Dance Team

2012 ***Boston Cannons Dance Team

 

Introducing The 2012 Boston Cannons Dance Team!                                                                                                                                                       

About us:

The Boston Cannons Dance Team is a professional, volunteer dance team that performs at all Boston Cannons home games and any additional league games hosted in Boston which have included events such as the MLL All Star game and MLL Championship weekend.

The Boston Cannons Dance Team practices once a week for two hours during the season (February - August). The Cannons Dance Team not only performs on the field at each game, but also participates in on-field promotions and other game day fan activities. In addition, members of the dance team participate in various community service events throughout the season. This year members of the team volunteered at the NSTAR Walk for Children's Hospital, Avon's Walk for Breast Cancer, Tour de Cure and various MDA events.

If you are interested in becoming a 2012 Boston Cannons Dance Team sponsor or would like to request the team for an appearance, please contact Ashley Wagner.

If you have any other questions or for more information, please contact Dance Team Director/Choreographer, Ashley Wagner at danceteam@bostoncannons.com.

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The Boston Cannons Dance Team would like to take a moment and recognize our 2012 sponsors. Their support of our team each season enables us to continue to grow and we are sincerely appreciative.

Warrior/Brine

We would like to thank Warrior Brine Outlet Store for being our official 2012 Dance Team Sponsor.

Natural Images by Allie
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We would like to thank Allie Burke for being our official 2012 Boston Cannons Dance Team Photographer.

         

Sun Kissed Tan and Spa                                                                                              www.sunkissedshrewsbury.com                                                                        

We would like to thank Sun Kissed Tan and Spa for being our official 2012 Boston Cannons Dance Team Tanning Sponsor.                                                                                                                                                           

Katrina Activewear                                                                                                  www.katrinawear.com                                                                                                                                                                 We would like to thank Katrina Activewear for being our official 2012 Boston Cannons Dance Team Dance Wear Sponsor. 

                                                                                                                                                        

Pro-Fitness Plus                                                                                               

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We would like to thank Pro-Fitness Plus for being our official 2012 Boston Cannons Dance Team Practice Facility.

Beauty Solutions                                                                                                         www.beautysolutionsandover.com                                                                                                                                 

We would like to thank Aimee Jackson from Beauty Solutions for being our official makeup artist for our 2012 photo-shoot.

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Ashley~ **Director/Choreographer, 5th Year Veteran

Occupation: Sales Operations Analyst

College/Major: Dean College-Dance Major

Hometown: Westminster, MA

Do you have any pets? Old English Bulldog named Gunner & a cat named Ginger-they're my babies!

Name one word that describes you: Worrier

Who is your role model?  My mother-she's an amazing person.

Name something you have done once but would never do again: Jump off a cliff into the ocean in Jamaica! Especially since my two biggest fears are heights and the ocean.

In 5 years, where do you see yourself?  Owning my own dance studio.

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Nicole~ *Captain & 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Dance Teacher & Graduate Student

College/Major: UMASS Boston-Anthropology & English

Hometown: Leominster, MA

One of these days I'm going to... Get enough sleep!

Do you have any pets? Yes, Humphrey-the most adorable little mutt ever. I love him to pieces even though he loves chewing on my tights & ballet slippers.

What is your favorite karaoke song? I DO NOT sing. You'll never hear it happen. Even when the BCDT did a group karaoke trip, I was the self-appointed photographer.

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? The ability to remember everything I've ever known.

Name something you have done once but would never do again? Take out a student loan.

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Brittany~ *Captain & 4th Year Veteran

Occupation: Accountant

College/Major: Suffolk University-Accounting/Marketing

Hometown: Brookeline, NH

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Lioness, so I can be Queen of the jungle!

What's the one thing you can't live without? The horn in my car.

What is your favorite TV show? It's a tie between 'Diners, Drive-in's & Dives' & 'Moonshiners.'

Name one word that describes you: Vivacious

If you looked in my trunk, what would you find? Camping chairs, boogie boards & my snow boots. Ready for anything!

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Deanna~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Student

College/Major: Bentley University-Marketing

Hometown: Burlington, MA

What is your favorite vacation destination? Walt Disney World...such a kid at heart!

What is your best advice for young dancers? Take every single opportunity you get, enjoy every minute on stage, point your toes and keep practicing!

Who is your favorite Cannons player? Chris Eck.

Name one word that describes you: Bubbly.

What is your biggest fear? Dogs!

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Heather~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Director of LINX Dance Studio and Artistic Director of Enigmatic Contemporary Dance

College/Major: Adelphi University-Dance & Exercise Science

Hometown: Oceanport, NJ

One of these days I'm going to...Back pack through Europe

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? To teleport, that way I will never be late again.

What is your best advice for young dancers? Audition for everything and never give up!

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A Kangaroo, that way I will never have to carry a bag again.

What is your biggest fear? Clowns

What is your favorite vacation destination? Aruba. One happy island!

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Ines~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Assistant After School Teacher

College/Major: Lesley University-Early Childhood Education & Mathematics

Hometown: Stoneham, MA

What is your favorite karaoke song?  Anything by N'SYNC. I'm still waiting for them to get back together!

One of these days I'm going to...stand at the tip-top of the Eiffel Tower.

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? TELEPORTATION! I have this horrible problem of being late to everything.

Who is your favorite Cannons player? Oh, they are all so great! I mean come on-they just won the 2011 MLL Championships last season!

Name an interesting fact about you: My first language is Portuguese.

What is your biggest pet peeve? People who don't use their blinkers. It's so simple!

