Brisbane Broncos Cheerleaders Fighting Fit
By Brittany Vonow
The Australian
Queensland cheer hasn’t run out of puff just yet.
The passionate cheerleaders for the Broncos rugby league football club are gearing up for another season of pompoms and high kicks with auditions set for next week in the face of cuts by teams in other states.
Cheer managing director Hollie Bloch said cheer in Queensland was still strong.
“We’re still out there, definitely,” she said. “It’s a part of the club and they have been around for a really long time … it contributes to the game and the atmosphere and it’s great performance opportunity for the girls.”
She said the commitment and ability as professional dancers helped the Brisbane squad members, who perform at every home game, rise above other states.
“From what I’ve seen in Queensland, cheer is definitely alive, really popular and upcoming.”
Next Sunday’s auditions are in the face of cuts in other state teams with Canterbury demoting their cheerleaders while the Canberra Raiders are reviewing the entertainment all together.
“What we’re looking for is a joy while they perform.”
Cheerleader Marina Shah said she started cheerleading last year after a background in dance and loved performing to the crowd.
“It has been really fun, everyone is so supportive,” she said.
“I think we have a really strong team and this year will be one of the best.”
Cheerleader Angela De Righetti was in last season’s squad and said she loved the bond between the squad members.
Auditions for the new Bronco’s squad will be held on Sunday morning at the Mad Dance Studios on Adelaide St.
