Tonight on American Idol open auditions move to Dallas, Texas. You know what that means! Previews for tonight’s show included a snippet of the the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. I expect they’ll be part of the intro, and you never know, they may show up in other parts of the show. Hey, maybe one of will audition for Simon and the Crew. (Not hardly.) Anywho, check your local listings and tune in tonight.

These two dressed up like DCC for the audition.
(Something tells me they don’t make it to Hollywood.)

The real thing!

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Last week, veteran Cheerleader Ally Traylor blogged about their “Idol” Experience on DallasCowboysCheerleaders.com. Here’s what she had to say about the experience:

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have been on multiple reality TV shows but never did I expect to actually be a part of the most watched series American Idol! Trisha, Tobie, Ally, Abigail, Jordan Baum, Kaitlin, Mia, Malia, and I were all given the amazing opportunity to greet some of the judges and host of the show at The W hotel in Victory Park. As they drove up, we stood in a miniature form of our player introduction lines and sparkled our poms as each walked down the middle.

Randy Jackson rolled in first and had the most excited reaction after noticing us. His first words were, “The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders?! They are known all over the WORLD!!!” He took the time to walk really slow and make small conversation with many of the girls and his enthusiasm was contagious! He requested us to do a cheer so we did our traditional “sexy hips” step that is performed at every game. Trust me, it was a big hit! He lingered for a few minutes but could not stay and have real conversation since he needed to go get ready for the next round of auditions.

After Jackson left we were caught by surprise to see Kara Dioguardi and Neil Patrick Harris. Dioguardi is a new judge in the place of Paula Abdul and Harris was the guest judge. We weren’t expecting them since they came out of the hotel just to say hello to all of us but both were genuinely sweet and down to earth. They wanted to walk through our lines so we did a couple dance moves for them too; they loved it! We enjoyed conversating with the two and even managed to take a couple photos with them.

The next celebrity to arrive was Ryan Seacrest. He made all of us crack up laughing when we strolled between our greeting lines. Stopping at the end, he turned around to say “This will be the best shot of the day!” He walked a little further, turned around a second time and said “Can we do that shot just one more time?” All of us girls loved meeting him; especially since he plays a huge role in the public but acted just as normal as anyone else.

Prior to greeting the American Idol celebrities, we had the chance to meet Simon Fuller, the Executive Producer of the entire show. Not only did his British accent make us giggle, but his one-liners were hilarious. One time he said a joke then Trisha replied back by simply saying “That’s so funny!” He turned to her and responded, “You Americans! You say something is so funny, but then why don’t you laugh? In England, if something is funny we merely laugh to show it rather than just say it!” We never even realized that previously, but we all do that way more than often. I am sure you will catch yourself doing it now.

I bet you are wondering where Simon Cowell was during this time! We heard he was already staying at The W hotel so he just went straight to prepare for the auditions. He didn’t have to arrive, but it definitely would have been a treat to meet him!

Greeting the stars of American Idol was an experience that I will never forget. At the time, I kept my cool but afterwards I thought to myself, “Did I really just meet those same people I watch on Television; the ones everybody goes crazy for?…Yes, yes I just did!” The best part about the whole incident was how genuine everyone was to speak with us. Appearances like this make me realize that I have the coolest job in the world!

The Chicago Steam is a franchise of the American Basketball Association and is based in the Chicago Southland. The team played its first season in 2008, and this year they’re adding a dance team to their organization. Get ready, because auditions are THIS WEEKEND.

Calling all Dancers, Cheerleaders, & Models!
We are holding auditions (part 2) for the Chicago Steam Dance Team

• Perform for Chicago Steam Basketball team(s) home games!
• Make personal appearances throughout the community!
• Receive dance training!
• Bring smiles to fans of all ages!
• Make new and lifelong friends!

Auditions will take place on Sunday January 31st 2010 @ 2:30pm
Registration begins at 2:15
Location: South Suburban College (Physical Fitness Center)
15800 State Street, South Holland, IL

What to Bring

• Photo ID and a copy for our records.
• Two photos of yourself: a head-shot/photo (4×6 or larger), and a full length body photo. (Photos will not be returned)
• Completed application form. Applications can be obtained by emailing Candace Marquez (Dance Director/Coach) and Brittany Beach (Co-Dance Director/Coach) at chicagosteamdancers@gmail.com
• Participants may register at the door for a registration fee of $10 (cash only).
• Professional and/or dance resumes will be accepted along with a completed audition application, but ARE NOT required.

General Information & Requirements:

• Candidates must be at least (21) years of age and must be a high school graduate or have a GED by the audition date in order to participate. No exceptions will be made.
• There is no maximum age limit and we do not have a weight or height requirement. But must be height/weight proportionate/attractive!
• Auditions will NOT be open for public viewing. Only participants and authorized personnel will be permitted into the audition facility. FAMILY & FRIENDS CANNOT ATTEND AUDITIONS!
• Candidates must live in (or relocate to) the Chicagoland area and have reliable transportation.
• Candidates must be available for all rehearsals, Chicago Steam promotional appearances, and home games.

