Angie Baker Selected to Direct Arena Bowl XXIV Dream Team

By James, ultimatecheerleaders.com

The Arizona Rattlers’ Sidewinders co-director, Angie Baker, was selected by the Arena Football League to direct the 2011 Arena Bowl XXIV dancers, the Aaron’s “Dream Team”.

The team will consist of one dancer from each AFL team that will perform in the pregame festivities, during the Arena Bowl and will assist in the presentation at the AFL awards banquet. Baker will be responsible for music and choreography for the dream team as well as coordinating its events in the host city.

The host location of the Arena Bowl is to be determined.

Angie has been involved in the cheerleading and dance industry for almost 20 years. She cheered professionally for 6 years, 4 of those with the Arizona Rattlers. During her time as a Sidewinder, Angie represented the Rattlers at the Arena Bowl in 2007 and at the Talladega International Speedway as part of the AFL’s Dream Team.

Angie was an Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader from 2008-10 and performed at the Super Bowl in Tampa FL. She was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals Show team and had the opportunity to travel to Ft. Hood and perform for the military and their families. She is a veteran Cheerleading Instructor and Judge for USA and stays busy with competitions and dance/cheer events year-round.

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Preliminary Audition: Saturday, July 16

Location:
Grand Canyon University
Student Recreational Center
3300 West Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85017

Registration: 9 am

Audition begins promptly at 10 am

The preliminary round will begin with learning a technique combination which will include turns, kicks and leaps. Dancers will audition this routine across the floor in small groups for a panel of judges where first cuts will be made. Those making it to the next round will learn the audition routine, as well as have an opportunity to freestyle. Dancers will perform the routine in small groups for the judges. Another round of cuts will be made. Dancers making it through the second round of cuts will be asked to return Sunday, July 17th for Semi-Finals. Lunch will be provided.

Semi-Finals: Sunday, July 17

Location:
Grand Canyon University
Student Recreational Center
3300 West Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85017

Each semi-finalist will be given an interview time on Saturday following the preliminary audition. Interviews will be approx 10-15 min in length. After interviewing, dancers will have an individual photo shoot session with the team’s photographer. Attire for the interview and photo shoot is up to the dancer’s discretion. More information about attire will be addressed at the prep clinics. When the interview and photo shoot are complete, dancers will be asked to change into dance clothes and wait for the performance part of the day to begin. The semi-finalists will perform the audition routine from Saturday as well as their own original choreography for the judges. The Suns will select and distribute the individual choreography music to the dancers prior to Sunday. The dancers invited to attend training camp will be announced at the end of the day.

Training Camp: Tuesday, July 19 & Thursday, July 21

Time, location, and other details for training camp will be made available to the finalists on Sunday. It will take place in the evening and both nights are mandatory!

Finals: Sunday, July 23

Location & Time: TBD

The final round of auditions will include auditioning all choreography learned throughout the course of the week in small groups for a panel of judges.

It’s not too late to get to a prep class! Here’s the info from suns.com:

Attending a prep clinic is not mandatory, but highly recommended for all candidates interested in auditioning. Different dance routines will be taught at each clinic, but the same information will be discussed. Prep clinics are closed to spectators, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Prep Clinic Dates/Times:

Saturday, July 9 (New!)

• Registration: 1:30 pm
• Clinic: 2 – 4 pm (doors will close promptly at 2 pm so please do not be late)

Wednesday, July 13

• Registration: 6:30 pm
• Clinic: 7 – 9 pm (doors will close promptly at 7 pm so please do not be late)

Thursday, July 14

• Registration: 6:30 pm
• Clinic: 7 – 9 pm (doors will close promptly at 7 pm so please do not be late)

Cost:

July 9, 13 & 14 Clinic Fee: $25 per participant, per clinic
(Payment will be collected upon arrival. Cash or money order only please!)

Age Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age by audition date (July 16) in order to audition. Participants 17 years of age may attend the clinics but need a parent or legal guardian present at registration to sign the waiver release.

Location:

US Airways Center
Practice Court
201 E. Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
**Parking is free in attached arena garage. Garage entrance is located off of 1st Street between Jefferson and Jackson. Entrance to the Practice Court is through the southeast doors (back of arena) off of Jackson and 3rd Street.**

Attire:

Please wear dance or workout apparel and athletic or dance shoes with non-marking soles. Jeans and or loose fitting attire are highly discouraged.

What to expect:

These Audition Prep Clinics are designed to take you through a mock audition. It will cover everything you need to know and expect on audition day.

