Here’s your opportunity to cast your vote for the 2009-10 Suns Dancers.
And when you vote you’ll will be entered into a drawing for a pair of courtside seats to a 2009-10 Suns home game. Voting will conclude on Monday, August 24 at 5 p.m. Fan voting will be taken into consideration when determining this year’s Suns Dancers.
For the first time, audition finalists will also participate in a week-long training camp to get a glimpse into life as a Suns Dancer, coinciding with the week-long fan vote.
Following the conclusion of fan voting, the Suns will offer fans a behind-the-scenes look into Suns Dancers auditions on the KUTP My45 exclusive special, “Making of the Suns Dancers.” The show will air on Tuesday, August 25 at 9:30 p.m.
The half-hour feature will include interviews with potential team members and a glimpse into the commitment required to being a part of one of the best dance teams in the NBA.
Cast your vote here.
Reader Josh was also at the Redskins Cheerleaders Calendar Release Part last month, and he sent us a few of the great photos he took.
Amanda shows of her calendar page.
Line Captain Heather
Ashley A.
A big thanks to Josh for sharing!
[Washington Redskins Cheerleaders]
AFL (The Arena Football League) was played in big cities (New York, Chicago, LA) and had big owners (Bon Jovi, John Elway, Jerry Jones). They didn’t play this year and may never play again.
af2 (that’s right it’s lower case) is the minor league of the AFL, and is played in smaller cities like Manchester, NH, Tulsa and Stockton CA.
The af2 is playing this season and the Conference Championships were last Saturday.
The Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers Dance Team, The Pony Express
The American Conference Championship was played in Wilkes-Barre, and the WBS Pioneers hosted the Green Bay Blizzard.
The Pony Express celebrate.
I won’t keep you in suspense. The Pioneers defeated the Blizzard 72-67.
This is the last game for the Pony Express, who won’t be traveling to Las Vegas for ArenaCup X this Saturday. So the girls got a little silly near the end.
Andrea graduated from Elizabethtown University with degrees in Education and Math. Last year she taught high school math, but this upcoming school year she’ll be teaching elementary school.
While the Pony Express isn’t going to Vegas, Amy is. Fans voted her to the ArenaCup X Dream Team. She leaves on Thursday.
Wilkes-Barre Scranton take on the Spokane Shock on Saturday. Kickoff is 10:00pm EDT.
The Washington Stealth have announced that Sheena Shive has been hired as the Director of the Stealth Bombshells, the dance team for the National Lacrosse League franchise. Shive brings with her a wealth of dance and choreography experience, including multiple seasons with the Seattle Supersonics.
Shive is currently the Dance Troupe Manager and Choreographer for the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, a position she has held since 2005. She spent three seasons as a member of the Supersonics Dance Team, where she was honored as one of six dancers to represent the NBA in Tokyo, Japan during the NBA Madness Tour.
Aside from her experience as a professional dancer and choreographer, Shive spent five years as a hip-hop and jazz dance instructor for The Performance Place and is in her third year as a choreographer and judge for High School Competition Routines. She was the choreographer for the Redmond High School Dance Team that finished sixth in Washington State last year. She also spent the 2007-08 Seahawks season as a Gameday Live host for FOX Q-13 in Seattle.
Shive grew up in Gig Harbor, Wash., and understands the impact a new professional sports franchise can have on the local community. “Having the Stealth here is an incredible opportunity for the greater Seattle area and its dancers,” said the Peninsula High School and Seattle University graduate. “I look forward to us being a presence in the community. I’m really excited to be a part of a new organization in our area.”
Shive’s new position as the Stealth Bombshells Director will begin immediately, with the auditions for the dance team taking place on September 12 at the Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center. Registration will start at 9am with auditions taking place from 10am to 4pm. For more information on the Stealth Bombshells tryouts, go to www.stealthlax.com or email Sheena Shive at sshive@stealthlax.com.
Back in June the South Jersey town of Pitman held its Community Appreciation Day. Lots of food, fund and entertainment were the order of the day. Loyal reader Mike was there and sent us a few photos.
Sixers Dancers do the hula
Phillies Ball Girls
Sixers Dancers Chenell and Lauren
[Philadelphia Phillies Ball Girls]
The latest from Carolina Correspondent Rick:
Saturday was the Panther’s annual Fanfest at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers had all five Topcats squads outside the stadium meeting fans, signing autographs and having their pictures taken. Megan and Stacey also helped hand out awards for the 5K race that morning. I participated in the 5K, but wasn’t quite good enough to get an award (though I finished 37th out of 1,275 people!) Stacey may be the first cheerleader to pull off the Charlotte Trifecta. She has been a member of the Checkmates, Ladycats and now the Topcats!
Stacey
There are again lots of rookies on this year’s squad, which I’m sure attests to the ulta-competitive nature of the auditions. I also spoke with Tara about her two week trip to Hawaii earlier this year as the TopCats probowl representative. She said it was an amazing experience. Everyone is excited about another year of TopCats cheering and even some Panthers football as well.
Tara, DeAnna, Katie
Pro Bowl Dan made his annual trip to Bengals training camp in Georgetown, Kentucky this past weekend. And he sent us a few of his Ben-Gal photos.
2008 Pro Bowl Ben-Gal Aisha
In the latest edition of On The Flipside is in the studio with the “Slam Girls.” This girl group is all about pro sports, singing the praises of their favorite sports teams and stars…namely the NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve got a “Kobeliscious” style…that’s a song dedicated to Kobe Bryant and have a tune for Tiger Woods too! One of the group members also shares who she hopes will be the subject of an upcoming track …Miami HEAT star Dwyane Wade. Finally, in the Sideline Distraction, we break the ice with NHL Florida Panthers Ice Dancer Judy, and get her behind the scenes insight into the team’s sexy swimsuit calendar shoot!
The Rockford IceHogs Fire & Ice Girls professional cheer and promotion team are holding three clinics and auditions for interested candidates for the 2009-10 team.
The Fire & Ice Girls, presented by Amp Energy, High Maintenance Salon & Spa, Peak Fitness, Speedway Auto Mall and Tanhiti Sun Spa, appear at all 40 IceHogs home games, community appearances and other special events on behalf of the Rockford IceHogs.
The three upcoming clinics will cover dance, ice skating, promotions and audition tips. Attendants must be 18 years old to participate. No experience is necessary and the clinics are designed to help teach attendants what they will need to know for the upcoming season. Although attendance at the clinics is not mandatory to audition, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend.
To register ahead of the session, e-mail contact information to promoteam@icehogs.com. Walk-ins will also be welcome. The dates for the four sessions are as follows:
CLINIC #1: Thursday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. at Riverview Ice House (That’s tonight!)
CLINIC #2: Thursday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. at Riverview Ice House
CLINIC #3: Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. at Riverview Ice House
AUDITIONS: Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at Riverview Ice House
For more information, contact Team Director Jill Karsten at promoteam@icehogs.com or (815) 847-6379.
Congratulations to the new squad!
(back row) Choreographer Raquel Garicia, Veronica, Maylene, Heather, Sterling, Vanessa, Sarah, Karin, Melissa, Jessica-Marie
(front row) Torie, Andrea, Ashley, Tina, Jessi, Shaeley and Ally
Maylene and Veronica were members of the Austin Toros Capital City Dancers last season.
Photos and Video from the auditions here.
