Washington Redskins Cheerleader Dawn is featured in the new Greater Washington DC’s Perfect Wedding Guide Magazine. You can see her photos on pages 17, 20 & 22. Check it out here.

[Dawn at Redskins.com]

Are you a current, former or prospective professional dancer or cheerleader? Does your team need fresh choreography? Would you like to meet others in the industry or hear about audition opportunities?

Then get ready for the Miami Pro Dance Workshop in Miami, FL on Sunday, February 27, 2011!

AGENDA
** Learn choreography from elite alumni and directors
** Representing the NFL, NBA, AFL, MLS, and MLB
** Get tips from the pros on fitness, nutrition, makeup, attire and more
** Network with other performers from the east coast (and beyond!)
** Receive giveaways from sponsors including attire and cosmetics

COSTS
** Morning (9:00am-12:00pm): $45 Register Now!
** Afternoon (1:00pm-4:00pm): $45 Register Now!
** Full day (9:00am-4:00pm): $79 Register Now!
** Directors: Bring 2 or more squad members and receive complimentary admission.
** Refund Policy: 75% of registration fees may be refunded through February 24.

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. 

**Aubrey Aquino, NBA Dancer – Sacramento, NFL Cheerleader-Oakland and Arizona, TVReporter and Host-Miami

** Trisia Brown, NFL Cheerleader – Miami, NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader, NFL & Pro Bowl Choreographer, Dance Studio Owner-FL

**Elizabeth “Eli” Ferrades, NBA Dancer-Miami

**Tiffany Jackson, NBA Dancer-Miami

PRESENTERS
Featuring experts in the area of fitness, hair, makeup, and interview skills.

**Kimi Keppard – expert in hair and makeup
**FitSource Trainers will lead a body rocking bootcamp
**Florida Panthers Ice Dancers Director (NHL) can’t wait to tell you what will surely catch a Director’s eye at auditions.

http://miamiprodance.eventbrite.com/

OPEN AUDITION CALL – Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Be a part of the “Glamour of the North” in 2011!

***AUDITION REQUIREMENTS***

– Must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. by June 2011

– If selected, must reside or be willing to commute to the Minneapolis metro area for rehearsals, appearances, games, etc.

– Must be able to attend ALL rehearsals, games and other related activities (Practices are on Tues., Thurs. & Sun. evenings)

– Must be able to show proof of health insurance, a recent physical, age verification and a diploma, as needed

– Provide a completed and signed application and release/waiver

– Must be a full-time college student, career woman or mother/homemaker

– If selected to the team, a one year contract and commitment are required

– $25 Application Fee made payable to the Minnesota Vikings is due at Open Auditions

[Complete Audition Information]

A few photos from back during the NFL season. Reader Mikes sends us some shots of the Eagles Cheerleaders at a couple of away game parties.

Eagles Cheerleader Workshops and Auditions are next month!

[/caption][Eagles Cheerleaders Prep Classes: March 1st & 15th]

[Eagles Cheerleaders Open Call Auditions: March 26th]

Members of the Grizzlies Dance Team and Grizz Girls gathered for a special performance at FedExForum on February 13th.

Congrats to the first squad of the 2011 NFL season!

See the whole squad here.

By Susan Langenhennig
The Times-Picayune

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has found a fun new way to torture the media: make them stand outside in the 24-degree weather for 45 minutes to get credentials. About 9 a.m. this morning, the corner of Columbus Avenue and 63th Street was a sea of fashion journalists shivering in skinny jeans and fierce shoes.

Former New Orleans Hornets cheerleader Lynna Vo backstage at Fashion Week Thursday in New York: 'I didn't think I was going to be doing anything but observing today, but they were like, "Go ahead, we believe in you."'

It was an inauspicious start to my Fashion Week, but things quickly turned up when I met Lynna Vo of Marrero backstage doing a model’s makeup before the BCBG show.

Vo entered a nationwide contest for aspiring makeup artists, held last fall by Maybelline The prize: a chance to join the makeup team at New York Fashion Week. Out of thousands of submissions, Vo’s video entry was picked.

