At least that's the message the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are sending to prospective cheerleaders around the country, as the NFL's most famous sideline squad prepares to begin a first-ever nationwide search for members of the 2003 squad:
"Every year, we have young ladies from all across the country travel to Dallas in April for the annual auditions," said Kelli Finglass, who's in charge of the Texas temptresses."But we've always felt there were hundreds of other talented and athletic singers and dancers who weren't able to do so."
So the sizzling stunners will try out hopefuls at 76 talent offices and fitness centers in the United States on March 9.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, and will be required to perform a short dance routine and kick line learned from a video available at Trans Continental Talent offices.
Local hopefuls will vie to become one of five regional finalists per city, moving on to compete in New Jersey, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Grand Rapids, Mich., Birmingham, Ala., Orlando, Fla., Raleigh, N.C., and Austin, Texas, on April 6. Regional finalists will then fly to Dallas to advance to the final round April 26.
For the record, the Off Wing editorial position is that the Dallas squad has been coasting on its reputation for far too long. Other squads that deserve equal attention include Washington, Miami, San Diego, and last, but certainly not least, Philadelphia.
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I agree with you about Miami, and would also add the Raiderettes to your list of squads that are better than the overrated, vulgar Cowboy cheerleaders.
This reminds me of something. There was one of those Without Sports ads (I think it was pulled, but I’m not sure) that went, “Without sports, they’d just be dancers” in reference to the professional cheerleaders.
I’m offended by that on two levels. One, dance is extremely hard work, and most professional dancers are as athletic (if not moreso) as any pro sports figure. Two, I don’t consider these women dancers. Sorry.