Dance Team

 

Sponsored By: 

 

 

The Ohio Dance Machine is the official professional dance and cheerleading team for MLL’s, Ohio Machine.  The Dance Machine, under the leadership of Directors Joan Shaffer and Kelly Brooks, is proud to be a part of the inaugural season.

They perform and cheer at all home games, in addition to participating in on- field promotional contests, meet & greet with the fans and signing posters at autograph alley.  The Dance Machine has already participated at the Cap City Half Marathon and Flying Horse Farm for seriously ill children.  Giving back to the community is a very important part of what our group is about.

The Dance Machine is comprised of career women and college students, several pursuing their master’s degrees.  They still find time to rehearse two days a week, maintain full or part time jobs, attend classes and fulfill their one passion they all have in common, the love of DANCE.

The team would like to thank all of their sponsors.  Without their support and generosity, the Dance Machine would not have been able to achieve the level of professionalism and success they have today.

If you have any questions about auditioning for the Dance Machine or how you can schedule the team for an appearance, please contact Director Joan Shaffer by clicking here.

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 MEGAN - CAPTAIN

OCCUPATION: High School Science Teacher

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Albion College, Biology

DEGREES: BA in Biology, soon to be MAT in Biological Science

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE THING WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND: A good book

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My mom. She’s always supported me in everything I’ve done, and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without her.

DO YOU HAVE A PET AND WHAT IS HIS OR HER NAME? Yes, I have an adorable Rottweiler named Ajax

WHAT IS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE AND WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN? Shipwreck diving. Yes I would do it again

NAME SOMETHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU: I have a twin sisterr 

 

JENNY- CO-CAPTAIN

OCCUPATION: Nanny

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Capital University, Theatre Studies

HOMETOWN: Toledo, Ohio

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My sister

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOUR ARE OUT ON THE FIELD READY TO PERFORM? Nerve wracking yet exhilarating

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION? The Smokey Mountains

WHAT PLACE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT? Greece

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME? Hello Dolly

SARAH- CO-CAPTAIN

OCCUPATION: Full-time student

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Ohio Dominican University/Early Childhood Education and Intervention

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

I ASPIRE TO BE: A teacher. I want to be able to help children to learn to believe in themselves and to accomplish their dreams

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Pretty Little Liars

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING IN YOUR CLOSET: My jeggings. I can wear them with almost anything and be cute and comfortable

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION: Anywhere warm and sunny

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: My style is a mixture of vintage, classic and of course comfy

KRISTIAUNA- LIEUTENANT

OCCUPATION: Dance studio manager & dance instructor

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Business Management

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

I ASPIRE TO BE: The best I can be in everything I do while inspiring others and making a difference in today’s society through the world of dance & music

DO YOU HAVE A PET AND IF SO, WHAT IS HIS OR HER NAME? My cocker spaniel, Lola and American bully, Romeo

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE FIELD, READY TO PERFORM: Like a superstar on top of the world, leaving all my stress and worries elsewhere, as I give my all doing what I love, which is dancing from my heart and performing my all for the crowd

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL: My mother & mi abuela, the two strongest & loving women I know, who’ve made me the woman I am today

WHAT PLACE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT? Anywhere warm and with a beach

        JESSICA

 OCCUPATION: Buyer

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Penn State University, Marketing  

DEGREES: BS in Marketing

HOMETOWN: State College, PA

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My sister, Michelle because she is a great companion, a patient teacher and a successful businesswoman

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOUR CLOSET? My modal pajama sets

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE? People who leave their turn signal on when they are not turning

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE THING WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT WOULD IT BE? My iPhone, so I could listen to music, send pictures to my family and call my husband

DO YOU HAVE A PET? IF SO WHAT IS HIS OR HER NAME? A wheaten terrier named Tater and a mini goldendoodle named Miley. They are my love muffins 
 

JAMIE

OCCUPATION: UPS Supervisor

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Ohio State University/Interior Space Design

HOMETOWN: Watertown, Ohio

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE THING WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT WOULD IT BE:nA machete. I’m practical

WHAT IS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE? A 10 day trip around Italy with no knowledge of how to speak Italian

SOMETHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU: My last name means fox in French

FAVORITE MOVIE: The Italian Job

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION: New Zealand. They have everything there

SAMANTHA

OCCUPATION: Small business owner, retail manager

DEGREE: Certified Personal Trainer

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My Dad

I ASPIRE TO BE: Successful and happy

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE FIELD READY TO PERFORM: Freedom

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Negative Nancy’s

NAME SOMETHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU: I love people

 

GABRIELLE

OCCUPATION: Server at Park Street Patio and Cantina

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Strategic Communications with a minor in Business

HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, Ohio

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My Dad. He is one of the most inspiring and admirable person I know. He was born in Iran and he came to the US when he was 17 with three pairs of jeans. He worked three jobs while in college. He is now president of a community college back home.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE: Slow walkers

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Retro-Diva! I am a huge "girly girl", anything that sparkles or shines, I own it.

I ASPIRE TO BE: Someone, who when others think of, they always smile, someone who makes a positive impact in the lives of others

FAVORITE TV SHOW: How I Met Your Mother – Best show of all time!

