Posts Tagged ‘NBA’

GPE Welcomes Philadelphia / St Louis Consultant Erin Donnelly

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Going Pro Entertainment is happy to announce that Erin Donnelly, 4-year NFL alumna and Pro Bowl Cheerleader has joined our team!

Erin Donnelly, Philadelphia / St. Louis Pro Cheer All Star

Erin is originally from Kansas City, lived in St. Louis and is now in Philadelphia.  She has studied and instructed ballet, pointe, jazz and modern throughout the past 17 years, including performances with the Somerset Ballet Company, now part of the Kansas City Ballet.  Erin was a member and co-captain of the Notre Dame de Sion High School Varsity Dance Team for four-years, which included three trips to UDA Nationals.  She was an NFL Cheerleader in St. Louis Rams from 2005-2009, Captain for her last two years.  In the summer of 2006, she and another teammate competed and placed third in the NFL Cheerleader Playoffs on the NFL Network.  She was the 2006-2007 season ProBowl representative in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Erin feels a strong dedication to supporting our troops and has visited military bases throughout the world, including Ft. Lewis in Seattle, Luke AFB in Phoenix, Kadena AFB in Okinawa, and bases throughout South Korea, Qatar and Afghanistan.  She is currently attending Widener University outside Philadelphia, working on her doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Erin is passionate about dance and professional cheerleading.  She believes it is incredibly important to develop poised, talented, intelligent and charismatic young women who succeed as both dancers and professionals.

Erin is one of Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums providing audition consulting, team services and available for talent castings. Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops and GPE services are available in several U.S. markets. Contact Erin today to get started with your consulting program!

GPE Welcomes Miami Consultant Aubrey Aquino

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Joining the Going Pro Entertainment team for Miami and southern Florida is Aubrey Aquino!

Aubrey Aquino, Miami Pro Cheer All Star

Aubrey is currently a TV Host/Reporter and the creator of On The Flipside. She’s originally from the Bay Area, California, and her on-air TV career has moved her all over the country, from Oregon to Arizona and all the way east to Florida! She is a regular contributor to Deco Drive (FOX-Miami), and her resume includes stints on E!, Fox Sports Net, ESPN and NBC. To date, Aubrey’s interviewed many well-known celebs including John Travolta, Meryl Streep, Eva Longoria, Shaquille O’Neal, Serena Williams, Dwyane Wade, Miley Cyrus and Forest Whitaker.

Aubrey says, “I really enjoy meeting new candidates. It was not long ago that I was in their shoes! I wish I had guidance from a former pro during my first auditions. Hopefully I can help make a few women more confident, and lead them to reach their goals!”

Aubrey is no stranger to sports entertainment, as a former dancer for the NBA in Sacramento and two NFL teams in Oakland and Arizona. She’s been featured in the NFL 2K video games series and is an active competition and pro squad judge.

Aubrey is one of Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums providing audition consulting, team services and available for talent castings. Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops and GPE services are available in several U.S. markets. Contact Aubrey today to get started with your consulting program!

GPE Welcomes LA Consultant Taylor Hooks

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Going Pro Entertainment welcomes Pro Cheer All Star of Los Angeles, NBA alumna dancer, Taylor Hooks.

Taylor Hooks, Los Angeles Pro Cheer All Star

In addition to spending four seasons with the NBA in Los Angeles, Taylor now has the opportunity to continue giving back to the community as a member of Sweethearts for Soldiers. The Sweethearts just finished wrapping up their swimsuit calendar!

Taylor says, “I was fortunate enough to have spent four seasons dancing for the NBA, serving as co-captain during my final season. There are so many things that I enjoyed including dancing for an amazing basketball organization, meeting fans from all walks of life, and making lasting friendships.”

“Auditioning is something that each and every person who is or has been on a professional team has to go through. It’s definitely worth it! My experience as a member of an NBA dance team was life changing. I learned so much and have continued to learn since retiring from the team.”

Taylor is one of Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums providing audition consulting, team services and available for talent castings. Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops and GPE services are available in several U.S. markets. Contact Taylor today to get started with your consulting program!

GPE Welcomes Northeast Consultant Miranda Lobs

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Going Pro Entertainment welcomes Pro Cheer All Star of New Jersey/New York, Miranda Lobs.

