themurf Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 (photos courtesy of Washington Redskins) MEET HEATHER She’s 29, originally from Stafford, Virginia, and is enjoying her fifth year as a member of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders. And most importantly, she’s kind enough to answer your questions. On average, how many hours a week do you work out with the cheerleaders? Workout in the gym? Work your regular job? And how many other events a year do you work as a cheerleader for the Redskins? The cheerleaders have practice Tuesdays and Thursday from 7-10:30 p.m. Early in the season, or if it is a game week, we may add extra practices. Some ladies workout a lot, while others use our practices as their weekly workouts. I personally work out six days a week for about 45 minutes to an hour and alternate cardio and lifting. I have a nine-to-five job that is pretty flexible on when I work, but every week its 40 hours. All of the cheerleaders do around 20-30 charity and promotional events throughout the year. These are chosen by each individual cheerleader based on their schedules. These can range from performances, autograph signings or events helping around the community. MEET JAMILLA She’s 32, originally from Newport News, Virginia, and is in her sixth year as a Redskins cheerleader. She’s also a captain of the team, so don’t get on her bad side. Why did you want to become a cheerleader? What made you initially try out to be a Washington Redskins Cheerleader, and just how tough was it to make the squad? I love performing and I am a huge Washington Redskins fan, so it gives me the opportunity to cheer for my favorite team and enjoy what I love to do – DANCE! I initially auditioned for the team because a friend of mine was a member of the squad. She helped me prepare for auditions, but I got my best information from attending prep classes. This gave me the opportunity to learn the dance style of the team and workout with some of the current members of the squad. Auditions are pretty tough because there are several rounds to get through - freestyle, choreography, interview, but attending prep classes definitely helped a lot. Click here to read part one. MEET STEPHANIE She’s 18 years old and is orginally from Baltimore, Maryland (but we won’t hold it against her). This is her first year on the team and she’s in the mood to answer some of your questions. FedExField is the largest stadium in the NFL. What was it like for you the very first time you stepped in front of 90,000 fans? Were you nervous? The first time I ever stepped on the field in front of 90,000 fans I was very nervous. I took every minute of it in and it was the best feeling ever. The fans are amazing. It’s a great feeling to step out there knowing you’re doing what you love. MEET ANABEL As a fourth-year cheerleader, you’ve probably noticed Anabel on the sidelines by now. If not, then you’ve probably seen her in Sports Illustrated, FHM or Maxim. Yeah, she’s big time. Tell us one thing people would be surprised to learn about being a cheerleader for the Redskins. One thing that people would be surprised to learn about being a cheerleader for the Redskins is that we arrive four and a half hours before kickoff on gameday. We are die-hard fans just like everyone else! Click here to read part two. MEET CHELSEA She’s 22, from Stafford, Virginia, and is back for her third year as a member of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders. Here’s what she had to say. We know the Redskins cheerleaders recently went on tour to Europe to entertain the troops. Can you tell us about your experiences overseas? The Europe tour was a once in a lifetime experience, I learned so much more about what are these amazing men and women are doing for us overseas. Even though they aren’t in a war zone, I think people underestimate the amount of work and pressure that they do have on a daily basis. The troops were more than accommodating in every country we went to. They would cook us dinner, show us their work stations, and come support us as we put on our hour and a half variety show. I hope they enjoyed our visit as much as we did and I hope to be able to go on tour again soon! MEET KLOHVER Klohver is 23, from Germantown, Maryland, and is a second-year member of the Redskins cheerleaders. Speaking of your regular job, what do you do and are there any similarities between your two jobs? Well, I have a very interesting job actually. I am a lawyer licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have practiced in many different areas of law, but I like disability law the best. I help disabled people acquire health care and benefits that they need. I have an opportunity to work with many different people from the area who are in desperate need of legal representation who would not otherwise be able to afford such. My job is very rewarding and I love the work that I do. Click here to read part three. MEET NICOLE She’s 27, from Burtonsville, Maryland, and enjoying her second season as a member of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders. Speaking of your regular job, what do you do and are there any similarities between your two jobs? I am currently a teacher in Maryland. This will be my sixth year teaching high school science. I enjoy working with students, helping them become self-directed learners. I love that I get the chance everyday to help better prepare students for the real world. MEET ABBY She’s 29, from North Potomac, Maryland, and in her fourth season cheering on the maroon and black. Since cheerleaders don’t travel with the team, what do you do on the weeks when the team has an away game? Do you watch the Redskins game with other cheerleaders? Are you off that week? When we have an away game we are usually off that weekend; although, we sometimes attend promotional appearances in the D.C. area. We have held parties at sports bars and restaurants to watch the game and invite the public to attend as well. We are also very busy helping with our Junior