Venom Vixens - Project Angel Heart Charity Event Blog from Jenna

A few weeks ago, the Venom Vixens took part in Project Angel Heart. My personal experience in this program was truly a one of a kind experience. We decorated bags with warm thoughts to be later delivered with food in them to people in need of our and your help. I had so much fun spending time with my girls and the two Cobra football players who helped out (special thanks to Donny Moore and Jamie Krueger). Who knew we were all so artistic and creative!? We made so many bags so quickly without even knowing it. I highly encourage everyone to go out and participate in any community service project (especially this one). They offer you a chance to give back to our community in the best way possible; by helping those in need.



Check out more pictures from the event on their website.

2009 Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Audition Information

Sunday, April 19, 2009
Registration: 11 a.m.
Auditions begin: 12 noon

Preliminary auditions will consist of an “Across the Floor” routine which is four eight counts in length. It will have a right and left kick, a turn (single, double or triple option) and a split leap, along with simple choreography. This will be taught on the spot and performed in groups of 3. After everyone has performed, we will select 100 participants that will go on to the second half of the day.

Round Two allows us to see the 100 participants perform a routine similar to one the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders perform on the field during games. You will be taught a routine that is approximately ten eight counts in length (1 minute) and after several run throughs, you will perform for the judges in groups of three. At the end of Round 2, approximately 60 finalists will be selected.

Tuesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 23rd
The 60 finalists will be divided into two groups of 30 and scheduled for either Tuesday night or Thursday night for their Finalist Workshop. The Workshop will be held in the Cheerleader rehearsal room at the stadium. Each finalist will be required to wear a black spandex workout top and black spandex shorts. You may wear nylons under your shorts and dance shoes are recommended rather than tennis shoes. At the finalist workshop we will be looking at flexibility, across the floor technique, kicks, turns and you will also learn another routine that will be performed at the finals on Sunday, April 26th. There will be cuts made at the Finalist Workshops.

Sunday, April 26th
Finals begin with business interviews in groups of 6. You will be asked questions about the Denver Broncos, the NFL and your Audition Application. Business attire is required. After all of the interviews are complete, all the finalists will change into dance attire of their choice to perform the routine learned at the finalist workshop and four eight counts of their own material. At the end of the day, our 2009 team will be selected.

The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders is one of the premier teams in professional cheerleading. Since 1993, our team has traveled to Japan, Australia, Mexico City, Spain, Italy, Cuba, Egypt, Afghanistan, Iraq, Canada, not to mention Calendar photo shoots to Aspen, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and the Rivera Maya. In 2006, our team donated over 1400 hours to charity events throughout Colorado. There are many opportunities available to members of this team, but the most exciting is being on the sidelines cheering for our Denver Broncos.

Thank you again for your interest in our program. I look forward to seeing everyone at auditions on Sunday, April 19, 2009!

Please click here for a PDF version of the 2009 Audition Information.

Please click here for a PDF version of the 2009 Audition Application.

2009 AUDITION WORKSHOP

For those of you interested in getting that extra "edge" before Auditions, the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders offer a one day Audition Workshop. The workshop not only focuses on choreography, but gives you insider tips on everything you need to know at auditions, including what to expect at preliminaries, what to wear, and tips for the finalist workshop and interviews. Our 2009 Audition workshop will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon. Please click on the link below for more information.

Please click here for a PDF version of the Audition Workshop Information/Application.

BPT Partnership Announcement - Allana's Academy of Dance

I have had a lot of dreams over the years for the Belles Performance Team, and I am excited to announce that one of the biggest ones is finally coming true!

Allana's Academy of Dance is the newest business partner to join the BPT family. Not only will AAD be offering anyone interested one month of free classes (for a one time $20 studio registration fee), AAD will also offer current BPT members 50% off class prices after the free month.

