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# What the H?

Mavs dancer Bonnie O. at the wheel with teammate Paula T. riding shotgun as they drive carpool for Dirk Nowitzki and German house DJ, a dude named Flula. It seems that Flula does this kind of thing a lot. And now you know as much about this as I do.

Sassy ladies audition to be on Mavs Dancers squad

by Alexandra Olivia Pegasus News Saturday at the Hilton Anatole, more than 150 hopeful women auditioned to be part of the Dallas Mavericks Dance team. As each participant performed a 30-second routine, a panel of judges whittled down the finalists. The squad has 15-20 spots, says Mallory Mills, director of the dance team. By the […]

More Than 150 Ladies Put Moves on Display in Hopes of Becoming Mavs Dancers

Vote on new DMD uniforms

The Dallas Mavericks Dance team has posted two new uniform options on their Facebook page, and they’re asking for feedback. Actually, if I do the math, I think the vote is over, but you can still leave comments. Personally, I’m for the second option. I’m not entirely clear on what’s going on with those shorts, […]

Nicole Hamilton Goes From Mavs Dancer And Cowboys Cheerleader To Vegas Showgirl!

From Buzzfeed.com Decades later that hasn’t changed one bit, nothing says Las Vegas more than those pink feather clad beauties strutting their stuff on a glittered stage! The spectacle comes at the price of hard work and dedication though, while the show-girls outfits can weigh in sometimes near 50 pounds, it’s obvious some extreme training […]

SI.com: NBA

Sports Illustrated has posted a collection of NBA dance team photos from the last week. The gallery includes teams from the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and Dallas Mavericks. Click here to check it out!

What I Learned Half Naked: Tales of a Pro Cheerleader

Leslie Shaw-Hatchard shares the full experience of being a professional cheerleader in Texas. For the first time ever she honestly reveals a hidden and sometimes questionable side of cheerleading. The book is titled “What I Learned Half Naked: Tales of a Pro Cheerleader” as it documents the many lessons Leslie learned in uniform during her […]

And now…news from the “Random” File

I just came across this article, and it gave me pause. Why is an Indian news portal interested in the Mavs Dancer’s costumes? Is this big news? Someone must be watching very carefully to know that the dresses are new this year. Why single out the Mavs dancers? Dance teams get new costumes every year. […]

Dallas Mavericks Dancers are in it for the play, not the pay

Their stipends can’t pay rent, but many see it as an opportunity to make dance a priority. Tiney Ricciardi Pegasus News November 2, 2012 DALLAS — For the love of the game — that’s what we typically consider to be the attitude of our most skilled athletes. But history would prove that theory incorrect. Between […]

So you didn’t make the team. You can pretend on Halloween!

Hardcourt Halloween: NBA licenses sexy ‘dance team’ costumes By Adam Tschorn Los Angeles Times October 4, 2012, 10:32 a.m. Since the NBA season officially gets underway the day before All Hallows Eve, perhaps it’s fitting that one of the National Basketball Assn.’s latest licensing deals is for women’s Halloween costumes. Described by the NBA as […]