The day will consist of:

• Group warm-up
• An across the floor combination consisting of different technique elements
• Learn a stylized combination similar to the audition routine (this is NOT the actual audition routine. All material being auditioned will be taught the day of the audition.)
• Meet and learn material from current 2010-11 Suns Dancers
• Freestyle/solo round practice and tips
• See examples of appropriate audition attire, hair, and make-up
• Discussions covering resume writing and headshot submissions, judging criteria, nutrition and exercise

The Audition Prep Clinics on July 13 & 14 are smaller scale and were added for anyone not able to attend the May and June clinics. They will consist of learning a routine performed by the Suns Dancers during the 2010-11 season and a Q&A session with Suns VP of game operations, Kip Helt.

Please reserve your spot by completing the below registration form. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please be sure to email Kip, so your spot can be released to another participant. For further questions, concerns or prep clinic cancellations please email: khelt@suns.com.

The 2011-12 Suns Dancers will be announced the following week!

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The Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders are looking for the best talent Atlanta has to offer. Do you have what it takes to cheer on the NFL sidelines?

Auditions take place Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Get all the info you need for tryouts.

Check out the promo video for the 2011 squad Auditions:

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The path toward the start of the third United Football League season will continue in the coming weeks with cheerleading/dance team tryouts in each of the five league markets.

“What it does for us, it gives us promotion and tangible content in each of our cities where our teams are playing, where we haven’t even started player tryouts yet,” said Brian Melekian, UFL Vice President of Operations. “The cheerleading auditions will be a kickoff party for 2011.”

In addition to UFL teams having to stock their rosters, each team’s respective cheerleading/dance squad does, as well. And here is how they will do it:

- LAS VEGAS LOCOMOTION - The preliminary Locomotion auditions will be March 26 from 1-5 p.m. at the Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts (3265 E. Patrick Lane). Registration begins at noon.

The finals will take place April 9 at noon at Blue Martini (6593 Las Vegas Blvd South # B-214). In-between the preliminaries and finals, there will be interviews and boot camp sessions.

For more information, contact director Kim Diaz at kimdiaz07@cox.net.

- OMAHA NIGHTHAWKS - The Nighthawks cheerleading/dance team will have preliminary tryouts March 4-6, and the finals are scheduled for April 16. The multi-step audition process begins with an optional Tryout Prep Class, slated for February 24 at I Think Fit Gym at 6:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $15 cash, and while the class is not required, it could be helpful.

Preliminary registration will begin on March 4 at 6 p.m., and the audition process will begin promptly at 7 p.m. This year’s preliminaries are a weekend-long process, and will be at I Think Fit Gym.

- On March 4, all rookie and veteran candidates interested in auditioning arrive, stretch and warm up. After a brief overview of how the night will be run, the tryout process will begin. The candidates will perform their self-prepared 40-second solo. The performance order will be drawn at random. After all candidates have performed, a call-back list will be announced. Candidates who are asked back will return on March 5.

- On March 5, check-in starts at 12:30 p.m., with the audition process starting at 1 p.m. Across-the-floor work with kicks, leaps, turns, tumbling and other added skills will be performed. Candidates will learn two different routines as a group, dance “A” and “B”. Call-back candidates will be announced after across-the-floor work and learning ability are evaluated.

- On March 6, the remaining candidates will be the 2011 Nighthawks cheerleading finalists. Check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m., with the audition process starting at 1 p.m. Once the candidates arrive, they will be put into one group of four for dance “A,” and another group of two for dance “B.” With this group, finalists can rehearse, manipulate the choreography to increase skill difficulty and get creative with group costuming. Finalists then have until finals to perfect these routines within the groups. Candidates also will learn an opening number altogether at this time. Finals details will be given and personal interviews will be scheduled.

The final audition process will be April 16 at Westroads Mall.

For more information, contact director Shan Stavropoulos at shanms100@yahoo.com.

- SACRAMENTO LADY LIONS - The Lady Lions’ preliminary tryouts will be February 26 and March 12, at the Sacramento Youth Football Training Center (5845 Dry Creek Road) in Rio Linda. Registration is at 11 a.m., and auditions begin at noon. Potential Lady Lions only have to attend one of the preliminary auditions, although those who don’t make the cut after one audition are allowed to re-audition at the second one.

