17th November 2011 US Virgin Islands' Talent Performance Interview

Esonica Mictecia Veira represented the U.S Virgin Islands in the Talent round this year and resided in the top 10 finalists. Esonica performed a clever dance routine in the style of Michael Jackson. We asked her to comment on her talent:

‘I have been dancing from about six years old.  I began as a student at the Caribbean Dance School and then joined the Virgin Islands Institute of Performing Arts, studying jazz and hip-hop, but my favourite type of dance has always been hip hop.  In high school, my friends and I formed a dance group called X-theticals Dance Group, then later I joined another group called Affinity Dancers, and we specialized in hip hop.

I have always loved Michael Jackson and I have spent many hours listening to his music and watching his videos. I decided that I would learn his dance moves.  The first time I performed a Tribute to Michael Jackson was when I entered the Hal Jackson US Virgin Island Talented Teen Pageant.  I would later go on to win the International finals with my performance.  In dedication to a wonderful entertainer, it was my pleasure to dance before the Miss World audience!"

To see more talent performances from Miss World 2011, visit the official youtube channel at www.youtube.com/OfficialMissWorld