2010-11 Sixers Junior Dancers

2011-12 season auditions

Come and try out for the city’s most prestigious dance team for young dancers! If chosen as a member of the Sixers Junior Dancers, you will perform on the court during the Sixers games and represent the organization at other promotional events. New extended age limits!

Dates: Sunday, May 1st and Sunday, May 15th, 2011 (dancer only needs to attend one audition)

Location:
Touch of Class Dance Studio
483 Park Way
Broomall, PA 19008
610-668-7676
Email: Debbie Apalucci
Directions

Times:

• 9:30 am to 11:00 am for Minis (ages 7, 8, and 9 years)
• 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for Juniors (ages 10, 11 and 12 years)
• 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm for Pre-Pros (ages 13 to 17 years)
• Note: all ages calculated as of September 1, 2011

Requirements:

• All dancers should have dance training. Dancers do not have to wear leotards and tights, as the team is more jazz/hip-hop oriented. Please wear clothing that reflects your personal style and will help you to stand out.

If selected, the following are the conditions for membership:

• Participation fees include registration at a Sixers Dance camp this summer where the dancers will learn choreography for the new season. We strongly suggest the Junior and Pre-Pro team attend the overnight camp as this venue allows us the most time to work with the dancers. Minis and Juniors are eligible for either the day or overnight.
• Fees include participation in a dance camp, uniforms, all rehearsals and choreography, team picture and a DVD compilation of the year’s performances. If attending day camp the fee is $700.00. If attending an overnight camp, the fee is $825.00. If you have already registered and paid in full for a camp, the only additional fee is $350.00.
• Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Touch of Class Dance Studio in Broomall starting on September 25th to December 11th. Rehearsals for 2012 will be once a month – dates depending on game schedule.
• Game schedules will be confirmed and distributed in late August. The mini’s will learn three routines and perform at a minimum of six games. The juniors and pre-pros will learn four routines and perform at a minimum of six games. Additionally, the team is asked to do corporate and charity performances.

Application: If you would like to audition, download the application form below.

2011-12 Mini/Junior/Pre-Pro Sixers Dance Team Application
2011-12 Mini Dancers Release
2011-12 Junior Dancers Release
2011-12 Pre-Pro Dancers Release

Mini Dancers

• Front row seated (left to right): Dana Smith (coach), Sophie, Bobbi, Mia, Benji, Mazie, Priya, Jessica, Alicia Leahy (coach)
• Second row kneeling: Kaila, Izzie, Maia, Calie, Kaniah, Alexis, Devon, Phoebe, Alyssa
• Back row standing: Tiffani, Chloe, Hannah, Jaymi, Sofia, Alexia, Lauren, Amanda, Carson, Cayla
• Missing from photo: Carly

Junior Dancers

• Front row seated (left to right): Morgan, Alexa, Alex, Victorya, Mia, Marielle, Alanna, London, Lily
• Second row kneeling: Medina, Dakota, Kylie, DenNira, Jenny, Laurie, Anna, Kaitlyn, Gia, Azanae
• Back row standing: Dana Smith (coach), Haley, Courtney, Sofia, Christal, Francesca, Milo, Ali, Morgan, DeLisha, Marissa, Katie, Jessy, Olivia, Alicia Leahy (Coach)

Pre-Pro Dancers

• Front row seated (left to right): Mena, Aleah, Jenn, Vanessa, Lindsay, Caitlyn, Nikki
• Second row kneeling: Jenna, Brianna, Brielle, Laura, Dara, Samantha, Alyssa, Heather
• Back row standing: Alicia Leahy (Coach), Courtney, Mikayla, Marisa, Miranda, Aubrey, Kianna, Casey, Melanie, Imani, Alyssa, Dana Smith (Coach)

Coaches

Dana

Dana is originally from Peoria, IL where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at Illinois State University. While attending ISU, Dana was a 4yr member of the Redline Express Dance Team, and also danced in the Arena Football League for 3 years. She attended ProDance workshop in Las Vegas where she met Debbie Apalucci and the Sixers Dancers. Their professionalism & talent drew Dana’s attention and she knew at that very moment, this was the NBA organization in which she wanted to continue her dance career. Dana relocated to Philadelphia and became a 5 year, 2 year Captain of the Sixers Dancers. Dana has danced back up for Jon Bon Jovi, Chubby Checker, performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and also premiered in videos of local artists. This will be Dana’s second season coaching the Sixers Jr Program.

Jillian

Jillian Gonzales, a Philadelphia resident, graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Communications and Theater. Jillian is no stranger to the Sixers organization. She was a former member of the Sixers Dance Team from 2000-2006. During her six years on the team, Jillian performed with music artists such as, Destiny's Child, Pink, Ludacris and Jermaine Dupree. She was a dancer in the NBA All Star Game in 2002 and had the opportunity to travel to Mexico City, Mexico and Fort Hood, Texas with the team.

In Jillian's final year as a Sixers Dancer, she was elected Co-captain of the dance team. She has also worked with the Sixers Dance Camps for children and has tremendous experience in teaching dance workshops to professional dancers, dance studios and local schools. Jillian was the Dance Team Director for the Philadelphia KiXX Indoor Soccer League from 2008-2010.