David Tyau, National Correspondent – Page 76

There’s a certain buzz about our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star and that’s no coincidence since she is a member of the Charlotte Honey Bees, one of the most amazing dance teams in professional sports. A former Charlotte CheckMate and a first year Charlotte Honey Bee, introducing Cassie…our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star.

Our parade of All Stars continues. Check back soon to see who is our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star.

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Warriors are expanding the Warriors Dance Team to include male dancers during select performances of the 2019-20 season. The team will continue to be headlined by the all-female “Gold Squad” which will perform at every Warriors home game, while the all-male “Blue Crew” will perform alongside the female dancers at 15 select home games. In addition, in-game entertainment will include crossover performances featuring all teams in the dance program, including the Warriors Dance Team, Golden State Breakers, Hardwood Classics and Jr. Jam Squad.

Audition information is listed below:

Warriors Dance Team Gold Squad (Women ages 18 and up)

Preparatory Class – Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. at the Bay Club in Walnut Creek (2805 Jones Road)
Preliminary Auditions – Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. at the Rakuten Performance Center in Oakland (1011 Broadway)
Final Auditions – Thursday, July 18

Warriors Dance Team Blue Crew (Men ages 18 and up)

Preparatory Classes – Wednesday, July 10 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, July 23 at 9 p.m. at the Bay Club in Walnut Creek
Auditions – Saturday, August 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek (2675 Mitchell Drive)

Hardwood Classics (Ages 55 and up)

Preparatory Class – Wednesday, July 31 at 8 p.m. at the Bay Club in Walnut Creek
Auditions – Sunday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. at The Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek

Jr. Jam Squad (Ages 6-14)

Preliminary Auditions – Saturday, August 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Ultimate Fieldhouse
Final Auditions – Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ultimate Fieldhouse

GS Breakers (Ages 18 and up)

Auditions – Sunday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek

For additional information or to pre-register for preparatory classes and auditions, visit Warriors.com/danceteam.

For more information on the Golden State Warriors 2019-20 season presented by Kaiser Permanente, please visit warriors.com.

2019-20 Auditions –Preliminary Rounds

Sunday, July 28
PCC Sylvania Campus – Health Technology Building
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Auditions to immediately follow registration.

What To Wear

Please wear two-piece athletic wear. Tights are permitted. You may wear any kind of dance shoe, sneakers or perform barefoot. Please make sure shoes have non-marking soles. Game Day look expected.

What To Bring

In the interest of time, we encourage participants to bring their completed and signed Application and waiver forms.

Applicants under the age of 18 at the time of Auditions must have a parent or guardian sign the forms.
A current head shot as well as full body photo of yourself (at least 4×6; does not need to be professional but must be clear and contain only the audition participant). Photos are used for identification purposes and will not be returned.
Snacks, water, make-up or hair products for touch ups. Please note that there is no extended lunch break. There will be breaks but not long enough to leave the site for food.

What To Expect

Preliminary rounds of auditions are closed and spectators will not be allowed in the gymnasium. Score sheets and judges’ comments will not be made available. The Final Round is open to spectators and Finalists will receive a limited number of tickets for friends and family. Portions of Auditions are expected to be filmed for www.trailblazers.com and social media.

During the preliminary rounds, dancers will learn several routines and perform them in small groups in front of a panel of judges. The judges will make cuts after each routine. Approximately 30-40 Finalists will be selected at the end of the Preliminary Rounds to continue to the Finals. Dancers who make it to the Final Round will learn at least two routines to perform and will be required to perform a 1-minute solo routine showcasing their dance ability and personality. Finalists will also be required to come in for interviews July 31 or August 1.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age by October 1, 2019
BlazerDancers must attend all practices, games, training camps and mandatory Portland Trail Blazers events. BlazerDancer duties include community service events, appearances and photo shoots.
Must be able to attend practices every Thursday and Sunday evening (beginning mid-August, dates & times TBD). Additional practices may be added throughout the season.
Must have reliable transportation to practices, games, appearances, etc. Must meet and maintain dancing skill requirements, personal appearance and fitness level throughout the season.

Click here for more information.

One of the squads I enjoy photographing over the years is the Cincinnati Ben-Gals. They usually send a few girls and their colorful orange uniforms provide a nice contrast to the squad colors (the blues, reds, and purples) that I normally see year in and year out. So, it is special when I get a chance to photograph them up close and personal and this year, I was able to shoot all three of them for this feature.

