The following is a full transcription of the interview given by Shea Dohoney to Brianna T and Genesis W of The Warrior Messenger about dance.

BRIANNA TORRES: Who taught you how to dance?

SHEA DOHONEY: It was probably my mom and my dance teacher Mrs. Annie.

BRIANNA TORRES: Okay.

GENESIS WADLEY: What is your favorite dance move to do? 

SD: I don’t know, probably like a Plié. 

GW: Okay.

BT: Where do you dance?

SD: I dance at Central Jersey Dance Company. 

GW: When did you start to dance?

SD: I started to dance when I was 4. 

BT: Why do you like to dance? 

SD: Probably because my mom was dancing when she was little so I decided I wanted to dance too. 

GW: Okay.

GW: Dance is how important to you?

SD: It’s really important to me.

BT: Why?

SD: Because I just like dancing and it’s just that important to me to dance.

BT: Okay.

BT: Do you prefer to dance for fun or competitively?

SD: Competitive.

GW: If you could dance for the rest of your life would you? 

SD: Yes.

GW: Okay.

BT: Have you ever wanted to quit dancing?

SD: Yeah.

BT: When?

SD: When I was six.

BT: Okay

GW: Who inspired you to dance?

SD: My mom.

BT: Do you think school is more stressful or dance?

SD: School.

GW: How often do you go to competitions?

SD: Twice a year. 

BT: Have you ever won a dance competition? 

SD: Yes.

GW: If you had to choose between jazz, lyrical, or hip-hop which would you choose? 

SD: Hip-hop.

BT: Which style of dance is hardest for you?

SD: Jazz.

BT: Why?

SD: Because, like for me, the dance that we are doing right now is probably one of the fastest dances this year.

GW: Okay.

GW: What is the best way to become a better dancer? 

SD: If your parent or teacher corrects you, make sure that you do the corrections. 

BT: Okay.

BT: And what do you wear for a dance class?

SD: Leggings and a sports bra. 

BT: Is there anything else you could wear?

SD: Leggings and your dance company shirt.

BT: So how do you spell your name? 

SD: S-H-E-A

BT: And how do you spell your last name?

SD: D-O-H-O-N-E-Y

GW: Is there anything else you wanna add? 

SD: No.

BT: Thank you.

GW: Thank you.