NFL CHEERLEADING RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES!

“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

Workshops:

• March 20 (Woodland Hills, CA)
• March 24 (Hollywood, CA)
• March 26 (San Bernardino, CA))

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.

The international search for the 2016 Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders continued with auditions that were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 6th.  More than 100 ladies registered for the auditions and finalists were selected to participate in the final auditions in Miami on May 1.

Prior to the auditions, Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Jessica and Monica visited iconic sites in Buenos Aires, including La Boca Neighborhood, La Casa Rosada, Plaza De Mayo, La Avenida Corrientes and El Obelisco.

The international search continues with a March 12th visit to Mexico City, Mexico.

Follow the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders as they continue their international journey on their Facebook page here.

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Our next featured cheerleader is Courtney, a first year member of the Ladies of Ontario Fury.

Why did you become a professional cheerleader?

Dance has always been a huge part of my life. I started at the age of 5 and have been a part of competition and high school dance teams. I was a student in my college dance program and missed being a member of a team. I wanted to continue to further my passion for dance and expand my horizons.

What was your favorite experience as a professional cheerleader?

The rush of running out to set for a routine at my first game! Performing in front of a huge crowd is always a favorite experience.

What is your favorite dance style?

I would definitely admit that jazz is my favorite dance style. I love a fast paced and fiery routine to pump me up! It also gives me a chance to show my technique.

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

My favorite dance move would be pirouettes because I’m a fast turner and my go to dance move would be anything with a massive hair flip!

What are the three words that describe you?

Three words to describe me would be spontaneous, active, and genuine

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

I know the lyrics to almost every song, (mainstream radio, oldies) but I’m a terrible singer. I don’t let that stop me! I also love going to the movies. I particularly enjoy scary movies, but I am open to seeing anything.

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

I love all types of music, but my favorite genres are country and electronic dance music. For country, my favorite music artist is Rascal Flatts and my favorite EDM artist is Skrillex.

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

My favorite app is Facebook because I can keep in contact with distant family members and friends.

Who is the one person that inspires you the most?

My mom inspires me the most. She worked hard for my family and taught me to live passionately for my dreams and goals. My mom lost an 8 month battle against lung cancer and her fight and drive to beat it inspires me greatly. She shared the same love for dance as I did and I will continue to dance in her spirit.

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

Focus on yourself as an athlete and dancer, your lifestyle will change dramatically for the better. Hit the gym and take as many dance classes as possible. You are your own cheerleader-confidence is everything! Attend as many auditions as possible and go for the experience. Don’t become discouraged and show those judges what you’re made of! Dance your heart out and leave nothing on that audition floor.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Hopefully in ten years, I will still be working as a Recreation Therapist and a dance teacher/coach. I will be married with a family and a pug. I also aspire to open my own competitive dance studio and offer classes for dancers with disabilities.

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

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Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Bank of America Stadium

Qualifications

• All contestants must be at least 21 years old by March 31, 2016.
• All contestants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• All contestants must pass a pre-employment and periodic drug screen as well as satisfactorily complete a criminal and civil background check, including driving history.

Registration

Registration is required to audition for the TopCats. The registration deadline is Friday, March 11, 2016 by 5 p.m., and there is a $15 non-refundable registration fee. Please click here to register.

Audition Attire

Contestants should wear two-piece dance attire, skin-tone tights and sneakers suitable for dance. Bring a warm-up or other casual clothing to wear over dance attire.

For more audition information, click here.

This will be the first year that the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders will have an ambassador squad.  For more information regarding their upcoming auditions, please go to: vikings.com/cheerleaders/auditions.

From the MVC facebook page:

The MVC program will now include MVC Ambassadors!

If you are outgoing, a terrific spokeswoman, a great role model, love the Minnesota Vikings and can confidently represent the MVC, then we want you!

With so many requests and the high demand for the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, we have expanded our team and dedicated 14 team spots to the first ever MVC Ambassadors! For the 2016 season, we will broaden our presence on game day and in the community through this new extension. The MVC will focus on dance/cheer performances on the field on game day. The MVC Ambassadors will attend all home games, visiting multiple suites at the new stadium, having a presence in all of the Clubs, selling calendars in the Fan Zone, rallying on the courtyard, be available to take photos with fans, and available for more of the interaction and engagement fans love with the MVC!

