The official 2010 Dancers for The Atlanta Xplosion Football Team
Atlanta’s Elite Professional Dance Team
WHEN: MARCH 28, 2010
WHERE: Sports-A-Rama
608 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Ste. 261
Roswell, GA 30076
TIME: Registration 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.
Auditions 10:00a.m. – Until
REGISTRATION COST: $20.00
*Open to the public*
OUR STYLE: Hip-hop jazz fusion (similar to NFL/NBA squads)
PERFORMANCES: (Metro Atlanta area) Sporting events- Music events- Parades- Festivals- Shows-Etc.
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.
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A Social Affair Dance Studios, Inc. is partnering with Tony and Angi Boselli and The Boselli Foundation for our next Jacksonville’s Dancing with the Stars event on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Boleros Grand Ballroom in Jacksonville.
Two of the competitors are former NFL Cheerleaders:
Creativity comes through many mediums for designer Liza Chung. Liza’s complete devotion to the ever-changing world of event décor has positioned her as an innovator among her peers. Not limiting her talents to a specific industry, Liza’s specialties include floral couture weddings, special event creation, interior and landscape design, editorial styling and holiday décor.
Professionally recognized as a design expert for more than 15 years, Liza founded her own firm in 2000 to answer the calling of clients ranging from brides, elite venues, professional athletes, celebrities and key media outlets. She is sought after for exceptional weddings at venues such as, TPC Sawgrass, Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, The Plantation, Epping Forest, PV Lodge & Club, Casa Monica and many more.
Her décor savvy philosophy has been featured on television and her event work has been published in magazines throughout Florida. She has designed countless events for V.I.P.’s and has been given gracious praises from the likes of Vijay Singh, Elin Woods and Preston Bailey to name a few. Liza maintains a longstanding commitment to provide her professional and private clientele with limitless creativity, pure refinement and incomparable excellence.
Most recently, Liza has been spotlighted as a wedding expert by Style Me Pretty.com, a mainstay in the wedding industry, and consequently chosen by them alongside photographer, Agnes Lopez, for a bridal inspiration photo shoot that was featured on its coveted website.
Originally from New England, where she began her design career after studying physical therapy and cheering in the NFL for 5 years, Liza has made North Florida her home since 2000. She resides in Ponte Vedra Beach with her husband, former NFL Player, Eugene Chung, and her two sons, Kyle and Brandon.
Liza is passionate about giving back to her community and is a proud supporter and sponsor for many charity organizations which include The MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation, The Boselli Foundation, Franco Harris – Grid Iron Greats, Wolfson Art & Antiques Show, The Cummer Ball, Tom Coughlin’s Jay Fund, The Donna Foundation, Pink Ribbon Golf Classic and many other worthy causes.
Joshlyn Davenport began her love for competition as a gymnast at the age of seven. She progressed from levels 2-9 and throughout her journey she was awarded various all-around titles. Joshlyn transitioned into competitive cheerleading and dancing at the age of fourteen. She also competed in the individual cheer division where she won two national championship titles. Joshlyn decided to further her cheerleading career and went on to be a member of the All-Girl Cheerleading squad at Florida State University. She was a member of votethe Jacksonville Jaguars Roar from 2007 to 2010. Joshlyn is currently a third semester nursing student at the University of North Florida where she is pursuing her dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. She is also a newly added member of the Jacksonville Sharks Attack Dance Team.
[Jacksonville’s Dancing with the Stars]
I might be getting a little head of myself, since Redskins Cheerleaders Auditions don’t begin until next weekend, but folks in the DC-Area will want to save the date.
Audrey Stevens-Eteng, a four-year member of the NETSational Senior Dance Team, passed away on Friday, February 19. Her kindness, generosity of spirit, love of dance, and passion for life will continue to inspire her coaches, teammates, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
“Audrey’s spirit knew no boundaries. Her infectious laugh and sense of humor carried her through the best and worst of situations. I feel honored to have been able to be her coach for the past two years, but even more so privileged to get to know her as an amazing person. She is irreplaceable, and will be missed.”
–Brenna, Nets Dancer & NETSational Seniors Coach
See more photos and read more remembrances of Audrey here.
