Orlando Magic: Following an action-packed final auditions on Friday night at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, 11 veteran members from last season, one veteran from two seasons ago and eight rookies were named to the 2010-11 Orlando Magic Dance Team. The members include Mary, Danielle, Tara, Virgilia, Heather G., Kendra, Emmy, Jazmin, Shalize, Rachael, Jenna, Heather S., Lyndsay, Victoria, Erin, Abby, Ashley, Jessica and Krizia. Jeanine Klem-Thomas will manage the team and her assistant will be Cherie LaRosa.

The Magic Dancers just returned last night from an NBA Event with Adidas in Madrid, Spain. Now they’re gearing up for auditions this holiday weekend.

[Magic Dancers Auditions Info]

Final reminder!

Watch Miss USA 2010 tonight on NBC and keep an eye on these three ladies!

Miss Arizona USA 2010 and former Phoenix Suns Dancer Brittany Bell

Miss Florida USA 2010 and former Orlando Magic Dancer Megan Clementi

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Miss Pennsylvania USA 2010 and former Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader Gina Cerilli

From The Orlando Sentinel

Megan Clementi is qualified to rewire a home and drop-it-like-its hot.

Former Orlando Magic dancer Megan Clementi will compete for the Miss USA title this weekend in LasVegas. But Megan Clementi, who graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Central Florida, wants the public to understand she is more than just a pretty girl.

“Move over Miss America, Miss USA has talent too…lol I love the Miss America system, but I am excited that the Miss Universe Organization decided to hi-lite our titleholders that have ‘wacky talent’ since we are more than just pretty girls. Standing with me is Miss Maine who is a former professional basketball player. She played in Switzerland and Italy! Impressive, right?! All of you know that I am a dancer, but you may not know that I am a Sweetheart. After leaving the Magic, I applied for a position with the Sweethearts For Soldiers. This group is comprised of former NBA and NFL Dancers/Cheerleaders with our mission being to support our troops.”

From electrical engineering to shaking her bon-bon to wearing evening gowns, Megan Clementi is proving the educational system truly allows its young people to be all they can be.

Megan and Miss Delaware USA

Lots more at Megan’s Blog

Brittany was a Phoenix Suns Dancer.

Gina was a Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader.

Megan was an Orlando Magic Dancer.

The 2010 Miss USA Pageant airs next Sunday on NBC.

The Orlando Magic Dancers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders made a joint appearance at ESPN: The Weekend, last month. And the FOX Orlando TV affiliate has quite a few photos of the two squads.

[Bucs Cheerleaders and Magic Dancers Gallery]

Hurray! Profiles and photos are now online for the Orlando Magic Dancers! Click here to read up on them!
I’d also like to take a moment to give two snaps up to the Magic Dancers Manager, Jeanine Klem-Thomas, because those new dresses are super cute. Love love love the ruffles.