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Samantha Monroe: WPUNJ Dancing Queen

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Sarah Dinetz Student Contributor, William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Christine Fischer (née Marshall) Student Contributor, William Paterson University of New Jersey
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WPUNJ chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Name: Samantha Monroe 

Year: Sophomore 

Hometown: Bellmawr, NJ

Major: Communication Disorders 

Leadership Position: Vice President of WPU Dance Team

HC: At what age did you start dancing?

SM: I started dancing when I was only three years old.
 

HC: What made you want to start dancing (and continue to dance)?

SM: I wanted to start dancing because of my cousin. I looked up to her as a child and her dancing made me want to start dancing. I continue to dance because I feel I can escape all the troubles in my life just by listening to the music. I can always free my mind while dancing. 
 

HC: What is your favorite type of dance?

SM: I love jazz! It’s so upbeat and fun.  
 

HC: What is your favorite performance that you’ve done?

SM: My favorite performance has been a very recent one. The dance team performed at orientation for the incoming freshmen. The dance that we did was choreographed by our brand new coach, and I was ready to show off our new moves! 
 

HC: What’s your favorite part of being on the dance team?

SM: We are kind of like a little family. I can go to those girls for any kind of advice. We are all so comfortable with one another – no judgments or anything like that. I have grown to love every one of them in a short period of time. 
 

HC: Any other thoughts/feelings about dance that you’d like to share?

SM: Dance has been a big part of my life for a long time. To continue pursuing this hobby within college was a great opportunity, since many schools do not have a dance team. 

 

HC: Any advice for incoming freshmen?

SM: Freshmen, don’t be scared to get involved in clubs and other activities at Willy P! There are so many welcoming arms here!

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Sarah Dinetz

WPUNJ

I'm a singer/songwriter currently attending William Paterson University. My two main passions are writing and music! :)
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Christine Fischer (née Marshall)

WPUNJ '15

Christine is the Co-Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the WPUNJ branch of Her Campus. She graduated summa cum laude in May 2015 with BAs in English Literature and Secondary Education and a minor in Creative Writing. Christine currently lives in Maryland and likes to visit Washington, DC (but a little part of her will always miss New Jersey). She loves to edit and aspires to write the great American novel... eventually. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, hanging out with her husband and corgi puppy, fangirling over Marvel superheroes and Rothy's shoes, and watching Netflix.