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DANA | THE VIBE CHECK

• NICKNAME: Dee-Dee / The Anchor

• MOOD: 90% Focused, 10% "Is it dinner time yet?"

• HOME BASE: Chicago (The city of architecture and deep-dish)

• CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH: Analog watches and modular synthesizers.

GET TO KNOW ME

I’m the one who makes sure we actually show up to rehearsals on time. As the "Metronome," I’m obsessed with structure—if the beat is off by even a fraction of a second, I can feel it in my soul. I’m the calmest member of the group, mostly because I spend my free time organizing everyone’s schedules and making sure the "System" is running smoothly. I might look like the serious one, but I have a hidden talent: I can mimic almost any instrument using just my voice. Also, I’m the only one who actually enjoys cleaning the dorm!

DANA’S STICKER BOOK (FAVORITES)

• Snack of Choice: Salted almonds and dark chocolate—brain food for the long studio sessions.

• Go-To Emoji: 🌲 (The Forest) or ⏳.

• Comfort Movie: The Intern. I love a good story about being useful and finding your place in a team.

• Pet Peeve: When people are "fashionably late." There’s no such thing! Late is just late.

THE "DANA" STARTER PACK

• A High-Tech Stopwatch: "Time is the only thing you can't reload, so I track every second."

• A Reusable Matcha Flask: "Coffee is too erratic. Matcha is a steady, rhythmic energy."

• A Pocket-Sized Tool Kit: "Because something in the studio is always breaking, and I’m the only one who knows how to fix it."

• A Weighted Blanket: "To reset my internal clock after a 12-hour dance rehearsal."

A MESSAGE FROM THE METRONOME

"Welcome to my sector. Thanks for staying in sync with us. People think the blueprint is the most important part, but it’s the rhythm that brings it to life. Keep your pulse steady and your heart open. I'll see you at the next beat. 🌲🥁"

DEE-DEE’S FAVORITE THINGS

• FAVORITE ARTIST: Janet Jackson. "The precision in her choreography and the rhythmic pockets of her music are the gold standard. She is the ultimate Metronome."

• FAVORITE SONG: "Rock With You" by Michael Jackson. "The groove is perfect. It’s impossible to listen to this song and not feel perfectly aligned with the universe.

• FAVORITE PERFORMER: J-Hope of BTS. "His sense of rhythm isn't just in his ears; it’s in his entire body. Every move he makes is perfectly on the grid.

• FAVORITE MUSIC GENRE: Deep House & 80s Funk. "I love music with a consistent, driving pulse. It’s what keeps my brain focused."

• FAVORITE MOVIE: Inception. "It’s all about layers, timing, and precision. Plus, the Hans Zimmer score is a rhythmic masterpiece."

• FAVORITE ACTRESS: Michelle Yeoh. "She has this incredible discipline and strength. Every movement she makes on screen is intentional and controlled. I want that level of mastery."

"If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re early, you’re on Dana-time. Now let’s get this rhythm locked before I lose my mind! 🌲⏳"