Save the Last Dance - For Her!
Help Choose the 2005-06 Knicks City Dancers

On Saturday, July 16, over 500 hundred applicants tried out for the 2005-06 Knicks City Dancers, the hottest dance team in New York City. Approximately 50 aspiring dancers then returned to Madison Square Garden on Sunday, July 17, for a final round of auditions. After the final auditions, the New York Knicks selected 16 of the 17 2005-06 Knicks City Dancers.

This season, Knicks Fans were invited to vote online for one of three runners-up to join the Knicks City Dancers! The winner of the online fan voting was announced live on the air Tuesday, July 19th on Fox 5's "Good Day New York." Congratulations to LAURA, the winner of the online fan voting. Laura becomes the 17th member of the 2005-06 Knicks City Dancers.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT KNICKS CITY DANCER?

Here's what the KCD staff looks for in judging an applicant for the Knicks City Dancers:
Good dance technique
Ability to quickly learn choreography
Athleticism
High energy
Personality
Enthusiasm

KCD TRYOUT PHOTOS

Open Auditions - Sat, July 16

Final Auditions - Sun, July 17

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VOTE FOR ONE RUNNER-UP TO JOIN THE
KNICKS CITY DANCERS

ONLINE VOTING WINNER
Name: LAURA
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Why I Want to be a Knicks City Dancer: I want to be part of the Knicks dance team more than anything. I love to perform and would love to be part of an amazing group of dancers. I have dreamed of this chance ever since I was a little girl. I believe that I have a lot to bring to the team, such as my enthusiasm, choreography and dedication.

See Laura's winning audition: 300K

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Name: JERESE
Hometown: Delton, MI
Why I Want to be a Knicks City Dancer: I love to dance and I feed off the energy of people. Put those two together and you get an NY Knicks City Dancer! I, also, love to be part of a team and all of these girls seem so lovely.

See Jerese's final audition: 300K

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Name: NICOLE
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Why I Want to be a Knicks City Dancer: Every year I set new and challenging goals for myself and this is definitely one of them! I love the fans, I love to dance, and I definitely LOVE the game!

See Nicole's final audition: 300K

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