Alayna

Year on Squad: Second

Major/Minor: Microbiology/Gender and Health

Hometown: Manassas, VA

High School: Osbourn Park High School

Other Activities at U of M: Artistic Director of Dance 2xs

Previous Dance Experience: Started dancing at age 3. Danced at Encore Performers in Chantilly, VA for ten years. Trained in tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Member of high school dance team for four years.

Plans after Undergraduate: Continue to work for the government and attend graduate school to study Genetics further.

Most Influential Person in Life and Why?: My mother, because she is the person who pushes me the most and gives me the most support in anything I want to do.

Best word that describes me: Determined

Hobbies: Dance

Favorite aspect of being on the Michigan Dance Team: Performing at the games in front of all the Michigan fans.

Favorite Food: Pasta Salad

Dream Travel Location: Australia

Favorite TV Show: So you think you can dance!!

Pet Peeve: Liars