Hey Cav Fanatics!

It’s my first season, and I am loving every second of it! Dancing for the BEST NBA team out there has been such a dream come true! First, I would like to extend a HUGE THANKS to all the fans for continuing to support the Scream Team, Cavalier Girls and the rest of the game night entertainment family. One of the BEST parts of being a Scream Teamer is that I get to meet, interact, and perform in front of thousands of screaming fans while doing what I love to do the most: dancing! Old and young, I love the undying enthusiasm and love that flows from every fan when it comes to the Cavs!

Having the opportunity to be a Scream Team member is nothing short of a blessing. In fact, one of my favorite Scream Team moments is when I first received the deciding phone call, a day or so after the Scream Team auditions. I had been anxiously waiting all day for the call from Jami Taylor, the Dance Team Coordinator, to bring the news of whether or not I had made the team. When she called, I rushed to the phone and listened earnestly as she told me my fate. It sounded really bad at first, but then suddenly, she gave me the best news in the entire world: I’d made it!! J Few words can describe the joy I felt at that moment! I screamed, jumped, and danced around! I was, and still am, so appreciative and amazed to have been chosen to be one of the newest members of the Scream Team! Since then, another one of my favorite Scream Team moments was our unforgettable “Foot Loose” performance. In the dance, we had a chance to come together with the Cavalier Girls, dress up, role play and dance our way through an 80s prom straight from the Foot Loose movie! It’s been one of the most fun shows I’ve ever been a part of.

Scream Team has become a second family to me. This group of charismatic individuals has become more than just coworkers to me; they are my brothers and sisters. We’ve all had great moments together of laughter and tears. The amount of teamwork and effort that goes into every performance is astounding. Since I’ve been with the Scream Team, I’ve learned so much about dancing and about myself. With every passing Scream Team practice, I find myself transforming into a more versatile and well rounded performer. Much of this is due to the help and support of the great group of dancers that make up the Scream Team. We all help each other to continually grow, challenge, and better ourselves. Right now, my favorite move is the air chair. This is a tough break dancing move that looks just as impressive as it sounds. An air chair is when a break dancer lifts his entire body off the ground, feet in the air, and balances only on one elbow. It is a really challenging position to hold, but as I continue to practice, it becomes easier! I’ve even learned to add my own variations to the move! Also, I am currently working on other break dancing power moves such as windmills and 90’s.

I’m really excited about this season. The Cavs just get better and better with every passing year. This year the Cavaliers are dominating the court in practically every game! Just look at them go! LeBron James continues to break records, Z returns from his injury to the welcoming roar of  20,000+ fans, and JJ’s “throwing the hammer down” every chance he gets! It is our season and there is no way anyone can stop our amazing Cavaliers from bringing that championship title home! Now let’s all RISE UP and show our Cavaliers family what it means to be a Witness!!! Thank you for the love and support! LET’S GO CAVS!

Peace!

John aka Fabs

 

Hello everyone! My name is Demetris aka Young Meach. I have been on the Scream Team for 5 amazing seasons so far. I am also the Dance Teams Assistant. So now, instead of just practicing and performing with my teammates, I have to be a coach. With that being said, I have a LOT more responsibilities, but who's complaining? I couldn't ask for a better career. I love it!

I feel like the Cavaliers are the best team in the league right now. I am so excited about this season because of the "HUGE" changes to the roster! We are getting everything we need to get what we want. This year is going to be Bananas!

I am so blessed to be part of the Scream Team. I've always dreamed of being a professional dancer and the Cleveland Cavaliers organization made my dream come true! I have a job that doesn't feel like a job because I am doing what I love doing and that's dancing. If I could choose one word to describe my experience on the Scream Team, it would be...WOW, because it has been a crazy and exciting ride from the beginning to now. Everything from performing in front of +20,000 people every game, going to New Orleans to perform at the NBA All-Star Game, to traveling across the world to China with the Cavaliers. WOW!

Popping is my primary style of dance. I've been Popping for more than 15 years. So, I know and do a lot of different styles of Popping such as; Tutting, Hitting, Ticking, Isolation, Strobing, Waving, Animation, and a few original styles. I don't have a signature move. I have a signature style, which is Isolation.  This style is the best one in my opinion because it really takes practice to perfect it. You have to be able to isolate different parts of your body and perform certain moves.

So all in all, I'm living my dream by being part of the Cleveland Cavaliers organization!  The Cavs are going to do great! The Scream Team is doing fantastic! I've experienced a lot and I'm so excited to see what's next for us. Go Cavs!!!

 

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2009-2010 Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team Auditions

The Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team is an energetic and exciting group of performers with unbelievable abilities and a relentless desire to WOW the Cleveland Cavaliers fans!  With high-energy dance moves, tumbling, and break-dance stunts, they have become an explosive part of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball experience.  In addition to all the extreme entertainment the Scream Team brings to "The Q" for every home game, the team has also had the opportunity to perform in China for the NBA China games and invited as one of only two entertainment groups to perform for the 2008 NBA All Star Weekend!

AND NOW...

 We are excited to announce the search is on for the new 2009-2010 Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team!

Want to be part of one of the most dynamic Hip Hop performance groups in the NBA? Well here is your chance!  The preliminary open-call audition for the 2009-2010 Scream Team will be held at Quicken Loans Arena, One Center Court, Cleveland Ohio on Saturday, July 25^th.  Registration begins at 8:30a.m.  The audition will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.  Callbacks for semi-finalist only will be on Sunday, July 26^th.  Arrival time for July 26^th will be announced at the conclusion of the preliminary audition. 

