Dancer Spotlight: Avonlea

​Name: Avonlea
 
Age: Freshly turned 6!
 
How long have you been dancing with SRL?
 
2nd year!
 
How did you get started with Irish dance?
 
I asked for it for my 5th birthday instead of gifts.
 
If you could rename yourself, what name would you choose? Or would you keep your own? Why?
 
I would keep my own name. I love it and my name comes from one of mama's favorite books when she was a kid.
 
What’s your current obsession?
 
My current obsession is Mal from Disney’s Descendants.
 
What’s your favorite thing about your online class?
 
My favorite thing about online class is I can dance at home safely and there’s more one on one with the teacher. Plus, my mom is there to help if I'm struggling.

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​What’s your favorite thing about your personality?
 
My favorite thing about my personality is my kindness. I always want to make sure everyone is happy.
 
What’s the best advice you can give a brand-new dancer?
 
You have to practice every day, especially if you want to do hard shoe.
 
Who do you look up to?
 
I look up to my Auntie Carol because she saved my life delivering me. She is so kind and smart.
 
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
 
I would go to Paris, France to see the Eiffel Tower and do a jig in front of it.
 
What’s your favorite thing about dancing?
 
My favorite thing about dancing is that it makes me happy!

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