By Parvi Anand
In the lively halls of the Lovett School, you may pass Aniston Fisher, a sophomore with a remarkable passion for figure skating and dance. Recently,
I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Aniston to delve into her journey.
Aniston’s journey into the world of dance was quite random, as she humorously remembers being “forced into it at 3.” However, her love for figure skating came from a more personal desire. “I always wanted to do it,” she shares.
Balancing school with busy training schedules can be scary, but it’s all about facing it head-on for Aniston. “I don’t really balance anything, I just do it,” she remarks matter-of-factly. Her typical day is a whirlwind, jumping from school to skating and then to dance, fueled by insane amounts of caffeine, specifically coffee.
Why does Aniston choose to put herself through this hectic schedule? For dance, it’s her team and teachers. As for figure skating, it’s the simple joy of the activity itself; she admits, “I’d rather skate than dance.”
When preparing for competitions, Aniston has a pretty laid-back approach, by “ignoring it till the day of,” she remarks grinning.
With a crazy dance and skating schedule, Aniston has had her challenges. But with her strong perseverance, she always comes out on top, one example being crowned Miss Junior Dance Kar of 2019.
Aniston acquired her inspiration from certain individuals. In figure skating, it’s Yuna Kim and Mao Asada, while Dance Moms, especially Maddie Ziegler, have influenced her dance journey.
Addressing the stereotypes or misconceptions behind these two activities, Aniston shares that they’re very demanding. “Figure Skating and Dance ARE sports!” Many assume they are easy to which she responds “It’s our job to make it look easy, if not, then we just aren’t good.”
Looking ahead, Aniston dreams of intercollegiate skating, hoping to attend a university with a rink or club. As for dance, she plans to enjoy her years now with her current studio and team.
To all of you aspiring young skaters and dancers, Aniston offers golden advice: never allow getting older stop you from following your passions. As you step onto the dance floor or skate across the ice, never forget that “age is just a number.”
