Natalie Lacuesta 1998 Rhythmic Senior National Champion 1997 Rhythmic Senior National Champion 1995 Rhythmic Junior National Champion 1994 Rhythmic Junior National Champion Hometown : Wilmette, Ill. Residence : Wilmette, Ill. Birth Date/Place : November 15, 1981/Chicago, Ill. Club : Rhythmic Gems Coach : Lana Lashoff, Galina Burns, Milena Gladkov School : University of Michigan Year in School : Sophomore (Fall '00) Major : Dance and Business/Communications Began Rhythmic Gymnastics Years on National Team Favorite Apparatus Hobbies : Writing poetry, dancing, listening to music, going out with friends, spending time with sister. Natalie is one of two daughters born to Rodolfo and Evelyn Lacuesta. She is a two-time senior and junior national champion. Natalie and her older sister both started out as figure skaters but switched to rhythmic gymnastics. She enjoys writing poetry and her favorite subjects are math and French. Natalie's favorite book is The Stranger by Albert Camus. She is an accomplished ballerina and plans on a career in the performing arts. International Competition - 1999 Grand Prix Tournament Danube Cub, Bratislava, SLO; 17-th AA
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