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Melanie

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

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

Occupation: Southwest Airlines Customer Relations Representative

Most Memorable Experience: 1) Meeting my significant other for the first time. 2) My first dance solo on stage! I was SO nervous and it was the biggest adrenaline rush I’ve ever had.

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

Favorite Music: 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

Favorite TV shows growing up: Full House or anything Mary-Kate and Ashley

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? I admire all of the athletes and those involved in Special Olympics because they strive to create a better world by fostering acceptance and inclusion of all people. Special Olympics reminds us that we are all capable of great things and do anything we set our mind to.

What do you look forward to the most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? I really look forward to interacting with the community and building relationships. I am really excited 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

Hometown: Garland, TX

Hobbies: Singing, Dancing

Occupation: Customer Experience Provider

Most Memorable Experience: having the honor to perform the National Anthem with Alex at our first game as DSD’s.

Greatest Accomplishment: Making this team!

Favorite Quote: “Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor”

Favorite Music: Pop Punk

Favorite Movie: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Favorite TV shows growing up: Friends, Gilmore Girls, and Boy Meets World.

Who do you admire most in the sports industry and why? Jake Diekman for inspiring chronically ill athletes and starting a foundation to help those struggling with IBD.

What do you look forward to the most this season as Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? Learning from our amazing veterans and coaches.

Words of wisdom: Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Set high goals, work for them, and you just may find yourself living your dreams.

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Gina

Hometown: Dallas, Tx

Hometown: Dallas, Tx

Hobbies: Playing competitive sports with my family (volleyball, softball) Taking my dog Leo and I on spontaneous adventures!

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Most Memorable Experience: Traveling to London, England in 2013 with the TVCC Cardettes and performing at different events around many towns! I remember how amazed and thrilled people were to see 60 girls kicking in a line and then BOOM out of nowhere jump splits, they had never seen anything like it!

Accomplishment: Making the Dallas Sidekicks Dancers!!!

Favorite Quote: “In happy moments, praise God. In difficult moments, seek God. In quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, Thank God.”

Favorite Music: Everything and anything I can groove to!

Favorite Movie: All Adam Sandler Movies

Favorite Book: Junie B Jones Books, Twilight series, Tuck Everlasting

Favorite TV Shows Growing Up: Rugrats, ALL THAT! Arthur

Who do you admire in the sports industry and why? I admire the talent and passion, the desire to learn and excel is such a powerful emotion. When talent meets passion, sky is the limit and it is such a humbling experience to witness others who share your passion fulfill their greatest potential, and vice versa. You feed off one another, it is just an amazing environment to be around.

What do you look forward to the most this season as a Dallas Sidekicks Dancer? I look forward to building new friendships with my new teammates, and learning more about MASL

Words of Wisdom: No one is YOU, and that is your SUPERPOWER!

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