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                Ni Hao Cavalier Fans! It's Amanda from the Cavalier Girls and we arrived safely in Beijing after a long and packed 14 hour flight, and the truth is I don't even feel that jet lagged. I think it is just because I am so excited! Everything here is so interesting and I am trying to take every sight and every moment in. The people here in China LOVE the NBA and love the Cavaliers almost as much as we do. Everywhere we go in our Cavs gear people stare and want our picture and talk about LeBron James! Lol.  We are here to do a performance for the very popular "Tsingtao Beer Dance Passion" reality TV show  that is similar to "So You Think You Can Dance" in the United States, I really hope we can post the show on CavFanatic so everyone can see it. It is going to be great and everyone in China will know what Cleveland has got to offer, which is a lot!

                Our first full day here was a free day so we went to climb the Great Wall of China and seriously, I don't think anyone will understand how much of a climb it really was. I thought you just kind of strolled on the wall but it is on top of huge mountains.  We had to take a cable car to the top but it was worth it, the sights were breathtaking. It was a great workout, and actually so strenuous that I tore a hole in my shoe! It was an experience I will never forget, truly one of the best things I have ever done in my life.

After we got back to the hotel from our outing we all took a much needed and much deserved nap. Then we got a call from our NBA contact here in China and she took us out to a dance club in downtown Beijing called "The Kros Nest ." It was quite an experience.  The club played all American rap music so we felt a little at home. We had some Chinese Pizza and tried some Dragon fruit that they put out at the table. If you've never tried it I suggest you do, it is really good. We got back to the hotel pretty early and rested up for today, Monday. Today we are going shopping at the world famous Silk Market and Pearl Market in Beijing.  I literally cannot contain my excitement! After shopping we will have a practice in the hotel and rest up for a long day of show rehearsals on Tuesday. It is a live TV show and everyone here keeps telling us that like it is going to throw us off. I told them that we put on a live show for you guys every game, once or twice or even three times a week so, no worries. We got it! If you are headed to the preseason game tonight show our fellow Cavalier Girls some love! Go Cavaliers!

 

2009-2010 CAVALIER GIRL AUDITIONS BEGIN JULY 18TH 2009!!!

THE AUDITION

The Cavalier Girls will consist of the most talented and qualified dancers, and will be expected to uphold a high standard of quality dance performance and community involvement.  The Cavaliers' organization feels strongly that the dancers should compliment the professionalism represented on and off the court.  During the preliminary audition process, applicants will be judged on dance ability, crowd appeal, showmanship and individual applications.  Finalist will go through an interview, a solo dance performance and a final dance audition.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Be a part of a First Class organization and a member of one of the NBA's hottest dance teams
• Experience the thrill of performing at all Cleveland Cavaliers Home Games (at the Q) in front of over 20,000 fans
• Local, National and International media exposure - The Cavalier Girls were featured in Dance Spirit, Northern Ohio Live, FHM and Sports Illustrated magazines. They have performed in China, Iraq, Mexico, Paris and Berlin. In addition to countless appearances on local news and radio stations.
• Learn new and exciting choreography featuring Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Character and various other styles
• Donate time and talent to various charity events
• Paid rehearsals, games, appearances/promotions and dance clinics
• Invaluable memories and friendships with fellow teammates

REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants must be 21 years old by November 1, 2009. There is no maximum age limit.
• Team members must have flexible schedules for rehearsals (approximately 3 times a week), 46+ games, and various appearances/promotions prior to, during and post the 2009-2010 regular season
• Team members must have reliable means of transportation
• Must be a student and/or have a part-time/full-time job
• Must be available for Cavalier Girls training camp - Held during the month of August (Specific dates TBA)

AUDITION DATES/TIMES

• Preliminary Auditions - Round 1

Saturday, July 18^th - St. Edwards High School Gymnasium, 13500 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood Ohio 44107

Registration/ Doors open 8:30 am

• Semi-finals - Round 2 (Invite only)

Sunday, July 19^th - The Quicken Loans Arena (Practice Court), One Center Court, Cleveland Ohio 44115

• Finals - Round 3 (Invite only)

Meet and Greet - Monday, July 20^th - Arrive at 6pm (Location TBA)

Mock Practices - Tuesday, July 21^st and 22^nd - Arrive at 645pm (Location TBA)

AUDITION ATTIRE

A two-piece outfit with flesh colored tights/hosiery is mandatory. A two-piece outfit consists of any top (sports bra, halter-top, and tank) that shows your midriff and bottoms (briefs or hot shorts...NO PANTS).  Jazz, dance shoes or athletic shoes (minimal tread and non-marking soles) are also mandatory.

