The Colorado Ice will be conducting open auditions for the Icicles Dance team on Saturday, January 28th, 2011 at Dancer’s Ascent of the Outlets in Loveland; with check-in starting at 1:00pm. Dancer’s Ascent is located at 5657 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland, CO 80538.

The Colorado Icicles are professional dancers that provide exciting and fun entertainment during all Colorado Ice home games. Icicle dancers are also actively involved in the community, taking part in Ice appearances at community events, fundraisers, post-game parties, and other activities throughout Northern Colorado.

Participants must be at least 21 years of age by March 4th, 2012, have some dance experience and be able to commit to weekly rehearsals, games and related team functions. Individuals auditioning should wear spandex shorts, tights, a spandex bra top and some type of dance shoes.

Pre-registration is $25 if paid by January 25th, 2012. Fee after January 25th – day of audition will be $30.Payment can be by Check until January 23rd, Credit Card until January 27th and Cash day of. If paying day of audition, bring $30 cash (exact cash). Checks and credit cards will not be accepted on the day of audition.

To register you can call the Colorado Ice offices, 970-472-0128, contact r.crumb@thecoloradoice.com or stop by Dancer’s Ascent. A 3 x 5 photo (will not be returned) and registration form need to be turned in with pre-registration or brought to auditions, the day of. All dancers will be required to sign a waiver form before participating in auditions.
For more information contact Rehannon @ r.crumb@thecoloradoice.com.

[Colorado Icicles]

The Omaha Beef announce Carmen Butler, a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Dallas Mavericks Dancer, and Dance Team Manager and Choreographer for the Oklahoma City Thunder Girls, as the new Director for the Omaha Beef Prime Dancers.

Carmen, a Nebraska native, graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. In addition to her dancing career, Butler has worked as a special education teacher in Nebraska, Texas, and Maryland.

Butler began her professional dance career in 2000 with the Omaha Beef, where she danced for five years, earning the leadership role of co-captain. In 2005, she realized her dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. “I always wanted to become a Cowboys Cheerleader. They represent the gold standard of pro sports entertainment, the very best. I am looking forward to bringing that same level of professionalism and prestige to the Omaha Beef Prime Dancers,” Butler said. During her three years as a Cowboys Cheerleader, she was selected as a group leader, named veteran of the year, and facilitated cheerleading camps and other community events. From 2008-2009, Butler was a dancer for the Dallas Mavericks where she was selected best in appearances. During the 2010-2011 NBA season, Carmen was the Dance Team Manager and Choreographer for the Oklahoma City Thunder Girls and the junior dance team, The Raindrops.

Butler states, “It’s a great honor to be back with the Omaha Beef where my professional dance career began. I’m excited about the opportunity to continue to develop the Prime Dancers’ profile within games and in the Omaha community. I am looking forward to working with this talented group of women.” Josh Roehr, General Manager for the Omaha Beef stated, “We are lucky to have Carmen on board with us. She brings a great deal of experience and professionalism and we are excited to have her.”

Butler will oversee the 2012 Prime Dancers audition process. Open auditions will be held at 24 Hour Fitness (2718 N. 118th Circle), beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th. The final round, including interviews, will be held on Sunday, November 20th, at 11:30 a.m.

According to Butler, “we are looking for talented, poised, charismatic, professional woman who are committed to entertaining our fans and representing the Omaha Beef through the community. I encourage any women with a passion and energy for entertaining to come try out. Don’t prejudge yourself. You never know what we might be looking for and you might be a perfect fit!”

[Reading Express Steam Team]

The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks and their dance team Precious Metal are proud to announce a new dance coordinator for the 2012 season, Arenda DiPasquale. Arenda was born in Easton, Pa and started her dance career at the prime age of three at Nardis Dance Studio. She’s taken all genres of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary and Theater. After graduating from Easton Area High School in 2007 she continued her education as a Dance and Business Management major. Arenda has been a part of various dance company’s and semi pro/pro dance teams including Monarch Dance Company, Acta non Verba, Lehigh Valley Storm and Lehigh Valley Lady Outlawz. Last season she served as a captain for the Precious Metal dance team and choreographed crowd appealing routines as well as assembled the first annual youth dance clinic at Stabler arena. She has also been teaching dance technique throughout the Lehigh Valley for the past 4 years and is currently an instructor at Nardis Dance Studio. Arenda hopes to one day own and operate her own studio in the Lehigh Valley and her ambitious attitude will help to make this season’s dance team be the best in the IFL.

An open tryout has been announced to become a member of the Precious Metals dance squad for September 17th from 5-8pm and September 18th from 3-6pm. Interested dancers are invited to attend the two day tryout held at Steel Fitness Riverport, 15 W. 2nd Street Bethlehem, Pa 18015. There is a $30 cash tryout fee to be paid at the door. For more information on the Precious Metals or about the tryout, Dance Coordinator Arenda can be reached via email at arendadipasquale@yahoo.com.

[Precious Metal Dance Team]

As part of the IFL Year End Awards, the Chicago Slaughter’s dance team earned the Best Dance Team Award based in providing the most talented and most attractive dance team. Uniforms, class, routines, and crowd interaction were also factors in deciding the award.

[Chicago Slaughter Dance Team]