On Thursday, March 12th Axe Maidens Lauren and Jaclyn made an appearance at the “Masters of Disasters” 16th annual Golf Tournament to support the American Red Cross. The event took place at Deerwood Country Club., Jacksonville, Florida.
The Axe Maidens welcomed over 100 participants and handed out promotional items in support of the upcoming Axemen season. The Axemen donated a package for the silent auction which included tickets, t-shirt, official rugby ball, hat, and more.
“It’s so important to participate in events such as the Masters of Disasters to help support charities such as the American Red Cross which does so much for the community and those in need. These organizations rely so heavily on our support so that they can continue to provide the services needed to help others. The Axe Maidens look forward to attending more events such as this one.” According to Axe Maidens Director, Darlene Clancy.
The Axe Maidens are looking forward to their 2009 auditions on March 28th. For audition information contact jaxaxemaidens@hotmail.com
Tami Krause (Mrs. Bloomington) was crowned Mrs. Minnesota International 2009 on March 15th in St. Cloud. Minnesota, where she competed with other “county/city” title holders from across the state. These women are recognized for their achievements as individuals and as a vital part of the family unit.
HER PLATFORM
“The HEART of the Matter!” Tami has been a volunteer speaker bureau with the American Heart Association since late 2004. She is also an advocate for the AHA and serves on the Go Red Education Committee. She is very excited to be assisting with the development of the AHA Ambassador program later this year.
She began research on heart health after her husband Aaron was diagnosed with a genetic heart condition called a bicuspid aorta. Tami discovered that the AHA offered programs, services and education in so many areas that were relevant to her life. Her husband is living a healthy lifestyle and doctors have said – so long as he is following the “heart healthy plan” they don’t anticipate any further monitoring of his condition until he reaches age 50.
With three young children, and as the Head Coach and Coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and Swarm Performance Team, she is working everyday in an industry where health and fitness are tremendously important. She knows first hand how rewarding it can be to take charge of your health, get educated on health topics, share your knowledge with others and to make it a family priority! It is her hope to inspire people to consider the “Heart of the Matter” and how it affects their and their families lives.
More at MrsMinnesota.com
You may remember that we’ve mentioned Tami Krause a time or two. Tami is a former Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader who went on to become the current Director of the cheerleaders.
Tami, Mrs. Bloomington International 2009 is now in the running to become Mrs. Minnesota International! (You can read more about her here.) One of the awards to be given out is the People’s Choice Award. The winner of that award is up to you. This is last minute notice, of course, but I encourage you to click here to vote for Tami and help her win that award. I do have to warn you ahead of time – voting isn’t free. But if you’re an MVC fan, this is a nifty way to show your support.
Opportunity to perform with one of the WNBA’s premiere dance teams during 2009 season
The Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad is seeking highly energetic, experienced male and female dancers to be part of the 2009 season, which runs from June through September. Auditions for the dance team will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 at US Airways Center. Finalists will move to the next round of auditions taking place on Saturday, April 4 at Tempe Marketplace.
Interested participants must be at least 18 years old and available for all Mercury 2009 home games.
Hip Hop Squad Coach, Weezy, will hold prep classes prior to auditions for contenders to familiarize themselves with the style and format of the tryouts. The clinics will be held at US Airways Center on March 9 and 11 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Clinic fees are $10 per session and are not mandatory.
For more information please visit phoenixmercury.com.
WHO: Mercury Hip Hop Squad
WHERE: US Airways Center 201 E. Jefferson St.
WHEN: Saturday, March 28 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Reader Joel was at the Chicago Slaughter home opener this past Friday night. And he sent us some photos. Unfortunately, the Slaughter Website isn’t updated, so we can’t match faces to names.
Reader Joel was at the Chicago Auto Show last month and ran into four of the Chicago Luvabulls.
Amye was a Conference Champion gymnast.
Angela is a former AFL Chicago Adrenaline Rush Dancer.
Second-year Luvabull Ashley is a professional model, aspiring actress and a personal trainer.
Kafi is a three-year veteran and also danced for Loyola University Chicago for three years.
Sasha likes to bestow the title of “Cool Chick” on deserving individuals. I’m not sure if I am comfortable calling anyone a “chick”, but one of the coolest people I’ve met while blogging is New Jersey Nets Entertainment Director Kimberlee Garris.
Kim is a Harvard Grad (BS in Cognitive Neuroscience), a dancer (Captain of the Harvard Dance Team and a two-time Knicks City Dancer) and in charge of the 80 or so entertainers at the Nets Games. The Dazzling Nets Dancers, the stunting Team Hype, the energetic Nets Kids, the Nets Mascot Sly, and more are all her responsibility.
