By Peter Mucha
Philadelphia Inquirer
Appy, appy, joy, joy.
The eco-friendly Eagles cheerleading squad is going high-tech with a mobile app for its annual calendar.
The usual spring trek to a steamy locale for the calendar shoot got wiped by the lockout of the National Football League.
So next week, the 38-member squad will be bikini modeling at Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia on Tuesday, and at Sweetwater Farms in Glen Mills on Wednesday, according to Barbara Zaun, director of cheerleading.
Sorry, fans, the sessions are closed to the public.
Three years ago, the Eagles began combining eco-activism with the calendar, by incoporating natural and recycled materials into the swimsuits and accessories.
This year, there will be a mobile dimension, as the calendar will be available for $1.99 on an app for iPhones, iPads and Android devices.
No other NFL team has tried this yet, Zaun said.
Still pics and videos will be included when the app’s available, probably in late October or early November.
The app calendar will span January to December 2012
Registration closes at midnight on Monday, September 5.
Details here.
Reader Josh was at the Texans game back on August 20th and he took some great photos of the HTC.
[Josh’s Texans Cheerleaders Gallery]
The 2011-2012 CHL Allen Americans Ice Angels Dance Team held their auditions this past Saturday at the Allen Event Center. In the end thirteen beautiful young women were selected for the squad.
New Allen Americans Ice Angels Dance Team with their new director/choreographer Stephanie Di Biase Wheat.
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Casey
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Always trying to play catch up! Earlier this month I was at FedEx Field for the Redskins pre-season opener and the always stunning Washington Redskins Cheerleaders.
Mila
The jump split!
Tracey
Catrina
Lindsay A.
High kicks!
Ambassadors
Ashley A.
Former Redskins Cheerleader Heather
[Washington Redskins Cheerleaders]
By Suzette Rhee
FoxCharlotte.com
It’s a new and exciting season for the Carolina Panthers and its cheerleaders, the TopCats. The women come from all walks of life, there are teachers, business professionals, college students and even moms. But for the first time ever, a professional figure skaters is among its ranks.
In her game day uniform Samantha Vonsiatsky looks very much at home here on the field. “It’s a big challenge but it’s been a lot of fun and a new challenge,” says Vonsiatsky. She is one of 24 women who call themselves a TopCat.
But for the past nine years, Vonsiatsky has been traveling the world as the lead female soloist in ice shows. “I competed until I was 18 years old then I turned professional and traveled the world, I’ve loved skating since the first time I put on those rental skates at our home rink, it’s taken me to places I could not have imagined, it is absolutely my passion,” says Vonsiatsky.
She is also a figure skating coach, and teaches a wide range of students at the Pineville Ice House rink.
While most of our heads would be spinning with all this, not for Vonsiatsky. She seems to be able to transfer years of performance on ice straight to the TopCats and team choreographer Richelle Grant agrees, “she is great and a pleasure to have in the locker room she truly is and she came in here ready with that athlete mentality so it was easy for her to pick up.”
The TopCats perform 15-20 routines in a game says team manager Tina Becker. Grant likes to mix it up so the girls are always learning a new routine.
Vonsiatsky says the work of a TopCat is tough and the audience of more than 73 thousand people daunting, but this figure skater says she is up for the challenge.
We’ve been contacted by folks casting cheerleaders for a commercial to be shown in Japan. (I can’t say the name of the company, but trust me it’s big and everyone knows it.)
Here are the details:
It is a SAG commercial and the rate is SAG scale for 9+ groups ($317.40/8 hours). There is a possibility that the talent might also be chosen for a print campaign and that pays an additional $500 flat (usage and time -although it is not expected to go past the original 8 hours). The commercial will air in Japan and the SAG rate is an additional $317.40 for the usage to air the commercial. The shoot will be one day between Sept 11-13. Please note, if it falls on the 11th, a Sunday, the talent get paid double for the commercial shoot, but print remains the same)
*Auditions will be Wednesday, August 31st, probably be a park in Studio City.
* Must be legal 18 (18+ or emancipated).
* Casting Caucasians and Hispanics ages 18-25.
* The commercial will shoot in Los Angeles and all talent need to be locals.
Interested? Email me (james@procheerleaderblog.com) for contact info.
The Diamond Dolls are a group of talented dancers located in Richmond, VA, available to perform and distribute promotional materials at any event.
The Diamond Dolls are a promotional dance team consisting of former and current professional dancers and cheerleaders. They perform event appropriate dance routines and help with distribution of promotional items at request. And are also available for expos, sporting events, night clubs, charity galas, and even private parties!
The 2012 Rochester Knightingales Auditions will be held September 17th and 18th at the Radisson Riverside Hotel, located at 120 East Main St, Rochester, NY 14604.
Auditions will be held both days from 9:30am-5:30pm. Interested girls should plan on attending both days.
Requirements:
1. Must have a High School Diploma or GED
2. Must be 18 by September 30th, 2011
3. Must be able to attend all scheduled practices, games and appearances.
4. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Harro East Gym from 7:30pm-9:30pm.
5. Must have reliable transportation.
6. Must follow team rules, handbook and sign a contract.
Bring to tryouts:
1.Registration Fee:$35 Cash only
2. Non returnable photo
3. Water
4. Parking Money
5. Lunch/snack
What to wear:
1. Black sports bra or midriff top
2. Black shorts
3. Pantyhose
4. Full hair and makeup
5. No jewelry except wedding or engagement rings.
Benefits:
1. Pay for games to be discussed
2. Gym membership
3. Tanning membership
4. Lifelong friendships
5. Various other “perks” vary by season
Preparation for auditions:
1. Rochester Knightingale Workshops will be held August 23rd and 30th at Harro East Gym from 7:30-9:30pm. Cost is $10 for one session and $15 for both
If you have any further questions please contact Amy at 585-802-7088 or info_knightingales@yahoo.com
