(Still getting caught up from when my computer was broken)

So the last weekend of February I traveled down to Rockville, Maryland to see the PBL’s Maryland Green Hawks Dance Team. (The Green Hawks are the first “Green” professional sports team.) The game was played at Georgetown Prep, which looks more like a college, and probably costs as much (or even more!).

Green Hawks Dance Team

C0-Director Bea Codjoe, Choreographer Audra Weaver and  c0-Director Jane Said.  You may remember Bea and Jane as the Directors of last season’s AIFA DC Body Armor. Sadly the team folded, but Bea and Jane are really excited to be working with the Green Hawks. You may remember Audra as the Director of the AIFA Baltimore Lady Mariners. Audra says she’s happy that she can concentrate on choreography and no longer has to worry about directing.  Bea works for a DC non-profit, sort of like a “community kitchen,” while Jane works on the helpdesk for the Department of Labor.

Shawni has her Bachelors and Masters from the University of Maryland. She’s a mom and works in Law Enforcement. She danced at the University of Maryland and has coached high school and all-star cheerleading squads.

Rachel is a graduate of The Ohio State University.

Jess is an Ivy Leaguer with a BA from Princeton and an MA from Johns Hopkins and works for the Voice of America.

Charity is a personal trainer.

[Green Hawks Dance Team Gallery]

[Maryland Green Hawks Dance Team]

Yes, posting from me has been light. Still no computer, but here’s a peek of what’s coming once I get things fixed:

The Eagles Cheerleaders at King of Prussia Mall promoting healthy hearts.

The Reading Express Smokin’ Hot Steam Team unveiling at the Berkshire Mall.

The Maryland Green Hawks Dance Team thrilling the fans at a home game in Rockville.

The KiXX Dance Team at the Liacouras Center for the Blast-KiXX game.

The Maryland Greenhawks have posted bios and photos of their dance team. You can check them out here.

The Maryland Green Hawks are proud to announce its Dance Team the Lady GreenHawks. The team is led by Program Directors, Bea Codjoe and Jane Johnson. Both directors have directed teams such as the Montgomery County Ramettes, and recently directed The DC Armor professional indoor football dance team, The Body Armor.

Dancing and cheerleading have continued to be a passion for both Bea and Jane, and after hearing about the opportunity to work with the GreenHawks, they couldn’t not say no. We are excited to be a part of such a strong standing organization that does so much in the community! The team Choreographer is Audra Weaver who has an extensive dance background. Audra spent time as a Cheerleader for the MISL Baltimore Blast  before becoming the director of the AIFA Baltimore Mariners Dance Team.

We support the mission of the Green Hawks organization, and we plan on becoming the 1st go Green Dance team. We are working with uniform distributors on producing an organic uniform, and we will also be using recycled pom poms.

The Lady GreenHawks are the official dance team of the DC Metropolitan area’s only Premier Basketball League team, The Maryland GreenHawks. Auditions for the GreenHawks were held in mid- November and the team has selected 14 talented and professional dancers that reside in the DC Metropolitan area. All of the women on this team have what it takes to represent the DC Metropolitan area in a professional manner.

This group women range in ages 20 to 39 years old. Their careers are in a variety of professions, including business, human resources, medicine and teaching. The Lady GreenHawks dancers will join the GreenHawks organization in community events, parades and festivals in and around the DC Metropolitan area. We also plan to serve as role models to young women in the DC Metropolitan area and we hope to provide camps and other events for young dancers to participate in throughout the summer!

[Maryland Lady GreenHawks]

The Lady Greenhawks are back!

After taking a season of while the basketball teams played in China, the Greenhawks are back and ready for another season. The Lady Greenhawks Dance Team is the official dance team of the Maryland GreenHawks Basketball team. The Maryland GreenHawks are the only professional basketball team of the Premier Basketball League based in Rockville, Maryland. As the former Maryland Nighthawks they were part of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and a founding member of the PBL. The team began play in the fall of 2004.
Do you have what is takes to be a Lady Greenhawk Dancer?? Auditions are being held later this month.

Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2009.
Time: Registration ? 11:30am. Audition: 12:00pm-5:00pm
$25 registration fee at audition - Cash Only
Location: Results Gym. 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW.
Metro accessible from Farragut North (Red Line).

REQUIREMENTS
Must have a full/part time Job or attend college full/part time
18 Years of Age by August 1st 2009 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Reliable Transportation
Must attend all practices (Saturdays and Sundays), games, community and charitable appearances.

WILL I NEED TO CHOREOGRAPH MY OWN DANCE?
Yes. You will be required to make up your own dance with your own 1 minute song choice (Please have edited music).

WHAT DO I WEAR?
Dance shorts to show your legs (required for uniforms)
Midriff-baring top (Dance or Athletic Bra-Top)
Dance or Athletic Shoes
Select attire that is eye catching and unique

HOW SHOULD I WEAR MY HAIR AND MAKE-UP?
Have your hair and make-up performance ready; please make sure to have your make-up to accent your natural beauty. Your hair should be fixed to the style it is currently in and not to hide your face.

After every participant performs we will have a 30 minute lunch break.

You will then learn a 1 minute dance routine choreographed by a dance instructor and perform in groups in front of the judges.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Your 1 minute choreographed music on a CD
$25 Registration Fee (Cash Only)
Water
Snacks

Is being a Lady GreenHawk Dancer a FULL-TIME JOB??
NO. Being A Lady GreenHawk dancer is time consuming and requires a commitment for a full season. Lady GreenHawks dancers do have full time jobs or attend college and this is a volunteer position.

For more information on the Lady Greenhawks Dance team, please email the director at: greenhawks.dance@gmail.com or see our website at: www.gogreenhawks.com

The Manchester Millrats organization is seeking a new dance team coordinator.

“KeriAnn Lynch did a great job for us the previous two seasons, and we were fortunate to have her help in coordinating the dance team as well as our home game entertainment,” stated Millrats GM Ian McCarthy.

The ideal candidate would have experience on a professional dance team, be organized and enthusiastic, and be a go-getter. Duties would include conducting the dance team tryouts, recruiting, booking entertainment for the home games, and developing & maintaining corporate sponsorships related to the dance team. Interested candidates should send their resumes to millrats@gmail.com.

[Manchester Millrats]