Seeing her swaying her hips all over the dance floor with a glow on her face, I had never realized how movement can bring such life to people at all ages,

On considering a career change, I would say go for it, ... Life is short-lived, and you`ve got to take it while it`s there and run with it.

It was really exciting, ... The excitement and the hype and the energy was all there. It was great meeting the celebrities.

I was basically just walking by a dance studio that was advertising salsa lessons, and I thought I`d go in and see what it was all about, ... I fell in love with the fox-trot, the tango, the waltz, the cha cha.

It was like an audition, ... And at the end of the lesson, he asked me how I would feel if I competed and didn`t win.

The best part about designing and working in the ballroom dance business is when a lady who might not feel so good about herself puts on a gown and her eyes light up, ... They feel like a Cinderella at the ball, or they feel like a princess or a bride walking down the aisle. When they look in the mirror, that`s the most satisfying part of my job.

Some people watched the show just because of the wardrobe, ... That`s exciting.

He saw I had talent and he wanted to keep me in the business, whether it was through dancing or designing,

This is a dream come true. I would always pick up my brother`s copy of the swimsuit issue. I always thought that if I ever got into modeling, I would love to make it into Sports Illustrated.

You put your heart and soul into being on the road with these gowns, ... These gowns are my babies.