Learn From the Pros to Go Pro!

Editor’s note: Here’s a unique offer to help you with your professional cheerleading aspirations from our friends over at Sideline Prep.


Sideline Prep’s Winter 2021 Virtual Pro Cheer Workshop

Are you ready to dance?!

If so, we hope you join us for our Winter 2021 Virtual Pro Cheer Workshop!

Every January Sideline Prep hosts its annual Pro & Semi Pro Cheer/Dance Workshop. 2020 marked year #7 for us… hitting an all time high of 150 dancers in attendance, in person.

Unfortunately, this years Annual Workshop will not be in person, but you know we won’t let that stop us! We’re going VIRTUAL!

This past Summer, we hosted our very first Summer Pro Cheer Virtual Workshop and it was a HUGE success!

The demand for virtual learning in the pro cheer/dance industry is constantly on the rise given the dramatic decrease of in person dance classes.

Best part… Since this workshop is virtual, we have expanded beyond the DC, Maryland and Virginia walls and invited amazingly talented directors, coaches and choreographers across the United States to participate!

Plus… All routines taught will be similar in nature to those used during the audition process and/or game day!

Everyone is invited…Potential, Current, Former Pro & Semi Pro Dancers and Cheerleaders…or ANYONE who just wants to dance and have fun!

Sideline Prep’s 2021 Virtual Pro & Semi Pro Cheer & Dance Workshop is : February 20th & 21st

Saturday, Feb. 20th Line Up:

– Stretch | Flexibility | Snippits | Kicks

– NBA – Derric Whitfield, Sr. Director & Choreographer of Dance Teams for the Washington Wizard Dancers

– NFL – Jamilla Keene, First Ladies of Football Choreographer, Pro Bowl Cheerleader & Captain

– MASL – Elizabeth Guaraldo, Baltimore Blasts Cheerleaders Director

– NFL – Cassia Gass, Assistant Director & Choreographer for the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders

– Fuel your Mind, Body & Soul with Jeanette Chandler, Sideline Prep Nutrition and Fitness Coach, Former Washington Football Team, First Ladies of Football Cheerleader & Fit with Jeanette, Owner

Sunday, Feb. 21st Line Up:

– Stretch | Snippits | Technique | Turns

– NBA – Brandii McCoy, Director for the Charlotte Hornets Honey Bees & Charlotte Checkers CheckMates and All-Pro3 P-R-O Convention Instructor

– NFL & NBA Mashup – Oscar Hernandez, Choreographer for the NFL & NBA and Pro Action Dance Choreographer

– NFL – Latrice Hill & Hanah Bennett Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders

– MASL – Amber Clanton, Director & Choreographer for the Mesquite Outlaws Dance Team and Former MASL, CIF Dancer & Captain

– NFL – Angie Baker & Davis, Director for the NFL Arizona Cardinals & Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl Cheerleader, Captain & 4-year Veteran

– NFL – Melissa Pera, Assistant for the NFL Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders

We hope you decide to join us!!

For more details and to register, go to https://zj167.isrefer.com/go/PCWW/UltimateCheerleaders/

Can’t make it live? Your ticket ensures that you get video replay of the class(es) your purchase 🙂

Introducing The Line Up’s 2020 Audition Apparel Collections

Editor’s note: The 2020 audition season is right around the corner and The Line Up, a longtime sponsor of this blog, has introduced their 2020 Audition Apparel Collections for aspiring professional cheerleaders and dancers. 
 

Posted by Abby on Feb 25, 2020
 

Audition season has arrived! and we’re kicking it off in style, with 6 new collections of tryout apparel!  From edgy to girly, there’s a mixture of looks to match any one’s style. 

Layered Collection

Add dimension with sheer mesh overlays, insets, and wraps!

Shop the Layered Collection >

Luminous Collection

Feminine meets glam: shine bright in the prettiest floral details and accents of bling.

Shop the Luminous Collection  >

All Black Collection

Does your team require an all-black audition outfit? Flattering style lines, textured mesh, and rhinestones make an all-black outfit anything but boring. 

Shop the All Black Collection >

Moto Collection

Add edge to a femme fit with a mix of textures, faux leather, metallic accents, and sharp cutouts.

Shop the Moto Collection >

Strappy Collection

Wrap it up with the prettiest cross strap details!

Shop the Strappy Collection >

On Court Collection

Represent your team in these sporty, athletic looks! Customizable team colors, jersey looks, and sporty stripes.

Shop the On Court Collection >

Gaga Ombre Collection

Gaga – it’s sequin fabric that can be custom printed with your choice of colors!  Add some dimension to your bling with a subtle color fade.

