Cassie Russo Named Soulmates Choreographer
November 21, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2011) - The Philadelphia Soul named Cassie Russo as the Soulmates Dance Team Choreographer for the 2012 season. Her first official duty will be to oversee the second open call event at Philadelphia Airport Hilton on Sunday, November 27.
"With passion, dedication and a true love for the sports and entertainment industry, it is a distinct honor to represent the Philadelphia Soul organization," said Russo. "I am beyond thrilled and excited to get started, we are ready to work to our highest potential and beyond."
Russo is the owner of CaRu Entertainment (www.caruentertainment.com), a dance studio and performance center in Pennington, NJ where she is a professional choreographer, performer and dance instructor.
Her previous sports dance team experience includes: co-founder and choreographer of the Unofficial Dancers of the New York Giants, co-founder and choreographer for the Fight Vixens Dance Team for the Philadelphia Fight Rugby League, dancer for the Philadelphia Angels Dance Team for the Philadelphia Wings and a dancer on the New York Titans Dance Team for the Titans Lacrosse team.
In addition to sports dance team choreography, she has choreographed for competition teams, musicals, the East Coast Pro Dance Convention and the New York Columbus Day Parade. As an Angels Dance Team member she appeared on Good Day Philadelphia and as a Titans Dancer, she appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and Live with Regis and Kelly. Russo is a graduate of DeSales University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance and Liberal Arts.
The second open call tryout for the 2012 Soulmates Dance Team and will be held on Sunday, November 27 at the Philadelphia Airport Hilton (4509 Island Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153-3803). The open-call audition registration will take place between 8-9 a.m. with the audition beginning promptly at 9 a.m.
Fee for the clinic is $25, but those that pre-register will receive a $5 discount. Pre-registration is available at www.philadelphiasoul.com where credit cards and PayPal are accepted or cash at the door. Those seeking additional information about the auditions should e-mail the Soul at soulmates@philadelphiasoul.com or visit the official team website at www.philadelphiasoul.com . The 2012 Soulmates Finals date, time and location will be announced at a later date.
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