BASICS:

Tenure: Rookie

Hometown: Aurora, Colorado

College: University of Colorado

Occupation: High school dance team coach

Nickname: Mir/Mirancha

Zodiac sign: Taurus

FAVORITES:

Movie: "21"

TV Show: "Friends"

Song to dance to: "Finesse" by Bruno Mars

Junk food: French fries

Dream car: White Audi A4

Color: Light pink

Holiday: Christmas

Animal: Cat

Former Broncos player: Shannon Sharpe

Place to vacation: Mexico

Disney movie: "Wreck-It Ralph"

College football team: Colorado Buffaloes

Quote: "Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary?"

Get to know DBC Miranda

What does being a DBC mean to you?

"To me it means a bond that will not be lost even after we get old and can't dance anymore. This group of women is so inspirational and I will always have someone to look up to."

Who is your inspiration?

"I am inspired by my family but especially my mom. She motivates me to be the best that I can be, and I know she will always support me no matter what."

What was the first concert you went to?

"The first concert I ever went to was Stevie Nicks at Red Rocks. I matched with my best friend and we actually got a picture of us in the Denver Post!"

What is your biggest fear?

"My biggest fear is drowning in the ocean, but it doesn't stop me from swimming occasionally."

What habit would you most like to break?

"I would love to break my habit of biting my nails. I tend to do it when I am nervous, but I have found multiple ways to distract myself from my nerves."

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

"I think of myself as an extrovert. I enjoy being around friends and family. I also am somewhat of an introvert sometimes because I enjoy me time."

What was your first job?

"My first job was being a waitress at a country club. I worked there for three summers in high school."

What's up next on your bucket list?

"The next thing on my bucket list is to travel to Europe and experience their culture. The first place I would go to would be Prague."

What is your dream vacation destination?

"My dream vacation destination is to the Philippines. I would love to jump around to all of the islands."

Do you have any pets?

"I have a cat named Bubba and a dog named BooBear."

What sports did you play growing up?

"I danced and played soccer growing up. Dance was always my true passion though."

When did you first start dancing / cheerleading

"I first started dancing when I was 3 years old. I then began to compete when I was 6 years old. Ever since then I knew it was something I wanted to do forever."

Describe yourself in four words?

"Persistent, motivated, relatable, happy."

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

"If I had one superpower it would be the ability to teleport, then I could travel anywhere I wanted to at any time."

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up

"I wanted to be a pop star. Too bad I can't sing at all."

What advice would you give your younger self?

"Dreams really do come true, never give up."