Are you a current, former or prospective professional dancer? Does your team need hot choreography? Would you like to meet others in the industry or hear about audition opportunities?
Then get ready for the GPE’s Pro Dance Convention this month
PRO DANCE AGENDA
** Learn choreography from elite alumni and directors
** Representing the NFL, NBA, AFL, NHL
** Get tips from the pros on fitness, nutrition, makeup, attire and communication
** Network with other performers and directors
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Our choreographers are top alumni and directors of dance and cheer teams in the NFL, NBA, AFL, MLB and other sports leagues. They will teach 6 sidelines and 2 routines in length of 45-60 seconds, representing all major sports leagues.
PRESENTERS
Featuring experts in the area of fitness, hair, makeup, and interview skills.
Click the links for full details!
Our good friend Sandy Charboneau his going to be quite busy in the next couple of weeks. Her ProTour Productions has four (count’em four!) Super Bowl tours going out overseas to entertain the troops during the Super Bowl. One of the tours will be taking eight of the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders straight from Hawaii to Guam.
ProTour Productions is working with Armed Forces Entertainment to bring together 8 All-Star Cheerleaders from NFL’s Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Tamp Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, and the Cincinnati Bengals. All of them have been selected from their NFL teams to represent them in Hawaii for the All-Star Pro Bowl. They will then leave from Hawaii to go to Guam and entertain the troops for the Super Bowl. Viktor the Minnesota Vikings Mascot and Freddie from the Atlanta Falcons will be joining this Elite group of Cheerleaders overseas and look forward to meeting our men and women of the Armed Forces.
ProTour Productions is working with Armed Forces Entertainment to bring together 8 Elite Cheerleaders from NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, and the Baltimore Ravens. Miles the Denver Broncos Mascot and T-Rac from the Tennessee Titans will be joining this Elite group of Cheerleaders overseas and look forward to meeting our men and women of the Armed Forces.
ProTour Productions is working with Armed Forces Entertainment to bring together 6 NFL Cheerleaders and 2 Comedy Acts for a Variety Super Bowl Tour for Diego Garcia. Cheerleaders are from the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills. They look forward to meeting our men and women of the Armed Forces.
[ProTour Productions on Facebook]
[Redskins Cheerleaders Auditions Info]
Kings Vision was on hand for the 11-12 Ice Crew calendar photo shoot! Check out this profile featuring Ms. March, Celestine!
[Celestine at the LA Kings Website]
By Mark Kern
bobcats.com
Sometimes it only takes one person to realize the potential someone has and help them to reach it.
Lady Cat Brittany Kerr was cruising around in her car this summer with her friend and fellow Lady Cat Rhema, when the band Pussycat Dolls came on the radio. The two joined in and it didn’t take long for Rhema to realize Brittany’s talents.
“I heard Brittany belting it out and I told her, you can genuinely sing,” said Rhema. “She was all bashful saying she couldn’t sing, but I kept telling her she could genuinely sing.”
Once Rhema heard Brittany singing, she was convinced – Brittany had to try out for American Idol. Brittany tried to play it off at first, telling Rhema there was no way she was good enough to make that leap, but with some more prodding from her friend, Brittany finally decided to give it a shot.
“I have always been a huge fan of music. I think I just did a lot of singing, in my room, in my car and by myself,” she said. “I started to realize I had a chance to take my singing a step further, so I decided to go on Idol.”
Once she decided to tryout of for American Idol, it was off to Savannah, Georgia, where she made quite an impression on judge Steven Tyler. Kerr had just walked onto the stage when Tyler all of a sudden said, “I say yes!”
Even though this was a boost of confidence, Kerr still had to sing for the three judges. The song she decided to sing was “Spoiled” by Joss Stone.
Randy Jackson cast the first vote and, like Tyler, was impressed with Kerr and voted for her to move on.
The next judge, Jennifer Lopez, was not as impressed as the other judges and voted against Kerr going to Hollywood.
This left the final decision up to Tyler, and her performance did not change his opinion, as he again voted for Kerr to get her golden ticket.
This means Kerr is moving on to the Hollywood round, and she could not hide her excitement, along with the many people with her supporting her throughout her incredible journey watching at Strike City in the Epicentre on Wednesday night.
