Dancer

Crystal's backstory, in her words --

From my earliest memories, dance has always been a part of my life. When I was young, my family could not afford formal dance lessons. Fortunately, my father was an amazing dancer and became my first teacher. The skills he gained as a young man competing in rock ‘n’ roll dance competitions proved invaluable when guiding his daughter toward a career in dance.

As a child of the ’90s, I was obsessed with watching Shakira videos, carefully analyzing and replicating each movement until I had mastered entire video choreographies. By the time I entered high school, my obsession with and passion for dance led me to join the school’s dance team.

Over the next three years, I honed my skills in a wide variety of styles, including hip-hop, salsa, bachata, jazz, ballroom, tango, and many more. This experience not only exposed me to a broader spectrum of dance but transformed this once shy, reserved young woman into a confident performer and teacher.