Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Inaugural Maine Red Claws Dance Team! This prestigious group of women will uphold a high quality dance performance and community involvement. During the audition process, the applicants will be judged on poise, dance ability, crowd appeal, showmanship, personality and individual applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be 18 years of age by November 1, 2009
* Must have a reliable means of transportation.
* Must have flexible schedules for rehearsals 3-4 times a week, 24+ home games and personal appearances/promotions during the 2009-10 season.
OPEN AUDITION:
* Date: June 6, 2009
* Timing: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
* Auditions will begin at 8:30 a.m.
* **Please arrive early the day of tryouts. No one will be permitted in once the tryouts begin.
Location: Portland Expo Building (Home of the Maine Red Claws)
PLEASE NOTE: To ensure a professional and relaxed atmosphere for all participants, auditions will be closed. Guests, family and friends will not be allowed to attend.
AUDITION ATTIRE:
A two-piece outfit with flesh-colored tights/hosiery is mandatory. A two-piece outfit consists of any top that shows your midriff (sports bra, halter-top, etc.) and bottoms (briefs or hot shorts). This helps to standardize and minimize the possibility of an unfair advantage based on individual attire. Jazz shoes, dance shoes or athletic shoes (minimal tread and non-marking soles) are also mandatory. Please wear full game day hair and make-up.
APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Step 1: Please apply online so we have your information in our database
Step 2: All interested applicants should fill out an application and release forms (links are below). Please mail or fax release form, photo and $25 pre-registration fee to: Maine Red Claws, Attn: Dance Team Auditions, PO Box 15180, Portland, ME 04112…..or drop off at our office…..413 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101. Make sure to include….
* A copy of your driver’s license
* Provide a 5×7 or larger photo. (The photo enables judges to put a face with the application. Photo is required and will not be returned.)
* Include $25.00 registration fee.
* Forms of payment include: Cash, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, money order or cashiers check. If sending a check, make payable to Maine Basketball LLC.
* Release forms
Please Note: Forms must be received at the above address no later than June 1, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. All applications received after this date or the day of the audition will be subject to a $30 registration fee.
NFL Cheerleaders Auditions are underway or completed for everyone (except the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, May 23rd), so it’s time to look head to the NBA. I spent the morning compiling this list:
Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers (Sunday, June 7th)
Boston Celtics Dancers (Saturday, June 27th)
Charlotte LadyCats (TBA)
Chicago Luvabulls (Saturday, August 1st)
Cleveland Cavalier Girls (Saturday, July 18th)
Dallas Mavericks Dancers (TBA)
Denver Nuggets Dancers (Saturday, July 18th)
Detroit Automotion (Tuesday, July 21st)
Golden State Warrior Girls (TBA)
Houston Rockets Power Dancers (Saturday, July 11th)
Indiana Pacemates (Monday, July 13th)
Los Angeles Clippers Spririt (Saturday, July 25th)
(LA) Laker Girls (Saturday, July 18th)
Memphis Grizz Girls (TBA – Early August)
Miami Heat Dancers (TBA)
Milwaukee Energee! (TBA)
Minnesota Timberwolves Dance Team (TBA – July)
(NY) Knicks City Dancers (Sunday, June 28th)
New Jersey Nets Dancers (TBA)
New Orleans Honeybees (Saturday, July 11th)
Oklahoma City Thunder Girls (TBA)
Orlando Magic Dancers (TBA)
Philadelphia Sixers Dancers (TBA)
Phoenix Suns Dancers (TBA)
Portland BlazerDancers (TBA)
Sacramento Kings Dance Team (TBA)
San Antonio Silver Dancers (TBA)
Toronto Raptors Dance Pak (TBA)
Utah Jazz Dancers (Saturday, August 1st)
Washington Wizard Girls (Saturday, May 30th)
You should definitely visit the website of the team(s) you are interested in. It seems that almost everyone is offering some sort of prep class this year.
I can’t speak to any individual team’s prep class, but I will say I’ve been to a lot of auditions in the 5 years, I’ve been doing this blog. And it’s pretty easy to see who’s prepared and who’s not.
So consider taking a prep class. Auditions have never been more competitive, so you’ll want to give yourself every possible advantage.
The semi-final round of the 2009-10 Jets Flight Crew Auditions was Sunday on the campus of Farleigh Dickinson University.
Jets Flight Crew Director Denise Garvey congratulates the semi-finalists on making it to this round.
Denise also taught the choreography on Sunday.
Hopefuls also learned a kick-line routine.
Jessica is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She came ease when she was awarded a full scholarship to Pace University where she is a Musical Theater major.
Dancers also showed off their splits.
Michelle was on the Pom squad at Towson University. She graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and now works for the US Marshall’s Service in their Asset Forfeiture Division.
Michelle had to leave before cuts were announced. She had a surprise (not much a surprise now) bridal shower to attend. Michelle made it to finals anyway.
Almost everyone I talk to at auditions agrees: “Waiting is the worst part.” Here’s one way to pass the time.
Jessica and Alyssa are ecstatic on making it to Finals.
Lining up to schedule an interview. The Jets are conducting business-style interviews with the dancers this week.
The Semi-finalists will compete this Saturday with 2008-09 members of the Flight Crew for a post on the new squad. Finals are not open to the public, but I hope to be there and get a few photos.
[Auditions Photos at Jets.com]
[Flight Crew Auditions: Round One]
Congratulations to a few friends of the blog, who made the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders
Cheryl from the Philadelphia Soulmates
Erika also from the Philadelphia Soulmates
Amanda from the Baltimore Blast Cheerleaders
See who else made the squad here.
Aubrey Aquino is back with another edition of On the Flipside and this time she’s got a feature on Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader Angie.
The Buffalo Pro Cheer Blog was at the Buffalo Bandits playoff game this past Saturday, and Phil has all the photos and video of the Bandettes.
Graduated from your high school or college dance company, but still want to dance and perform?
Auditioning for a professional company / dance / cheer team and need additional performance experience?
SunDanz is a local dance company that will provide you with performance opportunities in the Tri-County area. We are looking for dancers, 16 – Adult, to join us for the upcoming season.
• Learn hip hop, jazz and pop-style dance choreography
• Entertain guests at local festivals and events in the Tri-County area
• Perform in stage-shows and other civic and artistic venues
• Develop choreography that will be used in our shows
• Meet and join others who share your love of dancing and performing
Where: Dancer’s Gallery, 18231 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
When: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009, 4:15 pm
More information: Call Jeanne at 954.599.8755
The Ferguson Athletic Courts on the campus of Farleigh Dickinson University were the scene of the first two rounds of the 2009-10 New York Jets Flight Crew Auditions this past weekend.
Over 150 young ladies turned out for auditions. The vast majority were from the tri-state area, but there were a few hopefuls who came across the country and even overseas.
Ayae is from Osaka, Japan. Last season she cheered for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Julie is originally from Spain and danced for the af2 Norfolk Knighthawks.
Edwina is originally from Nigeria and came to the US when she was eight. She has danced for the af2 Albany Conquest and the CBA Albany Poltroons. She works in publishing.
You might think that having dancers from 4 continents at an audition is a record. As best I can tell it ties a record. For the at least the last three years the Redskins Cheerleaders have had squad members from Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Does anyone know of a team (or an audition) with ladies from 5 continents?
Nicole, Jessica and Alyssa. Nicole was a Philadelphia Soulmate. Jessica and Alyssa were members of the New York Titans Dance Team, The Sirens.
You may remember Jeanine and Michelle from the NY Dragons Dance Team. Jeanine was also a dancer for the Sacramento Kings. She made both of these audition outfits.
Here’s the very cool Denise Garvey, the Jets Flight Crew Director. Denise has taken the squad from 10 ladies waving flags on the field and built a full-fledged NFL Cheerleading team. Last season the Flight Crew made their first military tour and appeared in Maxim. This season there will be a “Making of the squad” tv feature and possibly a calendar as well.
Denise is a former NJ Nets Dancer, Knicks City Dancer and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. In Dallas her director was Kelli Finglass. Denise says she considers Kelli much more than her director, but a mentor as well.
The reflections from the court produced some interesting effects for some photos.
Waiting her turn
Julie is a Civil Engineer and originally from North Carolina. She has her BSCE from UNC-Charlotte where she was on the university dance team.
Check out Casey’s Jets-green nail polish.
For the first round, candidates performed free-style for 90 seconds for the judges, and when they say free-style, anything goes.
A brief moment of levity among the tense auditions: there are two “Number 64s.”
Dana was Captain of the Lehigh University Dance Team where she will graduate this spring with a BS in Behavioral Neuroscience.
Deonna brought her poms.