“I am super excited. As you guys just saw, I got my ticket to Hollywood,” she beamed. “I am here with all my friends and family and they are supporting me.”
As great as the accomplishment is for Brittany, it’s also another accomplishment for NBA’s Back-to-Back Most Popular Dance Team, the Lady Cats.
“This is bringing so much attention to our team and organization,” said Rhema. “Brittany was already a star, and now we get to see her on a different stage in a totally different light. We are trying to achieve so many goals and it is truly a blessing, and we could not be more proud of her.”
Now it’s off to Hollywood, where Brittany will again showcase her talent to the country. How far will she go? Make sure to check your local listings and tune to FOX to watch American Idol.
The 2012 Philadelphia Wings Angels made their home debut last Saturday night. Lots of familiar faces, and a few new ones.
Lauren
Cary
Hayley
April
The Miami Marlins is looking for the most talented male & female dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts and break dancers to become part of the Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team!
The Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team is a high-energy squad with a unique mix of gymnastics, hip-hop, acrobatics, modern jazz funk and break dancing. The Team will provide excitement and entertainment during Miami Marlins homes games and appearances throughout the community.
If you are multi-talented, have great stage presence, strong technique, innovative in your art, a unique style, a team player, open minded and a readiness to learn – The Miami Marlins is looking for you !
2012 Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Miami Dade County Auditorium
2901 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
ARE YOU READY?
Ø Perform at the New Marlins Ballpark
Ø Exposure through media, high profile events and community relations
Ø Receive Extensive Training in various styles by the best choreographers & coaches in Miami and get paid for it ! All Rehearsals, games and community appearances are paid events.
Ø Become part of one of the best and most unique entertainment teams in Miami
Open Call – Registration Times and Audition Information:
10:00-11:00 AM: Male & Female Dancers – Must have previous dance experience in jazz and hip-hop. Dancers will be taught a jazz-funk, hip-hop combination, multi talented dancers are encouraged to demonstrate any acrobatics or exceptional technique within the freestyle portion of the combination. Dancers may be taught more combinations as several cuts may be necessary.
12:00-1:00 PM: Co-Ed Cheerleaders & Gymnast – Must have advanced tumbling experience or Flying/Stunting experience. Cheerleaders & Gymnast must be willing and able to demonstrate skills on a hardwood floor. All Flyers/Stunters must have a partner at auditions to demonstrate skills. Partner does not need to audition but is preferred. Flyers/Stunters will be taught a short combination with different options to demonstrate their flying/stunting technique. Gymnast must have their own tumbling pass or demonstration prepared. Both Cheerleaders and gymnast will also be taught a short movement combination to demonstrate.
1:00-2:00 PM: B-BOYS & B-GIRLS – Must have mastered the art of breaking. Break dancers will be placed in groups and individually freestyle in a cipher. Break dancers are encouraged to demonstrate as much technique as possible, (ie. top rock, foot work, power moves, freezes). All Break dancers will also be taught a short up rock, locking combination to perform as part of their audition. Poppers, Lockers, and specialty acts are also welcomed to audition during this segment.
Requirements, Rules & Regulations:
§ Performers must provide a resume and head shot (non-returnable) during their category registration time. Headshots may be any size, does not need to be a professional shot, a current picture is perfect, for identification purposes only.
§ Must complete Registration form, liability waiver and image release at auditions.
§ Participants are encouraged to arrive ready to perform with dance/performance attire and shoes (non-marking sole).
§ Auditions will commence immediately after the registration time for each category.
§ May only audition for one category, participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate other skills during their audition.
§ No Height/Weight requirements, but a proportional slim/athletic fit is required by the team costume and apparel.
§ If selected for the team, Must have flexible schedules for appearances and games.
§ If selected for the team, Must attend All scheduled rehearsals. Rehearsals are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday Nights from 7:30-10:30 PM.
§ Must be at least 18 years of age by open auditions.
§ Must have all necessary documentation to work in this country and in this capacity.
§ If selected for the team, Must live or relocate to Miami and have reliable means of transportation.
§ Talent will be judged on performance, showmanship, energy, poise, personality, dance technique, style, personal appearance, physical fitness and professionalism.
