James, East Coast Correspondent|Published on May 16, 2014
In this segment, taped for KDFW’s “Eyewitness News” in 1976, Dallas-based reporter Jim Ruddy covers the first open tryouts held by the Dallas Cowboys to select the team’s cheerleading squad for the 1976-1977 football season. The tryouts, which took place at Texas Stadium in the Dallas suburb of Irving, drew over 130 cheerleading hopefuls. Included […]
Gary Glenn Titans Online May 16, 2014 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In one of the toughest competitions in recent years, the Titans selected their 2014 cheerleading squad in front of a near capacity crowd Thursday night at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. Titans Director of Cheerleaders called Thursday night’s competition “extremely close” among the finalists. View […]
James, East Coast Correspondent|Published on May 15, 2014
By Kristi Turnquist The Oregonian Just in time for Wednesday night’s NBA playoff game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs, comes a special video message from the Blazer Dancers. Except this one isn’t a rah-rah shout-out to the Blazers. Nope, the Blazer Dancers are sending out a cheer asking for Emmy […]
James, East Coast Correspondent|Published on May 15, 2014
PREP CLINIC Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014 Time: 6-10 p.m. | Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Location: Atlanta Hawks Practice Court – Philips Arena Cost: $30 (Cash or money order only. No credit cards or checks will be accepted at the door.) The Prep Clinic will consist of dance/cheer instruction, along with a Q&A […]
The cheerleaders website has an interesting article from last weekend’s open call and semi final rounds, and a photo gallery from prelims. Definitely worth checking out. Voting is well underway to determine which rookie candidate will get a bye into training camp. If you will indulge me in a moment of pure self interest, I’d […]