Shop the Gaga Ombre Collection >

To see more The Line Up designs, please click here.

“No Sweat” Audition Tips From Satin Stitches

Editor’s note: The 2020 audition season is right around the corner and Satin Stitches, a longtime sponsor of this blog, has some practical advice for those who want to look and be their best for tryouts. 

“No Sweat” Audition Tips
By Deborah Nelson, Satin Stitches

Are you ‘sweating the details’ of your upcoming Pro-Cheer NFL Audition?

Sweating serves the purpose of helping to cool the body, but it also can make a mess of your audition outfit. Stained underarms in performance outfits is not only embarrassing but also odorous.

So what can you do?

There are options for perspiration control. The first and most obvious choice is finding a deodorant/antiperspirant that works with your individual body chemistry (yes, bodies react differently to different products). Also, use your antiperspirant on all other areas of your body, such as your back.

For extra protection, you can use underarm perspiration-control pads IF your audition outfits have sleeves. This was a staple, decades ago, and was sold in drug stores and department stores. Today, you can still find this item, but also disposable pads. The company, ‘Hollywood Fashion Secrets’ sells Garment Shields online, and in various retail locations, including fabric stores.

Another preventative method for controlling perspiration, is to have a moisture-wicking lining sewn into your outfit. At shop.satinstitches.com, all of our customizable Pro-Cheer audition tops are lined with moisture-wicking Supplex. We don’t want you showing your sweat!

‘Camouflage’ is also something to consider. Solid fabrics will show perspiration much more than a printed fabric. If you must use a solid fabric, add a distraction, such as a rhinestoned area, you won’t see sweat patches as much.

So, if you are prone to excessive sweating, become aware of the preventative measures for your body and your apparel. Then, you can minimize any unsightly underarm (or back, chest or anywhere else) stains and draw attention to yourself for all the right reasons! Just because your body chemistry creates more than your fair share of perspiration, you don’t need to advertise it with your poor costume planning.

When you already have sweaty, stinky costumes, use Fresh Again® to eliminate those odors. It is a safe, timeless, tested product that will remove the odors from your costumes and uniforms. It does NOT work instantly. You must spray Fresh Again® on the inside of your sweaty garments and allow the product to dry overnight. Your garments will be odor-free in the morning. This product does not launder your costume, it removes the odor and does NOT add a fragrance.

*Tested by Satin Stitches, on all types of fabrics and trims, and used for decades, by costume rental companies, stage shows, firefighters and numerous groups who cannot launder their garments, but need them ‘stink-free’!

Sideline Prep is Expanding – Help Others Live their Dream Life as a Pro Cheerleader

Are you a current or former Semi-Pro or Pro Cheerleader/Dancer that wants to help others achieve their dream of Going Pro?  

Do you love to teach and thrive off of helping others feel joy, passion and happiness through performing?

Or maybe you miss dancing and performing on the sidelines at the BIG game and know you have what it takes to help someone else reach their dream of going pro too? 

Do you have the skills, patience, and aptitude to assist “PRO-tentials ™ ” become, prepare, polished, and confident for auditions?  

If you answered Yes! to any of these questions, READ ON!!

Sideline Prep is an INTERNATIONAL pro and semi pro cheer/dance prep company… coaching ladies across the United States and Japan.  We’re looking for a few talented, passionate, and caring individuals to join our team. If you have a passion for dance, makeup, fitness, flexibility, interview skills, confidence building, modeling and/or all of the above, you just might be perfect for our team. 

There are THREE opportunities available… each having a different purpose and level of commitment. 

  1. Sideline Prep Area Manager – Being an Area Manager is the option for you if you’re interested in managing a Sideline Prep location and a team of Coaches in your area.  Plus… you can also serve in the role of a Coach… so you can work one-on-one with our clients to help them Go Pro too!

  2. Sideline Prep Coach – Being a Coach is the option for you if you mainly want to work with “PRO-tentials ™ ” one-on-one or in a small group setting as a mentor, advisor, and coach.  These sessions can be in person or conducted virtually.

  3. Sideline Prep Ambassador / Referral Partner – This is a great option for you if you’re not ready to commit to being a coach but you still want to help people go pro… and make extra money just by telling people about Sideline Prep.  All you have to do is spread the word about how Sideline Prep can help prospective pro cheerleaders GO PRO… and you will be compensated… with the opportunity to make up to $500 per referral.

NOTE:  Both the Area Manager and Coach positions require that you have a great relationship with the current coaches in your area and that you have a sound reputation as a former or current pro or semi-pro cheerleader.

