Auditions for the 2016 New York Jet Flight Crew are this Saturday, April 2.  For more information, click on the image below.

Sports Illustrated has a nice gallery of the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders on SI.com.  Click on the image below to view the gallery.

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Final Auditions are open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, April 5th at the Merriam Theater.  Sixty finalists will compete in a physical fitness, dance and interview segments.  For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, please click on the image below.

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 18th & 19th.  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 2016 P-R-O Convention.

The Baltimore Ravens posted some photos from their 2016 auditions.  Click on the photo below to see them.

Meet the 2016 Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders!  Click on the image below to see the new squad.

 

“We are seeking professional, glamorous, talented candidates to be part of our return to Los Angeles. Our Cheerleaders will represent the Rams organization not only on the field, but also throughout the community, nationally and abroad.” Keely Fimbres-Bledsoe, Director of Special Events and Cheerleaders

Preliminary Audition:

• April 2 – Round 1
• April 3 – Round 2

Final Auditions (The Forum)

• April 17

Preliminary auditions begin April 2. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate by April 2, 2016. In order to audition, you must complete the application online and upload a resume. Resumes should outline your educational and occupational background, community service, public speaking and any dance/cheer/modeling or commercial experience you may have.

For more information about the L.A. Rams Cheerleaders auditions, click here.

Be a Washington Redskins Cheerleader and be a part of the most exciting cheerleading team in the NFL! Travel to exotic locations on the annual calendar shoot. See the world as a member of the Redskins Cheerleaders Variety Show. Perform for one of the largest audiences in the NFL. Support hundreds of charity and community groups in the Washington, D.C. area.

Auditions Schedule
• Preliminary Auditions: Saturday, April 2 from 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. at FedExField
• Photo Shoot Round: Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at FedExField
• Final Auditions Show: Friday, April 8

For auditions FAQs, please click here.

Requirements
• All finalists must have a medical release statement from a doctor by April 1, 2016, stating you are in excellent physical condition and able to participate in strenuous activity at least four to five times a week.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, on or before April 1, 2016.
• Applicants must have a High School diploma or G.E.D by June 2016.
• If you become a Washington Redskins Cheerleader, you must have a full/part-time job, be a full-time college student or have a family.
• Washington Redskins Cheerleaders must have their own transportation.

For more information, click here.

Our next featured cheerleader is the tallest member of the Ladies of Ontario Fury…introducing Madison.

Why did you become a professional cheerleader?

Dance has always been an important and special part of my life. I grew up dancing in a studio, which is where I developed my love for being a part of a team. There is no better feeling than the energy and encouragement you get when you go out and perform with a group of people who all share the same passion as you. I am about to graduate from college, so I am wrapping up my last few months on a college dance team. I wanted to take that next step from amateur to professional so I can continue to pursue my passion for dance.

What was your favorite experience as a professional cheerleader?

Performing at our last home game with the whole team. The only other time we had performed all together was at our first game of the season, so it was exciting to be with everyone again and to see how much we have grown since the last time we stepped out on the field all together. We even got to perform with our mascot, Stryker, which was definitely a moment to remember!

What is your favorite dance style?

While I love a good sassy jazz number, my strong suits are definitely in contemporary and lyrical. I love being able to express myself through dance and I feel like those two styles allow me to be the most genuine.

What is your favorite dance move? What is your go to dance move?

I’m a “leggy” all the way! Kicks, tilts, and leg hold turns are my go-to’s.

What are the three words that describe you?

Funny, ambitious, creative.

What is something that most people don’t know about you?

I love school! As nerdy as that sounds, I genuinely love learning, my major, and getting good grades. Even after I get my Bachelor’s degree this spring, I want to keep going to school. Fun fact: I spend about 7 hours a day at school.

What is your favorite music genre? Who is your favorite musical artist?

Hip hop – Atmosphere is one of my all-time favorite artists.

What is your guilty pleasure?

I am addicted to Reality TV. Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, The Bachelor… I love it all!

Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? Or some other app. What’s your favorite app?

Snapchat! It’s so fun! You can take the most embarrassing photos of yourself and not worry because they disappear in seconds!

Who is the one person that inspires you the most?

My little brother. Even though he is younger than me, he motivates me to be the best person I can be because I want to be someone that he can look up to.

What is your motto to live by?

YOLO! Haha, but really… it’s true! You only get one chance at life and I believe that life is what you make of it. You get what you give, so you should give it your all.

What advice would you tell someone who aspires to become a professional cheerleader?

Never stop taking classes! Every dancer can learn something valuable from watching others. Taking class is the best way to keep improving on your technique, performance quality, and ability pick up choreography. All of those things are so important, especially on the professional level.

 

For more information about the Ontario Fury, please visit their website here.

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Professional cheerleader, world traveler and small business owner. Erika Salazar, third year member of the Ladies of Ontario Fury, tells us how her passion for dance led to a business opportunity.

“Andiamo” when translated from Italian means “let’s go”. My business was born out of my passion for beauty, fitness, fashion, dance and travel. Andiamo Tanning is a mobile spray tanning business that provides our clients with custom airbrush tanning to create the perfect long lasting tone of glow on the go for every body and skin type. As a mobile tanning service, we come to you and provide our tanning services in the privacy and convenience of your own home or business. All of products are 100% natural and filled with anti-oxidants, perfect for all skin types!

I’ve been dancing for over 16 years and beauty is a must in our industry! We all know how washed out we can look on the field when those stadium lights come on or how pasty our skin may look during an appearance. I understand how busy our schedules can get and that many of us don’t have time to lay out and get that summertime bronze. Fortunately, I am here to provide that golden look in under 5 minutes, year round! Audition season is here and we want to look our best in front of the judges and have that perfect glow on our big day!

Andiamo Tanning will be providing services to those in the West Coast region this season! If you are auditioning in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle or Phoenix, Andiamo will come to you and provide that special tan you desire. For 2016, we are offering a special starting group rate of $35 per person with the following minimum persons:

• Los Angeles/Orange County – no minimum
• San Diego – minimum of five girls
• Oakland/San Francisco – minimum of 10 girls
• Phoenix – minimum of 10 girls
• Seattle/Washington state – minimum of 15 girls

Gather your gals and let’s achieve that flawless audition tan! Book me for your tanning appointment!

Please visit my facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/Andiamotanning and check out my instagram page at: https://www.instagram.com/andiamo_tanning/

Erika Salazar
Certified Spray Tanning Technician
(562) 447-4969