Meet the 2010-11 SKDT

By Andrew Nicholson
Kings Full Court Press
July 19, 2010

Dancers from around the U.S. showed up at the California State Fair on Sunday in hopes to prove they had what it takes to earn a place on the 2010-11 Sacramento Kings Dance Team.

After Day One of auditions, the nearly 100 dancers were cut to 29 finalists who earned a trip to the final day of auditions at ARCO Arena on Monday.

Watch: 2010-11 SKDT Auditions.

By putting their personalities and dance moves on display — participating in an on-camera interview and performing dance techniques, including across-the-floor combinations and hip-hop and jazz routines — Day Two tested the varying roles a SKDT member plays in the community and on the court.

After an extensive day of dancer evaluations, the casting directors — Maloof Sports & Entertainment Director of Entertainment Tom Vannucci, SKDT Manager Jenn Santich and choreographers Stephanie and Dustin — narrowed the field of dancers to 15. Those dancers now make up the 2010-11 Sacramento Kings Dance Team.

Dance team members include:

Danielle – 1st season on the SKDT
Michelle – 1st season on the SKDT
Nicole – 1st season on the SKDT
Brittney – 1st season on the SKDT
Arielle – 1st season on the SKDT
Katerina – 1st season on the SKDT
Sasha – 2nd season the SKDT
Kelly – 3rd season on the SKDT
Lauren – 3rd season on the SKDT
Laura – 3rd season on the SKDT
Gina – 3rd season on the SKDT
Heather – 3rd season on the SKDT
Carly – 3rd season on the SKDT
Lisa – 4th season on the SKDT
Katie – 5th season on the SKDT

For complete SKDT coverage, including exclusive NEW dance team pictures, bios and the soon-to-be released “Meet the 2010-11 SKDT” video, stay current with Kings.com/skdt1011.