About the Star

Shaun is an Accounts Payable Specialist and Travel Coordinator for the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Shaun graduated from UMass Lowell with a degree in Business Management (’04) so it made sense for him to return to his alma mater.

Shaun is a loyal sports fan and follows the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics. He is the youngest of seven children, and he is very involved with his siblings and their children. His favorite place to visit is Ireland, where he had the opportunity to follow his roots back to a small town where his grandfather and grandmother were born and raised.

During the winter months, you will find Shaun at the Mountains of Maine, where he is an avid skier. Shaun makes a point to follow local and world news on a regular basis. Ask him anything about what’s going on in the world and he can tell you.

He has no experience in competitive dancing but is excited to give the Cha Cha a shot!

About his Partner

Janet Choup has been dancing ballroom for one year. She was inspired to take up dancing by her best friend Monique Borges, a Gold-level dancer. Aside from training at UMass Lowell, you will find her dancing at Studio 665 in Woburn. Janet is sophomore at UML studying exercise physiology. She is a nationally licensed and certified massage therapist. She loves watching the Celtics, collecting Hello Kitty goodies, Britney Spears, theatre, and chocolate. Her future dreams are to become a physical therapist, professional ballroom dancer and icecream taste tester.

Beginning Interview

This interview was taken during week 2 of 10 of Shaun's preparation.