Boston, NYC, and Los Angeles Dancers: Audition for the Celtics

Every summer Marina Ortega, Director of the Boston Celtics Dancers, hits the road in search of new talent for the team. And every year, I might add, at least a couple of LA and NY dancers are chosen for the squad (Exhibit A: Alison L., Caroline, Danielle, and Jenna). Just because you’re from out of […]

Washington Wizard Girls Auditions Set For June 12-13th

Come audition to be a part of the most beautiful, talented, and exciting squad in the NBA, the Washington Wizard Girls! The Wizard Girls have the opportunity to perform at all Wizard home games, travel to exotic locations for the annual swimsuit calendar photo shoot, and participate in promotional and charity appearances throughout the DC […]

Summer Jam 2010 at Power House of Dance in Frisco

Featuring Lil C, Kim Mcswain and Marty Kudelka Intermediate: ages 10-14 Advanced: ages 14-18 Adult ages: 18 and up Special Junior Room taught by the Dallas Maverick Dancers!! Junior: ages 5-10 Intermediate/Advanced/ Adult- $125 Early Registration Fee $100 ends May 23 $150 at the door Junior- $65 Early Registration Fee $50 ends May 23 $80 […]

BuffaloJills.net relaunched!

BuffaloJills.net has just undergone a major redesign. Plenty of news, photos and video along with the opportunity to become a member of the Buffalo Jills Fan Club. [BuffaloJills.net]

Baltimore Mariners Cheerleaders

Originally, I was going to stop in Baltimore on my way back from Charlotte on March 14th and cover the Baltimore Mariners Cheerleaders. But when I exited I-95 I was caught in a Sunday afternoon(!) traffic jam. It seems some major streets were closed for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. So, I never made it […]

NBA Dance Bracket 2010 Finals

Wow! It had to happen some day. The 4-time defending NBA Dance Bracket Champion Miami Heat Dancers got knocked off. The Charlotte Lady Cats advanced to the finals defeating the Heat Dancers 59%-41%. Meanwhile out West, the Suns Dancers triumphed over the Mavs Dancers to earn a spot in the finals. Final voting is open […]

Congratulations Bucs Cheerleaders!

The 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders have been selected. The team is a little smaller this year – only 30 dancers, including 10 newbies and 20 returners. The Bucs Cheerleaders are under new direction this year, so congrats also to Cheerleading Manager Catherine Boyd (former Bucs Cheerleader) and Cheerleading Coordinator Melissa Fitzgerald (former Cowboys Cheerleader […]

Falcons Cheerleaders Get New Look

The Atlanta Falcons are completely revamping their Cheerleader program — new look, new approach, bigger part of the game day experience! The new look means searching for ladies who epitomize the “New South” — young, glamorous, hip, attractive, intelligent. Falcons Cheerleader Director Chato Waters talks about the campaign. Tryouts are Sunday April 11th. [Atlanta Falcons […]

UFL Names Billie O’Hara Cheer and Dance Development Director

The United Football League has announced that prominent Central Florida dance instructor and choreographer Billie O’Hara has been named to the dual role of UFL Cheer and Dance Development Director and Director of the Florida Tusker Cheerleaders. In her new post, O’Hara will oversee the development of Dance/Cheer Teams for all United Football League teams […]

From pigskins to poms: How an Edina man started the first Vikings cheer team

By Katie Mintz Sun Newspapers March 25, 2010 Pompoms, not pigskins, held Bob Patrin’s eye at a college football game in 1955. From his seat in the University of California, Berkeley stands, the young man spotted the school’s pompom girls dancing across the field. “I saw these girls in unison doing these routines and I […]