Ava Carpinello
9th grade / 2025
she/her
1. What is the best thing about being back in person? Is there anything that surprised you about being in the studio?
I think the best thing about being back in person is having space to move because dancing in my room on zoom did not offer much space for traveling or big jumps.
2. What is your favorite thing about LACHSA right now?
My favorite thing about LACHSA right now is the community. Everyone is very kind and supportive which allows me to grow as a dancer.
3. What are your goals for this year as a Dance Major?
My goals for this year as a Dance Major is to improve my technique and artistry.
4. What is something you’re looking forward to experiencing this year as a Dance major?
As a dance major I am looking forward to learning styles that I haven’t done before such as modern and Afro cuban. Also I am looking forward to working on my technique.
5. What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is sushi.
6. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is black.
7. What is your astrological sign?
My astrological sign is virgo.
8. Do you have an outside hobby?
One outside hobby I have is painting and drawing.
9. What is your favorite type of music to listen to?
I like listening to all kinds of music.
10. What is your favorite type of music to dance to?
My favorite type of music to dance to is sad contemporary songs.
11. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could have one superpower it would be to teleport so that I never have to worry about being late and I can go wherever I want.
12. Do you have any future summer plans that are dance related? Any summer intensives? Competitions? Workshops? Etc.
Normally over the summer I do dance camp at my studio Livart so I will most likely do that. Also I have been planning on going to the Jillana school ballet intensive but because of covid I haven’t gotten the chance to so hopefully I can go there.
13. What advice would you give your future senior self?
I would tell my future senior self not to stress out about being perfect because I know that I will want to have perfect grades and get into a good college but it is important to also have fun.