Isabella Oliver
PLAINFIELD SOUTH COUGARETTES DANCE TEAM (senior)
1ST TIME ON THE 8CA ALL-STATE DANCE TEAM
15 years
My favorite memory from this season was the feeling I had walking off the floor at sectionals. I felt so connected to all of my teammates and to our routine and we all knew it was our best run yet and we gave it our all. There were many tears, but they were happy tears, and it’s a core memory I will take with me for the rest of my life.
We are hard-working, dedicated and passionate dancers. My team doesn’t know what it feels like to give up. We stay together and stay strong through everything until we see all of our hard work pay off.
I’ve never felt more connected with a team than I have this past competition season, so I’d like to thank my teammates for always being so welcoming and supportive no matter what. I would also like to thank my coaches for always supporting me and helping me improve immensely as a dancer these past 4 years. I am also beyond grateful for all of my friends and family who have supported me throughout my dance career.
I love performing contemporary pieces, but I think my favorite style of dance to watch would have to be hip hop.
Spending time outdoors/in nature, crafting, playing video and board games, and spending time with the people I love
Isabella has been a four-year member for our program. Over her years in the program, she’s grown in both her dance abilities along with her confidence in herself. She is able to use these skills to help encourage her teammates.