The Dallas Mavericks Dancers held their auditions at the American Airlines Center followed by training camp at the Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole.
The team was officially announced at the end of the final night of training camp the final roster included five rookies.
Hannah is one of the new members of the Dallas Mavericks Dancers and she joined us after making the team to discuss her journey to becoming a member of the Mavs Dancers.
See Photos of HANNAH in the Slideshow below:
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Photos by Dominic Ceraldi
PDC: Talk about your dance background
HANNAH: I actually started as a gymnast and actually quit to do drill team and dance in high school. I did that for four years and once I graduated I did college dance for three years. Then last year, I was on the Dallas Stars Ice Girls.
PDC: What was it like to be on the Dallas Stars Ice Girls?
HANNAH: It was definitely one of the best years of my life. I think one thing I did love was not only did I dance but I learned how to ice skate and I had never skated before. When I was a kid, I actually did skating classes, but nothing serious like skating on the ice at an NHL game, so it was a really good experience.
PDC: Was the Stars your first dance team to be on?
HANNAH: Yes and it was great. We are together so much that we establish a sisterhood.
PDC: What did you do to prepare for auditions?
HANNAH: I worked out and watched my diet. As far as working out, I actually did a lot of cardio and stayed away from weights.
PDC: What were your emotions like leading up to audition day at the American Airlines Center?
HANNAH: Honestly, it felt like home since I have been there so many times with the Ice Girls and I think the familiarity actually helped me stay comfortable.
PDC: While you are out there performing, is it nerve wracking with the judges watching?
HANNAH: I’m so focused on my dancing and overall performance that I am not really nervous about the judges.
PDC: You survived auditions weekend and made it to training camp. What’s that like for you?
HANNAH: Now that was nerve wracking! You’ve made it this far and you can easily be cut whenever so you have to stay sharp.
PDC: Do you practice the dances you learned during the days leading up to camp?
HANNAH: Yes, anytime I had during the day was focused on getting better at the dances we had learned. Even when I was in the car, I would play the songs over and over again. Those songs are literally all I listened to all week.
PDC: Describe what it was like when you found out that you had made the team.
HANNAH: It was like a dream. I was right outside the building and I opened the envelope with the first thing I see being “Congratulations!” I ran back inside and it was great to see my new teammates as they came in and we all celebrated making the team.
PDC: Who was the first person you called?
HANNAH: My mom and she was thrilled.She was definitely proud of me.
The 2018-19 Dallas Mavericks Dancers are:
VETERANS: Ashley, Katelyn, Janae, Ally, Maggie, Taylor H., Tristen, Julia, Tori, Jenifer, Lisa, Janie, Alise, Sheridan, Aliyah
ROOKIES: Hanna, Hannah, Taylor N., Riley and Amanda.
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See PHOTOS from the Dallas Mavericks Dancers Team Announcement in the GALLERY below:
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