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From KOMU.com

The new cheer and dance coach at Central Methodist University comes with most impressive credentials. And Terin Fuemmeler has the enthusiasm to match it.

Fuemmeler, who began work at CMU this past Monday, has most recently been the cheer coach for the Glasgow High School Yellowjackets. But not long ago, she was on the sidelines as a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs.

And before that, the Olathe, Kansas native was a Kansas University Crimson Girl and Spirit Squad member. She is a KU graduate.

“Cheer and dance have been my life, from high school through college and at the professional level,” Fuemmler said. “I love it. The students here will gain so many different skills they can use, no matter what they choose to do in life.”

Fuemmeler will coach and supervise both CMU’s cheerleaders and its dance team. Yet the job involves much more than choreography and technique, though those are certainly important parts of it.

She will also be expected to actively recruit new members to the two squads, and monitor the academic performance of members of both groups. Fundraising and budget management are important elements, too.

“I like the way the position is structured,” Fuemmler said. “It’s an enormous load, but I will give it everything I have in me – it’s going to be great.” Fuemmeler will also teach classes for CMU.

It’s a good thing Fuemmeler has an abundance of energy, because in addition to her new opportunity at Central Methodist, she and husband Josh have other demands for their time. Three in particular: daughter Tenley (2½) and seven-month-old twins Tyley and Trey.

The first hour will be like a standard dance class including a stretch, technique like skill progression, pirouette turns, high kicks, walks and a fun pro style dance combination. The second hour will concentrate more on the dance style and specific topic such as communication, fitness, attire, professionalism, and other aspects of auditions. All classes include the opportunity for questions and answers with the Lady Raiders director.
No dance experience is too much or too little – you have to start somewhere! Even the best dancers benefit from these classes to study the performance style of the Lady Raiders, NFL, NBA and other pro level dance and cheer teams.
Class is led by Laura Eilers, director and choreographer of the Lady Raiders Dance & Cheer Team, alumni St Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader, choreographer for University of Richmond SpinURs, the Science Cheerleaders, the Portsmouth Cavaliers ABA Dance Team, owner of Going Pro Entertainment, LLC, certified personal trainer & fitness instructor.
Attendees should be age 16 or older. Those auditioning for the Lady Raiders must be age 18 or older by August 15, 2012.
Facility is carpeted, so please wear soft sole shoes or you may dance barefoot. Dress in comfortable fitness / dance attire that allows you to move and have fun!
No food or liquids are allowed in the facility.
Attire is dance, cheer, fitness wear. Facility is carpeted, please wear soft sole dance shoes or may dance in socks or barefoot. It is recommended you practice correct audition attire and hair/makeup style during these classes.
Specific classes will focus on the following:
May 6 – Fitness and nutrition, Performance skills
May 20 – Makeup, hair, eyelash application
June 3 – Attire and communication
June 17 – Fitness and nutrition, Performance skills
July 1 – Communication, professionalism, goal setting
July 18 – Mock auditions with feedback

[Lady Raiders Auditions]

What: Current Player & Alumni Autographs; Dolphins Cheerleaders Final Auditions (open to the public at 10 am); On-Field Interactive Football Drills & Games ; Select a Seat; Analysis by The Finsiders
Dolphins Equipment Room “Garage Sale” (open to STM at noon); John Offerdahl’s GridIron Grill-OFF Tailgate Contest; Locker Room Tours
When: 1:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28
Where: Sun Life Stadium
Main Entrance: Gate G
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Cost: FREE Parking & Admission

[2011 Dolphins Cheerleaders Finals Gallery]

[2012 Dolphins Cheerleaders First  Round]

[Making The Squad – Fan Choice]

The Philadelphia Spinners played their inaugural game on Saturday, April 14th at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. The Spinners defeated the visiting BUffalo hunters 26-14, while the Spinners Dance Team, The Fly Girls entertained the fans with performances, T-shirt tosses and they even helped get the giant beach ball back into the stands.

[Fly Girls Gallery]

[Philadelphia Spinners Fly Girls]

The top scorers in each category from last night’s Eagles Cheerleaders Auditions Finals (l-r): Chelsey (beauty), Erica (dance), Ivelisse (fitness), Alicia (interview)

The new squad will be announced on PhiladelphiaEagles.com today at 11am ET.

It started with 284 hopefuls early Saturday morning at Met Life Stadium at 2012-13 NY Jets Flight Crew Auditions. After two long days of auditions, thirty-one young ladies advanced to next Sunday’s Finals. This week these candidates will have business interviews, while returning Flight Crew veterans will learn the choreography taught at Semi-Finals.

The Wings Angels closed out the regular season back on April 6th. So this may have well been the last game for Angels Captain Lauren who is hanging up her boots after 5 seasons and 50 games.

But not so fast! The Wings are in the playoffs and could potentially host up to three playoff games (depending on the outcome of their final two games), so maybe we haven’t seen the last of Lauren, Angel and the rest of the retiring Angels.

[Wings Angels Gallery]

[Final Auditions Gallery]

[New Redskins Cheerleaders Roster]