The original video has been pulled down, but you can see Angie in the same video here:
http://www.poptent.net/media/20964
and here’s another one:
http://www.poptent.net/media/18644
[Omaha Nighthawks Cheerleaders]
The New Orleans VooDoo will be holding preliminary auditions for the 2011 New Orleans VooDoo Doll Dance Team on November 7th, 2010 at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. The New Orleans VooDoo are returning to the New Orleans Arena for the 2011 Arena Football League (AFL) season and are seeking 16-20 young women to represent the team as its premier dance team, the VooDoo Dolls.
The VooDoo Dolls will be under the direction of Rachel Vicknair, who is a former VooDoo Doll and a former NBA cheerleader, and who was with the VooDoo from its inception in 2004 until its last year of play in 2008. “I am extremely excited to be a part of the VooDoo’s return to New Orleans and to bring back one of the most exciting elements of the game, the VooDoo Dolls,” says Vicknair. “The fans have shown so much support and enthusiasm since the announcement of the VooDoo’s return, and I am looking forward to putting together a group of beautiful, talented, outgoing young women to energize the crowd and give fans a game day experience like no other!”
The VooDoo Doll Audition process begins with optional Prep Classes being held on October 28th, November 2nd and 3rd from 7pm-9pm at the Galleria Fitness Center in Metairie. These optional prep classes are designed to give participants a sneak peak of the choreography as well give them an opportunity to ask any last minute questions in preparation for auditions. The Preliminary Auditions will be held Sunday, November 7th, 2010 with preliminary auditions at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. By the end of preliminary auditions, approximately 30 finalists will be chosen and will be required to complete an interview with VooDoo staff members over the preceding two weeks.
The 30 finalists will then compete in front of a live audience at the VooDoo Doll Finals on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. also at Mardi Gras World in the River City Ballroom. “We want to see how the ladies perform in front of a crowd as well as give fans a sneak peak of what to expect for the 2011 season,” Vicknair says. The VooDoo Dolls will consist of 16-20 members who will perform at the nine VooDoo home games as well as various promotional and community events throughout the season.
The 2011 New Orleans VooDoo Doll Auditions are presented by Mardi Gras World. The VooDoo Dolls are sponsored by Keith Noonan Salon, City Beach Tanning Salon, and Romaguera Photography. For questions regarding the VooDoo Dolls and/or Corporate Sponsorships, contact Rachel Vicknair at rachel@aflvoodoo.com. To purchase season tickets, call 1-888-277-5526 or visit www.aflvoodoo.com.
By Steve Mazzucchi
Esquire
New York edged Minnesota in a Monday-night classic. Now a brash young rookie with a (soaked) sideline view tells Esquire.com why the Jets will make the Super Bowl — and why Brett Favre should stop texting and hang ’em up already.
For a match-up packed with drama — Randy Moss joining the Vikings, the Jets getting back three stars, Brett Favre catching heat for (alleged) dirty messages to Jets employees — this one sure started slowly. First there was the lightning delay, followed by a first-half puntathon. But in the last twenty minutes, Favre woke up, burned the Jets for three scores, and positioned Minnesota for an epic comeback. Then he threw a pick six to Dwight Lowery, the Jets went up 29-20, and that was all she texted… er, wrote.
Watching it unfold up close was rookie Flight Crew member Kimberly, who’s new to the Jets cheer squad but not to their history. A small-town Tennessee native who once cheered for the Titans, the most attractive New York off-season acquisition landed in town this past spring to break through in broadcast journalism. Now pointed toward a graduate degree and on-air work, Kimberly dreams of hosting Live with Regis and Kimberly. “He always has a co-host that’s funny, and I’m hilarious,” she explains. One thing that’s no laughing matter? The Jets hitting 4-1 and, dare she say it, aiming for the Super Bowl…
ESQUIRE: Lotta drama last night. Who were the biggest heroes for the Jets?
