Pair of four-year Richmond Lady Raiders Gloria and Sarah are two of a kind
Richmond's Lady Raider Sarah
Things just keep moving at high speed for Richmond’s Lady Raiders. I bet veterans Gloria and Sarah cannot believe it has been four years already on the squad.
And it seems like the PIFL season just ended, but the Lady Raiders already have completed one prep class, and the next of four is on August 13th. More info is here.
Let us learn more about Gloria and Sarah!
Gloria is originally from Atlanta
Gloria
You were born in what city? Atlanta, Georgia
Years on Lady Raiders? 4
What age did you start dance? Three years old Your first dance performance ever was at what age and what song? At four to “My Little Sunshine”
Your day job is…. I was a Youth Developmental Specialist, but I just currently got an amazing job working at a Celebrity PR Firm.
Your dream job is? Is to background dance for major celebrities
What is your “go to” Karaoke song? It would currently have to be Beyoncé “Drunk In Love”
As a fan, your favorite college football and NFL teams are…. My favorite college football team would have to be the Georgia Bulldogs….. And it’s so many NFL teams that I love, it’s no way I can just pick one!
What are your favorite things to do in summertime? I love to just hang by the pool and relax during the summer. If I could get paid to do that, life would rock!
When out of state friends visit you in Virginia, where are the favorite restaurants and fun things you like to show them? Especially because I’m not from Virginia I like to take them to some of the places that I was first shown and that would definitely include Carytown and ShortPump Mall.
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? Oh my gosh! I would love for me and the ladies to be able to go to the Bahamas. When I went it was so beautiful and I would love to share that experience with them.
Sarah
You were born in what city? Fairfax, Virginia
Years on Lady Raiders? 4
What age did you start dance? I’ve been dancing since I was three or four. I took classes here and there but really got into it when I made my high school’s dance team freshman year. From there. I joined VCU’s Gold Rush Dance Team and now the Lady Raiders.
Your college/major and/or day job is…. I have a Mass Communications degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am currently the program director at the Art Factory & Party Place
Your dream job is? Event Planner
What is your “go to” Karaoke song? Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
As a fan, your favorite college football teams are…. We didn’t have a football team at VCU so I became a huge basketball fan – Go Rams!
What are your favorite things to do in summertime? Love going to the beach with my husband and our dog
When out of state friends visit you in Virginia, where are the favorite restaurants and fun things you like to show them? We always end up shopping in Carytown – so many fun and unique stores you can’t find anywhere else. After shopping we have to get donuts from Dixie Donuts! I often take friends and family to eat at Water Coastal Kitchen and Casa Del Barco, yum!
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? Aruba – the white beaches, crystal clear water & amazing sunsets would make the perfect setting for our calendar shoot!
More photos of Gloria and Sarah are at this link.