Tryouts for the MVC Ambassadors may include: interviews, personal introductions on the mic, panel discussions, photo shoots, spokesmodel presentations, etc. Ambassadors will have NO dancing or cheering – no dance/cheer experience required.

The time commitment for this position will include all home games, practice one night a week, appearances that vary – but are flexible in the scheduling, plus other team meetings/photoshoots, etc.

Our good friends from the Miami Dolphins have hosted their first international cheerleader auditions in Rio de Janeiro and they have sent us some photos from the proceedings. Nearly 200 ladies registered for the auditions. Finalists will be selected tomorrow (Mar. 4) to participate in the final auditions in Miami on May 1.

 

This comes after Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Allison and Kristan, during their stay in Rio, explored Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue.

 

And here are Allison and Kristan enjoying the world famous Copacabana Beach.

Follow the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders as they continue their international journey on their Facebook page here.

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This is Jessica, a first year member of the Ladies of Ontario Fury.

Why did you become a professional cheerleader?

I’ve been a technically trained studio dancer my whole life. It wasn’t until I started college that I even considered dancing on a team. After auditioning for my school’s team at the beginning of my freshman year, I was immediately hooked. Dancing for a crowd of fans cheering you on is such a different thrill than performing on a stage in a theater, and so much more exciting! I’m doing what I love for a living, and putting my dance degree to good use!

What was your favorite experience as a professional cheerleader?

After auditions were over, we had a weekend boot camp where us rookies got to learn the ropes of being on a professional team. That was the first time it really hit me that my job is so much more than having rehearsals and performing at games. We represent such an amazing foundation and inspire so many of our fans to pursue their own dreams and I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to experience something like this.

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

I’ve always been a leaper instead of a turner, so I’m always throwing leaps into my choreography or freestyle. Tilt jumps, single stag leaps, surprise leaps…just to name a few. But you always gotta throw on a big smile and some hair-ography for extra style!

What are the three words that describe you?

Optimistic, energetic, and easygoing.

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

I was a HUGE choir/drama nerd growing up. I sang in choir for 8 years and in high school I started participating in my school’s musical productions. I would love to get back into singing and acting one of these days! Some of my favorite musicals are West Side Story, Chicago, Avenue Q, Spring Awakening, and Wicked.

What is your favorite music genre?

I like just about all genres of music! I prefer music that makes me want to move, so I usually stick to more upbeat genres like dance, pop, and hip-hop. But I also listen to reggae pretty often, mostly when I’m driving to and from work because it keeps me calm in all that traffic. J

What is the one thing you can’t live without?

The beach! I grew up right next to it, and sometimes I wonder why I even left. I’m always happiest when I’m around warm sand, sunshine, and the sound of the ocean.

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

Snapchat! I like seeing little pieces of everyone’s day and what they’re up to. And of course sending ugly selfies and pictures with all those cool filters to my closest friends is always fun!

Who is the one person that inspires you the most?

I know this isn’t one person, but both of my parents have been such strong influences in my life. They’ve never once discouraged me from following my heart and doing what I love and always believed in me. They will forever be my biggest support group and my number one fans. I love you both and I don’t know what I’d do or where I’d be without you!

What is your motto to live by?

There’s both good and bad in life, and you can’t have one without the other.

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

Just TRY, and don’t give up! I know that’s a very generic piece of advice, but if I ever let any of the rejection I’ve ever gotten in my life stop me from achieving my goals, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Just smile, stand tall, and rock what you’ve got! All your talent is bound to be noticed.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Ten years!? I don’t even know where I see myself next week! Ha ha! But I do know that at some point in my future, I’d like to have a family of my own and hopefully be in charge of my own dance studio.

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

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Miami, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins will host cheerleader auditions in Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico City, Mexico and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Dolphins also will continue to host auditions in South Florida. The team will canvas Latin America in search of adding enthusiastic, charismatic and talented women to represent one of the most prestigious brands in the NFL.

“Miami is the gateway to Latin America and the Miami Dolphins are a global brand. We are excited to combine the beauty we have in South Florida with the ladies we meet in Latin America in hopes of forming a truly international squad,” Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Entertainment & Brand Impact Dorie Grogan said.

