Most teams have pretty straight forward names: Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, Denver Nuggets Dancers, New York Islanders Ice Girls.
And there are the variations with a feminine suffix: Oakland Raiderettes, Seattle Sea Gals.
The sometimes squads try to get cute. Most of the time it works: Buffalo Jills, Philadelphia Soulmates, SF 49ers Gold Rush.
But sometimes it fails miserably: I am looking at you late-70s to mid-80s Los Angeles Rams Embraceable Ewes!
And then there is my all-time favorite name for a dance or cheer squad: The New Orleans VooDoo Dolls!
The name fits with the city, the history and their rabid fans.
Quick change artists! The VooDoo Dolls wore four different outfits this game.
The VooDoo Dolls Brain Trust: Director Jasmine Martijn, Trainer Toni B, and Jasmine’s assistant Nicole Norman
Jasmine was an original VooDoo Doll and represented her squad at Arena Bowl XXIV. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina she relocated to Atlanta and cheered for the Georgia Force for two years. Nicole cheered for the New Orleans Saintations and danced for the New Orleans Hornets Honeybees.
And both Jasmine and Nicole got engaged in the last month or so. Congratulations, Ladies!
Toni B, who helps keep the Dolls in such great shape, is a fitness competitor and also the owner of Toni’B’s Avid Center.
This was the last home game of the season. Here Jasmine, and VooDoo co-owner Mary Ann Newman honor Arena Bowl XXVI Dream Team representative Brittany.
Brittany signing the National Anthem.
Brooke
Jamie
Shelley
Bonus photo: Long time friend of UC Billie O’Hara. Billie was an Orlando Magic Dancer, the Director of Cheerleading for the UFL and she also ran the AFL Orlando Predators Prowlers. Her husband is the head coach of the VooDoo, so she comes to all the home games.
Tami Lynn’s road to ShopNBC began more than 10 years ago when she was up during the night with her first baby. She would watch ShopNBC and say, “Someday, I’m going to be that lady!” In 2011, that someday became a reality. Tami loves presenting—and shopping—for every product category.
Before hosting, Tami was a dancer and coach with the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders. She was Mrs. Minnesota America 2003 and Mrs. Minnesota International 2009. A true sports enthusiast with tremendous energy, Tami remains involved with the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, in addition to her on-air hosting and being a mother of four.
“I love that I can be someone’s shopping best friend, and I am honored to work with such amazing people—it’s truly a dream come true!”
2012 rehersal – A Gotham City Cheerleader
[Kiley at MiamiDolphinsCheerleaders.net]
Last Wednesday evening the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders unveiled their 2013-14 Swimsuit Calendar at a swanky, poolside party on the roof of The Chelsea in Atlantic City.
The entire calendar was shot along the Jersey shore, and proceeds will benefit rebuilding efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Earlier in the day the cheerleaders battled first responders on the beach, alas I was working at my day job and couldn’t make those festivities.
Jen
Marissa
Cheryl
Alicia
Watch video from the finals here.
See photos from the finals here.
Meet the new squad here.
2011 in the rain – New York Jets Flight Crew
Congratulations to the 2013-14 Red Rockers who were selected Sunday afternoon after a long weekend of auditions. Good friend of UC and Wizards Dance Team Manager, Derric Whitfield was on hand to teach the girls the choreography. (The Wizards and Caps have the same ownership and both play in the Verizon Center.)
See more photos here.
Sasha here, politely butting in with another spoiler alert! for those who watch the Cowboys Cheerleader show. I haven’t examined this photo with a magnifying glass, but I noticed there are at least three DCC finalists in this group.
Back row: Ashley, Cassie, Cheri, Jessica, Mercedes, Candace, Whitney, Jennifer, Emma, Lauren
Middle row: DeAmber, Kendall, Kieara, Rachel, Katharina, Jade, Logan, Robbyn, Erica, Taryn
Front row: Stephanie, Rachel, Chelsea, Shanelle, Melissa, Brieana, Kendall, Belinda, Tori