RESUME AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• All interested applicants should complete a registration form online at www.cavs.com or call the Entertainment Hotline (216) 420-2255 to receive a registration form in the mail.
• A $15.00 registration processing fee is required. Please make check or money order payable to the "Cleveland Cavaliers".
• A 4x6 or larger photo is also required. Full body is preferred but headshots are acceptable. Photos will not be returned!

Please mail completed Registration, photo and $15 processing fee to
Cleveland Cavaliers
Attn: Cavalier Girls
One Center Court
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

• Pre-registration is highly recommended to guarantee a reserved spot. Registration must be received at the address above by Wednesday, July 15^th 2009.  Again pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended!
• Walk-up applicants will be accepted but applicants are recommended to arrive early for registration and must pay $20 cash for registration processing fee!

WHAT TO EXPECT...

PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS

Upon arrival, proceed to the registration area for check-in. There will be two areas for pre-registered applicants, one for last names beginning with A-L and one for M-Z. There will also be a separate area for walk-up applicants to register. Upon registration you will need to complete an official employment applicant and given a audition number.

After a group warm-up, all applicants will learn a choreographed "across the floor" combination, emphasizing Jazz technique and skill.  Applicants will then go on to learn a Jazz routine.  Applicants will be required to perform the Jazz routine in front of a panel of judges.  After auditioning the Jazz routine, a cut will be made. The remaining dancers will continue on to learn and perform a Hip-Hop routine.  After auditioning the Hip-Hop routine, another cut will be made.  Semi-Finalist will be selected at the end of the preliminary audition, based on dance ability, showmanship, crowd appeal and applications.  All detailed information regarding Semi-Finals including location, time and attire, will be given to the chosen finalist at the end of the preliminary auditions. 

Bringing lunch and/or snacks are advised. Short breaks will be given throughout the day; however, there will not be an official lunch break.

***Snacks will be available for purchase***

SEMI-FINALISTS
Semi-Finalists selected on Saturday, July 18^th will need to be available for the final dance audition process on Sunday, July 19^th.  Semi-Finalists selected will be required to perform and re-audition the Jazz and Hip-Hop routines from Preliminary auditions.  Semi-Finalist will also be required to perform a short solo dance performance.   After the audition and performance, a cut will be made and those selected will be named Finalists. 

FINALS

All Finalists will need to be available for a Meet and Greet in which formal interviews will be conducted and two Mock practices.  The dates for Finals are as follows:

• Meet and Greet - Monday, July 20th
• Mock Practices - Tuesday, July 21st and 22nd

CLOSED AUDITION

To ensure a professional and relaxed atmosphere for all participants, the audition will be closed to the public. Guests, family and friends will not be allowed to attend any part of the audition process.

 
The best way to prepare for auditions is to attend the Pre-Audition Workshops. A Pre-Audition workshop is a 2-hour workshop that focuses on what it takes to be a Cavalier Girls dance team member. The workshop includes a group warm-up, across the floor Jazz technique/skills, a choreographed combination routine that features a mock audition and a question/answer session at the end of the workshop. Again, pre-audition workshops are strongly recommended as preparation for the Cavalier Girls, but are also perfect for anyone just looking to brush up on dance technique/skills.

LOCATION,  PARKING AND DIRECTIONS (FOR PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS - ONLY!)

Address:
St. Edward High School

13500 Detroit Avenue

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Available parking:

St. Edward High School Parking Lot off Detroit Avenue

Directions from the West
Take I-90 E to the Bunts Rd. exit.  Head north on Bunts Rd. to Detroit Avenue.  Take a right on Detroit Avenue.  The St. Edward High School visitor parking lot is located to the east of the school building, with access from both Detroit Avenue and Nicholson Avenue. 

