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Name: Anna Sarao
Nickname(s): Anna banana
Birthdate: March 29, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Current Occupation: Assistant faculty member @ Mesa college
High School attended: Morse High School

Interests

Favorite movies: 36th chamber, Lord of the Rings, Friday, King and I, Superninjas, 5 deadly venoms
Favorite club/hangout: BK Lounge, Sammie's house, Rynan's house, Mesa : )
Favorite musicians/artists: Busta, Jill Scott, Timbaland, Missy, the Roots, Common
Favorite music videos: All Missy Elliot videos
Hobbies: Choreography, writing, drawing
Favorite choreographer(s): CSSD, Gus Bembury, High Hat, Shotime, Dave Scott
Favorite Dance team/ Hip Hop crews: CULTURE SHOCK SD! Elite Force, Housing Authority, Expressions, Rhythm Bugz, Full Force, Mindtricks, Kaboom, Mind over Matter, Chain Reaction, KABA, FORMALity, 220, DNA
Favorite Culture Shock piece: Chris' piece
Favorite websites: FORMALityweb.com, Sanrio.com, napster/audio galaxy
Turn-ons: Chinese/Japanese language
Turn-offs: When you meet someone cool but they can't dance

Personal
Most embarrassing moment: showing up to a Ricky Martin audition in my baggy shirt/overalls trying to shake my bon bon, trust, it was wack
Most memorable moment: Yet to come
First job ever had: Kaybee toy store cashier
Worst job ever had: 411 operator
CD's I can't live without: what's bumpin' 2k and what's bumpin' love 3 a rite
Culture Shock has helped me: Become a teacher, choreographer, director, and meet people who have impacted my life
I would love to dance for/with: Missy Elliot/High Hat
When I’m not at rehearsals, I'm: I'm always at rehearsal. Or in LA taking class
I dance because: It's who I am, it consumes all my time, its how I communicate, release stress, create, and connect with people.

Dedications:
To God, I believe you. Thank you and I love you too. To my family, sorry I keep dancing. To my smart friends, pray that I do something with my dancing or I'll go back to school.
To Culture Shock: Angie- thank you for being a mom to me. Love you. Herman- you're not Christopher, but you take care of me too. Thanks for learning to be better. Love you. Sammie/Julie/Belle- thanks for all the talks and teaching me and housing me. You guys are dope. Love you. Liza- you're the best. Love you. Rynan- you're so talented. Tienes muchos labios gordos. Love you. Eddie G.- you are bboy artistic director for reals. Thank you for the talks and love you too. Gatdula- you are cool man. Chyna- I miss you. Faye- you're my favorite. Jon/Irving- you guys are my bros for life. I love you. Jazz- Control! You're so pretty now! Audra-you're culture shock now. Nick- I'm so proud of you. I hope you become the best at whatever you do. For the record, I think your cute too. J Math/Stacy/Erika/Erny& Carlito/Nicole- hey my mesa kids, you've done well. I hope you take my place when I'm gone. Delmo- I miss you too. What princess?
Jalan- We did it! I hope we put on a show at Qualcomm! Pederson/Gabe-you're my favorite white guys. Cher- We need to go eat. Janelle-Best Team Player. Thank you.
Much love goes out to FORMALity, 220, Kaba, Mindtricks, and all the dance teams/crews who are the homies.


 

 
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