Alyssa Johnson
Academic Year: Junior
Year on Team: 1st
Major: Theater
Hometown: Eagle Grove, IA.
High School: Eagle Grove High School
Nickname(s): Lyss
Academic Awards:
Favorite Place on Campus:
Favorite Food: Taco Tico
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: All Disney movies, especially Beauty and the Beast :)
Favorite Song at the Moment: ROLLING IN THE DEEP by Adele!! UGHH love her!!
How did you get involved in dance?: I've been involved in dance through middle school, grade school, and college. I fell in love with it and I never stopped.
What made you want to dance at the University of Northern Iowa?: The UNI Dance Team in phenomenal! I love watching them at state, and have known two previous UNI dancers and they are also amazing! Everyone I've talked to has only said great things, so I wanted to be a part of it!
Favorite UNI Dance Team moment: I haven't had a lot of time with the team so far, but I'm sure this year is going to be filled with awesome, wild memories :)
Who has been the biggest influence in your dance career?: My former coach Lesa Dencklaue from Iowa Central Community College, she is absolutely amazing, and has pushed me so far these past few years. She's a blessing.
Describe yourself in three words: Outgoing, performer, loving!
What do you like to do when you are not dancing? I love singing! I do it all the time:) I also like going on walks, working out, spending time with friends and family, and of course obsessively youtubing So You Think You Can Dance videos
Personal Motto/quote to live by: If you never try, you'll never know!
What are three goals on your life's to-do list?: Move somewhere amazing and perform, become the voice of a Disney princess haha, and sing with someone famous!
Not many people know this but I: Tried out for America's Got Talent and actually made it really far in the audition process,
Do you have any advice for future team members?: I haven't had much experience as a UNI dancer yet ha, but I would just say to not be afraid to try out. There are always going to be amazing dancers and performers at auditions for everything! But if you never try, you'll never know.
Year on Team: 1st
Major: Theater
Hometown: Eagle Grove, IA.
High School: Eagle Grove High School
Nickname(s): Lyss
Academic Awards:
Favorite Place on Campus:
Favorite Food: Taco Tico
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: All Disney movies, especially Beauty and the Beast :)
Favorite Song at the Moment: ROLLING IN THE DEEP by Adele!! UGHH love her!!
How did you get involved in dance?: I've been involved in dance through middle school, grade school, and college. I fell in love with it and I never stopped.
What made you want to dance at the University of Northern Iowa?: The UNI Dance Team in phenomenal! I love watching them at state, and have known two previous UNI dancers and they are also amazing! Everyone I've talked to has only said great things, so I wanted to be a part of it!
Favorite UNI Dance Team moment: I haven't had a lot of time with the team so far, but I'm sure this year is going to be filled with awesome, wild memories :)
Who has been the biggest influence in your dance career?: My former coach Lesa Dencklaue from Iowa Central Community College, she is absolutely amazing, and has pushed me so far these past few years. She's a blessing.
Describe yourself in three words: Outgoing, performer, loving!
What do you like to do when you are not dancing? I love singing! I do it all the time:) I also like going on walks, working out, spending time with friends and family, and of course obsessively youtubing So You Think You Can Dance videos
Personal Motto/quote to live by: If you never try, you'll never know!
What are three goals on your life's to-do list?: Move somewhere amazing and perform, become the voice of a Disney princess haha, and sing with someone famous!
Not many people know this but I: Tried out for America's Got Talent and actually made it really far in the audition process,
Do you have any advice for future team members?: I haven't had much experience as a UNI dancer yet ha, but I would just say to not be afraid to try out. There are always going to be amazing dancers and performers at auditions for everything! But if you never try, you'll never know.