{"id":13157,"date":"2012-05-20T01:05:43","date_gmt":"2012-05-20T01:05:43","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2012-05-20T03:05:14","modified_gmt":"2012-05-20T03:05:14","slug":"Sacramento-Kings-Dancer-Arielle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=13157","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento Kings Dancer Arielle"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sacramento Kings trace their origins to a local semi-professional team based in Rochester, New York in the early 1920s, making them one of the oldest basketball clubs still in existence.<\/strong> What team wouldn\u2019t be complete without some of the hottest \u201cBest in the West\u201d dancers to accompany the Maloof franchise? Arielle is from Oceanside, California and says her \u201cMoves like Jagger\u201d and \u201cspunky\u201d personality make her one hell of an asset to this entertaining dance team. <\/p>\n

Arielle has been dancing for about 10 years. Jazz and hip hop are her specialties, but she\u2019s also trained in ballet and modern and other styles of dance including Latin, ballroom, contemporary, tap, pom and Afro-Caribbean. In addition, she has performed in several dance shows and competitions and has been involved with a few different dance teams. Having a passion for dance, as well as being a well-rounded dancer and individual is what sets her apart from other dancers.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get to know more about Arielle!!<\/p>\n

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\nAlthough Asians do not seem to make up the majority on most NBA dance teams, the opportunity is still there and the exposure and involvement in the team are equal among dancers regardless of race.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Arielle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

ASIANCE: How did you know that you wanted to be an NBA Dancer? <\/h3>\n

Arielle:<\/b> I\u2019ve been part of different dance teams throughout my life and have discovered that\u2019s when I am the happiest. It\u2019s inspiring to be surrounded by people that share the same passion and push you to your fullest potential and beyond. I knew I wanted to become an NBA dancer because I wanted to continue to pursue dance in one of the most prestigious ways. <\/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

Arielle:<\/b> Like most Asian families, my family would have liked to see me pursue a career in the medical or dental field, but they are very supportive in what I do and are proud of what I have accomplished.<\/p>\n

ASIANCE: When did you realize that you wanted to be a Sacramento Kings Dancer? <\/h3>\n

Arielle:<\/b> After moving to Sacramento for school, I danced with my college\u2019s dance team for a year. It was fun and a great experience, but I wanted to push myself even further. After hearing about auditions from a friend, I looked up what the team was all about and was determined to be on it. I loved their style of dance, their talent, their performance, their drive, their commitment, their community service, and how well they presented themselves on and off the court. Each dancer was the whole package and I wanted to be one of them. <\/p>\n