Topteen #3a - Winter

TOPTEEN presents a special interview with Haley Huelsman
TOPTEEN |
Hi Haley! It's a pleasure to speak with you and thank you for lending your thoughts
and advice with us.
| HALEY
Thank you! It's great to share with you here.
TOPTEEN |
You have reached some amazing heights in your dance career. How old were you
when you first sarted?
| HALEY
I began dance training at 18 months old; started competition at the
age of 5 and continued through high school.
TOPTEEN |
You had just learned to walk and then started dancing?
| HALEY
Pretty much! It came naturally to me and I was involved in
extensive training. It's something I have loved and continue to
love. Throughout my school years I held many titles and won many
awards - leading to scholarships.
TOPTEEN |
Your talent and passion opened many opportunities for you. What are some of your
fondest memories?
| HALEY
When I was 11, I was chosen to appear on Abby's Ultimate Dance
Competition in LA. There I was able to film for six episodes. It was a great
experience and let me work with some great choreographers and judges.
Once we finished that, I was given a chance to audition for Dance Moms
and was chosen to be a part of "Candy Apples" I've also had the chance
to do extensive commercial and print work.
TOPTEEN |
That is the dream of every dancer that wants to dance competively, to have the
chance to work with the top names in the business.
| HALEY
Yes, most definitely! The other part that goes hand in hand with
that experience is meeting and creating lifelong friendships with the
other girls I had danced with. We all came from all different walks of
life, but had the same love for dance.
TOPTEEN |
That leads us to today. What are you currently doing?
| HALEY
To pursue my love for dance, I moved to New York and am
attending The Institute For American Musical Theatre. I am training
five days a week in dance, singing and acting. This includes ballet,
tap, musical theatre, commercial jazz , hip hop, contemporary,
jazz, acting technique, masterclasses, performance opportunities,
networking and more!
TOPTEEN |
Wow! That is quite the schedule.
| HALEY
It is! But I love it so much and am so happy with where I am now. It's
all been worth it and I look forward to more opportunities.
TOPTEEN |
What's next for you?
| HALEY
My plan is to pursue Broadway.
TOPTEEN |
With everything you have accomplished so far, I know you will have nothing but
success. Before we go, would you mind sharing some advice for aspiring teens looking
to pursue their dance and modelling careers?
| HALEY
I started going to the gym and pushing myself to what I know I am
capable of no matter how hard it was. On mornings I didn’t want to
get up I pushed myself, I read quotes everyday, meditate, I started
to manifest and started to read when I would feel stressed. Finding
different ways to cope and deal with your emotions when things get
hard are so important.