Video: ChivaGirls Work It

My peeps the ChivaGirls absolutely killed it during this halftime performance. They were 21 strong, with all 19 members of the team, plus choreographer Tim Stevenson and Laura, their coach. (Laura “thought” she retired after last season, but has found herself stepping in as an alternate more games than not. Homegirl’s still got it.)
So proud of them. Check it out!

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Milwaukee’s AFL fans “pull for” their talented Fillies Dance Team

How could the Fillies possibly end up winning a tug o' war against burly firemen and policemen?

In their AFL game against the Georgia Force, the Milwaukee Mustangs could not pull out the win in a dramatic finish, after twice holding 21-point leads. However, their dance team, the Fillies, on the field as vast underdogs in their competition at halftime, pulled out a victory of their own, literally.

But that was just one component of their activity that night. Think the Mustangs rely on their Fillies Dance Team? Well, during the May 18th home game against the Georgia Force at the Bradley Center, as gates opened, the pre-game advertised promotion was Fillies poster autographs. At halftime, the Fillies not only performed but also participated in tug o’ wars against firemen and policemen, and at the end of the night, the Fillies were signing autographs during post-game when the fans are able to visit the turf. All this surrounding a game filled with routines and being part of the game break entertainment, you can see that the Fillies are one visible squad on game day.

Fans entered the Bradley Center and had a really tough decision: which table of Fillies should they start their autographs? It was Military Night, so veterans, current military members, and their families were prominent among the entering fans.

Fans such as Staff Sergeant Jim Lentz and his son John were part of Military Night

Soon, it was time for the Fillies to return to the locker room for a little pre-game prep. In a city that features a Harley-Davidson Museum, it was natural that right outside the locker room, motorcycles and one different type of Mustang, awaited to drive that the Fillies onto the field for pre-game introductions.

Fillies Megan and Allison in the sidecar, plus Melissa riding along, all get ready to ride out for player introductions

Amanda and the Fillies line up during pre-game introductions

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Eagles Cheerleaders Finals

Eagles Cheerleaders Finals were held at the Kimmel Center back in April
Eagles Cheerleaders Finals were held at the Kimmel Center back in April
Friends and Family turned out to support their favorites.
Friends and Family turned out to support their favorites.
The night began with the each dancer in a bikini.
The night began with the each dancer in a bikini.
Then they performed a rehearsed routine in groups of three.
Then they performed a rehearsed routine in groups of three.
Without a doubt, the most terrifying portion of the entire audition process is the interview question.
Without a doubt, the most terrifying portion of the entire audition process is the interview question.
Hopefuls have no idea what  the judges might ask of them. So the spend the days preceding the finals imagining all possible questions and suitable answers.
Hopefuls have no idea what the judges might ask of them. So the spend the days preceding the finals imagining all possible questions and suitable answers.
Dani decided to retire as she has a lot going on. She got married this past year and is working on her master's degree.
Dani decided to retire as she has a lot going on. She got married this past year and is working on her master's degree.

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Former Dolphins Cheerleader takes Costume Shop to next level

Theatrics moves costume collection to Boynton warehouse
Mike Rothman
SunSentinel.com
May 23, 2012

If it involves the need for an authentic costume, Theatrics is the place.

Recently relocated from Lake Worth to Boynton Beach at 3461 High Ridge Road, Theatrics is the brainchild of owner Angel Wrona, who after being in theater all her life, decided to open a costume shop.

The 3,100-square-foot warehouse rents costumes to local plays, movie sets and even the occasional party goer looking for the real deal.

“We are one of the only places in Palm Beach County that rents costumes still,” she said of the year-round store. “Whether people are going to an event or there is a production, we are it.”

Schools in the area have also come calling on Theatrics and its original costumes. Atlantic High School in Delray Beach and Wellington High School have used the costumes for plays and events.

“Our name is getting out there,” Wrona said. “The costumes all depend on the event. Nothing trendy like Party City.”

For example, Wrona said a group came in last week looking for real cowboys and Indians garb.

The rentals start at three days to one week for a flat fee. Intricate, velvet-laced attire can run up to $100 for the rental but for a regular costume like a toga, it costs only $40.

“That’s not just a piece of cloth either,” she said. “That’s trimmed layers and the works.”

The store’s website, theatricslakeworth.com, has a Wall of Fame with pics of former customers happily wearing the costumes, including bunny rabbits, police officers and cats.

“I was raised as a theatrical ballet dancer, then came to Florida,” she said. “I am a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader alumni and former dance captain.”

In her performing days, Wrona always liked to make her own costumes.

She had the help of her husband Steve Echols to open the shop.

“She likes to serve the community,” he said. “That’s why we were originally in Lake Worth next to the playhouse on Lake Avenue.”

Echols said over time the store moved away from selling to renting. He added that his store is not for the packaged costume but something much bigger and better.

Theatrics gets its costumes from theaters that are finished with performances and other shops that may have closed down.

“People get into this,” he said. “We had people come in that were going on a Titanic reenactment cruise. We outfitted period costumes for that trip.”

As of now, Theatrics is taking appointments only at 561-623-7026. In the summer, the store will be open five days a week, then seven days a week for September and October’s Halloween season.

An inside look at the Spurs Silver Dancers

Reported by: Alanna Sarabia
WOAI.com
5/25/12

SAN ANTONIO – Practice makes perfect, and that’s exactly how the start their preparation for each Spurs game. The San Antonio Silver Dancers work hard for each and every game, bringing old school, hip-hop, and jazz routines combined with a playlist of different songs they perform to. Click here to watch…

Slideshow: An Inside Peek at the Silver Dancers…

Fan interaction and autograph signings take place before their performances where Spurs fans can feel connected to the team. The Silver Dancers enjoy meeting and greeting the crowd of people who have brought them to where they are today.

“I think this group has gone through what any team or any group goes through – struggles, triumphs. You watch them go through their good times and not so good times. You see them grow as individuals, as women, and as performers,” explained choreographer and coach Raquel Garcia.

Good luck Silver Dancers. Go Spurs Go!

For more information about The San Antonio Silver Dancers, visit spurs.com.