The Felions are the dance team of the British Colombia Lions (Canadian Football League.) This team has been working hard to put together their annual calendar for Lions fans. This year’s calendar is going to be a little different. Instead of making a swimsuit calendar, they’re mixing it up. Some of the dancers will be in swimwear, while others will be in lingerie, other costumes, and even body paint. Click here to watch!

This year’s auditions for the Detroit Pride Cheerleaders started on March 31. The judges have done the first part. They’ve narrowed the pool of candidates down to 35, 14 (potential) veterans and 21 (aspiring) rookies. Now it’s your turn to have a say. Click here to view the ladies in the running and vote for your favorites by “liking” them. (Facebook account required.) The finalist with the most votes is guaranteed a spot on the team.

Yo – Detroit Lions, get with the program and make this official!

This week, Sports Illustrated has photos from just about every team that has Ice Girls: the Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Storm, Blackhawks, Bluejackets, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Panthers, Predators, Islanders, Flyers, Penguins, and Lightning. Click here to go there now.

Once upon a time, almost half of the teams in Major League Soccer had dance teams. I’m sad to report that we’ve lost one more. The Columbus Crew recently announced their decision to disband their dance team, the Crewzers. The Crew has made the following statement:

“Although the Crewzers have been a significant part of the Crew history and valued ambassadors for the team, we made the difficult decision to discontinue the program following the 2011 season. This decision was not made without thorough research with our fans and research provided by Major League Soccer. We clearly discovered that our fans were looking for a more authentic soccer experience at our games, and wanted to see scores from around the league, first-half highlights, and soccer-related content during halftime. Moving forward, we plan to create and deliver these authentic soccer elements.”

As with most “official statements” of this kind, there are a lot of words that don’t say much of anything. It certainly doesn’t explain the real reason why the Crewzers, who were independently funded and did not rely up the Crew for financial support, were let go. The dance team’s management and veteran members are greatly saddened by the decision.

There are only two dance teams remaining in the league, the Dynamo Girls from Houston, and the ChivaGirls from Chivas USA. (However, FC Dallas and New England Revolution do have non-dancing promo teams, the FC Dallas Girls, and the Rev Girls, respectively.)
Update: The San Jose Earthquakes also have a promo team, the Shaker Girls. (Thanks for the heads-up, Mia!)

A look back at the Crewzers in action

Click here to visit the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders on Facebook. They’ve got some great photos and videos from this year’s semi finals pageant!

Richard Webster
Harford County Buzz Examiner
4/10/2012

It’s still only Week 1 for the 2012 season of Major League Baseball. And with the Orioles sweeping Minnesota and the dreaded Yankees in town – the Baltimore Ravens are doing their best to make sure we don’t forget about them during their off-season. With an assist from our friends at 98 Rock, The Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders’ Swimsuit Calendar photo shoot and 98 Rock’s Yearly Spring Fling have joined forces at the Grand Lucayan Beach and Golf Resort in the Bahamas. And the Ravens have brought us some behind the scene shots of our gorgeous Ravens Cheerleaders as they shoot their swimsuit calendar.

The Baltimore Ravens shared . . . Imagine your dream vacation…a tropical paradise with powdery white-sand beaches, 40 ravens cheerleaders and a 98 rock style party all week long!

And with no further adieu, here are those behind the scenes shots of the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders during their swimsuit calendar shoot. [click here]

Raiders.com
Apr 9, 2012

The Raiderette Audition Prep Class was held this past Saturday with nearly 100 participants taking part at the Holiday Inn Oakland Airport.

[Check out the prep class photos]

The Raiderette Audition Prep Class was held this past Saturday with nearly 100 participants taking part at the Holiday Inn Oakland Airport. The ladies had the opportunity to learn more about the Raiderettes and the audition process by participating in a question and answer session with current Raiderettes and Raiderette Director Jeanette Thompson and learning a routine with choreographers Shawna Zimmerman and Laura Guillory.

