“The Fillies fill in the blank”: Some Q & A with the Milwaukee AFL Dance Team

With the last Milwaukee Mustangs AFL home game this weekend, the regular season for their Fillies Dance Team is also coming to a close. Earlier this season, UltimateCheerleaders featured interviews with three of the Fillies, so, (and feel free to sing along to the tune of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”), “We know Director Danielle, who rides out on a Harley; Arena Bowl nominees Angela and Carlie; But did you know, we have more great Fillies left to go!”

So with a big season finale this weekend, with not only Fan Appreciation Night with a chance to win a customized Harley, but also the inaugural performance of the “Lil Fillies,” let’s get to know the Fillies with a bit of Q & A. Where they started out life, whom they root for, their own “Best of Milwaukee,” their favorite stores and movies, and their favorite character of a show or movie set in Milwaukee. Here are the questions:

1. In what city were you born?
2. What is your favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs?
3. What is your favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter?
4. What is your favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer?
5. Your favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…?
6. What is your favorite animated movie of all time?
7. Since you dance for the “Mustangs,” of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to……. Ride horses on the beach, ride a carriage in the city, ride a sleigh in the country, ride a merry-go-round, drive a Mustang at high speed at scenic race course Road America, or go to the Kentucky Derby with a big hat and minty drink?
8. Of these notable shows/movies set in Milwaukee, what is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”?

Here are the lovely Fillies!

Michelle Z
1. I was born in West Allis and raised in Greendale, Wisconsin
2. I love the Green Bay Packers the most for sure! GO PACK GO!
3. Hibernate. I like winter sports but haven’t participated in them for the past few years. I hate the cold so staying inside with a blanket and some hot chocolate makes me happy on a winter day.
4. I love summer and being outside. Milwaukee always has so many great festivals going on in the summertime, all of which I love attending. I also love going to the beach and Brewer games!
5. My favorite store to receive a gift card for would be Victoria Secret, Forever XXI, or Target. I could spend hours in those stores.
6. I absolutely love the movie The Incredibles.
7. I definitely think going to the Kentucky Derby with a big hat and minty drink would be the most fun horse related activity!
8. My favorite character from Bridesmaids is Megan, Melissa McCarthy’s character, because she is hilarious and I am all about humor!

Megan
1. I was born and raised in West Allis, Wisconsin.
2. My favorite sports team besides the Mustangs is the Green Bay Packers!
3. My favorite thing to do in the Winter is watch movies with a cup of hot coco.
4. My favorite summer activity is at the beach with friends and Milwaukee Brewer games.
5. If I could get a gift card to any store it would be Francessca’s, a cute boutique in the mall. I’m addicted to their handbags!
6. My favorite animated movie would have to be Cinderella, when I was little I would watch it when I was sick and it always made me feel better.
7. I would have to pick riding a horse on the beach because I love the beach and hopefully the sun is setting over the water while I’m riding because that is a breath taking site.
8. Bridesmaids is an extremely funny movie, I would have to pick the character Meg because that’s my name!

Melissa
1. In what city were you born? Cudahy
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? Green Bay Packers, of course!
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Ice skate downtown and look at all the beautiful decorations and lights
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Play volleyball at Bradford Beach
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? Victoria’s Secret
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? Beauty and the Beast
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to do: I’m a very spontaneous and outgoing person, so I’d definitely love to drive a Mustang at high speed at Road America!
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? Megan from Bridesmaids, she is absolutely hilarious!

Alexiss
1. In what city were you born? Honolulu, Hawaii
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? Brewers!
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? I hate winter, so I’d say watch movies & drink hot chocolate.
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Go to the beach with some friends!
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? Victoria’s Secret
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? Happy Feet
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to do: Ride horses on the beach!
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? Megan (Melissa McCarthy) from Bridesmaids

Ashley
1. In what city were you born? Milwaukee.
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? Of course, Green Bay Packers
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Watch Christmas movies.
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Go camping and of course lay out by my pool
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? Victoria’s Secret
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? Tangled
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to do: Drive a Mustang at high speed at Road America sounds pretty fun
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? My favorite movie is Bridesmaids and I loved all the characters!

Allison
1. What city were you born? I was born in Milwaukee but have lived in Cudahy my whole life.
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? I love watching the Green Bay Packers play!
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? I don’t really like the cold, but I do enjoy walking around downtown near the holidays to see all the lights and decorations.
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? I think Summerfest is one of the most interesting things to do in Milwaukee during summer because there’s such a variety of music and food.
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? I love getting gift cards for Victoria’s Secret because I can always find something I like.
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? My two favorite Disney movies are the Little Mermaid and Tangled.
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to: I think that riding a horse on the beach would be really fun.
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? My favorite character in Bridesmaids is Megan, played by Melissa McCarthy because she is hilarious.

