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Jets Flight Crew Auditions: Semi-final Auditions

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The semi-final round of the 2009-10 Jets Flight Crew Auditions was Sunday on the campus of Farleigh Dickinson University.

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Jets Flight Crew Director Denise Garvey congratulates the semi-finalists on making it to this round.

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Denise also taught the choreography on Sunday.

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Hopefuls also learned a kick-line routine.

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Jessica is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She came ease when she was awarded a full scholarship to Pace University where she is a Musical Theater major.

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Dancers also showed off their splits.

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Michelle was on the Pom squad at Towson University. She graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and now works for the US Marshall’s Service in their Asset Forfeiture Division.

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Michelle had to leave before cuts were announced. She had a surprise (not much a surprise now) bridal shower to attend. Michelle made it to finals anyway.

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Almost everyone I talk to at auditions agrees: “Waiting is the worst part.” Here’s one way to pass the time.

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Jessica and Alyssa are ecstatic on making it to Finals.

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Lining up to schedule an interview. The Jets are conducting business-style interviews with the dancers this week.

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The Semi-finalists will compete this Saturday with 2008-09 members of the Flight Crew for a post on the new squad. Finals are not open to the public, but I hope to be there and get a few photos.

[Auditions Photos at Jets.com]

[Flight Crew Auditions: Round One]

About the Author

James, East Coast Correspondent