2010 AVP Auditions
Auditions for the 2010 AVP Dancers were a big success! A lot of talented dancers showed up for the opportunity to spend their summer entertaining fans at the annual AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Tournament. Whitney Frink, a former Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader, had conceived of the AVP Dancers after seeing the dancers at the Volleyball games at the Beijing Olympics. Last summer was the league’s inaugural season.
The AVP Dancers, led by Whitney, are preparing for their second year on the sand. Expectations were higher this year and it was clear that the audition process wouldn’t be an easy one.
As the girls arrived, at the Spectrum Club, they signed in at the registration table and made their way inside to wait.
Dancers warmed up while they waited for the process to begin
Whitney and her second-in-command Cachita explain the plan for the day. Candidates would learn an across-the-floor combo and a dance combo and perform both for the judges.
Whitney taught an across the floor combo
Dancers took turns high-kicking their way across the room
Kali
After the across-the-floor, Whitney got down to teaching the dance combination. The AVP style of dance is a little different from other pro leagues because the girls dance barefoot on the sand. It’s an unstable surface, so turns and leaps can be dangerous! On the other hand, there are unexpected benefits to the beach environment. Whitney’s choreography included a few moves that involved playing around with the sand. The dancers had to use their imagination with the pretend sand. I’m looking forward to seeing what the dance looks like on the beach!
Jenna (left) and Bailey
Jen is an alumni of the Los Angeles Clippers Spirit and Anaheim Arsenal A-List Girls
The girls had time to rehearse
Once the judges arrived, it was on.
The dancers really performed
Leigh Ann, a former Denver Broncos Cheerleader, was determined to defend her spot on the team
The judges chatted briefly after each group of three performed.
The dancers were brought back to perform the dance combo again. The judges mixed them up into new groups.
Natalie
Jenna, Leigh Ann and Cheryl
After two cuts, Whitney gathered the remaining girls together. The plan was to do a few quick interviews.
Whitney and Cachita interview Brittany
The finalists wait outside for their turn to interview.
Stay tuned for more photos and to find out who made the team…
