2018 P-R-O Convention All Star: Charlotte CheckMate Jennifer

There were many dance teams in attendance at the P-R-O Convention and I try to photograph as many dancers from as many teams as I can, given the limited amount of down time.  And this year, I was able to get some quality time with one of the Charlotte CheckMates…introducing Jennifer, a 2018 P-R-O Convention All Star.

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There are only a handful left, so check back tomorrow to see who is our next P-R-O Convention All Star. For more cheerleader articles, please visit my personal blog: thehottestdanceteam.wordpress.com.

2018 P-R-O Convention Memories – The Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders

The Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders brought one of the largest teams to the 2018 P-R-O Convention and this year, there were a lot of new faces. So when there was a lull in the dance instruction, the AZCC gathered on the stage to take a group photo and I took advantage to showcase the entire squad that came to Atlanta.

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The 2018 Phoenix Suns Dancers Auditions

There is a new sense of optimism in the Valley of the Sun.  With the number one overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Phoenix Suns selected a potential franchise changing player in Deandre Ayton, the former five star prospect from the University of Arizona and the consensus top overall draft prospect.  It is hoped that he will evolve into a difference making pro player and one that will stick around after his initial rookie contract expires.  Having played his high school and college ball in the area, Ayton might prefer to stay at home instead of shopping his services around to the highest bidder.  So things are definitely looking up in the Valley of the Sun.

And with the advent of this year’s dance team auditions, there is a renewed sense of optimism as well for those of us who enjoy the game day entertainment.  Every year, a new group of dancers courageously give it their all with the hope of making the cut and securing one of the coveted spots on the Phoenix Suns Dance Team.  And I was there for a portion of the proceedings.

This was the sixth time that I have made the trek from Los Angeles to Phoenix to cover the Suns Dancers auditions.  Having photographed two games with Phoenix Suns, I can tell you that the dance team is an integral part of the game day experience, so I was excited to renew my relationship with the organization and to see the new crop of hopefuls and the returning veterans.

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2018 P-R-O Convention All Star: Charlotte Honey Bee Cassandra

The Charlotte Honey Bees have an amazing squad of beautiful and talented dancers.  They are one of my favorite squads at P-R-O and I try to photograph as many of them as possible for these features.  And as you can imagine, our next 2018 P-R-O Convention All Star is another one of those amazing Honey Bees.  A second year veteran and cute as a button, introducing Honey Bee Cassandra…our latest 2018 P-R-O Convention All Star.

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We are coming down to the wire with respect to our coverage of the 2018 P-R-O Convention in Atlanta, but there are still a few more awesome cheerleaders that we would like to showcase.  So, check back soon to see who is next. And for more cheerleader articles, please visit my personal blog: thehottestdanceteam.wordpress.com.