KIMBERLY: In the first half, it was a ground-and-pound game. The defense was stifling — they really didn’t give anything. Mark Sanchez and the offense put together a great drive toward the end, and that Shonn Greene TD was big. Nick Folk with five field goals in the rain was amazing. And Dwight Lowery’s interception and touchdown clearly made the game.
ESQ: Favre fumbled twice in the first half. Was the Jets pressure that great, or were his thumbs just sore from all the (alleged) sexting?
KIM: I’ve been saying that Favre should put away the phone and practice more, and I was right because he embarrassed himself. I’m sure all the things in the media affect how you perform, especially concerning the Jets, but they definitely pressured him. It wasn’t surprising in the second half when he remembered how to play QB, because he’s done it so many times before, but he should either get his head in the game or retire. He’s had his time. It’s time to let people in their twenties and thirties play.
ESQ: Favre topped 500 TDs and 70,000 yards passing, but he also set the fumbles record and increased his own interceptions mark. Do you guys miss him at all?
KIM: What was he last night, 14-for-34 passing? I think that just says enough. Do the Jets miss him? I think we’re doing pretty good this season. Those days have passed.
ESQ: Everyone thought LaDainian Tomlinson was washed-up, but he’s averaging 85 total yards a game at age 31. Surprised?
KIM: I’ve never been a Chargers fan, but I’ve always followed him, and I’m really excited. Last night, he did a great job again, but you have to credit our offensive line. They open up holes for him to run through. That’s critical.
ESQ: Is it just unfair that you guys had to face Randy Moss twice in less than a month?
KIM: Yes, but we’re always up for the challenge, and Antonio Cromartie was good.
ESQ: After Favre and Moss finally connected for a TD, Brad Smith immediately ripped off an 86-yard kick return. How big was that?
KIM: That created a huge swing of momentum. When Moss came out and got that TD, he made the crowd nervous. They paused for a second. But because Jets fans are the best in the NFL, they jumped right back into it with that return.
ESQ: How much fun is cheering when you’re soaking wet?
KIM: It’s amazing. The Jets fans are like no other fans. Every game, I see the same people and they wave and I feel like I know them. It’s overwhelming, in a good way. I get chills every time I walk around the field — especially when it’s pouring rain. Actually, I was having so much fun, I didn’t want to go in. I wanted to stay out there! It was like working out to hardcore music. It got the fans going more.
ESQ: And you had to be excited wearing those pink boots for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
KIM: The pink boots made my day. Breast cancer runs in my family, and as a woman, it’s really inspiring to see big football players dressed up in pink. I think it’s awesome that the NFL supports breast cancer awareness the way that they do. I was watching Rex Ryan and his pink sneakers. It’s really cool.
ESQ: For a bunch of Hard Knocks loudmouths, the Jets looked very disciplined. Is it too soon to say Rex Ryan is the best Jets coach since Weeb Ewbank?
KIM: The Jets really made no mistakes, which made it tough for the Vikings. Sanchez is young but growing with every game, and in these past few games, we’ve definitely seen a lot of changes with their mindset. Rex Ryan is an amazing coach. He keeps them grounded. A lot of people gave them a hard time for being on Hard Knocks, but Ryan could go down in history, because this year we’re going to the Super Bowl.
ESQ: You sound confident.
KIM: I’m a confident woman. Wasn’t it Joe Namath who guaranteed the Jets would win Super Bowl III? I could be the Joe Namath of cheerleaders! I actually started a game-day ritual that I’m trying not to break. The day we won our first game, I packed a peanut butter, jelly, and banana sandwich and, I’m not the best packer, one white sock and one black sock. I’ve been making that sandwich and wearing those socks every game.
ESQ: Yesterday, Esquire named former Friday Night Lights cheerleader Minka Kelly the Sexiest Woman Alive. Which FNL character wins your heart?