Are you Ready to Help Others Go PRO??  IF YES –> CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE


ABOUT SIDELINE PREP

Our Mission – Why we Exist

To Our Lovelies & Gents:

To give aspiring professional cheerleaders the knowledge, style, and glamour to walk into professional cheerleading prep classes and auditions with confidence.

To Our Partners:

To assist our professional cheerleading organization partners in creating and maintaining qualified and polished candidates for their upcoming professional cheerleading auditions; and to provide support, as needed, throughout the season.


We’ve been in the “pro cheer prep” business for over a decade helping dancer and cheerleader candidates land a spot on the team of their dreams…. It’s what we do all day, every day!

And… Our programs, advice, and services work.  Our 4-month Coaching Program has over a 70% success rate of our graduates landing a spot on a pro or semi pro dance team.  Plus we have a 98% satisfaction rating and 98% of our clients would recommend us to their friends.  We have Lovelies & a Gent on the following pro teams… (and this doesn’t even include the semi pro dance teams):

  • Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
  • Washington Wizards Dancers
  • Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders
  • Oakland Raiderettes
  • Cincinnati Bengals
  • Los Angeles Chargers
  • Boston Celtics Dancers
  • Miami Heat Dancers
  • Seahawks Dancers
  • Chicago Luvabulls
  • Cleveland Cavalier Girls (formerly)
  • Cleveland Power House Dance Team
  • New England Patriots
  • Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders
  • Orlando Magic 407 Hip Hop Dance Team
  • Tennesse Titans Cheerleaders
  • San Antonio Silver Dancers (formerly) 

If you want to be a part of our Mission, a part of our team… we would love to have you!!

***CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE or visit http://bit.ly/joinspteam

Cheers!
 
GeNienne
President/CEO, Sideline Prep
 
In-Game Host, NFL Washington Redskins
In-Game Host, AFL Baltimore Brigade
Former In-Arena Host, NBA Washington Wizards & WNBA Washington Mystics
Wizard Girls Alumni, Captain (2010 – 2012), Most Valuable Wizard Girl (2011/2012 & 2010/2011), Wizard Girl Community Star (2009/2010)
Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Alumni, Captain (2003 – 2007), 2004 Pro Bowl Cheerleader, Swimsuit Cover Model (2003/2004 & 2005/2006)
 

A Special Offer From The Line Up!

It’s audition season and one of our longtime sponsors, The Line Up, is offering for a limited time, a 10% discount on all orders $150 or more.  To take advantage of this offer, simply use the code: TRYOUT19 at checkout at www.thelineup.com.  See the image below for more details.

 


Here’s a sneak peek of The Line Up’s new pro audition and pro team apparel.  Click on the image above to see the full line up of audition wear.


 

Sponsor Spotlight – The Line Up

Editor’s note: Audition season is right around the corner and if you are a dancer who is planning on trying out this year, you may want to consider an audition outfit by one of our longtime sponsors, The Line Up.

The Line Up is your partner behind the scenes, making your vision a reality. Our passion is creative performance apparel driven by personalized customer attention.

Your Imagination, Our Creation

The Line Up got its start 25 years ago, designing fitness apparel during the aerobics craze of the 90’s. What began as a side project has evolved into a team of 30+ talented individuals, working together to offer innovative team fashions.

Our customers are studio, high school, and collegiate dance teams, NFL and NBA cheerleaders, synchronized skaters, athletes and artistic performers from around the world. We are a small crew providing big possibilities.

Your go-to resource for coaches and performers

You need someone that shares your passion and cares as much as you do. Our team knows what it takes to perform consistently at high levels, as many of us have been coaches, performers and even customers. We are your partners behind the scenes, ensuring your details are in order throughout the costume process. At The Line Up, we sweat the details so you can shine on the floor!

Apparel at the intersection of performance and style

What you wear contributes to the quality of your performance. If you look great, you will perform great! And that’s why we strive to create performance apparel that looks amazing while allowing you to feel comfortable and confident. Design a memory that will last a lifetime and a look that turns heads!

Creative design team, innovative manufacturing technology

We’re continually investing in top-notch equipment and extraordinary talent to bring your ideas to life. Everyone on The Line Up’s team, our designers, pattern makers, account managers, and production staff work under one roof, making collaboration and innovation seamless. We know you want to be original with your look and style. If you can imagine it, we can create it!

Shop Pro Tryout Apparel

Made In The USA

When ‘Made in America’ became virtually extinct in our industry, we held strong to our core values. To this day, 100% of the products we produce are made in our Minnesota facilities. Quality is the cornerstone of our work, and each product reflects our commitment to excellence – the same excellence you bring forward in every performance.

