The team that brought the most cheerleaders to the 2017 P-R-O Convention in Atlanta was the Houston Texans. In all the years that I have covered the event, the Texans have been the most well represented squad bar none. And that’s a good thing because they have a lot of impressive cheerleaders and I have enjoyed photographing them over the years. Our next 2017 P-R-O Convention All Star is a second year veteran HTC…introducing Natalie G.

Like all the Houston Texans Cheerleaders, Natalie has an impressive twitter following…check out her twitter page here: @HTC_Natalie G.

We have many more impressive women to feature, so check back soon to see who is our next 2017 P-R-O Convention All Star.

For more cheerleader articles and photos, please visit my personal blog: thehottestdanceteam.wordpress.com.

The wonderful thing about the P-R-O Convention in Atlanta is that I get to photograph the very best cheerleaders in professional sports…cheerleaders that I probably wouldn’t be able to shoot since I live in a Southern California.  One of the squads that I enjoy photographing every time I come here is the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders because they have some amazing cheerleaders and some of the sexiest uniforms in the NFL.  So when I get a chance to shoot the MVC one on one, I go out of my way to do so.

Our next 2017 P-R-O Convention All Star is a second year veteran from Mesa, Arizona…introducing Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader Qisa.

Check back tomorrow to see our next 2017 P-R-O Convention All Star.  My guess is that it is a Houston Texans Cheerleader because there were a lot of them there and I must have photographed their entire rookie class!

For more cheerleader articles and photos, please visit my personal blog: thehottestdanceteam.wordpress.com.

The most successful and critically acclaimed movie of the year is Wonder Woman.  It is a tale of a strong woman who makes a difference in the world through her courage, intelligence, strength and compassion.  It is a fable that serves as an inspiration to a new generation, both young and old.

There is a parallel here and it is with professional cheerleaders, who are in no uncertain terms, wonder women in their own right. 

When I was younger, I must admit my perception of cheerleaders was not the most flattering, but as the years passed it has evolved.  And in my capacity with UltimateCheerleaders.com, I have met many impressive young women…professional cheerleaders who would become scientists, lawyers, doctors, business owners and many who would go on to have loving families. 

I came to realize that unlike the pop culture stereotype that we all know, these young women had several admirable qualities in common: dedication, goal orientation, passion, and a strong work ethic to mention a few.  Traits that would lead to success later in life.

Yes, I enjoy the sight of these provocatively dressed women entertaining the fans during breaks in the game action, but I realize that professional cheerleaders are all that and a lot more…much more. 

They are wonder women and many of them will go on to make a difference in the world in their own way…but for now, we get to enjoy their gifts and talents as dancers of the highest order.

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The P-R-O Convention is the premier professional dance convention and the instructors represent the very best in professional cheerleading and dance.  This year’s instructors included:

Jakene Ashford – NFL Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders
Tara Battiato – NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders
Coach Alto Gary – NFL Houston Texans Cheerleaders, WCW Nitrogirls, Former NBA Atlanta Hawks & Charlotte Hornets Choreographer
Kristina Ferdig – NFL Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders
Jerod Fewell – Hip Hop Extraodinaire
Denise Garvey – NFL New York Jets Flight Crew
Katie Gibbons – NBA San Antonio-Spurs Silver Dancers and AHL Rampage
Stephanie Jojokian – NFL Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
Nikki Kill – NFL Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
Stacie Kinder – NFL Nashville Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders
Brandii McCoy – NBA Charlotte Hornets Honeybees and AHL Charlotte Checkers CheckMates
Tracy Rutledge – Former NBA Atlanta Hawks, AFL2 Georgia Wildcats
Derric Whitfield – NBA Washington Wizards, Wizard Girls

Each year, the best professional cheerleaders gather in Atlanta, Georgia to attend the annual P-R-O Convention for two days of intensive dance training and team building.  This year marks the 14th year anniversary of this marvelous event and over 250 cheerleaders and dancers were in attendance. 

UltimateCheerleaders.com was given exclusive access by the organizers of the event, All-Pro3. For our readers who have never attended a dance convention, the following report will give you an idea of what goes on during a weekend of nonstop dance action.

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The Line Up, an UltimateCheerleaders.com sponsor, has posted an article on NBA audition tops.

3 Tryout Tops That Will Get You Noticed at NBA Dance Team Auditions

Auditions for NBA dance teams are just around the corner, which means you might be looking for the perfect tryout outfit to get you noticed!  Earlier, we looked at some of our best tips for tryout apparel to get you ready for the big event, but here’s a peek at some of our favorite looks from the 2017 audition season!

1. The Sparkle Jersey

The sparkle jersey came onto the scene with full force last year, and this trend is still going strong!  These sequin encrusted jerseys are made by printing colors and designs directly onto sequin encrusted fabric called Gaga.  This look is perfect if you want to represent your chosen team by changing up the colors and lettering!

2. The Mesh Overlay

From workout wear to dance costumes, mesh is everywhere this season.  Insets of mesh, full mesh shirts, large hole mesh textures, you name it!  Our favorite tops pair a mesh overlay with another bra underneath. Mix and match to create your own unique style! 

3. The Jersey Leo

Full disclosure – we realize this doesn’t fit into the “crop top and booty short” requirements of most first round auditions, but for some final rounds that allow more flexibility, this look is hands-down our favorite!   So channel your inner Beyoncé with these jersey style leos in mesh or sparkle – the perfect look for an NBA dancer.

Looking to create a tryout outfit you won’t see on anyone else?  Shop our Pro apparel at www.thelineup.com/pro for styles made-to-order in your color choices.  Hundreds of styles + dozens of colors = thousands of unique possibilities.

 

In my opinion, the Charlotte Honey Bees are the hottest dance team in the NBA…and perhaps the hottest in all of professional sports.  Top to bottom, the Honey Bees are the most impressive dance team.  Period. 

To me, the only downside to being the hottest dance team in the NBA is that they’re in Charlotte…and I’m in Los Angeles.  But every year that I come to P-R-O, I get to shoot the amazing Honey Bees because their director is Brandii McCoy and she’s one of the principals of AllPRO3, the people who organize this great dance convention.  And the most photogenic cheerleader at the convention is our next 2017 P-R-O Convention All Star…introducing Honey Bee Laura.

Laura has a secret to share with you…in addition to being the most photogenic cheerleader at P-R-O, she was also voted cheerleader with the best hair!  And that is critical for those all important hair flips that the choreographers love to put in their routines.

Okay, the real secret that Laura has to share is…that her sister Courtney is on the Honey Bees!

We will see more of Courtney in the near future, but check back tomorrow when we post our Day 1 P-R-O Convention article with many, many images of the most beautiful and talented professional cheerleaders and dancers!

For more cheerleader articles, please visit my personal blog: thehottestdanceteam.wordpress.com.

Our good friends over at the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders have informed us that the 2017-2018 MVC calendar cover models have been announced. Congratulations to Nao, Kayla C and Saral!