KIM: Definitely Tim Riggins. He’s the bad boy. Rough around the edges, good-looking, and has a good heart. That’s every girl’s dream. Girls like the bad boys, but Tim has a softer side… when he’s not drunk.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team 5 App for iPhone and iPod touch is here! Get the scoop on each member of the squad, see tons of photos and watch videos of the cheerleaders in action. Learn everything you need to know about the show, chat with the cheerleaders and other fans, and design your own virtual pom-pom. You can even upload a photo to turn yourself into a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, then share on your Facebook or Twitter.
Also, remember to catch the season premiere tonight at 8/7c on CMT!
The Houston Stallions announce they will be hosting two tryouts for the 2011 Lady Stallions Dance Team.
The Houston Stallions are looking for 15 multi-talented, energetic, articulate and passionate performers. The first tryout will be on Sunday November 14, 2010 at Bally Total Fitness 17750 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77084 and the second tryout on Sunday December 12, 2010 at Bally Total Fitness. Registration is at 9:00am and auditions will begin promptly at 10:00am. Interested dancers must be 18yrs or older.
To be considered, all dancers must submit a completed application, a waiver, and proof of driver’s license, a recent photo and a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee (made payable to Lady Stallions Dance Team Completed information should be mailed to:
Houston Stallions
16420 Park Ten Place
Houston, TX 77084
To download necessary forms please visit www.gohoustonstallions.com.
Please submit all questions to charris@gohoustonstallions.com
More pink poms! This time in Baltimore.
Even the guys got in on the act.
The Ravens Cheerleaders put on the best outside-the-stadium pre-game show in the league.
The Playmakers.
One last photo before heading inside.
[Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders]
I got this email from Ken Martin founder of the USA Cheerleaders and longtime friend of the site:
Hi Everyone,
This is Ken Martin and I am the Executive Director of the USA Cheerleaders. I started this program to Support our Troops over 5 years ago and over those years I have had the chance to meet many of our Troops from Active Duty to Retired Vets to our Wounded Warriors.
Recently an event happened, that has opened my eyes to life in general and it has made me do a lot of soul searching and made me look at what I have been doing with my life.
The word Support can mean so many things to many different people and it is how we decide to Support whatever it is that mean something to you in your life.
Well our Troops are who I Support and I am 100% committed to supporting them. Now I can sit back and Support them from home, my computer, and so on, but I choose not to for I would much rather be on the front lines showing that I support them whole heartedly.
I recently met a 25 year old veteran who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meeting him help put many things in my life in prospective. He came to be homeless over 2 months ago and it was through no fault of his own. After serving his country he came to the Metro area to put down some roots and he starting working and found a place to live.
A couple months ago, there was a knock on his front door and when he opened it, he was handed some paperwork and was told he had to vacate the property immediately because the house was being foreclosed. He paid his rent on time every month but the owners did not pay their mortgage and thus the foreclosure. He had no other choice but to leave and the only option to him was to live in his car. @ days prior he had paid his rent to the landlords and he did not have the money to rent another place because everyone want a security deposit plus one or two months rent in advance and he simply could not afford it.
I won’t go into too much detail right now but my conversation with him came to him asking me if I would spend a night or two with him to see what and how he has been living, basically for me to see for myself instead of the questions.
Well the more I thought about it, I could only come to one conclusion. I decided to not only spend a night seeing how he lived. I am going to spend a month or more out there seeing what he has been going through and meeting the people he has been telling me about and hopefully making a major change in his life, mine and hopefully many more as well.
This decision came very easy for me. I can’t believe in this day and age that we as Americans can treat our Veterans in this way, plus how we treat our citizens who have came upon hard times in this economy.
We have helped so my other nations and their citizens, who need the help, like Haiti, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and so many others. How is it that we cannot help our own US Citizens who need our help? They are in dire need of help and we need to change how and who we help!
Who am I to think I can change the way we do things? I am nobody important, but I know what I care about and that is our Troops and the American people and our Way of Life!!!
If I can help one person from my experience that it was well worth doing!!!