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Kelly~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Ph.D. Student in Cognitive Neuroscience

College/Major: Ed.M. Harvard Graduate School of Education, B.A. Psychology, Spanish and Education Studies at Middlebury College

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ

What's the one thing you can't live without? My optimism. I think my happy disposition and ability to look at the bright side of a situation despite anything standing in my way is part of the reason why I've both set ambitious goals for myself and have been able to achieve them.

Name one word that describes you? Cheerful! I think anyone who knows me would agree that it is extremely rare to see me with anything but a smile on my face.

If you looked in my trunk, what would you find? Oh, goodness! I feel like my trunk has a little bit of everything that I do-clothes/shoes for dance and the gym, poms for Cannons practice, GRE books because I am an instructor for Kaplan and my favorite snack (dried mangos from Costco) to keep me going!

Who is your favorite Cannons player? Mike Stone. He went to Middlebury College and graduated a year above me.

What is your best advice for young dancers? Always perform to your fullest, whether in a performance or just during rehearsal. So much about dancing is about how confident you feel and look, and whether you can attract the audience's attention-and all that only improves with practice!

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Lauren~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Special Education Teacher & Dance Teacher

College/Major: Bridgewater State University-Communications Major and Dance Education

Hometown: Tewksbury, MA

Do you have any pets? Yes. Two cats, Mario & Luigi.

What actress would you want to play you in a documentary? Zooey Deschanel.

What is your biggest pet peeve? When people are late!

Name an interesting fact about yourself: My brother and I have the same birthday but we are three years apart!

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A cat so I could take naps all day.

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Moriah~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Student

College/Major: Southern New Hampshire University-Communications

Hometown: Manchester, NH

What's the one thing you can't live without? Dance!

In 5 years, where do you see yourself? On my way to having a successful career.

What actress would you want to play you in a documentary? Rachel McAdams

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? I would be able to make things happen with the snap of a finger.

What is your biggest fear? I really don't like the dark.

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Tanya~ 2nd Year Veteran

Occupation: Office Manager

College/Major: Middlesex Community College, Liberal Studies

Hometown: Somerville, MA

What is your favorite karaoke song? Whitney Houston-"I Will Always Love You." I like a song that really shows my range. I'm just kidding...I'm a terrible singer!

What's the one thing you can't live without? Laughter

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A Kangaroo! They always move forward, never backwards.

What's your favorite part of being a Cannons Dancer? I love the comradery on the team. It's like hanging out with your friends and having a dance party.

Name an interesting fact about yourself: I am one of four generations of women in my family alive today.

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Andrea~ 3rd Year Veteran

Occupation: Special Education Teacher/ABA Therapist

College/Major: Bridgewater State College-Elementary Education & Sociology

Hometown: Woburn, MA

What actress would you want to play you in a documentary? Jessica Alba because she's corky like me!

Name an interesting fact about yourself: I am blind in my left eye.

What is your proudest accomplishment? Graduating college, buying a new car and taking on my mother's role (tough shoes to fill) in my household.

Who is your favorite Cannons player? Paul Rabil.  He's a MONSTAH!

Who is your role model? My mom. She battled lung cancer and still managed to smile, laugh and enjoy life every single day.

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Cara~ 3rd Year Veteran

Occupation: Graphic Designer

College/Major: Salem State University-Art & Design

Hometown: Woburn, MA

Who is your role model? My mother. She is the most generous, strong, hard working woman. I adore her!

What's the one thing you can't live without? MAC Lipstick.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A bird, so I could soar around peacefully and travel the world.

What's your favorite part of being a Cannons Dancer? Being able to dance in front of a high energy atmosphere. Go Cannons!

What is your biggest fear? Snakes!

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Lele~ Rookie

Occupation: Dance Teacher

College/Major: Marist College-Athletic Training

Hometown: Acton, MA

One of these days I'm going to...Have a pink motorcycle.

Who is your role model? My mother. She is the strongest, smartest and most beautiful person I know.

Why did you want to be a Cannons Dancer? Where else can you find beautiful & talented women, community service opportunities and amazing game day action?

What is your proudest accomplishment? Earning my New York State Emergency Medical Technician certification and being in the top 5 of my class.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Pessimism. It just brings everyone down.

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Laura~ Rookie

Occupation: Student

College/Major: Fisher College-Marketing

Hometown: Manchester, NH

What is your favorite vacation destination? Anywhere that holds some type of adventure!

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? The ability to be in two places at once. That would be amazing for my busy schedule!

What is your favorite TV show? I don't have a specific show but I like the news and bad reality TV shows.

Name something that you have done once but would never do again? I went deep-sea fishing once with my dad and ended up getting seasick. No more deep-sea fishing for me!

Why did you want to be a Cannons Dancer? Having the chance to be a part of an amazing group of girls that not only share a love for dance, but also volunteer in the community is such an amazing experience. Not to mention the fact that I get to be front row for every Cannons home game!

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Charlene~ Rookie

Occupation: Student & Dance Instructor

College/Major: Middlesex Community College-Psychology & Nursing

Hometown: Lawrence, MA

If you looked in my trunk, what would you find? My spare tire, a blanket and my pom poms of course!

What's the one thing you can't live without? Coffee!

In 5 years, where do you see yourself? Working at a hospital in the pediatrics department.

What is your biggest pet peeve? People who are always negative. There's always someone out there that has it way worse than you!

What is your biggest fear? Coming home alone to an empty house. I always think someone's going to be hiding inside.

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