Fans spoke up earlier this week and the votes were counted. With a whopping 59% of the vote, Michelle won the 18th and final spot on the team. Congratulations!

Golden State Warriors: The first 17 spots on the 2010-11 Warrior Girls dance team have been chosen, but the last selection is up to YOU, the fans. Watch videos of our three finalists and vote for who you think should join the Warrior Girls for the upcoming season. Voting ends on Tuesday morning. [Click here to vote for Michelle, Tiana, or Tina]

New Orleans Hornets: 34 Honeybee hopefuls will compete for a spot on the NBA’s hottest dance team. Click here and show the Hornets which finalist you want to see next season at the Hive!

Logan native one of 25 finalists seeking 14 spots.

By Beau Wicker
Pharos-Tribune

Former Logansport and Ball State gymnastics standout Courtney Vojtasek is taking a shot at becoming an Indiana Pacemate for the 2010-11 NBA season.

Vojtasek went to a tryout for the Pacemates, the Indiana Pacers’ dance team, earlier this week. There were more than 100 women at the tryout, and she was named one of 25 finalists for the 14 open spots on the team.

Part of the criteria for earning a spot on the team is gaining online votes at www.pacematesvoting.com. Vojtasek is hoping that people from her hometown of Logansport will help her gain her a spot on the team.

Vojtasek said she has long wanted to be a Pacemate.

“I’ve always watched the Pacemates, probably more than the basketball team, since I was little,” she said. “I’ve always loved to dance. I would just like to get more involved in the community and represent the Pacers organization and be a role model, and just get the opportunity to perform for Indiana fans at Conseco.”

There will be a public showcase for the 25 finalists Wednesday at Conseco Fieldhouse and the voting will stop at 3 p.m. that day, when the 14 new Pacemates will be announced.

Vojtasek, a 1999 Logansport grad, competed for the Berry gymnastics team as a freshman and sophomore. As a freshman she finished seventh in the all-around and fourth on beam at the state finals.

She competed in the USAG Level 10 Nationals as a junior in high school.

At Ball State, she was named MVP and captain of the team her senior year. In the final meet of her career, the Mid-American Conference championships, she placed third on floor with her all-time high score of 9.9. She was also part of the Cardinals’ 2002 MAC championship team.

Vojtasek’s gymnastics skills could help her gain a spot on the Pacemates, as she said they’re considering adding some tumbling skills to the routines.

Vojtasek currently lives in Indianapolis and works as an accountant for the Department of Defense.

Vote for Courtney or your favorite Pacemate hopefeul here.

Vote Now For Your Favorite RPD Finalists!
Houston Rockets: It’s time to cast your vote to help determine who will join captains Christie, Ebony, Ginger, and Natalie on the 2010-11 RPD Squad! Vote now for your top 3 candidates between now and Monday at midnight to ensure your favorites make the cut. The top vote getter will be announced at the RPD Final Auditions.

Final auditions are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! They will be held from 7-9 PM on Tuesday, July 20 at the House of Blues

2010-2011 RPD FINALISTS….Click here to vote!

The first rounds of auditions for the 2010-11 Utah Jazz Dancers are over. The pool of candidates has been narrowed down to 31. Your votes will help determine the final team. Click here to see who made the finals. Then click here to vote for your top ten!

(Not pictured: Nicole G.)

The Atlanta Hawks are looking for a little help with choosing their 2010-11 dance team. Click here to see who made the finals and vote for your ten favorite dancers!