Cheerleaders program that practices most Saturdays. If we don’t have an appearance to make, then of course we are watching the game with family and friends! Sometimes we do coordinate special get togethers to watch the game as a team. The week of an away game we are very busy getting ready for the next home game with practices during the week. Click here to read part four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Holy smokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc Requiem Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You need to fix the thread title. It should read. "Redskin Cheerleader Photos...text no one will read included" It feels good to have a team that finally is playing half as well as our cheerleaders look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 MEET JAMILLA She’s 32, originally from Newport News, Virginia, and is in his sixth year as a Redskins cheerleader. She’s also a captain of the team, so don’t get on her bad side. Dear God, please NO..."she" was my favorite . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Dear God, please NO..."she" was my favorite . thanks for that. i got a good laugh and was able to fix a typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 thanks for that. i got a good laugh and was able to fix a typo. Hey man, I'm the typo guy around here. Get your own schtick. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy&Gold4Ever Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 We got answers to the questions for the cheerleaders (and, oh yeah, we got photos). I guess avatars are next? Good interviews. Some of the answers were interesting. I can't believe they have to get there 4-1/2 hours before a game starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhead Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You the man Murf! Thanks :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBusiness Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Dyn-O-Mite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Just as a note- lets keep this thread classy. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEREALTOR1 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 We got answers to the questions for the cheerleaders (and, oh yeah, we got photos). I guess avatars are next? Good interviews. Some of the answers were interesting. I can't believe they have to get there 4-1/2 hours before a game starts! I can think of 4 potential avatars right away. Btw, this is the best thread in the stadium right now. To the First Ladies of Football! Hail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Awesome, awesome stuff Murf :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I can't believe they have to get there 4-1/2 hours before a game starts! They ride right past us on Arena Drive before the gates open. The smile and wave every time they go by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Just as a note- lets keep this thread classy. Thank you.Hey! I resemble that remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFeathers Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I'm just happy that they're all fans of the Skins/football in general...makes them that more amazing. If only I could dance that well, I'd so be down there with them... Hail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Nice post murf:point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbubba4life Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 you guys could have asked better questions haha but thanks for the thread, we got some good looking cheerleaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherick Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 MEET ANABEL Ahhhhhhhhhhhh :drool: Beautiful! thanks Murf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 MEET ANABEL :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Acre Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Dear God, please NO..."she" was my favorite . --------- :D:D There's gaydar, and then there's transdar. :cool: Any of them have a brain? I can't compete with you studly-but-dumb guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stat2883 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 As Christopher Walken would say, "I gotta have more Anabel!" ba-dum ching! Thank you I'll be here all week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 MEET STEPHANIE She’s 18 years old and is orginally from Baltimore, Maryland (but we won’t hold it against her). This is her first year on the team and she’s in the mood to answer some of your questions. FedExField is the largest stadium in the NFL. What was it like for you the very first time you stepped in front of 90,000 fans? Were you nervous? The first time I ever stepped on the field in front of 90,000 fans I was very nervous. I took every minute of it in and it was the best feeling ever. The fans are amazing. It’s a great feeling to step out there knowing you’re doing what you love. Hello Stephanie! :notworthy So hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I hate you Brian. Very good write up. You do a fantastic job. But seriously. I hate you. ~ Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1njskinsfan Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 MEET ANABEL As a fourth-year cheerleader, you’ve probably noticed Anabel on the sidelines by now. If not, then you’ve probably seen her in Sports Illustrated, FHM or Maxim. Yeah, she’s big time. Tell us one thing people would be surprised to learn about being a cheerleader for the Redskins. One thing that people would be surprised to learn about being a cheerleader for the Redskins is that we arrive four and a half hours before kickoff on gameday. We are die-hard fans just like everyone else! Click here to read part two. :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 WHAT?!!! No wardrobe malfunction or measurement questions? You guys are turning into Metros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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