Auditions are underway for the 2009 Houston Rockets Power Dancers. Finals are coming up on July 21. Between now and then, you have a chance to vote for the 3 women you’d like to see on the team. Click here to cast your votes!
Auditions for the 2009-10 Honeybees are underway. Hornets.com has lots of photos (click here) from the first rounds of competition, and headshots (click here) of the girls who made it through semis. The final audition is on Sunday at 5pm, so stay tuned to find out who made it through to the end.
The audition process for the 2009-10 Pacemates Dance Team is underway and the Pacers want your help in choosing the squad. Click here to go to the Pacemates voting page and make your picks.
Charlotte Bobcats: Want to help decide who the newest Lady Cats will be in 2009-10? Here’s your chance to have your opinion heard as a guest judge at the opening round of the 2009 Lady Cats auditions on Sunday, July 26. One winner will be randomly chosen and contacted on Wednesday, July 22.
Sweethearts for Soldiers had a big 4th of July weekend earlier this month. Sweethearts Brianne, Natalie, and Jill traveled to Oregon for this trip. Some of you will recognize these ladies. Brianne is a rookie Tennessee Titans Cheerleader. Prior to this, she was a San Diego Charger Girl. Natalie is a former Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders, and Jill is a retired member of the ROAR of the Jaguars.
The Sweethearts are a group of current and former NFL cheerleaders who were involved in visiting and supporting our military during their time on the squad, and wanted to continue those activities beyond the team’s commitments. You can learn all about their efforts at SweetheartsforSoldiers.org. Make sure to visit, especially if you are interested in becoming a Sweetheart yourself!
Let’s hear all about their trip from Brianne:
I, along with two other Sweethearts for Soldiers, just had the most memorable 4th of July weekend. It all started with Jill, Natalie and me taking 5 hour flights across the country to the small, but significant, town of Keizer, Or. Keizer is especially significant to me because I was born and raised there. On the morning of July 3rd, we made an appearance on the Terry Sol show, which can be heard locally on KBZY radio station.
We then attended our first event at McNary Golf Course’s “Prime Steak and Seafood” restaurant, where the community came together to raise money for the Fallen Soldiers’ fund. I had a great time entertaining the guests on the back veranda, with my country music.
After running a rehearsal at The Courthouse Athletic Club, we made an appearance at Keizer’s hottest new restaurant/bar, On the Rocs, where I again held a concert to entertain the guests. We signed autographed Sweetheart calendars and promoted our 4th of July event to be held the next day.
On July 4th my fellow Sweethearts and I went to Volcanoes Stadium where nearly 5,000 people were waiting for a night of country music, baseball, performances by The Sweethearts for Soldiers and the 234th National Guard Army Band, and appearances by very special war heroes.
The evening began with my pre-game concert which was very well attended. Afterwards, the opening ceremonies were outstanding. I was then honored to throw the first ceremonial pitch along with Oregon’s only living Congressional Medal of Honor winner from World War II, Robert Maxwell, and the featured soldier from the tv mini-series, “Band of Brothers”, Don Malarkey.
As the two WWII heroes were introduced, the crowd of 4,826 gave them a 2-3 minute standing ovation. The 234th Army Band played the National Anthem, and then God Bless America in the 7th inning. The 6th Marines also presented the colors.
During the 4th inning, we brought three soldiers, who had just returned home from Iraq, onto the field, introduced them, which prompted another rousing round of applause. The Sweethearts danced during the middle of the 3rd and 6th innings, and did a fabulous job.
We also had a table on the main concourse, signed autographs, took a lot of pictures with Volcanoes fans, and sold our Sweetheart calendars. During the 8th inning, we visited everyone in all of the Sky box Suites, and took pictures with them as well.
As soon as the game was over, and before the Fireworks began, I was honored to sing my new song, “Parades”. This is a song dedicated to the troops, which I sang from home plate to several thousand fans. It was a very emotional moment that I will never forget!
