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Thanks to Pro Bowl Dan for this photo of former Ravens Cheerleader Meah Pace. The photo as taken last week in NYC at John Varvatos Bowery where Meah was performing. In addition to being the Ravens 2000 Pro Bowl Cheerleader, Meah is a Soul Singer, Songwriter, and Actress. By Paula Sanders One week ago today I walked in to a room of 29 other former Knicks City Dancers from the first team in 91′-92′ to little me, who is the newest and youngest alumni to be chosen to be a part of this team of KCD all stars. Being a Knicks City Dancer will always be one of my proudest accomplishments- if not my proudest, so to be given an opportunity to grace the court one more time was a huge blessing. But an even bigger blessing was meeting the women who paved the way for what the KCD are today. And let me tell you- these women STILL have it! Not just the looks and bodies but these girls can still throw down on the dance floor! After leaving my first rehearsal for our performance I felt so excited to perform again KCD style but I couldn’t stop talking about the other former KCD I had met. How stunningly gorgeous every single one of them was, how talented they all were and how IN SHAPE these ladies were (half of them have toddlers! I was in shock and awe! Six pack abs everywhere!) It was so funny to hear all their stories and it was even better to hear all their stories about life after KCD and where their careers have taken them– even more inspiration! These girls STILL work in the industry! All though I’m not surprised because each and everyone of them are so talented. I am so happy to be a part of this sisterhood of strong, talented, independent and beautiful women! Once a KCD always a KCD and these women have inspired me to keep working hard.
This industry has some of the highest highs and the lowest lows. But I will willingly take each low because nothing compares to how it feels to wake up everyday and do what you love. With all of that said- I would just like to thank everyone I met last week for inspiring me to keep on keeping on in this industry we all love! Also to inspire me to stay strong and healthy for life because you girls are HOT!
Cheryl Makin
The co-owner of Across The Floor, a dance studio with locations in Woodbridge and New Providence, Reynolds spent two seasons dancing professionally as a Knicks City Dancer at Madison Square Garden. On Saturday, Reynolds again will take the court at halftime as the Knicks City Dancers celebrate their 20th anniversary. “I am fortunate. I was able to make the little girl’s dream of doing dance come true,” said Reynolds, 41. “In fact, our very first recital was called ‘Dreams become Reality.’ ” Reynolds juggled growing her business, which opened in 1996, with rehearsals two or three times per week and Knicks home-game performances two or three times per week. “Practices would start before the season started, and then after the regular season, there were playoff games. Even after that, we would dance for the WNBA Liberty team during their season,” said Reynolds, who participated during the 1997-1998 and 1999-2000 seasons. “Being a Knicks City Dancer was an amazing experience. It’s where I got my feet wet. We were like mini celebrities. It was a fantastic experience where I got to work with all different choreographers and people in the industry.” Reynolds, who now lives in Union, credits the support of her best friend and studio co-owner, Cheryl Corej, as a huge factor in realizing her dream. “She let me go off and audition and dance professionally,” said Reynolds, who first met Corej as 4-year-olds in dance class. “She held it together here while I was out auditioning and out there dancing. I always wanted to have the studio and have a dance career. It is because of her I was able to do both.” Reynolds and Corej started as toddlers at Miss Ruth’s School of Dance, a Woodbridge staple until it closed a year ago after 40 years. “Cheryl is like my sister. We have always been together. We have been friends since we were 4 years old,” Reynolds said. “We grew up together in dance and built on that friendship and our love of dance. In college, we both taught at Miss Ruth’s. I became a nurse, which comes in handy when at a dance studio. Then we opened our school and got rid of other career jobs and made this our career.” As a dancer, Reynolds said, her forte is ballet, which is the “foundation for all dance.” “My professional career was not in ballet, though,” Reynolds said. “That was more jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance.”
“I am really very excited. I’m pumped about it,” Reynolds said. “It’s been really great. The dancer who teaches us the routine was my captain when I was on the team. It’s so interesting to come back and see where everybody is in life — all the different places. We started rehearsals, and it went very well. I have to say I don’t see much difference between us and the current Knicks City Dancers.” This is not Reynolds’ first time back on court to dance. Last week, she was asked to perform a salsa routine during a Knicks halftime show. “That was my first time back in about 12 years,” Reynolds said. “It was exciting. I was curious to see all the slight changes in the arena. And the experience was very different because I was performing a different kind of dance.” Keeping dance in the family, Reynolds’ mother, Soledad Reynolds, recently auditioned for and made the senior dance team for the WNBA Liberty. “We are very happy for her. She auditioned for the Liberty Timeless Torches, which is a dance team for women 40 and over,” Reynolds said. “We just found out she made it a couple days ago. I guess it runs in the family.” The next generation already is putting on ballet slippers. Reynolds’ daughter, Leilani Wiggins, 4, is at home on the dance floor. “She is always here,” Reynolds said with a laugh. “What choice does she have? She is in four ballet, one tap and two gymnastics classes and will be in about nine routines at the recital. “Dancing keeps you young,” added Reynolds, who no longer dances professionally. “I’ll always dance.”
