NASHVILLE, TN, Aug. 9, 2007 — Every year, professional dance and cheer teams from around the world gather to learn from some of the best choreographers in the business. This year's ProDance convention was held in Palm Springs, Calif. from July 29th through August 1st. For the fourth year, the Tennessee Titans have sent representatives to this convention to gather new dance routines to help make game day even more exciting and fresh!
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| Titans cheerleader, Kindle, with actor/choreographer, Darrin Henson, best known for "Stomp the Yard." |
This year director Stacie Kinder and cheerleader, Kindle, had the privilege of attending ProDance. They joined other participants from 81 professional dance and cheer teams, including the NFL, NBA, CFL, AFL, NIFL, and even a team traveling to the convention from as far as Japan.
The convention consisted of numerous workshops taught by some of the best choreographers in the world. A few of the choreographers included John Peters, the self-proclaimed "King of Sports Entertainment'" Tabitha and Napoleon D'Umo, whose resume includes choreographing for Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Nike, and Bacardi; Mina and Marina Ortega, renowned for their work with the USC dance team and the Boston Celtics dance team; Chuck Maldonado, assistant choreographer for "Stomp the Yard;" Michael "Mikey" Minden who is the co-artistic director for the musical group, The Pussycat Dolls; and finally, Teresa Espinosa who is currently the choreographer for Miley Cyrus, better known as The Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana."
There was a special, surprise appearance made by Darrin Henson (pictured with Kindle), who starred in "Stomp the Yard" as well as appearing on the hit TV series, Soul Food, for five seasons. Darrin is also a talented choreographer, having worked with the likes of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Usher, and N'SYNC. ProDance attendees had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take one of Darrin's classes and to truly learn from one of the greats.
The Titans' cheer representatives learned a great deal through each class over the course of the four days. They came back with a renewed passion for dance and a desire to implement the newly-acquired routines for every Titans fan to enjoy!
