A California native, Tammie has been dancing for over 15 years. She began as a studio and competition dancer, receiving accolades in jazz and tap. While receiving a Bachelor's degree in Literature at UC Santa Cruz (Go Slugs!) she was the coordinator of the hip hop dance team Haluan. Through her leadership, they competed and placed in local California competitions like Prelude NorCal, Battlefest 360, and World of Dance. She has also danced for the likes of Steve Aoki, Too Short, and KC and the Sunshine Band