Lily Bauer is a member of the state finalist Penn Dance Competition Team and is the current Teen Miss Indiana.
What made you want to start dancing?: Watching my older sister dance inspired me to try it out and I fell in love with it. I always came to watch her at competitions and games, and would dream about dancing for Penn some day.
What’s your favorite part about being on the Penn Dance Team?: My favorite part of Penn (Dance Team) is the people. I love how close my team is and how much time we get to spend together.
How long have you been on the Penn Dance Team?: I have been on (the Penn Dance Team) since eighth grade, making this my fifth year!
Do you do any exercises outside of Penn Dance?: I dance at a studio outside of (Penn Dance), but I also like to take walks and lift weights with my siblings.
What’s are some hobbies of yours outside of dancing?: Outside of dance, I like to read, bake, and spend time with my family.
Is there a person that is your main motivation in life? If so who?: My little sister Mary keeps me motivated. She has Down Syndrome, so some things can be more challenging for her, but watching her determination always keeps me motivated.
What do you love about being on the Dance team?: I love that Penn (Dance) offers a competitive team, because it’s great for preparing students for a collegiate level dance team.
Who is your biggest dance inspiration?: Briar Nolet is one of my biggest dance inspirations.
Are there any traditions or pre-even rituals you do before every dance?: Before I dance I like to say a quick prayer, and our team never takes the floor without doing our chant.
What is you favorite song that gets you ready to compete?: My favorite song that gets me ready to compete is “Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)” from “Rio”.
