MIAMI, 09/26 – The Miami HEAT have announced that the Islands Of The Bahamas will host the 2008-09 Miami HEAT Dancers poster/calendar photo shoot, which will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008. The photo shoot will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island. All media is invited to attend between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The exact location of the photo shoot will be released at a later time. 

The beautiful beaches and picturesque views of the Islands Of The Bahamas will serve as the backdrop for this year’s HEAT Dancers poster and web-based calendar shoot. Approximately 15,000 posters will be given away during the HEAT’s first Bahamas-themed night, which will take place November 14 against the Washington Wizards.  

In addition, six HEAT Dancers will be featured on “Six Months of HEAT” presented by the Island Of The Bahamas. This exclusive web-based, downloadable calendar will feature a different HEAT Dancer each month and contain an imbedded offer from a different island in the Bahamas. Calendar pages will be downloadable from the HEAT Dancers page on HEAT.com throughout the season. 

The HEAT Dancers will also make an appearance at Aura Nightclub located in the Atlantis Casino on Thursday, September 25, at 11:00 p.m.  

“I can’t think of a better location than the Islands Of The Bahamas to host a photo shoot for the Most Popular Dance Team in the NBA,” said HEAT President of Business Operations Eric Woolworth. “Gorgeous beaches, rich heritage, close proximity—it’s South Florida’s home away from home and we know the HEAT Dancers will be welcomed and pampered.” 

The HEAT Dancers, the only winners of the NBA’s Dance Team Bracket Competition where they were crowned “The Most Popular Dance Team in the NBA” for three years in a row, are the league’s premier dance team. USA Today heralded the HEAT Dancers as “cutting edge,” “well-drilled and hip.” In addition to being featured on ESPN’s “The Season and MTV’s countdown show “MTV Hits,” the HEAT Dancers earned their greatest honor to date when they were selected to participate in a photo spread in FHM magazine. The HEAT Dancers remain the only non-host city dance team invited to perform during the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, wowing the audience in Houston during All-Star 2006. 

About The Island of The Bahamas

Life in The Islands Of The Bahamas is as culturally diverse as it is vibrantly beautiful, from the carefree Out Islands to exciting Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island. With world-class diving and fishing, gorgeous turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches, the 700 islands of The Bahamas offer visitors the opportunity to do everything or nothing at all. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. 

An ideal destination for travelers of all interests, the 700 Islands Of The Bahamas attract visitors with world-class diving and fishing, beautiful turquoise water and miles of picture perfect beaches.  Island-life, from the non-stop excitement and entertainment of Nassau/Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Island to the laid-back lifestyle of the Out Islands, comes in a variety of flavors for discerning travelers yet draped in one colorful Bahamian backdrop. To create your own adventure in the picturesque Islands Of The Bahamas, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.bahamas.com. 

About Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, The Bahamas

Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner International, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels.  This unique, ocean-themed destination is located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a 97-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats.  Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.  Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience consisting of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and never-before-seen special effects.  Dolphin Cay, the resort’s interaction and education center, was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants.  The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space, spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools, lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean.  Atlantis is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of restaurants from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Bobby Flay.  The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops, and the largest conference center and meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean.   

For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island; telephone 954-809-2000, or visit Atlantis.com.  For reservations, call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS. 

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