The most special gift of this partnership - AAD will now be the official home of the Belles Performance Team. The Belles will be the exclusive professional adult team at AAD. Practices will now be held at AAD on Thursday nights, starting January 15th, from 7 - 10 pm. Additional weekend events/bootcamps/rehearsals will also be held at AAD. Belles members, studio members, prospective members, and potential business partners will now see the BPT logo in the window and walk into a gorgeous, loft inspired, modern and hip studio where pictures of the Belles will be on the walls, where we will have an official place of business to meet - and where every Belle, past, current and future, will have a comfortable and welcome home. This studio will also allow us to finally start a Jr. Belles program, where we can continue to give back to the community and inspire young dancers.

The new home of the Belles Performance Team is located at 3625 West Bowles Avenue, Unit 17, Littleton, 80123. AAD will be holding an open house this Saturday, January 10, from 2 - 4 pm. Please come by and sign up for your free month of classes or just take a studio tour. It is nothing like you have ever seen from a dance studio before.

Thank you Miss Allana for allowing us to be a part of your lifelong dream! Thank you to all of the ladies who have made us the 1st class organization we are today! I look forward to the exciting possibilities this move forward in the BPT organization's history will bring us.

Cher Fox
Owner/Executive Director
The Belles Performance Team

Looking Ahead

Hello Broncos Country! So I know that we are all wearing big frowns now that our season has come to an end. It’s always hard to envision our lives without football for the next few months. But with the end of a season comes the excitement of preparing for a new one and improving upon our mistakes. And if it makes you feel better, just remember that we are not alone in our sadness – Detroit became the first team in NFL history to go winless and finish 0-16, and both New England, the defending AFC Champions, and Dallas, the preseason Super Bowl favorites, failed to clinch a playoff spot.

And what many people are forgetting is that the Broncos have been playing against some of the league’s biggest talent despite a myriad of injuries. With an appalling number of running backs injured, we still managed to maintain a running game and score two rushing touchdowns in week 17. At the end of the day, not everyone can make the playoffs; but hopefully the disappointment will inspire our team to work vigorously through the off season. And though the season ended on a disheartening note, we can all be proud of the Broncos for prevailing through so much adversity.

When a season comes to an end, it is time for us to look forward; we can bring with us lessons from the mistakes we have made, but we can’t waste our time looking back. As 2009 approaches, the Broncos will now have the opportunity to rest, reenergize, train, improve, and heal those daunting injuries. Having an extra month in the off-season may be just what the Broncos need – the players can use this time to rehabilitate and ameliorate their injuries. They have the desire to improve and make the necessary changes for the 2009 season. There is nowhere to go but up – and that is where the Broncos are going. Something that every football fan looks forward to during the quiet spring months is the NFL draft. And it looks like the Broncos are going to get the opportunity to pick early. We beat out three other teams who also finished 8-8 to get the highest picking rank. In the first round the Broncos will have the number 12 draft pick. Rewind back to 2006 for a moment – the Broncos drafted someone very important with their number 11 pick. Who was that? Oh yes, Jay Cutler! And last year’s number 12 was Ryan Clady!

Though the exact 2009 schedule has not been released, the Broncos already know who they will be facing next season. They are matched up against some tough teams, which is going to make for a very exciting and challenging season! The Broncos are set to play all AFC West teams twice, the NFC East, and the AFC North. Additionally, they will play the number two teams from the remaining AFC divisions (East and South). The match-ups are as follows:

Home: Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants

Away: Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins

As 2008 is coming to a close, I want to thank you all for reading my blog this season and always writing such great responses. I will be sure to write many more blogs throughout the off season. The Cheerleaders continue to work in the community throughout the year, so I will keep you all posted on exciting news from our corner!

Have a safe and happy New Year. Talk to you in 2009!

-Romi (12/30/08)

Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Pro Bowl Representative - Alex Taylor

Five-year veteran Alex graduated from Santa Clara University with B.S. Operations and Management Information Systems. She danced on full scholarship for School of American Ballet in New York and is a national account executive for an IT firm.

