Mariah Jensen
Academic Year: Freshman
Year on Team: 1st
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Toddville, IA.
High School: Alburnett High School
Nickname(s): Mariers, Mae
Academic Awards:
Favorite Place on Campus: Water fountain by the West Gym
Favorite Food: Apples
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite Song at the Moment: Kiss by Prince.. I LOVE Prince
How did you get involved in dance?: I started dance when I was three, and have loved it ever since!
What made you want to dance at the University of Northern Iowa?: I have seen the UNI Dance Team dance on many occassions and was amazed.
Favorite UNI Dance Team moment: Going to Subway with all of the girls during tryouts, it was a good time!
Who has been the biggest influence in your dance career?: My high school coach Rachel, who has always pushed and believed in me. Also my mother and father, they're my rock!
Describe yourself in three words: lovable mad scientist
What do you like to do when you are not dancing?: Baking and being outdoors
Personal Motto/quote to live by: Always remember to live each day one at a time
What are three goals on your life's to-do list?: Grad school, watch a ballet from the Russian Ballet Co., and inspire someone
Not many people know this but I: love pickle juice!
Do you have any advice for future team members?: Never doubt yourself, even if the task seems impossible. Give it everything you have and keep a smile on your face, because no matter what the outcome is you know you did your best.
Year on Team: 1st
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Toddville, IA.
High School: Alburnett High School
Nickname(s): Mariers, Mae
Academic Awards:
Favorite Place on Campus: Water fountain by the West Gym
Favorite Food: Apples
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember
Favorite Song at the Moment: Kiss by Prince.. I LOVE Prince
How did you get involved in dance?: I started dance when I was three, and have loved it ever since!
What made you want to dance at the University of Northern Iowa?: I have seen the UNI Dance Team dance on many occassions and was amazed.
Favorite UNI Dance Team moment: Going to Subway with all of the girls during tryouts, it was a good time!
Who has been the biggest influence in your dance career?: My high school coach Rachel, who has always pushed and believed in me. Also my mother and father, they're my rock!
Describe yourself in three words: lovable mad scientist
What do you like to do when you are not dancing?: Baking and being outdoors
Personal Motto/quote to live by: Always remember to live each day one at a time
What are three goals on your life's to-do list?: Grad school, watch a ballet from the Russian Ballet Co., and inspire someone
Not many people know this but I: love pickle juice!
Do you have any advice for future team members?: Never doubt yourself, even if the task seems impossible. Give it everything you have and keep a smile on your face, because no matter what the outcome is you know you did your best.