Recently, I had the extreme privilege of chatting with Abigail Klein, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader turned up-and-coming actress who will be appearing in the comedy That’s My Boy this summer. The film stars Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Leighton Meester, and it was Abigail’s first film. [Watch Abigail in the trailer] “It was my first, so that was super awesome, because the cast is insane,” said Abigail, who plays one of Leighton Meester’s bridesmaids in the film. “It was a lot of fun to learn from the best and be on set with all of these great people every day.” After a few appearances on TV shows like 90210 and The Young and the Restless, Abigail auditioned for smaller role in That’s My Boy. She was asked to read again for the part of one of the bridesmaids, and later got offered the part. “It’s completely crazy to me still.” The film shot for a month in Cape Cod, where Abigail got to work with the A-list cast, about whom she had nothing but good things to say. “I was really nervous,” she admitted. Her nerves came from being a new to the whole acting scene and working with such a high profile cast, but she had nothing to worry about. “It was so relaxed and so fun.”
While Abigail has stopped dancing for the moment, she is open to the idea of starting again, especially if it relates to a role. With dance movies like Step Up and its sequels hitting the box office fairly regularly, that might not be out of the realm of possibility. Looking to the future, Abigail is keeping an open mind about her career. “My approach has been taking acting day by day,” she told me. “I think I’m open to what’s meant to be.” But she does have a few dreams. When asked about someone she’d love to work with in the future, Abigail said, “I think it would be so cool if I could work with Tim Burton.” She cited The Nightmare Before Christmas as one of her favorite films, saying she and her parents used to watch it every year. Be sure to catch Abigail in That’s My Boy, in theaters this June. You can also keep up with her on twitterand catch her in Easton Corbin’s upcoming music video, “Lovin’ You Is Fun.” Take it from me—she’s one to watch.
Although she loved the creative energy and camaraderie of working with other performers, Theresa decided to go back to school for radio and television production at Ryerson University in the hopes of establishing a more lucrative and “legitimate” career on the other side of the camera. (Her parents and former professors were very skeptical about my work as an entertainer, so she was searching for something more “respectable” to make them proud.) However, realizing that she lacked the passion for media production, she dropped out of Ryerson and spent a year working in the public relations department of what was then CTV Sportsnet (now Rogers Sportsnet). Still in search of her dream job, Theresa left Canada in 2001 and returned to school, earning a PhD in African American studies and History from Yale University. During her grad school years, she was a proud member of GESO. Since 2007 Theresa has been an Assistant Professor of American studies at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). For the 2011-2012 academic year she will be a Mellon postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. And now she’s the author of a new book:
Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner: Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line In his day, Jack Johnson–born in Texas, the son of former slaves–was the most famous black man on the planet. As the first African American World Heavyweight Champion (1908-1915), he publicly challenged white supremacy at home and abroad, enjoying the same audacious lifestyle of conspicuous consumption, masculine bravado, and interracial love wherever he traveled. Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner provides the first in-depth exploration of Johnson’s battles against the color line in places as far-flung as Sydney, London, Cape Town, Paris, Havana, and Mexico City. In relating this dramatic story, Theresa Runstedtler constructs a global history of race, gender, and empire in the early twentieth century. 2012 NFL CHEERLEADERS REUNION | JULY 27-29, 2012 MARYLAND / WASHINGTON, DC
In 2011, Going Pro Entertainment hosted an informal pro football cheerleaders reunion in Las Vegas. In attendance were 30 cheerleaders representing 15 organizations as well as executives from 4 sponsors. Since then the support has grown and many alumni directors/presidents and coordinators have received endorsement from their NFL teams to promote the event to their cheerleader alumni. Confirmed support comes from the Redskins, Falcons, Ravens, Patriots, Jaguars, Chargers, Titans, Oilers, Steelerettes, and more. The NFL Alumni Cheerleaders Group comprised of presidents/directors/coordinators of existing official alumni cheerleaders organizations has agreed to rotate a hosting organization on an annual basis. The goal is to promote alumni involvement, network, and support charity. Going Pro Entertainment supports this event and will be represented by alumni of the Cowboys, Chiefs, Rams, Raiders, Cardinals, Texans, Bengals and more. Please take the time to pre-register and ask for the support of your alumni organization if you are not receiving messages from your team. A 50% deposit is required to hold your seat and final payment is due by June 8th. TENTATIVE REUNION ITINERARY Saturday, July 28, 2012 Sunday, July 29, 2012 ABOUT THE BANQUET Alumni Vendor Registration Fee is $200.00 and includes dinner and vendor table outside the ballroom. Non-Alumni Vendor Registration fee is $275.00 and includes dinner. Cheryl Makin
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the process of holding their 2012 auditions I thought it would be nice to have an Alumnus album for the TBBC members who gave their sweat and cheers in previous seasons. Here’s a start highlighting some multi-season fan popular young ladies. Bookmark this album as we add to it this off season.  Rachel Watson 2005-2008 seasons. Still one of the most popular Buccaneer Cheerleaders ever  Lisa Banspach cheered in the 2007, 2008 and 2010 seasons.  Barbara Hancock started at age 18 and cheered for the 2005-2008 seasons.  Aubrey Gainey cheered for the 2006 and 2009 seasons.  Sara Tetzier cheered for the 2007-2009 seasons. |
 
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Like many little girls, Sara Reynolds had a dream of tutus, plies and grand jetes when she grew up. Only unlike many, Reynolds turned that dream into a reality, both professionally and personally.
On Saturday, Reynolds and about 29 other former Knicks City Dancers will perform a three-minute hip-hop dance routine to a mash-up of Rob Base’s “Joy and Pain” and “It Takes Two.” Only 30 of more than 110 Knicks City Dancers alumni have been chosen to perform at the anniversary celebration game, which also features the Knicks hosting the Detroit Pistons.
by Kody Keplinger
Before heading out to LA, Abigail was a dancer, even being one of the prestigious 
