Lena
Season with the Drill Crew: 7th
Occupation: Management at a Health & Wellness Clinic
Hometown: Calgary, AB
What is your dance/performance background?: I danced competitively for nine years before transitioning into professional dancing, a journey that began with Calaway Amusement Park. I later joined the Roughnecks Drill Crew, the Calgary Stampeder Outriders, and the Rhinestone Cowgirls. Since then, I’ve continued to perform with professional sports teams, dance crews, Indigo Circus, and in featured performances within the music industry.
What is your favourite part about being on the Drill Crew Dance Team? My teammates. Absolute legends. These women are not just the most talented powerhouses in Calgary—they’re the kind of genuine, ride-or-die crew you dream of. On the team, off the team, or anywhere life takes us.
What song gets you pumped up on game days? Clouds by BUNT, Nate Traveller
What is your favourite style of dance? Acrobatic Dance
What’s one thing you cannot live without? Let’s just say if green tea disappeared, so would my will to function.
What’s your favorite local charity or non-profit organization? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area
What are your proudest accomplishments?Defending my honours thesis in biomedical science, performing with Team Canada gymnastics in Amsterdam, being an All-Star for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, featuring in three Canadian Country Music videos, dancing at the Grey Cup Halftime show with the Jonas Brothers, making the Calgary Roughnecks Drill Crew and Calgary Stampeder Outriders.