And though she has no professional training, the bubbly 23-year-old was thrown head-first into the backstage fray.

“I didn’t think I was going to be doing anything but observing today, but they were like, ‘Go ahead, we believe in you.’” said Vo, a student at the University of New Orleans. “It’s been an absolutely amazing.”

A former Hornets cheerleader, Vo’s not entirely new to showtime cosmetics. She fine tuned her makeup skills by helping her fellow Honeybees get ready for performances. She also has a YouTube channel, where she posts how-to makeup tutorials.

Working elbow-to-elbow with Maybelline global makeup artist Charlotte Willer, Vo got to see the whole backstage beauty assembly line at work, brushes flying, dryers buzzing, photographers swarming.

The look for the BCBG show was a soft, natural face, with brown and gold-flecked eyeshadow and no mascara. As Vo put the finishing touches on her model, Willer cast a critical eye over the work, and then gave Vo the nod.

The Boston Cannons of the Major League Lacrosse are pleased to announce Auditions for the 2011 Dance Team.

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time: Registration begins promptly at 1:15pm
Audition starts at 1:45pm

Location: The Dancing School
276 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(Parking is on both sides of studio)

Audition Process:
The audition process consists of technique drills (turns, high kicks, jumps) and a short jazz & hip hop combination. After learning all elements, candidates will perform both drills and the combination in pairs for a panel of judges. In addition, there will be a brief interview with each candidate during their final audition performance with the judges. Tumbling is optional.

Candidates must bring the following items to auditions:
– $20 registration fee
– 5’ X 7’ photo (will not be returned)
– Complete registration form and waiver (will have day of the audition)
– Dance/performance resume (include business experience and education)
– Wear form fitting cropped/half top, fitted shorts/dance briefs, and comfortable dance/athletic shoes (tights optional). Hair should be down and hair and make-up should be performance ready.

Audition Requirements:
Potential candidates must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years old at the time of audition (there is no maximum age). They should possess dance/cheer experience as the routines will consist of turns, kicks, jumps, etc to highlight dance technique and training. The Boston Cannons are looking for a dynamic group of dancers, able to provide an exciting, high-energy combination of entertainment and crowd encouraging routines. Candidates will be judged on their technique, showmanship, enthusiasm, dedication, personal appearance and fitness.

About Us:
The Boston Cannons Dance Team is a professional, volunteer dance team that performs at all Boston Cannons home games and any additional league games hosted in Boston including the 2011 MLL All Star game.

The Boston Cannons Dance Team practices once a week for two hours (Tuesdays) during the season (March – August) location TBD in Boston. The Boston Cannons Dance Team not only performs on the field at each game but also participates in on-field promotions and other game day fan activities. In addition, members of the dance team participate in various community service events throughout the season.

For More Information or Questions:
Contact Dance Team Director/Choreographer, Ashley Wagner at danceteam@bostoncannons.com
Facebook Page: “Boston Cannons Dance Team”

The Philadelphia Soul will have an open tryout for the 2011 Soul Squad to be held on Sunday, March 6 at the Montgomery County Sports Performance Center, located at 110 Christopher Lane, Harleysville, PA 19438, starting at 1 p.m. Pre-registration can be done by going to http://www.philadelphiasoul.com/home.cfm’go=team&show=soulsquad. The fee will be $10 if done in advance and $20 for registration on the day of the event.

The open tryout registration will take place between 1-1:30 p.m. with the audition beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. Participants must be a high school graduate, at least 18 years of age by March 6, 2011 with a valid photo ID. Girls should wear a form-fitting midriff top, lycra shorts and appropriate footwear. Men should wear a tight fitting t-shirt and appropriate footwear. Tryouts will be judged on stunting and tumbling ability, personality, and appearance.

The Soul Squad is a unique and exciting co-ed stunt/promotions team that executes all on-field promotions. The Squad performs college cheerleading style stunts designed to fire up the best fans for the most exciting team in the Arena Football League. A cheerleading or gymnastic background is preferred but is not required.

The Soul Squad has practice one day a week and performs at every home game.

Those seeking additional information about the auditions or pre-registration should visit the official team website at www.philadelphiasoul.com.

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