Motion Explosion Semi-Pro Cheer and Dance Tryouts

You’re invited to tryout for the Motion Explosion Semi-Pro Cheer & Dance Competition teams on Sunday Jan 11th at 1:00 pm. 7101 S Fulton St Centennial/Englewood. It’s just off I25 between Dry Creek and Arapahoe on the East side. Go to www.motionexplosion. com for directions and a registration form.

Nuggets Dancers/Cheerleaders in Action

Open Registration to Join the Belles Performance Team Going on Now!

The Belles Performance Team is Colorado's premier independent professional dance team. Since 2003, they have been performing nationally for over 1.5 million people and donating over 2000 hours to the community each year. They are a year round performance troupe, their positions are volunteer, with opportunities for compensation, with a focus on community involvement.



The Belles Performance Team no longer holds auditions to join their organization. Several times a year, they hold an open application and interview process to select new and qualified members to the team. Their number one goal is finding professional, outgoing, and beautiful women with a passion for dance and entertainment that will continue to uphold their 1st class reputation in the Colorado community and be committed and personable team members. All levels of dance experience are considered. There are no size/weight requirements for the team, current members are anywhere from a size 4 - size 10, but they must look fit and proportional. There are also no age limits for the team (must be 18 to apply), past members have been as young as 40 years of age.



Their application process is as follows:

1. Entertainment Resume. This should include dance and cheer experience (teams, levels, classes, training, conventions, prep classes, competitions, auditions, dance styles and skills currently able to demonstrate), community service, and any promotions and/or pageant experience. Please also include personal information such as height, weight, clothing sizes (numeric and alphabetic - size 8 medium top), and measurements (fullest part of bust, waist at belly button, hip fullest part of bottom).

2. Cover Letter. Why should you be considered for a BPT dancer position? What do they need to know about you, your life, your goals? Why will you make a great community representative of their organization? Similar to a cover letter for a job.

3. Current headshot and full body photograph. Please be smiling in the headshot, hair down and done, in what you consider to be performance level makeup and the full body should have you in a maximum of a sports bra top and 3 inch inseam shorts. You do not need to submit a swimwear shot, but they do need to see your physique as they have many uniforms that reveal some part of the body (midriff, legs, etc.) at a time. These do not have to be professional but should be of good digital quality and clarity and are non-returnable.

Since they have moved the format of our program to non-audition status, they must ensure they have an amazing group of ladies that work well together as a team with a common goal of upholding their traditions and providing top-notch entertainment in the community. Their focus is on recruiting the most friendly and dedicated of women, not necessarily the most talented of dancers...because they have a proven track record of teaching dance to over 250 women in the past 5 years. They plan to only move forward with women interested in continuing the classy and approachable image the Belles are best known in the community for.

You can email these items to bellesperfteam@aol.com or mail them to: The Belles Performance Team, PO Box 1022, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Once the complete application has been submitted, materials will be reviewed and you will be contacted for a face to face interview. After the interview, an invitation to join the organization may be extended to applicants. To apply does not guarantee an invitation to join. It is recommended that applications are received by January 9, 2009.

All applicants will receive:

1) 12 day spa pass to Planet Beach Contempo Spa, official tanning and skincare wellness partner of the BPT
2) 7 day fitness pass to 24 Hour Fitness, official training and fitness partner of the BPT
3) 20% off pass to Juno Salon, official hairstylist of the BPT
4) $50 microdermabrasion with european facial pass to Aesthetic Nurse Specialists, official skincare partner of the BPT
5) 1 month free dance pass to Allana's Academy of Dance, official dance studio of the BPT

The Belles Performance Team provides team members with:

Professional Level/Style Dance Routines (we use ProDance!)
Jazz Dance Technique Instruction
Performances - including top Colorado Venues and Minor League Sports
Promotions - including autograph signings for fans
Community & Charity Appearances
Professional Music Editing
Professional Photo Shoots
Hair, Makeup and Skincare Tips and Training
Fitness & Weight Training
Personal Training
Fitness Gym Membership
The Exclusive BPT Eating Plan
Professional Photo CD Portfolio (after successful season completion)
Product & Service Comps/Discounts (Tanning, Skincare, Hair Styling, Dance Classes, Uniforms, etc.)
Exclusive Cover Model Opportunities with Sidelines Romances Novels
Seminars/Master Classes with Professional Cheerleaders/Dancers
Free Tickets for Family/Friends to BPT Events
Opportunity to Attend Annual ProDance Convention
Custom Performance Uniforms (we use The Line Up!)
1000 Watt Mobile Stereo System for Amazing Community Performances

Please visit their website for more details on this exciting opportunity!