One of the most visible entertainment groups in all of professional sports, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders have traveled to more than 30 countries on five continents over the past decade and continue to be an iconic and international face of NFL Cheerleaders. The cheerleaders are on the sidelines for all home games and are extremely active in the community; visiting schools and hospitals, as well as charity and corporate events.

Ladies at least 18 years old by May 1, 2016 and high school graduates by June 1, 2016 with a valid passport for travel are welcome to register for auditions. The following are the dates and locations for auditions:

Date	Venue	Location
March 3	JW Marriott Copacabana	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
March 6	Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel y Centro de Convenciones	Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 12	Universidad la Salle	Mexico City, Mexico
April 2	Four Points by Sheraton	Bogota, Colombia
April 23	Doctors Hospital Training Facility	South Florida

A select few ladies will make it to Final Auditions, scheduled for May 1 at Nova Southeastern University.

For further information or to register for auditions, please visit DolphinsCheerleaders.com

Want to be a part of the hottest dance team in the NFL, the Charger Girls? Well here’s your chance.

Dates

Sunday, March 6, 2016
Sunday, March 13, 2016

Time

Participant Check-In: 1:30 p.m.
Workshop: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location

University of San Diego
Jenny Craig Pavilion
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110

More information here.

Introducing Ashlynne, a first year member of the Ladies of Ontario Fury. Let’s get to know her a little better.

Why did you become a professional cheerleader?

I’ve been dancing for my whole life, but my experience on my college dance team at UCR was what made me realize I wanted to be on a professional dance team! In my senior year, I knew that I wasn’t ready to give up performing with a team, so that’s why I decided to audition for Fury. I wanted to be working with girls who have the same kind of dedication to dancing and a team as I do.

What was your favorite experience as a professional cheerleader?

Every time I run out onto that turf. Performing in front of a crowd gives me the best rush, and I live for that feeling! I also really enjoy meeting the fans and taking pictures with them; they’re always so excited and that makes me even more happy to be there.

What is your favorite dance style?

I think that contemporary and lyrical styles are so beautiful, and I love doing those and putting all of my emotion into it. But sassy jazz is the most fun for me, especially to perform!

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

Leaps are definitely my favorite. My go-to is always a hair flip! ?

What are the three words that describe you?

Passionate, because when I know what I want, I put everything I have into it. Talkative; whenever I’m with my friends, we can go on talking for hours and hours! And nocturnal haha. All of my energy comes out at night!

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

I’m an extremely competitive person and a perfectionist. I grew up as a serious figure skater for 11 years, competing regionally and nationally, and that mindset has carried out into my life after skating. Even things I do for fun, like dance, I always want to be my very best, and if I make any mistakes it bothers me a lot. Sometimes I have to remind myself to lighten up and not be too hard on myself because I’m doing this for the love of dance and performing, not to be perfect!

What is your guilty pleasure?

Netflix. I try not to start new shows as much as possible, because once I start, I can’t stop. I’m definitely a binge-watcher. I’ve watched an entire 24-episode season in a single weekend! ?

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

It would probably be a tie between Instagram and Snapchat. With Instagram, I love being able to share pictures with my friends, and go back to see my favorite memories all in one place. But with Snapchat, it’s cool that I can keep up with what my friends are up to on a regular basis and share my fun moments instantly!

Who is the one person that inspires you the most?

My older brother. We used to fight a lot when we were younger, but now I really look up to him. He is always trying to better himself, whether it’s academically or just as a person, even though making changes in your life is one of the most difficult things to do. I aspire to be like that as well.

What is your motto to live by?

“Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!” That’s from Michelle Kwan, a legendary figure skater. I have always looked up to her, and that quote really resonates with me. Work hard for what you want, always stay true to yourself, and do what makes you happy to make the most out of your life!

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

Never give up! If you know in your heart that it’s your passion, then go for it. Auditions can be really scary and intimidating, but just getting that experience is so beneficial. Just because one team doesn’t have a spot for you doesn’t mean that another team wouldn’t be honored to have you, or that the following year won’t be your year for your dream team. As long as you want it, keep trying! Don’t let yourself look back one day and wish you had tried to follow your dreams when you had the chance.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

I hope I will have started a family, still be living in Southern California, and be working as an occupational therapist, with lots of memories of dancing and traveling to look back on!

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

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