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The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders are an iconic and international entertainment group searching for confident, stylish, diverse and talented women to represent one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL at the team’s auditions on April 14 at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL.
The cheerleaders are multifaceted individuals that represent all women (athletes, students, professionals, teammates, sisters). They are professional, educated and hard-working women who strive to be a positive role model and inspire all females through public speaking, physical fitness and etiquette.
In preparation for the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Auditions, MDCs ALLY and KATIE joined us to discuss what’s in store for the ladies who are going to tryout for one of the most highly recognized cheerleader brands in the world.
ALLY just completed her second season with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. She began dancing at the age of three and and has performed as a member of the All-American Cheer Squad at the 2016 London New Year’s Day Parade and the 2017 Ruffles Super Bowl Party in Monterrey Bay, Mexico. She is currently studying Broadcast Journalism.
KATIE is from Miami and is finishing her rookie season with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. She graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance and a minor in nutrition and currently works as a personal trainer. She has performed on Broadway at Symphony Space, at the FAMA Awards Presentation in Miami and toured internationally with a New York-based modern dance company.
PDC: Ally, you will be auditioning for your third season with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. Talk about what the girls are in for at auditions.
ALLY: The audition process is a week long and begins on April 14 with the preliminary and semi-final rounds. One of the perks of being a returning veteran is you advance past the first weekend to the boot camp. Then the final round is Sunday April 22 at Hard Rock Stadium and it is open to the public. (Further details, visit HERE)
PDC: Katie, you are auditioning for your second season with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. How is this audition different and is there a different pressure than last year?
KATIE: I feel more confident than I did my rookie year because I know more what to expect. This squad is like a family and it’s scary since I’m more attached to it now and know what I could lose. But I am more confident going into it because of the support but I’m obviously extremely nervous but because of the support of the other girls, I’m feeling a little more at peace.
PDC: You said you know what to expect. What can the girls coming to auditions for the first time expect?
KATIE: You’re going to have to take risks, that’s what I did in my rookie season. Go in there with the confidence, attitude and positive mind set and it is such a fun experience no matter how it turns out. You will not regret it. It is an incredible experience and you will meet such inspiring women who will end up being your friend for life or you may come across later in life and you will learn so much about yourself in that week.
PDC: Ally, what about for you? How is the pressure different auditioning for your third season?
ALLY: Auditioning for my third season is about showing the judges that you’ve improved dance-wise and as a young woman and veterans do get cut. I would say that I’m confident, but not comfortable.
PDC: Ally, how important are the prep classes leading up to the auditions?
ALLY: The classes are very important because you can get a feel for our style and at the prep class the night before the preliminary round, they will teach the dance that they will be teaching the next day. It really helps to take away some of the stress and nerves because you can go home and practice the dance in your own time and space before coming back the next day to the training facility. It’s also nice to get familiar with the training facility where the auditions are held because the “bubble”is huge and can be intimidating. (To register for prep classes, visit HERE).
PDC: Katie, what are your thoughts on the prep classes?
KATIE: I went to the Friday prep class last season where they teach you the audition choreography beforehand and it was extremely helpful for me and it kind of calmed my nerves to where I didn’t have to worry about learning something so quickly on audition day. I felt way more prepared than a lot of the other girls who did not show up, so I would highly recommend going to the Friday prep class.
PDC: Katie, we’ve discussed the audition process, but I’d like to hear what it was like last year when you found out that you had made the team.
KATIE: So at the end of the finals, they announce the names of the girls who made the team. I really didn’t think I would make it, it was just a risk that I decided to take by auditioning for the squad, but the second they announce your name, it’s surreal. It really doesn’t sink in until training camp and even now just talking about it and doing an interview, it seems so surreal. It’s just an incredible feeling being able to be invited into this family of girls who are supportive and are going to be your friends for life.
PDC: Ally, you mentioned that you are studying broadcasting, once your MDC career is over, what would be your dream job in the broadcast world?
ALLY: My dream job would be working for ESPN as a sideline reporter. I’m a huge baseball fan so it would be fun to be down on the field, but I also love college football and the NFL.
PDC: Wrapping things up. Katie, being a personal trainer, is there any advice nutrition-wise that you would give the hopefuls as far as getting through that first day?
KATIE: Definitely bring snacks. You’re going to be so busy and it’s really hard to eat when you are in such a compact day where the nerves get to you. You’ll have small breaks and these snacks will save you and help you perform better and you’ll be in a happier mood. Definitely drink water, stay hydrated and get good sleep. Good sleep is so important as you’ll have a long day ahead of you and you want to be able to perform at your best.
For further information visit DolphinsCheerleaders.com.
Fans can follow Ally and Katie on Instagram – @MDC_Ally and @MDC_Katie.
