Danielle Aikens-Holland is the Owner and Artistic Director of Northeast Georgia School of Music and Dance in the heart of Gainesville, Georgia. Danielle has been in Hall County her entire life and has been a dancer since age three. We asked Danielle about her life in Hall County and some questions about herself.
Q: Since you are a teacher and lover of music, who are your favorite music artists?
A: “Bing Crosby, Blake Shelton, and Michael Buble are great, but Maroon 5 is my all-time favorite artist because their music was a constant during a difficult time in my life. Being able to touch Adam Levine is number one on my bucket list!”
Q: What is your favorite month of year?
A: “It has to be December because of Christmas. Hall County has a lot of traditions and one of my favorites is Christmas on Green Street.” She also stated that her favorite dance show was The Nutcracker.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met while living in the county?
A: “Stephanie Woodard, she always gives 100% of herself.”
Q: What is your favorite social outing in Hall County?
A: “I’m a homebody. I love being at home.”
Q: What is one of the most satisfying times in your life?
Danielle in Uganda
A: “I went on a mission trip to Uganda and was able to teach dancing among other things. My time in Uganda was one of the most satisfying times I have ever experienced, because it helped me find purpose and I was able to create so many relationships.”
Q: What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: “I saw David Bowie’s Labyrinth at a drive-in theater.”
Q: If you could give a piece of advice to a crowd of people, what would you say?
A: “Get out of your comfort zone. Nothing great ever comes from living in your comfort zone.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “It’s a really close community and so family oriented. It’s also a place I still see my friends from preschool.”
For more information about the programs offered at Northeast Georgia School of Music and Dance: http://www.schoolofmusicanddance.org/
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com