After my song, the Army Band played patriotic songs during the entire Fireworks show. What a way to end a perfect night which reminded us all WHY we celebrate July 4th. Let Freedom Ring!!!! God bless all our soldiers and God bless the USA! You can find my original song for the troops, “Parades” on iTunes and on MySpace under Brianne Marie Beaty. And don’t forget to go to www.SweetheartsForSoldiers.com to buy our 2009 calendar and support our non-profit military outreach organization!
“I think we hit a grand slam! The girls were so nice, and just so wonderful to our fans, and on their community visits. They are truly outstanding ambassadors for the “Sweethearts for Soldiers”, and it was so good to have Brianne perform here — back home”. – Jerry Howard – Senior Marketing Account Executive for the Volcanoes
By Kurt Backscheider
Communitypress.com
July 10, 2009
Charlotte Jacobs said she may have discovered some future Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders.
Nearly 70 girls between the ages of 5 and 16 spent their summer evenings July 6-10 at Oak Hills High School participating in the first ever dance camp put on by the Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders.
Jacobs, the director of cheerleading for the Cincinnati Bengals, said campers learned basic techniques, choreography and general fitness from some of the NFL’s best dancers during the week-long camp.
“The camp is all about having fun,” she said.
“We have several cute little girls who really know how to show off.”
Green Township resident and former Ben-Gal Julie Raleigh, coordinator of the camp, said more than half of the camp’s participants are underprivileged girls from around the Tristate.
She said girls from St. John’s outreach program in Over-the-Rhine, Rees E. Price Academy in Price Hill and the Special Olympics were given free scholarships to the camp thanks to sponsorships from the Shayne Graham Foundation, Mercy Hospital Western Hills and Mercy Franciscan at West Park.
“We think this camp is a unique opportunity,” Raleigh said.
“Some of these girls will experience another avenue of life that is not usually open to them. This experience is an opportunity for the girls to learn dance and just have so much fun,” she said.
Jacobs said the camp also helped kick-off this year’s Cincinnati Junior Ben-Gals program, an annual cheerleading program for young girls that culminates with a half-time performance during a Bengals game at Paul Brown Stadium.
“The camp is a way to better prepare these young ladies for when they go into their school seasons, and help the girls in our Junior Ben-Gal program get ready for their season,” Jacobs said.
Raleigh said campers learned two dance routines, which they performed for fans at the Florence Freedom baseball game on Thursday, July 9, to raise money for Special Olympics.
She said the camp featured special guest speakers each night, including a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy who talked to the girls about personal safety and the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Members of the Oak Hills High School Oakettes drill team and cheerleading squads also helped out to make the week possible.
Additional Facts
Be a Junior Ben-Gal
Parents and girls who would like to learn more about the Cincinnati Junior Ben-Gals program can visit www.bengals.com/cheerleaders/junior-cheerleaders
The program runs from August to December and is open to 100 girls between the ages of 5 and 15 from around the Tristate. The Junior Ben-Gals season offers clinics designed to create and promote self-esteem, pride and confidence, and girls in the program learn performance fundamentals from Cincinnati Ben-Gals cheerleaders.
The program’s highlight is an on-field performance in front of 65,000 fans at Paul Brown Stadium during the 2009-2010 season.
Patriots.com
July 6, 2009
Join the Patriots Cheerleaders as they unveil their 2010 swimsuit calendar at Ned Devine’s at Faneuil Hall in Quincy Market, Boston, MA on Wednesday, August 5 from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. (Ages 21+ only)
All 29 beautiful cheerleaders will be signing autographs, posing for photos and greeting fans. Copies of the swimsuit calendar will be available for purchase, and the Making of the 2010 Swimsuit Calendar video will be playing as well. Join us for a great night you won’t want to miss!
Bios and uniform shots are now online for the new edition of the Oakland Raiderettes. Click here to learn all about the team! And just for the heck of it, why not flash back to auditions last spring.
Headshots are now online for the 2009-10 Titans Cheerleaders. It looks like they’ve made a few changes to the uniform for the upcoming season!
No profiles yet, but I’m sure they’re coming.