Dancers eagerly await to hear their numbers called. In the end 73 dancers survived the first round cuts and were invited back for Sunday’s semi-final competition.
[Flight Crew Auditions Photos at Jets.com]
Photos from semi-finals are coming soon!
On April 18, 2009 a group of 27 girls turned out to ICE Nightclub in King of Prussia for the first ever Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team auditions.
The open call brought dancers from area colleges — Drexel University, University of the Arts and Saint Joseph’s University — along with dancers with professional backgrounds in fields ranging from secondary education to sales and marketing.
The 6-hour day began with a warm-up where contestants were evaluated on basic technical dance movement. Then the girls learned a brief dance routine, choreographed by Cassie Russo, which they performed in groups of two in front of a panel of judges. Judges included Ryan McGough, CEO of the Philadelphia Fight, Peter Ilfield, Chairman/Coach, and Brad Kielinski, Executive Board Member. Two Fight Team sponsors were also in attendance.
Fourteen finalists were selected to go through interviews with the judging panel. Along with outstanding performance ability, the judges were looking for girls who exuded showmanship and professionalism — the total package. From the 14 finalists, 11 girls were chosen to represent the Philadelphia Fight as Vixens for the dance team’s inaugural season.
During the 2009 Fight season, the Vixens Dance Team will be at all Fight homes games where they will perform pre-game and during half-time, and interact with fans. The girls will also be present at Fight events and represent the Fight at appearances throughout the Philadelphia community.
The Vixens Dance Team was formed in March 2009, founded and co-directed by Cassie Russo and Emily Czerniakowski.
Affiliated with the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League Team based in Conshohocken, PA, the Vixens’ mission is to enhance the Fight Rugby League experience, on and off the field, in conjunction with the support of the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia and the American National Rugby League in general.
Special thanks to ICE Nightclub and General Manager Frank Wilson for providing an outstanding location to host our auditions. The Fight thank Marvin Dangerfield Photography for spending the day with the girls and taking some great shots.
We also want to recognize Conshohocken Health and Fitness, the official health club of the Vixens Dance Team.
[Vixens Auditions Photos]
[Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team]
by Rachel Swick
Press And Journal
4/29/2009
Two Middletown Area High School graduates have used their cheerleading experience with the Raiders to move on and cheer on a professional level.
Mia Lowry, a 2004 graduate, and Emily Smith, a 2005 graduate, both cheer for the Harrisburg Stampede, the local team for the American Indoor Professional Football Association.
“I have taken and enjoyed many memories from high school and have been able to continue an involved lifestyle with my friends and community,” said Lowry, 23, who was never a cheerleader for the school. “I was a ballet, jazz and tap dancer since the age of 4 and obviously still dance frequently to this day. I have always had a passion and love for dance.”
Lowry joined the Stampede cheerleaders to continue her love of performing and also to network.
“The Harrisburg Stampede plays out of the Farm Show and it is an inexpensive way to spend a Saturday night with friends and family, enjoying local sports and entertainment,” said Lowry. “Our games are fast-paced and lots of fun.”
Lowry works for the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania as a front office supervisor and lives in Harrisburg. She plans to return to school to get a degree as a natural/holistic health practitioner.
Joining Lowry on the Stampede cheer squad is Emily Smith, another MAHS graduate.
Smith grew up in Middletown and still lives here.
“My favorite memory of high school was being able to be on the sidelines as a varsity cheerleader,” said Smith, 21. “I remember going to football games on Friday nights with my grandfather and watching the cheerleaders perform. This always made me want to work really hard, so that one day he would be standing there watching me, instead of us watching them. Making the varsity team in high school was one of the best days in my high school memories.”
Smith cheered for four years in high school, then gave it up for nearly two years after graduation.
“Then I decided I couldn’t live without it anymore,” said Smith, who decided to join the Piranha Frenzy cheerleading team in 2007.
The Piranhas are the Central Penn semiprofessional football team in the North American Football League.
Smith was later approached about cheering for the Stampede and she decided to go for it.
She now cheers for both teams, and coaches middle school cheerleaders.
“This year I will be coaching a competitive team of middle school girls for Central Dauphin Youth Association,” said Smith.
She currently attends Harrisburg Area Community College and works with autistic children at an elementary school in the Central Dauphin School District.
She plans to continue her education to receive a teaching degree.
Both girls enjoy helping their communities and giving back.
