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Keri on the right
Current Adviser to York’s Northeastern High; Danced for Philadelphia Kixx
Harrisburg Stampede Dance Coordinator Keri Wright’s dancing journey started when she was just seven and has taken her on a path through gyms and studios, college dance teams and squads in the professional ranks, coaching other dancers, and now she will take the field as a professional coordinator for the Stampede.This Williamsport, Pennsylvania native and current co-advisor for Northeastern High School in York is motivated to shape the Stampede Dance Team for 2011 and take her dancing odyssey on yet another path, “I’m excited to get back into dancing. I’ve really missed it since I’ve moved here. Being on a team is really something special and I can’t wait to be a part of one again.”
After starting dancing at a young age, Keri says her passion for this fine art really kicked in just before high school. “[I’ve] been dancing since I was seven but really started getting more into it around 14; right before high school. I’ve always enjoyed dancing and once I wasn’t dancing all the time, I made myself find places to do it whether going to a class at the gym or teaching adult classes in the area.”
Although her high school, Loyalsock Township High School in Williamsport did not have a dance team Keri found Turning Pointe Dance Studio. From there she danced for four years with the Kutztown University Dance Team and then for two seasons with the Philadelphia Kixx of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL).
She also has coached at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School of Plymouth Meeting, PA for two years before moving to Harrisburg and is currently the co-adviser for the at Northeastern High School in York.Keri’s molding of the 2011 Harrisburg Stampede Dance Team starts on February 12th when she will conduct auditions. The auditions will take place from 1:00 PM through 5:00 PM at Gold’s Gym, located at 4251 Chambers Hill Road in Harrisburg. Gold’s Gym is the “Official” Health Club of the entire Stampede organization, including the players, dancers, coaches and front office staff.
There is a $40 registration fee for all Stampede Dance Team audition participants and Dance Team hopefuls must be 21 years of age and dress appropriately for a hard day of dancing and choreography.
One of Keri’s favorite quotes, from the movie Invincible displays her attitude toward life, an attitude she will surely pass on to the Stampede Dance Team, “Dreams are not lived on the sidelines.”
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox
Navy.mil
Sailors aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) gathered on the forward mess deck for a chance to meet the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders during a tour of the ship Feb. 7.
The Cheerleaders visited George Washington after Super Bowl XLV to bring some of the atmosphere of the Super Bowl to the Sailors on duty.
Kaylee, one of the Arizona Cardinal Cheerleaders, said that being able to come out to Japan and meet the Sailors aboard George Washington was a new and rewarding experience for her.
“We are here to lift the spirits of our Sailors because we appreciate everything that they do,” said Kaylee. “We are very grateful from the bottom of our hearts for what they do and we wanted to bring them a piece of home, particularly on Super Bowl day.”
The Cheerleaders visited the ship’s bridge, hangar bay, medical facility, and mess decks where they signed posters and took pictures with Sailors.
Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Jorge Beteta, assigned to USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), talks to Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders during a Super Bowl event at the Single Sailor Spectrum Lounge on board Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The Cardinals Cheerleaders visit to CFAY was part of a Morale, Welfare and Recreation event.
“In the year that I have been aboard George Washington, this visit has been one of the highlights,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Sherman King, a Sailor stationed aboard George Washington. “This was something to look forward to, especially with a lot of us stuck on the ship for duty while everyone else is out enjoying the Super Bowl.”
During the Super Bowl, Sailors aboard the ship were able to watch the game in the ship’s mess decks and wardrooms. The supply department also provided chicken wings, pizza and soda for the Sailors to enjoy during the game.
“Even though my favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys, this is still something that I can brag to my family and friends back home about,” said King. “How many people can claim that they got to interact with real NFL Cheerleaders on Super Bowl day?”
George Washington is the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, ensuring security and stability across the Western Pacific Ocean.
A pair of SF 49ers Gold Rush
On Pro Bowl Sunday the NFL threw a free tailgate party for the fans in the parking lot of Aloha Stadium. This is not to be confused with the Official Pro Bowl Tailgate Party featuring the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders (face value for those tickets were $230). The party featured NFL Cheerleaders who had come to the island to make appearances and teach cheer clinics during the week. The ladies signed autographs, sold calendars and posed for photos.
