{"id":13004,"date":"2012-04-29T20:04:28","date_gmt":"2012-04-29T20:04:28","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2012-05-04T04:05:15","modified_gmt":"2012-05-04T04:05:15","slug":"Mavericks-Dancer-Helen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=13004","title":{"rendered":"Mavericks Dancer Helen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Mavericks Dancer, Helen, went to a Mavericks game for the first time in 2006 on a first date. <\/strong>The dancers came out to perform and she immediately fell in love! She had never seen so many beautiful ladies with so much talent! Helen got goose-bumps and butterflies and knew her life would not be complete until she was a Mavericks Dancer! She told herself that she would not come to another Mavericks game unless she was coming out on the court and 3 years later, her dreams came true.<\/p>\n

This Korean American, who was adopted at just 6 months old, threw her parents for a loop when she first told them she was auditioning for the Dallas Mavericks Dancers. Her mom was completely confused. <\/p>\n

Well get to learn a little bit more about Dallas Mavericks Dancer Helen!<\/p>\n

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\nI am extremely excited to see Lin playing on the court! He never gave up on his dreams when people doubted his ability to be a star! He is a great ambassador for our Asian community!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Helen on “Linsanity”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

ASIANCE: What training do you have and do you think one needs to become an NBA Cheerleader?<\/h3>\n

Helen:<\/b> I took dance classes at 2 professional studios Monday through Thursday from 7-10 pm for 3 consecutive years and had many private lessons with the Veterans. Dance classes were a huge commitment and a priority in my life.<\/p>\n

ASIANCE: What did your family think of you pursuing a different career path besides the traditional Asian careers our parents push us into?<\/h3>\n

Helen:<\/b> I was currently at UTD pursuing an accounting degree and she first thought there was a correlation between the two. I slowly explained to her it was just a hobby. She did not understand why I wanted to wear the uniforms and dance in front of thousands of people. She did not like the idea at all and thought I needed to move back home and if I needed a hobby I could play the piano for the church again. However, at every audition I called my Mother and asked her to pray with me and she did.<\/p>\n

ASIANCE: Who is your current favorite Dallas Maverick player?<\/h3>\n

Helen:<\/b> Yi Jianlian<\/p>\n

ASIANCE: Who is your favorite basketball player of all time?<\/h3>\n

Helen:<\/b> Dirk Nowitzki. <\/p>\n