David Tyau, National Correspondent – Page 241

Memphis Grizzlies announce Grizz Girls dance team auditions for 2017-18 season

The Memphis Grizzlies will hold first round 2017-18 season auditions for the Grizz Girls, presented by Horseshoe Casino Tunica, in the Mallory Gymnasium at Rhodes College (2000 N. Parkway) on Saturday, July 8. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

Three clinics will be offered to give all hopeful candidates the chance to learn the routine that will be used at the final audition, taught by Grizz Girls choreographer Tamara Moore. Clinics will also offer candidates advice on what to wear, make-up tips, how to make the final cut and opportunities to hear from professional dancers. The Grizz Girls will perform at FedExForum for all Memphis Grizzlies home games during the 2017-18 season and will represent the team at events locally, regionally and internationally.

Pre-audition clinics will be held Wednesday, June 21; Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, July 6. All clinics start at 6:30 p.m. and are held at New Ballet Ensemble (2157 York Avenue). The cost is $25 per clinic, $40 for two or $60 for all three. Dancers must pre-register online at Grizzlies.com.

While participation in the pre-audition clinics and classes is strongly encouraged, they are not mandatory in order to audition. Once first round auditions are complete, the group of finalists will compete for a spot on the 2017-18 Grizz Girls team at the Final Auditions showcase on Saturday, July 15 at 6 p.m. at the Holloran Centre at The Orpheum (203 S. Main Street). The Final Auditions are free and open to the general public.

Currently, Moore also hosts GirlPlay Prep Classes to teach participants basic dance and performance techniques alongside current Grizz Girls. Classes are held weekly on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at SubRoy Studios (2345 Whitten Road). The cost is $10 per class. Dancers of all skill levels are invited to take part in the classes, pre-audition clinics and audition. To learn more about pre-audition clinics and classes visit Grizzlies.com.

Prospective dancers must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years of age to participate in the Grizz Girls audition. For more information on auditions call (901) 205-1411 or e-mail grizzgirls@grizzlies.com.

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Reservations are now open for the premiere professional cheerleading and dance convention, the P-R-O Convention in Atlanta. This year, the convention will be held at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Downtown on June 24th & 25th. Learn from professional sports leading dance instructors. Guest instructors for this year include:

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

If you want to experience an exciting weekend of dance, team building and networking, click on the logo below to register for the 2017 P-R-O Convention.

Denver Nuggets Dancers Auditions

2017-18 Nuggets Dancers Auditions begin Friday, July 14th!

Perform at Denver Nuggets home games in front of 19,000 fans per game.
Travel nationally and internationally for our annual calendar shoot, dance conventions, and NBA appearances.
Choreograph for the best dance team in the NBA.
Participate in community service projects.
Inspire young dancers through the DND Juniors program.
Perform at multiple events throughout the year.
Perform for national television audiences.
Receive benefits from multiple sponsors including hair styling, tanning, waxing services, gym and yoga memberships, and cosmetic dentistry.
Get paid for doing what you love while making lifelong friends!

2017 Audition Schedule*

Friday, July 14: Preliminary Auditions
Registration: 5-6pm
Semi-Finalists will be announced by 10pm
Sunday, July 15: Semi-Finals
- Small Group Interviews: 8:30am – 12:30pm
- Semi-Final Dance Audition: 1pm
- Finalists will be announced by 4pm
Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, July 16, 18, 20: Finalists’ Training Camp
- Training Camp: 7:30-10:30pm
Wednesday, July 19-Friday, July 21: Interviews
- Individual Interview Times (approx. 20 minutes each) scheduled between 9:30am-5pm
Saturday, July 22: Choreography Showcase / Final Dance Audition
- Check-in: 9:30-10am
- 2016-17 DND Announced: 4pm

* Audition schedule subject to change.

Audition Requirements:

All dancers must:

be at least 18 years of age (by October 1, 2017) or 17 years of age with a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver on the participant’s behalf
hold a high school diploma or equivalent education
wear a cropped top, fitted bttoms, and shoes with non-marking soles
submit non-returnable 8″ x 10″ headshot
submit a dance resume including any previous dance teams, classes or workshops, current employment and training, educational background, and 3 professional references
complete and submit the 2017 DND Audition Registration Form and the 2017 Liability Waiver & Release.
live in the Denver area and have reliable transportation to and from all DND practices and at least 85% of the home games in the Denver Nuggets 2017-18 season (schedule TBD).

For more information, click here.