So without further ado, introducing our first of three Ben-Gals and our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star…Cincinnati Ben-Gals Cheerleader Kelly.

We have another special one in Kelly, but there were many special cheerleaders and dancers in Atlanta. Check back tomorrow to see who is our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star…rumor has it that there is a buzz about her!

2019/20
TORONTO RAPTORS
NORTH SIDE CREW AUDITIONS

The Toronto Raptors are looking for captivating performers to rep our Crew!

DATE: Saturday, July 20th, 2019
TEAM MANAGER: Amberley Waddell
CHOREOGRAPHER: Shavar Blackwood
LOCATION: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St, Toronto, ON. Enter through Gate 1.
REGISTRATION: 11:00am – Women | 2:30pm – Men | 5:00pm – Final Callbacks

**Choreography will begin promptly.**
BE PREPARED TO STAY AS LONG AS NECESSARY.

What We’re Looking For

Female and Male Dancers – 18 and older
Skilled dancers with dynamic personalities and strong individual styles.
Dancers of all training backgrounds who are versatile and able to learn choreography.
There is no minimum or maximum height requirement.
You must also provide a resume and current non-returnable 5×7 or 8×10 headshot.

What To Expect

Dancers will be taught a basic Hip Hop/Jazz Funk routine. All participants will be asked to perform the routine in small groups. Dancers who advance will be asked to perform 4-6 eight counts of freestyle choreography highlighting strengths and specialties. Music will be provided. The audition is closed, spectators will not be permitted.

What To Wear

Arrive camera ready! Dance Attire that shows off your personal style
Participants may wear any kind of sneaker/dance shoe with non-marking soles

Judging

Judges will focus on dance ability, enthusiasm, energy, personality and showmanship.

Commitment Information

Mandatory team rehearsals – Mondays and Wednesdays 7:30-10:00pm
August through April (or until end of playoffs)
Mandatory team meeting
Pre-Season games – October
41+ Regular Season Home Games – October to April. Schedule is available in August
Public appearances and events

Pre-register by emailing your headshot and resume to amberley.waddell@mlse.com

It’s officially audition season and for those prospective NBA dancers, it is time to start preparing and organizing for the upcoming auditions. Check back here or click on the auditions link at the top of the page for an updated listing of NBA auditions.

UPDATE: Golden State Warriors, Portland Trailblazers, Toronto Raptors.

NBA Dance Teams (2019)

Atlanta Hawks Dancers: June 2. [Details]
Boston Celtics Dancers: July 12. [Details]
Brooklynettes: July 13. [Details]
Charlotte Hornets Honey Bees: June 1. [Details]
Chicago Bulls Luvabulls: July 13. [Details]
Cleveland Cavaliers PowerHouse: July 20. [Details]
Dallas Mavericks Dancers:    [Details]
Denver Nuggets Dancers: July 12. [Details]
Detroit Pistons Dancers:   July 27. [Details]
Golden State Warrior Girls: July 13. [Details]
Houston Rockets Power Dancers: June 29. [Details]
Indiana Pacers Pacemates: July 8. [Details]
Los Angeles Clippers Spirit: June 30. [Details]
Los Angeles Lakers Laker Girls: July 14. [Details]
Memphis Grizzlies Grizz Girls: June 23. [Details]
Miami Heat Dancers: July 13. [Details]
Milwaukee Bucks Dancers:   [Details]
Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers: July 13. [Details]
New Orleans Pelicans Dance Team: June 14. [Details]
New York Knicks City Dancers: June 11. [Details]
Oklahoma City Thunder Girls: July 20. [Details]
Orlando Magic 407 Hip Hop Dance Team: August 10. [Details]
Philadelphia 76ers Dancers: June 29. [Details]
Phoenix Suns Dancers: July 20. [Details]
Portland Trailblazers BlazerDancers: July 28. [Details]
Sacramento Kings 916 Crew: June 28. [Details]
Sacramento Kings 916 Crew: June 28. [Details]
Utah Jazz Dancers: July 6. [Details]
Washington Wizards Dancers: July 27. [Details]

One of the new teams that we are featuring are the Hunnies Cheerleaders, who have been attending the P-R-O Convention the past few years. They are the official professional squad for the NC Triangle Area and currently cheer for the Fayetteville Marksmen Hockey Team.

Our next 2019 P-R-O Convention All Star is a rookie member of the Hunnies Cheerleaders, introducing Sierra.