![]() LOS ANGELES RAMS TO HOST CHEERLEADER AUDITIONS FOR 2022 SEASON ON SUNDAY, MAY 1 Candidates can register online to audition at therams.com/auditions |
WHAT: The Los Angeles Rams are hosting preliminary Cheerleader auditions for the 2022 season starting on Sunday, May 1. During the preliminaries, candidates will participate in a “Across the Floor” round that will consist of a combination of movements and exercises before candidates are selected to advance to the Semi-finals. As part of the Semi-final round, candidates will learn a choreographed routine and perform in front of a panel of judges. Candidates who are interested in auditioning must be 18 or older by Sunday, May 1 and register online at therams.com/auditions by Friday, April 29 at 3:00 p.m. PT. The finalists will be announced on the Rams website the following day on Monday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. PT at therams.com/cheerleaders. Final auditions will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the team’s practice facility at Cal Lutheran University. The Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders are known for their commitment to community service and performances during Rams home games at SoFi Stadium. The Rams Cheerleaders pride themselves on representing the best of Los Angeles and the Rams organization. Since 2016, the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders have provided more than 1,350 hours of community service in the Southern California region. For more information, please visit www.therams.com/cheerleaders. WHO: Los Angeles Rams Cheerleader candidates Rams Cheerleading Director Keely Fimbres Choreographer John Peters WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, May 1 Preliminary Audition Timeline: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. PT – Audition Round 1 1:30 p.m. PT – Announcement of Semi-finalists 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. PT – Semi-finals |
2022 Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders Auditions
2022 Audition Training Workshops
One “In-Person” and one “Virtual” Audition Prep Class will be offered to help candidates prepare for the 2022 Chiefs Cheer Auditions. These classes are optional but are a great way to help candidates better prepare for the 2022 Audition Process. The Virtual Class will be taught via Zoom while the In-Person class will be held as a live audition workshop class. Each workshop will include learning choreography as well as focusing on additional areas to prepare you for the 2022 Auditions.
- Virtual: Saturday, March 5th | 12:00 – 2:30pm CST
- In-Person: Saturday, March 5th | 3:00 – 6:00pm CST
An informational email will be sent to those registered the day before each workshop with details on attire, zoom links, location etc.
Each class is $25.
Note: All registrations are final. No refunds will be issued.
2022 Audition Prep Dance Classes
These dance classes will be “in-person” and are a great way to brush up on dance technique and style. Each class will include a warmup, across the floor and a combo routine.
- Sunday, February 27th | 2:00 – 4:00pm CST
- Friday, March 4th | 7:00 – 9:00pm CST
- Friday, March 18th | 7:00 – 9:00pm CST
- Sunday, March 20th | 2:00 – 4:00pm CST
NOTE: March 20th class will focus on mastering the audition material that was taught on March 19th.
All dance classes are $20 each.
If all 4 dance classes are purchased at one time, the total cost will be $70.
All registrations are Final. No refunds will be issued.
2022 Auditions
Auditions will be in 3 phases.
Preliminaries and Semifinals will be “virtual” this year which will include video submissions from each rookie or gap-vet candidate. Details will be sent to those rookie candidates who have registered for the 2022 Auditions. Auditions will include learning & performing choreography via a video submission as well as submitting a 1-minute dance solo of the candidate’s choice.
Audition Material will be sent out on Saturday, March 19th to those candidates that have registered for the 2022 Auditions.
Keep in mind that material and details will be sent once registrations are received starting on March 19th. So the later you register, the less time you will have to learn the choreography and submit your video submissions.
All preliminary submissions will be due no later than Friday, March 25th, 12:00pm CST.
Absolutely no late videos will be allowed.
All candidates must be 18 years or older by March 25th, 2022.
Semifinalists will be announced the week of March 28th.
Semifinalists will participate in virtual interviews the week of March 28th.
Finalists will be announced Friday, April 1st.
FINALS
Finals will be in-person Friday, April 8th – Sunday, April 10th at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Finalists must attend the entire weekend starting Friday, April 8th at 5:00pm CST – Sunday, April 10th 6:00pm CST.
The 2022 Team will be announced the week of April 11th.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn at khornsby@chiefs.nfl.com.
