Yes, posting from me has been light. Still no computer, but here’s a peek of what’s coming once I get things fixed:
The Eagles Cheerleaders at King of Prussia Mall promoting healthy hearts.
The Reading Express Smokin’ Hot Steam Team unveiling at the Berkshire Mall.
The Maryland Green Hawks Dance Team thrilling the fans at a home game in Rockville.
The KiXX Dance Team at the Liacouras Center for the Blast-KiXX game.
Think you have what it takes to be part of the Virginia Spartans Cheer and Dance Team?
Auditions for the 2010 season will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2010!
If you have a passion to perform, dance, for the community, and football, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Spirit Cheer and Dance Team will be the hottest dance team in Northern Virginia and the DMV! Currently going into their 1st season in 2010, team members will perform at all home Virginia Spartans Games and appear at events in and outside of Northern Virginia.
Open Call Audition – Sunday April 11, 2010- Registration at 11:30am:
• Audition is closed to the public, family, and friends.
• Must be 18 yrs of age or older (high school diploma or equiv)
• All participants must be prepared to stay as late as 3pm
(no exceptions)
• You will not need to prepare your own performance routine.
• We recommend that you bring snacks, a water bottle, a towel, and
items to freshen up.
• Participants will be judged on appearance, fitness, cheer & dance ability, style, strength and completion of movement, energy, projection, and potential.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Showmanship, personality, energy, and enthusiasm!
• Professionalism and maturity
• Members who are well spoken and can represent the
Virginia Spartans in a professional manner at all times
• Cheer & Dance technique and style
• Ability to pick up dance choreography quickly
• Consistent positive attitude
• Strong teamwork skills
• Physical fitness and personal appearance
• Ability and desire to commit for ONE FULL YEAR
• A maximum of 16-20 team members for the 2010 season
ATTIRE:
• Dance or athletic top (must be fitted)
• Hot pants, dance trunks, or shorts (no full or
capri length pants)
• Dance sneakers, tennis shoes, or jazz shoes
with non-marking soles
AUDITION INFORMATION:
When: Sunday, April 11, 2010 (11L30am.— 3pm)
Where: Golds Gym 12550 Dillingham Sq Woodbridge VA
Time Registration & Stretching— 11:30 am- 12 noon
Tryouts begin— 12 noon
Note: Will learn a 60-90 second cheer/dance routine
Must bring registration forms, ID, recent full-length or headshot photo.
For more information please email: info@vaspartanscheer.com
Thanks to reader Mike who sent us a few photos of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders that he took over the past few months.
Amanda and Jamie at the Dallas playoff watching party.
Ivelisse and 2010 Pro Bowl Rep Lauren at the AAA Expo at The Linc
Cheryl and Jamie at an appearance in Woodbury, NJ.
Also it’s a good time to mention that Open Call Audition for the Eagles Cheerleaders are Saturday, March 20th.
This year the Eagles are offering two audition prep classes:
THE MOCK AUDITION, BEAUTY AND FITNESS WORKSHOP
DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
TIME: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LOCATION: LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, INSIDE THE SCA CLUB
PARKING: PARKING IN THE “L LOT” FOR THE WORKSHOP WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE. CLICK FOR PARKING INFO AND DIRECTIONS.
COST: $45 (THE COST TO ATTEND BOTH WORKSHOPS IS $75.)
*By attending either workshop, you will be automatically registered for the Open Call Audition and the Open Call Audition Fee will be waived.
The Mock Audition, Beauty and Fitness Workshop was created to prepare contestants for all phases of the Open Call Audition. During the Open Call Audition, contestants will be judged on physical fitness, beauty, dance and showmanship. We recommend attending The Mock Audition, Beauty, and Fitness Workshop on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in addition to the Dance Prep Workshop, especially if it is your first time auditioning, to be prepared for the Open Call Audition.
At the Mock Audition, Beauty, and Fitness Workshop you will:
· Participate in a mock audition directed by Barbara Zaun, Eagles Director of Cheerleading, to find out what the judges are looking for, how the scoring process works and what to wear!
· Learn dance techniques and dance choreography similar to the routine that will be taught at the Open Call Audition from Eagles Choreographer, Suzy Zucker.
· Consult with hair and make-up experts from Salon L’Etoile, the preferred salon of the Eagles Cheerleaders.
· Work-out with personal fitness trainers from Bally Total Fitness, the preferred fitness facility of the Eagles Cheerleaders.
· Meet with the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders to learn their audition tips and advice for a successful audition. They will also answer any questions you may have and share their experiences as a NFL cheerleader including information on game day performances, photo sessions, rehearsals, public appearances and much more!
