Yolanda Walmsley, the mother of renowned dancer Elliana Walmsley, has gained recognition through her daughter’s success on the reality series Dance Moms. With a strong presence on Instagram as yolandazada_, Yolanda has amassed a following of nearly 57k. She has also made appearances on her daughter’s popular YouTube channel.
Quick Facts
- Age: 52 Years
- Family: children – Elliana, Jakeob, Luke
- Born Country: United States
- Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)
Rise to Fame
Yolanda Walmsley gained popularity after her daughter Elliana appeared on the dance reality show Dance Moms. During the filming of the show, Yolanda was known for getting into arguments and even physical altercations with the mothers of other contestants. Her aggressive behavior and angry arguments made her quite famous on the show. In one episode during the 6th season of Dance Moms, she even joined her daughter on stage.
Social Media Presence
Yolanda Walmsley has become fairly popular on social media, especially on Instagram, where she is admired by thousands of followers. She has also appeared on her daughter Elliana’s YouTube channel. Additionally, Yolanda has been featured on the channels of famous YouTube stars such as Jordan Matter and Lilliana Ketchman.
Personal Life
Yolanda Walmsley was born on February 22, 1971, in the United States. She has two sons named Jakeob and Luke, in addition to Elliana. There is not much information available about her parents. Yolanda is a teacher by profession and teaches at Columbine Elementary School. She takes her job as a teacher very seriously and goes the extra mile to groom her students. In an interview, Yolanda revealed that she never gives her students any homework. According to her, children should be allowed to spend quality time with their family instead of being burdened with homework.
When Elliana’s busy schedule made it difficult for her to attend regular school, Yolanda decided to homeschool her daughter. She started teaching Elliana subjects like Maths, Science, and English. Yolanda also took the opportunity to teach Elliana social science by taking her to various cultural sites and places of historical significance.
Yolanda believes in humility and often advises her daughter to stay grounded. She teaches Elliana to never underestimate the competition and not to take her fame for granted. Yolanda’s favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip, and she is a fan of Hollywood star Russell Crowe. She has expressed her desire to go on a date with him.