Miranda Lobs, Northeast Pro Cheer All StarMiranda is a Miami NFL alumna, where she was a member of the show group. One highlight of her performances with the NFL included dancing for Third Eye Blind. Miranda has coached and choreographed regional all star programs, the New Jersey Revolution Dancers, and the Boca Raton Recreational Cheerleading League. She also enjoys judging, which has included Radio Disney, the Barracudas Ice Girls, and the Tomcat Arena Football Dancers. Miranda graduated from the University of North Florida, where she received a Master of Arts in General Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication. She recently published a book entitled What No One Ever Told Me About Motherhood.

“No matter how prestigious my accomplishments in life, I always come back to dance.  It is my passion, my staple. After college, I quickly realized the opportunities for adult dancers were limited. When I chose to audition to be an NFL Cheerleader, and I didn’t realize how much my life would be affected. The dedication, talent, and teamwork on a pro team can’t be matched. I fell in love with so much more than the dance elements: the community involvement, the networking, and my favorite… standing on the field with 80,000 fans singing the national anthem! It gave me that sense of being part of something bigger than myself.

“The experience of being a professional cheerleader is so incredible that you can’t leave your chances of making the team up to luck. There are many aspects involved in the audition process that go beyond whether you are a pretty girl or a talented dancer. That is why it is so important to utilize the expertise of girls who have been in your shoes, who have gone through the audition process themselves, who know from experience what it takes to gain that coveted spot as a professional cheerleader or dancer.”

Miranda is one of Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums providing audition consulting, team services and available for talent castings. Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops and GPE services are available in several U.S. markets.

Congrats to Cecilia, Winner of Custom Zonas Costume

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Cecilia’s commitment to attend private pro cheer coaching has paid off BIG!

A resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, Cecilia is the recipient of the recent drawing of GPE candidates to receive a custom Zonas Designs audition costume! Cecilia’s GPE consultant is Amy Campbell. Amy knows that having a professionally designed costume will help Cecilia stand out at auditions.

Stay tuned later this year to see Cecilia show off her design during pro cheerleading auditions. Get involved with GPE workshops and consulting and enter to win prizes from partners including Yipes! Apparel and Be Cosmetics. Amy Campbell will host the Cincinnati Pro Cheer All Stars Workshop this weekend, Saturday, February 27.  The workshop also features an alumna of the NBA and a local pro dance team director.

Cecilia is a GPE candidate, attending consulting and workshops with Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums. Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops and GPE services are available in several U.S. markets. Going Pro Entertainment is also recognized for providing team services such as choreography and fitness programming, as well as providing a talent network of the nation’s top alumni professional cheerleaders and dancers.

Pro Cheer All Stars Double As Fitness Professionals

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Professional cheerleaders and dancers are often known as leaders in the community in the areas of fitness, nutrition and health, so it’s no wonder that the Pro Cheer All Stars represent the best of the best in fitness.

Amy Campbell, Pro Cheer All Star and 2-team NFL Cheerleader in Cincinnati, Ohio, won the 2009 Ms. Fitness Universe Classic and recently placed in the Top Five in the NPC Bikini Championships at the Kentucky Muscle show.

What’s Amy’s advice to stay in tip top shape for dance and cheerleading auditions?

“Condition, Condition, Condition! As a pro cheerleader, endurance and stamina are key for high energy performances. Be sure to incorporate a variety of cardio exercises, especially with intervals, into your workouts. Mix it up by using different cardio machines changing the speed and intensity frequently. The goal is to maximize your heart rate, recover and repeat. This pace will help condition your body while simulating the activity of game day.”

Pro Cheer All Star Nicole Duncan and NFL cheerleading alumna is currently preparing for a fitness competition and has been featured in Oxygen Magazine for her placement in 2009 Europa and 2009 Fitness Olympian competitions. Nicole has also been the director of the NAFL’s Georgia Mustangs.

Nicole says, “It’s my mission to educate and motivate others to reach their fitness goals. Fitness is a lifestyle choice.”

Nicole and Amy are certified personal trainers and offer their fitness tips and more at upcoming Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops in their regions.