Participants should come in dance attire of briefs or boy shorts and a half top, and dance shoes or non-marking soled athletic shoes. They are required to attend all phases of the audition. Potential Lady Lions must be willing to commit to the dance-team schedule, including rehearsals, personal training, special-event appearances and games. They must also have a reliable means of transportation.

The age minimum for tryout participants is 18 by June 1, 2011.

The final auditions, where the 2011 squad will be selected, will be Friday, April 1. More details on this event will be released as they are finalized.

For more information, contact director Lindsay Shoemaker at lindsay_shoe@yahoo.com.

- VIRGINIA DESTROYERS - Prep classes will be February 26 ($20 per class), preliminary auditions will be March 12 ($25 audition registration fee) and final auditions will be March 26. More details will be released as they are finalized.

For more information, contact director Kimberly Vaughn at Kimberly.Vaughn@ufl-football.com.

All preliminary tryouts are closed to the public, and all finals are open to the public.

Details on the cheerleading/dance team tryouts for the Hartford Colonials are being finalized.

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AFL is ramping up for their season! The Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders are holding auditions for their high-energy dance team. Pre-lims are this Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. It’s not too late to audition & go pro!

Audition Information:

• Auditions for the 2011 Arizona Rattlers Dance Team will be Saturday, January 22nd, 2011.
• Location:  Gold’s Gym  2156 E. Baseline Mesa 85204.
• Time:  Registration starts at 9:30am
• Fee:  $10 if you attended audition prep classes.  $20 audition fee – no prep classes.
• Finalist will be required to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday, January 25th as well as an interview during the week.  Finals will be held on Saturday, January 29th.

Audition Requirements:

• Female Dancers who are 18 years of age or older by the audition date.
• Must be available for all phases of the audition process and be prepared to stay as long as necessary (no exceptions!)
• Must provide one non-returnable headshot and one non-returnable full-body shot (5″×7″ or larger preferred). Photos are used for identification purposes.
• Professional photo is not mandatory. Photos should be a current representation of what you look like or will look like at the audition.
• Must provide a current dance and professional resume (if applicable).
• Must be of good moral character and successfully complete all pre-employment screening. The Arizona Rattlers are a drug-free workplace.
• Must live in Phoenix or be willing to relocate.
• Must have dependable transportation to rehearsals, games, and appearances.
• Must have a flexible schedule (with an emphasis on flexible evenings) and the ability to commit to the Arizona Rattlers Sidewinders schedule.

Audition Attire:

• Dance or athletic half-top (stomach must be showing).
• Hot pants, dance trunks, or shorts (no full or capri length pants).
• Shoes with non-marking soles.
• Performance ready hair and make-up.

For more information, please visit the Arizona Rattlers website.

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Are you a current, former or prospective professional dancer or cheerleader? Does your team need fresh choreography? Would you like to meet others in the industry or hear about audition opportunities?

Then get ready for the Texas Pro Dance Workshop in Houston, TX on Sunday, January 23, 2011!

AGENDA
** Learn choreography from elite alumni and directors
** Representing the NFL, NBA, AFL, MLS, and MLB
** Get tips from the pros on fitness, nutrition, makeup, attire and more
** Network with other performers from the east coast (and beyond!)
** Receive giveaways from sponsors including attire and cosmetics

COSTS
** Morning (9:00am-12:00pm): $45 Register Now!
** Afternoon (1:00pm-4:00pm): $45 Register Now!
** Full day (9:00am-4:00pm): $79 Register Now!
** Directors: Bring 2 or more squad members and receive complimentary admission.
** Refund Policy: 75% of registration fees may be refunded through January 20.

CHOREOGRAPHERS
Our choreographers are top alumni and directors of dance and cheer teams in the NFL, NBA, AFL, MLB and other sports leagues. They will teach 6 sidelines and 2 routines in length of 45-60 seconds, representing all major sports leagues. Read choreographer bios and view photos here!

**Lindsay Dove, 2 year NFL cheerleader, Houston TX.  

**Kirstin-Alys, Former Director of the Texas Hurricane Arena Football Lady Cane Cheerleaders, Current Director of the Houston Aeros Hockey Aero Dynamic Cheerleader.  Currently the owner/artistic director of Red Satin Dance Productions

Complete registration information here – it’s not too late!

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SDFL’s Dreamers dance team is holding auditions – tomorrow! It’s not too late to fill out the form & get involved!

from scoutdreamsfootball.org:

With tryouts  and training for football players well underway, the Scout Dreams Football League is to begin a completely different type of talent search – for passionate and energetic young women to make up the 2010 SDFL Dance Team.