All the way from Buffalo, it's Gabrielle!
The Gold Rush arrived on Thursday and made appearances and taught Cheer clinics around Oahu.
A Raiderette shows off her squad's calendar
A member of the Gold Rush at the autograph table.
A pair of Sea Gals. It was only 10am but already quite humid in the tent.
Another member of the Gold Rush at the autograph table.
And where are the Pro Bowl Cheerleader photos you ask? I still have an awful lot to process, but I am featuring each Pro Bowl Cheerleader as a photo of the day until all 26 are shown.
By Nikki Braverman
BrowardPalmBeach.com
Sure, some of us have been hitting the gym, but unfortunately it takes more than an express session on the treadmill to terminate that spare tire.
Baseball season is imminent (Marlins spring training begins February 27 in Jupiter) and I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jen, a Marlins Mermaid. The Marlins Mermaids have an impressive list of accomplishments, including having been named one of Miami’s Top Ten sexiest jobs by the E! Channel.
Jen told me about her exercise regimen – which, as you can see from her photo, is an effective one!
Initially, I was looking forward to hearing Jen’s tips and tricks — super foods she indulges in, the newest exercise moves, secret detox tips, or dietary splurges. Well, Jen is all game and no play. She says there are no secrets to a getting a hot body other than hard work and dedication.
Check out these Q & A’s and judge for yourself!
Clean Plate Charlie: Tell us about yourself and what brought you to the Marlins Mermaids?
Jen: I am 23 years old and have been dancing practically my whole life. I am also interested in being involved in communications and promotional work. I decided to audition back in 2008 and have been a Marlins Mermaid ever since.
Clean Plate Charlie: What does it take to be a Marlins Mermaid? Are there height and weight requirements like in the modeling industry?
Jen: I would not say that height and weight is a requirement as much as attitude and energy is – being a Marlins Mermaid entails being a great dancer and bringing positive energy to the team and the community.
Clean Plate Charlie: Your dance routines quite are impressive. How often do you practice?
Jen: The Marlins Mermaids are scheduled to train three times a week for four hours. Each session is divided between learning and practicing the dance routines and then cardio and weight training. I also go to the gym on my own free time.
Clean Plate Charlie: How do you manage to juggle work, school and practice, all while staying on a healthy diet?
Jen: I typically start my day off with egg whites for breakfast and pack a healthy sandwich for lunch. This helps me feel refreshed through the day and prevents me from turning to unhealthy lunch options such as fast food. I practice and train at night.
Clean Plate Charlie: What do you generally serve yourself at home?
Jen: I enjoy eating lean protein such as white chicken or fish along with a vegetable. I also stay away from rice.
Clean Plate Charlie: Did you make any exceptions during the holidays?
Jen: I personally enjoy the way I eat, and my family served turkey and vegetables during the holidays, so cheating was not an issue.
Clean Plate Charlie: Does constantly working around concession stands interfere with your diet? Do you often indulge in any guilty pleasures such as hotdogs, popcorn, candy, beer or any other baseball game favorites?
Jen: I personally love popcorn, but at the games we are too busy working to go to the concession stands. Our locker rooms are provided with healthy snacks such as salads and sandwiches.
Clean Plate Charlie: Every year the Marlins Mermaids come out with a sexy calendar. What do you do to prep for the photo shoot?
Jen: Whenever we have a shoot, special event or fashion show, we add on 1-2 additional training sessions. So, in addition to the 3 scheduled sessions, we will also meet up on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays.
Clean Plate Charlie: In your opinion, what would you say is more beneficial to staying in shape – a healthy diet or exercise?
Jen: Everyone is different, but I feel that training hard has a more drastic affect on my body than diet does. Although, to achieve a certain standard of fitness, you have to comply with both a healthy diet and fitness regimen.
Clean Plate Charlie: How do stay motivated and committed to a healthy diet and exercise regimen, despite having such a busy lifestyle?
Jen: I don’t see eating healthy and working out as a barrier. Living a healthy lifestyle benefits me physically and mentally. I also find that being a Marlin’s Mermaid is a privilege and an opportunity, so I don’t take it for granted.
By Erik Malinowski
Wired.com
Who says NFL Cheerleaders can’t also be science geeks?
