I am a man and as such, don’t really know all that much about cheerleaders except for what I like from a fan’s perspective.  I like my cheerleaders to be beautiful and sexy.  I like them to be entertaining and look graceful while dancing during stoppages of play.  And I must say part of a squad’s attractiveness to me is their uniforms.  Do they make the girls look sexy?  Do they flatter the feminine form?  Do they convey a sense of movement when the girls dance?

Well I can certainly say that The Line Up’s designs do all of that and more.  For over 20 years, The Line Up has created custom dance costume and creative performance apparel for professional sports dance teams.  And for the past several years, they have been a sponsor of the P-R-O Convention.

One of my first impressions when I started covering this convention was the number of dance teams in attendance that were wearing The Line Up’s designs.  Big name squads.  High profile squads.  And let me say, those designs certainly meet my criteria.  They are sexy.  They do flatter the feminine form.  And visually speaking, they do convey a sense of movement in my still photographs…the dresses and skirts, that is.

So let’s take a look at some of The Line Up’s designs worn by the cheerleaders in attendance at the 2012 P-R-O Convention in Atlanta.

The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders

The Washington Wizard Girls

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There were many impressive cheerleaders at the 2012 P-R-O Convention…over 300 cheerleaders and dancers to be precise.  And the Indianapolis Colts must have brought their entire squad and that was a good thing because they are very impressive in person.   And one girl caught my attention for her good looks and vivacious personality…Colts Cheerleader Lindsey.

So, let us welcome our next 2012 P-R-O Convention All Star…Lindsey.

Last year, I noticed that some Colts Cheerleaders were wearing some very heavy metal…AFC Championship Rings.  Unfortunately, I noticed this while I was home in Los Angeles, post processing my images.  I vowed to not make that mistake again and I would make it a priority to get an up close look at the coveted rings.

This year, there were two girls who were on the squad when the Colts last won the AFC title after the 2009 season…Breanna and Natalie.  They were kind enough to let me snap a few photos of the girls with their bling.

So, we honor Breanna and Natalie for being a part of that special Championship season.

Those aren't some dainty pinky rings...those are some in your face Championship rings! Bam!

If I had one of those rings, I'd be looking at it all the time too!

When I first received notification that I would be attending the P-R-O Convention, I started doing my research and scanned the listing of squads that would be in attendance.  One of the new squads was the Oklahoma City Thunder Girls and I was excited to see who they would bring to P-R-O.  There are many NFL squads, but only a few NBA teams in attendance, so I was looking forward to photographing them.  And I was not disappointed as there were several girls that stood out for their beauty and tremendous dance ability.

In this edition, we feature one Oklahoma City Thunder Girl…Jessica, whose beauty and talent was readily evident.

Want to be a part of the hottest dance team in professional soccer?  The Anaheim Bolts Dance Team is looking for a few good women.

Anaheim Bolts Dance Team Auditions Are Here!

• Sunday, August 19, 2012

• Registration begins at 9:00am…Auditions will begin promptly at 9:30am

• California Goal – 7680 Talbert, Suite H, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

• Must be at least 18 years of age by August 19, 2012.
• Team members must have flexible schedule for weekly rehearsals, games, and appearances starting immediately.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• 2-piece attire (crop top & briefs) and flesh colored hosiery are mandatory.
• Jazz, dance shoes or athletic shoes are also mandatory.
• You should wear performance make-up and your hair down.

• Identification
• Walk-Up Applicants: $25 Registration Fee (cash only)
• Suggestions: Water, snacks, extra nylons, warm-up/sweat suit, make-up, hair spray, mirror, towel

• Dancers will learn a stylized jazz combination and perform in small groups in front of a panel of judges. There will be 2 cuts made before reaching our group of finalists. Approximately 20-30 finalists will be selected based on their dance ability, showmanship, physical fitness, and crowd appeal. Finalists will participate in a group interview and be required to perform an individual solo (6 counts of 8) showcasing their dance ability and personality.

Arizona has a great squad this year.  I should know, I covered their auditions this year.   In this edition, I would like to introduce you to Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader Chelsey.  She’s an amazing dancer, a pleasure to photograph and a really nice person. So for these reasons, Chelsey is a 2012 P-R-O Convention All Star.

More amazing cheerleaders from the 2012 P-R-O Convention to feature, so stay tuned!

Now I have found a girl that embodies what you would imagine a true Minnesota Viking Cheerleader would be if the Vikings were really Norse.  Tall.  Blonde.  Blue eyes.  And absolutely gorgeous.  I first spotted Blair in the lobby posing for a photograph with fellow MVC swimsuit cover girl Samantha in front of The Line Up’s table.  And you can say I was impressed.  I can see why they selected Blair as one of the two cover girls.  She’s very photogenic.  So when there was a lull in the proceedings, I nabbed Blair and asked her to pose for a few photographs.

So without further ado, here’s Vikings Cheerleader Blair…a 2012 P-R-O Convention All Star.

I guess you can say I like the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders.  They’re special and if you are in Minnesota, you ought to catch a game!

I like the Seattle Sea Gals.  They’re sexy and really nice.  And they brought their new uniforms to P-R-O.   So for me, it was all good.

This year, the Seattle Sea Gals brought six girls to P-R-O…all the way from the Pacific Northwest. If my memory serves correct, they were the squad that came the longest to Atlanta and for that reason they are 2012 P-R-O Convention All Stars.

Sea Gal Kelly

Sea Gal Amber

Sea Gal Courtney

Sea Gal Shelly

Sea Gal Tamaria

Way to represent the West Coast!

Our next 2012 P-R-O Convention All Star is a 10 year veteran of the Washington Redskins.  Now considering that most professional cheerleaders last for only a handful of years, Jamilla’s 10 years shaking the pom poms is quite an accomplishment.  Additionally, she’s in her 8th year as a Captain.   For her dedication to dance and years of service, Jamilla is a 2012 P-R-O Convention All Star.