New Miami Heat dancers selected after ‘tough’ selection process
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August 7, 2015
They popped it, dropped it, and locked their spots down.
Forty girls vying to land a coveted spot as a Miami Heat Dancer showcased their skills at the American Airlines Arena Friday night, the final step in what many described as a grueling selection process. The candidates competed for one of roughly two dozen spots on the hottest dance team in professional sports.
The group underwent a four-day boot camp, commanding the court as coaches assessed their skills, fitness and dance ability. The dynamic dancers said the process was tough, but the end result makes it all worth it. “It was tough to say the very least,” said Dancer Lindsey Murray.
“Oh, my God, it’s the toughest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s paid off because now we’re here with the Miami Heat,” said new Dancer Belinda Roberts. “We made it!”
In the end, the creme de la creme rose above the rest as the 2015-16 season’s group of girls was finalized. “They’re such talented dancers. It was an honor to dance with everybody, and I wish everyone made it,” said Murray. “I can’t believe it!”
The team is a four-time winner of the NBA’s Most Popular Dance Team competition.
