14ers Dance Team Auditions September 30
Published on September 21, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Colorado 14ers News Release
Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League will conduct dance team auditions for the 2006-07 inaugural season on September 30 at 1 p.m. at the FlatIron Athletic Club (505 Thunderbird Drive, Boulder CO 80303). Callbacks will be held October 1 at 1 p.m. The Colorado 14ers is the farm team of the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors.
14ers Dancers will participate in cheer and dance routines at all 24 regular season home games at the new, state-of-the-art Broomfield Event Center (opening November). The final team will consist of a dynamic group of dancers, able to provide an exciting, high-energy combination of entertainment and crowd encouraging routines. The team will also participate in various community service events scheduled throughout the season.
"The dance team is an important part of any sports organization. It is essential to enhancing team moral and encouraging fan participation," said Jennifer Reifman, Director of Promotions and Game Entertainment. "We look forward to an exciting season."
Potential candidates must be high school graduates, at least 18 years of age and possess effective dance skills. Candidates will be judged on their ability to grasp choreographed dance routines in both jazz and hip hop, while maintaining a positive attitude, showmanship and energy level. Judges will also be looking for a striking personality, polished appearance and the candidates with the ability to take constructive criticism.
Official registration begins at 1 p.m. on the day of auditions. There will be a $40 registration fee. Candidates must bring a photo and resume. Attire must include a two piece dance outfit, appropriate dance shoes (i.e. jazz, boots) and hair should be pulled back from the face.
For more information, contact Cutting Edge Dance & Acro at (303) 426-4836 or Jennifer Reifman at the Broomfield Event Center at (303) 460-8800 ext. 5962.
Colorado is one of seven new markets and 12 teams for 2006-07. The 14ers will join the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, Anaheim Arsenal, Bakersfield Jam, Idaho Stampede and Los Angeles D-Fenders to make up the Western Division. The Arkansas RimRockers, Austin Toros, Dakota Wizards, Fort Worth Flyers, Sioux Falls Sky Force and Tulsa 66ers will comprise the Eastern Division.
The 14ers' 50-game regular season schedule features 30 contests within the Western Division and 39 weekend games (Fri-Sun). In addition, the first ever D-League All-Star Game is set for Saturday, Feb. 17, to be played during Jam Session at the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas.
Season seats are available now for the 2006-07 season by calling 303-465-HOOP. Season seats range from $10-$37 per game. For more information on season tickets and a full list of season ticket holder benefits, visit www.BroomfieldEventCenter.com.
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