ATTENTION ALL DANCERS!!!
Former, Back-up dancer to James Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ludacris, Jessica Simpson, My, Wayne Newton, Bobby Rush, Chicago Bulls Luvabull, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, Dallas Mavericks Dancer and more Miss Maya Hayes-Owner/Artistic Director is giving the opportunities of a Life Time to her own Performance Team The StarFire Heat Dancers of Texas Don’t miss the Flames to the Stars!!!!
Train in Pom, Hip-Hop, Jazz! Perform! Be on TV, Radio, Community and Charity events, NBA Games, Pro Soccer Games, Dance Conventions, Competitions, Art Shows, Photo Shoots, Fashion Shows, and Much much more!
We are seeking energetic, talented and hardworking aspiring Pro dancers in the NFL, NBA, AFL and more to join the only dance team in Texas that trains & develops dancer from all backgrounds and genres to accomplish their dreams and hopes of becoming a pro cheerleader! My company StarFire Productions, LLC has dedicated it’s 25 years of experience to educating and training dancers in many dance genres from around the world. This season, our Texas teams will have the chance of a lifetime to perform actual pro NBA, AFL, and Soccer games this 2009-2010 Performance Season! If you or someone you know would like to join our top notch junior dance team ages 7-15 years and senior dance team ages 16-35 years all interested ladies should send us your picture & resume to starfireproduction@gmail.com and reserve your space in our prep classes. We will have a interest meeting on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at our Premier studio location at 1609 West Hebron Parkway Suite #112 Carrollton, Texas! We are in the shopping center across from the Waffle House off Hwy 121.
Q&A
Q: What is involved?
A: 2-3 nights of rehearsals each week
A: Uniform fittings and Photo Shoot
A: Training in Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, Pom & SWAC
Q: What do I Bring?
A: Be prepared to dance
A: Bottled water
A: A 45sec-1min prepared dance in any style you choose (optional)
Q: When and where is the 1st performance?
A: October 31, 2009 – San Antonio Spurs NBA Team
Q: What is expected to be on the team?
A: At least 7- 35 years of age for junior & senior dance teams
A: A full team packet will given to you upon arrival
A: Under the age of 18 years Parental Consent (there are fees involved)
We are going to have an AWESOME Season! Glamour and Bling! JOIN NOW to experience the Spotlight StarFire Style!
More info will be given at Interest Meeting on Wednesday September 2, 2009 at 7:00pm. BE There!!
StarFire Productions, LLC
1609 West Hebron Parkway
Suite #112
Carrollton, Texas 75010
starfiredance.com
Email: starfireproduction@gmail.com
Phone: 214-872-0756
Alyssa Vachon, a three-year member of the Manchester Wolves Lady Wolf Pack dance team, has been chosen for the new arenafootball2 league Aaron’s Dream Team.
She will perform at the upcoming af2 ArenaCup 10 Championship game in Las Vegas.
Alyssa, a 22-year-old hair stylist from Sommersworth who has been dancing competitively since age 2, will be one of only 12 all-star Dream Team members. The dance and promotional team, a new addition to this year’s ArenaCup festivities, will be involved in a number of ArenaCup 10 activities, including performing during halftime of the championship game and making appearances throughout the weekend of events.
The championship game will be played on Saturday Aug. 22 in the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
“We’re very excited that Alyssa has been chosen for this honor and will be representing the Manchester Wolves at the ArenaCup festivities and on the field during half time,” said Stephanie Bike, Wolves general manager. “Alyssa has worked hard for this, and she has done a wonderful job representing the Wolves for the past three seasons. I’m sure she will also do a wonderful job in Las Vegas. The entire organization is very proud of her.”
In May, Alyssa was chosen from among hundreds of dance team members from across the professional football league to be one of 24 finalists for the honor. Throughout the final eight weeks of the regular season, af2 fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite team dancers from among the finalists. The top vote getter for each squad represents their team on the Aaron’s af2 Dream Team. More than 45,000 votes were registered on af2.com
“We’re very pleased that Aaron’s has partnered with the af2,” said af2 President Jerry Kurz. “We are equally excited about the Aaron’s Dream Team and how the addition of this special group will enhance our ArenaCup festivities.”
Ken Butler, COO of Aaron’s said, “It’s been an exciting season and we had great response in the ‘Vote for your favorite Aaron’s af2 Dream Team’ contest. We look forward to an equally responsive turnout for the 2009 ArenaCup Weekend festivities.”
Butler went on to encourage employees and voting participants alike to turn out or tune in for the event Aug. 20-22 and support their favorite dancer, the competing teams, and Aaron’s.
“This has been a wonderful partnership and it has been a great privilege to work with the af2,” Butler said.