Wanting to become a PRO? Then check out the Real Deal Seminars. Get the inside tips from Cheerleader Directors on auditioning, tryout etiquette, and costume selection.
Talk to the Team Directors, Featured Instructors and Guest Speakers
Scheduled To Appear:
Alto Gary
Houston Texans Cheerleaders Coach/Choreographer, Former WCW Nitrogirls, NBA Atlanta Hawks Choreographer
Derric Whitfield
Houston Energy Dance Team Director
Marilu Harman
Houston Dynamo Girls, Former Houston Rockets Power Dancers Director
Cynthia Trinidad-Director
Director, San Antonio Roses Cheerleaders, Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
Kirstin Randall
Co-Captain-AHL Houston Aeros Aero Dynamics
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Price: $99.00
At Door $120.00
Go here to register.
Growing up Sheena Shive was a soccer player. A one year detour into cheerleading led her to discover she preferred the dance aspect of cheerleadering rather than cheer.
In high school she continued to play soccer and was certain she would continue in college. But when she could find, she would take hip hop classes at the local studio. In her senior year of high school, the studio asked her to start teaching hip hop classes. That’s when she started to decided she was looking forward to a future in dance, rather than playing soccer.
During Sheena’s freshmen year of college at Arizona State University, she danced for the ASU Hip Hop Coalition. The HHC would perform at various ASU events, basketball games, etc. She then decided to move back to Seattle to be closer to her family and transferred to Seattle University.
That spring Sheena auditioned for an adult hip hop group that performed at the WNBA Storm games. Susan Hovey, the Dance Director for the Storm and Sonics (and now director of the Golden State Warrior Girls), cut her. Susan told her that she would prefer to have Sheena come back and try out for the Sonics Dance Team.
Sheena had never been to a Sonics game before, but decided she wanted to try out. And Sheena was a bit nervous, because she had no formal training in jazz, only hip hop. But she made the squad the first year she auditioned, and danced for the Sonics her sophomore, junior and senior years of college.
The Sonics was a place where Sheena could dance, learn, and perform all in one. She also secretly hoped to one day work for the team, possibly with their PR team or in Events and Entertainment, or perhaps Gameday Operations. She ended up doing her Senior Project in college on the Sonics and graduated in the Spring of 2008 from SU with a degree in Mass Communications and Journalism.
While dancing for the Sonics, Sheena began assisting the Sonics/Storm Director Sabrina Ellison with the Storm Dance Troupe (a kids hip hop dance team). She would choreograph and help out at auditions, practices, events and games. When Sabrina left with the Sonics for Oklahoma, Sheena was offered the director’s position.
Last year the National Lacrosse League San Jose Stealth moved to Washington state. Sheena received an email from the Audrea Harris, Director of the NBA Clippers Spirit Squad and former Sonics Dance Team Coach. She was trying to help her friend and former Stealth Bombshells Director, Teri Schafer, recruit for a new director for the Stealth’s Dance Team. Audrea had heard Sheena had danced in the NBA and was the current director for the Storm Dance Troupe. An e-mailed resume led to an interview, and eventually Sheena became the Bombshells’ new Director.
When she’s not directing the Stealth Bombshells or the Storm Troupe, Sheena works for an internet advertising agency with demanding travel requirements.
1. What’s your fondest memory from the Sonics?
I have so many memories dancing for the Sonics. I think the one that sticks out the most for me is stepping onto the court for the first time on opening night, where the lights were out, and we were waiting for our music to turn on for intros and perform for the first time! To stare into a crowd of 17,000 people, was amazing. I think it hit me that night that I was dancing in the NBA. My other favorite memory is the girls I have met. A couple of the girls I have met from the Sonics are my best friends, without that experience I would be missing some amazing people in my life.
Sheena danced for the Seattle Sonics three seasons and has directed the Storm Troupe for 2 years and was the Assistant Director the prior 2 years. She is directing the Stealth Bombshells in their inaugural season.
2. How much do you miss dancing for the Sonics?
Oh man, you have no idea. I don’t really think you realize how much you loved something until its gone. Or how lucky you are to of had that opportunity. I miss practicing 3 times a week, I miss getting to the arena early to eat dinner with the girls, I miss getting ready in the locker room and singing along to our favorite pre-game music and most of all performing. I also miss interacting with our fans, the good people who worked within the organization and entertaining the crowds at Key Arena. I could go on forever….