Michelle F
1. In what city were you born? Milwaukee
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? Florida Gators
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Try new restaurants
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Ride my bike on the Oak Leaf Trail
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? Amazon. You can find anything.
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to: Riding horses on the beach is a lot of fun but the Kentucky Derby is on my bucket list!

Courtney
1. In what city were you born? Milwaukee
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? No question, Green Bay Packers!
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? I’m a country girl at heart so grilling out with some good Wisconsin food and spending the evening around a bon fire with a sky full of stars and my closest friends is perfect for me!
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? I am not from Milwaukee so I am not sure! Tubing on some of Wisconsin’s country hills is one of my favorite winter activities though!
5. Favorite store/website to receive a gift card for is…? The only gift I ever request, Victoria’s Secret
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? 101 Dalmatians was my favorite as a child!
7. Horse Question: Well what fun is doing a horse related activities if you aren’t riding them? So I would have to say riding a horse on the beach!
8. Favorite character question: I loved Melissa McCarthy who played Megan in Bridesmaids. Her improv skills are so impressive. I could watch her for hours.

Amanda
1. In what city were you born? West Allis
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? The Packers
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Go ice skating at Red Arrow Rink! It’s so much fun to do with your family and friends. Seeing the big Christmas tree while you skate is breathtaking! Wisconsin is always a winter wonderland!
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Since Milwaukee has “Bi-Polar” temperatures you never know if it’s going to be nice or not! When it is hot outside I love to go to the lakefront and play volleyball, cookout, and layout on the beach!
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? The clothing store H&M. I have a unique sense of style and H&M fits it perfectly.
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? I honestly am a Disney freak. I love every Disney movie before the early 2000’s. My favorite ones are The Fox and the Hound and Hercules. I am a kid at heart!
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to… : Drive a Mustang at high speed at Road America. As long as it’s a 60’s Mustang!
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? Fonzie definitely! He is so funny, upbeat, and original!

Danielle R
1. In what city were you born? Milwaukee
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? Packers and Brewers
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Go to the lakefront and all the festivals around the city
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Ice skating downtown
5. Favorite store/website to receive a gift card for is…? Victoria’s Secret
6. Horse Question: I would go to the Kentucky Derby with a big hat and minty drink!
7. Favorite character question: Happy Days Chachi because he’s so dreamy 🙂

Sara
1. In what city were you born? Right here in Milwaukee
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? UW Badger football & Green Bay Packers
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Probably staying cozy indoors with a rental movie and some hot cocoa!
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Enjoying some of Milwaukee’s summer festivals like Festa Italiana or Summerfest
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? Express
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? The Lion King
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to: Ride Horses on the beach!
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? You gotta love Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids!

Kristy
1. In what city were you born? Milwaukee
2. Favorite sports team, college or pro, other than the Mustangs? Green Bay Packers & the Chicago Blackhawks
3. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the winter? Go ice skating at Red Arrow park or catch a Milwaukee Admirals Hockey game
4. Favorite thing to do in Milwaukee in the summer? Hang out at Bradford Beach! Nothing better than catching some rays and playing volleyball with friends.
5. Favorite store/web site to receive a gift card for is…? Hautelook.com! Its a great website to find deals on designer clothes and accessories!
6. Favorite animated movie of all time? Wall-E!
7. Of these “horse related” activities, you would most like to do….? I would definitely have to choose going to the Kentucky Derby with a big hat and minty drink! Plus I’m too scared to ride a horse so I’d rather be the one watching!
8. What is your favorite character from “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” or “Bridesmaids”? My Favorite character from Bridesmaids is Megan Price (the future sister-in-law)! I thought her character was hilarious and I especially loved the scene where she admitted to stealing all the puppies at the shower. That is so something I would do!
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Obviously, be it winter or summer, the Fillies are a cool group of Milwaukee’s finest young women. So if you get the chance, head out to the Bradley Center to check out their last home game. Who knows, some of the Lil Fillies may someday follow in their talented boot steps.

Thanks again SO MUCH to all of the Fillies to sharing info about themselves, and Director Danielle and Captain Carlie for all of their help! Also, thanks again to the Mustangs organization, particularly Nicole Leblanc, Director of Media & Public Relations.

And there are more photos from the Mustangs May 19th game against the Georgia Force at this link!