DSD

Melanie

Hometown: Denver, CO

Hobbies: Aviation, traveling, sailing, volleyball, and musical theater

Occupation: Southwest Airlines Customer Relations Representative

Most Memorable Experience: Meeting my soon-to-be husband for the first time.

Favorite Quote: “Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress.”

Favorite Music Genre: I love a variety of genres. I love Indie Folk, Hip-Hop/Rap, Musical Theater, Country, and I know every Shania Twain song!

Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman

Favorite Book: The Harry Potter series

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? I really admire Monica Aldama, the head coach of Navarro College Cheer. She is a very consistent and professional director to her athletes, but also a mentor and role model to them. I am inspired by her work ethic and determination to push limits, but I am mostly inspired by how much she loves her athletes unconditionally. Monica sets a great example of servant leadership, and I strive to be as much of a strong-willed and motivating leader as she is.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? What I love most this season as a DSD, is our Sidekicks fans and the Dallas community. I absolutely love to create memorable and fun experiences for the fans, but most especially have meaningful interactions with all of the kids. I hope to inspire all kids to fall in love with a passion of theirs and never give up. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing that sparkle in someone’s eyes when they are doing something they love!

Words of wisdom: Love others as well as yourself and always extend grace, kindness, and joy. Wake up each day humble and thankful and live fully because tomorrow is never guaranteed.

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Sydney

Hometown:Garland, TX

Hobbies: Dancing, singing

Occupation: Customer Care Supervisor / Graduate Student

Most Memorable Experience: Singing the national anthem last year at some of the games.

Favorite Quote: “Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.”

Favorite Music Genre: Pop-punk

Favorite Movie: How to lose a guy in 10 days

Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Jake Diekman. He continued to play baseball throughout an Ulcerative Colitis flare up and created a foundation for people living with IBD.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? I love being able to serve my team as co-captain!

Words of wisdom: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5

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Gina

Hometown: Forney, TX

Hobbies: Playing softball and volleyball with my family, going to the movies, watching true crime and investigation shows/documentaries

Occupation: Valence Laboratory as an Administrator Assistant

Most Memorable Experience: In 2013 I got the opportunity of traveling to London, England with my college drill team “TVCC Cardettes” we got to perform in a variety of activities during our visit! Such a humbling experience and one I will truly remember for the rest of my life!

Favorite Quote: “You’re never too important to be nice to people.”

Favorite Music Genre: Bachata, reggae, hip hop/ rap, country, oldies, pop

Favorite Movie: All the Marvel Movies!!! Harry Potter series, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Burlesque

Favorite Book: Junie B Jones series were my favorite growing up

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? What I love most about this season so far are the fans and the kids. Truly we have some amazing fans who have come to every home game and we cannot thank them enough for their support to the organization! Watching all the kids have a blast dancing on the jumbo Tron brings so much joy and laughter to my heart! Nothing better then seeing children’s faces light up when they are on the big screen!

Words of wisdom: “We do not need magic to change the world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine better.”

-J.K. Rowling

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Ruby

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Hobbies: Writing, figure skating, yoga and dancing

Occupation: College Student and Dancer

Most Memorable Experience: Visiting Aruba for the summer.

Favorite Quote: “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”

Favorite Music Genre: Pop

Favorite Movie: White chicks

Favorite Book: Beloved, Novel by: Toni Morrison

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? I admire Pelé a soccer legend, I remember watching the movie “Pelé: Birth of a Legend” ever since I got to know about his story, I learned that it’s not about where you come from but the love and dedication you put into a sport and the faith in your own talent.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? Getting to dance with a group of talented and hard-working women, who inspire me every day.

Words of wisdom: Hardships in life are not meant to make you weak but to make you stronger, make the best out of every situation.

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Kesha

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Hobbies: Dancing, Singing, Walking my dog Zoey, and Pageantry- I've won 7 pageant titles!

