Learn from the Pros

The Metropolitan Academy of Dance, Inc. Company and School has an impressive faculty but one instructor stands out, especially as one of the favorite faces of the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, Keela Harris.



Keela has been dancing for the past fifteen years, nine of which were spent studying at the Metropolitan Academy of Dance. She performed with the Senior and Junior Companies in numerous charity events and competitions and on a Carnival Cruise Ship. Keela also performed the roles of Snowflakes and Arabian in The Nutcracker. She taught and choreographed for Metropolitan for three years and was awarded a dance scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado where she continued her training and teaching. Keela is currently a second year veteran with the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders, and she is an instructor for the Junior Denver Bronco Cheerleading program. She performed at the John Elway Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, and she was selected to join eleven current and former DBC's to lift the spirits of our military personnel performing in shows in Afghanistan, Qatar, and Bahrain. She recently appeared and was interviewed on the John Lynch show. Keela's ability to teach skills, and to share her passion and dedication with her students is a hallmark of her style. She brings her own excitement about the art of dance to the classroom!

Visit Metropolitan Academy of Dance here.

Northern Colorado Wolfpack Lady Wolves Director Position

The Wolfpack would like to know if any one would like to take over and form the 08 squad, please Email Ncowolfpack@aol.com if you are interested.

Colorado Cobras Venom Dancers First Look

Some faces we recognize and their former teams:

Ciara Bradbury, Belles Performance Team & Pony Xpress
Crystal Gardner, Motion Explosion/Denver Titans & Crossover
Kelli Rowe, Pony Xpress
Maliakah Williams, Belles Performance Team & Pony Xpress

2nd Auditions will be held April 6th at Cherry Creek Dance at 11:30 am. Visit them on myspace or email cobrascheerleaders@gmail.com.

Where are They Now/Director's Corner - Brieanna Mercer

Brieanna Mercer, formerly Daddio, is the new Dance Team Director for the Denver Outlaws.



Brieanna started dancing at the age of five with Colorado School of Ballet and was asked to join the English National Ballet School in London at the age of 16. She then went on to dance with the Boston Ballet and Colorado Ballet starting at the age of 18. Brieanna taught ballet and jazz at Colorado School of Ballet and Shelly True Dance Academy for four years.



She was also a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos for four years as well. Brieanna has choreographed for the Colorado 14ers basketball league and many regional dance competitions. She is very excited to start her first year with the Denver Outlaws. Brieanna is married to Preston Mercer, the Denver mortgage man who chose love over a million bucks on the NBC reality show For Love Or Money, and they have a cat named Harley.



You can contact her about upcoming auditions by email at brieannadaddio@gmail.com.

Where Are They Now - Ashley Mull

Former Colorado Crush Girl, now Las Vegas resident, Ashley Mull checks in with the RMS Blog (props to her former teammate Kim who sent us the scoop).



It's FINALLY time to start voting. I'm a week 1 finalist for the 2008 Miss LAX bikini contest. Please vote for me starting tomorrow morning (Thursday the 27th) and keep voting til Wednesday April 9th...I want to use the prize money ($100,000) to pay off my student loans. So, help a Kindergarten teacher out and vote!!

Come to LAX on the 9th to see the bikini finals! I really appreciate all your support!

Please vote for me here.

Nuggets Dancers eliminated in 2nd Round of NBA Bracket

In a 43% to 57% upset, the Nuggets Dancers were knocked out of the NBA bracket by last year's 2nd place team, the Houston Rocket Power Dancers. The Rockets submitted some provocative pictures that were tough to beat at initial glance.



The Power Dancers move on to face the Seattle Sonics Dance team today. The Sonics have been pulling down 70% voting so will be a tough match.

Tryouts

This Saturday hundreds of girls will show up to audition for the Denver Broncos Cheerleading squad, which brings the 2007-2008 year to an official close.

This is always a bit sad for us as each year veteran cheerleaders decide not to audition for a variety of reasons. This year we have girls going back school to become teachers, some wanting to start a family, others moved to different cities, and a couple who are ready to retire from dancing.

However, it is also very wonderful because it is a time for new girls to make the team. It is always fun to meet the rookies and to hear about their interests, experiences, and ideas. They bring a new perspective to the squad.

It was a hard decision for me, but I will not be auditioning for next year’s team. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the team and will miss it tremendously, but my life is changing. I am getting married this fall and wanted to spend the year focusing on my relationship with my fiancé, the wedding, and my family. I also wanted to have more time to develop my career. Being a cheerleader is a huge commitment and I did not want to spread myself too thin.

However, I would like to take a moment to encourage girls to audition on March 29th. If you love dancing, being a member of this team is a life changing experience. It’s amazing to take something that you are passionate about and to share it with others who love it as well. Also, being part of this team is a challenge, both physically and mentally, but it is a very rewarding challenge and one that makes you grow as a person.

I will be at Finals with the other alumni cheerleaders supporting everyone that is auditioning this year. Good luck!