[Alyssa at ManchesterWolves.com]
From the Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog:
The Bills hosted the Bears last weekend. It t was the 9th Annual Kid’s Day game which included a large dance performance in pregame by not only the Jills, but the Jr Jills as well, a large group of young ladies that the Jills have worked with a lot over the summer. In addition, the Kid’s Day game includes a small carnival of sorts in Lot C prior to the game, including appearances by the Buffalo Jills.
Alyssa, Kelly, Loren
New (to us) on Twitter:
Auditions Updates: (No more NBA Auditions this season)
NBA D-League Dance Teams
Austin Toros Capital City Dancers (Saturday, September 19th)
Idaho Stampede Spirit Dance Team (Friday, September 11th)
Iowa Voltage High Energy Dance Team (Saturday, August 29th)
Springfield (Mass) Armorettes (Saturday, September 19th)
Tulsa 66ers Dance Team (Saturday, August 29th)
Utah Flash Pinnacle Dancers (Saturday, August 29th)
NHL Ice Girls/Dance Teams/Promo Squads
Boston Bruins Ice Girls (Application Deadline, Thursday, September 3rd)
Carolina Hurricanes Storm Squad (Tuesday, September 8th)
Columbus Blue Jackets Power Patrol (Monday, August 24th)
Florida Panthers Ice Dancers (Saturday, August 22nd)
Tampa Bay Lightning Bolt Brigade (Saturday, August 29th)
NLL Dance Teams
Boston Blazers Sparks Dance Team (Sunday, September 27th)
Colorado Mammoth Wild Bunch (Friday, September 11th)
Edmonton Crush Dance Team (Saturday, August 29th)
Philadelphia Wings Angels Dance Team (Sunday, September 13th)
Rochester Knightingales (Saturday, September 19th)
Washington Stealth Dance Team (Saturday, September 12th)
Other Dance Teams
Florida Everblades Gator Girls (Sunday, August 30th)
Fort Worth Lady Avengers (Saturday, August 29th)
Houston Cardinals Red Diamonds Cheer & Dance Team (Saturday, August 29th)
Rockford IceHogs Fire & Dance Team (Thursday, September 10th)
San Antonio Roses (Saturday, August 22nd)
Tulsa Oilers Ice Girls (Saturday, August 22nd)
Casting for a new reality show. Perhaps of some interest to former Saintsations, Honeybees, or VooDoo Dolls:
Pink Sneakers Productions is looking for women 21+, living in the New Orleans area, ready to share their lives for a new reality casting in this one of a kind melting pot!
Are you full of personality and ready to give us a glimpse inside your world? Have you ever said to your friends we should have our own reality show? If you’re an energetic, attention grabber enjoying all the aspects of your spicy southern lifestyle, we want to hear from you!
From the French Quarter to the bayou, we’re looking for you, so please send recent photo(s), contact info and a short bio to casting@pinksneakers.net.
Quick hits:
At noon today Hawaiian native, singer and former Denver Nugget Dancer Kaui Beamer of MTV reality show Taquita & Kaui, and MTV’s hit series Making The Band was joined by sexy Hawaiian dancers and performers dressed in authentic in traditional skirts teaching thousands of New Yorkers in Times Square how to Hula dance on the 50th Anniversary of the Aloha State. The Dancers handed Leis to tons of Big Apple tourists and residents. Hawaii became the 50th State 50 years ago today, August 21, 1959.
The Daily Commercial reports that former Orlando Magic Dancer and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Deanna Clover has been hired as the Dance Team Coordinator for the new ABA Florida Thundercats. The Thundercats will play in Leesburg and their season will begin in December.
Deanna in Sports Illustrated
By Autumn Lee
Daily Telegram
An Adrian native’s dream of being a professional dancer for an NBA dance team became a reality on July 31.
Ashley Salazar, an Adrian High School graduate, was one of 21 dancers selected to become a member of the Charlotte Bobcats’ 2009-10 Lady Cats dance team.
Salazar, 24, who now lives in Charlotte, N.C., was one of about 125 women who tried out for the position, according to Michael Thompson, corporate communications director for the Charlotte Bobcats. That number was narrowed down to 60, then 39 and finally 21.
When Salazar found out she was one of the dancers chosen for the team, she said her heart dropped.
“I was in tears,” she said. “Everyone was hugging. It was just an adrenaline rush.”
At that moment, Salazar said she was ready to get on the basketball court right then and there to dance. It was probably the best experience she’s ever had in her life, she said.
Salazar started dancing when she was 3. She has studied several types of dance, including jazz, tap, hip hop and ballet.
While Salazar was in high school she became interested in sports because she wanted to experience high school life, she said. She played volleyball and basketball.
Salazar said she realized how much she missed dance so she started teaching at Encore Dance Studio in Adrian for a couple years before she left for college.
She attended Western Michigan University for three years, but ultimately decided she wanted to pursue her dance career.
“It took me a little while to get there, but I’m here,” she said.
Salazar’s infant son, Bryson Gregg, plays a key role in inspiring her to chase after her dreams. When she became pregnant with her son, she said she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to pursue her dream to be a professional dancer.
