 5, with a concentration in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, and modern. In high school, I was a member of the Quincy Notre Dame Pom Pon Squad for 2 years and a member of the Quincy High Pom Pon squad for an additional 2 years, including captain my senior year.
In college, I was a member of the Illinois State University Dance Team, and was a captain my junior and senior year. I also danced for the Peoria Pirates Dance Team, a semi-professional arena football team. This is my second year as a Chicago Luvabull.
Career Goals:
I would like to obtain a degree in special education.
Lifetime Goal:
To live life to the fullest and follow my dreams.
Three words that describe me:
Outgoing, optimistic, and compassionate
Best advice or quote:
Everything happens for a reason and life is truly what you make it.
I’m happiest when:
I am spending time with my friends and family, as well as when I am dancing.
My claim to fame is:
The Luvabulls!
Most unusual job:
A fruit basket assembler for the holiday season.
Most people don’t know this about me...
I secretly love to organize closets and grammar check papers.
My most embarrassing moment was...
When my uniform top fell down performing at my very first Bulls game!
My passions are...
Dancing and performing
Favorite food:
Brownies, cheese enchiladas, salad, macaroni and cheese
Favorite movie:
“Center Stage”
Favorite book:
“Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck
I stay home to watch...
“So You Think You Can Dance”
If I could vacation anywhere, I’d...
Go any place with palm trees and clear blue water.
The person/people I most admire are…
My parents.
My proudest accomplishment to date is...
Winning four consecutive High School Dance State Championships.
What is the best advice you could give to children?
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
What is the best gift you have ever received?
The gift of a large family because I have so many people that support and love me.
Name two people you would like to have dinner with:
My grandmother, whom I never met, and Will Ferrell because he would have me laughing the entire time!
What would you like to be doing in five years?
I’d like to be married, have a successful job, and still be dancing.
