ELISE MELNICK, 21 - CHICAGO, IL

What is a source of inspiration for your dancing career? Britney Spears (a few years back) and her dancers were the people I watched and said "I want to do that," so that dancing really inspired me. Also, everyone who sacrifices to move out to LA and pursue their career, whatever it may be, inspires me and motivates me.

ALLISON FORSLUND, 18 - CHICAGO, IL

Is there anything we should know about you? I am a really fun and spacey person. You will never be bored with me! Also, my parents are my idols. I love them and they are my best friends. I couldn't dance if it weren't for them.

GABRIELA SANSOSTI, 18 - CHICAGO, IL

What do you hope to gain from your 'Dance Crew' experience? To get better at creating choreography and building strong bonds with the other members in my crew. Also, I would like to get a feel for what it's like to be a professional dancer.

KARA KOHLMEYER, 20 - CHICAGO, IL

What is a source of inspiration for your dancing career? In the beginning Xtreme Dance Force really triggered my want to dance as a career. Now that I'm in LA I get inspiration from my fellow dancers. I also get inspiration from the goals that I strive to achieve.

LAUREN ASHLEY SANTELLI, 20 - CHICAGO, IL

What do you hope to gain from your 'Dance Crew' experience? I hope to gain a professional level dance career. I want to get booked! Also, I want to be able to interact with dancers from the LA scene and see what a career in dance would really be all about.