Here they are, the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th edition of the Pussycat Dolls. (I have completely lost track by now.) The new line up includes Laker Girl alum Vanessa Curry, and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader alum Erica Jenkins.

Back: Chrystina Sayers, Lauren Bennett, Vanessa Curry, Erica Jenkins
Front: Paula Van Oppen

FYI: the other three PCDs might look a little familiar to you too.

Chrystina was a member of “Girlicious,” the girl group created as a result of the reality show “Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious.” Girlicious was a sort of spin-off of “Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search For the Next Doll,” which has its own pro-cheer connection. The winner, the one selected as “the next doll” was New York Knicks City Dancer Asia Nitollano. (She won, but never actually joined the group. The whole thing seemed kind of shady, but I digress.)

Lauren was a member of the “Paradiso Girls,” the first PCD spinoff group created by Robin Antin, with one or two of the also-rans from “Search for the Next Doll.”

Paula was a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, season 6. She auditioned for season 5, but got cut. She auditioned for season 6, and made it to the top 20, but then dropped out to be in a movie (“Burlesque, ” according to the grapevine.)

ou of which was “PussycatThe new PCD will make their big debut during the Super Bowl, in a commercial for GoDaddy.com. Watch it here:

Join the world famous Science Cheerleaders! Are you an NFL & NBA current or alumni cheerleader working in or studying science, engineering, math and technology? The ladies have been featured by NASA, on CNN, in Discover Magazine and in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Now the Science Cheerleaders will perform the Big Cheer and entertain at the national Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC on Friday, April 27-Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Hotel, uniforms, poms, autograph cards are provided. Cheerleaders must fund transportation, meals, and white boots. Cheerleaders must learn four short routines and cheers by video. Current cheerleaders should acquire permission from directors to participate.

Going Pro Entertainment is proud to serve as the choreography and creative production team for the Science Cheerleaders. Costuming is provided by Go Wild! Wear by Angela King Designs.

If you qualify to be named a Science Cheerleader but are not interested in wearing the uniform or performing, there are other opportunities for you! “The Big Cheer” will be led across the United States in various cities on April 27. This is just one way you can serve in the Science Cheerleader role without leaving your hometown.

All qualified cheerleaders should contact THE Science Cheerleader Darlene Cavalier at darlene@sciencecheerleader.com. Learn more about the Science Cheerleaders programs at www.sciencecheerleader.com. Learn more about Going Pro Entertainment at www.goingproentertainment.com.

[Science Cheerleaders at GPE]

If you think about the two most renowned cheerleading squads in professional sports, you probably would think the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the Lakers Girls.  Why?  They represent two of the most successful teams in their respective sports and as such garner the most notoriety.   And they are the only two squads that have had movies made about them…at least to my knowledge.

They are the best of the best.  And in the NBA, the gold standard is the Laker Girls.

Continue reading The Gold Standard – The Laker Girls

Check out the 2011-12 Orlando Magic Dancers in action and vote on which routine you enjoyed watching the most.

This edition features five sizzling sections that were performed at Magic games in January.

The routine with the most votes will advance to the final round later in the season.

[See the routines and cast your vote here]

The Suns Dancers is updated with new photos and video of the 2011-12 squad.

[Phoenix Suns Dancers]

Click here and check out the latest NBA dance team gallery on SportsIllustrated.com!

By Mark Kern
bobcats.com

Sometimes it only takes one person to realize the potential someone has and help them to reach it.

Lady Cat Brittany Kerr was cruising around in her car this summer with her friend and fellow Lady Cat Rhema, when the band Pussycat Dolls came on the radio. The two joined in and it didn’t take long for Rhema to realize Brittany’s talents.

“I heard Brittany belting it out and I told her, you can genuinely sing,” said Rhema. “She was all bashful saying she couldn’t sing, but I kept telling her she could genuinely sing.”

Once Rhema heard Brittany singing, she was convinced – Brittany had to try out for American Idol. Brittany tried to play it off at first, telling Rhema there was no way she was good enough to make that leap, but with some more prodding from her friend, Brittany finally decided to give it a shot.

“I have always been a huge fan of music. I think I just did a lot of singing, in my room, in my car and by myself,” she said. “I started to realize I had a chance to take my singing a step further, so I decided to go on Idol.”

Once she decided to tryout of for American Idol, it was off to Savannah, Georgia, where she made quite an impression on judge Steven Tyler. Kerr had just walked onto the stage when Tyler all of a sudden said, “I say yes!”

Even though this was a boost of confidence, Kerr still had to sing for the three judges. The song she decided to sing was “Spoiled” by Joss Stone.

Randy Jackson cast the first vote and, like Tyler, was impressed with Kerr and voted for her to move on.

The next judge, Jennifer Lopez, was not as impressed as the other judges and voted against Kerr going to Hollywood.

This left the final decision up to Tyler, and her performance did not change his opinion, as he again voted for Kerr to get her golden ticket.

This means Kerr is moving on to the Hollywood round, and she could not hide her excitement, along with the many people with her supporting her throughout her incredible journey watching at Strike City in the Epicentre on Wednesday night.

“I am super excited. As you guys just saw, I got my ticket to Hollywood,” she beamed. “I am here with all my friends and family and they are supporting me.”

As great as the accomplishment is for Brittany, it’s also another accomplishment for NBA’s Back-to-Back Most Popular Dance Team, the Lady Cats.

“This is bringing so much attention to our team and organization,” said Rhema. “Brittany was already a star, and now we get to see her on a different stage in a totally different light. We are trying to achieve so many goals and it is truly a blessing, and we could not be more proud of her.”

Now it’s off to Hollywood, where Brittany will again showcase her talent to the country. How far will she go? Make sure to check your local listings and tune to FOX to watch American Idol.

[Brittany at Bobcats.com]

Brickhouse Talk: Ramonda Cutrer Chats With Golden State Warriors Cheerleader Amber Browning
By Ramonda Cutrer
BrickhouseTalk.com
January 16, 2012

Brickhouse Talk kicks off the year with a great interview with the lovely Ms. Amber Browning. Amber speaks with Ramonda Cutrer on her life as a Oakland CA Golden State Warrior Cheerleader along with clearing up mis-perceptions of a professional cheerleader.

Amber possess a positive attitude with a winning smile. She’s a intellectual and her “young” life is filled with many great accomplishments. She openly spoke with and answered question posed by current cheerleaders, aspiring cheerleader and their parents who were in attendance. Amber instilled in them the importance of education! Being a professional cheerleader can certainly be a career choice, however working full-time or going to school full-time is a requirement.

This was very genuine and pleasant interview. Amber Browning is a very determine young lady with a bright future ahead. She has great energy and represents the Warrior organization professionally. She followed her dream and is reaping the benefits of her hard work and dedication! A true BRICKHOUSE!

Thank you Amber for your support and Brickhouse Talk supports you!