Mile High Sports Magazine 2008 Snow Angels

The annual collection of photos featuring Denver's most dazzling ladies.

This year, MHSM's holiday gift to Denver sports fans features 44 of the Mile High City's most beautiful women in a photo spread covering more than 50 pages.

Congratulations again to cover girl Nicole Hurdle, Nuggets Dancer.

Sneak Peek...


Former Colorado Crush Girl Andrea Thompson.


Nuggets Dancer Lauren Hanna.

Buy a limited copy to see the rest of your favorite RMS Blog faces!

Former Nuggets Dancer/Broncos Cheerleader survives cancer during pregnancy

9News.com Video

DENVER - Ask anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer to tell you the day they learned they had cancer. They will know the date. They may even remember the exact time they received the phone call.

Their family and friends remember too. Time stops and every day that follows is a day after cancer.

For Lisa Pevateaux that day came after one of the best days of her life. It was just a couple of days after her doctor visit to confirm her second pregnancy.

Suddenly, Lisa and her husband Chris were visiting oncologists and making decisions as to how to save two lives. One oncologist suggested Lisa terminate her pregnancy. Others disagreed.

Dr. Virginia Borges of the University of Colorado-Denver gave Lisa the chance to fight her cancer and give birth to a healthy child. Lisa says Borges gave her hope, telling her, "You're not dying, this is manageable. I have two patients not only one, we will treat both of you."

After surgery, during the second trimester of her pregnancy, Lisa started chemotherapy.

She approached the day with great optimism, convinced that she would not suffer with negative side effects and focus solely on her baby and her ability to defeat cancer.

Unfortunately, nothing could prepare Lisa and Chris for the emotions they would feel watching the red colored chemotherapy drugs dripping into the intravenous tube in Lisa's arm.

Chris felt helpless.

"I vividly remember when we were sitting there and she was about to get her first round of chemo, and I said, 'If there's anything I can do to get that chemo for her, if they could just give it to me,'" he said.

During these terrible days they held on to hope, celebrating every pregnancy visit and ultrasound. Lisa stayed healthy too. She worked out Navitas Cancer Rehabilitation Center and continued to operate her dance studio Elite Dance Academy in Broomfield.

Just a couple of weeks before giving birth Lisa, Chris and their almost 2-year-old son John David walked in Denver's Race for the Cure.

That afternoon Lisa was on the field at INVESCO Field at Mile High to accept a large donation for Komen for the Cure breast cancer foundation. Lisa is a former Denver Broncos cheerleader and Denver Nuggets dancer.

On Oct. 12, 2007, Chase Christopher Pevateaux arrived, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces.



Lisa calls him her "Angel baby." You see it was her OB-GYN who discovered the lump in her breast during that pregnancy visit.

Chase's birth marked a halfway point for Lisa in her cancer treatment. Just two weeks after delivery she needed a second series of chemotherapy treatments, the kind that can't be administered during pregnancy. Reconstructive surgery followed the chemo.

Every doctor's visit since has been one to remember. Lisa is cancer free and Chase is doing great. In fact, he's quite a bit bigger than his big brother was at the same age.

"Both of the kids are thriving, and Chase is the epitome of beauty. He's healthy and I'm healthy," said Lisa.

In one year's time, Lisa has gone from survivor to co-survivor, by offering her support to other women fighting cancer during pregnancy.

"There were a couple of times when I was going through treatment that I didn't really feel like I had somebody to turn to and it was kind of such a unique situation. Really, there are a lot of people out there who are going through this. I'm supporting people all over the country," Lisa said.

