2009

I spent Sunday afternoon at Baltimore’s 1st Mariner Arena where the AIFA Baltimore Mariners hosted and defeated the visiting Reading Express. The 2009 Lady Mariners consist of 14 dancers: six veterans and eight rookies. The Lady Mariners are in their second season under the direction of Audra Weaver. Audra tells me the squad has been […]

Calgary Stampeders: A group of 70 women were high-stepping, twirling and whirling at Cardel Place on Sunday, March 15 for the 2009 Calgary Stampeders Outriders Dance and Cheer Team auditions. “The 2009 Outrider auditions were a huge success,” said Outriders team manager Kelli Labonte. “I am very pleased with all the talented and energetic ladies […]

From MissRhodeIslandUSA.com Alysha is a 2005 graduate of Woonsocket High School where she graduated with honors excelling in theatre arts, gymnastics, and cheerleading. From 2005-2006, she attended the University of Rhode Island. Alysha majored in Elementary Education and was a cheerleader for the university’s football and basketball teams. In spring of 2006, Alysha had the […]

For 12 years Adrienne Della was the captain and coach of the Philadelphia 76ers Dancers. She recently started a dance company with her long time dance friend, Tori Closson. They do workshops all over the country teaching dancers how to audition for pro dance teams. They just filmed an instructional video which is now in […]

The New York Jets announced open auditions for the 2009 New York Jets Flight Crew. Twenty-two spots will be up for grabs in this second year of open auditions for the cheerleading squad. This unique opportunity to be a part of a New York football franchise starts May 2 with the preliminary round of auditions. […]

MVC in Iraq Journal: Entry No. 1 3/25/2009 | By Lissa, 2-Year Veteran Several Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders were recently in Iraq and other parts of the Middle East to visit military personnel. Below is the first of several entries that recaps their trip. Check back with vikings.com over the next several days for more from […]

East Texan’s vision created phenomenon known as the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders TYLER (KLTV) watch the video Often imitated, never duplicated: the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The very first cheerleader and founder was Tyler’s Dee Brock. “I’m so pleased with it,” Dee told KLTV 7 Sports Director Maya Golden. “I really happy that I was there and […]

Allow me to introduce you to the Dallas Dancers, the newest dance team to join Major League Soccer (MLS). The Dallas Dancers, under the direction of Tamara Jenkins) entertain the crows at all FC Dallas home games. You may remember Tamara as the Director of the NBA D-League Fort Worth FlyGirls Dance Team. The Flyers […]

Finally, the long awaited part two from my trip to Charlotte. After Friday night with the Bobcats, it was Saturday night with the ECHL Charlotte Checkers and their dance team the Checkmates. The Checkmates, like the LadyCats, are under the direction of our good friend Brandii McCoy Yes, they dance on the ice. No carpet, […]

By George H. Newman The Tampa Tribune A former cheerleader for the New England Patriots is passing her skills on to a new generation at her dance studio. Lori J. Matta, 47, a longtime dance instructor, came to Plant City about three years ago from the Boston area, where she sold a ranch before moving […]