Kelly and Courteney
The 2009-10 Philadelphia KiXX Dance Team were unveiled Tuesday night at Chickie’s & Pete’s Play 2 in South Philadelphia.
Fans were treated to two dance performances, and a chance to mingle with the dancers and collect their autographs.
The new look KiXX Dance Team uniforms are by Kelle Company.
Dance Team Director Jillian Gonzales does a little directing.
I also ran into some alumni and former dancers from other teams:
Former KiXX Dance Team members Gillian and Ashley
Former KiXX Dance Team member Stephany is now a part of the 950 ESPN Dancing Dolls.
Former Philadelphia Soulmates Almaris and Courtney. Courtney’s a nursing student at Thomas Jefferson University. And what’s new with Almaris?
Almaris got married back on October 3rd! Congratulations Alamaris and Matthew!
Dance Team with Chickie’s & Pete’s owner Pete Ciarrocchi and SocceRoo!
This week the Washington Wizard Girls are featured at Maxim.com. See the dancers in their uniform shots and photos form their swimsuit calendar.
And just a reminder to check out the latest edition of On The Flipside featuring the Wizard Girls Calendar Release Party and Q&A with WG Marina.
[Wizard Girls On The Flipside]
During halftime of Sunday’s Redskins-Raiders game, eight-year veteran Cole was announced as Raiderette of the Year and the squad’s 2010 Pro Bowl Rep.
Cole is employed with a well-known cosmetics company as a regional sales executive for the Northern California region. She plans to create her own line of cosmetics in the future
The summer’s most popular TV show is back for its fifth season, and there looking for acts. AGT auditions have begun and will continue through the Spring of 2010.
Last year the Dallas Desperados Dancers made it all the way to the Final 40.
The talent scouts are also looking for singers.
Can’t make to a live audition? You can always upload a video performance.
[Amercia’s Got Talent Auditions]
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader Brooke Newton is now an actress living in LA. Yesterday, she tweeted that she landed a role on CBS’s How I Met Your Mother.
Washington Redskins Cheerleader Heather has been a good friend of the blog for as long as we’ve been around, so we’re really excited to announce that was she was voted by her fellow teammates to represent the Redskins Cheerleaders at the 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami.
2006 Auditions
Heather at FedEx Field in 2008
Heather is a 6-year veteran and second-year captain on the team. After graduating from George Mason University with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Dance, she went on to cheer for the NBA’s Washington Wizards for two seasons.
Heather at FedEx Field in 2009
She works as a consultant and engineer for the Department of Defense.
The Bud Light Friday Eagles Party headed to Delaware last week. The Party was held at Grotto’s Pizza on Main Street in Newark. (Lots of UD students in attendance)
Tracey and Michelle
Tracey
Michelle
There was a bonus second party held Sunday night during the Eagles Giants game. The party was on the top level of “The Pier” the upscale shopping complex on the boardwalk in Atlantic City.
I played poker before the party and lost $45, but my friend Josh had a profitable night and won over $300.
Tiffany and Jessica
Jessica
Tiffany
And here are a few bonus photos courtesy of Reader Mike when the Eagles Cheerleaders were at the Travel Expo in Oaks, PA a couple of weeks ago.
Stephanie S and Tracey
Stephanie S
Tracey
Jessica
Jessica and Ayva
[Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders]
(Missed this when it was first posted last week)
By Steve Mazzucchi
Esquire
Another week, another victory for the now 12-0 Colts. But this one was special, as it came against a division rival riding its own five-game win streak, and helped the Indy franchise tie both the Patriots record of 21 consecutive regular-season wins and the 49ers mark of 113 wins in a decade. And unlike in their last few contests, the Colts didn’t need any late rally or controversial 4th-and-2 call to remain unblemished.
Instead, Peyton Manning and Co. shot out to a 24-10 halftime lead, then milked the clock — while stopping Tennessee on three different fourth-down go-for-its — to salt away a 27-17 win. Which hardly surprised Colts cheerleader Crystal, an Indiana native who grew up watching games with her grandma. “She’s the diehard woman football fan in the family,” explains Crystal. “She loves talking football with the guys.” Despite our best efforts, this communications company account manager, aerobics instructor, and fan of New Age guru Don Miguel Ruiz refused to promise a wire-to-wire undefeated season. She promised Super Sunday instead.
ESQUIRE: Tennessee had been red-hot, while the Colts survived some November nail-biters. Were you concerned the Titans might end the streak?
CRYSTAL: Concerned, no. They have weapons just like we do — Chris Johnson, Vince Young, Nick Harper, whom they got from us — but I’m always confident. We have Peyton Manning, a great offensive line, and a great defense. Lately it seems our motto is, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” Today we took control early, but just like with our offense, you blink and Chris Johnson has broken five tackles and is in the end zone. So you don’t really relax until there are ten seconds left.