WNBA Connecticut Sun auditions



For more information about the Connecticut Sun Dance Teams or to schedule an appearance at your next event please call 860.862.4000 or Genevie Mendoza.
Buccaneers Cheerleaders Act as Security Against Titans
Editors note: reader Wendi sent us a link to an interesting Fansided article.
Buccaneers Cheerleaders Act as Security Against Titans
by Alicia de Artola
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders weren’t about to let the Tennessee Titans disrespect their midfield logo. So they formed a line across it.
If the Tennessee Titans thought they’d be able to gather at the Buccaneers midfield logo at Raymond James Stadium, they were sorely mistaken.
Tampa Bay’s cheerleaders formed a line across the logo to stop any shenanigans from happening.
The Bucs cheerleading squad is keeping the #Titans from “disrespecting” the Bucs logo at midfield pic.twitter.com/Cw5m0yXgYp
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) August 21, 2021
Midfield logos are often a target for opposing teams. The Titans specifically are known for gathering at midfield for a team meeting before games. Logos have been stomped.
To read the rest of the Fansided article, click here.
The ROAR Of The Jaguars, 2021 Captains
Cheer Photo Of The Day
WORKSHOP ALERT! Learn from the Pros… to Go Pro!
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. Every year in our feedback form, we get requests to have a similar workshop in the summer… so what better time than now?
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. We’ve heard all of you, our “lovelies” loud and clear… and here it is!
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!
OUR LINEUP
NFL | NBA| AHL | AFL | ECHL Directors, Coaches & Choreographers
- NBA & AHL – Brandii McCoy, Director for the NBA Charlotte Hornets Honey Bees & AHL Charlotte Checkers CheckMates and All-Pro3 P-R-O Convention Instructor
- NBA – Michelle Burch, Performance Teams Manager for the NBA Portland Trailblazers Blazer Dancers, Blazers Stunt Team & Rip City Crew
- NFL & NBA Mashup – Stephanie DiBiase, Director & Choreographer for the ECHL Allen Americans Ice Angels and Current Choreographer for the NFL Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Former NBA Mavericks & AFL Desperados Choreographer
- NBA – Derric Whitfield, Sr. Director & Choreographer of Dance Teams for the NBA Washington Wizard Dancers
- NFL – Cassia Dean, Assistant Director & Choreographer for the NFL Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders
- NBA – Kelsey Wilkins, Dance Team Coach for the NBA Cavaliers PowerHouse Dancers
- NFL – Morgan, Head Choreographer & 5th Year Veteran for the NFL Cincinnati Ben-Gals
NFL Q&A Panel
- Tina Galdieri, Director & Coach for the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders
- Tara Battiato, Coach & Choreographer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders
- Charlotte Simons, Director of the Cincinnati Ben-Gals,
- Jamilla Keene, Director & Choreographer for the First Ladies of Football
HOW IT WORKS
We’re bringing NFL & NBA Pro Cheer/Dance Coaches, Directors and Choreographers to your living room! Here’s how it works…
- Grab Your Pass: Grab your Dance Pass for Sept 12th &/or 19th (Singles classes are also available)
- Replays Available: Don’t worry… if you can’t attend the entire time on either day, you’ll receive the replays/recordings of the classes plus the Q&A
- Access Links: The day before each event and the morning of, you’ll receive your access links to join us LIVE!!
- Warm Up: Join us at 12:30pm on Sept 12th &/or 19th for a pre warm up and stretch before the 1pm session starts
- Real Pro Cheer Routines: You’ll learn choreography directly from Pro Cheer Coaches, Directors & Choreographers… routines they would teach at prep classes, auditions and for game day
- Q&A: You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of each person at the end of each session
- Lifetime Access: After the event, you’ll have the recordings of each class so you can learn and re-learn… dance and dance again!
We look forward to helping you on your journey of becoming a Pro Cheerleader! Or if you just wanna dance and have fun… we can’t wait to groove with you! We hope to see you there!
REMEMBER: If you can’t attend LIVE that’s okay!! Your registration includes lifetime access to the recorded videos of all the classes and Q&A sessions!
Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Virtual Auditions Begin May 15th
Virtual Auditions Schedule
Are you ready for virtual auditions? All rounds of Auditions will be held virtually through the application process, routines taught by video, and live rehearsals.
Friday, May 15: Interview & Freestyle Round
6:00 PM | Registration Due
All applications that will include the Interview and Freestyle Rounds are due by 6:00 pm (EST)
Saturday, May 16: Quarterfinalists Announced
Candidates will receive an email if chosen to advance to the Quarterfinals Round.
Sunday, May 17: Quarterfinal Round
Candidates that make the quarterfinal round will receive a video with routine(s) to learn and submit on May 17th.
Semifinalists Announced
Monday, May 18: Semifinal Round
6:30 PM | Several rounds of cuts will be made during this time.
Finalists Announced
Tuesday, May 19: Photo Round
Finalist will submit photo in their audition attire for this round. Guidelines will be provided to all Finalists.
Finalists Rehearsals and Interviews
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Rehearsals
Interviews will be scheduled throughout the day and finalists will be able to sign up for interview times.
Tuesday, May 19
Wednesday, May 20
Thursday, May 21
Tuesday, May 26
Wednesday, May 27
Thursday, May 28
Friday, May 29: Final Auditions
The 2020-21 Washington Redskins Cheerleaders will be announced at the completion of Final Auditions.
Monday, June 1: Virtual Team Meeting
6:30 PM | Mandatory
Other Important Information:
Additional team schedule will be provided at the team meeting on June 1. Those from out of town will need to relocate once we are able to assemble as a team in person.
All dates and events are subject to change by sole discretion of the Washington Redskins.
For more information, please click here.
Clippers Spirit Dancers Photos
As we endure the corona virus crises and the continued shutdown of the NBA season, let us continue our look back at NBA dance teams from earlier in the year. This time, we take a deep dive into the Clippers Spirit Dancers from the season that was.
More photos after the break.
2020 Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Audition Dates
Auditions Schedule
Are you ready for auditions? Prep Classes are the best way to prepare for auditions and grant the opportunity to learn different styles of dance while training with professional instructors. Click here to learn more about our amazing Prep Classes!
All of the preliminary audition rounds and finalist rehearsals will be held at FedExField: 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD 20785.
All preliminary audition rounds and finalist rehearsals are CLOSED to the public.
Friday, March 27: Interviews
6:00 PM | Registration begins
7:00 PM | Interviews begin
Saturday, March 28: Preliminary & Quarterfinal rounds
Two (2) rounds of cuts will be made during this period.
8:00 AM | Check in begins
8:45 AM | Welcome (everyone must be checked in by this time)
9:00 AM | Preliminary Auditions: Freestyle & Technique
11:00 AM | Preliminary Auditions End
11:30 AM | Quarterfinalists Announced
12:00 PM | Quarterfinalists Learn Routine & Kickline for Semifinal Round
1:30 PM | Break
2:00 PM | Quarterfinalist Dance Performance
4:30 PM | End of Auditions
5:00 PM | Semifinalists Announced
Sunday, March 29: Semifinal Round
Several rounds of cuts will be made during this time.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Semifinalists Rehearsal
Monday, March 30: Finalists Photo & Video Shoot
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Swimwear and Uniform Photo and Video Shoots
Finalists Rehearsals and Interviews
All Rehearsals and Interviews are from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday, March 31
Wednesday, April 1
Thursday, April 2
Friday, April 3
Monday, April 6
Tuesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 8
Friday, April 9: Final Auditions
The 2019 Washington Redskins Cheerleaders will be announced at the completion of Final Auditions. Final Auditions will be OPEN to the public.
Final Audition Location & Time are TBD.
Monday, April 13: Squad Meeting
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Mandatory
Those from out of town will need to relocate immediately.
Other Important Dates:
Rookie Rehearsals
Tuesday, April 14
Team Rehearsals
Thursday, April 16
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
Cheerleader Audition Photos and Videos
The cheerleaders typically perform at Redskins Draft Fest the week of April 25, 2019. The team will travel for the 2019 – 2020 Calendar shoot in late May/early June.
Click here for more information or to register for auditions.