Directions from the East
Take I-90 W to the Bunts Rd. exit.  Head north on Bunts Rd. to Detroit Avenue.  Take a right on Detroit Avenue.  The St. Edward High School visitor parking lot is located to the east of the school building, with access from both Detroit Avenue and Nicholson Avenue. 

***SEMIFINAL AUDITION LOCATION, PARKING AND DIRECTIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO CHOSEN SEMIFINALISTS AT THE END OF PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS***

 

PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOPS

Please note: All applicants must me at least 21 years old to audition for the Cavalier Girls dance team; however, pre-audition workshops are open to those 16 years of age and up.

• New choreography will be taught at every Pre-Audition Workshop
• No limit to how many workshops you attend!
• More than 75% of the current Cavalier Girls dance team members attended Pre- Audition Workshops
• All workshops will be taught by former Cavalier Girls ShaRan Marshall and Kelly Metzger and/or Dance Teams Coordinator Jami Taylor
• Private lessons are available upon request
• ***NEW*** We are introducing a new class card which will be include the following accumulative options:
• o Take 5 (Paying) classes get 1 class free plus a "one on one" consultation with Dance Teams Coordinator
• o Take 10 (Paying) classes get 2 classes free plus 1 free consultation and workout session with a Cavalier Girl Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.
• o Take 20 (Paying) classes get 3 classes free plus 2 free workout sessions with a Cavalier Girl Personal Trainer and Nutritionist and one free consultation, cut and style with Cavalier Girl stylist.
• o Anyone taking all (Paying) workshops in addition to the above will be exempt from all cuts on the Preliminary day of auditions and automatically advanced into audition Semi-finals; however they will need to actively participate in the Preliminary audition day.

DATES and TIMES:

May

5/12 - 830pm-1030pm

5/14 - 8pm-10pm

5/18 - 8pm-10pm

5/19 - 830pm-1030pm

5/21 - 8pm-10pm

5/23 - 4pm-6pm and 6pm-8pm

5/24 - 4pm-6pm

5/26 - 830pm-1030pm

5/28 - 8pm-10pm

June

 6/7 - 4pm-6pm

6/9 - 830pm-1030pm

6/11 - 830pm-1030pm

6/15-8pm-10pm

6/16 - 830pm-1030pm

6/18 - 830pm-1030pm

6/20 - 4pm-6pm and 6pm-8pm

6/22 - 8pm-10pm

6/23 - 830pm-1030pm

6/26 - 8pm-10pm

6/30 - 8pm-10pm

July

 7/2 - 8pm-10pm

7/6 - 8pm-10pm

7/7 - 8pm-10pm

7/9 - 8pm-10pm

7/10 - 8pm-10pm

7/11 - 4pm-6pm and 6pm-8pm

7/12 - 4pm-6pm

7/13 - 8pm-10pm

7/14 - 8pm-10pm

Attire - Dance or workout clothing and dance or athletic shoes (non-marking soles) 

Cost - $25.00 for each workshop (CASH ONLY)

ADDRESS / LOCATION (Pre-Audition Workshops):
Lakeshore Dance and Gymnastics
701 Beta Dr, Ste 27
Cleveland, OH 44143-2330
Phone: (440) 461 - 0015

DIRECTIONS (for Pre-Audition Workshops - ONLY)
From the North:
Take 271 South to exit # 36 (Wilson Mills) go East (Make a Left) on Wilson Mills. Look for the Holiday Inn sign make a Left go 6 driveways on the right. Lakeshore is on the left.
From the South:
Take 271 north to exit # 36 (Wilson Mills) go East (Make a Right) on Wilson Mills. Look for the Holiday Inn sign; make a Left go 6 driveways on the right. Lakeshore is on your left.
From the East:
Take 90 West to 271 South to exit # 36 (Wilson Mills) go East (Make a Left) on Wilson Mills. Look for the Holiday Inn Sign make a Left go 6 driveways on the right. Lakeshore is on your left.
From the West:
Take 480 east to 271 north to exit # 36 (Wilson Mills) go East (Make a Right) on Wilson Mills. Look for the Holiday Inn Sign make a Left. Look for the Holiday Inn Sign make a Left go 6 driveways on the right. Lakeshore is on your left.
Downtown:
Take route 2 east to route 90 east to interstate 271 South to exit # 36 (Wilson Mills ) go East (Make a Left) on Wilson Mills. Look for the Holiday Inn Sign make a Left. Look for the Holiday Inn Sign make a Left go 6 driveways on the right. Lakeshore is on the left.

