The following is a full transcript of the interview given by Priscilla Barna to The Warrior Messenger’s Ana Martinez about dance. 

(The Warrior Messenger) PRISCILLA BARNA  REPORTER NAME, HOST: How do you spell your first and last name?

ANA MARTINEZ:  A-N-A-M-A-R-T-I-N-E-Z

PB: Why did you decide to start dancing? Were you inspired or was it a personal decision?

AM: I started dancing because it was a personal decision.

PB: What’s one reason or quality of yourself that you think makes you the dancer you are?

AM: Having flexibility.

PB: What are some struggles that come along with being a dancer?

AM: Having injuries and getting sprains.

PB: If you could describe being a dancer in one word, what word would you use and why?

AM: Incredible because it’s very hard to work through and the process isn’t easy.

PB: What’s one piece of advice you would give anyone planning to start dancing?

AM: Try to start dancing at a young age. I think it helps and practice a lot.

PB: Is there anything else you would like to add?

AM: No thank you.

PB: Thank you for your time.