Welcome to the JJGirl Spotlight, a series featuring the smart, talented, fearless young faces of Jo+Jax.
Today, meet 11-year-old Kamri Peterson. In addition to her 75,000 Instagram followers, Kamri definitely shines in the dance world. One of Kamri’s most memorable accomplishments was when she danced as a Junior Pro on DWTS Junior! She also got to dance on the adult DWTS show. Kamri represented the USA in the world ballroom competition in Paris, France. She also had the opportunity to perform at Carnigie Hall in NYC. Talk about some amazing accomplishments! Here’s more to know about this beautiful girl…
Favorite dance styles: “This is a hard one! I love all styles!!! My favorites right now are probably Ballroom, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary! I love Ballet and Tap too though!!!”
Favorite choreographers: “I have so many favorites! I love Mark Meismer, because he always talks about how you have to show that you love to dance and you don’t have to have perfect technique just be all in and passionate! I also LOVE Martha Nichols for the same reason! She is so passionate and I can feel it in her classes! She loves what she is doing and makes me want to be better every time I learn from her! I also love Erica Marr and Ashly Costa! Learning ballroom in convention world is so much fun!”
Dance idols: “I have SO MANY IDOLS! Witney Carson 1,000% I love her choreography and the way she dances! She’s also just a good, kind person!!! My ballroom coach Cheyenne Murillo! She is sooooo good at ballroom and is the greatest teacher! Autumn Miller, Lacey Schwimmer, Stephanie Sosa, The Arnold sisters, so many people I look up too!!”
Dream role: “Being a Pro on DWTS, dancing on Broadway, acting in a movie, teaching for a convention.”
Favorite school subject: “I love reading! Because you can use your imagination!!”
Favorite ice cream flavor: “I love all flavors of sherbet!”
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? “Oh that’s a hard one…hahaha! I love sushi and I love anything sweet!”
Favorite book: “I love all Roald Dahl books, Matilda is my favorite. I also love the Harry Potter series!”
Favorite movies: “I love Disney movies! I really like the new Aladdin. I also love Five Feet Apart.”
Must-see TV: “DWTS and DWTS juniors haha!”
If you could perform a duet with anyone, who would it be? “Witney Carson 😊”
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? “Australia or Greece”
If your life were a movie, who would you cast in it? “Hahaha! I actually don’t know a lot of celebrities…maybe Dove Cameron would play me!”
What’s the weirdest thing in your dance bag? “Floss 😂”
Favorite way to hit the stage: “I just love being on stage period! However it is! With my team, alone, on TV. It’s literally THE BEST FEELING in the world!”
Favorite Jo+Jax: “I have so many…. I am obsessed with the Piper Shorts right now! I literally wear a pair every single day! I also love the Monroe Trunks and have them in every color!”
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