@AFC_MelissaZ

Valley Stream, NY

College/Area of Study: Kennesaw State University, B.S. English Education

Current Occupation: Full-time student and dance instructor

Any Nicknames?: Tiny, Danky, Missy, BigMellyStyle (compliments of my sister)

Relationship Status: Single, but taken

Astrological Sign: Leo... Rawr!

Any Pets?: My 18-year-old kitty, Zack!

Dance & Cheer Experience: I have been dancing since before I could walk! I competed nationally in hip-hop, jazz, pom and kick for almost a decade, and I was captain of my high school (championship-winning) team for two years! I danced for the athletic dance team at Kennesaw State University, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! I also have been teaching hip-hop classes for the past three years and I love it!

What Makes Me Unique: I am obsessed with my big, loud and loving Italian family!

My dream to accomplish in life is: I'm living it right now :)

One Thing Most People Would Be Surprised to Know About Me: I know how to play the violin and the guitar. I know more about music than you might think!

Five Words That Describe Me: Inspired, Goofy, Bouncy, Sassy, Nerd

Favorite Atlanta-Area Landmark/Attraction: Philips Arena. I saw a Jay-Z concert there and it was awesome!

Favorite Atlanta-Area Restaurant: Taco Mac. Mmm, queso.

Favorite Food You Shouldn't Eat But Can't Resist: Chicken biscuits and sour gummy worms (not at the same time, of course!)

Favorite Falcons Player: Michael Palmer. Go Tigers!

Favorite College Football Team: Clemson Tigers

Song That Will Always Be On My iPod: You're So Last Summer - Taking Back Sunday. My favorite song to rock out to in the car.

Song That Always Makes Me Want to Start Dancing: Be My Lover - La Bouche, or any dance song from the '90s for that matter.

Favorite Store to Shop: Guess

Favorite Website: www.wikipedia.com and www.facebook.com

Three Favorite Movies: Liar Liar, My Cousin Vinny, How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days. I know almost every line to these movies. Not kidding!

Favorite Charitable Organization: American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Favorite Quote: Believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming. Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking. Smile when others are frowning. Commend while others are criticizing. Persist while others are quitting. Enjoy the present instead of wishing your life away. Value what you have, cause the grass is almost never greener <3