ESQ: With Jim Caldwell taking over as coach, and seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Marvin Harrison gone, did you have any doubts how the season might go?
C: I didn’t. Coach Caldwell worked with Coach Dungy for years. He learned everything Dungy was doing, then he implemented the same techniques, plus his own style. I might have felt differently if they had brought in someone who hadn’t been in the organization. As far as Marvin Harrison, I’d never second-guess the front office. And our young receivers, Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon, are doing great.
ESQ: Are you surprised it’s gone this well?
C: No. For the last several seasons, we’ve had twelve to fifteen wins, we’ve won the Super Bowl. Being undefeated this far along, it’s a bit scary when someone’s always looking to knock that block off. Just us and the Saints now — eek! The rookie cheerleaders are on cloud nine. They’re like, “It’s so exciting to cheer for a team that wins!” We veterans are more like, “Been there, done that. It’s great, but we gotta get to the Super Bowl.”
ESQ: Do you think it might help to lose at some point, to take the pressure off?
C: No one’s saying, “Let’s lose one to get the edge off,” but if that’s what happens… going undefeated is not necessarily our goal. Our goals are the AFC South championship, a bye, home-field advantage, and then the Super Bowl. It’s great to be undefeated, but if you’re out in the first round of the playoffs, not so much.
ESQ: Is Manning as funny as he seems in those MasterCard and Sony commercials?
C: I’ve only talked to Peyton a few times, but every time I have he’s been pretty funny. His Saturday Night Live skits were hilarious. It shows you his human side, not just the guy changing plays at the line of scrimmage and crushing you. A double guest appearance with Justin Timberlake on SNL? That would be good.
ESQ: Can you imagine a tougher job than taking over at QB when he retires?
C: No! Those are definitely large shoes to fill. But every football club goes through that every so many years. Anytime you are following up a future Hall-of-Famer, that’s a lot to live up to. I’m glad it’s not me. I have no laser-rocket arm.
ESQ: We hear The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is your favorite book.
C: It’s very simple. It’s four agreements you make with yourself: be impeccable with your word, don’t make assumptions, don’t take anything personally, and always do your best. If you think about that, you realize, “Hey, I can get through life with these!” It brings everything back to the center.
ESQ: The expectation is the Colts will rest players the last one or two games. But if they’re on the verge of 16-0, will we really see Jim Sorgi at QB against the Bills?
C: I know Peyton is very big on starting. I think he has started every game of his career, even if Sorgi comes in later. From previous history, that’s what we’ll do. But we have a new coach, so you never know.
ESQ: What’s the story with those leather chaps the Colts cheerleaders wear?
C: We have numerous uniforms — skirts, ones for special halftime shows, a velour Christmas one, probably seven total — but the chaps are a staple. They’re a fan favorite!
ESQ: So are you and your chaps thinking Super Bowl?
C: I completely believe we’ll make it to the big game again this year. Our offense is definitely gelling. On defense we have Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis, Clint Session, Kelvin Hayden — as long as they don’t get hurt… well, even if they do, nah, we’re going! It’s in Miami again, like the last time we went. I definitely want to be there.
The Professional Cheerleaders Alumni, comprised of former Professional NFL Cheerleaders, are launching the Third Annual Audition Prep Class to prepare ladies (17 & over) interested in auditioning for professional or semi-professional cheerleading or dance teams. Many pro teams in Jacksonville begin holding auditions as early as February for the 2010 season, and these NFL Alumni are offering their experience and advice to help make the cut.
Training classes are held twice a week from January through March at Bailey’s Powerhouse Gym on San Jose in Jacksonville. Bailey’s has partnered with Professional Cheerleaders Alumni (PCA) again as their official gym, offering the use of their state-of-the-art facilities for classes. PCA, in turn, is offering this class free to Bailey’s members.
The Audition Prep Classes will include techniques needed for auditions such as turns, kicks, and basic dance steps. Darlene Clancy, Director of the Audition Prep Classes says “Our classes offer an inside edge that only alumni of professional teams can give. We have an exciting program lined up, including hair and make-up consultants to show the ladies how to apply and select colors which will compliment their skin tones. A trainer from Bailey’s will discuss the importance of exercise and nutrition. During each class our alumni members will offer feedback, answer questions, and teach choreography.”
The President of Professional Cheerleaders Alumni, Kristin Doakes, says “In the past two years over 100 participants have taken our Audition Prep Classes. It has become a mentoring program for me and our alumni members who volunteer, giving participants one-on-one advice about auditions, what to expect, and how to make a positive first impression. It’s an honored opportunity to watch them transform and grow, especially their confidence. Past participants have said that even if they didn’t make the team they are auditioning for, they have grown from the experience we teach in classes.”
For more information, or to register for the Audition Prep Class, go to www.ProCheerleadersAlumni.com.