THE DANCE PREP WORKSHOP
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LOCATION: LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD, INSIDE THE SCA CLUB
PARKING: PARKING IN THE “L LOT” FOR THE WORKSHOP WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE.
COST: $45 (THE COST TO ATTEND BOTH WORKSHOPS IS $75.)
*By attending either workshop, you will be automatically registered for the Open Call Audition and the Open Call Audition Fee will be waived.
The NEW Dance Prep Workshop was designed specifically for women who are interested in auditioning that would like to get more acquainted with the Eagles Cheerleaders style of choreography and the choreographer’s teaching methods. This intense 3 hour dance class will concentrate solely on the dance aspect of the audition. It is a great way to get in your best “dance shape” for the Eagles Cheerleaders audition process. The workshop will be conducted in the same format as the 3 hour rehearsals that the Eagles Cheerleaders attend year round.
The prep class dance techniques and dance combinations will be taught by Suzy Zucker, the Eagles Cheerleaders Dance Choreographer. Eagles Cheerleaders captains and current members of the squad will be on hand to demonstrate and assist in the stretching and warm-up portion of the prep workshop.
The Dance Prep Workshop will include:
· Dance Combinations similar to the combinations that will be taught at the Open Call, Semi-Final, and Final Audition.
· Dance Techniques to improve kicks, turns, and overall stage presentation.
· Stretches that the Eagles Cheerleaders do to increase flexibility.
· Dance Warm-up.
REQUIREMENTS: YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE. 2010 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE WORKSHOPS OR BOTH, please include the following information:
· NAME
· ADDRESS
· PHONE NUMBER
· EMAIL ADDRESS
· WORKSHOP ATTENDING AND DATE OF THE WORKSHOP
· RECENT PHOTOGRAPH
ALONG WITH A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $45 OR $75 MADE PAYABLE TO THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AND MAILED TO:
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Attn: Cheerleading Department
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145
PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO REGISTER AT THE WORKSHOPS!
When your information is received you will receive a confirmation email. You should wear a sports bra, shorts, athletic shoes and a warm-up suit over your athletic outfit to the workshops. The photograph you are submitting does not need to be a professional photo; you will not be judged on your photograph nor will you be judged at the workshops. The workshop is closed to the public. Only workshop participants will be admitted.
If you have further questions, you can contact us by email at cheerleaders@philadelphiaeagles.com or by calling 215-463-2500 ext. 1530.
[Complete Eagles Cheerleaders Prep Workshop Info]
Former Detroit Automotion Dancer and current Minnesota Timberwolves Dancer Heather is profiled in the latest edition of On The Flipside.
Turfcats’ cheerleaders seek two additional members
So you think you can dance? The Austin Turfcats announced today that the Lady Cats cheerleaders will be holding an audition on March 3 to fill two extra spots on the 2010 team.
The Lady Cats perform a variety of jazz and hip-hop dance routines throughout the course of the season at each of the Turfcats’ home games, in addition to serving as Turfcats ambassadors in the community.
Those interested in trying out must be 18 or older by March 3 and be able to attend all home games and regular practices (held Monday and Wednesday evenings). In addition to providing entertainment at the Turfcats’ home games and cheering on the team, the Lady Cats are called upon throughout the season to make a number of Turfcats promotional appearances. These appearances range from community and charity events to performing in and around the Austin metro area and Central Texas.
The audition will be held at Gold’s Gym at Tech Ridge, located at 235 Canyon Ridge Drive in Austin, near IH-35 and Parmer Lane. Registration begins at 6:45pm. A routine will be taught beginning at 7:00, then participants will be judged on their performance of that routine from memory followed by a short interview.
For more information, visit the Turfcats’ website at www.turfcats.com and click on the Lady Cats section, or call the Turfcats office at (512) 929-8228.
FC Dallas Dancer Auditions Part 1 from FC Dallas on Vimeo.
FC Dallas recently hosted auditions for their 2010 squad and here are some of the highlights of the first day.
By Keith Recine
OrlandoPredators.com
ORLANDO- The 2010 Orlando Predator Prowler Dance Team was chosen Saturday night in front of an explosive crowd of 350 fans at Antigua Night Club on Church Street in Downtown Orlando. Despite other events going on Saturday including a Downtown Blues Festival and an event at the Amway Arena, Predators fans proved once again why they are the best fans in Central Florida coming out in large numbers to greet the new team and provide encouragement to the girls as they competed for a spot on this year’s team. Of the 25 girls who made it through the first round and interview process 16 were chosen to represent the Prowlers in 2010. Dance Director Billie O’Hara said she was pleased with the results but it was hard to let some of the girls go. “Some really great girls were cut by the judges tonight and that really is the hardest part. I wish I could keep them all, but unfortunately there are only sixteen spots and there has to be winners and losers. I hope the girls that did not make it will keep practicing and come tryout for the team again next year.”