“After I had him, it was an eye opener,” she said. “No matter what the circumstances are, you can pursue your dreams. What better way to do that than lead by example.”
The 2009-10 Lady Cats will start practicing after Labor Day and will perform during two games each week.
The first home game at which Salazar will perform is on Oct. 30. On Dec. 22, the Bobcats are scheduled to play the Detroit Pistons in Charlotte.
Salazar said she plans to dance as a Lady Cat as long as she can. Salazar also has a part-time job, but her ultimate career choice would be to own her own dance school.
“I hope this will give me the experience and credibility to do so in Charlotte,” she said.
Salazar’s family and friends were excited and proud when they heard the news, she said.
“I was so happy to see her follow her dream,” said Salazar’s mother, Adrian resident Peggy Romano.
Romano said this could be the first step to many opportunities ahead.
“Her friends had no doubt that she would make it as a dancer,” Romano said. “There are a lot of people here who are proud of her.”
Salazar’s father, Adrian resident Sonny Salazar, said he is excited for her and is backing her in any way possible.
“This is her lifelong dream,” he said. “Someday she will have her own studio. I know she will.”
Ashley is one of four dancers up for an award for the 2009 best audition dance performance. Votes can be cast at Bobcats.com
Here’s your first look at the 2009-10 ECHL Charlotte Checkmates:
There are 20 ladies on this year’s squad who will cheer on the Checkers hockey team at Time-Warner Arena beginning in October.
A couple of photos from auditions:
On a related note, Checkmates and LadyCats Director Brandii McCoy tells us she had her baby last Friday! (08/07/09).
Her little future pro cheerleader decided that the best time to
come was one week AFTER LadyCats tryouts and one week BEFORE CheckMates. She sandwiched herself right smack in the middle of Brandii’s two biggest days of the summer.
Congratulations Brandii and Congratulations CheckMates!
Ultimate bachelor Antonio Sabato Jr. is looking for love—and VH1 captures every twist and turn of the battle for his heart in My Antonio.
Thirteen beautiful women travel to an exotic paradise in Hawaii, hoping to make a love connection with the General Hospital star, Calvin Klein underwear model and hunk extraordinaire. Who will win the heart of one of the most desired men on the planet? Find out on My Antonio.
My Antonio is a real-life soap opera, with romance, betrayal and a show-stopping plot twist: A woman from Antonio’s past will shock everyone when she shows up to compete for his love. And she’s not just any woman. She’s Antonio’s ex-wife! Now she’s determined to win him back—at any cost.
And there’s another lady causing trouble — Antonio’s momma. She arrives to help him make the most important decision of his life. But is anyone good enough for her number one son?
One of the 13 ladies hoping to win Antonio’s heart is former Oakland Raiderette Monique Williamson.
The show premiered this past Sunday, but you can watch the first episode online here.
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The Aaron’s af2 Dream Team will ascend upon Las Vegas during the 2009 ArenaCup Weekend (August 20-22) with numerous appearances and performances.
The special 12-member all-star dance and promotional team, an exciting new addition to this year’s ArenaCup festivities, will be involved in a number of ArenaCup10 activities including performing during halftime of the championship game and appearances throughout the weekend of events.
Throughout the final eight (8) weeks of the regular season, af2 fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite team dancers. The top vote getter for each squad represents their team on the Aaron’s af2 Dream Team. More than 45,000 votes were registered on af2.com earning the following dancers spots on the 2009 Aaron’s af2 Dream Team:
Shellie – Boise Burn Hot Shots
Katie – Green Bay Blizzard Dancers
Lacey – Iowa Barnstormers Storm Chasers
Alyssa – Manchester Wolves Lady Wolf Pack
Tanya – Milwaukee Iron Platinum Dance Team
Nicole – Peoria Pirates Black Pearls
McKenzy – Quad City Steamwheelers Deck Mates
Laura – Rio Grande Valley Dorados Dancers
Chantel – Spokane Shock Dance Team
Lee – Stockton Lightning Shockwave
Autumn – Tulsa Talons Cheerleaders
Amy – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Pony Express
“We’re very pleased that Aaron’s has partnered with the af2,” said af2 President Jerry Kurz. “We are equally excited about the Aaron’s Dream Team and how the addition of this special group will enhance our ArenaCup festivities.”
Ken Butler, COO of Aaron’s said, “It’s been an exciting season and we had great response in the ‘Vote for your favorite Aaron’s af2 Dream Team’ contest. We look forward to an equally responsive turnout for the 2009 Arena Cup Weekend festivities.” Butler went on to encourage employees and voting participants alike to turn out or tune in for the event August 20-22 and support their favorite dancer, the competing teams, and Aaron’s. “This has been a wonderful partnership and it has been a great privilege to work with the af2.”
Download a pdf of the flier here.
