The ROAR of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jackson, Florida Correspondent | Apr 14, 2016

I had the pleasure of observing the final audition tryout for the 2016 ROAR held at Jacksonville Trans-Union Center for the Performing Arts. Every year the Jaguars present a very impressive cast of talent to select a squad of 34 young ladies for the ROAR.

Of the 54 candidates that survived to the finals, a high number of 30 were veterans of prior seasons. Rookie candidates had their work cut out for them and only 6 were able to make the final cut by the judges.

The process included two main performances. First came introductions which included technical dance moves and a quick presentation of their educational and dance experience qualifications. The ladies’ well toned physiques, dressed in revealing black bikinis, were on full display. Many hours of gym work was obvious to this photographer’s untrained eye.

The afternoon session included a fun filled talent show with singing and dancing skits. A very large variety of skills were presented. Kudos out these brave candidates, beauty and talent was on full display.

Our thanks goes out to Christy Stechman Zynda, Associate Director, for allowing Ultimate Cheerleaders to cover the inner sanctum of the ROAR audition process.

Congratulations to the 2016 ROAR, being selected as NFL Cheerleaders is an outstanding feat. Enjoy and savor the next twelve months, your hard work has paid off in obtaining a very prestigious gig.