Always an athletic girl, I grew up in Claremont, doing anything from playing soccer, skiing, cycling, tennis, running, surfing, hiking, or swimming. One of my biggest passions in life is dancing. I began as a competitive gymnast and my mother pulled me out (rightfully so) at age 9 when she witnessed me almost breaking my neck during training on a Monday night. Tuesday night I was in ballet class, and I have not stopped dancing since then. It’s my form of meditation and exercise.