Gimme an A…for Adrienne of the Richmond Lady Raiders!
Adrienne just completed another season with the Richmond's Lady Raiders, here greeting fans before the home game against Nashville
The silvery sparkly Lady Raiders are a big part of Richmond, Virginia’s sports scene, as part of the Richmond Raiders PIFL franchise, and they are a must-see squad in pro-dance. The hats, the capes, the performances…amazing! So I did, I must-saw the squad, directed by Kelly Allen, who spent ten years combined herself dancing for the Wizards and cheering for the ‘Skins.
UltimateCheerleaders will be featuring an interview with Kelly and profiles of the Lady Raiders, but where to start? I’ve got it! Let’s start at the beginning of the alphabet with the lovely veteran standout Lady Raider Adrienne! Let’s learn more about Adrienne:
You were born in what city? Portsmouth, Virginia, raised in Columbia, Maryland
Years on Lady Raiders? Just wrapped up my third year
What age did you start dance? Your first dance performance ever was at what age and what song? I was five years old when I was enrolled in my first classes. I don’t remember my first ballet song, but my first tap song was “Splish Splash”
Your college/major and/or day job is…. I graduated with a B.F.A in Dance and Choreography. I am currently an Activities Coordinator at a Dementia, Nursing, and Assisted Living Community.
Your dream job is? To be a talent scout, write, produce, and direct stage musicals and some TV and film.
Your Lady Raiders Director Kelly is an accomplished singer. What is your “go to” Karaoke song? “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy and Monica, or anything by Destiny’s Child.
As a fan, your favorite college football and NFL teams are… I married into a family of Marshall Alumni, therefore I root for Marshall football. I’ll always love the Redskins, or whatever they change their name to!
What is your favorite things to do in summertime? I love to swim. I love shopping, going to the fairs, festivals, carnivals, riding roller coasters, traveling, and creating fun memories with family and friends.
When out of state friends visit you in Virginia, where are the favorite restaurants and fun things you like to show them? Everywhere! Richmond, Va. has some of the best places to eat, all types of food cultures in one city. Richmond has brought many Food Network shows and celebrities to its unique restaurants.
For the swimsuit calendar for your dance team, if you could choose the location anywhere in the world, where would you send yourself and the squad? Miami, Florida! Somewhere on the beach, or a “Star Island” mansion home that could be used to shoot around the pool and property. Another place would be the Bahamas/Atlantis Resort. It is such a beautiful and fun place to experience.
It was so nice to learn about Adrienne! I am sure it has it challenges and emotional ups and downs, but that is one lucky assisted living facility to have Adrienne brightening their days. A real pro dancer to add some “cheer” to the residents of the community!
The only downside of Adrienne’s profile, now I have “Splish Splash” on a continuous loop playing in my head. And its the Potsie from Happy Days version!
Thanks so, so much to Adrienne, the Lady Raiders, Kelly, and the Richmond Raiders for all of their assistance! More photos of Adrienne from the last Raiders home game of the season are at this link.