These young ladies will comprise  a dance team when the SDFL enters its first season in the fall of 2010.  Auditions to find dancers for the SDFL will be held on October 16th at the East Valley YMCA.

The SDFL is seeking female dancers / cheerleaders with high energy, great personalities, physical fitness and a passion for dance, cheering and football.  Women must be 18 years of age by the date of their audition.

“We are looking for cheerleaders and dancers with a passion for football,” said SDFL Cheer and Dance Development Director Tina Lee.  “This is a great opportunity for young women to be part of a professional football cheer team and perform before hundreds of fans.”

The dance team called the “Dreamers”, will perform at all sixteen games this winter and will serve as ambassadors for the organization throughout the season.

At the auditions, participants will be asked to learn a short across the floor routine that may include high kicks, jazz technique and hip hop choreography, as well as free style.  Depending on the turnout, participants should plan on spending a good portion of the day at the preliminaries.

Auditions will be open to the public, family and friends.

For more information on the auditions, please download the audition packet below:

SDFL Dreamers Audition Packet

Please register for the audition by filling out this form.

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from fullcourtpress blog:

Middle Eastern Adventure of a Lifetime

October 15, 2010 by Katie

From the Kings Karavan tour to three home preseason games and various community appearances, the Sacramento Kings Dance Team has been busy since returning from trips to the Middle East and China.

It was exciting to be back on-court dancing for Kings fans during the preseason. The high-energy at ARCO Arena is consistent year-to-year, and I can’t wait to root our Kings to victory all season long!

The six of us who traveled to Iraq and Kuwait – Jenn, Lisa, Kelly, Heather, Lauren and I – have been back from Iraq for 14 days, and now that we have a break from games we can’t wait to share stories from our adventurous trip.

SMILE: View Exclusive Photos of SKDT Members in Iraq and Kuwait.

We departed the U.S. on Sept. 21, and spent nine days traveling to five different bases performing for our troops. Our first performance was at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. Before our performance, we received a mini-tour of the base from our Morale, Welfare and Recreation leader. Our first stop was a very educational meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Mark Crumpton. He told us the history of Camp Arifjan, and explained the purpose of each U.S. military base in Kuwait. We were very thankful for his presentation and his willingness to spend time educating us. At the end of our meeting with Lt. Col. Crumpton, he presented us with a certificate of appreciation and a Challenge Coin. A Challenge Coin is a small coin, bearing an organization’s insignia and carried by the organization’s members. They are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale, so we felt honored to receive it!

After leaving Lt. Col. Crumpton’s office, we took a tour of Camp Arifjan’s medical facilities. We first visited the operating recovery room, and brought along a special friend, Lance — a therapy dog from the American Red Cross. He was really cute and energetic, which made the patients smile. After visiting with several soldiers and taking photos, we checked out the dental offices and mental health facilities. It was a neat experience to see how similar the medical facilities on-base are to those we have at home.

After our wonderful tour concluded, we had free time before our show that evening. So, we checked out the stage where we would be performing and prepared for our show. We were very antsy for our first performance because it was the first time we would be dancing with The Andy Davis Band. Around 7:30 p.m. the show started, and the audience filled with excited soldiers.

Our shows lasted 90 minutes, and The Andy Davis Band and DeAnna Pappas, who gained fame from ABC’s “The Bachelor,” accompanied us. It was refreshing to perform with a live band because we generally perform to recorded music. An entertaining aspect of our shows involved bringing soldiers on-stage to participate in various skits. Seeing the soldiers laugh and smile made us feel like our mission in the Middle East was complete. Being able to get the soldiers to relax and forget about their normal daily duties was a great honor. After our first go-round, we couldn’t wait to visit more bases and continue performing!

The next day we woke up bright and early to a beautiful desert sunrise to catch our flight to Iraq. We drove to Ali Al Salem Air Base, where we anxiously awaited our C-130 plane. While flying on a C-130, it’s a requirement to wear a bullet-proof Kevlar vest, weighting approximately 10 lbs., and helmet while entering and exiting the plane. Once it arrived, we entered through the cargo door at the rear of the plane. Lisa and Lauren had the opportunity to ride in the cockpit during the flight, which is something most civilians don’t have the opportunity to do. The flight was quite an experience! We kept saying, ‘This is so cool!’ over and over, because we couldn’t believe we were actually flying on a C-130.

