Dancer Spotlight: Colby

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Name: Colby J.
 
Age: 6
 
How long have you been dancing with SRL?

Almost 3 years!
 
How did you get started with Irish dance?
 
I started watching Mommy in the adult class and Miss Courtney let me join in; then I joined the pre-beginner class
 
Who do you look up to?
 
Mommy
 
What’s the best gift you ever received?
 
There are a lot of gifts that I love, I can’t choose one!

​​What’s your favorite dance memory?
 
My first recital!

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If you were an animal, which one would you be and why?
 
A cheetah because then I can run fast.
 
Why do you dance?

Because it’s my favorite thing to do to music!
 
What do you want to be when you grow up?
 
A pizza man
 
What’s your favorite snack and favorite TV show to watch while you eat it?
 
Chocolate. Dinotrux and Octonauts. Octonauts because it teaches me about the sea animals.
 
What’s the best advice you can give a new dancer?
 
Have fun and maybe good luck!
 
What’s your favorite thing about dancing?
 
Everything

This post is part of a series. Meet our last spotlighted dancer, Aubrielle, here. Check out the blog every Monday and Thursday for more posts about Irish history, dance culture, community news, and spotlights on our dancers, staff, and families—among other fun projects! And don’t forget to dance along with us on both Facebook and Instagram.

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