Wendy Brown, who just completed her first season as an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader, is actually wrapping up her fifth and final year at Georgia Tech, where she’s pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering. And it was her geeky, science-centric tendencies that led her to becoming a spokeswoman for NBC’s Science of NFL Football educational series.
And, as it turns out, she’s not the only Falcons cheerleaders pursuing higher education in science, as seven of her colleagues are also going through a science-heavy course load. And when she’s got some free time during class, Brown will take to her Twitter account and have a little fun at the expense of her classmates.
She’s also a research assistant at the university’s Barker Biomedical Engineering Lab as well as the coauthor of a study published in the journal Biomaterials called “Engineering fibrin matrices: the engagement of polymerization pockets through fibrin knob technology for the delivery and retention of therapeutic proteins.” And Brown also plans to pursue her PhD (even while she’s still cheerleading) and eventually become a reconstructive surgeon working with injured soldiers.
In advance of Sunday’s Super Bowl, Brown was brought on by the appropriately named ScienceCheerleader.com to introduce their Science of NFL Football segment explaining Newton’s third law of motion. And in the spirit of full disclosure, Brown does not actually appear in this video, narrated by NBC’s Lester Holt, but it’s nonetheless an informative reminder of how violent forces and momentum will play an active role Sunday, especially with defensive players like the Steelers’ James Harrison and the Packers’ Clay Matthews out to set the tone early.
The 2011 ROAR Audition Registration Information is now available! See the link below for all of the details. Don’t delay, the deadline to register is March 1st.
Click here to download the ROAR Audition Form
Preliminary Auditions
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Check-In at 9:30 a.m. (plan to spend about 3 hours)
Semifinal Auditions
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Check-In at 1:00 p.m. (Plan to spend about 3 hours)
Finalist Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Finalist Interviews
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Conducted at EverBank Field
Interviews will be scheduled on an individual basis.
Specific scheduling information will be distributed
on March 20, 2011.
Final Auditions
Sunday, March 27 , 2011
Check-In at 9:30 a.m. (Plan to spend the entire day
at the final audition)
(2011 squad will be named by Monday, March 28, 2011)
The ROAR is an integral part of the Jaguars entertainment package during all home games. Under the direction of manager Christy Stechman Zynda, these professional cheerleaders captivate Jaguars fans with their explosive, high-energy routines. When not on the playing field, members of The ROAR serve as goodwill ambassadors for the Jaguars by participating in various corporate, community and charitable events throughout Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Our leading ladies also spend time entertaining our United States troops internationally. The squad incorporates technical skill in various styles of dance, including jazz, hip-hop and lyrical.
By Felicity Caldwell
Byron News
Ipswich’s Kady Ahearn will have the best seats in the stadium when the NRL season starts in March.
The 22-year-old cheerleader has been a passionate rugby league fan since she was a young girl, with fond memories of watching footy at family barbecues.
And so it was a dream come true for the Rosewood student when she made the team for the Broncos cheerleading squad in 2007.
“The seats I get are the best seats in the house,” Miss Ahearn said.
Far from the catty antics of characters from Bring It On, Miss Ahearn said cheerleaders defied stereotypes.
“Everyone helps everyone out,” she said.
“I get to dance with and meet the most amazing girls.”
Miss Ahearn, who is studying education at the Queensland University of Technology, said most of the Broncos cheerleaders were students or held down a day job.
“It’s a hobby,” she said.
“It’s something we do on a Sunday afternoon.”
The determined young woman said it was difficult to think of a low point to cheerleading, except for maybe when it was raining on the field.
Before the Broncos Miss Ahearn began her cheerleading career for the Jets in 2005 and claimed she was a long-shot to make the team.
But after joining the Broncos squad in late 2007, Miss Ahearn said she had been “whipped into shape”.
The Broncos cheerleaders, trained by dance company Kentertainment, audition for their spot every year, and the modest Miss Ahern said she did not think she would make the squad this time around.
“I’m actually surprised I got in because there are 250 girls in the audition and there are only 20 that get in the team,” she said.
The rugby league/cheerleader tragic said she could not wait for the season to begin in March this year as the cheerleading team had been training hard since November.
“It’ll be good to get to a game,” she said.
Miss Ahearn said she would consider trying out for the Ipswich team if the Jets’ NRL bid was successful.
