PLAYER PROFILE

Natalie

Senior

Dakota Dunes, SD

YEARS ON POMLINE : 3rd
MAJOR : Precision, Nutrition & Wellness
FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING IN THE PRIDE OF ARIZONA : My favorite thing about the Pride of Arizona is the principles by which the organization is run. “Pride” is an acronym that stands for 5 qualities that are expected of each individual member. This acronym does not go unrecognized but is the highest standard to strive for, on and off the field. Being a part of the Pride has helped me to raise my own standard in life, as well as stay present in each moment. The performance-based aspect of cheering in front of a crowd is something that has made a deep impact on me as it allows me to serve as an ambassador of spirit and pride for my school.

Natalie began dancing at the age of 4 when she was enrolled in a pre-ballet class through a local dance studio, 5678! Dance. She immersed herself in various dance styles and eventually brought her dance career to the next level when she joined her studio’s All-Star Competitive Dance Team. She competed with this team throughout her high school years where they took home the title of “Open CoEd Jazz World Champions” at the 2021 USASF Dance Worlds. Along with dancing competitively, she also enjoyed being a cheerleader for her high school’s football team where she had the opportunity of being “Varsity Captain” in 2021 and “JV Captain” in 2019. Natalie loves inspiring younger dancers and has been a dance instructor at her local studio since 2016. She is currently an Honors Student at the University of Arizona where she loves studying Precision Nutrition & Wellness.