The NFL is here and preseason games have kicked off in earnest.  We begin our coverage with some photos of the Cincinnati Ben Gal cheerleaders.  Click here to view the Ben Gals gallery.

The Indiana Pacers have posted a video from their 2018-2019 Pacemates Audition Showcase.   Let’s take a look at the proceedings.

Mount Laurel, New Jersey (August 9, 2018)– NFL Alumni (NFLA) today announced a partnership with the National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization (NFCAO), which is a group of 14,000 former NFL team cheerleaders around the country. This partnership will increase membership, sponsorship and brand awareness for the NFCAO and overall benefit both organizations.

The National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization’s mission is to enable former NFL cheerleaders to connect, contribute to local and national charities, and support fellow alumni. NFCAO’s motto is “United and Forever Strong.”

“The National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization is proud to be an official partner to NFL Alumni,” says NFCAO Co-Founder and President Terri Crane-Lamb. “Together we will make a difference in our communities by continuing to support charities and NFL Alumni in need.”

The NFL cheerleaders group was formed in 2009 while NFL Alumni was organized in 1967.

“We are pleased to partner with the National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization,” says NFL Alumni CEO Elvis Gooden. “One of our priorities is to align local NFCAO chapters with our own local NFL Alumni groups. This will provide increased access and continuing opportunities to the terrific cheerleaders who have supported the 32 NFL teams over the years.”

NFL Alumni looks forward to creating a synergistic team with the National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization.

About NFL Alumni

NFL Alumni was founded in 1967 and is the oldest and most recognizable national organization of retired professional athletes. NFL Alumni consists of former NFL players, coaches, executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and associate members.  NFL Alumni’s mission “Caring for our Own” is to serve, assist and inform its members and their families. NFL Alumni offers a wide array of medical, financial and business programs to help members lead healthy, productive and successful lives.  NFL Alumni also promotes the post-playing careers of its members and it also contributes to local community initiatives under its “Caring for Kids” programs. Pro Football Legends is the commercial marketing name and logo of NFL Alumni.

For more information please visit: www.nflalumni.org

About The National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization

The National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization (NFCAO) was founded in 2009 by Terri Crane-Lamb, President, Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Alumni and Mickey Crawford-Carnegie, Director, Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders Alumni. The NFCAO is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization comprised of former NFL Cheerleaders Alumni chapters and is the only official alumni organization for retired NFL Cheerleaders. The NFCAO invites all former NFL cheerleaders to join their NFCAO cheerleaders alumni Chapter to help support local and national charity efforts and participate in social events. NFL Alumni Cheerleaders can become an official member and part of the NFCAO database by joining their team’s cheerleader Chapter.

For more information, please visit: www.nationalfootballcheerleadersalumni.com.

The Los Angeles Lakers held auditions for the 2018-2019 Laker Girls last month and they have posted a couple of galleries of images from the event.  Click here to view the galleries.

PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS

Saturday, August 25
10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Audition
ULTIMATE FIELDHOUSE
2675 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

What do we look for in a Warriors Dance Team member?

• Technically talented dancer, entertainer
• Ambassador/Representative for the Golden State Warriors organization
• Positive, energetic, with a great personality
• Athletic
• Professional
• Team player
• Must be 18 years of age by October 1, 2018. No exceptions will be made.

What commitment is required to be a Golden State Warriors Dance Team member?

• Attend and perform at all Golden State Warriors home games
• Able to attend rehearsals on: Monday evenings / Wednesday evenings / Thursday evenings. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during the season for games, appearances, dance clinics, special events and playoffs.
• Available for personal appearances for:
  • Media interviews
  • Photo shoots
  • Dance clinics
  • Team bonding camp

What is the Golden State Warriors Dance Team audition process?

Auditions for the 2018-2019 Golden State Warriors Dance Team is a multi-step process. The process includes the following but is not limited to:

• Application submission
• Preliminary audition
• Interview
• Boot camp
• Final audition
• WDT training camp
• Monday, August 20th: Final day to pre-register for auditions. At this time the application, resume, and head shot (5×7 or larger) must be submitted to the Warriors’ office at 1011 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607. Walk-ins day of auditions will also be accepted.
• Saturday, August 25th: Preliminary auditions. Two-cuts will be made at the prelims. Candidates will learn a jazz and a hip hop dance combination that will be performed in front of a panel of judges. At the end of the audition a group of finalists will be selected and continue to the finals.
• Finalist mandatory dates: Finalists selected on August 25th must be available from August 26-30 to attend the interview, boot camp and final auditions.

Finalist Overview:

• August 26 – Interviews will be conducted from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• August 27 – Bootcamp will be conducted from 8:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
• August 28 – Bootcamp will be conducted from 8:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
• August 30 – Final Dance Eliminations will occur from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m.
• Training Assessment Camp – Will begin immediately following the Final auditions with the 2018 WDT training camp candidates. The selected final candidates will participate in a training camp beginning on September 5th with the final selection of the 2018-19 Warriors Dance Team members on September 20, 2018. Training camp rehearsal times will be on Monday’s (7:30-10:30pm), Wednesday’s (7:30-10:30pm) and Thursday’s (8:30-11:00pm)

Where will the preliminary auditions on August 25, 2018 be conducted?

ULTIMATE FIELDHOUSE
2675 Mitchell Drive
Walnute Creek, CA 94598
*Auditions are closed to the public

What should I wear to auditions?

• Two piece attire (half top with briefs or boy cut shorts)
• Skin tone nylons
• Non-marking shoes (Jazz, dance sneakers, athletic shoes)
• Hair must be worn down; Full hair and make-up strongly encouraged
• Cover all visible tattoos
• Minimal jewelry

What should I bring to prelims?

• Application (Online or Download), 5×7 head shot (non-returnable)
• Water and snacks
• Hair and make-up supplies

What can I do to prepare for auditions?

Warriors Dance Team prep classes are not mandatory but recommended as an excellent way to hone your dance skills and learn what it takes to be a GSW Dance Team member! Each workshop costs $30.00 and space is limited.

The 120-minute session includes:

• Warm-up
• Warriors Dance Team choreography style
• Audition advice and tips
• Q&A with Warriors Dance Team Director, Sabrina Ellison and/or Assistant coaches Angela Jarvis or Tarah Naismith
• Attire: workout/dance attire and non-marking shoes

Prep Class Parking Options:

• Renaissance Valet Parking: $5/hour
• Street Parking on Jones St.
• Bart Parking at the Pleasant Hill Station off Treat Blvd across the street from Renaissance Club Sport Walnut Creek

For more information, please send an e-mail to danceteamauditions@warriors.com