Occupation: High School Math Teacher/ Drill Team Director

Most Memorable Experience: Getting the opportunity to study abroad in India & Dubai

Favorite Quote: Wake, Pray...Slay

Favorite Music Genre: I will listen to ANY music with a good beat!

Favorite Movie: Bring it On

Favorite Book: Purpose Driven Life

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Lebron James. Not only is he an outstanding athlete, but he has is a great father, husband, and role model to his the community.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? This season as a Dallas Sidekicks Dancer, I've been blessed to have an amazing Director that goes above and beyond to make sure the team is at its absolute best, both on and off the field.

Words of wisdom: God's timing is perfect. Never give up, and certainly don't stop praying! There's a purpose for each and every one of our lives.

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Geralynne

Hometown: Brownsville, TX

Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy exercising, reading, watching movies, hanging out with my dog, and of course dancing!

Occupation: Special Education Teacher

Most Memorable Experience: Making the Dallas Sidekicks Dancers and shooting my first swim calendar!

Favorite Quote: "Change your thoughts and you change your world."

Favorite Music Genre:EDM & alternative

Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings

Favorite Book: The Catcher in the Rye

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? The humbleness, dedication, and loyalty of Tim Duncan has always been admirable to me. Even in retirement he continues to teach so much more than basketball to the men on the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? I have never met more inspirational, hardworking, passionate women. Being on this team has allowed me to make some amazing friendships and have experiences I never would have dreamed of. I am forever thankful!

Words of wisdom: If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you always got. Step out of your comfort zone and take a chance!

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Erica

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Hobbies: Other than dancing I enjoy listening to podcasts, singing, photography, and anything make-up.

Occupation: Pre School PE Teacher and full-time student at UNT

Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable experience is the time when I first danced on stage at a talent show in California with my best friend with a dance combo we choreographed. That’s when I faced my fear of dancing in front of an audience.

Favorite Quote: “You can’t play it safe your whole life and expect to reach your highest potential. You’ve got to be willing to take some risk” – Joel Osteen

Favorite Music Genre: Pop

Favorite Movie: All Step Up Series

Favorite Book: #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso

What do you admire most in the sports industry and why? In the sports industry I admire the dedication each athlete puts into doing what they love. Knowing that people are successful in the things they are passionate about shows you can accomplish your dreams in life.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancers? What I love most this season is being able to perform on the field with my dance sisters and meeting the kids that look up to us after each game.

Words of wisdom: Never live life trying to get validation from others the only validation you need comes from self-love.

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Jaylyn

Hometown: Houston, TX

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, dancing and resting

Occupation: Elementary teacher

Most Memorable Experience: Going bungee jumping in Nashville! Will never do that again lol

Favorite Quote: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."

Favorite Music Genre: R&B

Favorite Movie: Center Stage

Favorite Book: Home of the brave by Katherine Applegate

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? That's a tough question given there are so many sports with legends that have extraordinary testimonies and wisdom of their own! If I had to choose 1, I'd say Misty Copeland because I relate greatly to her and admire her strength as an African American woman.

What do you love most this season as a Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? The thing I love most this season as a Dallas Sidekicks Dancer is being able to foster close knit relationships with the girls on this team. They're more than teammates, they're sisters!

Words of wisdom: Never lose faith, never lose passion! Love is the answer!

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Kylie

Hometown: McKinney, TX

Hobbies: Gardening — I like to grow my own flowers, fruits and veggies — baking and crafting.

Occupation: Floral Designer

Most Memorable Experience: Seeing the lights sparkle on the Eiffel Tower right before they go out for the night. If you stay up late enough, they turn the main lights off and it sparkles with twinkle lights for a little while in the dark. It’s beautiful.

Favorite Quote: “I must always have flowers, always and always” - Claude Monet

Favorite Music Genre: I love all music, I don’t have a favorite.

Favorite Movie: Madagascar!!!

Favorite Book: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Shaquem Griffin because he is the first one-handed player to be drafted by an NFL team, the Seahawks. He is an amazing player and did not let having a disability stop him or hinder him in any way! He’s an amazing inspiration for us all!