I am going to be making a video diary of my experiences so you can see first hand what I see. I will ask people that I meet in my journeys if I can interview them for the video but, they must have to want to do it and I can’t force anyone, because I know some people do not want their name or face shown because it is am embarrassing situation to be in for many.
I will talk with John, the 25 year old vet and hopefully I can get him to tell all of you about his journey and how much his life has changed.
I am really excited to be doing this and I can’t even begin to tell you how I feel about this, because for some reason, it was meant to be. The only thing that is changing in my life, is my start and end of the day, where I wake up and where I sleep. Of course there will be other challenges along the way but I will deal with those as they happen.
I hope that all of you will come along the journey with me and hopefully together we can change a life or two. If we can’t rely on our Government too help, then we must take matters into our own hands and help our citizens who need our help!!!
Thank you for taking the time to read my note and about my journey into the unknown. Please feel free to email me your thoughts, your questions, or to just drop me a note because I would love to hear from you. Email me at: ken@cheerleading-usa.com
Thanks again,
Ken
Lots of Photos, Video and even an appearance by a former Jill over at the Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog:
Alyssa and Michelle inside the Fieldhouse
On Sunday the Houston Cheerleaders were really in the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Reader Keith was kind enough to share a few photos with us.
Want to showcase your spirit and dance talents on TV? Want to build or continue to grow your dance/model portfolio? Need to network and continue to build your contacts? Look no further… we have it all right here in one cheer/dance squad!
We are looking for more beautiful-fun-fit-energetic ladies! Our squad is the official cheer/dance team for two football teams and two basketball teams!
“The Diamonds & Pearls Show Team” Atlanta’s Elite Professional Dance Team
Preliminary dance auditions are November 6, 2010 from 10:00am to Noon at Gold’s Gym downtown Atlanta
215 Peachtree Street, Lower Level, Atlanta, GA 30303 (Next to Hardrock Cafe)
$10.00 audition fee (cash only)
*You will be taught a brief routine
Finals will be held on November 7, 2010 from noon to 1:00pm at Club Echelon 3000
The finals are open to the public. Dancers are encouraged to invite family and friends out to the finals. You will be given extra points on crowd appeal!
FINALS: FREE ADMISSION- FREE PARKING- DRINK SPECIALS- BUFFET- ALL FOOTBALL GAMES WILL BE ON THE FLAT SCREENS
OUR STYLE: Hip-hop jazz fusion (similar to NFL/NBA squads)
PERFORMANCES:
Atlanta Xplosion Football games, West GA Falcons Football games, GA Lions Basketball games, GA Knights Basketball games
Requirements
• Female Dancers who are 18 years of age or older by the audition date
• Must be available for all phases of the audition process and be prepared to stay as long as necessary
• Must provide one non-returnable photo (5″x7″ or larger preferred). Photos are used for identification purposes.
• Must be of good moral character and successfully complete all pre-employment screening
• Must have dependable transportation to rehearsals, performances, and appearances.
Attire
• Dance or athletic half-top (stomach must be showing)
• Hot pants, dance trunks, or shorts (no full or capri length pants)
• Dance sneakers, tennis shoes, or jazz shoes with non-marking soles
• Flesh tone hose, tights, or fishnets
• Performance ready hair and make-up
What we’re looking for
• Showmanship, personality, energy, and enthusiasm!
• Dancers who are well spoken and can represent the “Diamonds & Pearls” in a professional and mature manner
• Dance technique, style and ability to pick up dance choreography
• Consistent positive attitude
• Strong teamwork skills
• Physical fitness and personal appearance
• If you cannot commit for the full season, please do not audition
What you can expect if you are selected as a member of the Season two squad
• Experiencing the excitement of performing in front of crowds
• Local and national exposure
• Making a positive and profound impact in the Metro Atlanta Community and surrounding areas
• Making lifelong friends with your teammates
• MOST IMPORTANTLY…BEING PART OF THE ACTION