Our tour group arrived in Iraq at Contingency Operating Base Camp Basrah, where we had our next performance. The scenery was very similar to Camp Arifjan in Kuwait but the level of security was much greater. After being assigned to our CHUS (Containerized Housing Units), we headed to a meeting with Command Sergeant Major Jim Champagne. CSM Champagne was full of energy, and excited we were performing at COB Basrah. He briefly introduced us to Major General Brooks, who we learned was an alumnus of Jesuit High School in Sacramento. We had a casual conversation with both of them before they also presented us with a certificate and Challenge Coin. We were very excited to receive another token of appreciation from the troops!

That night we performed on a new stage for the troops at COB Basrah, and the soldiers were very enthusiastic! They put on a great show when we asked them to dance, while we watched from the audience. We were even able to get CSM Champagne on-stage in a dress and wig, which was highly entertaining and great for soldier morale!

The following day we flew on another C-130 to COB Adder in the city of Tallil, Iraq. The base was larger than the previous bases we visited, and all of the soldiers were from California. We were informed there were a lot of soldiers from Sacramento at the base, and they were excited for our appearance. We arrived at the base during the evening, so our night consisted of settling into our CHUS and resting.

The next day we took a tour around the base with our MWR leader, who was excited to show us around. Our first tour was of Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. It was a really cool experience. The Apache is a two-man helicopter, while a Black Hawk fits 11 passengers, two gunmen and two pilots. Later in our trip we knew we’d be flying in Black Hawks, so it was a very interesting tour.

Next, we were able to see and learn about the Predator, which is an unmanned aerial vehicle used by the U.S. Air Force and CIA. There are four soldiers in Iraq who care for the aircraft, launch it and land it, while soldiers in the U.S. actually fly it. It was amazing to learn how our country is able to control something so specialized and hi-tech from so far away.

Our last tour was at the border of the base, where all vehicles are screened before entering and exiting. Every day, hundreds of vehicles travel in and out hauling cargo and supplies. The solders introduced us to their bomb dogs, which were adorable. The trainers put on a demonstration of how the dogs find explosives in vehicles entering the base by planting a small amount of explosives in a truck and letting the dogs find it. We found it interesting when a dog found the explosives, it actually sat down and became quiet.

After completing our tours we prepared for the evening’s show, which was held indoors at Memorial Hall. We were excited because it meant the temperature would be cooler than the 100-plus degrees outside! Since it was our third show, we felt more comfortable, and it went really well. Toward the end of the show, Andy Davis sang “America the Beautiful.” COB Basrah was the only base where every single soldier in the crowd stood up and sang during the entire song. We all became a little teary eyed watching them, especially Lisa, whose brother has twice served in Iraq. We ended the show with a meet and greet, and then headed back to our CHUS to rest for our early flight the next day.

The following morning, we took a C-130 to COB Speicher, and as soon as we landed we hopped on two Black Hawks, or “birds” as military folks called them. It was very exciting to fly on Black Hawks for the first time! It was a really smooth ride, and between the six of us we took dozens of pictures and videos along the way. After our short ride, we landed at Forward Operating Base Dagger. FOB Dagger was a small base that only consisted of about 70 soldiers. Half of the base has been given to the Iraqi soldiers, who are now training with U.S. soldiers. The Iraqi side of the base was an old resort Saddam Hussein used to visit and vacation with his family. Now he is buried in the neighboring city. The base is on the Tigris River and had more vegetation than any other base. At the base’s request, we became the first entertainment group to visit FOB Dagger, which was a special honor.

After spending a few hours at FOB Dagger, our birds arrived and we flew to another small base, FOB McHenry. We were so excited to be flying around in Black Hawks, we had no idea what was in store. We were greeted by a soldier who gave us a quick tour before we headed to a meet and greet with the rest of the troops. We entered their dining facility (DFAC), and it was packed with soldiers anxious to see us. We signed autographs and took pictures. Heather ran into an old friend from middle school she used to carpool with. They were excited to see each other so far from home!

After thinking we were only supposed to be at FOB McHenry for a few hours, we were informed our birds could not pick us up due to sandstorms and we would have to stay the night. Our tour group would have been excited, but we left our luggage at COB Speicher and didn’t bring a change of clothes. Considering we were set to be there for a while, the soldiers decided to show us more of the base. They took us to their shooting range, where we shot M4 rifles and a 50-caliber machine gun from the inside of a Stryker vehicle. To shoot the 50-caliber gun, we took turns sitting inside the Stryker looking at a screen with the target on it, held a joystick and pressed a button. It was similar to playing a video game, which made it feel too easy. The gun made a huge sound as it fired into a test pit. While waiting outside of the Stryker, we had to wear earplugs because the gun was so loud. The soldiers then took us for rides in their MRAP vehicles, which are armored vehicles similar to huge Hummers.

