Rani | Captain

Name

Rani

How many seasons with the Alouettes?

7th season

Where did you grow up?

Richelieu

Since what age have you been dancing?

Since I was 6 years old

What is your dance training?

Training in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Heels, Jazz Funk, and Latin dances in various schools across the province, Toronto & New York. 8 years of competition for 3 Dance Teams and 8 years of teaching all over Quebec (programs, drop-ins, workshops).

Your profession / field of study?

Programming Manager at Studio Bizz (BAC in Industrial Relations)

Who is your biggest dance role model and why?

JoJo Gomez for versatility, ‘Full Outness’, work ethic, and teaching pedagogy.

What do you do in your free time?

I dance and play music!

Best advice you’ve received and from whom?

“The limits we set are more often than not in our heads!” (Kaela Faloon). You can be the best dancer, but if your work ethic and attitude aren’t professional, you won’t make your mark. (Several sources haha).

What motivated you to audition for the dance team?

To relive the adrenaline of dancing in front of a large crowd for a 7th season and to be part of an inspiring team.

What are you most looking forward to this season?

Developing my leadership as Captain and showcasing the new identity of the Alouettes Dance Team!