 

Sponsor Spotlight – Sideline Prep

Editor’s note: Audition season is here and Sideline Prep, a sponsor of UltimateCheerleaders.com, is here to help you get ready for the audition of your life!

Reach the Next Level of Pro Cheer/Dance Preparation with Expert Advice, Coaching, and Training from Seasoned Pros.

Dedicated. Experienced. Passionate.

Sideline Prep is the Top Professional Cheer/Dance Coaching & Development Company.

Who is Sideline Prep?  Sideline Prep is a PRO dance/cheer consulting company that helps young woman reach their dreams of becoming a professional or semi-professional cheerleader/dancer for the NFL, NBA, NHL, MISL, and other sports leagues.  All of our Sideline Prep Coaches are current and former professional cheerleaders who have all been through the preparation and audition process… and want to pass our lessons learned to you!

We provide coaching and mentoring in ALL areas of the audition process to help “Our Lovelies” get “sideline ready” for prep classes and auditions.  We assist with preparation in all areas: dancing/technique, makeup application, outfit selection, nutrition, fitness, interview skills, modeling, confidence building… and more!

Bottom line… Our Mission is to give aspiring professional cheerleaders the knowledge, style, and glamour to walk into professional cheerleading prep classes and auditions with confidence!!

Experienced Leadership

Sideline Prep is made up of a network of current and former professional and semi-professional cheerleaders that have danced on the sidelines for years.  Our goal is to fully prepare young women for their cheerleading and dance prep classes and auditions, enabling them to walk in with more knowledge, style, glamour, and confidence.  Ultimately, we aim to make Our Lovelies “sideline-ready”.

Sideline Prep is there every step of the way!

Learn from the Pros to Dance Like a Pro

So you can WOW the judges at your next audition or just get a good ol’ workout!  Space is limited for these small group sessions…. 1st Come, 1st Served!   Next session is February 22, 2018.  Click here to register.


Need pictures for your upcoming auditions??  Or do you need head shots for a professional resume? You know Sideline Prep has you covered!

If you want quality photos taken by the ONLY Photographer in the area that works with both of our local NFL and NBA teams… PLUS a team of Sideline Prep Coaches – all current and former professional cheerleaders, on your side helping you every step of the way at your auditions — Then join us for Sideline Photo Shoot!

Our next session is March 25, 2018.  Click here for more information.

Sponsor Spotlight – Satin Stitches

Editor’s note: Audition season is right around the corner and if you are a dancer who is planning on trying out this year, you may want to consider an audition outfit by one of our longtime sponsors, Satin Stitches.

Real Custom…Real Quality For nearly 40 Years!

At Satin Stitches, we pride ourselves on producing hand-crafted, couture quality custom dance costumes and uniforms, right here at our showroom and production facility in Minneapolis. We do not cut corners on the quality, fit or construction of our custom designed performance costumes. You can only appreciate and understand our superior Satin Stitches quality if you see and wear it yourself. So don’t hesitate to call or email with questions about what we can do for you!


Shop Online at Satin Stitches 24/7!

We are now offering a variety of customizable Dance, Pom, and Cheer team costumes and uniforms, along with solo audition tops and bottoms. These items are made to order and will be ready for you in a matter of weeks (subject to fabric and trim availability).  If you are interested in any of the styles we will offer, but want to order them in a different fabric/color combination that is offered in our Web Store, or with slightly different features or sizes, please contact Satin Stitches directly!


Deborah J. Nelson founded Satin Stitches® in early 1978, as a one-woman venture after working as a Fashion Designer/Patternmaker for a high-end woman’s apparel company for five years in Minneapolis, MN. By 1979, Deborah added a team of  costume design professionals to help create the very best custom dance performance costuming available. Satin Stitches moved to its current location in 1989, and expanded to double the space in 1994. Although many changes have occurred at Satin Stitches in its nearly 40 year history as a high-quality, custom dance/performance costume manufacturer, the company still remains true to its beginnings, by consistently creating both completely original and customizable costumes for all types of performers including individuals and groups of any size.
 
 
Deborah’s 40+ years of professional design, fitting, alterations, and pattern-making experience hails her as a leader in the industry. A Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major: Fashion Design) graduate and former instructor at The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Deborah continues to share her knowledge and experience as both a speaker and writer on topics related to the design, selection, and care of performance costumes and uniforms. Her articles and designs have been featured in magazines including Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Survival Guide, Cheerleading/Dance & Drill, Synchronized Skating, and other national publications. Deborah also presents informational seminars at dance, skating and music educator clinics across the country, is a member of United Dance Merchants of America and served on the Editorial Advisory Board of Dance Spirit Magazine for its first five years.