2012 Georgia Force Cheerleaders

GeorgiaForce.com
December 5th, 2011

Front Row (Left to Right): Joslynn, Jaimi, Chelsea, Adonica, Loren, Brianna
Middle Row: Bridget, LaToya, Christen, Macy, Dana, Tiffany, Maima
Back Row: Serita, Britney, Kiley, Emily, Cara, Lauren, Hanna

34 Finalists competed in the ultimate dance battle on Friday December 2nd at The Gold Room Atlanta. Surrounded by family, friends and hundreds of other spectators, these beautiful and talented ladies danced their hearts out in front of 7 judges who would ultimately decide their fate.

Earlier in the week, these Finalists discussed their personal and professional qualifications with director Joie Ashworth and Force Executive Andy Haskell. Collectively, there was an abundance of advanced degrees obtained, high power careers, and community service hours donated by these ladies. They were also subjected to a strenuous endurance and fitness evaluation before learning the final routine the night before the Final Audition Show.

As a finishing touch and to give themselves the best shot at making the team, the Finalists created and bedazzled flattering audition costumes that would make them look like a star under the Gold Room spotlights. Palm Beach Tan came through for them by providing complimentary tanning services and stylists from Siggers Hairdressers of Tucker, GA were on hand providing complimentary hair services.

The Finalists performed a group pom routine to a selection of popular music mixes and then performed the final audition piece in groups of two. Judges deliberated, scores were tabulated and interview and boot camp scores were added in. For Director Joie Ashworth, this was an especially tough process. “Throughout Finalist Week, I’ve really gotten to know these young ladies during interviews and discovered how wonderful they all are. Some of them are teachers, medical professionals and we even had an attorney in the mix! I’ve watched them separate themselves from the physical pain of the fitness evaluation as they toughed it out like the athletes that they are. But I have to make a decision. I have to break some hearts and change some lives.”

And then, the time had finally come. It was time to announce the 2012 team. 14 veterans and 6 rookies were called to the front and introduced to the world as the 2012 Georgia Force Cheerleaders!