Meet The Team
2012-2013 Lionettes
The Penn State Lionettes Dance Team is a group of 26 talented dancers, dedicated to upholding the spirit and pride of Penn State. The Lionettes Dance Team performs at a variety of athletic events, pep rallies, and communi
ty events including, Penn State Dance Marathon (THON), as well as competes at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) championships every April.
The Lionettes would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to its friends and family, alumnae and many local businesses for their continuous support.
Meet the 2012-2013 Lionettes
 |
Megan Arroyo • Junior
Hometown: South Brunswick, N.J.
Studio: Artists in Motion
Major: RPTM, Commercial Management
Activities: SAAB Representative, Morale THON 2013 |
 |
Rachel Bove • Sophomore
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Studio: Studio 19 Dance Complex
Major: Business
Activities: Lionettes Family Relations Chair, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, Donor and Alumni Relations THON 2013 |
 |
Allison Chambers • Sophomore
Hometown: Crofton, Md.
Studio: C&C Dance Company
Major: Nutritional Science
Activities: Student Nutrition Association, Hospitality THON 2013, Dance Teacher at Centre Dance |
 |
Andrea Cocolin • Sophomore
Hometown: State College, Pa.
Studio: Centre Dance
Major: Labor Studies and Employment Relations
Activities: Lionettes Clothing Coordinator, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Rules & Regulations THON 2013 |
 |
Angela Connors • Freshman
Hometown: Northport, N.Y.
Studio: June Claire Studio of Dance
Major: Division of Undergraduate Studies
Activities: THON |
 |
Melissa Diehl • Senior
Hometown: Hellertown, Pa.
Studio: Saucon Valley Dance Conservatory
Major: Marketing (dance minor)
Activities: Lionettes Captain, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, THON |
 |
Amy Doering • Freshman
Hometown:Bowie, Md.
Studio: C&C Dance Company
Major: Division of Undergraduate Studies Activities: Rules & Regulations THON 2013
|
 |
Monica Douglas • Senior
Hometown: Severn, Md.
Studio: Spotlight studio of dance
Major: Crime Law and Justice
Activities: Lionettes Nationals & Technique Coordinator, THON |
 |
Danielle Galipo • Sophomore
Hometown: Millstone, N.J.
Studio: ICON Dance Complex
Major: Industrial Engineering
Activities: Lionettes Music Chair, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, THON, Women in Engineering Program
|
 |
Perri Hammershlag • Senior
Hometown: Suffern, N.Y.
Studio: In the Spotlight
Major: Elementary Education (Psychology and Education Public Policy Minors)
Activities: Schreyer Honors College, Lionettes Secretary, Athletic Directors Leadership Institute, THON |
 |
Ashley Hand • Junior
Hometown: Altoona, Pa.
Studio: Miss Pauline's School of Dance
Major: Kinesiology
Activities: THON, Kinesiology Club, Dance Teacher at Miss Pauline's |
|
 |
Amanda Lavino • Sophomore
Hometown: Dix Hills, N.Y
Studio: New York Flava Dance Studio
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Activities:Lionettes Social Chair, Rules & Regulations THON 2013 |
 |
Sara Leary • Junior
Hometown: Nesconset, N.Y.
Studio: Chorus Line Dance Studio
Major: Integrative Arts & Advertising
Activities: Lionettes Captain, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, Public Relations Captain THON 2013 |
 |
Nicole Logan • Sophomore
Hometown: Pasadena, Md.
Studio: Dancer's Dreams Dance Studio
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Activities: Lionettes Homecoming Chair, Rules & Regulations THON 2013 |
 |
Jessica Maynor • Junior
Hometown: State College, Pa.
Studio: Centre Dance
Major: Crime, Law and Justice Minor: Human Development and Family Studies and Disability Studies
Activities: Schreyer Honors College, Paterno Fellows Program, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, Penn State Athletes Take Action, Public Relations THON 2013 |
 |
Tanika Peart • Graduate Student
Hometown: Freehold, N.J.
Studio: The Dance Den
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Activities: THON |
 |
Alicia Popescu • Sophomore
Hometown: Pittstown, N.J.
Studio: Broadway Bound Dance Center
Major: Marketing (Media Studies minor)
Activities:Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity, Sapphire Leadership Program |
 |
Elise Potter • Junior
Hometown: Owings, Md.
Studio: Calvert School of Dance
Major: Public Relations
Activities: Public Relations Captain THON 2013, Lionettes Alumni Coordinator, National Society of Collegiate Scholars |
 |
Rebecca Roderick • Junior
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Studio: Studio 19 Dance Complex
Major: Childhood and Early Adolescent Education (HDFS minor)
Activities:Lionettes THON chair, Family Relations Captain THON 2013, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, Dance Teacher at Centre Dance |
 |
Alexa Schear • Junior
Hometown: Wayne, N.J.
Studio: Performing Arts Academy
Major: Public Relations and Commercial Management
Activities:SAAB Representative, Morale THON 2013, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute |
 |
Katie Shearin • Freshman
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Studio: Ideal Dance
Major: Division of Undergraduate Studies
Activities: Rules & Regulations THON 2013 |
 |
Jessica Spellman • Freshman
Hometown:River Vale, N.J.
Studio: Anita Ehrler's Dance Extensions
Major: Division of Undergraduate Studies
Activities: Public Relations THON 2013 |
 |
Nicole Symeonides • Senior
Hometown: Wyckoff, N.J.
Studio: Robin Horneff's Performing Arts Center
Major: Public Relations (Spanish minor)
Activities: Lionettes Captain, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, THON |
 |
Kayla Weaver • Senior
Hometown:Franklin Lakes, N.J.
Studio: Coupe Dance Studio
Major: Public Relations (Business & Liberal Arts minor)
Activities: Lionettes Web Coordinator, Penn State Athletes Take Action, Dance Teacher at Centre Dance, THON |
 |
Nicole Williams • Junior
Hometown:Nesonset, N.Y.
Studio: June Claire Studio of Dance
Major: Elementary Education (Special Education minor)
Activities:SAAB Representative, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, Entertainment Captain THON 2013 |
 |
Shannon Yuen • Senior
Hometown:Marlboro, N.J.
Studio: Centerstage Dance and Theater School
Major: Finance (Statistics and International Business minor)
Activities:Lionettes Treasurer, SAAB Representative, THON |
|
|
|