The event was a complete success drawing the largest crowd to date for such an event. The 350 fans that attended provided a great deal of excitement and energy for the performances and showed that Orlando is still crazy for anything Predators. The girls chosen will perform at all home games during the 2010 Season and represent the Orlando Predators in the community as well.
A Special Thanks goes out to Doug Taylor of Church Street Entertainment who made the event such a great success and his staff, particularly Abe Taylor, Eric Isolica and Craig Rutherford. Also we would like to thank Cory Frost and DJ Stokes for their long hours in putting together the video packages that went into making this event such a great success.
PHOTO (From L to R) First Row: Roxy, Cassie, Alexis, Megan, Courtney M, Courtney G, Jessie Second Row: Kelly M, Kelly D, Sophia, Nycole, Gizelle, Aly, Brittany, Rene, Abby
The Maryland Maniacs, members of the elite Indoor Football League (IFL), are holding 2010 dance team auditions this month! The Lady Maniacs will perform at all home games and appear at events in and outside of the DMV Area.
The Lady Maniacs have a NEW Director and Choreographer as well as a NEW uniform for the upcoming season! We are excited about the changes and look forward to having an awesome, action packed year!
Come out to see if YOU are a MANIAC!!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
12 pm – 5pm
Gold’s Gym
6222 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Cost: $20*
Audition Expectations
Attire:
Form fitting crop top (No T-shirts)
Dance trunks, Dance Shorts or Cheer Shorts (No full length or capri pants)
Jazz Shoes / Dance Sneakers / Dance Boots
Hair & Make-up:
Performance ready!
What to bring:
Positive attitude
Water/Sports drink
Snack
Towel
*Pre-register for just $15 at www.marylandmaniacs.com or show student ID to register for half price.
For additional info, email the Director at danceteam@marylandmaniacs.com.
At Davidson Day, she is known as “Madame Geiger” and is one of two French teachers for the school.In two weeks, though, Sheena Geiger of Davidson will set aside her classroom work to fly to Japan and join a team of performers marking the 40th anniversary of the Osaka World Expo.
She will be part of a group organized by World Campus International, a Tokyo-based nonprofit that encourages intercultural exchanges.
Sheena Geiger at her desk in one of the French classrooms at Davidson Day“Learning about other cultures, that’s my passion,” Sheena said. “I love learning languages and meeting people from around the world and traveling.”
Raised in Nova Scotia, Sheena said she grew up speaking Gaelic and step-dancing in the Scottish style. Her booth at the 40th Anniversary World Expo event will offer information about Canada. She will be able to both sing and dance at the closing ceremonies.
Performing in front of large crowds is nothing new to Sheena. Before coming to Davidson Day, she represented Canada in the professional performing group, Up With People, and spent last summer in Denver helping them choreograph their current world tour show. Now that she is based in Davidson, Sheena continues her interest in dance as a CheckMate, a cheerleader for the Charlotte Checkers.
Sheena Geiger is also a cheerleader for the Charlotte Checkers. Here’s a photo of her singing the Canadian National Anthem at a recent Checkers game.The Osaka events will take place from March 10-16, and the trip will cost $2,500. Sheena is seeking sponsorships, and hopes to offer presentations about Japan when she returns. You can contact her by email (sgeiger@davidsonday.org).
Besides the thrill of the performances, which will have to be pulled together quickly according to a rigorous schedule, the World Campus International group will be offered opportunities to learn more about their host country.
“They’ll be matching us with families and giving us language lessons,” she said. “I’m so excited!”
The path to earning a spot on the Patriots’ sideline next season began Saturday morning at the Dana-Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium.
No, Bill Belichick wasn’t holding an open tryout. Instead, the New England Patriots Cheerleaders held their annual auditions, the first step in building their 28-person squad for 2010 from a pool of more than 300 bright-eyed hopefuls that kicked, twirled and high-stepped in front of the judges.
Tiffany Melendez, 22, of Fall River, was one of the participants.“My mom found this audition and told me about it Thursday,” she said. “My mom printed out the form and told me, ‘You’re going.’
“I have a little bit of a dancing background. I started dancing when I was 17 and have been doing it ever since. It’s something that I love to do.”
Candidates performed various dance routines in front of the panel and were judged on dance ability, showmanship, overall appearance and level of physical fitness.
After Saturday’s audition, the field will be narrowed to approximately 30 semi-finalists, who will be invited back for final auditions on Saturday, March 6.
“I hope that I can make it pretty far, if not make the team,” Melendez said before heading in front of the judges. “If I don’t make it, at least it’s a great experience and I will get to figure out what the audition process is like since this is my first time. We’ll see how it goes.”