To register for the Pre-Audition workshop, email the following information to cavaliergirls@cavs.com

Participant(s) full name

Mailing Address

Email Address

Phone Number

Date(s) you plan to attend.

If you are unable to email, please call the Entertainment Hotline (216) 420-2255 and provide the above information. 

Space is limited for each workshop. Pre- registration is strongly recommended, but walk-ups are welcome...ARRIVE EARLY 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE:

• Call and leave a detailed message on the Entertainment Hotline (216)-420-2255
• Email cavaliergirls@cavs.com

MAILING LIST AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions/concerns regarding the Cavalier Girls dance team auditions & Pre-Audition workshops or would like to have an information packet with application mailed, please call (216) 420-2255 or email us at with your full name and mailing address with phone number. Remember, pre-registration for auditions and workshops, is strongly recommended!

Thank you again for your interest in the 2009-2010 Cavalier Girls Dance Team! - GO CAVS!cavaliergirls@cavs.com

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Hey CavFanatics!

Two rounds down and two to go until we achieve our "ONE GOAL" of becoming the 2008-2009 NBA Champions! I can't believe how effortlessly we swept Detroit and Atlanta. We are the only team this season to sweep their opponent during the first two rounds, and that says a lot!  I know we'll continue to pick up wins as we progress further into the playoffs. Even though this is one of the most exciting parts of the season, it flies by so quickly, so make sure you cherish every second of it. Everything everyone has worked so hard for is paying off, and that is evident by our performance during Rounds 1 and 2. From the Cavalier players to our fans, everyone has given 110% on and off the court. This proves that we not only have the best basketball team in the NBA, but we also have the best fans in the NBA. The Fan Fests prior to our home games and our watch parties are surreal! There is so much excitement and support behind our team that I know it will continue with us on our path of attaining the 2008-2009 Championship!

This is my second season as a Cavalier Girl, and I absolutely love it. The women I dance with are among the most talented, intelligent, and amazing people I've encountered. In addition to my teammates, we have a wonderful coach, Jami Taylor. Jami puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and her extreme dedication to the Cavalier Girls, Scream Team, and Cavs Kids rubs off onto everyone around her. We have grown as better dancers and a closer team because of her. I know it may sound corny, but we are a family! We have our ups and downs like any normal family, but we always pull through it, and it makes us that much stronger. In addition to superb teammates and a great coach, we also have the best trainers around. Our trainers, John Henry and Paul of Mind and Body Fitness, get us in optimal shape. We began working out with them in early July, and they have completely transformed our bodies. They were able to change my views on working out, and because of them I love strength training. We get all the cardio we need at practices, but we weight train with them three times a week. Because of everything they've taught us, I will always weight train. It's just not a fad for the season; it will last throughout my lifetime. Needless to say, I'm extremely blessed to have all of these people in my life. All of these individuals have made this season exceptionally memorable for me! I have the perfect support system within my team, coach, and trainers. There is nothing I would change and I couldn't ask for anything better.

I also want to thank all of you Cavs fans for making this an unforgettable season! Your uncanny support for the team and us cannot be paralleled. You make cheering and dancing at the games so much fun! The enthusiasm and energy you bring has electrified this city and will take us all the way to the championship game; with such a strong foundation to stand on, we are sure to win! Cavs fans, the support and faith you have for the organization is recognized by all and we truly thank you for that. I feel extremely privileged to dance for the best team and fans in the NBA.

As the Cavalier Girls always say, "Learn About It". This goes for everyone who didn't and still does not believe! It's our year fans, GET PUMPED!! See you in the Eastern Conference Finals!

Love ya,

Toni