Previous story on Lisa here.

2009 Wild Bunch Dance Team

Top Row (L-R): Mallory*, Jamie, Heidi, Michelle, Meghan, Stacia*, Alissa, Leslie*, Angela*, Ranai, Stephanie, Lindsey
Bottom Row (L-R): Jen*, Kristen

*Denotes Veteran.

Movers and Shakers: Heidi is a former Rockstarz and Colorado Crush Girl. Michelle and Kristen are former Denver Nuggets Dancers. Alissa is a former Colorado 14ers Dancer and Denver Outlaws Dancer. Stephanie is a former Colorado 14ers Dancer. Lindsey is a former Denver Nuggets Mob Squad Dancer.

Colorado Lightning Bugs

From Left to Right (Back Row): Marie Smith, Sadie Richardson, Desiree Gustafson, Erin Pershing, Ashely Seastone.

Movers & Shakers: Marie, Sadie and Erin are former Colorado 14ers Dancers.

Mile High Sports Magazine Snow Angels Preview

Every year, MHSM selects the most beautiful women in Denver, many of whom happen to be dancers/cheerleaders, to create their artistic Snow Angels issue. This year, most of the pro teams were represented by current or former entertainers. The release party was held last Friday and RMS has scoured our friends and the web to bring you the preview!


Former DBC Lindsay McBride, Sara Lockhart and Mandy Adams, and former Crush Girl/Nuggets Dancer Andrea Thompson.


Becky, Keri, Megan, Bree, Kim, Michelle, Caty Sue and Kristin represent the Rockstarz, as well as they are former Nuggets Dancers, Crush Girls and Wild Bunch.

Thank you to editorial photographer Don Cudney for these previews. If you select the above photos you will be directed to their full online size. He also posted some pre-previews shown below.










Nuggets Dancer/Crush Girl (and former Wild Bunch) Lauren Hanna. Gorgeous!


Congratulations to Nuggets Dancer/Crush Girl Nicole Hurdle on her selection for the cover!

* Thanks LH for posting your pics from the party for us to link to!

Colorado Cobras Dancers New Name & Logo

The Colorado Cobras Dancers have a new name.... Venom Vixens! They are the same great team, and offer the same charming entertainment and community service. Make sure to check out the new logo as well! Don't forget auditions are set for February 21st, 2009. For more information check out: www.independentdance.webs.com.

Ms. Planet Beach Colorado Rita Case Blogs

Ms. Planet Beach Colorado, Rita Case, shares her experience at the International Spokesmodel competition, held this year at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Wow! What a BLAST!! As a member of the Belles Performance Team it was my honor to represent Planet Beach, one of my favorite sponsors as Ms. Planet Beach Denver, CO at their International Spokesmodel competition. The pageant was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Over 65 women competed for the $100,000 prize and the opportunity to open their own Planet Beach franchise.

I felt like a rockstar as I was greeted by a limo and TV crews upon my arrival at the airport. During the week I participated in several photoshoots and filmed interviews to be apart of the "Making of Ms. Planet Beach." The show will air in early 2009. Be sure to look for it!



After a week of rehearsals and preliminary competitions I was excited for the final show to arrive. Every contestant was able to model her costume representing their idea of Rock and Glamour (the theme of the pageant), as well as her swimsuit and a designer fashion outfit.

In the end I was left out of the final 12, but I was honored to have placed in the top 10 in the online People's Choice Awards.



The highlight of the evening for me was receiving the "Best YouTube" award. All of the contestants were asked to create a video describing their favorite Planet Beach Contempo Spa experience. I of course couldn't name just one, and had to mention the aqua massage bed, the Lumiere facial, the hydration station, oh, and of course I can't forget the Mystic Tan! You can check out my video on the Planet Beach website www.planetbeach.com. A very special thank you goes out to Cher Fox, Owner of the Belles Performance Team, and the current Ms. Planet Beach Gen X Colorado, for all of her help in making the video.