- Laura Sobon (3/25/2008)

Your Wedding.Com TV Photos

The Belles Performance Team had the privilege of performing to kick off this televised event as well as several BPT members modeled bridesmaid and wedding gowns for the fashion show.









Hair and Makeup by Cuttin' It Loose Salon, Littleton.
Bridesmaids gowns by Bella Bridesmaid, Cherry Creek.
Wedding Dresses by The Little White Dress Bridal Shop, Castle Rock

Visit Your Wedding TV.com.

Belles 5th Anniversary Appearance in the Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in downtown LoDo, Saturday, March 15th to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the largest parade west of the Mississippi. The Belles were there for their 5th anniversary appearance with some surpises of their own.


Alumni BPT dancers were invited back to participate in the parade and celebrate the anniversary


Winter Watson of Dubbs Design (& former BPT member) poses with Cher Fox, Owner/Executive Director, as they unveil the 5th anniversary BPT logo


The BPT poses with the Edgewater Fire Department

Populating the Pros - CU Buff Gold Dance Team

2005 - 2006 member Nicole Hurdle, 2006 - 2008 Nuggets Dancer


2004 - 2005 member Anna Lisa Dawson, 2005 - 2007 Crush Girl Dancer


2001 - 2004 member Erica Golding, 2008 - 2009 Denver Broncos Cheerleader, 2006 - 2007 season Wild Bunch Dancer, 1 season Colorado Rapids Cheerleader


2002 - 2003 member Shalisa Pouw, 2 season Nuggets Dancer


2001 - 2003 member Katie Kosters, 2008 - 2009 Denver Broncos Cheerleader, 2006 - 2008 Wild Bunch Dancer


2001 - 2003 member Katie Weeks, 2007 Colorado Rapids Cheerleader


2001 - 2003 member Melissa Plum, 2007 - 2008 Colorado Eagles Chick, 2004 Colorado Crush Girl


2002 - 2003 member Ann Schroeckenstein, 2005 - 2007 Colorado Crush Girl


2003 - 2004 member Janelle Mangrum, 2006 - 2007 Colorado 14ers Dancer, 2007 Denver Outlaws Dancer, 2007 - 2008 Wild Bunch Dancer, 2008 - 2009 Denver Broncos Cheerleader


2001 - 2002 member Kelly Troester, 4 season Denver Broncos Cheerleader

2001 - 2003 member Heather Balogh, 1 season Colorado Rapids Cheerleader

Visit the CU Buff Gold Dance Team here.

2008 Colorado Icicles

Names aren't posted yet, but we see some familiar faces returning from last season. Looking forward to more details!

Belles Performance Team Pre-Audition Workshop & Auditions

The Belles are excited to announce their 2008 Spring Auditions. The BPT is the only adult team in Colorado to hold auditions twice every year.

The Belles Performance Team is Colorado’s ONLY independent professional dance team for adult women. The BPT performs nationally for over 1.5 million people and participates in the community over 2250 hours each year. Since they are not affiliated with a specific sports team, the Belles are never on the sidelines, they are always a Main Event!



The Belles Performance Team provides team members with:

Professional Level/Style Dance Routines (they use ProDance!)
Jazz Dance Technique Classes
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
The Exclusive BPT Eating Plan
Fitness Gym Membership
Professional Photo CD Portfolio
Product & Service Comps/Discounts (Tanning, Skincare, 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 (they use The Line Up!)

Audition for the Belles organization today and learn what it takes to be a successful professional level cheerleader and/or dancer.

Auditioners must be women ages 18 and older, have a high school diploma, have a flexible schedule with open evenings and weekends, have reliable transportation, and be physically fit. Must be able to commit to a 6 month season, April - September 2008. Due to the athletic nature of participation, selected members must have their own health insurance.

Auditions to join the BPT will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at their sponsor 24 Hour Fitness, club location at the corner of Colorado and Alameda in Denver. There will also be a pre-audition workshop held Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 8 pm, same location. Interested applicants must pre-register to attend both the workshop and auditions.

Additional audition information can be found on their web site here. You can also select the photo above for a larger version.

Where are They Now - Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith (formerly Jessica Mason-Evans, Nuggets Dancer), Mrs. Colorado-International 2007, gives the RMS Blog an update.



"Thank you so much for this great page! I am honored to be a part of it and grateful something like this exists! Just wanted to give you an update... Thanks again!"

Jessica placed 3rd at the Mrs. International Pageant in Chicago in July 2007 and is currently teaching at Mile High Dance and Foothills Rec Center. She is also an Ambassador for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

She will be competing for Mrs. Colorado-America this May (she will keep us posted).


Jessica wearing the Mrs. Colorado-International crown (she also won "Most Photogenic", "Best In Evening Gown", and "Best In Interview")


Jessica now.


Jessica at the Mrs. International pageant in Chicago w/ Mrs. International 2006 Suzy Bootz.

"Thank you again for this great resource for Denver Dancers!"