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Nikki - Choreographer

 

Birthday: May 6th

Occupation: Consultant with Investors Group

Worst habit: Shopping

Something interesting about you: I love reading comic books, and going to sci-fi/comic conventions

Favorite dance related experience: Placing 8th in the world at the Dance Worlds

Pre-game prep routine: Drinking lots of water, and warming up with ankle weights on

Favorite part about being a Weather Girl: Performing is the best part of being a dancer, and being a Weather Girl gives us the opportunity to constantly perform for amazing crowds

Kiersten

 

Birthday: November 18th

Occupation: Sales Associate, Student

Favorite food:  Lasagna

 

Hidden talent: Chalk pastel Portraits

 

Favorite dance related experience: Traveling to New York to compete in a dance competition

 

Pre-game prep routine: Stretching and practicing our routines

 

Favorite part about being a Weather Girl: Preforming for the crowd
 

Grace

 

Birthday: July 13th

 

Occupation: Cadet at Ravensberg College

 

Pre-Game prep routine: Yogurt and granola for breakfast, then I listen to my pregame playlist and do my hair and makeup

 

Future aspirations: To become an officer with the Halifax Regional Police

 

Something interesting about you: My greatest fear is marine life; fish, sharks, even sea weed terrify me

Favorite part about being a Weather Girl: The girls! I love spending time with such a great group of dancers and learning such great choreography

Meaghan

 

Birthday: December 14th

 

Favourite food: Thai

 

Favourite type of music: Metalcore

 

Something interesting about you: I have an extensive collection of Vogue magazines and miniature Elephant figurines

 

Favorite part about being a Weather Girl: The friendships I've made.  Some of my most cherished friendships have spawned from being a Weather Girl

 

Favorite part of Rainmen games: Experiencing a neck and neck final quarter,  So thrilling

Michelle

 

Birthday: March 16th

Occupation: SMU Student/Victoria’s Secret Sales Associate

Worst habit: Talking about my cat like he’s my child

Future aspirations: Offender support worker

Something interesting about you: I’ve been a vegetarian for 8 years.

Pre-game prep routine: Blaring music and drinking vitamin water

Favorite dance related experience: Getting my first pointe shoes

Taralyn

Birthday: March 8th

Favorite food: My favorite varies depending on my mood, but currently I'm really loving thai

Favourite TV show: Glee! I'm definitely a gleek

Something interesting about you: I am lucky enough to call my mom my best friend

Pre-game prep routine: A quick stop at Starbucks on the way to the Metro Centre, and som last minute practice with my teammates.  I also like to help everyone with their hair

Favorite part of Rainmen Games: My favorite part of the games is seeing how much fun all of the kids have and how happy it makes them

Maegan

 

 

Birthday: July 12th

Occupation: Student

Favorite food: Steak and potatoes

Favorite TV show: Family Guy

Worst Habit: Twirling my hair

Hobbies: Reading, sports, and dancing

Future aspirations: To work in the Tourism industry

Favorite part of Rainmen Games: Dancing

Jasmine

 

Birthday: July 30th

Favorite food: Nachos

Worst habit: Procrastinating

Hidden talent: I'm very artistic

Something interesting about you: I was in 4 musicals

Pre Game prep routine: Get ready, walk to the metro centre with Michelle

Favorite part of being a Weather Girl: Spending so much time with a great group of girls

Favorite part of Rainmen Games: Getting to watch every game
 

Hannah

 

Birthday: September 28th

Favorite food: Spicy wings

Pet peeve: Negativity! You can do anything if you put your mind to it

Favorite dance related experience: The intensive ballet/modern dance camp I attended for 4 years. It would teach a year’s worth of dance in just two weeks

Future aspirations: To continue dancing and have a loving family of my own

Favorite part about being a Weather Girl: The different styles of dance, making us better dancers, and staying fit

If you are interested in auditioning for the Weather Girls please email weathergirls@rainmenbasketball.ca for more information.

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