3. What’s it like working with young dancers?
I love it! My kids teach me something new everyday. I have never met so many young, motivated and talented dancers. Most of my kids are studio trained, and dance the same or better as your average 18 year old. I have been working with some of them for over 4 years, I just wrote one of them a letter of recommendation to a prestigious dance college program, to have the opportunity to teach these kids not only dance, but to help them mature into young adults has been an amazing experience.
4. What’s the toughest part of your job with the Stealth?
I don’t know if there is necessarily a tough part about my job with the Stealth. The owner and staff of the Stealth have been so amazing to work for. But if I had to choose I think the toughest part was marketing the new dance team for auditions. Its tough for talented dancers to take a chance on a new team. There were only 2 professional teams to dance for in the Seattle area, the Sonics and the Seahawks, so I had to make sure the Stealth would be put on that same level of professionalism. But fortunately for me, coming from the Sonics I was able to recruit many of the girls who were former Sonic’s dancers. Eventually after the word did get out, I had some great talent show at auditions. I have 2 former Sea Gals, 1 former Spokane Shock Dancer and 8 former Sonics Dancers! We have a pretty talented team.
5. What was it like putting together a team from scratch?
It was so much fun! I have developed some great relationships through out the industry and was able to get a lot of them involved with the new team. I was able to develop a hair sponsor, gym/practice facility sponsor in a fairly quick amount of time. Dancing for the Sonics and coaching the Storm, I finally had the chance to take all the things I have learned, experienced and wanted and put them all into building this team. I think designing the uniforms was my favorite! My captain, Jillian, and I also flew down to the NBA Warriors Dance Clinic, to learn some fresh new choreography from our old director Susan Hovey and some choreographers we used to work with for the Sonics. I have learned from some amazing women, who have taught me how to become a great coach.
Washington Stealth Bombshells Auditions
6. Your career requires you to travel. How does that affect your job as Director?
It’s been hard on me in the sense, that I am not able to be at the games to see all the hard work we have put into the team, as well as all the hard work my dancers have put into their performances. Luckily for me, one of my dearest friend dances for the Stealth. She and I made Sonics together as rookies and continued 3 seasons together. She has taken on the assistant director role for me on the Stealth. She is an amazing leader and talented dancer and choreographer. She has been great working with me and helping with practice and games.
Jillian and Sheena
7. What’s one thing you’d like fans to know about your squad?
That they are an extremely talented group of women and I am so thankful they took a chance with the Stealth Organization. They work so hard and everyone of them is special and unique. Not only are they talented dancers, but many are working professionals, college students and MBA students. I definitely think the Washington Stealth Bombshells are making a lasting impression in the NLL and professional dance community.
Bonus. Do you hope the NBA puts another team in Seattle?
I do hope the NBA puts another team in Seattle, but then I would face the challenge of deciding if I would want to dance for the team or go out for the director position. But I can tell you there is a very talented group of women just waiting for this to happen.
[Washington Stealth Bombshells]
The ladies of the Philadelphia KiXX Dance Team have been patiently waiting (over 2 weeks!) for these photos to appear online.
Colleen
Gina
Jenna
Missy
Danielle
Krista
Wendy
CC and Lisa Marie
AJ
Liz
Last chance to catch the KiXX Dance Team at a game this season, is Sunday afternoon at the Liacouras Center.
[Philadelphia KiXX Dance Team]
[Rhythm & Blue Auditions Info]
Two thoughts:
1. There’s been some online speculation that the 2010 R&B squad would made up of ladies, who got cut during the DCC Auditions. This is proof the Rhythm & Blue Dancers are a legitimate squad, in and of themselves, with their own identity and tryouts.
2. This year with the Draft starting on Thursday and continuing over three days, NFL teams have been scrambling as to what sort of events to hold for fans. The Cowboys just set the bar.
Christina and Omarlla demonstrate the Jills tryout routine:
The Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog has the full story and photos here.
To register for these workshops or the April 10th workshop in Kansas City go here.
