Ally Love | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation(s) | Peloton instructor, host for the Brooklyn Nets, founder & CEO of Love Squad |
| Spouse |
Andrew Haynes (
m. 2021) |
Ally Love is an American fitness instructor for Peloton and the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets. She began her career as a dancer for the New York Knicks and a model for brands like Adidas. [1] [2] She began working for the Nets as a host in 2012, which led to her hiring by Peloton in 2017. She has since founded the fitness website Love Squad and hosted the Netflix competition reality show Dance 100. [3]
Early life and career
Love was raised in Miami, Florida. [1] When she was young, she was hit by a car and told she would likely never walk normally again, [4] but she ultimately made a full recovery. [4]
Love graduated from New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, where she specialized in dance. [4] She went on to attend Fordham University's partner program with the Alvin Ailey School for dance. [1] [2] She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Fordham, where she majored in dance and minored in theology. [1] [2]
Career
Love has performed as a dancer for the New York Knicks and toured with contemporary ballet companies in North America, [2] and is signed with the modeling agency Women360 management / Supreme. [2] She has modeled in ads for Victoria's Secret, Reebok, Self Magazine, Women's Health magazine, Macy's, Kohl's, Fitness magazine, Health magazine, Doritos, and Under Armour. [2]
Love became the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in 2012. [2] [5] [6] In this role, she interviews players, fans, and coaches throughout the game and is featured on the stadium jumbotron. [7]
Love has been a Peloton instructor since early 2017. [7] [6] Peloton scouts were interested in Love after seeing her work for the Nets and Adidas. [6] Her Peloton instructor audition lasted only 15 minutes before she was hired for the role. [6]
Love is the founder and CEO of Love Squad, a fitness and lifestyle website meant to empower women in business, fitness, and life. [1] [2] [4] The site focuses on sports, entertainment, beauty, and fitness and has also expanded into live events in New York City, including panel events and group workouts. [5]
Love is a global ambassador for Adidas. [8]
Love is also a Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and NASM certified trainer. [2]
In 2023, Love hosted the Netflix competition reality show Dance 100. [3]
Personal life
Love resides in Manhattan, [1] where she is a big fan of standup comedy. [1] She married Andrew Haynes in August 2021. [9] Haynes proposed to Ally Love on Christmas Eve on a tropical vacation to Mexico’s Riviera Maya. [10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Cotto, Andrew (2019-03-08). "How Ally Love, Brooklyn Nets Host, Spends Her Sundays". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Hyman, Lizzie. "Ally Love 'Proud' of New Role Hosting Netflix DANCE100' : 'This Does Not Happen to Many People'". people.com. People. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Eldor, Karin. "Ally Love: How This Celebrity Change Maker Is Creating Impact As Founder Of Love Squad, Brooklyn Nets Host, And Peloton Instructor". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b c d Spears, Marc J. (2020-06-11). "Nets' in-game host Ally Love still bringing hype as Peloton instructor". Andscape. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Malamut, Melissa (2019-01-08). "Meet the kickass Peloton instructors getting the world fit". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ McGonagle, Emmet (June 23, 2020). "Adidas puts best foot forward with wellness campaign". PR Week.
- ^ "Instagram: Ally Love".
- ^ Erin (2021-01-28). "Celebrity Engagement Style: Ally Love and Andrew Haynes". Jonathan's Fine Jewelers. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- Living people
- American female dancers
- African-American female dancers
- African-American sportswomen
- Brooklyn Nets personnel
- Dancers from Florida
- Fordham University alumni
- Sportspeople from Miami
- Peloton instructors
- 21st-century African-American women
- American exercise instructors
- African-American female models
- African-American television hosts
- American women television hosts
Ally Love | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation(s) | Peloton instructor, host for the Brooklyn Nets, founder & CEO of Love Squad |
| Spouse |
Andrew Haynes (
m. 2021) |
Ally Love is an American fitness instructor for Peloton and the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets. She began her career as a dancer for the New York Knicks and a model for brands like Adidas. [1] [2] She began working for the Nets as a host in 2012, which led to her hiring by Peloton in 2017. She has since founded the fitness website Love Squad and hosted the Netflix competition reality show Dance 100. [3]
Early life and career
Love was raised in Miami, Florida. [1] When she was young, she was hit by a car and told she would likely never walk normally again, [4] but she ultimately made a full recovery. [4]
Love graduated from New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, where she specialized in dance. [4] She went on to attend Fordham University's partner program with the Alvin Ailey School for dance. [1] [2] She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Fordham, where she majored in dance and minored in theology. [1] [2]
Career
Love has performed as a dancer for the New York Knicks and toured with contemporary ballet companies in North America, [2] and is signed with the modeling agency Women360 management / Supreme. [2] She has modeled in ads for Victoria's Secret, Reebok, Self Magazine, Women's Health magazine, Macy's, Kohl's, Fitness magazine, Health magazine, Doritos, and Under Armour. [2]
Love became the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in 2012. [2] [5] [6] In this role, she interviews players, fans, and coaches throughout the game and is featured on the stadium jumbotron. [7]
Love has been a Peloton instructor since early 2017. [7] [6] Peloton scouts were interested in Love after seeing her work for the Nets and Adidas. [6] Her Peloton instructor audition lasted only 15 minutes before she was hired for the role. [6]
Love is the founder and CEO of Love Squad, a fitness and lifestyle website meant to empower women in business, fitness, and life. [1] [2] [4] The site focuses on sports, entertainment, beauty, and fitness and has also expanded into live events in New York City, including panel events and group workouts. [5]
Love is a global ambassador for Adidas. [8]
Love is also a Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and NASM certified trainer. [2]
In 2023, Love hosted the Netflix competition reality show Dance 100. [3]
Personal life
Love resides in Manhattan, [1] where she is a big fan of standup comedy. [1] She married Andrew Haynes in August 2021. [9] Haynes proposed to Ally Love on Christmas Eve on a tropical vacation to Mexico’s Riviera Maya. [10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Cotto, Andrew (2019-03-08). "How Ally Love, Brooklyn Nets Host, Spends Her Sundays". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Hyman, Lizzie. "Ally Love 'Proud' of New Role Hosting Netflix DANCE100' : 'This Does Not Happen to Many People'". people.com. People. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Eldor, Karin. "Ally Love: How This Celebrity Change Maker Is Creating Impact As Founder Of Love Squad, Brooklyn Nets Host, And Peloton Instructor". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b "Ally Love". Brooklyn Nets. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b c d Spears, Marc J. (2020-06-11). "Nets' in-game host Ally Love still bringing hype as Peloton instructor". Andscape. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ a b Malamut, Melissa (2019-01-08). "Meet the kickass Peloton instructors getting the world fit". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ McGonagle, Emmet (June 23, 2020). "Adidas puts best foot forward with wellness campaign". PR Week.
- ^ "Instagram: Ally Love".
- ^ Erin (2021-01-28). "Celebrity Engagement Style: Ally Love and Andrew Haynes". Jonathan's Fine Jewelers. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- Living people
- American female dancers
- African-American female dancers
- African-American sportswomen
- Brooklyn Nets personnel
- Dancers from Florida
- Fordham University alumni
- Sportspeople from Miami
- Peloton instructors
- 21st-century African-American women
- American exercise instructors
- African-American female models
- African-American television hosts
- American women television hosts