Warrior Girls
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The Golden State Warrior Girls are an all-female National Basketball Association Cheerleading
dance squad that performs in support of the Golden State Warriors
during home games at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California
. The 2009-2010 dance team consists of 10 veterans & 8 rookies. The squad's dance style is primarily hip-hop and jazz
although other styles are often incorporated into their dance routines. The dancers typically perform during two of the four regulation quarters. The squad also regularly performs during the opening and half-time ceremonies, as well as team time-outs. Typical dance routines last around 60 to 90 seconds. Over the course of the season the dance squad will perform at 43 home games including two preseason games. The squad also performs at playoff games when their team qualifies. In addition to their performances, the Warrior Girls are regular attendees of season ticket holder events which take place throughout the season. At these events, they interact with fans, assist with raffles, and sign autographs on behalf of the Warrior's franchise.
The Warrior Girls can be booked for special performances or promotional events at both public and private functions. Besides basketball games, the dancers regularly perform at national and international dance clinics and competitions and regularly participate in community outreach programs throughout the Bay Area.
The Warrior Girls organize and participate in many philanthropic events including the NBA's Read to Achieve Program. Throughout the season the Warrior Girls host multiple 'Reading Time Outs' in which they read books to Bay Area school children.
game. The calendar debut has become somewhat of a tradition for Warrior fans who line up each year to have their copy of the calendar signed by the dancers.
Choreographers: Oscar Hernandez and team
Captains: Alexis (4th season), Leah (3rd season), Natalie (3rd season)
Veterans: Shania (4th season), Kelsey (3rd season), Thera (3rd season), Casey (2nd season), Tracy (2nd season), Erin (2nd season), Cristina (2nd season)
Rookies: Lacy, Yoshimi, Christi, Chellena, Karlee, Rachel, Kimberly, Tiffany
2007-2008: Jaclyn, Jessica, Tasia, Taliah, Alayna, Kelsey, Leah, Natalie, Thera, Missy, Brianna, Alexis, Katie, Isela, Heather, Lynsi
National Basketball Association Cheerleading
National Basketball Association Cheerleading, or simply NBA Cheerleading, is a professional cheerleading league in Canada and the United States that supports a professional basketball team...
dance squad that performs in support of the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
during home games at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
. The 2009-2010 dance team consists of 10 veterans & 8 rookies. The squad's dance style is primarily hip-hop and jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
although other styles are often incorporated into their dance routines. The dancers typically perform during two of the four regulation quarters. The squad also regularly performs during the opening and half-time ceremonies, as well as team time-outs. Typical dance routines last around 60 to 90 seconds. Over the course of the season the dance squad will perform at 43 home games including two preseason games. The squad also performs at playoff games when their team qualifies. In addition to their performances, the Warrior Girls are regular attendees of season ticket holder events which take place throughout the season. At these events, they interact with fans, assist with raffles, and sign autographs on behalf of the Warrior's franchise.
The Warrior Girls can be booked for special performances or promotional events at both public and private functions. Besides basketball games, the dancers regularly perform at national and international dance clinics and competitions and regularly participate in community outreach programs throughout the Bay Area.
Community Outreach
In addition to providing entertainment at Warrior's home games, the dancers are also active in the community and serve as good-will ambassadors for the Warriors Organization.The Warrior Girls organize and participate in many philanthropic events including the NBA's Read to Achieve Program. Throughout the season the Warrior Girls host multiple 'Reading Time Outs' in which they read books to Bay Area school children.
Swimsuit Calendar
The Warrior Girls are well known for their annual swimsuit calendar. Only a handful of NBA dance teams release swimsuit calendars. The first swimsuit calendar was released in 2007 under the coordination of their then first year coach, Susan Hovey. After the success of the 2007 Calendar, the release of the Warrior Girls calendar has become an annual event and continues to draw large crowds to Golden State Warrior events and games. The Warrior Girls 2009-2010 Swimsuit Calendar was released on December 5th, 2009 and debuted prior to tip-off of the Warriors-Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
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game. The calendar debut has become somewhat of a tradition for Warrior fans who line up each year to have their copy of the calendar signed by the dancers.
2009-2010 Warrior Girls
Coach: Susan HoveyChoreographers: Oscar Hernandez and team
Captains: Alexis (4th season), Leah (3rd season), Natalie (3rd season)
Veterans: Shania (4th season), Kelsey (3rd season), Thera (3rd season), Casey (2nd season), Tracy (2nd season), Erin (2nd season), Cristina (2nd season)
Rookies: Lacy, Yoshimi, Christi, Chellena, Karlee, Rachel, Kimberly, Tiffany
Former Warrior Girl Squads
2008-2009: Alexis, Leah, Shania, Kelsey, Thera, Natalie, Jennifer, Missy, Brianna, Heather, Katie, Isela, Tracy, Erin2007-2008: Jaclyn, Jessica, Tasia, Taliah, Alayna, Kelsey, Leah, Natalie, Thera, Missy, Brianna, Alexis, Katie, Isela, Heather, Lynsi
Notable Former Members
- Lisa Joann ThompsonLisa Joann ThompsonLisa Joann Thompson is an American dancer, choreographer, actress, and model who was a Warrior Girl, Laker Girl, Fly Girl, Motown Live Dancer, and Backup dancer to some of the most prominent artists in the musical industry...
, dancer, actress, choreographer, starred in In Living ColorIn Living ColorIn Living Color is an American sketch comedy television series, which originally ran on the Fox Network from April 15, 1990 to May 19, 1994. Brothers Keenen and Damon Wayans created, wrote, and starred in the program. The show was produced by Ivory Way Productions in association with 20th Century...
and Fame L.A.Fame L.A.Fame L.A. was an MGM U.S. television series from 1997-1998. It told the story of a drama/dance school in Los Angeles where students honed their talents while overcoming various personal problems. It starred Christian Kane, Rosalyn Sanchez, and William R. Moses. Its producers included Patricia...
, and Motown Live. - Bonnie-Jill LaflinBonnie-Jill LaflinBonnie-Jill Laflin is an American model, actress, television personality, and member of the Los Angeles Lakers front office.Laflin first gained public attention as a cheerleader with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA...
, model, actress, and television personality.
External links
- 2009-2010 Warriors Girls http://www.nba.com/warriors/dance/Warrior_Girl_Index.html
- Warriors Girls Fan Blog http://www.nba.com/warriors/fanzone/wg_blog.html
- Warrior Girls Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIif8aMTacE
- Warrior Girl Swimsuit Calendar Behind the Scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsbslO3j2Vw