Boot Camp / Finals Show:
The Finalists of the Open Auditions will move on to perform at the Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team Audition Finals Show. To prepare for the show, the Finalist will participate in a week of intensive dance, stunting, tumbling training and conditioning at the Finals Boot Camp. Along with the boot camp, all finalist will be required to attend an office interview. Boot Camp will be January 22-26 in the evenings at various rehearsal locations. A boot camp packet will be issued to all finalist with boot camp locations and an interview time. All selected Finalist must be available for every night of the Boot Camp from 7:00- 11:00 p.m.
The 2012 Miami Marlins Energy and Entertainment Team will be announced at the Finals Show. The Miami Marlins Energy Entertainment Team Auditions Finals show will be at The Miami Dade County Auditorium on Friday, January 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM
For more information please email jguerrero@marlins.com
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Today the San Antonio Talons professional football team announced an open call tryout for the 2012 inaugural season female dance team. The open tryouts will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 111 East Pecan Street in downtown San Antonio. The Talons’ dance team, the Sky Dancers, will be led by Director and Choreographer Jessica-Marie Sanchez, a veteran dancer and former captain of the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers, and first place nominee as the NBA’s Hottest Cheerleader.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for area dance enthusiasts,” says Sanchez. “Being a part of a professional dance team that garners a huge community following and national audience is something that most dancers never have the chance to experience, and we are excited to make that dream become a reality here in San Antonio.”
All participants must complete an application by midnight on Friday, January 27; the application is available on the San Antonio Talons website at www.sanantoniotalons.com/sky-dancers. There will be a discounted fee of $25 for participants who register and pre-pay online; participants who register and pay on the day-of auditions will be charged the full fee of $30. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Texas Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
“We are looking for young professionals who can bring excitement and energy to the franchise as the Talons become more and more engrained in the San Antonio community,” says Owner and General Manager Jason Lohe. “These women will support the team on the sidelines, but will also support and represent the Talons organization at community and game day events and appearances.”
During the tryouts, the contenders will learn and present a Jazz/Hip Hop Routine and a short sideline combo, they will also have the opportunity to dance a freestyle segment. The women will be trying out in small groups of two to three people in front of a panel of esteemed judges.
The finalists will be announced immediately following the auditions on Saturday; those select individuals will be invited to return to the finalist competition on Monday, January 30. The finalist auditions will also be held at the Crowne Plaza and will be open to family, friends and the general public. More information about the finalist competition, including surprise celebrity judges, will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are happy to host the Talons and the Sky Dancers for this tryout event,” says Crowne Plaza Hotel General Manager Scott Larsen. “A professional football team will bring new visibility to our city, encouraging an influx of fans and visitors to downtown. We look forward to the energy and excitement that the entire Talons franchise will bring to San Antonio.”
For more information about the Sky Dancers tryouts, including eligibility requirements, please visit www.sanantoniotalons.com/sky-dancers or email cheer@sanantoniotalons.com. For regular updates about the Talons, be sure to check out
Some of the Patriots Cheerleaders joined The Rhode Show to demonstrate some of their signature moves.
[New England Patriots Cheerleaders]
The Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders will show their support for our troops with three separate trips overseas.
Six Titans cheerleaders, who rehearsed final details of their MWR tour performance Wednesday night at the Nashville Athletic Club, will depart Nashville this Friday to visit troops in Kuwait for a week. The cheerleaders will be performing a one-hour show at five different military bases with a demanding schedule.
In addition, other military trips will include two Titans cheerleaders joining a group of NFL cheerleaders traveling to Diego Garcia and Singapore at the end of January for a seven-day trip. In addition, Titans Pro Bowl Cheerleader, Brooke, will be visiting troops in Guam for a week, departing from Hawaii on January 31 after the Pro Bowl.
“We are incredibly honored to be able to see tens of thousands of members of our U.S. Military stationed abroad over the next month,” said Stacie Kinder, Titans Director of Cheerleading. “These men and women are the real heroes of our country and to be able to bring them a little bit of ‘home’ when they are missing their loved ones is so meaningful for all of us. We are very familiar with Fort Campbell and have enjoyed our visits on base, so we know we have a lot of Titans fans over there that will be thrilled to see their favorite cheerleaders from various teams. Preparing for these trips has been a great deal of work, but it’s been worth every minute, knowing who we will be entertaining.”
Watch the Titans Cheerleader rehearse for their trip here.