The class began with floor work for a warm up and chance to understand the process of Raiderette practices and dance style. They then learned a short routine from Guillory, where they saw the style of choreography, some of the dance terminology and had an opportunity to practice alongside current Raiderettes.

“Today we just came to get a preview of what we can expect for auditions, what the routine will be like, meet the girls and see who they are, and also meet the choreographers so we can get a sense for what their style is,” said participant Taneshia Dantzler. “We danced, went across the floor and did some across the floor exercises, we lept, jumped, did some ‘chaines turns’ and jazz walks. We got a lot of corrections, but overall I think we all did a great job.”

The ladies attended the class for a variety of reasons, but many wanted extra instruction for the upcoming auditions. “Today’s Raiderette Prep Class prepared me,” said Jalina Porter. “I feel proper preparation prevents poor performance. I go by that professionally, academically and in the dance world, too. I’m so glad I came because it’s my first time auditioning for an NFL squad and I just feel at ease now and I feel a lot more comfortable and confident going into auditions.”

Jennifer Carrico wanted to get a feel for the style of dance generally used in Raiderette dance routines. “I wanted to get an idea of the choreographer’s style, different choreographers have different styles, and it was kind of a fusion of jazz and hip hop, so I had a lot of fun with the class,” explained Carrico. “Today was a great turn out, the choreographers were wonderful and I really appreciate the current Raiderettes and how much they’re helping everyone else. It was a noncompetitive atmosphere and overall it was just a great morning.”

Carrico attended the Prep Class in the hopes of getting one step closer to her dream of becoming a Raiderette. “To be a Raiderette is my biggest goal right now,” said Carrico. “The girls represent confidence, poise, and are intelligent, determined women. I see them on the field on game day and they are dancing for thousands of loyal fans and I think that would be a dream come true to be a part of that and experience it for myself.”

Porter echoed Carrico’s desire to be a part of Football’s Fabulous Females. “I’m trying to become a Raiderette because I feel that they are the premiere team in the Bay Area,” said Porter. “I love their style, I love their poise, I love their confidence and they are just real tangible women. They’re everyday women and well-rounded women and I feel like I could add to that.”

Heading into the preliminary auditions on April 15, the Prep Class participants feel more prepared, more confident, and have an added sense of excitement. “I feel a lot more informed and comfortable and confident,” said Porter. “I’m very excited to go to auditions and I know it will be a great experience.”

Help the Minnesota Vikings choose their 2012-13 cheerleaders! This is your chance to support the young ladies you’d like to see on the team this year. Click here to see the candidates and cast your votes. Voting ends Wednesday, April 18 at 9 p.m. (Central time, I assume)

Interesting factoid: Alissa and Mandy are twins. If both make the squad, it will be Alissa’s third year and Mandy’s first.

Coed Magazine
4/9/2012

Even though beach volleyball has been played by nearly everyone who’s stepped foot on the sand, many of you might not have known that there was a professional beach volleyball league called the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals). Fun fact: AVP athletes won at least one gold medal in every Olympics since beach volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1996. Unfortunately, the league had to cut its 2010 season short due to financial instability but as of April 5, 2012 the league is going to be back in action. If you thought that the female volleyball players are hot, wait until you see the AVP dancers. Check ‘em out [here].

Now is your chance to get on the sidelines and perform for the 2010-2011 National Champion New York Predators!

The Code Red Dancers are searching for cheerleaders, dancers, and tumblers to join the team. They are accepting applications and holding auditions on an ongoing basis through May. No experience is required to audition Just a great, positive attitude and strong work ethic!

For more information please submit a brief introduction and bio of your cheer/dance experience (if applicable) and a recent photo to CodeRedDancers@mac.com.

Eligibility:

• Must be 18 years of age or older or a high school graduate;
• Must be available to attend all weekly rehearsals, all home games and promotional appearances. (Rehearsals are in Queens, games are played in Staten Island.);
• Must be willing to travel throughout the NY Metro Area;
• Must allow for scheduling flexibility throughout the NY Predators regular and playoff season.

Be sure to check out the New York Predators website and check out the Code Red Dancers on Facebook!