Maryland Dark Angels Seek Ambassadors

The Dark Angels, the Dance Team for the Maryland Reapers, are currently looking for ambassadors for the home games and promotional events. Ambassadors will interact with fans and work with the Game Day Operations team to ensure that our fans constantly stay entertained. In addition, Ambassadors are allowed to attend select practices with the Dark Angels; this is a great opportunity to see what practices are like, enhance dance technique, and give you an idea as to what being on the team is like.

If you are interested in becoming a Dark Angels Ambassador, please email Bea Codjoe at info@darkangelsdance.org . We look forward to hearing from you!

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Dark Angels add Choreographer Courtney Holland

The Dark Angels Dance Team is proud to introduce  Courtney G. Holland as their new choreographer.

Courtney is a native of Miami, FL and a senior accounting major at Howard University. Courtney’s love and passion for dance is innate: her parents are both dance teachers (certified by Florida Dance Masters) and have owned a dance studio in Miami for the past 23 years. Beginning at the age of two, she progressively trained in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and pointe. As her technique developed, Courtney began entering in state competitions. Her first introduction to the competition circuit was through Florida Dance Masters, at the age of 13, in the Rising Stars division. From there, she moved on to compete in the Jr. Miss Dance and Miss Dance divisions as well as competing in the Royal Festival group division. In 2004 and 2005, Courtney was a regional winner in NAACP’s ACT-SO competition — this triumph in the dance division allowed her participate in a showcase with fellow Floridian winners and compete at the national level in Philadelphia (2004) and Milwaukee (2005). In late 2005, Courtney was offered a partial scholarship with the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Summer Intensive program, at the pre-professional level.

 

Upon entering college, Courtney joined the Howard University Bisonette Dance Ensemble in 2007 and was named captain for the 2009-2010 season. During her tenure as captain, the team performed at various venues throughout the District — some of which include Gallaudet University, several performances for Howard University’s homecoming week, and the YMCA in Bowie, MD. During the same year, Courtney choreographed their jazz routine for UDA’s Collegiate National Championships; Howard University was the only Historically Black College/University in attendance. With the help of other members of the team, Courtney helped construct the Howard University Junior Bisonette Mentorship Program — a weekly program dedicated to educating underprivileged girls, in the Howard community, about dance.
Courtney is excited to be a part of the Dark Angels team, and is looking forward to an amazing season!

The Dark Angels cheer for the  Maryland Reapers, who are  new members of the American Indoor Football league.

 

Attention Maryland-Area Dancers: Audition for The Dark Angels Dance Team (Date Change!)

The Maryland Reapers are a new Arena Football Team that will be based out of Laurel, MD. The Reapers are members of the American Indoor Football (AIF). We are holding 2012 dance team auditions in January 2012! The Dark Angels Dance Team will perform at all home Maryland Reaper games and appear at events in and outside of the DMV Area.

Audition Information:

Non refundable audition fee: $ 20

When:

Sunday January 8th, 2012
1:00 pm

Where:

The Gardens Ice House
13800 Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707

What we’re looking for:

Showmanship, personality, energy, and enthusiasm!
Professionalism and maturity
Well-spoken dancers to represent the Maryland Reaspers in the community
Dance technique and style
Consistent positive attitude
Strong teamwork skills
Physical fitness and personal appearance
Ability and desire to commit for ONE FULL YEAR

**All participants must be able to pick up on Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary dance choreography at an advanced pace**

Attire:

Dance or athletic half-top (stomach must be showing)
Hot pants, dance trunks, or shorts (no full or capri length pants)
Dance sneakers, tennis shoes, or jazz shoes with non-marking soles

Requirements:

Must have a full/part time Job or attend college full/part time
18 Years of Age by January 2012 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Reliable Transportation

Must attend all practices (Sunday afternoons), all home games, and community/charitable appearances

For more information on our dance team and the Maryland Reapers Organization, please visit our website at: www.marylandreapers.com or email us ar darkangelgirls@gmail.com