Atlanta Pro Cheer All Stars Workshop
Saturday, February 20, 2010
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Cincinnati Pro Cheer All Stars Workshop
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums provide audition consulting, team services and available for talent castings. Pro Cheer All Stars Workshops and GPE services are available in several U.S. markets. Additional upcoming events include Virginia, Phoenix and Indianapolis.

Get Ready. Get Set. GO PRO!

National Event to Feature GPE Pro Cheerleaders Turned Scientists

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

From USA Science and Engineering Festival, November 30, 2009

What do Comedians, Magicians, Cheerleaders, Musicians, Jugglers, Rappers and Actors have to do with Science?

Find out for yourself at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo on the National Mall, which features over 40 stages shows on three different stages!

Festival Dates: 10/10/10 – 10/24/10

Expo on the National Mall:  10/23 & 10/24

… Science at the Expo will take on an athletic theme when Darlene Cavalier, an academic professional from the University of Pennsylvania and former cheerleader for the Philadelphia 76er’s basketball team, partners with Going Pro Entertainment, a nationwide network of cheerleading and dance consultants, to showcase professional cheerleaders-turned scientists. Their performance is designed “to make science sexy, engaging and just plain awesome…and to get people pumped up for science as they are for sports!” says Cavalier.

Are you a current or former pro NFL cheerleader or NBA dancer working in the industry of science, math or health? Please contact GPE to get involved in this national event.

Pro Cheer All Stars Available for Events and Projects

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

The Pro Cheer All Stars can leave a lasting impression on your clients, guests and audience. Comprised of the very best alumni dancers from the NFL, NBA and other U.S. sports leagues, the Pro Cheer All Stars are available to serve your project as brand ambassadors, performers, models, guest speakers and other roles of sophistication.

Managed by Going Pro Entertainment, the Pro Cheer All Stars are women representing the beauty, charm, personality and All American image of professional cheerleading and dance. Your project is guaranteed to be a success with the involvement of this elite talent.

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Indianapolis Pro Cheer All Stars Workshop to be held Sunday November 15 2009

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Have you dreamed of Going Pro? Professional dancers and cheerleaders perform for thousands, act as community role models, represent professional sports leagues, travel to entertain the military, and more!

Learn what pro cheer and dance is all about and get inside, honest tips from the pros! The Pro Cheer All Stars are top alumni from NBA and NFL cheerleaders and dancers, and they invite YOU to join them during this special event!

This three-hour workshop will showcase alumni cheerleaders from local teams. Learn choreography, makeup and hair tips, fitness and nutrition planning! Practice communication skills and learn the top mistakes in applications and photographs. Receive discounts from local sponsors! Enter to win a free custom audition outfit by Zonas Designs, a makeup palette by BE Cosmetics, as well as local contests.

REGISTER NOW!
Event: Indianapolis Pro Cheer All Stars Workshop
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Dance Legacy, 8091 Crawfordsville Rd, Indianapolis IN

Agenda:

  • Audition tips and choreography from Pro Cheer All Star, former NFL, ProBowl and SuperBowl Cheerleader Kristie Minton
  • Choreography with Pro Cheer All Star, former NBA and AFL dancer Jessica Mitchell
  • Fitness planning from Brandon Sobotka of Integrity Fitness
  • Jessica Mitchell Chicago HeadshotHair consultations and discounts by Elements of Style Salon and Day Spa
  • Makeup tips and discounts from BE Cosmetics, the official makeup artist for NFL, MLS, MLB and multiple professional and college squads
  • … and more!

Registration is now available at www.procheerallstars.eventbrite.com!

Get Ready. Get Set. GO PRO!

GPE’s Megan Savage Directs RockStarz in Colorado

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Congratulations to GPE’s Denver Consultant Megan Savage. Megan is entering her second season as the Director of the Rocky Mountain RockStarz, a performance group comprised of alumni professional cheerleaders in Colorado.  The RockStarz 2010 squad will present their first performance on Halloween at Irresistibly Wicked .

Megan is a former NFL Cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs and NBA Dancer with the Denver Nuggets. Megan is one of Going Pro Entertainment’s elite pro cheer alums providing audition consulting and available for talent castings. Learn more about these services at www.goingproentertainment.com.