Pittsburgh Power Name Jennelle Johnson Dance Team Coach
Auditions Set for This Saturday
Jennelle Johnson has over 20 years of professional dance experience ranging from back-up dancing for recording artists Brian McKnight and Ludacris to her experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Erie Freeze. She graduated from Penn State University with a double major in International Business and Operations Management and served as the Captain of the Penn State Dance Team, leading the girls to two national titles and several regional titles.
After graduation Jennelle took her leadership to the next level, serving as Captain to the Erie Freeze AIFL dance team The Chillers. Jennelle continued to climb the professional ranks when in 2006 she joined the Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team and began traveling with the NBA USO TOUR, entertaining troops in Iraq and throughout the Middle East. In 2007, Jennelle returned to Pittsburgh and to teaching, serving as the head instructor at the North Pittsburgh Dance Academy until earning the position as head coach for the Duquesne University dance team. Jennelle has a myriad of experience in dance ranging from Jazz, Ballet & Tap to Street Funk, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Krump. She choreographed countless routines & recitals for all ages in her past positions as team captains, dance instructor and head coach.
Try Out for the Dance Team
The Pittsburgh High Voltage Dance Team is the premier dance team for the Pittsburgh Power arena football team. The SPARKS perform at each of the nine (9) POWER home games, in the brand new CONSOL Energy Center, as well as make appearances at various community events in and around Pittsburgh.
The SPARKS are paid per game and for various appearances as well as receive a gym membership, free tanning, discounted hair services and airbrush tanning, a photo shoot and calendar shoot, POWER gear as well as many other benefits and perks. The SPARKS dance team will be the perfect balance between technique, beauty, and entertainment!
Preliminary Audition – Closed to the public
Saturday, Nov. 6th or Sunday, Nov. 7th
Wilkinsburg High School, 718 Wallace Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
$35 at the door, $30 if you pre-register
Registration starts 10:00am
(Pre-registration fees are non-refundable)
