Get to know the TopCats Cheerleader Lauren Presented by West Kept Secret

Name: Lauren

Lives in: Charlotte

Works as/Career: Marketing Coordinator

Graduated from: High Point University

Favorite WKS workout class: Anything Express

Favorite time to attend WKS workout classes: 5:30AM or 12PM

Favorite style of dance: Sassy Field Pom or Hip Hop

Pregame ritual as a TopCat: Resistance bands to warm up, Juicy Couture Matching set to get ready, cold therapy on my face before makeup.

Name: Samantha

From: Wilmington DE, now living in Charlotte 
Works as: Director of Student Engagement at Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte  

Graduated from: Rider University

Favorite WKS workout class: 3,2,1 glutes/leg day

Favorite style of dance: musical theater

Pregame ritual as a TopCat: I have to take 2 pickle juice shots - to make sure I don't cramp up on the field.

Since their debut in 1996 the TopCats have been the heart of game day in Carolina-bringing energy, elegance, and empowerment to the sidelines of Panthers football.

Name: Valentina
Lives in: Charlotte
Career: Financial Crimes Technology at Bank of America
Graduated from: University of Notre Dame
Favorite time to attend WKS workout classes: evening time
Favorite style of dance: sassy jazz or contemporary
Pregame ritual as a TopCat: dancing around while we get ready in matching robes and taking pickle juice shots with my teammates before the game.

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