So it was very cool of Kimberlee to arrange for me to get a pass to the March 1st Nets game. It was also Sly’s birthday, so Mascots from around the NBA came to help celebrate (and dunk). But even with that bit of madness going on, Kim made sure I was in the right place to get the best photos.
I had an Entertainment Pass, so I could shoot the performers, but not the game action, which was fine by me. But it meant I had to stay in the tunnel until it was time for performers hit the court. As the lined up I would kneel in front of the dancers (so as not to block the view of any fans). And as soon as the whistle blew, I’d race on to the court, trying to avoid the video camera guys their cables and the players (they are huge). I also didn’t want to trip and go face first on the floor in front of 15,00 fans. Fortunately, there were no incidents.
The next time I do a Wings Angels post, I’ll tell the story of how I almost was stuck out on the lacrosse field (court?) during play.
Let’s see some photos!
There are 16 Nets dancers, but there is a rotation system in place and only 12 perform at each game. But we will see a 13th dancer a little later.
Nets Entertainers all in a circle before the game. That’s Kimberlee on the far right with the headset.
Nets Dancers rehearsing before the game
Team Hype
Deb is the new coach of the Nets Dancers and is a former Nets Dancer herself. Prior to this season Kimberlee coached the team in addition to all her other responsibilities.
Jaclyn is four-year veteran of the Nets Dancers and has a BA in Journalism from rutgers. While she’s not dancing, she doesn’t have the night off. Tonight she’s wokring as ‘Jac of All Nets’ a web show, that she’s co-producing. Check out her show here.
This was quite a production/performance with dancers dancing and tumblers tumbling.
Getting ready to perform to a re-mix of Beat It. Notice the dancers are wearing just one glove.
At halftime the mascots were dunking. Here’s Grizz, the Memphis Mascot flying high.
Performances are scheduled to take place at certain time outs. One was scheduled for the first time out with 3 or less minutes to go in the first half. The problem was there were no stoppages of play! The clock counted all the way down to 54 seconds before a whistle. So what happens if there’s is no stoppage? Kim says it has never happened, but if it did, they’d just go on at the next timeout in the following quarter.
What keeps the Dancers and the rest powered through game day? Gatorade
If the game goes into the overtime, the Dancers have on additional performance at the end of regulation. Here they are rehearsing the routine in the tunnel.
More photos here.
This past weekend tryouts for the 2009-10 Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders got under way, and our good friend a href=”http://www.angelfire.com/nj/nflcheer” target=”_blank”Pro Bowl Dan/A was there and sent us a few photos.br /br /br /centerimg src=”http://procheerleaderblog.com/blog/images/2009/Mar/ravenstryouts4.jpg” alt=”Ravens Cheerleaders”br /Ravens Cheerleaders Brain Trustbr /br /br /img src=”http://procheerleaderblog.com/blog/images/2009/Mar/ravenstryouts1.jpg” alt=”Ravens Cheerleaders”br /br /br /img src=”http://procheerleaderblog.com/blog/images/2009/Mar/ravenstryouts3.jpg” alt=”Ravens Cheerleaders”br /Lesliebr /br /br /img src=”http://procheerleaderblog.com/blog/images/2009/Mar/ravenstryouts2.jpg” alt=”Ravens Cheerleaders”br /br /br /img src=”http://procheerleaderblog.com/blog/images/2009/Mar/ravenstryouts5.jpg” alt=”Ravens Cheerleaders”br /br /br /img src=”http://procheerleaderblog.com/blog/images/2009/Mar/ravenstryouts6.jpg” alt=”Ravens Cheerleaders”br /Don’t forget the stunters!/centerbr /br /See more photos from the tryouts at a href=”http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Media/Photo_Landing.aspx?q=Cheerleader+Tryouts” target=”_blank”BaltimoreRavens.com/A
The Rock River Raptors opened the CIFL season with a disappointing loss to visiting Wisconsin Wolfpack, but the debut of the dance team, The Dynomites, did not disappoint at all.
Andrea
Ashley
Danyel
Kara
Dynomites with Director Tricia Keating of Pro Dancer’s Edge.
[Rock River Raptors Dynomites]
People Magazine reports:
Jilted by Jason Mesnick on the season finale of The Bachelor, Melissa Rycroft will rebound nicely — on Dancing With the Stars, PEOPLE has learned.
Rycroft, 25, is to fill the slot vacated by Access Hollywood host Nancy O’Dell, who had to withdraw from the competition on March 5 due to a knee injury. According to a source close to the production, the Dallas beauty, who has had only days to rehearse, is expected to perform live on Dancing’s Monday premiere.
Melissa is the third former Pro Cheerleader/Dancer to appear on Dancing with the Stars. Former Miami Heat Dancer Trista Rehn-Sutter was the first contestant eliminated in the show’s premiere season, while former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader Stacy Keibler finished in third in the show’s second season.