ELIZABETH

OCCUPATION: Program Assistant

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Graduated from Ohio State University in Spring 2006

DEGREES: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

HOMETOWN: Austell, Georgia

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My Father

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOUR CLOSET? My jeans

I ASPIRE TO BE: A very successful woman in my career, an active and a positive role model in my community, and to achieve all my goals in life

FAVORITE MOVIE STAR: Halle Berry

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE FIELD READY TO PERFORM: Very pumped, excited and ready to perform in front of a huge crowd

RACHEL

OCCUPATION: Social Worker

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Capital University/Social Work, The Ohio State University/Master of Social Work

DEGREES: Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work

HOMETOWN: Beatrice, Nebraska

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE FIELD READY TO PERFORM: Exciting! I am very thankful for the opportunity to perform. The Ohio Machine has some pretty awesome fans

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG: Defying Gravity from Wicked

WHAT IS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE AND WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN? White water rafting and parasailing. I would do both again

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOUR CLOSET? My black skinny jeans. They are so versatil

WHAT PLACE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT? The Mayan Ruins in Mexico

KYLIE

OCCUPATION: Beverage cart girl at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Columbus State University/Nursing

HOMETOWN: Grove City, Ohio

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My Mom

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOU ARE OUT ON THE FIELD READY TO PERFORM? There aren’t really words to explain it. It’s the best, most exciting feeling

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Classy and sassy

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOU CLOSET? Anything from Victoria’s Secret (it’s an addiction of mine)

DO YOU HAVE A PET? IF SO, WHAT IS HIS OR HER NAME? Yes. Two dogs. Kaison (Rottweiler) and Dee Dee (yorkie) She’s the boss

     ELLA

OCCUPATION: Radio host at UB Radio Network

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Capital University/Electronic Media and Film, Public Relations and Theatre

DEGREES: Bachelor’s in Electronic Media and Film, Public Relations and Theatre

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE? Vague bookers

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOUR CLOSET? My chucks

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT? Switzerland

WHAT IS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE AND WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN? Circus trapeze and you bet!

FAVORITE MOVIE OR ALL TIME: Tie: Some Like it Hot and It’s A Wonderful Life     

 

RACHEL

OCCUPATION: Dance Instructor & Communication Coordinator

HOMETOWN: Brunswick, Ohio

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My parents. They are so kind-hearted and non-selfish; I could only hope to someday impact someone else’s life like they’ve impacted me

DESCRIBE HOW IT FEELS WHEN YOUR ARE OUT THERE ON THE FIELD READY TO PERFORM? I get a huge rush of excitement. You never get used to performing. I’ve been at it since I was age 3 and it’s a thrill every time…and not to mention sooo much fun!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOU CLOSET? My VS PINK sweatpants!

I ASPIRE TO BE: I aspire to be a famous choreographer

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My Mother. She’s genuine, classy and caring…just stunningly beautiful inside and out

       SAMONE

OCCUPATION: Teller at Chase/College Student

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Ohio University/Communications

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My Mother

NAME SOMETHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU: People think I’m shy, but I’m really a funny person

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOUR CLOSET? My Marilyn Monroe shirt

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF RESTAURANT? Mexican

I ASPIRE TO BE: A leader        

 

   CAITLIN

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer/Choreographer/Instructor

COLLEGE/MAJOR: Dance

DEGREES: BA in Dance

HOMETOWN: Dublin, Ohio

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My Grandmother, Nana (Catherine Corzine)

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE THING WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT WOULD IT BE? A never ending buffet

DO YOU HAVE A PET? IF SO WHAT IS HIS OR HER NAME? Two cats Max and Lily, two dogs Rocky and Winston, and a snake Mr. Bojangles

I ASPIRE TO BE: The best dancer I can be. I would love to dance on stage with a performing artist

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? My Parents and my sister are all role models and I hope to be as successful as they are

CHELSEA

OCCUPATION: Student

COLLEGE/MAJOR: The Ohio State University/Pharmacy

DEGREES: BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

HOMETOWN: Toledo, Ohio

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF CLOTHING IN YOUR CLOSET? My sundresses. They mean summer and warm weather.

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? My Mom

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION? Anywhere in the Caribbean, especially Cancun, Mexico

WHAT IS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE AND WOULD YOU DO IT AGAIN? Skydiving! I can’t wait to do it again

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONG? I hope you dance by Lee Ann Womack

 

CHRISTA

OCCUPATION: Waitress/full time student

COLLEGE/MAJOR: The Ohio State University/Biology Pre Med major with a minor in public speaking

HOMETOWN: Sunbury, Ohio

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? My cowboy boots

I ASPIRE TO BE: A Physical or Occupational Therapist, then further my career to start a charity to sponsor children with physical disabilities or paralysis

NAME SOMETHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU: I won’t go anywhere without having something the color yellow with me. It’s my favorite color

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT? Mountain Home, Idaho because my best friend Jillian is in the Air Force and is stationed there

WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE? First, my Grandfather, for always being there to watch me strive to be my best. Second, my Mother, for being a strong, caring, loving independent woman, who has taught me to be the same. And finally, my best friend in the whole world, Jillian, for always being there

CHELSEA

OCCUPATION:

 

Student

COLLEGE/MAJOR:

 

The Ohio State University/Pharmacy

DEGREES:

 

BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences