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Colorado Icicles

coached by : Rehannon Crumb

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Taryn Oliver High Res Bio

Taryn Oliver

Hometown: Mercer Island, WA Years w/ Team: 4 Occupation: Dance Instructor

What is your professional and/or personal ambition? To continue to choreograph and grow as a Dance Instructor. What is your proudest accomplishment? Buying first home Who is your role model? My Mom! My teammates would describe me as..   Silly! Favorite Sports Team? Denver Broncos (Ice too) Favorite Movie/Movie Star? Quentin Tarantino Movies What kind of pets to you have? Akita/boxer named Jinx Favorite part of being an Icicle? The amazing friends I have made. What always brings a smile to your face? When my friends come cook for me! Favorite Icicle Memory? The all mascot game of ’09! Where do you see your self in 5 years? Teaching dance and living happily ever after.

Michelle Henry bio

Michelle Henry

Hometown: Conifer, CO Years w/ Team: 2 Occupation: Student, dance instructor, and beverage cart girl at a golf course

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?  To travel, obtain a successful career in design with a fashion magazine and eventually have a happy family! If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?  Chelsea Handler would be very entertaining to hang out with, Beyonce because I envy her class and my favorite designer Michael Kors…maybe i could get some free clothes! What is your proudest accomplishment? Every time I watch my students perform! Who is your role model?  My mother has always been my biggest role model and taught me so much about personal character and being true to yourself and others. My teammates would describe me as…Goofy, hard working, and sparkly. Favorite sports team? (besides the … Continued

Melissa Seng bio

Melissa Seng

Hometown: Westminster, CO Years w/ Team: Rookie Occupation: Waitress

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?  I would love to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps and eventually work for the FBI. If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?  George St. Pierre because he is my favorite U.F.C. fighter.  Michael Jackson because he was the most talented performer and my inspiration since the moment I stepped foot in the dance studio at age 5.  Johnny Depp because I want to be in the next Pirates movie with him. Who is your role model?  My grandmother My teammates would describe me as…Entertaining!! First job?Lifeguard at Water World Favorite sports team? (besides the Ice, duh!)  Green Bay Packers Favorite movie/movie star?  Get Him to the Greek/ Johnny Depp … Continued

Jennifer Cabral Low bio

Jennifer Cabral

Hometown: St Albert, Alberta, Canada Years w/ Team: 2 Occupation: Student

What is your professional and/or personal ambition? To never stop learning and to make sure I am always happy in all my life decisions. If you could have dinner with any three  people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?  Michael Jackson because I’ve loved him since birth!  Bill Crosby because I think he is funny and an inspiring, knowledgeable man and my boyfriend Jonathan, because he would want to meet these 2 men as well. What is your proudest accomplishment?  Earning my Bachelor’s Degree in interior design and graduating Magna Cum Laude. Who is your role model?  I never pick one person to look up to, I think you should take something away from everyone you meet. My teammates would describe me as…a really … Continued

Heather Jones bio

Heather Jones

Hometown: Denver, CO Years w/ Team: 4 Occupation: Student

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?  Live life without regrets What is your proudest accomplishment?  Landing my internship in event planning My teammtes would describe me as…random First job?  Working in a haunted house Favorite sports team (besides the Ice, duh!) Nuggets/Syracruse basketball Favorite movie/movie star?  Sister Act II Favorite part about being in Icicle?  The closeness of our team Favorite Icicle memory?  Our mascot game 2 years ago What always brings a smile to your face?  A snickers What is your life philosophy?  Preparation leads to success and less is more.

Emily Ullmer bio

Emily Ullmer

Hometown: Okemos, MI Years w/ Team: Rookie Occupation: Structural Engineer

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?  My goal is to always give 100% in whatever I do and never give up. If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?  Sports Themed: Herb Brooks-favorite coach; Mitch Albom-favorite sports writer (and author); Kirk Herbstreit-favorite sports broadcaster. What is your proudest accomplishment? Earning my Master’s Degree Who is your role model?  My sister My teammates would describe me as…Outgoing and approachable First job?  Waitress Favorite sports team? (besides the Ice, duh!) any University of Kentucky Team- Go Cats! Favorite movie/movie star?  Field of Dreams What kinds of pets do you have?  What are their names?  Two golden retrievers, Shelby and Darcy Favorite part about being in Icicle?  Having the … Continued

Ashley Schleiger bio

Ashley Schleiger

Hometown: Arvada, CO Years w/ Team: 2 Occupation: Dance Coach and Student

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?  I would love to become an Event Planner and also have a family one day. If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?  I would have dinner with Oprah, my grandmother Elsie, and Bill Gates. What is your proudest accomplishment?  Finishing college in May 2011 Who is your role model?  My grandparents because they are so strong and supportive. My teammates would describe me as…Sparkly and Silly First Job?  Dance Coach at Rocky Mountain Cheer and Dance Company Favorite sports team? (besideds the Ice, duh!)  Florida Gators and Denver Broncos Favorite movie/movie star? Madagascar/Will Smith What kinds of pets do you have? What are their names?  I have a dog named … Continued

Amy Buno bio

Amy Buno

Hometown: Pinckney, MI Years w/ Team: Rookie Occupation: Student

What is your professional and/or personal ambition?  Spread joy through dance! If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why?  Oprah Winfey- she does amazing things for the world.  Eckhart Tolle-he has a great mind.  Freddie Mercury-he was a very gifted and interesting musician. What is your proudest accomplishment?  I have traveled to more than 13 different countries! Who is your role model?  My mom My teammates would describe me as…Silly!! First Job? Portage Yacht Club Favorite sports team?  (besides the Ice, duh!) Manchester United Favorite movie/movie star?  Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face What kinds of pets do you have? What are their names?  None Favorite part about being an Icicle?  Performing for the crowd and having fun … Continued

Alyssian Vissat bio

Alyssian Vissat

Hometown: Loveland, CO Years w/ Team: Rookie Occupation: Administrative Accountant and Creative Marketing

What is your professional and/or personal ambition? To inspire people and situations in a positive and creative way. If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why? William Shakespeare for the romance, Albert Einstein for the intellect, and Dance Cook for a few good laughs. What is your proudest accomplishment? Naming both of my nieces. Who is your role model? Some of the men and women I work out with every day.  They are so grounded, spiritual, and true to the world.  They make you want to be a better person and smile more often. My teammates would describe me as…Spunky and dedicated; someone they can always count on. Favorite Sports team? (besides the Ice, duh!) Broncos and Steelers Favorite … Continued

Mandi Sathers Colorado Icicle Cheerleader

Mandi Sathers

Hometown: Loveland, CO Years w/ Team: Rookie Occupation: Student

What is your professional and/or personal ambition? To become a kindergarten teacher and make a difference in children’s lives If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, dead or alive, who would they be and why? My friend Garrett Matson because he passed away in high school and I would love to see him again. My brother and sister-in-law because I don’t see them nearly as much as I’d like to. What is your proudest accomplishment? Making hip-hop finals at NDA dance nationals Who is your role model? My family. They continue to inspire me daily and always support me. My teammates would describe me as… Quiet, until you get to know me. First job? Cold Stone Creamery Favorite sports team? (besides the Ice, duh!) Denver … Continued