The Miami Heat Dancers won the NBA Dance Team bracket for several years in a row. Now they’ve decided to create their own contest. Instead of competing against dance teams from other NBA franchises, it’s Heat Dancer vs. Heat Dancer. Heat Dance teams from the past eight seasons are going up against each other to determine the best Heat Dancer squad of all time.

At least I think that’s the point. Maybe it’s just the best team from the last ten years. I’m a little confused by this. Anyway, click here to vote!

The judges have narrowed the field of candidates down to 30. Unfortunately, there are only 18 spots on the team. Now is your opportunity to vote for the finalists you want to see on the team! Click here to cast your vote.

George Panagakos
Examiner.com
August 10, 2011

This year the Washington Wizards used Facebook to determine the final Wizard Girl of 2011-12. Her name is Julia, and she attracted 37% of the total 17,282 fan votes. Julia is one of a final twenty, and if you’ve ever been to a Wizards game you’ll probably notice a few familiar faces at the end of this video. In fact, even the 2010-11 team captain, Kim (who also happened to be the 2009-10 captain) had to participate in the try-outs. Talk about competition.

Ever since Dr. Jerry Buss created the “Laker Girls” in 1979, NBA teams have strived to put together the best dance entertainment team possible. NBA teams have also strived to find the next Earvin “Magic” Johnson, but that’s another story. Of course, Washington isn’t hurting with 2010 pick-up John Wall.

On the dance front, the Wizard Girls were once known as the “Bullettes,” back when the Wizards were called the Washington Bullets (1974-1997). In 1997 the Bullets became the Wizards, and the Bullettes became the “Washington Wizards Dance Team.” The name was later shortened to the “Wizard Girls” in 2008, and the rest is dance history.

Wizards Extreme had a first hand look at all of the action this year, and helped judge the initial event which named the first nineteen “Girls.” For even more Wizard Girls action, check out their official Facebook page.

Auditions for the inaugural Anaheim Bolts dance team took place yesterday, right across the road from Disneyland. The field of finalists has been narrowed down to 22. Now is your chance to weigh in on who you think should make the team. Go to the Anaheim Bolts page on Facebook and choose your favorite. [click here] Voting is only open from 10am to 2pm (Cali time), so do it now!

It is time to vote for the 2011-12 Pacemates!!

From the Pacers website:

We need your help selecting the 2011-12 Indiana Pacemates presented by Bright House Networks. There are 24 finalists that were determined Monday night during open auditions. Submit your ballot now and we’ll compile your votes along with those from the other judges to determine who makes the final squad.

Click here to vote!

Auditions for the 2011-12 Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders began over the weekend. Now the competition has been narrowed down to 47. Now the Hawks are looking for your input. This is your opportunity to vote for your five favorite candidates to make the team. Click here to cast your votes!

The 2011 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar will be our best ever! Now just need to decide which MVC should grace the cover and we need your help, as fans are encouraged to cast their votes for their favorite MVC over the next several weeks. We have paired up our TOP 10 candidates from our swimsuit semi-final round of competition, and now you pick the best! Starting on June 6 and running through June 28, fans will select which MVC you think should make the final five. Then fans will have one week to vote from those remaining five team members as to which one woman will grace the calendar cover. The new calendar and the cover will be unveiled the week of July 4th, so vote early and often!

Cast your vote here!

The Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search is a nationwide model search that celebrates women ages 40 and over who are confident, beautiful and inspirational. Our good friend Angie, who made the Mavericks Dancers at age 35 and also danced for the Dallas Stars for two seasons, tell us:

“I entered an open casting a month ago and I was just notified that I made it to the top 30 semi-finalists for the 40+ Wilhelmina Model Search out of tens of thousands! If you can vote for me today or tomorrow, I would appreciate it so much! The competition is fierce and I don’t know how far I will make it but it is an amazing journey! Thank you so much!

Balloting ends Wednesday. Vote for Angie here.