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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:55 am
31, Performance Artist, Los Angeles, CA Courtney Marit was born in Washington, D.C. An avid gymnast, she reached elite level, was nationally ranked and eventually received a gymnastics scholarship from the University of Georgia, where she was part of the 1993 NCAA Championship team. Marit is currently a performance artist, working with others to collaborate and create theatrical shows that include music, fire, trapeze, stilts and a myriad of circus arts. She is founder of Revolve Productions, a company that has brought together musicians, disc jockeys, designers and performers dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind events. She also teaches fire dancing with the intention of celebrating this ancient art form as a tool of self-expression, meditation and fun. Additionally, she is working on her first screenplay and focusing on creating film and documentaries that promote world unity. Having traveled to over 30 countries around the globe, Marit previously worked as a deckhand/cook and helped deliver luxury yachts across the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. She also worked as a massage therapist, ski instructor, snow maker, farmer, elder caregiver, trailblazer, biking/hiking guide and importer. Marit's many adventures include climbing mountain peaks in the Cordilla Blanca of Peru, skiing the mountains of Alaska, running a marathon in Honolulu, performing throughout Europe, living in caves in India, surfing in Costa Rica, hitchhiking through Mexico and walking the deserts of Chile. Marit wants to have the experience of a lifetime and lives for adventure and knowledge. Learning about other countries and cultures is her passion. She enjoys celebrating life and the world she lives in. Marit describes herself as free spirited, creative, fun, sensitive and compassionate. She enjoys being part of an artistic community that integrates music, creation, dance and travel. Marit is currently single and living in Los Angeles. Her birth date is May 24, 1974. Favorites Colors Red Scents Fresh baked bread, sandalwood oil Flowers My Aunt Sandy's roses Board Games Risk Video Games No favorite Sports to Play Ultimate Frisbee, biking Sports Teams University of Georgia gymnastics, Lakers, Washington Redskins Outdoor Activities Sailing, hiking, surfing TV Shows Real Time with Bill Maher, SURVIVOR, Entourage, Lost, Rock Star Movies House of Flying Daggers, The Incredibles, Pulp Fiction Actors Johnny Depp, Kevin Spacey, Nicolas Cage, Orlando Bloom Actresses Angelina Jolie, Jodie Foster, Naomi Watts Music Breakbeats, Drum & Bass, Widespread Panic Magazines The Economist, Zinc, Vogue Books/Authors The Four Agreements, anything else by Don Miguel Ruiz Cereals Cap'n Crunch mixed with granola Fruits Kiwi, mango, papaya, nectarine Snack Foods Cashews, soy nuts, candied ginger Cookies My Aunt Sandy's yumalicious cookies Candy Bars Skor, Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Alcoholic Drinks Piņa Colada, Baileys Non-Alcoholic Kombucha, Chai, Sprite
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 1:40 pm
I hope she teaches fire dancing on the show..that would really be interesting...except there is a chance of getting burned so maybe they won't let her put the other contestants in danger. Hmmmm
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Monday, January 23, 2006 - 10:04 am
Her gymnastic skills might come in handy in the comps.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, January 23, 2006 - 2:33 pm
She seems very interesting - I hope she sticks around for a while!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 9:18 pm
Wow, they really have some interesting talents this year!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 9:32 pm
She can fire dance with the tiki torches..LOL
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 9:59 pm
Hmmm will winning survior end up on her resume? She sure has done a lot of s**t.
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Oceanelvis
Member
07-21-2005
| Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 9:09 pm
Loose cannon
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 11:25 pm
LOL...I agree OE ;)
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