Welcome to the JJGirl Spotlight, a series featuring the smart, talented, fearless young faces of Jo+Jax.
Today, meet 11-year-old Brooklin Cooley. In addition to her 43,000 Instagram followers and winning a number of awards, Brooklin definitely shines in the dance world. One of Brooklin’s most memorable accomplishments was when she made it to the Top 50 on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, where she was placed on Kathryn McCormick’s team (with JJGirl Quinn Starner!). She also won the National Mini Title at West Coast Dance Explosion in 2015 and was the 1st runner up for Best Mini Dancer at The Dance Awards. She has also danced alongside JJGirl Emma York for movie star, Jaime King! Talk about some amazing accomplishments! Here’s more to know about this beautiful girl…
Favorite dance styles: “I would say my absolute favorite styles of dance are ballet and contemporary…but I also really love jazz and hip hop too!”
Favorite choreographers: “I love Chantel Aguirre’s choreography because I feel that it flows with my body. I also really like Will Loftis because I feel like his choreography challenges me to step outside of my comfort zone.”
Dance idols: “Jaycee Wilkins, because I feel like she is a beautifully well rounded dancer. I also admire her for her positivity and her drive that she has kept throughout her journey with Perthes Disease.”
Dream role: “I dream of dancing with the company Shaping Sound someday. I also think it would be super fun to be in a Broadway Show.”
Favorite school subject: “MATH because I like numbers.”
Favorite ice cream flavor: “My favorite ice cream flavor is Mint Chocolate Chip!”
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? “NOODLES!!!”
Favorite book: “The Harry Potter Series”
Favorite movies: “My favorite movies are Hairspray and Trolls =)”
Must-see TV: “My favorite TV Shows are Project Runway, SYTYCD and Liv & Madi.”
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? “Paris, so I can see the real Eiffel Tower (not just the one in Vegas) and go to their Disneyland!”
If your life were a movie, who would you cast in it? “If my life were a movie, I would cast Dove Cameron as me because I think she’s a great actress and super cool. My boyfriend would be Zac Efron.”
What’s the weirdest thing in your dance bag? “Icy Hot.”
Favorite way to hit the stage: “I really enjoy dancing in group numbers because I love dancing with my friends. I like the team feeling group pieces create. I feel like everyone has their own strengths and when those strengths are combined it makes it really fun!”
Favorite Jo+Jax: “I love them all, but my favorites are their Leos because they always have such cute detail and their cover ups because they are so comfy, but stylish.”
Meet the rest of the JJGirls!
- Kaeli Ware
- Jacalyn Tatro
- Isabella Bruno
- Alexia Meyer
- Jade Cloud
- Cianna Aguglia
- Payton Johnson
- Tatiana Melendez
- Hailee Payne
- Makenna Miller
- Ali Deucher
- Quinn Starner
- Angelnae Randalle
- Lilliana Ketchman