Since we hadn’t planned to stay overnight at the base, the soldiers cleaned out CHUS for us to sleep in and provided us with blankets and pillows. In hopes we would be able to fly to our luggage the next morning, it was a restless night. The next day, we awoke very early and headed to the waiting room by the helicopter pad. We were told our birds would be arriving soon, but they never did.

The day went on and we continued to wait for our birds, but they kept getting delayed due to poor weather conditions in other areas of Iraq. At that point, all we really wanted was a shower and a change of clothes. By 7 p.m., we were informed we would have to stay the night again and hope to be picked up in the morning. So, we were provided with care packages the base received as donations from people in the U.S., which included clean clothes and toiletries. We finally had the opportunity to shower, and we couldn’t have been happier! We put on our new clean clothes, which weren’t exactly something we would wear back home – long khaki shorts, XL white T-shirts and men’s boxer briefs. Considering the day we’d experienced, it made for a great laugh. After settling into our beds, we heard the birds might arrive sooner than previously expected. Sure enough, they didn’t come.

A couple hours later, nearing midnight, we received a knock at our door telling us to put our flight gear on and head to the helicopter pad. After waiting all day, we thought it was too good to be true. In the distance, we heard helicopters and started to get really excited. Seemingly out of nowhere, Black Hawks appeared, and we learned how they were named. The helicopters fly in the dark without lights, and the pilots wear night vision goggles to navigate. It was an incredible experience flying in the dark, and it made for a relaxing end to our adventurous prior two days.

Unfortunately, being stuck at COB McHenry changed our tour plans, and we were unable to perform our last show. We arrived at COB Speicher early in the morning, grabbed our luggage and jumped on a C-130 to Camp Arifjan. Lisa and I were able to ride in the cockpit during the flight. We saw the sunrise over the clouds, and sat in the pilot’s seat as the plane was flying. It was an amazing experience!

We arrived at Camp Arifjan and had a few hours to kill before we needed to head to Kuwait International Airport to catch our flight back to the U.S. We took naps, went to the gym and made sure to get some souvenirs at the on-base store.

Our tour ended as our flight took off from Kuwait, but our memories will live on. The six of us are very thankful to have had the opportunity to travel to the Middle East to perform for our troops as part of the SKDT. We want to thank all U.S. troops across the world and especially those we met during our tour. We also want to thank Pro Sports MVP for giving us the opportunity and The Andy Davis Band and DeAnna Pappas for being great journey companions. Keep an eye out for an exclusive Kings.com video feature around Veteran’s Day with behind-the-scenes footage from our trip.

This weekend the Kings “Paint the Town” as part of the NBA Cares campaign. Check out the Kings Karavan schedule to see where Kings Dance Team members will be during the weekend for your chance to meet us and win cool prizes. Also, on Saturday at the Westfield Plaza Downtown from 2-4:30 p.m., the SKDT will be modeling items from the Kings Team Store. So come see what’s new, and get some fresh gear to wear to the games!

SOUTHEAST PRO DANCE CONVENTION
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010

Are you a current, former or prospective professional dancer or cheerleader? Does your team need hot choreography? Would you like to meet others in the industry or hear about audition opportunities?

Then get ready for the Southeast Pro Dance Convention in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 4, 2010!

AGENDA
** Learn choreography from elite NFL, NBA and AFL alumni
** Get tips from the pros on fitness, nutrition, makeup, attire and more
** Network with other performers from the east coast (and beyond!)
** Receive giveaways from sponsors including attire and cosmetics
** Directors receive complimentary lunch

COSTS
** Morning (9:00am-12:00pm): $45
** Full day (9:00am-4:00pm): $79
** Discount: 15% off early bird registration before November 21
** Directors: Bring 3 or more squad members and receive complimentary admission. All directors receive complimentary lunch and director’s roundtable session.

REGISTRATION
** Registration will open October 25
** Join this Facebook event page for immediate notification of choreographers, location and additional information

CHOREOGRAPHERS
** Check back for our choreographer announcements! Featuring top pro dance alumni of the NFL, NBA and other major sports leagues. Learn pro-style sidelines and routines!

See the full line-up and details on their facebook event page.

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