We are looking for the most energetic, exciting and extraordinarily talented performers with crowd appeal, showmanship, personality and incredible individual talent.  Dance and/or performing experience is preferred but not required. 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age by November 1, 2009
• All participants MUST have flexible schedules for games, rehearsal and appearances
• Must have reliable transportation to and from all rehearsals, games and scheduled appearances.
• All participants must be a student and/or have full-time/part-time employment

Pre-Registration Requirement

• Audition Registration form (download)
• Non-returnable individual photo
• $15 registration fee
• Copy of identification (ex. Driver's License, State ID)

**All registration forms should be completed online at www.cavs.com however if you do not have access to the internet please request an information packet  by emailing screamteam@cavs.com or contacting our Entertainment Hotline and requesting an information packet.

Please send Pre-Registration packet to**

      Cleveland Cavaliers

      Attn: Scream Team

      One Center Court

      Cleveland, OH 44115

****All Pre-Registration packets must be received by July 23rd^th 2009****

Walk-up applicants will be accepted but should arrive early and must have the required documentation including non-returnable photo, copy of identification and $20 registration fee.

Audition Appearance and Attire

• Participants are free to wear whatever they feel most comfortable performing in as long as it is clean and free of obscene gestures and/or language. Please use your best judgment and dress performance worthy.
• (Men) Hair and face should be completely groomed and presentable
• (Females) Hair and makeup should be performance ready
• Dance or athletic shoes MUST have non-marking soles
• Knee pads and braces are permitted

Audition Format

***For those that make it through Semi-Finals, please be aware that the audition process could last through Wednesday July 28^th beginning as early as 6pm each night, so plan accordingly. ***

The first half of the Preliminary audition on July 25^th will be an open-call audition in which each applicant will need to be prepared to showcase their individual talent.  Applicants can either freestyle or performed a short 6-8 eight-count choreographed routine to music from a pre-selected list (see below).  This is your time to show what you have to offer so make it great! 

Applicants asked to stay for the second half of the preliminary open-call audition will learn two short routines of various hip hop styles and perform each routine in small groups to determine who will be invited to return for the semi-finals. 

A cut will be made at the end of the day and semi - finalist will be announced.

On July 26^th the semi-finalist will again perform both routines learned during the preliminary audition in small groups for a panel of judges.  The day will be concluded by a freestyle session and a cut.

Those remaining after the final cut will need to be available to attend a Finalist Mixer (meet and greet) on Monday July 27^th from 6pm-10pm (Location TBA) and Mock Practice on Tuesday July 28^th (time and location TBA) All finalists will be contacted by the Dance Teams Coordinator Jami Taylor to announce whether or not they have been chosen to join the 2009-2010 Scream Team.

***Please be advised that auditions are closed to the public and anyone not auditioning will be asked to leave***

 

Please choose a song from this list for your performance  

Write you number here___________

Write the number of your song choice here_________

•1.   Its Just Begun - Jimmy Castor Bunch

•2.   Freeze - T-Pain

•3.   Snap ya Fingers - Lil John

•4.   Hey Ya - Outkast

•5.   Ghetto Musik - Outkast

•6.   Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa

•7.   Shake it like a Pom Pom - Missy Elliot

•8.   Move - Mims

•9.   Touch - Omarian

•10. B.O.B. - Outkast

•11. Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas

•12. Me Against the Music - Brittany Spears

•13. I know you want me - Pit Bull

•14. Tricky - Run DMC

•15. What you don't know won't hurt you - El Chicano

•16. A Milli - Lil Wayne

•17. When I grow up - **** Cat Dolls

•18. The Show - Doug E Fresh

•19. Pump It - Black Eyed Peas

•20. Breakout - Sean Paul

•21. Shawty Get Loose - Lil Mama

•22. Battlezone - Rize soundtrack

•23. Go - Common

•24. Dont Sweat the Technique - Eric B. and Rakim

•25. Brass Monkey - Beastie Boys

•26. The Potion - Ludacris

•27. Jam On It - Nucleus 

•28. Kenny Dope-Can you Handle it - Hed Kandi

•29. Gimme that - Chris Brown

•30. Imma Be - Black Eyed Peas

•31. Wall to Wall - Chris Brown

•32. We Run This - Missy Elliot

•33. Hit the Floor - Twista and Pitbull

•34. Fix Up Look Sharp - Rize Soundtrack

•35. Church - T-Pain

•36. Stronger - Kanye West

•37. Give it Up or Turn it Loose (Remix) - James Brown

•38. Think (About It) - Lyn Collins

•39. Entourage - Omarian

•40. Diva - Beyonce

•41. Gimme The Funk - Krafty Kuts

•42. Give it up to me - Sean Paul

•43. Low  - Flo Rida

•44. Einstein - Beat Box Boys

Pre-Audition Jam Sessions

Pre-Audition Jam Sessions are dance workshops that are designed to help prepare applicants by giving a clearer understanding of what to expect at the audition.  Participants will be advised and given feedback on their performance ability and what they should work on to be better prepared.  The workshop consists of one hour of choreography, one hour of break-dance technique and a question and answer session.  Both choreography and basic break-dance technique are vital components of the Scream Team so it is highly advised that all applicants attend the Jam Sessions. 

***DETAILS REGARDING WORKSHOPS COMING SOON***

***Must be at least 16 years of age to attend Pre-audition Jam session***

If you would like to receive an information packet in the mail or have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Entertainment Hotline (216) 420-2255 and press the number 2 and/or email screamteam@cavs.com with full name, address, phone number and email address if applicable.

Thanks for your interest in the 2009-2010 Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team, we look forward to seeing you soon.