Amber McDonald

Personal Details

 

Birthday: 4th July

 

Lives: Glasgow

 

Years on Squad: 2nd year

 

Occupation: Dance Student

 

Height: 5 ft 5”

 

Eye Colour: Blue

 

Hair Colour: Red

 

Nickname: Ambear, Amburrito, Ambi

 

Star Sign: Cancer

 

Questions & Answers

 

Been dancing since: 7 years old

 

Dance experience: Dancing for fun at local dance schools until age 14. For the past few years I have attended dance college where I have trained in ballet, jazz, tap, commercial and contemporary

 

Favourite style of dance: Jazz, commercial and musical theatre

 

What advice would you give to aspiring dancers? Never be scared to try something because you fear what people might say about you, as usually they are only focused on themselves and probably thinking the same thing!

 

Best advice ever given to me: Never compare your progress to another person’s! We all learn at different paces and have our own unique strengths

 

What is your earliest childhood memory? I remember falling of a Teletubbies scooter whilst in nursery lol

 

What I do to keep fit: Healthy eating, dancing and going to the gym

 

Three words that describe me are: Laidback, funny, doaty

 

I'm happiest when: I’m dancing or eating

 

My claim to fame is: Appearing as an extra on two CBBC shows and movie ‘The Wife’ (the main character was Glenn Close – the actress who played Cruella de Ville)

 

If I had a different job I'd be: If I didn’t dance I would be interested in something psychology related

 

My hobbies are: Aside from dance I love reading, writing and cooking

 

Pets: A German Shepherd named Luna

 

Most people don't know this about me: I can recite 30/50 of the United States in alphabetical order and I have no idea why lol

 

I've never been able to: Tumble – the thought terrifies me

 

Things that really annoy me: When people are unnecessarily rude or ignorant

 

Favourite food: I love avocado pasta

 

Favourite movie: The Wizard of Oz, Annie and Matilda are some I will never get sick of

 

What song will definitely get you up on the dance floor? I do love a bit of the cha cha slide

 

What is your favourite road trip music playlist? Depends how I’m feeling - I have such a varied music taste. It can be anything from Britney Spears to Pink Floyd to the Hairspray soundtrack!

 

What was your favourite TV show as a child? Tracy Beaker, Arthur, Mona the Vampire, My Parents are Aliens and many more!

 

If you could have a walk-on part in any TV show, what would it be? Dance Moms

 

What is your feel good DVD that is guaranteed to cheer you up? The Inbetweeners Movie never fails to make me laugh same as White Chicks

 

What would be your ideal weekend? A relaxing spa weekend somewhere very sunny

 

Favourite location in Scotland: Edinburgh

 

Favourite quote: “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney

 

Favourite colour: It changes all the time but right now I really like baby blue and lilac

 

Favourite flower: Lavender

 

Favourite colour of nail polish: I’ve never worn it

 

Favourite sport: I love watching rhythmic gymnastics although I can’t do it myself

 

Favourite chocolate bar: I’m not a big chocolate fan but I like the occasional vego bar or fry’s peppermint cream

 

Favourite cake: The Flying Duck’s sticky toffee pudding! Or anything with buttercream

 

Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit? A cake

 

Favourite pizza topping: Veg - and I don’t mind a bit of pineapple lol

 

What’s your signature dish? I love a rice noodle, tofu and vegetable stir-fry

 

What would your last meal be? Something from the vegan Chinese restaurant Lotus

 

Favourite cartoon character: Lisa Simpson or Stewie Griffin

 

Favourite Super Hero: I’m not that familiar with any but probably Spiderman

 

What is your favourite word? I don’t have one, but I say ‘literally’ a lot

 

How would you spend £1million? Invest in my own business, move to a hot country and donate to some animal shelters

 

What do you think the Meaning of Life might be? To find your own purpose and live to your fullest potential

 

Do you think the Earth is flat? Possibly

 

If you could time travel to the past and the future; where would you visit and why? I’d go back and relive my greatest memories or maybe to the 70’s then I’d travel about 10 years later to see where I am

 

If you could have a super-power for a day what would it be and how would you spend your day? Being invisible would be cool

 

If you looked in the trunk of my car you would find? I don’t have one but probably food

 

What ringtone do you have on your mobile phone at the moment? Just the default

 

What's your 'handbag essentials'? Phone, purse, earphones, diary and pen, and maybe a snack or two

 

How many pairs of shoes do you own? Quite a lot but I stick to my trainers

 

Heels or trainers? Definitely trainers

 

Favourite outfit: Pyjamas - I basically live in the Primark hooded blankets

 

Best beauty tip: Coconut oil makes an amazing primer and makeup remover

 

Biggest hair trauma: When I was 11 I tried to cut my fringe off and ended up with a bald patch, I had to wear a thick hairband for a long time lol

 

Worst male fashion mistake: When people wear their trousers half way down their legs

 

Worst chat-up line: I don’t think I’ve ever heard one that doesn’t make me cringe

 

If you had to appear in a musical on Broadway which one would it be? Hairspray or Chicago

 

If your house was on fire, what would you save? My dog and my memory box

 

What is the best thing about being a Rockettes Dancer? All the amazing opportunities like performing at events and learning new routines to themes like Alice in Wonderland, Willy Wonka and The Greatest Showman