Ericka of the Brooklynnettes teaching an audition routine
By Earl Hodges
NoLa.com
Victoria Pellerin
For as long as Victoria Pellerin can recall, she has dreamed of being a Honeybee for the New Orleans Hornets. “The Honeybees have always been a role model for me,” said Pellerin, 20, of Montz. “I would see them at the dance school I attended, and I was always in awe of them. I remember telling people when I was very young that one day I, too, wanted to be a Honeybee for the Hornets.”Pellerin’s dream became a reality this year when she, along with two other women from the River Parishes, were chosen to perform with this year’s 23-member Honeybees team. MaQue Hollins of LaPlace and Tramera Lee of Boutte are two-year members.
The Honeybees perform choreographed dance routines to music at all of the Hornets home games. They also serve as ambassadors for the Hornets, as well as for the city of New Orleans, and they make several appearances each year at promotional and charity events.
Pellerin is a graduate of Destrehan High School, where she was a member of the Desty Darlings, the school dance team, for four years. Pellerin is a junior at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she is majoring in nursing.
Lee, 21, is a junior at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, where she is majoring in business and marketing. Lee is a graduate of Hanhnville High School. She was also a member of the Hi Steppers, the school dance team, for four years.
Tramera Lee
Hollins, 20, is majoring in public health at Xavier University in New Orleans, where she is a junior. Hollins graduated from St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace, and she was a member of the cheerleading squad.
Hollins and Lee learned the ropes last year.
“I’m more excited about being a Honeybee this year than I was last year,” Hollins said. “I want to see how much I can improve.”
Being a member of the Honeybees, Hollins said, gives her an opportunity to combine her love for dancing with being an ambassador for the city.
“When I dance, it’s a way to express my feelings and emotions. Dancing helps calm me down.”
Lee said, “As a Honeybee, you have an opportunity to not only be an ambassador for your city, but you can also be a role mod
MaQue Hollins
el for young girls. Young girls look up to the Honeybees, and we can have a positive influence on their lives.”
Lee agreed with Hollins that dancing is a way to express her feelings.
“Dancing allows me to express myself and come out of my comfort zone,” Lee said. “And dancing with the Honeybees at Hornets games is different from dancing in the studio. It broadens your horizons.”
Pellerin calls dancing a “form of therapy. No matter what kind of day you’ve had, you can put your emotions into your dancing and this helps relieve all of your stress.”
Pellerin says being a Honeybee is an “amazing experience.” “It’s wonderful to be part of such a professional organization. The Hornets are one big family.”
Orlando Magic Dancers Krystle, Laine & Shalize take you back to the 70’s during a pre-season game!
A member of the ROAR of Jacksonville
When: Saturday, October 27th, 2012 1-4pm
Where:Sports City in Harrisburg, PA.
Who: Must be 18 years of age and out of high school
Select dancers will be invited to a final audition on Sunday, October 28th from 1-3pm.
Cost per audition is $30 in advance or $35 at the door (cash only).
The Heat Dancers are going to be the talk of the PASL. The Heat Dancers are a Team with Attitude and Professionalism. We are looking for dancers with smiling faces, sophistication, an up-beat outlook and a caring community vision. So bring you’re A-Game and get ready to be a part of the HOTTEST and most electrifying dance team in the PASL.
Be on time and be ready to audition for The PASL’s Premier Dance Team.
Pre-register at to the Harrisburg Heats Team Website at HarrisburgHeat.com.
The Philadelphia Soul are looking for the ideal candidate to lead their dance team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be involved with the team from the ground floor and help mold the dance team into one of the best in the country, as well as helping them become ambassadors for the organization in the community through personal and charitable appearances.
MINIMUM POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Works directly with Philadelphia Soul Director of Operations to:
• Schedule and coordinate annual dance team auditions and workshops; choreograph the dance routine which candidates perform during the audition process; manages final selection process.
• Choreograph all routines performed at home games throughout the football season as well as special events; teaches routines to the dance team to ensure all team members are prepared to meet performance expectations.
• Manages rehearsals; ensures all team members are adequately prepared to perform as outlined in dancer’s contract.
• Design photo shoots and print items process.
• Directs dancers at all home games, rehearsals and special events and responsible for keeping track of attendance at each.
• Establish all sponsor-able items for Dancers i.e. stylists, gym memberships, skin care, teeth whitening, tanning, etc.
• Responsible for all dancer paperwork – new hire, payroll, etc.
• Working with Soul front offices for dance team promotional appearances on a regular basis; communicates team appearance dates, times, etc. to all team members.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Skill in the creation and execution of dance routines for public performances.
• Advanced knowledge of dance fundamentals, movements and style.
• Minimum five years training in various dance styles to include jazz, modern, ballet and hip-hop etc.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years teaching dance including at least one year teaching adults.
• Candidate must be: Professional, creative, reliable, energetic, fun, disciplined and have the ability to lead.
• Candidate must possess high moral standards and hold dance team members to that same standard.
• Candidate must have schedule/time flexibility to fit in practice times, game times and special event performances.
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with a professional Dance team (NBA, NFL, AFL, etc.)
• College degree
• A drive to be the best!
Please submit your resume, along with video of your choreography, to Human Resources by email at skalman@philadelphiasoul.com. All resumes and video must be submitted by 12:00pm on Thursday, October 25th.
From 2009 – Christie Kirk, former captain of the Knicks City Dancers, and Director of the NY Titans Sirens Dance Team
From 2008 – Tonya of the San Diego Charger Girls
The Sparks dance team has been named the Dance Team of the Year, it has been announced by the Arena Football League (AFL).
The Power’s dance team is led by Director Jennelle Johnson, who has been the squad’s Coach for the past two years. Johnson has more than 20 years of professional dance experience, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and a number of popular recording artists (Brian McKnight and Ludacris). In addition to coaching the Sparks, Johnson currently serves as head coach to the Duquesne University dance team. “I am beyond excited and honored that the AFL has recognized just how talented the Sparks dancers are!” Johnson said. “The girls have worked very hard and truly are a beautiful, talented, and driven group of young women. I am looking forward to coaching the Sparks in 2013 to defend their title as the #1 Dance Team in the AFL!”
Power General Manager, Michael Gorham, echoed Johnson’s remarks. “We are extremely proud of The Sparks and Jennelle for being crowned the AFL’s Best Dance Team. It is refreshing to see this great group of girls being recognized for all of the hard work and dedication they have put into our organization.”
Good friend of the Blog, Brandy Kirschner retired from the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders after representing her squad at the Pro Bowl in February. But she’s still going strong as the Coach of the Georgia Teach Dance Team. She produced, shot and edited the latest of the Gangnam; this one featuring mascot Buzz, the dance team, the cheerleaders and others from the Tech community.
