Name: Edwina
Aside from dancing, my ideal job would be: Executive Sales Director of a major fashion line
Birthday: October 5
Complete this sentence “10 years ago I was …”: Cheering at the Pat Riley Center at Schenectady High School
Describe yourself in three words or less?: Loyal, Sincere, Loving
Do you have any nicknames?: E.V. for my first and my middle names
Hometown:NY
How would you describe your style of dress?: Polished and Chic
If you looked in my trunk you would find: An emergency roadside kit!
If you were a superhero what would your super power be: Teleportation
In five years I see myself . . . : Obtaining my PhD
My advice to young dancers: Never give up and practice practice practice
My dance icon is: Any dancer who never stops learning and growing
My friends would characterize me as: Goofy and honest
Name something you would only do once in your lifetime: Bungee jump
Occupation: Sales
People would never believe that I accomplished . . . : Receiving my master’s degree in three semesters while working 2 jobs and dancing on 2 teams!
Quote to live by: Tomorrow is never promised today so dream big
What are your hobbies?: I love to travel!
What book are you reading now? The Shack
What is your alma mater? (college): University at Albany, State University of New York
What is your background/nationality?:Nigerian
What is your best quality?: When I set a goal I achieve it and I don’t believe in obstacles
What is your biggest pet peeve?: Liars
What is your dream vacation?: Tahitian Islands Bora Bora
What is your favorite food?: I like ethnic foods especially Nigerian and Spanish foods
What is your favorite holiday?: I know birthdays do not count but anyone who knows me knows that its an ALL OUT AFFAIR and of course Christmas
What is your favorite movie?: Joy Luck Club
What is your favorite song?: Endangered Species by Diane Reeves
What is your favorite type of music?: Everything!!
What place would you like to visit?: Too many to list!
What’s your guilty pleasure?: The internet
Who is your hero?: My mom she has done so much for our family and was recognized as Mother of the Year in 2008!
Why did you choose to be a Miami HEAT Dancer?: The HEAT Dancers are cultured and sophisticated women on and off the court and I wanted to be a part of something that great!
Years on the Squad?: Rookie!
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