Colorado 14ers Select 2007-08 Dance Team

The Colorado 14ers basketball club of the NBA Development League today announced the selections for the 2007-08 14ers Dance Team, following auditions last Saturday at the Broomfield Event Center. The squad is comprised of 14 women, which includes four returning dancers from the 2006-07 inaugural season.

"I'm pleased with the quality of the team this year. All of the ladies are talented individuals with the type of attitude and personality we want," said Jennifer Reifman, Director of Game Entertainment and Community Relations. "These ladies not only come from dance backgrounds, but many also have experience in tumbling, figure skating and gymnastics."



Ladies selected include:

(Back Row) Alissa Flanagan, Natalie DeBell, Erin Pershing, Allana Risenhoover, Tracy Rogers, Anne Barnhart, Jillian Waltman

(Middle) Kayla McLeod, Stephanie Nichols, Stephanie Anderson, Amy Svec

(Front) Billye Dee Williams, Sadie Richardson, Marie Smith

(left to right in attached photo taken from the dance auditions).

Risenhoover, Barnhart, Williams and Richardson are all returning dancers from the 2006-07 inaugural season.

The 14ers Dance Team will perform dance and cheer routines during all Colorado 14ers home games at the Broomfield Event Center and will participate in various community events throughout the season. Candidates were evaluated on a variety of attributes including physical fitness, dance ability, personality, energy and poise.

"We also have a great choreography intern in Brieanna Mercer, who is already impressing us with her routines. Fans will have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season," added Reifman.

Mover & Shaker: Marie is a former member of the Icicles.