Back to the Wachovia Center this past Saturday with a new lens and another chance to photograph the wonderful ladies of the Philadelphia Wings Angels Dance Team.

As it was the day before Valentine’s Day, this young man presented each Angel with a single pink rose.

End of 1st Quarter Performance

Hanging out with Mad Dog.

Lauren shows off her calendar photo!

The Angels next take the field this Saturday when the Wings host Rochester. Game time is 7pm.

[Angels Photo Gallery]

[Angels Website]

[Angels Performance and Fashion Show tomorrow night!]

This is a photo of Philadelphia Wings Angels Cassey and Stephanie taken during last night’s game. More photos of the Angels coming in a couple of days.

I put this photo up because Cassey and Stephanie are sisters and a while back Sasha stared a list of Pro Cheerleaders and Dancers who are related to each other. The list kind of got neglected when we switched to the new format. But it’s back now. Check it out and if you see any omissions or needed corrections, let Sasha know, because she loves getting email.

[Sisters and More!]

[Philadelphia Wings Angels]

The on the Bandettes from our good friend Phil.

[Video]

[Photos]

[Buffalo Bandettes Official Site]

Candace of the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders

Raven of the St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders

Raven earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University-Bloomington and her Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law.

Jade of the Cincinnati Ben-Gals

Jade is a civil litigation attorney who earned her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and her  B.A in Political Science from  Xavier University.

Betsy of the Minnesota Swarm Performance Team

From Betsy’s Bio:

By my senior year of college I decided to go to law school and put my love of dance and performing on hold.  I originally attended law school because of my interest in politics and public policy.  After graduating I decided to put my degree to use and practice as an attorney instead of going into the government sector.  I currently practice in a small firm in several different areas of law.  I am constantly challenged at my job and stay busy running from depositions to arbitrations to the courtroom. I enjoy my days the most when I have several things to juggle at once.

Our ever growing list of attorneys is here.

The Philadelphia Wings have updated the Angels website with new photos and bios of the 2010 team.

Check it out here.

[Phil's Report and Video]

[Phil's Photos]

[Buffalo Bandettes]

On Thursday, December 17 the Swarm Performance Team unveiled our first calendar! We shot the calendar at David Bank’s photography less than two weeks ago, and with the help of David Bank and the Swarm, the calendar is complete. To celebrate, we had an unveiling party at Alary’s Bar in Saint Paul. All ten ladies were in attendance to sign the calendars, take pictures with fans and generate excitement for the upcoming season. We loved seeing all the fans that came out in the Swarm gear!

The cover models are six year veteran (and Swarm favorite) Carrie, rookie Brianna, and 3rd year vet Jes. Each SPT member is featured on a month with the remaining two months featuring a rookie and veteran picture. The calendar also includes two pages of bios and a team photo on the back cover.

Make sure to pick up your copy of the first ever Performance Team calendar! Calendars can be purchased at all home games, at SPT appearances, in the Hockey Lodge or on online at theswarmshop.com..

Laura

[Minnesota Swarm Performance Team]

Saturday I made the trip up to Boston’s TD Garden for a chance to photograph and meet The Sparks.

The Sparks are under the direction and choreographed by Jenny (who dances with the team as well!) Jenny is originally from Williamsport, PA. She got her BA in Psychology from Franklin & Marshall and earned a Masters in Health Management from the Harvard School of Public Health. Check out our list of Ivy Leaguers here.

Meghan has a degree in Accounting from UMass-Amherst and works as a financial analyst.

The ladies of The Sparks had an even busier day than usual. Normally the dancers perform 4 times: pre-game and at each quarter break.

Today they would be performing at half-time with the junior dance team The Sparklers, so they spent time in the tunnel rehearsing with the girls.

Nicole earned her Bachelors in Psychology from BU and a Masters in Social Work from BC. She works as a Clinical Social Worker.

And the fun’s not still not over. When the game’s over you can join the Sparks for the After Party at West Side Johnny’s just two blocks from the Garden.

[Sparks Gallery]

[The Sparks Website]

Some of you may have noticed a decrease in the quality of some of my action shots. I believe I’ve located the culprit (bad lens) and hope this won’t be a problem any longer.

New look Philadelphia Wings Angels: 5 vets and 8 rookies

The Angels danced only once (and combined with my lens issue) so not that many action shots. Will do much better next time.

[My Angels Photos]

[Philadelphia Wings Angels]

[Phil's Photos]

[Phil's Report w/ Video]

[Buffalo Bandettes Official Website]