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