Attire & Appearance

• Wear ALL BLACK workout attire (yoga pants, tanks and/or sports bras, clothing should be form fitting)
• Wear non-marking dance/tennis shoes (any color)
• Your outfit should compliment your figure (should not include rhinestones/glitter, etc).
• Your hair MUST be styled and make-up should be done in a “glamourous” fashion.
• A neat and polished appearance is best…. BE “performance” ready!!!

What to Expect
Be prepared to perform your own dance routine (45 seconds to a 1 minute maximum), music will be provided. The dance segment is to showcase your personal style or special talents. Also, a Q&A segment will take place with a small panel of judges. Tabulations will be made throughout the day and possibly two rounds of eliminations will take place. All dancers must be teachable, prompt, responsible, energetic and dedicated. You will be judged by your poise, confidence, dance ability, showmanship, appearance, application and level of physical fitness. By the end of the day, the Final Chicago Steam Dancers will be selected (unless announced otherwise).

The 2010 Marlins Mermaids were selected on Saturday night, following a competitive audition at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood Florida. Congratulations ladies!

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
1/25/2010

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OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz are excited to announce their 2010 Dance Team! Final auditions were held on Sunday, January 24, at the Bricktown Brewery. More than 50 talented dancers auditioned for the opportunity to perform in front of Yard Dawgz fans this season.

The women auditioned in front of a panel of judges that included Yard Dawgz owner Phil Miller, members of the Yard Dawgz front office and coaching staffs; Dance Team Coordinator Brandy Corcoran; and Bobby Yannarell from Wild 104.9. The event was emceed by J-Rod from KJ103.

The franchise selected 21 dancers to be a part of the 2010 Dance Team. Several members of the squad currently cheer or dance at local universities.

“There was a lot of talent at this year’s audition. We selected a good mix 11 veterans and 10 rookies to dance this season,” Corcoran said. “We are looking forward to stepping up into the AF1 (Arena Football One League) and the ladies are excited to kick-off our season.”

Congratulations to the 2010 Yard Dawgz Dance Team!

Jessica B.
Rachel C.
Stevie C.
Lil D.
Liz E.
Brittany G.
Cristhian G.
Erin H.
Heidi H.
Jacey J.
Whitney N.
Jessica P.
Krystle P.
Jesika S.
Katy S.
McKenzie S.
Tori S.
Ashley T.
Kara Don T.
Lisa W.
Courtney W.

The women will perform at all Yard Dawgz home games and will make appearances throughout Oklahoma City during 2010. Mark your calendars as the 2010 Yard Dawgz Dance Team takes the field for the first time on April 3, at 7:05 p.m. at the Cox Convention Center.

By Sea Gal Amanda
Seahawks.com
Jan 25, 2010

Today I will travel to South Florida to represent the Sea Gals at the Pro Bowl. I am truly thankful to have been a member of such an amazing team for the past three seasons, and I am humbled to be the Seahawks’ 2010 Pro Bowl Cheerleader.

The Sea Gals are traditionally the first to know who will represent our squad at the Pro Bowl. However, this year we had to wait until our last game of the season on January 3rd to find out who would receive the honor. Being announced as this year’s representative in front of all the fans at Qwest Field was overwhelming! Since then, I have been preparing extensively for the 2010 Pro Bowl. I have been learning nine new sideline routines, fitting for new practice attire, and reviewing my itinerary of the week’s events prior to the game.

This year the NFL all-star game will take place a week before the Super Bowl, and it will be held in the championship game’s host city. I am excited to see what these changes will bring, and I am eager to share this experience with the 25 other Pro Bowl Cheerleaders from around the league.

Being given such an honor is both a gift and a responsibility. My teammates are all talented performers and remarkable individuals; any one of them would be a wonderful representative. I am so grateful for their support, and I will be thinking of each and every one of them this week in Miami!

Former Denver Broncos Cheerleader Katie Layman will represent the state of Colorado at the 2010 Miss America Pageant on Saturday night. Check your local listings for time and channel. Good luck Katie!

The Sea Gals Show Group is preparing for their Jain 30th departure as part of the Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) Pacific tour. It will be a 14 day trip through Hawaii, Japan, and Guam, and the team will perform their 90 minute show at nine different military bases. Click here to watch them prepare.

Sports Illustrated has new photos of the Phoenix Suns Dancers on the court, in the studio, and in The Great Outdoors. Click here to see them.

Profiles, photos, videos, and loads of other good stuff has been loaded up on the Philadelphia 76ers site. Click here to go there and check out the team.

Click here to check out a great set of photos taken behind the scenes on game night with the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers!