During the down time at the MDC Orlando auditions I enjoyed a nice chat with cheerleader Tamara who along with Etta and Jess were teaching the choreography to the prospective candidates.
Tamara was in the rookie “international” class last season for the Dolphins. Tamara, along with teammates Augustina and Romina, made the impressive tryout trek from Argentina to be a NFL Cheerleader in futebol americano. A peek at Tamara’s profile on Dolphins.com highlights her love of family (including dog Osito). Her dream job is to become a Hollywood actress.
UC: Welcome to Ultimate Cheerleaders, please introduce yourself to our readers: who is Tamara?
“Who is Tamara?” Every time that someone asks me this question makes me think a lot about my life. I’m a dreamer, an artist, a dancer. I love my family and friends, the love and support that they give me, even from thousands of kilometers, it is the engine that keeps me going forward every day. I’m a lucky and blessed person, I couldn’t be more thankful.
UC: Being selected for the first “International Class” of the NFL Dolphins Cheerleaders was quite a honor. Tell our readers the highlights of your last year.
Last year my life changed completely. The Miami Dolphins changed my life. I’ve never imagined that this could be possible. I always say that I only use to see the cheerleaders on the American movies, so now I really feel that I’m a part of a movie! Actually, I like to think about my life as a movie, with different experiences and stories. 2016 was the best year of my life! I learned a lot: a new country, a new culture, a new dance style, a new language! I definitely feel like a stronger and more prepared woman now.
My favorite moment of the season was the first national anthem at Hard Rock Stadium, because after all the hard work I could realize that I was finally there. I had goosebumps and tears on my face! I was so happy!
What I like the most of being a cheerleader is the possibility of being close to the people, to help and to share experiences. We work in the community, with children, military and so much more. This is something unique and very special to me. I have some stories to tell about it; my favorite was last year in Port St. Lucie. It was an event and we were talking to Dolphins fans and giving some gifts. Someone from our staff gave me the last two tickets to give and I remembered two ladies that were so happy to be there with us and they told me about their families stories and how much the Dolphins mean to them, so I started to walk everywhere looking for them. I can’t even explain their happiness when I found them and I told them about the tickets for the last home game of the season. That made me feel so wonderfully happy.
UC: I’m guessing you are a soccer fan, what do thing about Dolphins owner Mr. Ross bringing the rivals FC Barcelona versus Real Madrid CF match to Hard Rock Stadium this summer?
Soccer is very popular in Argentina, and I think that we have amazing players. Of course I’m always supporting our national selection. I think that’s great that Mr. Ross is bringing this game to Hard Rock Stadium! I admire and respect them so much, so I couldn’t be happier! Argentina is my home, and now I feel Hard Rock Stadium as my home too, it would be great to me having a piece of home in my new home. I’m so excited!
Thank you Tamara, the fans love to meet the sweet person behind the cheers and dance. You do the Miami Dolphins proud.
Tamara (photo courtesy of Dolphins.com)
Tamara at Orlando auditions
Tamara (photo courtesy of Dolphins.com)
Tamara at Orlando auditions
Tamara Tamara
Jess, Etta and Tamara
Tamara at her audition in 2016 (photo courtesy of Dolphins.com)
Romina, Augustina and Tamara, all from Argentina (photo courtesy of Dolphins.com)
Tamara profile on the MDC website is HERE
Kelsey and Taelor are coming off a Lightning Girl season
Tamara, Jess and Etta, choreographers of the day
Our Flickr album is HERE
The MDC management team is on the road again as they held auditions in the city of Orlando this past Saturday. After an all day process eleven candidates were chosen to advance to the June 11 finals in Miami. Enjoy some photos from Saturday and check back with us tomorrow when we will publish our entire album from Orlando.
MDC Orlando Auditions
Here’s some excepts from the Dolphins official press release:
Orlando – Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders today hosted preliminary and semi-final auditions at Hardrive Productions. This is the first time the cheerleaders held auditions in Orlando, searching for confident, stylish, diverse and talented women to represent one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL.
“We’re extremely excited to tap into the tremendous depth of talent in this area,” said Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Brand Impact and Entertainment Dorie Grogan. “We hope that among today’s finalists we will add women to this year’s squad who continue to embody the diverse look and feel of the Dolphins Cheerleaders.”
On hand to judge the competition was world-renowned dancer David Scott, former Miami Dolphins Cheerleader & Orlando Magic Dancer Tiffany Pearl and University of North Texas Dancers Head Coach Brittani Richards. Eleven ladies were selected to move on to the final audition phase to be held in Miami on June 11th.
This audition is one of two preliminary and semi-final auditions the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will hold for the 2017 season. A preliminary and semi-final audition will be held in Miami on June 3rd. For further information or to register for the Miami audition, please visit www.DolphinsCheerleaders.com.
The Miami Dolphins will start off the 2017 cheerleader auditions this Saturday, May 6th in Orlando. See details HERE.
Click to enlarge photos.
Rebecca and Flipper
Alexandria
Terra
The 2017 TBBC performed at the Tampa Bay Draft Party held at Raymond James Stadium.
Enjoy some photos from a fun filled night:
Congrats out to Julia will be a Line Captain this season
Elizabeth returns for her second year
Michelle
Gabryele upfront
Michaela and LindseyW., returning veterans
Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders–2017 season
LindseyB. and Brooke
Returning Line Captains–Kymberli and Ali
Our Flickr album is HERE.
After a dueling, grueling, fun filled multi weeks process, Buccaneer Cheer Manager/Choreographer Tara Battiato has announced her new squad for the 2017 NFL year. Congrats out to the returning veterans and rookies (I count 14 rooks).
Check out the photo profiles of the 35 ladies on Buccaneer.com (link is HERE).
The squad includes three Line Captains from last year, Ali, Kymberli and Tessa.
One of my favorite Lightning Girl, red headed (at least for now, hehe) Anna, made the squad. Hooray.
Tessa
Ali
Kymberli
Anna was a Storm Cheerleader before joining the Lightning Girls.
Here’s our coverage of the first home game this season of the Tampa Bay Storm:
Allison, Line Captain
Cristina
Lexxie, Line Captain
Stephanie
Kayla
Amber D.
On the Plaza greeting fans.
Kayla and Britny
Squad with Manager/Choreographer Kindra
See game album HERE.
Website of Storm Cheerleaders is HERE.
The Storm opened their home schedule last Saturday night, check back with us in a day or two for our detailed coverage. (click to enlarge)
Dominique, Allison(captain), Kelsey, Kerry, Cristina, AmberD
Keeyawna, AmberA, Storm Dawg, Kayla, Lexxie(captain), Britny, Stephanie
Ultimate Cheerleaders covered the audition finals of the ROAR this past week at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. Fifty-five candidates participated after advancing from the prior week semi-finals.
The morning session included technical dance skills and moves. The afternoon session was a fun filled costume talent show with a variety of performance skits.
Congratulations out to the 34 ladies selected for the 2017 squad. More details will follow on the Jags homepage.
Jada
Emily
Lauren (click to enlarge)
Alison
Ayako
Rachel
Taylor
Our Flickr ROAR album is HERE
Votes from the DolFans have been tallied and Monica wins the annual Dolphins Cheerleader showdown. MDC alum Lily is the runner-up for the second consecutive year.
Congrats out to Monica and Lily.
Hopefully Monica will return for a fifth year
Monica
Monica
Monica
Lily
Lily
Monica’s profile on Dolphins.com.
