Welcome to the JJGirl Spotlight, a series featuring the smart, talented, fearless young faces of Jo+Jax.
Today, meet the tiny but fierce 8-year-old Lilliana Ketchman. In addition to her 439,000 Instagram followers, Lilliana has danced on the hit TV show on Lifetime Dance Moms. She also played the lead in Sia’s lyrics music video for “Move Your Body” and became the first and only Mini to win the Prodigy scholarship at NRG Dance Convention. Talk about some amazing accomplishments! Here’s more to know about this beautiful girl…
Favorite dance styles: “Ballet and Contemporary.”
Favorite choreographers: “My favorite choreographer is Travis Wall. I hope that I get to work with him someday.”
Dance idols: “I have always looked up to Sophia Lucia because of her amazing turns, beautiful feet and beautiful performance style.”
Dream role: ” I would love to be cast as Clara in The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular show!”
Favorite school subject: “My favorite subject is Science because I love to do science experiments.”
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? “I would eat steak at every meal!”
Favorite book: “My favorite book is Dork Diaries: Not so Fancy TV Star.”
Favorite movies: “My favorite movies are Coraline and Holes.”
Must-see TV: “My favorite TV shows are Spongebob Square Pants and Ant Farm.”
If you could perform a duet with anyone, who would it be? “I would love to do a duet with Sophia Lucia.”
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? “I would love to go to France because it looks beautiful.”
If your life were a movie, who would you cast in it? “I think Lizzy Greene from Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn could play me. My best friend could be played by Sierra McCormick from Ant Farm. She is funny and can remember everything just like my best friend. I would have no love interest. I am only 8!”
What’s the weirdest thing in your dance bag? “I have energy fueled jelly beans in my bag!”
Favorite way to hit the stage: “I love performing duets because I love dancing, but it is more fun when you can share the stage with a friend.”
Favorite Jo+Jax: “My Sling Shot Top & Monroe Trunks are my absolute favorite!”
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She’s the cutest ever!