Laker Girls Dance Clinic
Los Angeles Lakers
8/24/2011
This week the Los Angeles Lakers invited their season seat holders to a special Laker Girls Dance Clinic, where kids had a chance to learn dance steps from the world-famous Los Angeles Laker Girls . Over 300 people, including 190 kids from age 5 -17 participated in this year’s clinic, which was held at the team’s practice facility in El Segundo.
The 190 dancers were spread throughout the Lakers practice court, while their parents watched from a gallery of chairs. The dancers were first led in stretching exercises by the Laker Girls. Once they were ready for action, Lakers Director of Entertainment, Lisa Estrada taught the participants dance steps in small, manageable portions. The Lakers Girls were positioned throughout the group to allow all dancers to see how the real Laker Girls execute their moves. The dance steps were simple enough for the youngest participants, but with room for embellishment to challenge the older dancers. After all, as Lisa reminded the crowd, “Today is all about dancing, moving, and having fun!” Once everyone had mastered the smaller portions, the group put it all together in a final dance performance for the proud parents.
This was the third consecutive year that the Laker Girls Dance Clinic has been held for season seat holders. It has become a fun tradition that is enjoyed by all participants, and a small way for the Lakers to thank to those that support the organization.
