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Hawks Introduce 2006-07 A-Town Dancers
ATLANTA (June 11, 2006) -- After a week-long audition process that culminated with Saturday's Dance Team Finals at Vision Nightclub & Lounge in Midtown, Atlanta, 16 dancers were selected for the 2006-07 A-Town Dancers.
Last weekend, over 100 hopefuls were culled down to 36 finalists and they all performed on-stage on Saturday before a celebrity panel of 8 judges and a packed crowd of friends, family and Hawks fans. After a very close judging process, the 16 winners were announced and the 2006-07 A-Town Dancers came together for the first time.
The Hawks congratulate all the finalists and the 16 dancers who made the team: Briana, Cathryn, Danielle, Denisse, Desiree, Destiney, Ginger, Jenifer, Jennifer, Kadija, Kasey, Libby, Lindsay, Sasha, Vera and Zakiya -- the 2006-07 A-Town Dancers!
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Hometown: Dallas, GA Education: Kennesaw State University Occupation: Carl Black of Kennesaw Dance Experience: 14 years of dance experience and 10 years cheerleading experience Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I love to dance perform and have fun! Basketball is also my favorite sport and would love to be apart of the NBA! Interesting fact: I am daring and up for anything! |
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Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS Education: Pursuing degree at Kennesaw State University in English Occupation: Stay at home mom, Student Dance Experience: jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, cheerleading, modern, competition style Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I love to perform and be a part of a team. Interesting fact: I have a 5 month old baby girl! |
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Marietta, GA Education: Graduated from Lassiter High School in 2005, currently a student at Kennesaw State University Occupation: Chiropractor Receptionist Dance Experience: 16 years dance experience in ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, pointe, and lyrical. Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I love to entertain and be in front of a lot of people. Dancing is my passion and it would be an honor to dance for the Atlanta Hawks. Interesting fact: I was on the first Jr. Hawks Dance Team when I was 8 years old. |
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Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico Education: Computer Programming Occupation: Nurse Secretary Dance Experience: 10 years of jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, Broadway, etc. Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I would love to be a part of the A-Town Dancers because dancing/performing is my passion and I love basketball. Interesting fact: I'm shy! |
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Hometown: Sarasota, Florida Education: B.S. in Public Relations, University of Florida Occupation: Bartender, Student Dance Experience: 4 years with the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team, 20 years formal training Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I have been a part of the Hawks organization and it is a major part of my life. Every year it becomes a better program and I enjoy being a part of the growth. Interesting fact: I was on Elimidate. |
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Hometown: Lorain, OH Education: B.A. Communications University of Cincinnati Dance Experience: Ballet, tap, jazz, since 3 years old, Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader 2004-2006, Chicago Luvabull 2002-2003 Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: Want to return to the NBA and love the challenges of learning various styles of dance. I also feel at home on the center court and am a huge basketball fan! Interesting fact: My middle name is "Bleu" which is the only color in the rainbow that portrays all emotions. |
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Hometown: Atlanta, GA Education: Student at Georgia State University Occupation: Sales Consultant, Event Coordinator, Dancer, Student Dance Experience: 18 years jazz, ballet, 10 years competition company, 2005-06 Atlanta Hawks Dance Team Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I would be honored to return to the Atlanta Hawks Dance Team because I love to interact with the fans and I really enjoy the community appearances, especially when I get to work with children. Interesting fact: I love to skydive! |
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Hometown: Gainesville, Virginia Education: University of Tennessee/ Sports Broadcasting Occupation: Recruitment Coordinator Dance Experience: University of Tennessee Dance Team, dancer 10+ years Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: Dancing plus sports especially basketball are my two greatest passions. I love performing in front of large crowds and being in the spotlight. I would love to represent the Hawks as an ambassador. Interesting fact: My arms hyperextend. |
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Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Education: University of Central Florida Occupation: Bartender/Calvin Klein Rep Dance Experience: Atlanta Hawks Dance Team 2002-06, dance training and company for 21 years Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I love to perform and being a part of the NBA game experience. I love the energy and excitement of the fans as well. Interesting fact: I have moved around everywhere being an army brat and my brother just signed with the Atlanta Falcons. |
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Hometown: Richmond, VA Education: B.A. in Theatre and Dance - Spelman College Occupation: Just graduated! Dance Experience: Richmond City Dance Troupe, Unique Concepts Dance Academy, Mahogany N Motion Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I love to dance and I love the energy the A-Town Dancers bring at games and other events. You have to smile when they are performing, they make everyone feel great. Interesting fact: My favorite type of food is fruit. |
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Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA Education: Southern University Occupation: Student Dance Experience: Jazz, hip hop, and ballet, 3 year Southern University Dance Team, 1 year New Orleans Voodoo (AFL), 1 year New Orleans Saintsations (NFL) Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I feel the A-Town Dancers are the best dancers in the NBA. They represent great style, funk, grace, and wonderful entertainment. Interesting fact: People don't realize how much of a goof ball I am! |
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Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Education: Working on a sociology degree Occupation: Student Dance Experience: 11 years of training, 2 years dancing for the Grand Rapids Rampage AFL team Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I would love to be a part of such an awesome dance team and be associated with such a beautiful and talented group of girls. Interesting fact: I just moved to Atlanta from Michigan where I have lived my whole life. |
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Hometown: Maryland but lived in Atlanta for 6 years Education: Polymer & Fiber Engineering, Georgia Tech Occupation: Process Improvement Engineer Dance Experience: Atlanta Hawks Dance Team 04-05, Georgia Tech Dance Team Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I would like to entertain the crowd during games but also be a role model and liaison for others in the community. Interesting fact: I can speak Japanese. |
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Hometown: Miami, FL Education: B.A. in Sociology, B.S. in Psychology - University of Florida Occupation: Secretary Dance Experience: 17 years jazz, modern, tap, acrobatics, ballet, 3 years on University of Florida Dazzlers Dance Team Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I love to dance and perform. I would like to have the opportunity to meet all the great dancers on the team and be a representative of the Atlanta Hawks. Interesting fact: At 21 years old I graduated from the University of Florida with two degrees. |
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Hometown: Temple Hills, Maryland Education: B.A. from Spelman College Occupation: Doctorate of Chiropractic Student at Life University Dance Experience: 20 years training in tap, ballet, hip hop, and other forms of dance. 2003-04 Washington Wizards Dancer, 2004-06 Hawks A-Town Dancer Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I want to be an ambassador for the Atlanta Hawks and share my love of dance with teammates and fans. Interesting fact: I've been to Martinique for French studies! |
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Hometown: Raleigh, NC Education: Graduated from Florida State University Occupation: Gymnastics Instructor Dance Experience: 2005-2006 Atlanta Hawks Dance Team, 1999 Goodwill Games Performer, over 15 years of ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop Why I would like to be a part of the A-Town Dancers: I would live to have the opportunity to make a substantial difference not only within the Atlanta Spirit, LLC. organization but also in the surrounding community through my true passion, dance! Interesting fact: I also enjoy participating in pageants. |
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