MDC Visits Ft. Carson During the Holiday Season

From MiamiDolphinsCheerladers.net

On Friday, December 16, Ft. Carson Exchange welcomed four members of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleading team to the installation! The first stop on their whirlwind tour was to the 4th Infantry/4thBrigade, where they met with troops and their families who are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in early 2012. The ladies were a welcome sight to all ages, and they were happy to sign squad photos and pose for pictures. They even managed to find a little bit of snow on a clear, sunny day in Colorado Springs!

The ladies also visited the Ft. Carson Kennels for a K-9 demonstration. They were given the chance to suit-up and be this working dogs chew-toy! A visit to the Ft. Carson Thunder Alley Bowling Lanes completed a busy day and bowlers really appreciated the cheerleaders taking the time to visit…and of course to bowl.

Eager Miami Dolphin fans started to line up on a busy Saturday for the in-store meet and greet. There were lots of Miami Dolphins jerseys and t-shirts to be seen in the store that day. For many fans these pictures would be their 2011 Christmas cards! Powerzone SAM Sean Mc Coy (a die-hard Dolphins fan) thought that Christmas had come early for him! The visit was a huge success, and our customers were thrilled with the opportunity to meet these lovely ladies. Their smiles and support of the military community during this busy holiday season was greatly appreciated, and a huge boost to the morale of the Ft. Carson service members and their families!

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Ariana is the Dolphins Pro Bowl Cheerleader

Ariana, a  five-year veteran and two-year captain, has been selected as the MDC representative for the 2012 Pro Bowl.  A South Florida native, she has been with the squad since she was 18 and is currently a junior studying communications at a local university.   Being selected Pro Bowl Cheerleader is considered to be the highest honor a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader can receive.

“I am so honored to be chosen by my teammates to represent the Miami Dolphins for the 2012 Pro Bowl,” Ariana said. “I was so overwhelmed with joy when they called my name on the field and was excited to celebrate it having my best friends right beside me.  It means so much that my teammates view me as the best representation of this squad.  I know that I won’t let them down.  I am looking forward to being in Hawaii for the first time and meeting the other talented Pro Bowl cheerleaders!”

[Arianna at MiamiDolphins.net]

NFL Cheerleader Gallery – week 13

Click here to check out some photos of the Dolphins, 49ers, Vikings, Redskins, Texans, Saints and Bucs Cheerleaders on WUSA!

It looks like the Saints have selected their Pro Bowl Cheerleader. I *think* this is Danielle, but I won't swear to it.

Former Dolphins Cheerleader Joins Boca Raton Advisory Board

From Sun-Sentinel.com

Ashton Landgraf even got a comment from the mayor when she stepped to the podium to tell City Council why she wanted to be on the city’s volunteer community relations board.

“Another cute young lady,” Mayor Susan Whelchel said at the Nov. 22 council meeting, as Landgraf followed fellow board candidate Elizabeth Suarez.

Landgraf, who was on the Dolphins’ squad from 2007 through this year, said her international travel experience as a cheerleader, their tie-ins with charities and her love of Boca as a native daughter moved her to apply. She’s finishing up a graduate degree in communications at Florida Atlantic University and working, she said later.

Both women were approved to fill vacancies on the board.

Miami Dolphins cheerleaders share their secrets


By Michele Wright
CBS12.com
11/7/2011

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The life of a Miami Dolphins cheerleader may seem glamorous, with all the adoring fans and being in the spotlight for some of the biggest football games and events in the world.

However being a professional cheerleader is more than just a pretty face. CBS 12’s Michele Wright reveals the secrets of the sideline.

The Sun Life Stadium is quiet now, but it’s the home of the Miami Dolphins football team. Sunday fun day with football, food, fun and the ladies on the sidelines cheering everyone on…the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders.

As a former NFL Cheerleader (Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR), I got the exclusive CBS 12 interview, and sat down with two local Phins cheerleaders. They stopped by the CBS 12 studios, giving us a rare look into the life of a NFL cheerleader. Brianne Herndon is a veteran cheerleader from Port St. Lucie. And Kylee Rodgers is a rookie living in West Palm Beach.

“I love being on field, it’s the most amazing experience. fans screaming…best seat in the house,” Herndon said. “I’ve always done dancing my entire life every since I was 2. Dad grew up in Ft. Lauderdale born & raised. Grew up watching Miami Dolphins. I grew up around the Dolphins. We always had season tickets and I would always go to the game & when I saw the cheerleaders. I fell in love. I knew when I turned 18. I wanted to tryout for Miami Dolphins.”

“I love it here…being a part of Dolphins icing on the cake,” Rodgers said. “I’ve been an athlete my entire life. Really inspired to try-out for the NFL squad because I enjoy performing and working out and being a part of a team with 41 other beautiful women to support me and work hard with is a dream opportunity.

The pay range is $20-$50 per home game. With over 500 appearances with the Miami Dolphins organizatio, the unveiling of their new 2010 swimsuit calendar, full-time jobs and school, these ladies stay busy on and off the field.

“My entire day can be demanding at times,” Rodgers said. “I definitely get up bright and early work all the way to 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

“The hard work together, the sweat, moments, calendar unveiling, excitement can’t describe it, I live for it.”

What are the myths about being an NFL cheerleader?

“I think the biggest one is that we don’t work hard,” Rodgers said. “You should see us after practice. We really work hard, learn routines, look beautiful on the field.”

“Everyone thinks that we’re always glamorous,” Herndon said. “No, we have practice 3 times a week from 6-10 & its hard work to cheer on our favorite team. We’re dancing the whole time.”

What do the fans think of the cheerleaders?

“They’re always excited to see us,” Herndon said. “It puts a smile on our face, how excited they are to get our autograph. Just to see their faces.”

“If we wave at a young child or a really excited fan,” Rodgers said, “it brings a smile and a feeling I can’t describe.”

How do the cheerleaders inspire others?

“You do the best you can, it’s that sparkle,” Herndon said.

“Believe in yourself. It’s about being a role model to young women, know how to present yourself, care about community, get involved, doing the right thing,” Rodgers said.

The ladies tell me that they LOVE performing in front of the fans, but they are most proud of their work in the community.

Email Michele Wright, Reporter/Anchor: mwright@cbs12.com