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? I love performing on the field and on the sidelines with my sisters on Sidekicks Gameday!!

Words of wisdom: Never ever ever give up on your dreams, and always remember to love thy neighbor.

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Haley

Hometown: Gilroy, CA

Hobbies: Hiking, camping, surfing, exploring new towns, dancing, and hanging out with my dog.

Occupation: Part-time student and part-time nanny

Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable experience was dancing at halftime at the Military bowl when I was a San Jose State Spectrum.

Favorite Quote: “Be afraid and then do it anyway.”

Favorite Music Genre: Country

Favorite Movie:Clueless

Favorite Book:The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? The athlete I admire most in the sports industry is Simone Biles. She is the most record-breaking gymnast in history because of her hard work. Her dedication inspires me to keep chasing the dreams I have.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? What I love most about being a Dallas Sidekicks Dancer is having the privilege to dance on the field at halftime and quarter breaks with my sisters!

Words of wisdom: Never give up. Whatever anyone’s dreams are, no matter how big or small, chase them. When one door closes another one will open and it happened for a reason. I truly believe that people don't get a certain job or they don't make a team because there is something that will make them ten times happier coming their way.

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Iman

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Hobbies: Reading

Occupation: I work as Registered Behavior Technician for children with autism

Most Memorable Experience: I would say my most memorable experience was when I spent a month in France. I went there with about 10 other people for a school project but we all lived with different families in different cities. It was such a freeing experience to be able to completely immerse myself in that culture.

Favorite Quote: "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." -Albus Dumbledore

Favorite Music Genre: 90's R&B

Favorite Movie: Bringing Down the House

Favorite Book: Anything Harry Potter

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Simone Biles. Her level of passion and dedication to her sport is unreal. On top of that, she is someone who has been through so many obstacles throughout her entire life and is still able to remain positive. I truly admire her for that.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? What I love most this season is seeing everyone's growth. Looking back at videos from the beginning of the season until now, it is insane how much each of us has grown as dancers and as women and I am so honored to be apart of this journey with my teammates.

Words of wisdom: Love yourself. Be patient with yourself. Trust yourself. You are the only thing standing in the way of achieving your goals. It's okay to make mistakes but just remember to learn from them and forgive yourself for them. Don't hold yourself back!

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Lindsey

Hometown: Texarkana, TX

Hobbies: Travel and anything fitness!

Occupation: Sr. Analyst in Sales Analytics at Southwest Airlines

Most Memorable Experience: Being taught by guest choreographers that I had idolized from afar like Mavs and DCCs!

Favorite Quote: I hope you feel things you’ve never felt before. I hope you meet people who have a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start over again

Favorite Music Genre: Country/ Indie Pop

Favorite Movie: Breaking Away

Favorite Book: Great Gatsby

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Serena Williams because she has triumphed over and handled many adversities with grace especially dealing with being a woman in sports and showing that we are strong

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? Seeing my team and myself grow as athletes and dancers

Words of wisdom: The definition of insanity is doing the same things but expecting different results, so if you are struggling with your current dance journey, train harder and more diversly to see better results. It's okay to feel uncomfortable in new classes. It will only help you grow.

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Jordan

Hometown: North Richland Hills, TX

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, watching tv

Occupation: Student

Most Memorable Experience: Making this team, it was a big dream of mine to make a professional team and I never thought I would or could do it.

Favorite Quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you’re to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Favorite Music Genre: Pop

Favorite Movie: The Wiz

Favorite Book: Catcher in the Rye

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Misty Copeland, she didn’t start dancing until she was 13 and now she is the first black female principal dancer at ABT. I did not start dancing until high school so she inspires me to try and achieve my wildest dreams.

What do you love most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? I really love getting to sign autographs and talk to fans after the game! It fills my heart getting to talk to the people who constantly support the team.

Words of wisdom: Do something everyday to get you one step closer to your goal. Your goals and dreams are a lot closer in reach than you think.

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